I concur with OM (#6) on the use of a system like this for safety. I bike to work daily. Visibility to motorists is paramount. I've got LED systems flashing all over, but THIS would really get a motorist's attention. Nice work!!

hahahaha.... John, I absolutely LOVE your writing!!!

"..moist sound of embarrassment.." = classic!

un-flippin-believable...

Yes, definitely nicotinia. As said earlier, beautifully fragrant and especially nice to look at in the twilight of evening...

Be warned though, this plant is sold as an annual, but in the Pacific Northwest, it may be difficult to get rid of. I had a plant a few years back that grew HUGE. It lasted through the winter. I tried to move it. Every fragment of root sprouted a new plant! This stuff was all over my yard for years. We moved... for all I know, it has taken over our old neighborhood!

Enjoy it!... carefully

Just an FYI, The Museum of Flight in Seattle is running an exhibition called "Style in the Aisle" where they are showcasing flight attendant fashion over the last 75 years. There is a panel discussion on the topic this Saturday at 2PM if your around the area...
http://www.museumofflight.org/Display.asp?Page=styleaisle