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Garden tips for July
By Ray Ridlen
July is a busy month for gardeners. Here are some suggestions for caring for your vegetables, fruit, landscape and lawn this month.
Maintain frequent, shallow cultivation.
Keep an eye out for corn earworm, cucumber beetle and squash vine borer.
Check your tomatoes for blossom end rot.
Set out late cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks and celery.
Sow beans, beets, corn, and other vegetables for late fall crops.
Irrigate where needed.
Continue spraying your fruit trees with fungicide.
Pinch back new canes of blackberry, dewberry and raspberry.
Rub off second crop of buds on grapes.
Thin out if too many bunches; also thin plums, peaches and other fruit too thick or touching.
Divide and replant crowded hybrid iris (bearded iris) after flowering until August.
Apply preventative white grub treatments until mid-July.
Expect some leaf fall, a normal reaction to drought. Water young plantings well.
Mowing heights for cool-season turf grasses should be 3 inches during hot, dry summer months. Gradually raise mowing height of bermudagrass lawns from 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
Vegetative establishment of warm-season grasses should be finished by the end of July to ensure the least risk of wither kill.
Brown patch disease of cool-season grasses can be a problem.
Meet water requirements of turf.
Fertilization of warm-season grasses can continue if water is present for growth.
The hotter and drier it gets, the larger the spider mite populations become. Spraying plant foliage will provide partial relief of this pest.
You may apply nitrogen to bermudagrass and zoysia lawns this month.
Lawn aeration can be done any time your warm-season lawn is actively growing.
Be aware of watering restrictions in your community. Water well on assigned days. One inch per week is the appropriate amount for most lawns.
Trees and shrubs
Now is another good time to prune most trees and shrubs. July and August are the months to prune azalea, dogwood, forsythia, redbud and rhododendron. They should be pruned after they bloom but before bloom set in the fall. Oakleaf hydrangea and late-flowering azalea cultivars might also be pruned now. Avoid any pruning in the spring and fall if at all possible.
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what is your favorite summer desserts?
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- yumyumyumyum Jun 21, 2010 11:30 PM
i like ice cream (regardless of the seasons) but i especially like kuzukiri tokoroten, and warabimochi during hot humid summer.
what is your favorite? also do you make it from scratch?
re: la2tokyo
This thread seems like it's off to an odd start doesn't it! It's because it was moved from the Japan board.
My favorite American summer dessert is the peach ice cream they hand-churn outside the orchard near my late grandma's house in Georgia, followed by strawberry shortcake!
re: la2tokyo
hi la2tokyo. thanks for your comments.
i just found out that my post was moved to here. strange... because i sort of wanted to know what kinds of desserts are people in japan eating to make this hot humid summer more enjoyable. but i've noticed that many people like pie. i love the peach pie too:)
Summer pudding.
Cherry pie.
Peach pie.
Strawberry shortcake--though I prefer to make one big one and just eat that for supper.
Fresh strawberries, peaches, cherries or blueberries, which ever is in season on top of Angel food or pound cake w/ vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream, screams summer for me.
re: Glam Foodie
Would love to have your recipe for the champagne sauce, if you please. (but you may have to put a link over on the Home Cooking as the mods may not like it here).
Love having a chilled fruit. Very refreshing and usually goes very quickly. I like to do balls of watermelon, cantelope, casaba, and fresh pineapple.
re: ipsedixit
shaved ice is a must! but what makes taiwanese special? maybe fruits?
also do you have the places where they make the ice only for shaved ice? that makes a lot difference.
Grilled peaches tossed with cinnamon and minced candied ginger. A la mode not necessary, but extra delicious... =)
Fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit, fruit. On ice cream, in pies or tarts, or just as-is. There is no way to improve a raspberry.
I also like creme brulee, flan, and similar cold custards, especially with fruit! :-)
Fruit with aged traditional balsamic vinegar, sometimes on panna cotta.
Fruit & sweetened condensed milk atop shaved ice.
Honeydew or watermelon granita (with or without alcohol).
Peach pie. i have a recipe that calls for a buttermilk mixture added to the peaches, and it the balance of slightly sour and sweet is perfect. It's creamy bordering on custardy. I prefer the pie after it's been chilled.
Strawberry shortcake, but only if there is cream or milk to soak the cake *and* whipped cream.
If I could ever get my hands on Ben and Jerry's Wavy Gravy again, I likely would cry a little.
Greek yogurt parfaits. Honey, walnuts, granola and cranberries, or mangoes and honey.
Rhubarb-strawberry crumble, with vanilla ice cream. My Mimmie made a lovely one, but when I asked her for the recipe, all she would say is, "I make it just like everyone else." That's what she says about all her recipes.
re: onceadaylily
Can you post the recipe for peach pie please? That sounds delicious!
re: thursday
Okay, but let me EXPLAIN (she said, while looking for a safe place to hide her chow passport, so they couldn't take it from her). When I first moved out, my mother used to give me cookbooks that were . . . for people who didn't cook. And one of these was the *coughs and lowers voice* Brand Name Recipes Cookbook. Okay, I'm giving you the recipe, and then explaining how I modified it when I grew brave enough to actually slice a peach myself.
Two ten inch pie crusts, unbaked
1 can 29-ounce peaches in syrup, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup sugar, divided
3 eggs
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, melted
a bit of sugar for sprinkling
Place bottom crust into a pie plate, do the little flutey-thing, brush the edges with a bit of water, and preheat oven to 400ºF. Drain peaches, reserving 3 tablespoons syrup. Cut peaches into one-inch chunks, and put into mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 3 tablespoons sugar; add reserved peach syrup, remaining sugar, eggs and buttermilk, and combine well, and then add the melted butter and vanilla mixture. Pour over peaches, stirring until the peaches are coated. Put the filling into the unbaked pie crust. Cover pie with top crust (I like to use a latticework top, but you could just vent it). Glaze the top crust with melted butter, and then sprinkle with the sugar. Bake 30-40. Cool before serving.
Now, if you want to use canned peaches, more power to you. I still do sometimes. But with fresh peaches, I do recommend blanching them first, and then you have to whip up some peach syrup (just the simple syrup one would use in canning, with a bit of peach juice) to replace what you spooned out of the can. Also, lemon can be nice in this pie (I substituted half of the syrup with lemon, and was pleased). I have increased the custardy filling (not quite doubling it), and liked it, but it really was too wet (but that could have just been me and math butting heads again). Be warned, it's a sweet pie (but less so when fresh peaches are used).
re: onceadaylily
One thing you'll learn over time on Chowhound that the origin of a recipe or what's used in it matters not in the least to those assembled here, as long as the result is delicious.
re: buttertart
I know, I've been lurking on here for years before I ever posted a thing. The open mindedness I've encountered here is so encouraging. I just felt like there were maybe *two* things I have never seen anyone admit to on here: canned fruit, and spray cheese.
re: onceadaylily
Both have been covered a lot. Search "canned peaches" and "spray cheese". Both have their advocates (I love canned peaches, not much on spray cheese myself.)
re: buttertart
My mother always used canned peaches in the trifle she made at Christmas (the only time she made trifle). So I do.
re: Harters
One of the last things I ate that my mom had made was home-canned peaches from the summer before she died. My dad, M and I shared them. It was both very nice and very sad.
Fresh fruit cobblers - blueberries, raspberries, blackberries; peaches, apricots, pineapple.
Strawberry shortcake with buttery biscuits & fresh whipped cream. Grilled fresh sliced plums with crystallized ginger crushed over the top & vanilla ice cream. I adore ice cream so I eat that at any time of the year; a delicious combination is dark chocolate ice cream with fresh blueberries and a sprinkling of granola with almonds.
listed in order of preference.
1. Fruit and berries
2. ice cream (in all its forms, shake, cakes and pies)
3. ice cold beer
re: JungMann
is your avocado ice cream a home made? sounds good.


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Places are limited and allocated one hour before the event. Arrive early to avoid disappointment. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Take inspiration from the Gallery collection with workshop sessions on Sundays. These hands-on workshops start in the Gallery and are followed by a studio session.
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I had the Malissa pattern printed and waiting for the right kind of fabric. Then I came across a winter sale/store closing and found some very cheap oversized scarfs. I thought of using them for the project. It took three scarfs to make a full length version, however when I put the dress on it looked very heavy at the bottom. I ended up cutting it to make a top. While cutting the collar I saved the original fringe at the edge and used it for a little extra detail. I also changed the sleeves and made them bell shape.
Malissa dress was very easy to make. It can be done in couple hrs.
Mar 25, 2008, 03.13 AMby lybu
Looks great. I like your version.
Mar 24, 2008, 08.47 PMby jj1
Great job! I love it. I want to make this pattern into a top too.
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This pattern works so much better as a top, I think. Yours is really lovely.
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nice idea!!! I want to make this dress too, but I stell looking for the right fabric too… this version looks very nice! Great job
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as always, so creative! i love where your brain takes you. very cool detailing, it makes me want to try this pattern…
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This looks really nice, cool idea to buy those scarfs :) I also like many of your other creations! Keep on sewing!
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Re: What do you hate about the WWE now?
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What annoys me is that the shows are more child orientated. The face of the company is as cheesy as it gets (Like his PG swearing). Look at the attitude era, The Rock and SCSA were the top guys and all though I didn't like them as a fan they were still entertaining and would be borderline heel these days. HHH was a sledge hammer wielding bastard, Kurt Angle was more manly than Cena and he promoted drinking milk and being a all round "doofus'' out of the ring. Punk is the only real heel these days and even though I like Sndow and Cesaro they're just pantomime villains.
The crowd is shit as well 9/10 especially raw just passed. The only time Punk got heat was when he directly insulted the crowd. Thats not Punks fault imo it's that probably half the crowd are kids and their Mums there to see Cena and Shaemus. Why would a kid care about Punk insulting people about being unemployed or a drinker, smoker or layabout. Even Right to Censor used to get boo'd when they entered and no one gave a fuck about them really.
Also Zack Ryder, AJ, The Miz, Kofi Kingston
Totally agree about the child orientation; it's as if it has neglected its audience from recent years and totally changed the meaning of a wrestling organisation. Myself I guess like a lot of people switched off around 2005 (perhaps because of my age and growing up). It was still watchable then though.
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Baking soda and high blood pressure
Hi I too am a fan of EC and find everything so very interesting,I would like to ask whether someone who has high blood pressure due to (apparently) Chronic kidney disease should take the baking soda remedy as baking soda has salt in it (Am I right?) I have read much about baking soda being so good for people with kidney problems, but the blood pressure worries me, would appreciate some good and sound advice and dosage.
Thanks very much
Posted by Nevadasmith
Smithfield, Pa
12 PostsCaution is advised. It is recommended to check with your personal physician.
Some [if not most] folks with hypertension are not salt sensitive and may not experience any ill effects. I have also read that even those who are salt sensitive only experience a mild degree of difference in blood pressure readings if they don't restrict salt.
My wife has systolic hypertension and salt seems to make very little difference to her so she does salt her food but we eat no refined or processed foods like chips so get very little salt otherwise in our diets.Posted by Citygirl27
Richardson, Tx, Usa
183 PostsNevadasmith from PA: That is a great observation. I truly believe that salt is not a culprit with the widespread hypertension there is everywhere. My take on it is it is something else in the salted foods, such as MSG or something else resulting in excessive glutamate. For salt, just be sure you are using "Iodized" salt, so you get the benefit of the iodine when you do use it. If we all insisted on and only bought iodized salt, that is all that would be in stores! Reclaim our iodine (and pineal function) that was taken away when mfr's swapped iodine for bromine in the 70's. Ted/EC has several threads on iodine.Posted by Timh
Louisville, Ky, Usa
1048 PostsOnly recently I had my first case of hypertension crises and "sodium" was definitely a major culprit. Suffering from chronic toxicity of various sources for many yrs and very much disabled I reached a healing crises and required additional buffering w/ sea salt and baking soda (orally) and eventually mineral baths were necessary as my body was depleted in minerals. My BP continued to escalate thru March 2012. I had only slightly reduce dietary sodium to this point and had switched from commercial iodized salt to sea salt as well as Himalayan pink salt autumn 2011. As my crisis worsened I took a DGL/Allantoin dose before rising one day w/ noticeable improvement through the day. The following night I had a batch of air-popped corn w/ the usual butter seasoning and for supper half can of Salmon and WHAM I went down. I suffered thru the weekend and wound up in ER Monday morning w/ reading of 210/135 and feeling very ill. Fortunately 10mg Lisonopril worked wonders (accept for the kidneys of which D-Mannose helped significantly).
So, for me, dietary sodium was definitely a culprit and the Kidneys seem the most affected organ. As for Iodine, there is now on the shelf's of grocers "Iodized" Sea Salt so we don't neglect our precious thyroid. As for natural Iodine supplemental Kelp is as inexpensive as any herb on the market so it only makes sense to take Kelp. Also for everyone suffering from Hypertension it is also recommended to provide natural support for the Kidneys as they are a major factor in determining blood pressure.
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An interesting article by author Mark Sircus, A.C., O.M.D. in his latest e-newsletter on baking soda for kidney disease:
To sign up for his e-newsletters: http://www.imva.info/mailinglist.shtmlPosted by Luis (Cali, Colombia) on 07/20/2009
Good news for our natural health EC community of practice:
Baking Soda: For Cooking, Cleaning, And Kidney Health?
ScienceDaily (July 17, 2009) "A daily dose of sodium bicarbonate -- baking soda, already used for baking, cleaning, acid indigestion, sunburn, and more-- slows the decline of kidney function in some patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), reports an upcoming study in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN). "This cheap and simple strategy also improves patients' nutritional status, and has the potential of translating into significant economic, quality of life, and clinical outcome benefits," comments Magdi Yaqoob, MD (Royal London Hospital).
The study included 134 patients with advanced CKD and low bicarbonate levels, also called metabolic acidosis. One group received a small daily dose of sodium bicarbonate in tablet form, in addition to their usual care. For this group, the rate of decline in kidney function was greatly reduced--about two-thirds slower than in patients. "In fact, in patients taking sodium bicarbonate, the rate of decline in kidney function was similar to the normal age-related decline," says Yaqoob.
Rapid progression of kidney disease occurred in just nine percent of patients taking sodium bicarbonate, compared to 45 percent of the other group. Patients taking sodium bicarbonate were also less likely to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring dialysis.
Patients taking sodium bicarbonate also had improvement in several measures of nutrition. Although their sodium levels went up, this didn't lead to any problems with increased blood pressure.
Low bicarbonate levels are common in patients with CKD and can lead to a wide range of other problems. "This is the first randomized controlled study of its kind," says Yaqoob. "A simple remedy like sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), when used appropriately, can be very effective."
The researchers note some important limitations of their study%uFFFDthere was no placebo group and the researchers were aware of which patients were receiving sodium bicarbonate. "Our results will need validation in a multicenter study," says Yaqoob.
Other authors were Ione de Brito-Ashurst, RD, Mira Varaganum, PhD, and Martin J. Raftery, MD (William Harvey Research Institute and Barts and the London NHS Trust, London). The authors reported no financial disclosures.
Journal reference:
1.Ione de Brito-Ashurst , Mira Varagunam , Martin J. Raftery , and Muhammad M. Yaqoob. Bicarbonate Supplementation Slows Progression of CKD and Improves Nutritional Status. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2009; DOI: 10.1681/ASN.2008111205
Multiple Ailments 0 0Posted by Laura (North Platte, Nebraska) on 05/28/2014
Baking soda... Need to find a doc who treats candida, fungus, bacteria, parasites. I am 27. no answers. I know baking soda is the answer. Please helpPosted by Robert Henry
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05/29/2014HI U LAURA, , , , , , , , , , young, invisible , invincible and can leap tall building, huh. Instant gratification needed, right? Won't happen............. read and study for about 10 years. Then you will have your answer and can help others.
