Rustin --- I broke down and bought a cheap-o hydraulic hoist for just the reason you brought up. I work alone and some of the pieces I routinely have to move about weigh as much as a half ton. This particular table will top 8oo pounds when complete. I'm getting too old to manhandle that kind of mass and using leverage and rollers like the ancients is just too dang slow. I've even put 10" wheels on my latest work table to ease the process of getting big pieces where I need them. As for the finish, the table top will mimic two seperate, large weathered planks with lots of grain and knots but worn smooth with age. The client wants greyed, muted colors which will work well and be appropriate on this piece. The legs and stretchers will have bark with some patches worn off. The trestle bar connecting the leg sets is going to look like a split or half-round log that is slightly convex on top...a nice place to rest your feet. All the joints will be a tapered fit with the ends of the trestle mortised fully through the outer stretchers. I guess I need to go back and add the approved sketch to the album. A picture of the finished design would certainly make understanding the constuction process simpler. I'll do that right now. Thanks for the interest and have a wonderful holiday season.

DRAGONFLY - As for watering, I water from the bottom until final plant out. Then, unless I have the plant in a SWC (I build my own), all watering is from the top. And you're right, I judge each plant individually as to its needs. I am fully retired now and have all the time I want to spend on my hobbies. I'm happy you found the spreadsheet useful. Don't forget to change any data values to reflect the world of growing tomatoes where YOU live. Also add any toms (or ??) to track your garden's results. NATURALSTUFF - My plants are normally still bearing fruit at first frost. If you give a plant all of its needs, it doesn't have to go "rootbound" in a container. Rootbound plants are telling you that they are not receiving all of their needs, and they're extending more roots to try and find what they need. Last year, the last plant to go was a Cherokee Purple that was in an 18 gallon plastic pot. The plant had four toms left and they eventually ripened on the kitchen counter. I only had 23 containers last year, but they produced more than 270 pounds of tomatoes. I think that's a pretty good yield. I had plenty of tomatoes here at the house and gave away enough to have my neighbors knocking on the door this spring saying I should not forget them this year. I control the heat of "Hot-lanta" by giving my plants some shade when the sun's intensity is its strongest. I also don't allow the sun to have much direct contact with the few black nursery pots that I'm currently using. Watering in the AM also helps offset the heating of the container. Each grower needs to deal with the environment they are given. I've grown both in the ground and in container over the last 55+ years and have decided now the potting mixes and fertilizer/soil amendments available are far better than growing in the ground. So, even if I could have my dream 5 acre tomato ranch, I would still grow in containers - lots of containers. I mean, just think of all the soil-borne diseases that you eliminate. Anyhow, I hope the season goes well for all. Take care Ted

The subway tiles are Vallelunga Adriana in Calcatta. It's porcelain. The floor will be the same in 12" squares. The glass tiles are CRYSTAL STONE MOSAIC GLASS & STONE MIX, COLOR: IVORY (just cut and pasted that from the invoice!). I am thrilled with the tub. It really is roomy and will be great for soaking as well as providing lots of elbow room for showering. Mine is a 5' alcove tub. I discovered it at the last minute before placing my order. It is also very solid since the apron is not removable. It's all one piece. My neighbor has a Kohler Bancroft and it actually can be flexed by pushing on the side. The Expanse is far more solid -- and twice as expensive!

Very very nice choices -- classic, comfy and charming!! Love the floors -- and the re-painted bookcases -- both projects are a great foundation for so many decorating ideas and projects!!!! Well done!!! And your "lesson" about "everything in its place" --- is an excellent point ---- and you truly have "got it" as you recognize how easily things/clutter can simply grow out of control!!! And you have pounced and re-gained ground!!! Again ----- Well Done!!!! :)