hey Karen! Thanks for your message! The weather has been (with the exception of yesterday and today) so incredible!!! I am jealous of your tan arms, though, because i, most pathetically, have been locked in my room writing two essays and preparing a presentation for class! so, unfortunately, the lovely weather has been mocking me as i sit at my desk staring out the window! such is the life of a student :( anyway, i am glad that you have atleast gotten to enjoy some of it and been able to do some gardening! It seems from what i have heard that the weather has been much more mild and much less rainy this entire year in london, which makes me happy- especially because spring doesnt hit MA until mid-may most years so its been a nice change! anyway, thanks again for your post and advice, and lets hope for more sunshine to come!