diff --git a/hardware/broccoli/README b/hardware/broccoli/README
index 65783c0..aa5f971 100644
--- a/hardware/broccoli/README
+++ b/hardware/broccoli/README
@@ -20,6 +20,9 @@ Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.
 project code name: Broccoli
 
 Trying out another wireless transceiver IC (TRC104).  It isn't finished yet.
+There are problems with the TRC104 oscillator that need to be resolved before
+testing can be completed.  Firmware for this design is being developed in
+branches/broccoli but the hardware is in trunk.
 
 hardware notes:
 
diff --git a/hardware/celery/README b/hardware/celery/README
index 2d5ea8f..da93747 100644
--- a/hardware/celery/README
+++ b/hardware/celery/README
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA.
 
 project code name: Celery
 
-Special purpose Ubertooth design.  This is not complete.
+Special purpose Ubertooth design.  This design has been abandoned.
 
 hardware notes: