It's a shame the father was such a "grumpy old man", but older men often get that way due to tiredness, illness, or whatever. If I were the son, I would have apologized profusely and offered a full refund for the damaged daylily. It's not worth it to make an enemy out of a customer to quibble over details. You got one fan, yes. But you certainly didn't get what you paid for, desired & thought you were getting!! Also, the son needs to be certain someone pleasant is available to show customers around and answer questions.

Kitchenaid ovens have had problems in the past - can't comment on current status. Kitchenaid fridges and DWs get really good reviews - I've had a KA fridge, DW, and trash compactor for over 8 years without any problems. With your budget constraints I wouldn't worry about dual fuel - gas ovens work very well these days, but I would get a convection gas oven. Another brand to look at in your price range is Bosch.

Sorry to hear about your situation. We have an even longer run of about 40 feet with 4 bends and are looking at a new set too. Interesting that when I looked at the GE website, the equivalent model in gas didn't indicate it was capable of doing a long run. To make life even more confusing, in digging thru online GE manuals, I found a chart for GE products that lists by dryer size, turns and distance, what size dryer they recommended. The chart is listed in the manual for DBGT650GH. The way that chart reads, you might think that any GE dryer is capable of doing some distance... We are looking at the new GE Profile ones that have the triangular shaped windows, the GE Harmony series and the Maytag Bravos series. All of those indicate they are long run vent capable and the two GE products are at the higher end of the above chart.

Dawn, your box of monarda will be heading your way this morning. I'll post a tracking number when I get home. PS: Re: your note, I sent you a full medium flat rate box. I had so much that I threw away half of what I pictured in a post above. Erica, I don't know if you got it but the Geum Mai tai was kind of a joke because it's a known adult beverage that makes people happy! Happy, happy happy Lisa