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Message Posted: Aug 22, 2012 7:04:20 AM
Good morning!
Thank you FOF.
Had the thirst to hike to a 5,000 foot mountain. Drove in fog very early in the morning that had 250' visibility beside the Connecticut River. Visibility increased to 750' nearly 20 miles from the river, and when some elevation was gained. When the Village of Jefferson was reached one could see the many mountains above the fog, look into the valley and see the fog hang, like water in a swimming pool.
The huge Appalachia parking lot, named for a railroad station (1896-1941) on the Boston & Maine R.R. on US Rte 2 in Randolph was greatly overflowed with vehicles parked hundreds of feet from the trail head. Found one of 3 empty spaces in the lot, snapped on my backpack, and hit the Valley Way Trail.
There are several beautiful waterfalls on Snyder Brook with the pleasant sound of water falling for the first ½ mile. The trail becomes rocks and roots with some moderate footing. Decided to take the side Watson Path, never taken before to the summit. In about .5 mile the dog was unable to scramble up the steep ledges so we returned to the main Valley Way Trail.
Slogging up the now wet and muddy trail the trail becomes more steep and rough. Soon the scrub line of tiny trees twisted together, known as Krumholtz, was reach. In the distance the Madison Springs Hut at 4,800' is reached. A dozen backpacks were outside from hikers taking just a bottle of water, know as slack packing, to the 5,367' summit.
Was tired from climbing on the Watson Path and my feet began to ache. passed on the summit and visiting the inside of the hut. Sat for a while then headed down. When the Watson Path was reached a woman and her dog were going to take that route. "Unless your dog is two years ol*, she will not make it to the summit," she was told. She said, "Hey I know you." It was a long time hiking companion who we both lost email addresses of. We exchanged them after lots of trail talk and plan to hike again.
The rocks and roots were rocked my ankles back and forth so much my feet began to throb. Slowly and safely the descend was made. Hiking the day before and much of the week, had not given my feet a needed rest. With a solid ½ mile and about 500' feet completed on the other trail, this hike was far more than the 3,500 feet of elevation gain in 3.8 miles, a round trip of 7.6 miles, that was completed in 5 hours. Was surprised to see only saw 16 hikers, 8 were solo, and just 1 other dog. No views, yet quite the quad building hike.
It's a chilly 45° outside with the high to be 81°
Have a fabulous day!
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Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 8:01:59 AM
sounds delightful
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Message Posted: Aug 21, 2012 6:51:15 AM
Hello sisurf and friends
Planned to leave early yesterday morning to hike to a 5,000 Footer in the Presidential Mountain Range. The clouds had a 2,800' ceiling, views would not be seen, so decided to visit a popular waterfall on the edge of the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Driving through Franconia Notch saw 100's of vehicles with overflow parking on the banks of Interstate 93. The normally huge parking lots were completely filled with tourists and hikers. The parking lot of the falls was nearly filled before 10 AM. Many hikers were heading for Owl's Head, a 19 mile hike, or to the three Bond Mtns, a 24 mile round trip.
Other hikers were heading to Franconia Falls to view the strong currents of the East Branch of the Pemigewasset River. That was our destination. Not far from the parking lot, one crosses a suspension bridge 180' in length. The Lincoln Woods trail begins and takes one 2.9 miles to the Franconia Falls Trail with another .4 of miles to the falls proper.
Many young and the adventurous climb down into a 16' long chute to be propelled by water and then drop 10-12' into a swirling pool of white water. About 100 kids, adults, the elderly and a few dogs are spectators to see this most popular feature. Other falls nearby look like this and this.
Suddenly a flash mob of 50 teens showed up. There was a line 6-10 deep waiting to take the chute. When it time for me to leave, dozens of teens jogged by. It was a college cross country track practice day. Looked like a city crowd on the way out. This hike has a 350 foot imperceptible rise in elevation on the former R.R. bed, in the 3.3 miles to the falls. The round trip is 6.6 miles.
Have a splendid day!
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Message Posted: Aug 20, 2012 8:21:32 AM
hope all is well
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Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 7:00:44 AM
Good morning sisurf and everyone!
Wanted to hike to a summit in the Presidential Range with a view since we may be having four days of overcast or rain. The cloud ceiling early this morning was 3,000' so all of those mountain summits were in the clouds. Still headed towards Crawford Notch for a look at the clouds and to develop a contingency hike.
