Well, Jake, ain't it fun! I do love old houses, with such character and well made woodwork, etc. I'm sorry for the new expense....boy, do I understand the feeling. Still waiting to give the plumber $3000 for 1 cast iron pipe repair, then pay wall man to replace ceiling and walls, then pay someone to paint, and replace everything else that's damaged. Has to wait now for my health to pick back up. Get stronger and breath! Good for symbicort!

Ck'd outside the window upstairs this morning, from a spare bedroom, to see my feeders and patio. The squirrels were trying soooooo hard to get to the feeders I moved a couple days ago. I keep looking for the best place, best limb far enough away from the trunk or extended limb for the pesky boys/girls to not reach the seed. They keep growing!!! And, stretching...they can stretch to reach seed a remarkably long way! Amazing-holding on with only a few tiny toenails I'm impressed!

Last evening the birds went crazy. It was like folks in New York...running to the newly open bars to be with people, get drinks, have fun. They did have fun. I love what's happening out there, with birdbath, fountain, seed cakes, suet, and different kinds of seeds, solar lights that don''t work because the electric light is too bright. Now, just want to get the little pavers and wall and repot stuff and it'll be another little sanctuary for them and for me.

Be well, Jake, You can make it through the re-piping. I did. years ago. It's a mess to do and deal but we are strong. We are blessed. Enjoy your day, my friend. Blessings. elizabeth