Use some old sheets to cover them or something. Where do you live? I hope its not near here, lol. Sorry that was mean. I hope your stuff is all ok. Thats very nice of you to donate veggies to the elderly. I would grow some for the local food pantry if I thought I could keep up with it but I know I can't anymore. I am going to grow some squash for us and our friends in pots if they ever come up (only one so far) and maybe a couple of tomatoe and pepper plants if I ever get around to going to get them. I miss having a huge garden but the last time I did one I spent every waking hour weeding, water, fertilizing, picking, canning, freezing and trying to find people to give them to, lol. I haven't had another big one since. I had an elderly neighbor back then that had a huge garden and that old man could run circles around me and grew the best veggies in town. I missed him when he passed away. We used to trade veggies and fruits that the other didn't grow. He grew a mean watermellon.

pharaoh... I truly respect your opinion so can you please tell me why you feel that way. I've always loved the look of a wide rail/stile drawer front. To my eye, it gives a casual feel with a contemporary twist. If you've seen any of my posts; you know my kitchen is atypical. Some vintage, some industrial feel, come tropic feel, I'm hoping to pull it together with a contemporary/casual twist. I do love the look of slab fronts with beautiful graining. And a ignorant question... which I'm sure my DH probably knows the answer to but since he's not here I'll ask for my own knowledge. How does a veneer attach itself to a drawer front? I know adhesive; but I thought some kind of press was necessary to form the best contact. Is there possibility of peeling or bubbling? Why would it be easier then solid lumber? Would I use 3/4" what? Plywood? MDF? (too heavy?), buy a slab IKEA door and adhere it to that? Sorry for so many questions.

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I feel that she declares herself a vegan and requiring a gluten free diet as a way of getting attention or singling herself out in a crowd. She did strike me as very immature and not confidant in her own skin. It was a briefly awkward moment, but mostly for her family, I think. I'm thinking that she'll outgrow her dietary choices before she even figures out what is involved. I took her under my wing and her real personality came out shortly....shy, funny, searching for her confidance. She seemed to really enjoy herself once she relaxed. I wish that she had been a 'real' vegan or truly gluten intolerant because I would have loved some one on one education. I knew that she wasn't going to be ligit when I saw her dive into the homemade buttermilk veggie dip I made.....and the couscous salad.....and deviled eggs, potato salad, strawberry shortcake, etc. :-) In truth....an individual with those two dietary restrictions would have gone hungry last night unless they brought their own food.