Danny D wrote:
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She inquired as to whether I was "up to something" again in
"her" kitchen! Little did she know that prior, her sink had:

Uh, Danny-- You don't need help with cleaning labels, trimming
bushes or building pool poles.

this is the most valuable advice you'll ever get on Usenet-
"Quit using the kitchen sink [that your wife views as *hers*] for
science experiments!"

Put one of these in the basement or garage--
http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-6762/Detail

A $30 slop sink can save your marriage-- or your life!

Plumbing it will make it better-- but a bucket or two will make it
functional.

Jim