Jay

OMC... you are right.....mostly! There are sooo many different area's one can have various levels of ability. You could be way advanced in keeping trees alive, transplanting and pruning, but have s#@t for brains when it comes to picking out stock...etc etc.

I thought this to be an easy way for others to come out.... and let us know from where they stand.... in their own mind. Really that is what matters.. To stop and rate yourself, honestly, is as you must know very difficult! I like to know who I am speaking to. On the net that is difficult. When I seek advise (or give it) I like to know where the person is. Hell, I have been on a crusade to get everyone to list their zone or where they live and have fallen flat on my face.... so this is just another attempt to get people talking.

There are a lot of people who come to this board... how many memebers are there? But few stay or at least contribute. Perhaps if they are drawn out as a beginner or a novice or a..... they will feel more at easy. I firmly believe that everone has something to contribute... I am sure I can and will learn from beginners as well as those more advanced than I.

OMC... I did ask for opinions on the system, I glad to hear yours, and I still do not know if I like it. But I do like the interaction..... keep it coming!

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