So sorry to read this Hippie. I hope you and her family find some peace and comfort in the near future

What a great outlook... I hope you have a very happy birthday, and many more

Pick up a perennial book. Check off about 90% of the pictures (as long as they are from zone 5 or less). I have them in my garden now, or have had them and for some reason couldn't grow them, or decided not to grow them for some reason or another. You'd be surprised what you can fit into a small spaces

I don't think I'd really want to know.... it might just skeeeer me

OK, so we're up to $3, a bottle of Jack, and lots of smiles. OK, I can bid the large pink towel. Yes I have one. It was a mistake and the story is too long (and embarassing) to put in here But I still think a pink skirt with a poodle on it would be better

Did I hear that right? MG is buying the next few rounds? Today must be my lucky day

having a party? Want a fairly inexpensive finger dessert that's simple to make and would cost a fortune at the bakery? I invest in some fancy cupcake papers at the party store and always keep them on hand for different occasions. I bake simple brownies, If I want fancier.. I add extra chocolate or white chocolate chips to the mix. I spread the top with a store bought coconut/pecan frosting. Again if I want to make it even fancier I sprinkle some white coconut to the top just to add a color difference, not a thick layer or anything, just a light sprinkle. Before it gets too cool I cut them into squares and when fully cooled I place them in the cupcake papers. Surprisingly they're pretty impressive when served on a three tiered/paper-laced platter But always keep in mind: Coconut is a Nut and some people have food allergies to nuts... not just peanuts So if they're being served outdoors, don't sprinkle with the white coconut as the extra as the wind could blow a coconut into another dish. The pre-made frosting is sticky enough to keep it intact and someone with severe allergies would know it's coconut, although it never hurts to let someone know there is coconut as part of the topping

OK, so I had to read a few pages back to catch up Very happy to see that Carold is back to work from that bad accident. I hope things are mending well, although It'll be a while yet for you Sorry about the flooding in Alberta. I've seen it on the news here in New England. They showed the house, well basically the very top and roof portion) going down river to the bridge and then crashing into and under it I hope the people who owned that got out OK Oh, nobody mentioned this... will Sage's pink skirt have a poodle on it? I might pitch in to help pay for that pic Ese real men can wear pink, you've shown us that. But I'm still on the fence when they wear a pink bra on their head Now does anyone have some coffee in here? Sorry about all the reading here, but I did have to play catch up

Could be because I spelled her name wrong "Leigh" is a talented poet in her own right. Stick around here long enough and you will will figure out who she is . She has been one of the fortunate ones who has found a great match here. They're great people who still keep us enjoying their wit, poems and graciousness. Well HER poems and graciousness, and I don't think he'd like word "graciousness" associated with him

What... they're multiplying like rabbits there

If he didn't before.... he does now

Well in that case, then this one is early and there's two glasses there for you guys I hope the weather on your end of the country isn't too hot and melt this cake like it would on this side

Does any of the Elvis outside look like this one? My daughter got married in Vegas a couple years ago

Two miles, now there's a nice morning stroll, but then you have all of those Hills, and I remember BIG hills and one street in particular that if you didn't want to do all of the stairs, Something about drunken sailors breaking their necks falling there if I remember right. You could pay for the ride up. I'd pay if I were there again some day I only enjoy a good long walk on flat land now

Michael you silly man, you should know this (especially living in YOUR city)..... Elvis has left the building, er... forums

MG are we going to have to pitch in and send you to a horticultural class? 1st lesson: Beware of any plant with three connected leaves in the woods. Especially if its a little shiny, and is reddish in colder weather, like early spring or fall