Sure had my heart set on some rugged elevation gain, not a flat walk, and to get in some views. Decided on hiking North Sugarloaf and Middle Sugarloaf which are way under 3,000'. Did get my wish. The steady elevation gain was very robust and the last 100' had a fabulous steep scramble to the top.
The views from North Sugarloaf (2,310') were stunning to the Southwest, North, and Northeast The feeling was such a delight. Clouds swirled ominously undulating across and over the Presidentials. It was not the day to be on them for views.
The steepness on the descent scared the daylights out of me, especially on the very loose scree. One tricky few minutes of heart pounding and truly dangerous descent. The trail was backtracked to the junction of the Middle Sugarloaf (2,539') with that easier section of the trail hiked, at times on bare ledge.
This section has a most steep ascent and has a latter to get to the top. The dog must have remembered our ladders hiked in the past. She went up and down like it was stairs. More Fantastic views from this open summit except for the swirling clouds among the Prezzies. After 30 minutes or so my fullness of views was completed and we headed down.
On the descent we said our hellos to two 10-12 y/o boys with their parents and another group of 4 kids with three women. There was a group of six in the parking lot who asked where the trailhead was. It is obscured across the other side of a bridge of the Zealand River. A group of nine hikers had just gotten out of their vehicles on the Zealand Road parking lot. Nice to get in the hike quiet and alone. This hike is 3.4 miles with an 1,150 foot gain in elevation.
Called the small engine repair shop at home and they said, "We have all your parts". Nice to hear this. Will pick them up when in that town after the market is visited. The temp this morning is a nice 55° with one window open. The high should be a lovely 72°. There is a 60% chance of rain and t-storms. Some of that 60% is falling already.
Have a fantastic day!
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Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 10:22:39 PM
Unless your civic club gets bent out of shape. leave the pretty flowers.
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Message Posted: Jul 17, 2012 7:07:35 AM
just popping in to say hi will back read later
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Message Posted: Jul 9, 2012 2:19:11 PM
Sis, I added those pics, that you wanted, to my album.
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Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 6:22:41 AM
Hi ya sis!
GB is bback to working again. Trouble w/some photo albums is all, for now.
Knew about the horses as this is farm and riding country. Only knew about the monarchs and not that a rabbit would eat milkweed.
Sad that you had to go through so much and it cost lots of money and time. Way to many laws in VB. Here if one doesn't mow their lawn it's just the talk of the town.
Growing Concord grapes to eat and hope to have many extra to give to my church's free food to the needy. They pass out meat and veggies to those who are less fortunate. Way too many are out of work, loosing their vehicles, and their homes to the banks. Way too many houses have for sale signs on them. Most thankful to be in fine shape. Thank God.
Hike several times a week. Really haven't post them here as this is your thread on black eyes Susie's. Would make my entire front yard a massive perennial garden for the bees, hummers, butterflies, using 3 foot flowers, no weeds.
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 9:26:16 PM
Thank for the info on the horses, MidnightSun. I didn't realize milkweed is poisonous to them. The rabbit doesn't seem to have a problem eating the milkweed though. Now that's a first for me. I thought only Monarch caterpillars nibbled on milkweed!
Are you making wine out of those concord grapes, MidnightSun?
Hmm, we got a hiker in our midsts, I see.
The last couple of days, I've been having problems signing in myself. I kept getting knocked off. Today seems to be a better day with gasbuddy.
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Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 9:16:24 PM
Hi goldieolds and MidnightSun.
No I never did get any compensation for my loss and aggravation, never mind the pain and having to go to the doctor because of running out barefoot to stop the city crew very early in the morning! They left tall hard stalks from the Susies every where! They didn't cut the stuff to the grown. They would have been better off just pulling the Susies out of the ground. So in short I never did get reimbursed for my expenses. I did have to pay a lawyer's fee of $750.00 and for a doctor's visit, plus medicine. The court case was dropped when the moment we got a lawyer. We never even got our say so in court and the City officials never showed up once again!
I'm wondering myself what cost them 1/2 mil. I wasn't paid a red cent for all this lost and aggravation that was really uncalled for. If only Roach and his gang crew would have googled my plants, they would have realized the Black Eyed Susies were not weeds! I sure would like to have their jobs with that great pay for knowing nothing.
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Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 7:16:34 AM
Good morning sis and everyone!