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San Fernando, Philippines
800 PostsHi Laura...There are only one or two American doctors like Dr William Shaw that treat Candida as well as other related problems. You can buy kits for testing yourself from him or you can get your doctor to give permission for him to test or treat you. He knows candida well, but the problem is that he charges rather alot for both testing and for treatment. This will depend on your med insurance(which is accepted by Dr Shaw) and you will also have to convince your doctor for permission for him to treat you. See this link:
The only other option for you would be to educate yourself quickly on candida problems and just treat yourself, which would be far cheaper. And a good place to start is here on EC. Just type Candida in the upper right hand search box on the EarthClinic page and start there. You can successfully treat and cure serious candida issues yourself, I'm living proof of that.
Another piece of advice: If you have had serious candida issues over the last few years or decades then you will probably not be able to cure it using the single protocol approach -- using just simple remedies like only baking soda or by just using diet or probiotics on its own. These approaches might work for simple localized yeast infections but will not work for serious systemic candida fungal issues. Systemic means that the candida has spread into your blood organs and tissues. This form is much more difficult to treat which is why you should always use a multi-protocol strategy against serious systemic candida issues that incorporates the following or similar strategy:
Anti-Candida and Anti-Pathogen Protocols
Anti-Biofilm Protocols
Alkalizing Protocols
Essential Detox Protocol
The Anti-Candida Diet
Source: http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/candida-diet-protocol.htmlPosted by Timh
1048 PostsLaura: There is already much lifesaving info of your conditions in the E.C. "Ailments" page. Here are two links to get you started. http://www.earthclinic.com/cures/parasites.html
Copy and paste relevant info on a notepad and make yourself a product list for purchasing the supplies you need for the fight.Posted by Mary
78 PostsLaura: have you considered turpentine to kill yeast? Check out Dr. Daniels on Turpentine she calls it the yeast cleaner.
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Approval Ratings YEA (6) 86% BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS (1) 14% Posted by Alakhi (Livingston, Montana) on 08/08/2013
[YEA] Baking soda for pcos and acne: I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the baking soda remedy!! It has helped me better than anything with my skin issues, and there is no comparison in how I feel. It seems to help me with all of my food allregies too! I drink the baking soda and use it to wash my face. When I stop using this my issues come back.Posted by Paula J. Schutte, Ccht (Denver, Colorado) on 08/12/2011
[YEA] Thank you for your information. I am a Colon Hydro Therapist who sees many clients with acid reflux, gout and rheumotoid arthritis. I have used your tip on baking soda, lime and lemon juice with a splash of water for a few years now and it has helped in 100% of the cases where folks stuck with it a bit. Thank you, thank you!Posted by Kristinad (West Valley City, Utah) on 07/10/2009
[YEA] I got a case of ring worm that seemed to appear out of no where. The area felt itchy for several days and then a patch a bit smaller than a dime appeared. It was a very classic circle with little mounded dots around the edge and red in the whole circle and it itched like crazy. I looked on your sight for a cure and tried several including the penny-in-vinegar etc. Some helped a little others made it worse.
When it first appeared I had tried plain Baking Soda which definitely calmed it down but it did not disappear. I decided to try it again with a little vaper rub like Vicks from the dollar store, to hold it in place. It worked immediately and in two days was totally gone. I was very happy!
Baking soda has worked miracles for me in many ways, including getting rid of mouth infections and a patch of eczema on my elbow that had been there for years.
It is the first thing I turn to for a sugar reaction. Just a tiny amount on the tip of my finger clears up all kinds of problems. For skin surface problems, mostly I have just made a paste of BS and water and allowed it to dry but now I have tried it with the Vicks like product and with Triple Antibiotic that works better as it holds it at the sight. I do not know what would work in the mouth, not that of course!
I believe we are all different and the differences in our natural body chemistry makes things react differently for all of us so we have to find what is right for us. I love this sight as it has so many wonderful ideas and I've had a lot of success with different cures. Thanks so much!
One more thought I have, is I feel it is important to not over do on natural remedies. When I see people saying they take something everyday after it first worked it makes me wonder. If you do it too often and too much when you do not really need it, then where are you going to get the lift you need when you have another problem. Moderation, I believe, is a wise course, but everyone is different and has to find what works for them.Posted by LorenP (Henderson, Nevada USA) on 06/14/2009
[YEA] For constipation and relief of muscle and knee pain, I take half a teaspoon of baking soda when I get up in the night to void. It produces results soon after getting up for the day, muscle pains are much less and after doing this for several days my knee pain is gone. There is no happiness like an empty rectum. I'm 82.Posted by Andoy
Boise, Id
11/27/2011Thanks for the tip. It worked for my constipation too.Posted by Robin (Walhalla, SC) on 07/11/2008
[YEA] I recently had a bad burn from a lawn mower. I put burn medicine on it, but it didn't put out the fire at all. I read a post on here about baking soda, and decided to try it. I made a thick paste out of baking soda and water and put it all over the burn. It was amazing! The fire went out of the burn IMMEDIATELY. I few days later, my son was stung by a wasp. I made the same paste and put it on his sting and it took the pain away for him. It worked on a four year old who was screaming in pain.Posted by Cory (West Hurley , NY) on 01/05/2008
[YEA] I HAVE USED BAKING SODA FOR OVER 20 YEARS FOR NAUSEA IT WORKS EVERY TIME. IF I EAT GREASY FOODS OR JUST A STOMACH VIRUS. I WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT IT..IT ALSO WORKS GREAT FOR UTI'S IT MAKES THE SHAKING ICKY FEELING GO AWAY....Posted by Linda (Denver, Colorado) on 04/27/2007
[BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS] For me and my family and friends, baking soda has cured all kinds of microbial infections, probably due to the regulation of pH balance.
