It looks like we might be riding into the clear. I have no illusions that they're entirely gone, but they're backing down. Last night we found no trails, no swarms, nothing. I found a single ant scouting about, and I killed it. If we keep up what we're doing, take everything off the floor, and spray all the baseboards, we may be home free. ( Read more... )

No, not the anime. I just thought it a fitting title for my newest rant/fear. You've read the horror stories about the ants. Well this morning when I woke up, after dealing with more stuff from last night (laundry, getting the comforter out of the tub, etc.), I got dressed to leave. We have one laundry hamper, so it gets filled with whites. ( Read more... )

I need to start exercising more. This week I started back on the exercise and healthy eating regimen. Let's see if it works, right? Low fat instant breakfast drink, rice & veggies (and sometimes some meat) for lunch, sensible dinner. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are gym mornings, and Tuesday and Thursday Joel and I will be going to the local ( Read more... )