Think that it is marvelous that the birds are enjoying your Susies and folks are parking in front of the house. Think the info sign is a very good idea as is the Susie and common milkweed. Hope horses aren't to eat the milkweed, it poisons them. Yey the birds, butterflies, and such like them. You should feel most pleased and satisfied after an 11 month war. Back you up 110%.
GB trouble with Errors hitting the 'Post a reply' or 'Post message' button since 3:30 PM Friday. A page says "Server Error in '/' Application. Runtime Error" or "Sorry - an error occured Back to Home Page"
4¼ miles were hiked yesterday with a gain in elevation of 650 feet.
Did lots of garden maintenance in the afternoon. The Concord grapes are growing lots of fruit. In an effort to keep the energy to the fruit one vine was cut and all new bud growth continues to be removed. It will be wonderful to have my own grapes, if the season continues to remain through September.
The temp is a pleasant 56° this morning. The high should be 79° with a 40% chance of rain and t-storms. Plan to get in some miles later.
Have a tremendous day!
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[Edited by: MidnightSun at 6/23/2012 7:23:51 AM EST]
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Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 1:38:35 AM
Sis, did you ever get any compensation for your loss and aggravation? Or at least reimbursed for your expenses? I don't recall, did you have to pay the high fine, or was that dropped when the court case was dropped?
I'm wondering what cost them 1/2 mil. I'm sure you didn't get paid that much (would have been nice, wouldn't it?)
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Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 12:20:01 PM
I have to admit, MidnightSun, after Plastic's post, I am gloating quite a bit!
I've been noticing lately when I return from grocery trips, cars have been parking in front of my house. I was going to park my car in the drive way, but I didn't want to scare anyone off, so I also parked my car at the curb. I was kind of wondering what all the fuss was all about. Then all of a sudden a saw a swarm of yellow finches having a field day on the susies. What a lovely sight, not only to see mother nature at work, but others enjoying it also. I got a kick out of a young girl reading off what my National Wildlife sign said, to her Dad while they were on bikes with baby brother in tow. Sometimes if I'm coming home from an errand and I see people or cars out front I'll park across the street, so I can enjoy just watching the amazement of peoples' faces enjoying my susies.
I'm thinking of putting up some information as to what one can see if they look even more closely to my property. Also I'm thinking of leaving black eyed susie seeds and common milkweed seeds that smell better then roses when in bloom for the taking. Nothing has gone to seed yet, so that will be a little bit later, probably around August some time. My Common milkweed is just starting to bloom with snow ball like flowers on them. I just love the sweet smell of the common milkweed while stepping into my house.
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Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 6:54:27 AM
Didn't realize or read the road was widened. Great that the flowers were saved/ Kind of like that you will cost VB a grand chunk of change. Will also return to see how things are going.
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Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 3:05:36 PM
Man oh man, Plastic! I can't wait to hear the rest of this story!
MidnightSun, they had to widen the roadway, that's the reason for the transplant of the flowers. I think it's so great that the city did such a wonderful job in helping out to preserve these very rare flowers! Here where I live, they probably wouldn't even know that it was a flower, probably call it a weed, and mow the darn sucker down anyway. It sure sounds like there's some smart nature lovers in Texas!
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Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 8:59:24 AM
Hey, sis. Talked to someone in the know. Turns out that your case with the city is going to cost them about a half mil! Heads are rolling! Good job for standing up for your rights!
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Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 7:12:55 AM
Good morning sis!
Have planted strawberries in my garden for the first time ever about a month ago or so. Have flowers and runners already. They like our heat wave.
How is your lawn doing this year or are you planting flowers? You could always grow strawberries in a section. Wouldn't need much of an area. Just a thought.
Liked the read of the rare plant in TX. Yet why dig them up and not just allow them to grow naturally?
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Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 2:43:40 PM
I think I'll move to Texas!
Well I'll be.....
Rare TX plant find prompts county help
Crews helping dig out and move exotic plant
Stewart was pleased to have gotten so much help from the county.
"Hays County has been incredibly generous and this road crew here is working to save these plants," he said. "They've recognized the value of this. They have to do this in order to widen the road but they're saying go for it
get these plants."
Stewart hopes the community sees the value of saving what he calls an important part of the Hill Country's wild life.
"What we want to do is have the seeds so that we can give it to people and say, 'Here, grow this plant, grow it in your garden, grow it in your restoration.' If we get blooms like these in the nursery, we'll have it made."
