I was actually threatened with arrest in Florida for moving one of these, a really BIG Gopher Tortoise, out of the road. This was not a busy road, so the "cause" was NOT impeding traffic or anything like that, but "harrassing an Endangered Species". Yes, they can actually arrest you just for picking up one of these guys in the state of Florida, even though I made it clear that I did not intend to keep this 25-lb. chelonian; I just didn't want it to be hit by a car. I'd already seen a couple of them DOR on the way down. I did convince the officer that my moving the animal off the road was unlikely to have a negative impact on the status of the species, whereas losing a prime breeding candidate such as that particular individual would be detrimental to the survival of the species. Sharon McKenzie

The indoor coil (what you are referring to as the "furnace condenser") and outdoor condenser should be replaced together regardless of what refrigerant type you go with. When you need to replace your air conditioning, just replace the outdoor unit with it's factory matching coil inside with a system using the new refrigerant. January 2010 no new equipment using R-22 refrigerant can be produced, but the refrigerant itself will still be available for years to come.

I am going to put the large one in my yard. I plan to put it by my driveway next to the garage, next to a flower bed. that way i will see it every time i drive up. the small one i am giving to my sis for her 50th bday. I envision them in a flower bed. I plan on sealing them. But I won't keep them out over the winter. the coldest we get here is mid 30s. I plan to make more to sell at a spring garden show. but they will be small. anne

I read an article on this site not long ago (can't remember where now) that I thought gave some good advice. Buy a couple of high quality pieces. Really nice sofa and chair for example in a neutral color. Then accessorize and add color with less expensive pillows and smaller more original pieces from flea markets as others have suggested or even second hand stores. If you spend some time browsing photos on Houzz and start an idea book you will soon see the similarities in what you like or don't like. Even colors you gravitate towards. So you could get some nice pieces and ideas from Ethan Allen but don't buy everything from them. Fill in with less expensive and unique pieces. It will keep the room from looking like a showroom. Also once you pick fabrics or pillows you like paint stores (at least my local SW) is great about helping pick out paint colors. I think you could very well pull a room together based on an inspiration photo and help from furniture and paint stores. I am no whiz at decorating but I have learned a lot from reading these forums. Good luck and have some fun with it :)