Shiva wrote:

I live downtown, in Oakwood, near the Governor's mansion. It is one of
those old neighborhoods. There is NO shopping downtown, so I go to Cary or
North Raleigh. Some time when you don't mind traveling, a well-kept secret
for great bargains on quality stuff is Cary's Crossroads Shopping Center.
There is a combination of interesting independent stores and all the big,
reliable discount chains. Steinmart, Marshall's, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best
Buy, Linens and Things, just tons and tons of places. Even Lowes, HD,
Target, and some pretty good restaurants along with good music and book
stores. Best "one stop" place to shop around.

I used to go there a lot when I lived on the other side of town, not far
from I40. My biggest complaint with that center is the ingress and
egress into it. What a pain! I swear that in this area the people who
design and layout the parking lots should be lined up and shot.

Breadmaker

Susan, what kind? I would like to make bread without a hassle.

This is my second one. My dad gave me his old one which was enough for
me to learn that I would use it and that I really love it. I then
bought the Breadman Ultimate (model TR2200C) after doing some research.
It was rated a best buy by consumer reports and what negative comments
it got (noise and movement), I haven't had any problems with. Bread
machines are by their nature noisy (and this one is definitely quieter
than the one my dad gave me) and mine has never moved at all. Speaking
of which, I have a fresh loaf of honey wheat bread calling me....

Sounds nice. You seem to know a lot about Clematis. I am new at it, just
bought the first last summer. I have The President (purple) and a furry
white one whose name escapes me, growing together on the side of the
house. I plunked mine in the ground, they did fine. We'll see about how or
if they come up again.

I wouldn't say I know a lot. I just have a tendency to read alot about
things before I buy them. (This habit I developed after murdering a few
plants. *sigh* Always, ALWAYS make sure you have the right light for the
plant you want to put in your garden.) I love to read and learn so this
is just part of my nature. I was also fascinated by the Piilu hence the
reason I relayed the info.

Sorry to take so long to respond but I've been sidelined with a very
nasty siunus infection that is trying desperately to turn into
bronchitis or pneumonia.

Susan
s h simko at duke dot edu