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Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 10:08:16 PM
Goldieolds, boy oh boy have we been up in the wee hours. Your 3ish and me I think it read 5 something in the morning, last I checked!
Just to let you know, those proud Susies are shining brightly in the same spot as last year, when the city came to mow them down.
The yellow finches are already staking out their claim for the seeds, but still no seeds to be found on the Susies. Last year the Susies last til August. I see a few neighbors are doing the Susies this year also. Of cause not a whole lawn full of them. So far the city is letting us alone, why I'm not sure. They are the same old Susies in the same old spot.
~ giggles. Neighbors have said they've seen the city truck down the road a few times. Maybe they'll will find another sucker to get money out of.
"That "God" and St. Francis story is too funny. I'm going to share it on some other GB forums."
I loved God and St. Francis story myself so very much! Good for you, Goldieolds, for spreading it around! Maybe others will start thinking outside the box also or better yet, more in tune with nature.
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Message Posted: Jun 14, 2012 3:14:09 AM
Hi Sis, glad to see you back.
Are your Susies in the front yard again this year? Or did you have to relegate them to the back?
That "God" and St. Francis story is too funny. I'm going to share it on some other GB forums.
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Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 4:13:31 PM
Hi ye all!
Edible landscaping, oh I just love that idea, Goldieolds!
I'm going to have to look into that idea. The problem where I live in Virginia is that the soil is nothing, but clay. I can't grow much in clay, but I'll bet I could make some very fine Williamsburg bricks. ;)
I normally end up digging up my clay and putting in some nice top soil. It gets a bit expensive though, that's why I like the idea of the black eyed susies. Those things just about grown in anything and they don't need much water!
Keep the ideas coming though, Goldieolds, because I'll be darn tooting I'll figure something out if I want to grow it.
My susies are so beautiful this year! I ended up buying some seeds so I could get a more packed full of susies and I must say I am enjoying it and so are the neighbors. My National Wildlife sign is also hanging out front now. I bought a few ornaments. Walmart has these butterflies that are solar and light up at night. I'm thinking on putting one on the water fountain and the rest in the field of susies. The only problem is I have to go to a few Walmarts because they only sell two of the butterflies per box.
Well that's it for now, I have to run. When I get the chance I'll have to put some new pictures up. I would be thrilled if the rest of you could share also. You could share anything about gardening or even butterflies you see in your yard, etc. I love photos, so photo away!
Thanks so much for hanging with me!
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Message Posted: Jun 13, 2012 3:49:09 PM
My Gasbuddy buddy, Timothyu, had sent me this charming message from God. I felt it was way to good to keep it to myself, so I'm passing it on to
ye all here.A classic by unknown...
God said: "Frank, you know all about gardens and nature. What in the world is going on down there on the planet? What happened to the dandelions, violets, milkweeds and stuff I started eons ago? I had a perfect no-maintenance garden plan.Those plants grow in any type of soil, withstand drought and multiply with abandon.The nectar from the long-lasting blossoms attracts butterflies, honey bees and flocks of songbirds. I expected to see a vast garden of colors by now. But, all I see are these green rectangles."
St. FRANCIS:
It's the tribes that settled there, Lord. The Suburbanites. They started calling your flowers 'weeds' and went to great lengths to kill them and replace them with grass.
GOD:
Grass? But, It's so boring.It's not colorful. It doesn't attract butterflies, birds and bees; only grubs and sod worms. It's sensitive to temperatures. Do these Suburbanites really want all that grass growing there?
ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently so, Lord. They go to great pains to grow it and keep it green. They begin each spring by fertilizing grass and poisoning any other plant that crops up in the lawn.
GOD:
The spring rains and warm weather probably make grass grow really fast. That must make the Suburbanites happy.
ST. FRANCIS:
Apparently not, Lord. As soon as it grows a little, they cut it-sometimes twice a week.
GOD:
They cut it? Do they then bale it like hay?
ST.. FRANCIS:
Not exactly, Lord. Most of them rake it up and put it in bags.
GOD:
They bag it? Why? Is it a cash crop? Do they sell it?
ST. FRANCIS:
No, Sir, just the opposite. They pay to throw it away.
GOD:
Now, let me get this straight. They fertilize grass so it will grow. And, when it does grow, they cut it off and pay to throw it away?
ST. FRANCIS:
Yes, Sir.