For at least 12 years now I've relied on drinking baking soda in water whenever I would come down with some sort of viral or bacterial infection, whether it is a cold, flu, stomach bug, or respiratory illness. I am convinced this method can kill any kind of infection.
When the West Nile virus was prevalent here in Colorado a few years ago, I became infected with it. I was skeptical that my baking soda cure would work, but gave it a try anyway since I was so utterly miserable. But, sure enough, later that evening the symptoms started to subside and I was nearly recovered by the next day.
Every time I have used the baking soda method it has worked. And everyone I have suggested it to and tried it has had it work for them, too.
The remedy is 1/2 teaspoon in a cup of water 2 to 3 times each day, sipping throughout the day. Take it for approximately 2 to 3 days. If symptoms do not resolve by the end of the third day then perhaps it will not be helped by baking soda; I have not found this to ever be the case though. It works no matter what stage a person is in their infection. For stomach bugs I will also add 10-15 drops of grapefruit seed extract.
Being female, however, I have noticed that I will get a vaginal yeast infection shortly after a course of baking soda. Because I believe it affects the pH, I treat myself with an apple cider vinegar/garlic rinse (1/4 cup of ACV and one clove of garlic, quartered, in 1 cup of water). I've wondered if the baking soda also kills the good bacteria in the body so afterward I supplement myself with probiotics (specifically Lactobacillus GG, the only known beneficial bacteria to survive stomach acid).
I know people who take Airborne to fight off colds. I looked at the label one day when my friend showed me the bottle, and sodium bicarbonate is one of the main ingredients. Perhaps this is the reason it works.
I believe that if there is ever a severe viral outbreak, such as SARS or H5N1, then this remedy would be worth a try. It seems I've always relied on home remedies to successfully treat myself and your site just adds to my collection of simple therapies!Posted by DrJ
Bombay, India
03/29/2009Dear Linda, the reason for the genital yeast infection is because your urine become too alkaline, above 7, try taking 1/4 teaspoon instead and mix in lemon juice also it will still do the job but wont give you the infection afterward. Bicarb will not harm your good bacteria, as this is anerobic, and bicarb increases oxygen due to its base action.Posted by Linda
Denver, CO
07/03/2009Dear DrJ - I am grateful for your very specific and helpful feedback, and I'm sure it is very useful to others who wish to use the same remedy. Recently (before reading your reply) I tried cutting back on the amount of baking soda and you are right -- it does prevent getting a vaginal infection. I haven't tried it with the lemon juice, but I believe that would be a beneficial addition to my remedy and will give it a try. Thanks!
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Liz (Melbourne, Florida USA) on 04/30/2009
[YEA] I have been dealing with SEVERE nausea since starting chemo treatments for leukemia in 2005. I stopped all chemo meds in 2006 but the nausea has stuck around since then. I have tried EVERYTHING that the doctors have given me. I finally got tired of putting chemicals into my body and started searching for natural remedies. I found this website through a cancer community and it has been a GODSENT! I tried the baking soda for nausea and within 5 minutes, my nausea is almost completely gone. It would have taken Phenegren over an hour to help. Thanks SO much for this website!
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Approval Ratings SIDE EFFECT (1) 100% Posted by Misty (Fullerton, California, USA) on 04/18/2009
[SIDE EFFECTS] I have tried baking soda to alkalinize my system. This is because a recent colonoscopy resulted in minor surgery to remove a large polyp. I was told the polyp was a "pre-cancerous condition" and because of info I've gotten on the net, I decided to try 1/4 tsp baking soda in drinking water several times a day to neutralize an acidic blood condition. Apparently an acidic condition can produce cancer. To my surprise, a great deal of pain happened very quickly, in the joints and hip. I couldn't walk. It subsided when I stopped taking the baking soda and then started up again when I took it a second time. So there seems to be a link between pain and baking soda for my body (not necessarily yours). I am wondering if you know about this and can explain it, and also can recommend any alternative ways to bring the pH balance to a more alkaline state.Posted by ZeeZee
Tillamook, Oregon
06/06/2009this is just a guess, but i wonder if the joint pain is from things happening too fast. perhaps a lower dose to start. Also, diet and water filters can change body ph. I have done diet and baking soda (2tsp per gal) and joint pain is gone.
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Approval Ratings YEA (1) 100% Posted by Pat (Fredericksburg, VA, USA) on 08/07/2007
[YEA] I have restless legs at night sometimes. Since reading about the many cures here I have tried 1/4 tsp of baking soda in a cup of water: within 20 minutes my legs are calm and I am able to sleep. I haven't found anything else that helps; won't try pharmaceutical drugs to help, don't want any side effects. The baking soda really helps me!
Safety 0 0Posted by Rosemary (Az, US) on 07/26/2014
Can anyone confirm or debunk this statement for me? "Baking Soda should not be taken orally for more than 3 weeks, and after that time you should not take any baking soda for at least another 3 weeks."
http://www.ehow.com/about_6646916_ascorbic-acid-plus-sodium-bicarbonate.htmlPosted by Ed2010
07/27/2014There is no reason explained why ascorbic acid and baking soda mixture should not be taken more than 3 weeks.
