Now how's a Gazelle supposed to get up into a tree house, Holly and Brain? <dang humans, they certainly don't understand us four footed creatures> But if you outfit that thing with a ramp, I'll gladly come enjoy the view with ya!


Ewizabeth, are you sure that the rabbits won't burrow under the brick? I'd be a bit hesitant to jump into the replacement without first doing a bit of investigation of that issue. Maybe there's a way to screen out the rabbits from the bottom of the deck--can you put a skirting around it with a backing of chicken wire that extends down into the earth a bit to prevent them from burrowing under it? It'd probably be cheaper than putting in brick.

FlyFishin, daffs are remarkably resiliant. I'd believe that they'll come out of it just fine--and the crocus shoots too. Crocuses are usually pretty early. You often see photos of them in snow.