Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I have learned how to operate the sprinkler system (you are right there is a manual on line for everything), trimmed the hedges (imagining someone's neck in the clippers is a great energy boost). When AH took off his wedding band, I ripped down 2 layers of wallpaper/fabric covering. I guess even if I don't always know I am doing - doing something is better than nothing right?