We have some very young lettuce, carrots, somewhat older green beans, lots of cabbage and broccoli plants, and even a few freshly planted cukes up. The cukes have small fruit on them now and we're watching them carefully. the spring tomatoes have set some fruit again and we're getting a couple of small tomatoes every other day or so. Nothing like the spring/summer production but still nice and tasty. Friend called today and wants us to come by and pick up pecans tomorrow. Think a couple of 5-gallon buckets full should be enough. <VBG> I spent the day yesterday driving to and from the Houston VA medical center and seeing the doc at the surgical clinic for about 10 minutes. I don't have to return for six months and then I go for another carotid imaging session. Doc seems to think the incision is healing nicely and I'm only showing a small amount of facial numbness as a side effect. Seems to think that will go away eventually as it doesn't affect the operation of eyes, ears, facial muscles, etc. Now if I could just get rid of this cough from being intubated. Still - Life is good. George