In answer to Louds question - Yep, we finally broke down and got a new couch. It's wonderful. A burgundy leather sectional that's like sitting in a glove. It has 6 sections and all but the center wedge are recliners.
We decided that while the Moms were at day care we would take turns as to what we would do that day. It's turned out to be really nice. We don't have to worry and we don't have to pick her up until 5:30. So it's Dad's turn to pick next time. To make it ever nicer, we pick Mama up and then go out to eat --- no cooking that day.
We may have had a major turn around with Happy Jack ( he's trying to creep into my good graces) He actually sat with us while we were supervising the chicken "free range". He only thought about lunging one time and responded to a "No". We didn't have to zap him.
Elvis may end up in the stew pot. While getting the hens back in the hen house, several of them protested and I picked them up and tossed them in the door. He didn't approve and flew at me feet first, he didn't have his spurs out. I kicked him away and poked him with the wide end of the rake. If he shows more aggressive behavior, he will find that he is not necessary for egg production.
Tomorrow we may try to get some apples - take a little trip to Hendersonville.