>Next fall, however, I do want to plant some of the tiny irises. Getting >down is not too difficult, but it's the getting back up that's the >problem.. I'll have to see how far I can go. > >We're averaging a bit cooler than you are -- lucky lady! > >PennyS in chilly New York, where DH is locked inside doing the taxes, > waiting for spring Penny, do you have one of those kneeling stools that you can use the "legs" to raise yourself from kneeling? I think it was Kay Lancaster who suggested using those upside down and resting your stomach on the high part of the stool. Sort of drop onto your knees when you're finished, and as for getting up from that position, you're on your own. <VBG> I have trouble too. Margaret L