Mary, if you're going to be the city of Chicago proper and on the north side I got all my pine bark fines at The Farmer's Market on 4400 (something) north on Elston. That was the only place in the city proper that I could find that had this. I bought my last bags for this season there yesterday and saw they have about 1/2 pallet left. I don't think they're going to order any more of that this year.

Thanks! I am pretty excited! It was more difficult than I anticipated. Even 10 years of experience at the organization didn't really help. Maybe 1 section out of ten. UGH! But it's behind me now.

Oh thanks everyone! I can not WAIT to show you the pictures of the rock. It looks so good. They drilled the well and it was neat to watch. They went 450 feet and hit a cavern another so many feet, I can'remember! Then they put all the pipe down and tomorrow they are dropping the pump and putting in the storage tank. Then we will have water :-) Kats - Thanks for the tip! We are getting a sediment filter, some other filter, gosh I got so much information today it is all blending. We also are getting a 2500 gallon storage tank since the water is going to smell and by settling in the tank it will take the smell away. The electrical guy was a real jerk to us. He didn't speak a word to DH or me. I guess he was putting a play scape together this weekend and drilled to the bone in his finger. I felt really bad but our GC said he should have gotten the job done last week when he said it would be done. Anyway, he took off right after we got there and never came back....everything was just sitting there in the house so I am thinking maybe he left to get supplies and lunch?!?!? Who knows. It will get done though. He was suppose to finish two weekends ago and then he said it would be done by last Monday. So, tomorrow the sheet rock will be delivered and the A/C guy will be there. I will post pictures as soon as I can! Kel

Alison, that was a VERY creative and clever theme! My favorite is also 'Why? Because you wanted one and 2 are okay." I personally have (ahem) 5 wood and 2 plastic. And yes, the first step to recovery is to admit you have a problem. Just make sure you're not cutting alone too often or people will start talking. I too love The Tassajara Bread Book! What a great box!! Enjoy, Marcia p.s. I have yet to get around to writing you a Thank You note. I can't seem to find the time when I'm home. I still have a White Elephant gift I have to send someone too. Shame on me. Please don't hate me. p.p.s. All four cats are CRAZY about those catnip treats. I sure wish I could find them here! Yum-MEE! You are a Godess to my kitties.