Sins- Plant 'em. See what grows, then you'll know. That's what I do. Bulbs and seeds can surprise even an experienced gardener.

I'm very disappointed to miss David Jones' concert, Tami's birthday celebration, and the friends who will be gathered at your welcoming home. Life is full of surprises, but right now I don't see any likelihood of me getting to hear and meet Martyn Wyndam-Read (although I've long wanted to; same for David Jones) or any other trip away from the work at hand.
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Our housing is about to get challenging. I'm likely to be away from electricity, running water, telephone, computer, etc. for an undetermined time. I'll keep folks here posted as well as possible.

Thank you all for the encouragement, music, stories, PMs, quilt fabric, and various other treasures Mudcat friends have bestowed on us. We appreciate you all. I don't know when I'll be disappearing, but soon. I don't know when things will ease up.

It seems this thread has perhaps run its course, judging from the time between refreshes. I don't know if there is interest in my posting to it when I can. I've opened a special email account for those who want to be in touch but don't have my private contact information; Mudcatters are welcome to use it for that purpose. Send me a PM if you'd like to have it.

I'll try to post here prior to our disappearance from internet and telephone access.

Love and gratitude,

maeve