[mudman]

Things have gotten really bad for me. Most of my income comes from landscape renovations and designing/installing 'dream backyards'. I just can't see many people writing me big checks for that kinda stuff next season.

To make matters worse there are so many failing companies slashing prices just to get some work that I can't compete on price. Normally I'm able to get jobs on a number of other factors but most of my leads are only looking at the bottom line. The few people who are looking for a superb contractor are also the ones that will wait things out before writing big checks.

Savings have already been depleted and I'm not sure what we're going to do next.