did i mention i HATE MAPLES .... and i REALLY, REALLY HATE the neighbors NORWAY .... since you are inclined .... GET RID OF THEM .... as i said... get at least 3 estimates .... and make sure they are insured .... and.. IMHO ... you don't need an arborist to remove a tree .... as long as whomever is insured .... for ME ... its like going to a vascular surgeon for a common cold .... you don't need to pay extra for the extra training etc .... if you were looking for a primo pruning job.. that would be a different issue ... also ... keep in mind... maple is great firewood.. if you have a fireplace .... and the chopped up limbs is some of the best mulch in the world ... free [but for the cost of tree removal...lol] .... no need to have the tree removed.. and then buy/ship in mulch ... its even better if you do it leaf less .... then its all wood .... ken

Finished the greenhouse repair and moved on to the chicken fence - cutting all the boards for 4, 64" panels. That was as far as my bundle of 1x2's went. Charlene, I have Australorps and a Barred Plymouth Rock. They are too heavy to fly much of anywhere. I've never seen them 3 feet off the ground even in panic. I said that they can't get in the front yard but that isn't really true. One thing, they could actually crawl under the gate . . . they've just never done that and neither did the other hens I've had. They are fairly timid creatures and aren't really out long enough to be too adventuresome. They ALWAYS get a treat when they are put back in the coop - even if it is just a little handful of something. Therefore, whenever they even "think" that there's a chance for a treat - they are ready to run home. The only exception is if they are "deeply" involved in a dust bath. Then it may take some coaxing. I may use the panels just for a portable pen. It would be very small but I'd probably still use the only-out-for-a-couple-hours schedule. The concern I have is that it's only 32" high and they may decide that they could clear that. Still, the gate is only 36" and the chicken wire around the bells/foxgloves is only 36". Of course, if they tried to fly into the bells/foxgloves, they would crash into the greenhouse wall . . . I really think that treats are powerful - altho' just like with kids, they can have too much of a good thing. But, if they "think" they can have a piece of cheese or something, and since there isn't a rooster with his own agenda, you could probably guide them into any enclosure that you want to use for them. They could take a stroll around the yard with you out there with them, then go into a portable pen for a few hours. Anyway, that may be Plan B for me this year. Alternately, there's Plan C and that is to buy more 1x2's and another can of paint. Steve

Nosoccermom, I try to shop family-owned and local whenever possible. The table was purchased at a local New England furniture store called Circle Furniture. The table is 100 yr reclaimed chestnut from Vermont. I believe the manufacturer produces furniture and taps maple trees for syrup. Fun, huh? Here is the link. We went with painted black apron and legs: http://www.circlefurniture.com/products/dining/dining-tables/recalimed-dining

Although it is not your glam, the color is neutral gray and that fits your scheme. I wish there was one w/out the faux FP, but that might be a feature that draws him to it. What will go in it? Glass doors are nice to protect DVD players, etc. https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/collections.jsp?categoryId=cat3850077 change knobs for a glam look https://www.livingspaces.com/pdp-sinclair-grey-74-inch-tv-console-94752?utm_medium=products&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Ci_PLA_Shopping_II&landing=product_listing&lsft=utm_source:google,utm_medium:cpc,utm_campaign:Shopping_Tier_3,adgroup:Furniture_Media_TV_Console&gclid=CjwKCAiA_ojVBRAlEiwAOLRxI7YqPXsPiJjGVJCLi0iQrfVHAy3b-0lXAn0Sqkj58Lnn2SY9f9c_OxoC9tsQAvD_BwE