My goodness, Ron, you have been missing a long time! It is a pinch and a pleasure to hear of your garden successes -- just think of us, with snow predicted for Thursday... Of course we both love snow in its turn, but definitely NOT just plain old dreary winter! What is a membrysantum...? Pulling out of the driveway today, I could see that both of the carnation plants in the big flower bed are fully developed and appear ready to set buds -- now that's a great big farce, for winter hasn't even started yet! The only thing that should be perfectly happy would be the winter pansies, if I had any.. They are bred with a thicker stem, and can withstand even being buried under the snow. The other surprise this year has been the firethorn which is covered with clusters of berries, and makes the side of the garage a blaze of orange -- very handsome indeed. Otherwise we are a baren desert. We don't start planting until May 29th. I would love to share your recipe for the daiqueries -- even if we have to settle for lime juice.. Penny, NY ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.