Today didn't slip past me, but I was out taking care of work that kept me away from the computer. Here is the May 2011 thread.
My wall is finished. I probably should have sprayed it a bit with water, the mortar is cracked in places as it dried, but it will do. Once it has flowers all over, the wall will age gracefully. A large tarantula moved in as I was working on the mortar, a large velvety and brown spider that moved over to a crack and made him or herself at home. I love it that the wildlife see possibilities here. I need to finish shoveling the dirt that is piled in front of it - that will go on top and in other places around the yard that need a little leveling. But this is a major project I've fussed about for literally years, and now that the bulk of the work is finished I can set about decorating it with flowers. Xeriscape, as usual, but still, with flowers.
The dogs have been washed and I put peroxide on a couple of hot spots on Cinnamon. I'll begin giving her an antihistamine (the vet recommends Zyrtec, so I get the knock-off brand at Sam's club- a year's supply for under $20).
eBay box mailed, and I'm going to list the tiller on Craig's list tomorrow. No point in listing when I'm not going to be home to show it. Today was payday, so the timing is excellent.
I hope people who have been under the weather revive and take a run at the projects they're wanting to do. If I can finally build that darned wall, I can do anything. :)