Thank you irene, you stated perfectly what I was trying to say. It does appear that I've totally messed up what I was trying to do, that was not my intention. laag, in a lot of ways, I can see where it can come across like that. Money does play a part, yes, but if that was all it was, I'd toss some stuff in there, and call it good. Have you ever had a home "talk" to you, but were unable to understand what it was asking for? This house talks to me, but I no longer hear it's message clearly. I used to be able to articulate my thoughts better, that took a hit when the MS affected my cognitive abilities last year. Nothing I can do about that, but try. A little guidance and less critism to a relative newbie here would have been a much nicer way to use your time. Although in reading some of your previous responses it apprears critism is your specialty. I think I'll just go back to my little dirt pile now, and put to use the things I learned from brent, amazon and nandina, who took the time to offer their help through their advice and time. Thank you, have a good day. Sally

Betty, That is one of my favorite colors, and the posts do look so very good in that color. Most of my steel posts are already in the garden staking tomato cages and trellises, but I may paint them in the off-season before planting time next spring. They all are various shades of green from very dark to a much lighter faded green, depending on the age of the T-posts. I love that shade of blue. I have garden pots and accessories painted a very similar shade. I think it looks gorgeous with every other color in the garden, and blue is not a real easy flower color to keep going all summer long here, other than with salvias and Heavenly Blue morning glories. I always plant some lobelias in the spring just to have some blue in the garden. The lobelias tend to burn up once the really hot weather arrives, but I enjoy their blue color for as long as it lasts. I love adding color to the garden via various decorative items, but I have to be careful about adding too many colors or it looks too jumbled. So, the new back garden has some blue accents while the new garden north of the garage has plum purple ones, and will have even more once I finally get it finished. Dawn

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dees, that was very interesting info. The best part of your advice to me is to make sure the shipper puts instructions on it. This is great advice when I am the shipper. My company did tell them to call up at the front door when they sent said package. They didn't call as usual. I believe FedEx employees get paid much better to go the extra mile and the company makes more money as they are diversified in several areas I am told. They sure are the happiest young men and when I have told them how greatful I am, one of the two said to not worry we make very good money.They are well trained to speak with customers in a professional manner. My troubles are about to be over since my ex-husband made a good phone call today using his contacts to them and my company told UPS what they have witnessed through me and leveraged a deal for me when I receive any UPS packages or else they threatened to change contracts. It was eye opening to the president I work directly for because his company is known for customer service. There are books written on how they do it. They give UPS a lot of money nationwide. So, I will not be a priviledged customer I will just get what you all get for service. However, when I travel my company sends my luggage ahead to my hotel via USPS. dedtired, did you name this the FedEx Toss? Oh great now the carriers can have bragging rights for who tossed the most expensive piece. What a nut job this jerk is. I love it.You can post that every month and I will look at it. If you find out what happened to the guy (I want the smallest details like when FedEx was told what he did, what did they do - then let me know.) Kathi,I think there will be a lot of hustling in the next days. The weather is good around me anyway and this is their season to shine or lose a lot of future business. Why can't temp employees try to get noticed for doing a great job and perhaps get hired that way. I guess they are not trained well for the short time they work and get put in difficult positions. Blah, blah, blah. Thanks folks. Hope all your packages make you smile and are sealed with a kiss. The end,