Moreover, ascorbic acid and baking soda combines to form Sodium Ascorbate which an alkaline form of Vitamin C.
2 C6H8O6 + Na2CO3 = 2 C6H7NaO6 + H2O + CO2
(above is the chemical reaction equation)
You should understand most of these websites have authors who are paid to write. Even if he is a qualified author, still there is no explanation for why a person should not take more 3 weeks.
Good HealthPosted by Rosemary
Az, US
13 PostsEd2010 from Canada, thank you for your reply. I was wondering because a similar warning is on the baking soda box (I believe the box says 2 weeks, actually) and there are additional statements on other sites of similar warnings/suggestions. Those websites are not as numerous as ones like this that do not mention pulsing or staying of the baking soda for the same length of time that one was using it. Although, I do recall a posting on here somewhere where Ted recommended 5 days on and 2 days off for a particular ailment. Anyhow, thanks again for your reply.Posted by Rosemary
13 PostsEd2010 Canada. I am looking for advice on a friend's Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease. Vit C/Ascorbic acid seems to be a viable option for stabilizing/reversing this disease. Certainly, alkalizing would help also. Based on your previous reply to one of my questions I personally continue to take the 1/2 tsps of ascorbic acid and baking soda 2 - 3 times a day but, I have normal functioning kidneys. My concern for her would be that the baking soda would contain too much sodium for someone with stg 3 CKD. Do you think that this a viable concern? If so, what could she use in place of the baking soda with the acsorbic acid in order to help buffer and alkalize that would not contain sodium? Your knowledge and assistance is greatly appreciated.


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Athens Market Taverna
- Address:
109 W F St
San Diego, CA 92101Neighborhood:
Downtown / Gaslamp
- Cuisine:
GreekPrice: $30 and under
Athens Market Taverna
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://athensmarkettaverna.com/
- Phone: (619) 234-1955
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Greek
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Private Party Facilities: The historic Senator Hotel is the perfect backdrop for your event, with its elegant Victorian lobby decorated with a crystal chandelier and mahogany staircase perfect for mixers that spill into the bar and adjacent restaurant. We have three rooms to choose from.
- Private Party Contact: Private Party Coordinator 8667234233
- Entertainment: Live Singing. Dates vary monthly. Please call for schedule.
A word from Athens Market Taverna
Established in 1974, Athens Market Taverna has been a gathering place for dignitaries, politicians, sports celebrities and Hollywood stars, from Elizabeth Montgomery ("Bewitched") to Andy Rooney.Continued
Owner Mary Pappas is a third-generation restaurateur who moved to San Diego from Greece in 1961 to attend school.
A pioneer in downtown's renaissance, Pappas renovated the bottom floor of the historic Senator Hotel and moved her restaurant from E Street to its current location in 1986.
In 1994, she expanded her restaurant to the North County location and added a concession in the San Diego Convention Center, a popular eatery for out-of-towners.
Reservations are not required for lunch.
Owner Mary Pappas is a third-generation restaurateur who moved to San Diego from Greece in 1961 to attend school.
A pioneer in downtown's renaissance, Pappas renovated the bottom floor of the historic Senator Hotel and moved her restaurant from E Street to its current location in 1986.
In 1994, she expanded her restaurant to the North County location and added a concession in the San Diego Convention Center, a popular eatery for out-of-towners.
Reservations are not required for lunch.
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Athens Market Taverna reviews from OpenTable diners
30 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.4
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (17)neighborhood gem (16)good for groups (14)special occasion (10)romantic (7)great for outdoor dining (6)great for lunch (5)late-night find (5)kid-friendly (4)great for brunch (1)vibrant bar scene (1)hot spot (1)Show More
- Great food, great service.mikewDined on 11/1/2014We had a wonderful meal and caring and attentive service from the moment we entered until we were walking out the door. Bravo to everyone there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Greece Revisitedtnt42Dined on 10/27/2014We had just returned from two weeks in Greece. Thought this would be a nice "remembrance dinner." It was! The food was great, and we found ourselves transported once more to Athena and the Pelopponese. There's lots of space for larger gatherings and outdoor seating though we chose to sit inside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food!comfortfoodfanaticDined on 10/23/2014The only draw back for me was the children running around - I think they belonged to the owners. The Saganaki was terrific! The Greek lasagna - yummm. Service was really good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- happy to have found this place!teenVIPDined on 10/10/2014fine food, great service and really comfy atmosphere.Special Features:
- great service and foodGoodFoodsGoodFriendsDined on 9/30/2014I tried out the place during restaurant week. It is a great place for romantic date or catching up with friends. The food was great, especially the Greek Combo, with the seasoning was spot. The server was kind and she checked in to make sure everything was fine. Overall, the dinner experience was great. My friend and I enjoy the food a lot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AthensZackDined on 9/26/2014The food at Athens Market was delicious and the wait staff was very attentive. The waitress saw that I downed my water in a few seconds, and brought me a bigger glass. I appreciate such attentive service and was glad to spend my dining night there.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ServiceMLM31Dined on 9/26/2014Our server was personable and informative. My lamb shank was so tender it melted off the bone-delicious! The brilliant chandeliers were a great touch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pre-theater dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/26/2014We enjoy going here when we attend theater at the San Diego Rep a couple of blocks away. It was restaurant week so I wasn't sure how the service and food would be. We asked to be seated in the dining room away from the bar; it was quiet and enjoyable. Our waitress was great, making sure we would get to the theater on time, and the menu included most of the Greek dishes we enjoy. Both our lamb shank and souvlaki were tasty. We'll go back again.Special Features:
