Oh you poor darling! How do you control yourself? I would be a screaming banshee if i had done all that work to have it all dragged out to cook in the yard. You must be a saint or something! LOL :-)---Im glad you like the sock idea. I have two dogs and both get the sock method. My oldest is a three year old Shepard mix we adopted from a shelter, her name is Mary. She will practically bring the sock to me and she always wants to go first because they get many many goodies afterward. Bribes always work :-)----Then Tigger is our little black and white boy mini schnauzer and he used to eat us up when we first got him. He just turned one in may. He did not trust us at first and if we touched him or tried to hold him he would bite us! Thank God thats over with and he is our little Velcro dogie now. Always hanging on somebody wanting to be petted. He still gets upset about getting his nails clipped but he wants the treats soooooo bad, so he is much nicer and no biting anymore just growling but thank goodness for the sock. I use an old stretched out one that the elastic is soft so as not to hurt our babies just paralyze them. HaHa Then with Mary i drape a small blankie or towel over her legs so as not to kick my eyes out because i trim them on their backs. It takes about five minutes per dog and then we have a big treat party about three treats per dog and everybody gets a new rawhide chewy afterward to go take their anxiety out on. And i keep my skin and eyes intact :) The only problem i have with Tigger now is when we go out for a potty break he tries to catch baby birds and he bite a baby robin this year and killed it. I cried. I had no idea the little bird was even in there but he knew right away and just grabbed it and shook it. It was over in an instant. I put a muzzle on him now when we go out because i dont want that to happen again. Glad Daisy doesn't hurt them thats really good just gives them a slobber bath :-) Sorry i talked your head off, I better go---------bonnie

roflmao. Well Daniella I rather dream about your brother then rosepedal's finace. After all we are friends here and sharing is ok. To a point lol I wonder why no girls show up like that when you search for breakfast in bed? Linda don't be a trader...remember our first love is BRUGS lol Could not come back here earlier...Maddy is to young to see this lol I could sit in front of my little angels all day long and watch them. They are so beautiful! But yesterday I tried to take a picture of the one seedling. This is the weirdest thing. I had to take the hard shell off and what popped out of it does not look anything like a brug! Unfortunately it is one of those that Amadeus my cat knocked of the windowsill and is a noid now. But the first real set of leafs is divided into 3 or for little leafs on each side. Can you picture it? Not misformed. I will post a picture ones it gets larger. I KNOW it was a brug seed. Cause I peeled those darn slippery things lol. And no squirl hiding in the house, which could have planted some other seed. Gotta watch out for those squirls, right Kristy lol. WEll enough. I just want to say, that I love the brugs more then anything! Lucy

