Dear Abby; a sweet dog we're watching. A sweet dog that cries in the night. All night actually.

This is what 4:30 AM looks like. Approximately the time I decided, To hell with it! I might as well get up and go to the flower market.

Darla; a sweet cat that is A.) Confused as to why I'm getting to work so early B.) Concerned I may have brought Dear Abby with me C.) Attempting to learn Finnish by night using Tape 1 of "Berlitz : Let's Go to Finland!"

Some of the loot: Parrot tulips, ranuncula, sarafina (pitcher plants)