As you may know Colvos Creek only has one gallon and up for redwoods in the online price list (dating from spring) but other conifer species in 4" pots are listed also. Looks like an opportunity for discounted purchasing of their stock is coming up soon. From their web site: JANUARY GREEN SALE Friday-Sunday, January 29-31 at our Country Store location, 20211 Vashon Hwy. SW, about 1 mile south of town, near the corner of SW 204th St. Our complete selection of plants from around the world will be there, all at 30% OFF.

Depending on the type of student loans you have, the interest the loans accrue becomes a tax credit for you. Not a deduction, but an actual credit. When I was first starting out, this was very helpful, as I financed nearly $13,000 with Stafford Loans. My interest payments were around $700 the first few years, which was cash in my pocket every month (I opted for lower tax withholding, if you get money back then you are paying too much to begin with.) I also had a car loan and credit card leaving school, and I found the best way was to focus on the credit cards. Credit-rating wise, the car is a secured debt, and does not negatively impact your credit score the way the cards do (unless of course you pay late!). My biggest mistake, however, in my zeal to pay down debt, was leaving myself cash poor. Use the zero interest time to build up some cash, that way you have a buffer. But for sure lose those balances (payoff/transfer) if they have high interest at the end of the term. I hope your future Mrs. is working equally hard to dissolve her debts -- backing out the car and school loans, your personal debts are lower. Are her parents paying for her schooling, or will that be another consideration once she finishes school? I wouldn't stress too much, have a game plan that you two can agree on and stick with it -- before finances get more complicated (businesses, kids, homes!). Whatever you decide, now is the time to make the decisions, together. That whole "what's your's is mine" bit applies to debts, too :) Good luck (and keep wishing for green wedding presents).

Are you sure they go on rods? Looks to me like they may go on a ceiling curtain track.

They do sort of look like the Wizard of Oz feet! That must be why I like them, they are sort of a double take and chuckle item. Thanks for all the suggestions and links. I have found the ones that look like the Pippy Long Stockings with the red and white stripes but it's very hard to find the ones that have the little boot heels on them. I did find a set of two on e-bay but so far that's it. Probably an older item not out this year. Thanks so very much again, very helpful.