Ooo! Having a second opinion in agreement makes me feel even better :D My dad has roses and I think he usually covers his in the winter, though I haven't covered the existing ones at my place yet. Maybe I will do it this winter, since I have a new one now on top of the ones that were already here. I will also be keeping my fingers crossed for good weather tomorrow so that I can trim the rose back and help it stay healthy.
Nice to meet you Ford!

Oh yeah, grannies are awesome. Three of my four grandparents had (and one still has) quite a way with plants. I'm nowhere near that good, but I am trying.