Love your lengthy blather, Renee! I work today, monday, and tuesday - then am off for 6 days. I've picked up some extra hours in the next several weeks (need the $$ for projects around here), so I may not be on as much. 96% of the garden is put up, and many fall chores are done, so what I have around the house to do has not definite deadline. I hope to do some cleaning and decorating for the holidays, and a lot of baking (if I can find freezer space!). OK, maybe my canning isn't as done as I thought...