On 7 Mar, 01:02, madgardener wrote:
maddie where spring is REALLY threatening here in southeastern Tennessee

Thanks, as always, for the many images you conjure up in my head of
Tennessee (I again forwarded it to my old teacher, a compatriot of
yours). Spring popped out to us this morning - definitely - a warm
sunshine on our backs whilst walking to school, listening to a
cacophony of excited and obviously very joyfull birds. White ribes,
the melanchier stretching its little leaves, the neighbour's spirea
looks like it has exploded in blooms overnight, columbines and
aquilegias pocking everywhere (the later perhaps a bit too much of
'everywhere') is a sure sign. Deep sigh I could have cried this
morning ;o)

ps. No mention of your cats and dogs. Hope they've all had a warm and
cozy winter.