I love looking for things to take pictures of, viewing those photos, choosing the nicest and then....the best part......sharing them on ATP. Also, I so enjoy the contributions of other. Many many thanks..........

Paul, WE love seeing your photos! Yes, I take the liberty of speaking for all because I have read time and again what the other members have commented about your photos and if that didn't speak loudly enough then the thumbs do.

No thanks needed Paul -- it's just the truth.

These are truly touching stories. In case anyone is interested, there is a wonderful book called "Tending the Earth, Mending the Spirit" that discusses the many therapeutic benefits of gardening to the heart, soul, body, environment, and so forth.
In addition to all of the above reasons that ATP is great, many of the people I know and see in my daily life, including my family, are just not obsessed with gardening as I am. They are lovely wonderful people that I care about, but we can't speak "plants" together. So I come here to get my fix, as well as great information, ideas and support. And did I mention entertainment? There was a thread last summer about pot ghettos that not only showed me I wasn't crazy (well, maybe I am, but at least I have company) but repeatedly had me laughing my head off. Who knew? So in case any of you weren't aware, there are many members here who have quite the comedic talent as well as gardening smarts. And laughter is also very therapeutic!

Yes, it is, Jeanie.

Oh yehhhhhhhhh, I get my laughter fix here every single day.

It's nice to come to a place and find that one is not as eccentric or obsessed as some may think!

We are all in good company, Vickie.

So glad to hear I'm not the only one whose life was changed by this great site

Yep. Take Rita as another example. We nagged and nagged and nagged her to get a dog, didn't we? Now she can't imagine life without Lily.

lovemyhouse said:Yep. Take Rita as another example. We nagged and nagged and nagged her to get a dog, didn't we? Now she can't imagine life without Lily.

That is so true. Now I have her I keep wondering why I didn't get a dog sooner. All those years I missed out on the company of a sweet dog. And really if my ATP friends had not given me a good shove I might not have gotten her.

No, can't imagine life without her now. She is such a sweetie. But then sometimes she is a naughty pup. Like just a few minutes ago she decided she would chew on the window still to the picture window. I saw her right away and sprayed the bitter apple. It stops her mischief right away. She is just bored because it is too cold to take our usual exercise walks these past few days.

When I was using the vacuum earlier she was playing with the wand. Not afraid if it at all. Silly girl.

Rita....you got Lily when you did because the time was right and you were ready...a perfect match you two

gingin said:Rita....you got Lily when you did because the time was right and you were ready...a perfect match you two

Yes, I know Lily was the dog for me. It was fate., we were meant to be together. I think we are both very happy with this arrangement. She has a good life here and I am so glad to have her.