Eff'n carpenter bees.  They're back and gnawing at the underside of the roof over my deck.  I've killed two females so far and am presently waiting for a third to feel comfortable enough to come back so I can make another attempt at her life.  My pest control company, which was here a few weeks ago is to return tomorrow, not that I see them doing more than dusting in the holes.  Big whoop.

The company that put the roof on assured me they never had issues with carpenter bees coming after it.  The internet assured me if we varnished that wood it would keep them away.  Nope.

Still waiting for the swing set to get scheduled.  I haven't done anything with regard to the mud pit either.