Lol, Iris Gal. The things we do for roses. ;) Thanks for the chuckle, and for the pinker (this fall) for real, photos of good ol' Abe! :)

Debbie

So perfect.

Beautiful! I know what you mean about crawling around on the ground to get a pic. I agree with Debbie about the things we do for our plants. lol! I hope your Abe makes it and shoots you out plenty more canes next year. Take care, Judy

Great pic. I have heard everyone raving about this rose for years, but I have yet to try it. Maybe next year I'll squeeze another pot into the pot ghetto.

I'm so glad nobody's lecturing me on lackadaisical rose care. I figured Abe was strong enuf to support a Dr. Huey sucker as well as outgrow the closeby shrub. He'll receive a little TLC.

Paul, this is one of Austin's octopus cane types. He'll take over your ghetto! I have a love/hate thing going as I've heard another express it. But when I thought it dead, cursed myself for not getting a cutting rooted.

Lackadaisical what?? I might want to use that one!! lol!!

If there's a rose called "Lackadaisical",
i'll buy it on the spot :-D

Lol, enjoying the banter between you guys! ;)

Debbie

OK iris gal I couldn't wait any longer so I went and looked up the word. Honestly, I thought it was a word you made up. lol! I kinda feel like O'Reilly who uses a different word everyday that you don't hear alot but I liked yours a whole lot better. So for anyone wanting to know it means lack of interest, vigor or determination. So there ya go!! Now I gotta figure out a way to use it around my family and let them wonder, "what the heck is she saying!" ha ha! Tootles, Judy