O.K. I've set my quit date - March 7 - I've figured out that there is always some disaster to deal with (ie an excuse not to quit!) so regardless of the fact that a leak in my bathroor has caused hunks of plaster lath and drywall to fall this morning, and that we have torn out more walls and ceilings while searching for the elusive source of water. Plastering may in fact be soothing to the soul. If nothing else - my hands will be busy!