GOD:
These Suburbanites must be relieved in the summer when we cut back on the rain and turn up the heat. That surely slows the growth and saves them a lot of work.
ST.. FRANCIS:
You aren't going to believe this, Lord. When the grass stops growing so fast, they drag out hoses and pay more money to water it, so they can continue to mow it and pay to get rid of it.
GOD:
What nonsense. At least they kept some of the trees. That was a sheer stroke of genius, if I do say so myself. The trees grow leaves in the spring to provide beauty and shade in the summer. In the autumn, they fall to the ground and form a natural blanket to keep moisture in the soil and protect the trees and bushes. It's a natural cycle of life.
ST.. FRANCIS:
You better sit down, Lord. The Suburbanites have drawn a new circle. As soon as the leaves fall, they rake them into great piles and pay to have them hauled away.
GOD:
No!? What do they do to protect the shrub and tree roots in the winter to keep the soil moist and loose?
ST. FRANCIS:
After throwing away the leaves, they go out and buy something which they call mulch. They haul it home and spread it around in place of the leaves.
GOD:
And where do they get this mulch?
ST. FRANCIS:
They cut down trees and grind them up to make the mulch.
GOD:
Enough! I don't want to think about this anymore. St. Catherine, you're in charge of the arts. What movie have you scheduled for us tonight?
ST.. CATHERINE:
'Dumb and Dumber', Lord. It's a story about....
GOD: Never mind, I think I just heard the whole story from St. Francis.
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Message Posted: Jun 4, 2012 7:18:35 AM
Hi Sis.
Here's an idea for you, and you city will "love" it. Ha!
Foodscaping.
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In the extreme, edible landscaping or foodscaping can even mean replacing grass with something edible. For Jeremy Lekich of Nashville Foodscapes, the world is already his salad bar.
"It's called lambsquarter," he says, chomping into what laymen would consider a garden-variety weed. "Most people know it. It grows everywhere in disturbed soils, and it's actually the wild ancestor of quinoa.".
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Let us know how your yard/garden is doing this year.
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Message Posted: May 23, 2012 5:21:44 AM
Hi Sis, what's in your yard this year?
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 5:33:01 PM
Hey, that's a great idea!
Let's show some of our handy work of the outdoors.
Right now I'm working on planting a Bing Cherry tree. Did you know you need two cherry trees to pollinate and one of the cherries has to be the opposite. So I had to buy my favorite, the sweet Bing Cherry and one sour cherry tree.
I also bought a passion vine for my Gulf Fritillary to lay her eggs on. It's such a beautiful flower too.
Oh and yesterday, my next door neighbor had a very odd cocoon. It looked like a pecan, but with a dry leaf on it. It turned out to be a Giant Silkworm Moth that laid her eggs on their maple tree. I had no clue the maple tree leaves are a host for food for the Giant Silkworm Moth caterpillar. Now I'm wondering, gee how many of those things wrapped themselves in the leaves and then fell to the ground only to be grinned up with the lawn motor!! So during fall time, keep your eyes glued to the leaves that fall to the ground that you may have raked up. I read the Giant Silkworm Moth only lives for a week and has no mouth so it does not nectar on any flowers. I thought that was a bit strange for Mother Nature to do!
I hope and pray everyone is doing fine. I must say, I so enjoy to see you all coming back in here! Thanks for the smile!
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:24:46 AM
yes siss what is the front yard going to be like this year
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Message Posted: Apr 17, 2012 1:20:28 AM
Sissurf, do you know yet what you are planting in your front yard this year?
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Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 11:21:08 PM
A friend north of us says that her 500 daffodil bulbs are all blooming now. She is on a country road, so she is free to do what she wants! Nothing nearby but farms, and almost everyone going by is driving.
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Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 6:10:25 PM
hey there nature people. just saw something very different here.... I THINK.... operative word here.... it was a red-billed firefinch! very pretty. looked much like the female cardinals I see here. nice reds, but with the grey coloring in the wings... but the head type was definitely that of a finch. and it was much smaller than the cardinals here. shame I couldn't get a pic, but there's no way I could have without frightening it away.
the flowers are going nuts here. hoping the columbines frosty sent me will bloom this year. hummingbird feeder is up and going. roses are already blooming....
