Ok, now the rest. janetr, I don't think I want my DH anywhere near ANYTHING any more. He knows how much work I put into these, he knows what's needed. There are days when I could cheerfully strangle him, but I'll aways admit that he is far from stupid or clueless. Forgive him? Eventually I will, I'm sure. I just feel too rotten to go there right now. raptorfan, mora, and peatpod: you're very sweet to offer, but I don't have anything I can send you in return (at least not until fall, when my Columbines and Jacob's Ladder set seeds). I used up my heirloom seeds from last year and I was counting on harvesting a new batch this fall. There were many plants of each type (in the hope that at least ONE would thrive and be a seed doner), but now....nothing except some Honeywort seeds (annual) and my "straight to field" seeds (carrots, peas, that sort of thing). Some of you have asked for my mailing address. I don't mind giving it out; I'll head to my email and send it now. It'll be mostly as an FYI for future reference, I guess. I wish I had a million wierd and wonderful seeds for everyone....I'm not much of a trade-buddy right now. :-( When I think of them all I could cry. Sasha's Altai and Gregori's Altai, German Green, Yellow Stuffer, White Beauty (that one really hurts), Purple passion, Yellow Russian, Black Prince, Black Krim, Moskovich, Urbikani, Ace, and two dozen more. They came to me through trades, really good online sales, and just plain dumb luck (the Rare Seed Round Robin introduced me to 3 new types). All dead. Bonnie, I hope to Amida that at least a few will revive. On your advice, I've left them in the pots, hoping for a small miracle. The RR also had some amazing eggplants (orange, yellow, great wierd shapes), and melons and peppers, all of which...you guessed it. It's not losing the plants themselves that hurts most. As any gardener knows, "There's Always Next Year" is the mantra to live by when disappointment hits. Trouble is, I would have to spend a fortune for new seed (*IF* I could find them all). So the collection that I've spent so much time and care on was decimated in one swoop. And it's my own stupid fault: I shouldn't have listened when DH said he'd keep an eye on things while I worked. Now I have to get in touch with a dozen people who I was looking forward to introducing to heirlooms (I've already sent at least 10 emails, but there are lots to go). And then there's the locals who count on me each spring: the Senior's Residence, elderly neighbors (I grow them flowers from seed) and the food bank and our families - 4 in total - to whom the vegetables go to each fall. I'll make those phone calls today. If that wasn't enough, I don't have a clue what to do about our Temple offering. I know no-one is going to say anything bad, no one will accuse me of trying to duck out on my annual promise, but the fact remains: I AM breaking that promise. BLIA (Buddha's Light) has been there for me during dark and horrible times, and they know I can't offer financial support. They've never tried to make me feel bad about how they tend to "forget" to charge me for various things. They're gracious and caring and very happy when I bring in my plants and produce, and this helps me be part of the Sangha ("Community" or "Congregation") in spirit and person both. So many domino effects from one little greenhouse. Augh. I'm going around in circles. I'm going to go see if my daffodils or have shown up. So far I haven't seen anything, but they can't ALL be dead! .....could they? Bless you all for your support (and sorry for rambling on yet AGAIN).

Job got completed today. Just posting this so it can go away.

Igarvin, How did the ElementalLEDs end up working for you? I saw a post of a picture od really interesting lighting but the person who posted doesnt have an email...have you ever seen this before? Not sure this is going to paste so you can see it? http://s979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/cflaherty5268/ideas%20for%20kitchen/?action=view&current=f1dbd44e.png&evt=user_media_share Here is a link that might be useful: http://s979.photobucket.com/albums/ae280/cflaherty5268/ideas%20for%20kitchen/?action=view&current=f1dbd44e.png&evt=user_media_share

I used LED undercabinet strip lighting with an AC adapter plugged into a switched outlet. I fished the AC adapter cable through a small hole in the drywall near the outlet to another small hole at the bottom of the cabinet. The interconnect wires between the different LED strips were stapled along the underside of the cabinets so they wouldn't be seen. It worked out great. If you don't have a switched outlet, you could use a small 12v DC switch mounted under the cabinet near the first LED strip to turn them on or off. The LEDS are somewhat expensive, but low heat/power use and never need replacing. Here is a link that might be useful: LED strip lights