I purchased a number of packets of seed and have found that some will germinate and grow easily, while others seem determined not to germinate at all. One variety germinated great for me in January. But I accidentally killed the seedlings. When I started some more they refused (to date) to germinate. I don't know just exactly why this is. I'm quite excited about the potential of growing from true potato seed (TPS) and saving my own seed. But this does have me feeling like quite the novice! I did get seeds from Huagalina and Chaposa to grow and they are doing very well, out in the garden. Here are a couple of pictures: Huagalina derived seedlings May 9, 2012 Huagalina derived potato plants June 21, 2012 I have learned that once they seedlings develop their first set of true leaves, no matter how small, I need to start with weekly fertilizing until I put them out into the garden. Otherwise, with the soil medium I'm using, they simply languish and die. Here's a link to Tom's site. George Tahlequah, OK Here is a link that might be useful: New World Seeds & Tubers

you did not mention which email client you use??? depending on your email client you may have to set it for rich text and then the icons will show up I know that is what you do in hotmail. In hotmail at the very top there is a drop down box with the options rich text, plain text and edit in html, set it on rich text that enables the new bar with various icons and options like font, size, color, bold, and also an icon that looks like a globe with a chain link in front of it, that is the insert hyperlink icon. However you need to tell us which type of email you use because it can be different on that one.

Have you seen the Finished Kitchens Blog (FKB) yet? The FKB is a repository of finished kitchens by GWers (i.e., real kitchens, not magazine-staged). There's also an FKB Categories Page (see the link on the far right side of the FKB page on the navigation bar). Once at the Categories, scroll down to the last section, "Special Features", and look for "Prep Sink". Click on the "Prep Sink" link and it will take you to a page with kitchens that have prep sinks. Click on any kitchen in the list to see that kitchen and a link to the GWer's photos. Meanwhile, here's mine. No, it's not ORB, but you did say "any'! One comment...most "bar sinks" are not big enough to function as a prep sink. They're usually quite small and shallow. Look for smaller regular sinks or sinks for "prepping". You want a sink that is at least 12" wide & deep (front-to-back). As to sink depth...look for ones that are 8" or 9" deep (top-to-bottom). My prep sink is 15-34" x 15-3/4" and I wouldn't want it any smaller...a little bit bigger would have been even better (maybe 18" or so).

I'm not a colour expert but I think it would be advisable to have your countertops and flooring in before you select your backsplash. Although it might seem like a good idea to select the finishing elements due to time constraints, it is much easier to make a decision when you can view all the elements together. There was a fairly recent post where someone was receiving all kinds of feedback on her potential backsplashes then when she posted photos showing the floor the opinions changed significantly. Seeing your countertops and flooring choices will help greatly IMO. At minimum, you might want to post photos showing your granite and flooring samples in your kitchen (i.e. with your lighting, paint, etc.). I like your cabinets; it looks like you're well on your way to having a really nice kitchen. Best of luck with the rest of your project!