Penny wrote: All you need to install this system is: a blow torch for warming the ends of the lines when connecting or turning a corner; a plastic pipe cutter knife; a bunch of right angles, pass-throughs, line close-offs, etc., etc.; a bundle or two of giant hair-pins for hold-downs; a diagram of the area to be watered; and usually, a clock to run it all. <snip> I have the strongest feeling of deja vu reading your note! You and a woman who pops up on this list from time to time bear an uncanny resemblence to each other in interests, skills, etc. Do you know Jaimie (or Jaime...can't remember how she spells her name!)? If not, you should definitely spend time talking with her. Two peas in a pod for certain! And you're both living in New York, which is even more remarkable. Catharine