- Friendly neighborhood spot downtowncaladybugDined on 9/26/2014Pleasantly surprised by this old-time downtown gem. Went looking for quieter/less-crowded restaurant to enjoy a pre-theater dinner with 5 women on a Friday evening during restaurant week. Seated right next to the front window with friendly attentive service we were all happy to be able to chat without the usual noise of gas-lamp spots. Food was tasty, authentic greek favorites. Recommend the 3-dip appetizer and homemade pitas for a group. We all had the restaurant week specials which spanned most of the menu favorites and we were not disappointed. Will be back for sure. Opa!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not what it used to beDaveDined on 9/22/2014We went to the Athens Market Taverna for restaurant week and the food just didn't seem to be what it used to be. Prices have increased and portions reduced. There were all of four tables filled during the entire evening. Did they change cooks?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Greek Food in San DiegoOpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 9/15/2014At least, that's what a coworker told me (whose wife is Greek). Took my wife to the Taverna and found out that he was right. Hummus was excellent. Avgolemono was beyond incredible (best I've ever had anywhere). Lamb and beef souvlaki were fantastic (even though my wife initially thought the lamb was burned and going to be dry...it turned out to be moist and delectable). The owner (Mary, who has owned it for 40 years) was there and lent a true Old World, family quality to the place. Our server was beyond excellent, offering us off-menu items and the ability to create a sampler dish (also not on the menu). Same chef for the last 40 years. Can't say enough about this place. Definitely going to be a regular stop for us.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 9/13/2014Great for lunch & dinner. Nice atmosphere. Linen table clothes & napkins. Good service. Lots of options.Special Features:
- Local and involvedFoodiemanVIPDined on 8/15/2014The owner is at every table. Knows most patrons. Chef greets people. Food great. What a find. Telling everyone I know found a gem in gas lamp district. And Mediterranean food is health. What a win. Thank you for 20+ years in the neighborhood.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 30 reviews are from the Athens Market Taverna reviews archive.
- Late entreessushiVIPDined on 7/12/2014Entrees were not served together. We were a party of four. First one entree came, then after a while two arrived and when we were halfway through eating the fourth arrived which was the exact same meal as the second two. They did bring one glass of wine for the person whose entree was very late, but still, it did not makeup for the fact that as our food was getting eaten, he was just sitting there. In my opinion, they should have taken that entree off the bill.
- I love this placeOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 6/7/2014We were there for an early dinner at 5:00 after a Saturday matinee. It was still early, so it was quiet. On other occasions I have found it bustling. I have been there several times over the years. The food is always great, the service friendly & a nice atmosphere. I definitely recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Athens Market TavernaSusanDined on 5/17/2014Close your eyes and you are in Athens! The Greek cuisine is authentic and delicious. My favorites are the lentil soup, spanakopita, Greek salad, chicken souvlaki and grilled salmon. Owner Mary Pappas really knows how to make everyone feel welcome and if you get to know her, you will have a friend for life. The staff is very warm and service oriented as well. The bar scene is always fun and busy, mostly during happy hours. The location is perfect for the theatre crowd and just a short walk from the convention center. Located at 109 West F Street between First and Front Streets, this Greek Restaurant should be on everyone's radar for lunch, dinner or special events as they have two private rooms for groups. Enjoy!Special Features:
- Wonderful Athens MarketluvfinedineDined on 5/9/2014Every visit to this gem is a wonderful experience. Service and cuisine is always impeccable and this evening was no exception. Because the bar area was quite lively, we opted for the separated quiet dining area which is quite a nice ambiance. The lemon chicken was moist, flavorful, and tender as always. I usually have the exquisite lamb shank. However, our server highly recommended the special - a whole sea bass. Deboned at our table, it was moist and cooked to perfection, and delicious. Service was very attentive only when desired; and not intrusive. The wine list includes interesting selections not seen at other restaurants; and is reasonably priced. Athens Market is a wonderful experience and a great place to linger over dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, but ...OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 5/6/2014Really wanted to love this place, as I like to take a break from glitzy tourist oriented spots when I travel, and I love Greek food. But food was good, not great. Similar with service. And the place just doesn't smell good. Unclean and musty. Really need to work on that. Not the smell of a successful restaurant.Special Features:
- Fantastic Find in San DiegoDukeParentDined on 4/28/2014We were met at the door by the owner and she checked on us throughout the evening. She recommended wine and beer, as well as various food choices (and even some to not order - very refreshing!). Excellent food, well worth visiting. I will return again the next time I am in San Diego.Special Features:
- San Diego's Best Welcomeslr7VIPDined on 4/25/2014The place where everyone knows your name, where you can find food and drink to nourish you and a welcome to warm your heart. Thank you to the remarkable waitress who gave outstanding advice about the food and the wine. And thank you to the extraordinary owner who showed a group of meeting goers that San Diego has much more to offer than typical tourist experiences.Special Features:
- DisappointedMattDined on 4/24/2014After seeing the reviews on OpenTable, I thought this would be a great place to get dinner with friends. However, the food was mediocre.
