Below are the links for the seeds. The first is from an online seed store called park seed. It's $1.35 for one seed packet; I'm reluctant to order from this site because although the cost of the seed is cheaper it doesn't specify whether or not this variety of okra is cold tolerant and where I live has a cooler climate, even in the summer. The 2nd one is from burpee, and it's called baby bubba hybrid; it's $3.95 per packet. I realize it's more expensive however it does say it's more tolerant of cold weather. The shipping and handling for burpee is $4.95 and for park seed it's $2.95. My e-mail address is zealousone888@yahoo.com so please send me an e-mail regarding this. http://www.parkseed.com/gardening/PD/5630/ http://www.burpee.com/product/vegetables/okra/okra+baby+bubba+hybrid+-+1+pkt.+%2835+seeds%29.do

What's the emoticon for rolling eyes... really? I don't know where the camera is and I don't think it would help too much would it? It's just a hole in the wall that I'm wanting to fill with cabinets, if I can possibly afford it still... I could post my plans that I'm working up; would that help?? OK, was that enough complaining? Here's a shot of one of the cavities. This one is titled "Inside one, linens" on the plans that follow below: In the picture above let me hasten to add that while our framers left much to be desired, even they were not as poor as the photo implies; the lens is just distorted at the edges. These are fairly straight lines in reality. And it's hard to see what's going on. Believe it or not all walls are the same dusty blue. The molding is on the edge that turns inside the cavity; the other edge at 90-degress, the outside of the cavity which is really a short hall, shows up as yellow in color. It's not though. So all that molding is at right angles to the "yellow" part, and would be in the way of a built in. I've sort of decided I have to use a spacer over that part and just start the drawers inset from the molding, waste though that is. On the other side which has no molding up top because it's just a wall, there is molding at the base which I'll remove altogether. Here's another shot that shows the lip of the edging. It's actually in a squirelly corner in a different room (laundry room), but the molding is the same and the problem is the same; I want to build a cabinet into that corner too: So I've pretty much decided I just have to fill all these spaces out with filler, eh? So annoying... And so what about this one -- you can see how I've cut away the ply wood that's serving as a temporary "vanity". That can't be done down the whole length of a cabinet; I think I've got to lose space behind a filler there too. I had no idea when one chose molding this would force so many other decisions!? I am decisioned out and just plain don't want to make this one. That's why I've done nothing for over a year now.... Anyway, I'd appreciate some guidance. This shouldn't be so difficult, there must be just some rule and I'd appreciate it being stated definitively: "no, thinking outside the box will cause whiplash and wind you right back inside of it anyway; there's no way out of this: slap in some wasteful filler and call it a day".... sigh. TIA.

Painted hinges with iron hardware is a very period approach. Seems to be a very practical way to get what you want. Hinges were typically painted the same color as the woodwork. I would suggest filling the old holes with putty and re-drilling-even though you are using the same hinges. The screw holes will be pretty chewed up once you remove the old hinges; when you reinstall they may not hold well.

Thank you all so much! You truly are the dream team. It is #2, the Twist. We get so close to these things that we can't see them anymore. Friends & family run away when they see us coming, but you guys understand true obsession. Coming into the home stretch! Must say could never have solved this one in 24 hours flat without your help. Your comments were so right on! Malhgold, the hood is Prestige 1200cfm liner bought from Trevor at Eurostoves online. it sits inside a frame of 2 x 4s covered with sheet rock & painted the wall color. It has 4 baffles in a pyramid shape. The trim we decided on (after weeks of agonizing over a zillion possibilities) is just a 5" wide strip of left-over alder, the wood of the cabinets. I ordered a bunch of extra pieces of all sizes to play with & it was the simplest solution of all my hare-brained schemes. The catch-word I tried to live by during the remodel was simple & harmonious & anything that doesn't fit both qualifications is out. It has saved me from myself numerous times. I will post lots of info in a week or so since we are almost done & you all will get to see your choice in place (if you voted for 2). Thanks again for your help.