Wiz, I am so happy for you!

Jenn, sorry about the competition. I hope the drops help you!

Well, I buckled and hired the landscaper. He called back and took off some money, guess he needs the work as much as I need it done. We worked out a deal for less money and we're all happy. I can afford to pay some cash and some on the cc so it should work out and it saves me from having to do it all.

This is what he's doing and it's a big job. Take out all the river rock around the house and back yard and replace with mulch. Raise all brick border up around the house and back shed (it sunk in over the years). There are lots of brick, it's a HUGE job. Plant 8 shrubs and remove two berry plants that are out of control. He can do this in 1-2 days where it would take me and my son at least the whole summer.

No one wants my rock dangit. Any takers in the area? It's free and if you can get it out of here by this weekend it's yours. We both gain, you get free rock, I get money off labor.