Thanks Eileen and Frank, In five years: My maple gets pruned in January for the first time by a professional Gardner. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis but its not so bad with meds. Went to France, Bruges in Belgium. The crossing back to Dover was very rough. I bought another Trachycarpus fortunei palm which will be delivered in Spring. In 2015 I hope to move bungalows, its about time.......... Join in with what you did since the time you joined GS.