OK, Spaw, you dirty dog! It all makes perfect sense, at least to me. The previous owners started to finish the basement--put in sheetrock & a ceiling, put in a bathroom, & stopped. So, the bathroom in the basement is not, generally, used. I was following Jeri's advice about standing water. Although the window screens are in good repair, some of them were not pushed all the way into the frames, so I checked on that. The landscaper & the dentist--well, I won't get into that. All I know, for now, is that they both live nearby & seem friendly. I assume they're both married; seems like most people are. I don't plan to go looking for a relationship, this time. If one falls in my path, we'll see.

No new mosquitos last night (& I found my dictionary, so I know how to spell the plural form now!), but the bites I have sure itch! Lake mosquitos are large & viscious!

The guys are back, finishing up the septic system & I'm having coffee. all's right w/ the world, for now. Had a call-back on a new church lead last night. It's a small independent cangregation about 15 minutes from here. Time will tell.

Good day to all,

Barbara