Keep it coming!!! We have virtually no snow on the ground which is quite unusual for this time of year, and today the weather is beautiful and sunny at 42F. No wind today so I'm heading out there to do some yard work and start cleaning things up. Keep pushing it this way Token!!

I doubt very much that the dill is the problem. IMO opinion most of the 'companion plant' pronouncements are highly suspect apart from a small number of genuinely allelopathic species. I think the key might be in your words 'all other plants are fine, so not a watering issue.' Cucumbers and peppers have different water requirements so the assumption that because one lot of plants is doing well there isn't watering issue is erroneous. Check the water needs for each of your crops individually and give them water accordingly. Don't treat them all the same. Good luck. Try the Vegetable Forum if you have further trouble with your peppers.

awm : thank you for the sweet and supportive wishes. I sure hope your ride goes well. Two of the folks I am with have done that ride and loved it. We are indeed fortunate in the support we get from our families. tina thank you too. I will keep up the updates as it helps to clarify things in my head too :). I am glad you are enjoying it. golddust. we had flashing lights but it was just a miserable set of circumstances....hopefully not to be repeated. Glad you like my TALL tales. Sue yes it never has stormed today but we have had a fine time. We walked several miles to go to a Dollar Store and to stretch our legs. Time for a nap I think. Your trip sounds wonderful. I bet you will always cherish that time as will I this trip. Most likely won't do another as I don't want to leave DH this long again but this one time it is good. More later. c

azwildcats70, our kitchen layouts are VERY similar (including placement of fridge in a wall with the pantry just past it, a doorway/hall next to that, placement of DW, double ovens, cooktop, etc.... Our kitchen even overlooks a vaulted great room, while the kitchen ceiling is lowered. weird!) :) Your pantry looks great. I like the doors.... I'm glad you're excited about your progress and thanks for sharing :)