I have narrowed it down to some I found on a site. I am also posting this in the maple forum. I have heard fall colors are rare in mild climates. Any experience on that? Are these authentic names, or varieties created by this specific grower? Do the uprights I have listed spread wide, prunable? Any experience with these in California? ACER japonicum Vitifolium ACER palmatum Beni kawa; is this tree upright? ACER palmatum Katsura; looks a bit bushy in pictures. Easy to prune? ACER palmatum Ki hachijo; is it a canopy tree? ACER palmatum Osakazuki ACER palmatum Sango kaku ACER palmatum Seiryu Acer palmatum Summer Gold ACER shirasawanum Autumn Moon Acer Shirasawanum Moonrise

Digit, I loved Scotland, the people primarily. They were so much fun with their humor and extremely friendly. Only had 3 days there and always wanted to return and travel the country side. I went primarily to see Scott's Polar expediton ship, the Discovery. Was there on a historical trec of my own regarding his 1911 Antarctica expedition. Pleaded with the docent to allow me to sit in Scott's "desk chair". Still have that pic. The book Bobby, bought at the castle sits at hand also. Have you read about why Scots move to England? Yes, I know, someone is actually asking Digit if he read about this. At one time there was a law that if you stayed in England for whatever reason or time, you could not return to your homeland. Although this always sounded like a very old law to me. Before the 1800s? Perhaps during the time period of your grandparents? Many got caught in this during their time in service with Briton. Briton considered a soldier English regardless of where they were from. Was your father born in Scotland? And does he have the humor/love for all around as you do?

Very nice shot KT! Konrad

DoorProz & Homesealed, I thank you both! I have not made up my mind yet but I did know before posting, that I was not going with American Jewel and that is why I emailed the installer/store back and told them to give me a quote for the Sunrise as I knew he was a sunrise dealer since his name and store was given to me last year from Sunrise.. Tomorrow night, I have a Okna approved dealer coming by whose name was given to me last year when I was going to get windows but decided to wait as they were so much money. I will share everything when I get my other quote and then I will make a decision. Anderson Renewal is not being considered and I do not want American Jewel windows despite the specs looking the same after doing reviews the other day. Thank you both and everyone on this forum that posted above for sharing what you know. Anyone else who wants to give input to this thread, that would be helpful. Homesealed, thank you for letting me know that the entry door and sliding doors is a good choice. :)