IâÂÂm off to Granger after being spoiled with this timer 20-30 years at least. I finally got some good results as turning off and the wound down stopping but not consistently. ItâÂÂs has been handy to charge (boatâÂÂs batt) for 2-3 hrs or use the compressor 2-3 hrs and have a backup toward getting them off (vs hearing the compressor come on later). I actually plug and unplug the items into the mounted receptacle with the timer using half of the 4 way electrical box. IâÂÂll add the radio on low as a reminder when I go up with the new timer. LOL. Moving On!

"I find you last post the most pleasant and agreeable - what happened ? LOL I see nothing to argue about and I would agree with most..." You agree with what, me buying the beer? Cheapskate. Since there's an open invite to post pics I figure I would do so. I knew there was a rock on the side hill of my driveway that was fairly large and buried just below the surface so I set out to see how big it is. Here's my rig: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r97/johnstem15/445ldrbb.jpg I'm working uphill to dig it free: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r97/johnstem15/digrock1.jpg Now in the driveway working it out. I ran out of traction before power: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r97/johnstem15/digrock2.jpg And here's the beast up close: http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r97/johnstem15/bigrock.jpg I didn't take it all the way out, I reset it so it slants into the hill a little more. Right now it's playing an integral role in keeping my driveway from eroding. Retaining wall may be on tap for the spring so I might just tangle with him again. Apparently I'm too dumb to post pics inline so all you get are urls.

One option to consider is cork flooring. Have you thought about this? It's eco-friendly and about the same price as regular hard wood floors with labor included (although it is easy to do yourself I think). I personally have not had it done but have heard great things. This site has some cork flooring reviews if you're interested. Here is a link that might be useful: Viewpoints Cork Flooring Reviews

I didn't care for my down comforter; it's in a space bag under the bed. It was always going flat in the middle and fat on the outsides, even though it had boxed channels. I was too warm under it most of the time. Try a silk comforter for the ultimate in luxury and perfect sleeping. My son swears by his and what I've seen of it (never slept under) I love it. Super light weight. Slumps down to conform to every curve of your body. He sleeps under it summer and winter. Only thing you can't do is pop it in the washing machine; that would ruin it.