In a message dated 2/3/11 6:30:55 PM, michel@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > You can see the results of this weather in our area. > I know it doesn't come anywhere close to what most of you are subjected to > but just wanted to share with you that we also have had some weather > issues > - relatively speaking. > > Regards, > Michel Ebertin > Hi Michel, Well from someone who used to live in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area for 13 years many years ago, now back northwest of Chicago with 22 inches of show (4-5 ft drifts), a back door that wouldn't open due to a 4 ft drift, I can sympathize with you as that's very cold for your area. I remember a dusting of snow out your way once. But I see the oleanders in the background don't look any worse for wear. They are tough and poisonous. My favorite time of the year out there is around March when the citrus is in bloom and the whole valley smells wonderful. Regards, Pat ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2011. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Each Author is responsible for the content of his/her post. This group and its administrators are not responsible for the comments or opinions expressed in any post. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org SUBSCRIPTION:http://showgsd.org/mail.html NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================