bad news, good news

bad news - it's been way too cold to paint or garden
good news - the 10 day forcast says dry, sunny and warmer. We're calling the bulldozer  guy tomorrow to see if we can finish our dirt thing.

bad news - our contractor has given up. He was supposed to send us quotes on the kennel and we've had no contact at all.
good news - we'll save a bunch of money by just going to home depot and doing it ourselves. It's not that complicated and we've already bought posts and concrete,  just waiting for it to get warmer (see #1)

good news - the old house has been on the market for about a week. We've had 3 showings (no offers yet), and our agents are doing an open house today.

More good news - I won tickets to the NW flower show (twice!!!)
One with the doggies in the Subaru (that one got a $25 subaru gift card too)

and once with a caption contest that was all about votes. (thanks if you voted for me)
The caption contest qualifies me to be in another contest drawing for two MORE tickets and $250 to spend at the show. I don't need any more tickets, and would pass those on, the $, though.........

Bad news - my overwhelming case of spring fever is not being helped by all the gorgeous plant catalogs that are coming in the mail.

More bad news - we currently have an acre of frozen mud, and it's a LONG way from being anything that resembles landscaping. (see #1 about the bulldozer guy - we can't do ANYTHING until he's done)

Gotta end with good news - the dry weather that's coming is also supposed to be warmer. I'll be able to finish painting the columns, work on re-planting my peony trees, and DH will be put to work digging the post holes for the kennel.

Here's hoping we hear from bulldozer guy AND the real estate agents!!!!!