Actually, I find myself computer/internetless right now, as Ed shut off the cable. But I was also working the house. It is almost put back together and I am beginning what will be minor construction on the back office. I tore down the old closet pieces, making the floor two different levels instead of three. And took down stuff hanging from the ceiling, along with 9 of the original tongue-and-groove wall pieces to make room for the French doors and to so that I can use the pieces to cover up where the old door was. The handy man is putting up trim inside and outside of the new bathroom. Ed comes to get the rest of his stuff today and I brought the rest of my stuff from storage so that all of my stuff is in one place now. It's almost home. Almost. Wish I could stay and I am making efforts to do so. Two people tried to fix me up this past week. It's good to have friends care about you, and think you're good enough to pass on (i.e. wouldn't embarrass them somewhere down the road (((wink wink)))), but golly, I am not even divorced yet. Much less considering being with anyone anytime soon, if ever... boyfriends are much better than husbands because you can send them home. KIDDING, really. LF's team won two, lost two of his baseball tournament. Somewhere along the way, he managed to win the admiration of the kids on his team, and that will probably get him through to next spring. Got a bedframe last night and as I sunk into the freshly cleaned linens, in a bed which now has some give to it, I fell asleep immediately. Ah. It's the simple things. Shoot, I couldn't stop opening and closing the door Richard hung on my bedroom once it was up. You never know how much you need a door until you don't have one.

Hi soccerguynn, barley straw is a good organic option for controlling algae. As the straw breaks down in the water it produces a natural algacide. Be careful with kiddie pools as some contain chemicals in the liner which are harmless to humans but toxic to fish and plants.

Nice plants man drop me a line i would be glad to have a few of em.. Hope your move goes well for ya..

I knot at the beginning and make a loop/knot at the end as well. If it's a project where I can hide the end thread or knot I'll go back under with the thread, come out a half inch/inch away and pull the thread and cut it so it disappears underneath. When I did cross-stitch I wrapped the threads at beginning and end to tuck it under. But those weren't something that had to put up with washings and I feel a knot is more secure. I bought some pre-stamped quilt blocks at a quilt show and they are also very thin. Turns out they are a cotton-poly blend. I'm making one of set of them and might just use them for totes, the others I'm not sure what I'll do with them. It was nice not to have to transfer, but I'd rather have used my own thicker Kona fabric.