Jay, Some hidden info here...there are 3 foot pieces of 3/4" rebar inside the galvanized pipe; 1 1/2 feet above the ground and 1 1/2 feet below the ground. The galvanized pipe is 1 1/4" and 3/4" pvc sch 40 pvc fits perfectly snug inside. I drilled holes through the galvanized pipe,the pvc, and through the hip board and bolted it all together. EMT strips secure the galvanized pipe the frame on the ground. I'm glad to fill you in on anything else...just let me know! Jennifer

LOL granlan_tx I hear ya! Like the old addage, my memory is good, but short. Don't let it wander, little things shouldn't be allowed to wander too far by themselves, etc. No I didn't know that. It was funny to see these people so much younger than I remember them from other films. Now if I could remember where I put Arsenic & Old Lace. I have the tape here and it's another favorite. Want to sit back and movie out one of these days.

Excuse me if I pick on some these posts that are whinning! Our house we sold two years ago had plenty of projects and repairs over 23 years we lived in it. And I had plenty of time for the family. I coached all three boys in little league and babe ruth baseball leagues. When they went on to high school, I became president of the band parents associations and made almost every band competition for 8 straight years for two sons. Never missed my wife's birthday or our anniversay. I spent over 10 years as a Scoutmaster and two of the boys are Eagle Scouts. And yes, both my wife and I held down full times jobs with some days being 14 hours long. So don't tell me you don't have time to care of your family and your house. It takes planning and hard work to make it all go. Owning a house means you will always have a project or four to do. What did you expect? Owning a house also means pride in ownership. Whether you like it or not, the condition of your house is a reflection of you! A house can be full of children, looked lived in and still be in great condition. Two years ago we purchased what many of you would call a money pit. We saw an opportunity to get the house we wanted at a price well below the market value! The house was a mess. Some shoddy workmanship on sheetrock taping - I've redone almost every corner joint in the house. Ugly and poor landscaping. But it was mostly negelect because the people owned more than they could care for. In fact, they were bankrupt. Today, this seems to be the norm instead of the exception. So to date, 39 projects completed and counting. Some were done by contractors, but most by me. All the contractor work was completed on time and for the price quoted. I do my research and both my wife and I interview each contractor we call for an estimate. We have criteria we use to rate contractors: 1. Return calls promptly 2. Show up on time or call if delayed 3. Understand specifics of job we want done. 4. Receive an estimate within a resonable amount of time 5. Check references 6. Check quality of material being used 7. Check the Better Business Bureau I have a handful of contractors I call for specific jobs such as electrical, landscaping, major carpentry, plumbing and septic and well. Just have to juggle their schedules versus ours. A lesson for all who complain they can't get it done right. Do your research. Read up on material that pertains to your situation. Almost all the information you need is on the internet. And let's all take a lesson from our parents/ grandparents - learn to use some basic tools correctly and safely and you will be suprised what you can accomplish. Enjoy the journey. eal51 in western CT

There are safe (and beautiful) areas of Trenton just as there are unsafe and blighted areas of Pittsburgh. The reason it was not filmed in New Jersey was due to money. NJ legislators were talking of revoking film and television tax credits just around the time Trenton was being considered as a location and thus the production company decided on Pittsburgh. Serious grumblings against NJ the tax credit had a lot to do with that most ridiculous TV show 'Jersey Shore' which angered many residents and politicians who felt it demeaned the state. The NJ Assembly was due to vote on reinstating the tax credits in early Jan 2012.