Ouch! I have to get a steroid shot when that happens (and it has several times in this big yard where the paper wasps build nests in hidden bushy places I've discovered the hard way.) BTW: I saw the photo of your chutney on FB; those jars are beautiful!

Harbor Freight had the rope light I needed, and it is incredibly bright but it will do the trick. I tested the timer and the fuses in the former string and nothing stood out as a problem. For now the new rope is uncoiled and stretched across the room to let the curl relax before I put it in place.

Today saw additional shopping and troubleshooting. I use wide mouth quart jars for making tea for iced tea and for food storage (phasing out plastic of all sorts), but jar rings and sealing lids aren't an easy way to close those jars. I visited the Big A and read a lot of reviews before settling (ironically) on plastic one-piece lids that have silicone gaskets to use with those jars. It isn't meant for canning, just for food storage. Hard plastic isn't as much of a problem as soft plastic, and the gradual rust buildup on the metal lids isn't helpful.

The kitchen is looking good and I'll sweep and mop the hall bathroom before putting down the freshly laundered long mat. It seems to be fall cleaning season.