Hi Ladies! I received two boxes yesterday (yay!!!!) One was from Joan (ejmoore510) Joan sent me 2 lily satisfaction (I'm a lily addict Joan, thank so much) 6 angel tulips, garden marker, some really yummy smelling coconut hand lotion, a little bird house and a cherry candle (which look good enough to eat!) 2 little pack of hair conditioner and a pack of plant markers. Also some really cool seeds salvia bonfire, cockscomb mix, sunflower sunshine, wildflower mix, nasturtium jewel mix, dahlia mix, four o'clock mix and blazing star. Thank you sooooo much Joan I loved everything!!! The other one was from Melissa (hazelnutbunny). She sent me daylily tang, iris immortality (love the scent!), mini rose sweet fairy cutting, cottage rose francizica kruger cutting miracle grow houseplant tablets (just love these!) handlotion that smells like cotton blossom, yummy :0) and a really cute cat calendar which I have it hanging by my computer since I never know what day I'm living in :0). Thank you sooo much Melissa, I'll find the perfect spot for all of the goodies! And today I got a box from Kathy. She sent me a no id white iris, canna princess Di (I'm also a canna addict Kathy) a whole plume from white pampass grass, a flower pouch (which will get filled asap) some rooibos tea creme au caramel (never had it but sound soooo good) and a bag full of candy which has been claimed by the kids! and a WHOLE bag of seeds: night blooming jasmine, poppy peony antique rose, sweet pea royal mix, sunflower teddy bear, penstemon mix, poppy shirley mix, 2 types hostas seeds, coleous pallisandra, white butterfly ginger, iris siberica purple, iris versicolor, marigold jaaguar, salvia blue queen, columbine danish, millet limelight, salvia queen dark violet, gloriosa daisy, mg flying saucer, penstemon pink, evening primrose, jewels of opar, 4:00 broken colors, primrose artic mix, asiatic lily mix, lotus bird's foot trefoil, aquilegia black barlow, poppy mix, annual phlox red, vitex chase tree, mg mix, salvia victoria, daylily happy returns, cosmos diablo and sunset mix. Is that a list or what? Thank you soooooo much Kathy for being so generous! I think I need to go find another seed box :0) THANK YOU VERY MUCH LADIES! you have spoiled me :0) I hope all of you moms have a wonderful mother's day!! To celebrate mother's day I went to the plant delight nursery open house today. Their display gardens are so pretty! I wish I could have had more time to stroll the gardens, but my 5 year old was ready to go 15 minutes after we got there :0( They had such an awesome selection of plants for purchase, but they're not really what I would call affortable you know. So I ended up only getting a canna pink sunburst and canna panache. I'm very excited about them both! Then on my way back home, I decided to stop by a nursery near by and found a ginger Dr Moy, canna orange punch and a dark leaf pink double flowering begonia. So I think I've already had a good mother's day no breakfast in bed required :0) Have a good weekend everyone!! Monica

Hey Tally, I'm A+ also but I'm sure you want need it. . Here's some information on. Repelling Mosquitoes Naturally http://www.stretcher.com/stories/04/04apr19c.cfm Mosquito Attractants Use this list of items and activities that attract mosquitoes as a list of things to avoid or that can be used as bait to lure mosquitoes away from you. Âh Dark Clothing Many mosquitoes use vision to locate hosts from a distance. Dark clothes and foliage are initial attractants. Âh Carbon Dioxide You give off more carbon dioxide when you are hot or have been exercising. A burning candle or other fire is another source of carbon dioxide. Âh Lactic Acid You release more lactic acid when you have been exercising or after eating certain foods (e.g., salty foods, high-potassium foods). Âh Floral or Fruity Fragrances In addition to perfumes, hair products, and scented sunscreens, watch for the subtle floral fragrance from fabric softeners and dryer sheets. Âh Skin Temperature The exact temperature depends on the type of mosquito. Many mosquitoes are attracted to the slightly cooler temperatures of the extremities. Âh Moisture Mosquitoes are attracted by perspiration because of the chemicals it contains and also because it increases the humidity around your body. Even small amounts of water (e.g., moist plants or mud puddles) will draw mosquitoes. Standing water also allows mosquitoes to reproduce. Natural Repellents These natural products will effectively repel mosquitoes, but they require more frequent reapplication (at least every 2 hours) and higher concentrations than DEET. Because of the differences between types of mosquitoes, products that contain multiple repellents tend to be more effective than those containing a single ingredient. As you can see, natural repellents tend to be volatile plant oils. Âh Citronella Oil Âh Castor Oil Âh Rosemary Oil Âh Lemongrass Oil Âh Cedar Oil Âh Peppermint Oil Âh Clove Oil Âh Geranium Oil Âh Possibly Oils from Verbena, Pennyroyal, Lavender, Pine, Cajeput, Cinnamon, Basil, Thyme, Allspice, Soybean, and Garlic Another plant-derived substance, pyrethrum, is an insecticide. Pyrethrum comes from the flowers of the daisy Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium. Things that Lower Repellent Effectiveness Âh Many Sunscreens Âh Dilution from Rain, Perspiration, or Swimming Âh Absorption into the Skin Âh Evaporation from Wind or High Temperatures Keep in mind that 'natural' does not automatically imply 'safe'. Many people are sensitive to plant oils. Some natural insect repellents are actually toxic. Therefore, although natural repellents provide an alternative to synthetic chemicals, please remember to follow the manufacturer's instructions when using these products.