well, I believe you have until mid september to get them back in the ground. as long as you keep them in a cool place between now & then. but, not a fridge. I think that would be too cold. you do know that iris are a little tricky to replant. the rhizome goes above ground, & the roots go below ground. other than the iris you found, you should probably wait till spring to see what else there is planted there. that's the fun of a new garden area. to see what you inherited from the previous owners. when I moved in here 7 years ago, I knew there were things planted here already, but, I didn't know what till the following spring. I even uncovered daylilies that had been covered over by plywood. you just never know what your going to find. good luck with your iris, & don't wait too long to get them reburied. even if you have to put them in a temporary spot, like up in front of the house or in the backyard. you can always dig them up again next year & put them where you really want them. & by then you'll know what they look like, too. don't you just love a good yard mystery? I know I do. in fact, the plants at the stores without tags are my favorite to buy. I'm getting good at recognizing plants just by what they look like. I don't even look at the tags much anymore. anyway, good luck with your mystery spot. have fun with the mystery.

Oh my, Beth, you are so sweet!!!! Well, today, I got quite a surprise. Another package at my door, and I wasn't expecting any other packages from swaps this month, so it was a mystery to me! I opened it, and it was a box from Beth, because she thought I wasn't going to receive from my pal. I can't believe you went to all that trouble!! I feel really guilty that I ended up getting two boxes from this swap. I don't feel right. I almost feel like I need to send you something now, too, Beth, because you were so sweet for sending me a box when you thought I wasn't going to get one!! I can't believe how wonderful the ladies are here on this board, you are the most generous bunch I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! Like I said, I feel really guilty, but am so grateful for your generosity, Beth. You have really brightened my day. I want to apologize to you, though, because you went through all the trouble of sending a box to me, and I ended up getting a box from my pal anyway. I hope you're not upset. Your box was so thoughtful, here is what was inside: -A really cute/thoughtful card, I love the picture! -2 kinds of Daylilies, Super Purple and Black-Eyed Stella (I love daylilies, they are quickly becoming a fav. of mine.) -A really cute little garden stake with a frog on it -An 'Autumn Leaves' candle, smells so good -Some all-purpose magnetic clips, for clipping things to the fridge and things of that nature, they will definately go to good use in this house -A few bubbles envies and some packing tape, can always use those of course! -A container of chocolate sticks Beth says are her favorite. I LOVE chocolate, but who doesn't? lol. I figured they were probably melty from the trip, so I put them in the fridge. Can't wait to try them later, they look so yummy! -A really cute fall decorated jar, full of tulip bulbs, 2 packs of seeds, and peanut butter flavored taffy candies. I didn't care if they were melty, I had to try one. Soo good. Beth, I feel so guilty that you went to all this thought and time for me, what a beautiful soul you must be! I feel like my thank you doesn't cut it, but still, thank you!! ~Summer

Dolores, Just wondering if you got a chance to sample anything yet:) We entered 29 different canned goods that I have made into the County fair last Thursday and I got all first and a few second place ribbons. That was soooo cool and made it worth it, that and my girls wanting my homemade applesauce over the ones from the store. Stacie who hopes that you like the goodies

Figured I’d add to this thread as well… 40s war home in Halifax, plumbing stack is behind the block which is located in the center of the house. I believe the house was lifted to have the foundation done in I’m guessing the late 50s. I’ve come up with: coal furnace stand/platform (there is a square cut out above it), old chimney block, just a weird obstruction when the house was built.. I would really like to take it out, a little worried if causing damage but likely going to go at it soon.