You look happy Tom. Who wouldn't be with a big harvest like that in front of ya. Nice spread there, buddy.

Duane

Duane,
Thanks - I was pretty stoked because it was my first year with "heirlooms" ! Like I said it was on of 5 ! Pumped for 2006 ~ Tom

Ahhaaaa! The joys and rewards of gardening. Looks great man.

Ultimately, that is what it is all about, however, I really enjoy the anticipation of it all, planting the seeds, nurturing the seedlings, watching them grow and develop to begin producing. Sometimes the havest seems kinda anticlimatic to me, then a little sadness when jack frost comes to nip them and spell the end for them.
Bill P.

Drought and Mr. Frost def. add sadness to me ... But growing new varieties , adding more space to my garden, and using only my compost ? Adds to my tomatoe madness ! Thanks Bill ~ Tom

ps. my real payoff is when you use them! Oh man do I miss the fresh flavor ! These store bought dont cut it ~

I can't wait til spring !