well, it is 5 p.m. and the yard man has not shown up yet. I cant believe this., He promised to finish the yard before Mike and the boys returned from Scotland, and it is still not done. He has some of my other workers on his back, but since last night when he showed up to mow, i have not seen him. He was supposed to plant the plants today, fix the bed by the mailbox at the edge of the street and tomorrow finish it all off by bringing the bedding pebbles to placein the beds. My mercy. Also, the plumber is supposed to be here sunday to work on installing the toilet and sink in the downstairs area. i met the plumber today, and hopefully, he will show up and finish his job. Low bid. Always remember to stay away from the low bid. At least that is my experience. Boy, did i get a bargain with these guys, but the work is either so very turtly slow or it is working like dead lice on a corpse (lice dont stay on a corpse). Well, at least it is cider season and it ujst doesnt get much better than this. i am going to bed for the evening. The boys mother is to come pick them up tomorrow night. Aidan has a birthday party tomorrow and he and i will go to walgreens to get the present tomorrow morning. Life is good, but i am tired. jk