Well, I've been a long time lurker on this list, and the IBS list before that, but praise and thanks to Mary Sue has gotten me to write a little something. Finally, a topic I have first-hand knowledge of! I first met Mary Sue about ten years ago, after posting a question on the IBS list about good sources for South African bulbs and seeds. As it turned out, I was aware of most of them (but hoped there were many more that I hadn't found out about yet). Mary Sue kindly replied, (although she later accused me of asking a question that I already knew the answer to--which was completely untrue) and after some emails back and forth, we found that we lived about two hours away from each other, and on one of their trips inland to shop and do errands, Mary Sue and Bob stopped by our place and our friendship began in earnest. Mary Sue is truly one of the most generous and fair-minded people I have ever known. She has shared innumerable seeds, bulbs, and plants with me, and is always equally willing to share of her knowledge and experience. One thing I find annoying about her, however, is that although she is a couple of years older than I am, she still has a much better recall of plants and plant names than I have ever had. Hmpf. I agree with Carolyn that Mary Sue is indeed, "a shining example of generosity" and I think one expression of this is her willingness to be inclusive and to help anyone who asks a question on the list to learn more. My life and the life of my family is enriched by our relationship with Mary Sue and her husband, Bob, who is ever tolerant of long conversations about bulbs and the people who grow them. In addition, the pbs wiki has grown to be such a wonderful online resource under Mary Sue's watchful guidance. Thank you for your time and commitment and seemingly unbounded energy, Mary Sue. Jana Ulmer Sebastopol, CA