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Message Posted: Apr 12, 2012 12:36:00 AM
I heard a talk on radio today about seminars teaching how to use alternatives to normal grass, for lots of different reason, including water conservation and avoiding mowing. I missed the name given, but there is a type of grass that grows to about a foot tall, and then bends over, so it never has to be mowed! I want some!
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Message Posted: Mar 26, 2012 8:49:50 AM
that is so funny sis
all the daffs are blooming, the hyacinths are coming out and the lilacs will be open soon.
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Message Posted: Mar 25, 2012 7:07:06 AM
OK, just popping in for a quickie. We'll talk big time later.
A sign from the Certified Wildlife Habitat reads:
"It's spring.
We are so excited,
we wet our plants."
See what one lonely L can do?! ~ snicker
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Message Posted: Mar 19, 2012 12:16:56 AM
Things must be progressing early down there - what is your plan this year?
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Message Posted: Mar 16, 2012 8:47:56 AM
all the daffs and tulips and crocuses are coming up
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BayleeBuggy
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Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:02:27 PM
So if the city now owns it, will they continue to mow the protected wetlands? Seems to be their ususal practice . . . .
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FULL OF FUN
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Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 11:09:12 AM
wow, your town has some really great people working for them, hope they are elected and dont get in again
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plastic
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Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 10:10:10 AM
"The city was responding to a high weeds complaint, but did not realize that the 37-acre property in Denbigh was protected wetlands..."
HA HA HA HA! What idiots! I wonder if they'll be penalized for disturbing a wetland in the Federally protected Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
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goldieolds
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Message Posted: Feb 22, 2012 7:15:37 AM
Hi Sis. Did you ever get any compensation for your experience? Or do you still have a lawsuit pending?
That article raises some even bigger red flags. First, a developer trying to get away with building on protected wetlands? And then when they found out is was a no-go, they must have wanted to get rid of the land, dontcha think? A developer just hanging onto and maintaining and paying taxes on land they cannot build on, just because it looks nice? Yeah, right.
Maybe they wanted to get around the rules, and when the realized they could not, perhaps they were looking for a way to unload it. And the city decided to help them out?
Does anyone know what can be done with wetlands, if anything, besides making it parkland (or building a freeway ramp, it appears)?
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BayleeBuggy
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Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 11:31:48 PM
Wow, what a bunch of idiots - almost as bad as the current crop in TO. I'm so glad we don't live in either town.
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sissurf
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Message Posted: Feb 21, 2012 1:07:26 PM
February 17, 2012
Oh so my Susies were not the first big mistake that Harold Roach, the city's codes compliance director has made, check out this HUGE mistake!
NEWPORT NEWS — It might have been the most expensive mowing job in city history — as Newport News is now paying $950,000 to buy a property it shouldn't have mowed.
Sounds like a bunch of uneducated morons if you ask me, with well paying jobs. Where on earth do they get these morons?
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FULL OF FUN
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Message Posted: Jan 27, 2012 9:42:04 AM
well at least something good will come out of a bank
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BayleeBuggy
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Message Posted: Jan 10, 2012 4:02:06 PM
I just finished listening to a radio interview about setting up a hundred butterfly gardens in schools all over the area - not sure if this means Ontario as a whole or just around Toronto. Sponsored by a leading bank, etc., and backed by the provincial govt as a way to help monarchs and other species that need assistance.
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MidnightSun
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Message Posted: Jan 4, 2012 7:00:58 AM
Happy New Year to all.
Wishing you all the blessings of the New Year...the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends.
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sissurf
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Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 11:46:34 PM
LOL!
Now that was good, Goldieolds!
And a boom-a-rang of blessings to the rest of you numb nuts for the New Year.
Still smiling...
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goldieolds
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Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 7:57:54 PM
Wishing you a BLOOMING New Year (with no weed whackers!)
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FULL OF FUN
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Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 9:57:33 AM
Happy new year
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BayleeBuggy
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Message Posted: Dec 26, 2011 12:03:59 AM
Thank you , sis! And I hope your holidays are great - and next year, and the planting season, a lot better than this year!
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sissurf
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Message Posted: Dec 25, 2011 10:12:54 PM
And a very Merry Christmas to you Unclesnipe. I'm glad to see you came to the Susies thread, because I can't post on your white board? shucks!
Many blessings to all those who come here. I hope it was a jolly one!
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unclesnipe
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Message Posted: Dec 25, 2011 2:28:32 PM
Merry Christmas to the susans, and the flower people! :D
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