Judy, I also have a pension plan with my workplace now, and the company matches my contributions. The benefits tend to be better though with either a city or provincial job. Right now I have dental and 80% of prescription medications, plus travel insurance, but no eye care. With most government jobs, eye care is also included.
The gate my grandma brought over on the weekend seems to be doing its job so far! Her husband used it to contain his old beagle back in the day. It's huge in my place and I'll get Scott to cut it down when he's home, and I'll paint it too. It has wooden slats all the way up, but the spaces between are about 2 inches wide so Layla has a better view of the outside world lol. She can't climb up it, can't jump over it, and can't knock it over. It's wonderful!
