My TRES have been here for 2 weeks. They survived the monsoon, the snow and have claimed a box :) No building yet. I don't know if you saw my post, but a hosp. killed my male bb BEFORE any building, nest box claiming. I was so shocked. I went to put the trap on because a female hosp. had been sitting on the box and then I found him. Cried my eyes out and I haven't seen a bb since. I took out 2 hosp. so the tres will be safe. I think they got the message..don't come in my yard. I have not seen them back here.

Nice informative post! I tried to get my Samsung washer replaced a couple of years ago due to some problems that never got resolved. I couldn't get Samsung or Pacific Sales to help me. I use the washer, knowing that some cycles don't work correctly when choosing certain options. At least it washes well. :) Thankfully I don't have any problems with my other Samsung products, but the washer & dryer weren't engineered to provide all of the functions/features listed in the sales literature.

Still can't find that article but I did find inspiration photos for you. Several of them show banquettes with angled corners and round or oval tables that I think would work well in your space. I have to echo what rhome said. We're not trying to be harsh but we do see errors in your plan that we think you'll regret and, as someone already pointed out, you did ask for feedback. Even the best plans can benefit from feedback and tweaks so please don't take the advice personally. Here is a link that might be useful: Kitchen & Bath Ideas: banquettes

I got it! Sorry, just saw this thread... Loved the series, hated the movies (well, hated the first one and decided I wouldn't waste my time & $$ on the others.) I think I started watching it when Leonard Nimoy was on...not sure. I do know I only saw the Barbara Bain/Martin Landau ones in syndication...(I've probably got you beat in the age thing...I'm always the oldest...at the kids' schools, etc. At least those who know how old I am always gasp w/surprise telling me I don't look that old...even if they don't mean it, it feels good to hear it!) Anyway... Congrats on finally getting there! Once it's all done all the angst will be forgotten and you'll be able to revel in your "new" home! Your DH must really love you if he saw what it was doing to you and put his resistance aside for you! Congratulations on that as well!! :-)