Viewing post #578287 by crowrita1

I'll agree, folks, that it's easy to get "hooked" on some of the pictures you see here, and it's real easy to go over board with one's purchases . But I look at it from another direction...for example, Rita and I used to attend at least 2 concerts a year, when ever one of "our" music stars happened to appear at our local venue. Tickets were about $75 a head at that time, and then there was supper to buy, and gas to get us down there. It was an enjoyable evening, and cost me about $250. Now $250 will buy quite a few plants, and give us WAY more than one evenings fun! And what else are you going to do with your money that improves the look (and therefore the value) of your home, adds to your enjoyment, improves your health (through more exercise!), and expands your "friendship" base ( if it weren't for the iris, would we all be 'talking" to one another here?). But , as an "iris buddy", I will try to help you all through this, and if any of you are worried about getting carried away this "ordering season", just send your checkbooks and credit cards to me, along with your wishlists and I'll manage them for you till the buying season is over! I will make sure that you get then iris on your wishlist, at the best possible price, and without any buyer's remorse, or guilt ,on your part. Instead of "the Devil made me do it!," you can just tell people ,. "It was Arlyn's fault! He promised !" I have "broad shoulders", and can easily take any abuse that is thrown my way! And any guilt will be mine, alone, leaving you free to enjoy your plants ! Just e-mail me for my address, I will expect the checkbooks and credit cards before April Ist...... ....Arlyn