I spent an hour slowly assembling a new burner unit for the barbecue the neighbors gave me. It's the kind of project that, though you can see it clearly the instructions, you have to back up and visualize how this is going to work in the place you want to put it. I've done all but attach the small safety springs on the gas venturi tubes. The grates are heavy-duty and in good condition; I'll wash them off, clean off the ceramic "coals" and give this thing a test in the next day or two. If the cost of the new burner ($30) gets me a new lovely barbecue, it's worth it! I quit because I would have had to get down on the floor to attach the springs and I've had enough dog kisses for the time being. All three have been past to see if there is any food involved and to stick their noses in my neck, ears, or face (they're so sweet!)

Dishes are all finished, laundry is done. I vacuumed the "carpet cleaner" I sprayed on the truck driver-side upholstery. Don't know if it will work - what a predicament - an organic gardener with the chemical garden smell in the vehicle. No interest whatsoever on my eBay listing, so I gave it a boost by pushing it out to my twitter account, and mentioning design guru Nate Berkus (as in - these are good for ideas like he might do).

SRS