you can try traps ...they do work on limited infestations but I think they are expensive unless all your stuff is clustered and you can rely on one or two traps and as I said infestation is small .I would recommend seven ...as far as pesticides are concerned it is relativly safe and is tolerated well by jm's...it must be used repeatedly if it rains and I suggest the liquid spay so your plants don't look like snow trees (white)... And YES if you see one more will likely be not far behind ....the JB's are picky some JM cultivars will be effected others not ...but periodic light spritzing as a preventative ONCE you actually see ther evil beetles will help in catching it before any denudeing takes place . I just noticed them yesterday eating on my rasberries and grapes but just south of here reports are the they have become as plague of biblical proportions this year YIKES!!!!!...David

So after much thought - we decided to talk to our daughter and let her know that we wanted to get her a laptop - but that we also have concerns about her use of technology - and that we would only do this with a contract. I'm going to be working on the contract for a while - and would welcome any ideas. So far, I know it will include that I have administrative control of the laptop - which will be used to update programs, run antivirus and antispyware - and generally ensure me that I have access (unlike her ipod which she changed her password on so I don't have access). It also includes that all technology (ipods, laptop, etc) will be in the parent's bedroom - from when it's time to get ready for bed - until after school the next day (or the next morning if there's no school). (not having it in the kitchen over night bc. she'll sneak down and get it if she's awake in the middle of the night. She won't sneak into our bedroom to get it.) This will prevent her from using it in the middle of the night (esp. tempting when her friend lives in Vietnam is is available to chat at those times) - and thinking she can have the laptop open in the bathroom while she's getting ready for bed. For now, I am not setting time limits - but will include that those could get added in the future if we think she's using it too much. The reason to not add it now is that she is using it a bit too much. BUT - that's bc. she loves her new Sims game - which is actually motivating her to do her homework as soon as she comes home. For the first time ever, I do not have to monitor her homework and keep asking her to do it (I still pay attention to what she's doing, but it's nice that the impetus to do it and stay organized is now coming from her). She's also coming out of a serious depression - and having some pretty terrific, responsible behavior - so any limits on amount of her free time spent on the computer - when she's meeting all her responsibilities - isn't as pressing for right now. She's also healing form a broken ankle - so in fairness to her, there's not as much active stuff she can do with her free time. ------------------------------- I have some questions about how to set up her computer so I have administrative control. I have that set up on my computer now - and she can use it as a guest. But if my computer is off - and restarts, she needs the password to get on. She doesn't have the password to my computer (which is how I want it). But I do want her to be able to log into her own computer without me giving her the administrator's password. Is there a way to do this? Set it up so she can start the computer and log in as a guest? Thanks. Lynn.

My mother is currently in a continuing care community, currently at the independent level with two bedrooms and inside and outside access with a small fenced garden. We just moved her from her large home in a small farming community last November and it has really surprised all of us (including her) how well she has adjusted. Part of the problem was finding good caregivers in such a small, rural location. She is now in an Ideal location closer to me and remaining friends and family members her age and very nice, but not posh community (although her apartment with her own furniture is very, very nice). This is a rent situation, not a buy-in at 3,000 per month including meals, housekeeping, laundry and some transportation. Very reasonable and we've been pleased with the staff. It has Assisted living in the same premises, but higher priced and apartments do not have a full kitchen, but pets also allowed (her cats are very important to her), but more expensive. Now when she moves to Colorado with us next year she will move to a very posh CCRC, also a rent situation, but 3 times as much and more as levels of care go up. This facility is lovely and has independent living, bridge living (some assistance), memory care, full assisted living, and a nursing home. DD's family doctor, who we adore, is on the board. She is fortunate because she can afford it, but she may have to invade her investments after a few years (but adequate for another 20+ years even if care levels increase.). She is 86 and blind, mild copd, but pretty capable of taking care of her daily needs.

@cs929, thank you for both your comments. Totally agree with windows and light, this was my primary goal when designing the house. After living in a deep, dark, yes, beautiful home, I decided to never ever repeat that mistake again. As far as high end, hmmm, I didn’t consider what I am planning as high end lol. @frieda...we are just looking at builders now, I will keep your words in mind with respect to windows. Due to their ability to form a very tight seal and this be more energy efficiency, it looks like casement at this point. @CP, your wisdom, sense of style and creative wisdom is so amazing. Love your condo kitchen (your style is vey similar to my own) and your new granite is beyond magnifique and will withstand the test of time. Yes, ARG did create an awesome home and my intent is to stay true to the design. I may play around on Pinterest a bit more. I just don’t want to end up with an HGTV, daily special, here today gone tomorrow! @cali, thank you For the link and I totally agree with good design and finishes, my intent will be to consult with a pro, just to be sure. Interestingly, I love Tuscan, yet I was in hotel recently and it screamed overdone ‘Tuscan’ though very well done, clean etc, it is dated. @Mrs. Pete, I hear you re 2018, exactly what I want to avoid. More exploring and research needs to be done! If you have ideas etc, please let me know. @renov, very true much advice has been given. This forum is just full of amazing folk offering great advice and thoughts. @ Anglo, love your fashion analogy, hate mosaic very busy mosaic backsplash. Exactly what I am trying to avoid, trendy. @kayc HGTV, is what I am trying to avoid, and no to grey anything. We get way too many grey cloud up here in Canada. @cheri, very true about living with it a very long time...making a very expensive decision, loving it without regret is, to me, daunting lol!