Hi Carol and Maryann! Maryann, that is some interesting stuff about location and weather effecting burn, I can't deal w/ anymore variables!!! Guess what? I ended up getting a killer throw from the Clothesline Fresh after all!!! It had cured awhile, do you guys find this is neccessary w/ Kathy's oils??? I mean, it cured at least 2 weeks (I won't say how long for sure, cause the candle sat awhile longer than that actually, I had about given up on it...:undecided ) Thanks for the input! Carol, do you have insider;s info on MC's new oils???? Any clues? I am going to make an order, I'd love a heads-up!!! Thanks!