- Awesome!BostonFoodieVIPDined on 4/8/2014As good a dining experience as one could home to have. Warm, welcoming, unpretentious, delicious!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Greek Food in SDbkm425VIPDined on 4/8/2014Family Owned, Family Run, you'll feel like family while you are here. Ask Mary (the owner) to prep up an appetizer sampler and for her Greek wine recommendations. She poured a Greek red that rivaled California Cab. Great experience, great food, great restaurant - you won't be disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing foodBraddoxDined on 3/29/2014Great food, great customer service and affordable price. My wife and I went there for our anniversary dinner. Great choiceSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Overall the food was good,foodie60Dined on 3/28/2014Overall the food was good, however, there was a large party in the back room which I had to go through in order to use the ladies' restroom. It made me feel like a bit of a party crasher and I didn't like that. Also, the waiter was ok but not very friendly. It seemed like the regulars were treated great but the newbies were just tolerated. . We were placed in a small corner seat near the door and were plagued throughout the meal with gnats that kept getting in whenever anyone opened the door. . The one outstanding dish was the rice pudding - best I've ever had and I don't even like rice that much.Special Features:
- Delightful DinnerAlabamaVIPDined on 3/25/2014The food was excellent. The service was prompt. Our dinner was delightful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great location for theatre eveningPatsyDined on 3/15/2014The restaurant has good food and great location for going to the theatre in downtown San DiegoSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FamilyOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 3/8/2014I like the family owned aspect of the restaurant. There's a true Greek feel to the place and the owner is friendly. Our waiter was absolutely excellent! I wish we lived closer to downtown so we could become regulars!Special Features:
- Authenticzeus50VIPDined on 2/28/2014This place has amazing and authentic greek food. My family is greek and this is one if the best greek restaurants that we have eaten in.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Lovely dining experiencePintiDined on 2/19/2014Excellent food; excellent service. Loved the ambience of a lovely, quiet restaurant to enjoy a nice meals. Thank you.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome ambienceOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 2/14/2014The owners was even better she came to our table and told us a story about how she picked the wine for here I and then fixed up our appetizers we had no idea on how to eat. The flaming cheese and bread is an awesome appetizer and oh so rich. The owners and the waitresses are the best when it comes to customer service and making anyone feel more than welcome we felt like family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Greek Dining AdventureSanDiegoGreekDined on 2/14/2014The food, wine and service was excellent from start to finish for a full course Greek dinner. Started with wine from Santorini and finished with Galactoburiko...a favorite custard/ phyllo baked delight. The Moussaka, Pastitsio and Lamb were superb as were the appetizers and dinner sides. The owner, Mary, was active making sure the restaurant was running at top speed for a busy night at Athens Market! Service was consistent and we were never forgotten as we sat off in a corner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Athens Market Shines like a diamondbfjetsetterVIPDined on 2/7/2014Mary has been in business for 40 years. This told us she is doing something right. It's the wonderful, authentic food, executed oh so well, the devoted staff and the hip ambiance in the bar or if you prefer, the elegant ambiance in the beautiful dining room. The succulent flavors of the grilled baby octopus, so tender it was unbelievable started the meal off very well. The flavor packed, meaty lamb shank. was perfection as was the Moussaka. No matter your age or level of hipness, you can come in upscale casual or just comfy and fit right in. Loved the diversity of the patrons who clearly come to eat great Greek food.Special Features:
- Delicious food and invitingRebeccaDined on 1/25/2014Delicious food and inviting atmosphere! Definitely going back.Special Features:
- Lamb shank and specialties platterOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 1/21/2014We had both of these and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Altogether a wonderful experience.Special Features:
- Hidden Gem!JkorbVIPDined on 1/20/2014Have been meaning to try this place for years and just never got a round to it, but finally went during restaurant week and I'm very impressed. Everyone at the place is very friendly - from the owner to the wait staff! The food was fantastic authentic Greek, some of the best I've ever had and I've been to Greek town in Chicago many times. It was only $25 for the 3 course meal during restaurant week - a very good deal - especially compared to most fine dinning restaurants charging $45 for smaller entree sizes - I think many have become very greedy during these special weeks, but not Athens Market - I was absolutely stuffed. I would have to say this is now among my favorite restaurants downtown.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good Greek food in the heart of SanWinnipegkidVIPDined on 12/14/2013We didn't feel like dealing with the larger crowds in the Gaslamp district, but just a couple of blocks away was this gem. Our hotel concierge at The Sofia recommended it as being a place the locals love and that the food is great and not touristy. The food was excellent. Our native Toronto has a vibrant Greek community and Greek Town so we are used to the food. Plus I have visited Greece many times. The food was excellent, the service was friendly, and all was very good. We will be back!Special Features:
- Great Greek Food!SteveCVIPDined on 12/6/2013A great place for a comfortable, great tasting, Greek meal!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great little placegreekdinerVIPDined on 11/1/2013I am greek and it seems like it gets harder and harder to find good greek cuisine nowadays and this place did not disappoint. The spanakopita was good and the tiropita was great, some of the best that i have ever had. They actually have fresh pita that they make themselves which was incredible. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Overall we really enjoyed our dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- missed maryhaydenDined on 10/18/2013It is a pretty restaurant, great ambiance, with authentic greek food. we live downtown and eat here lots and never had poor service before. we missed mary, the owner who makes every guest feel special. order salmon or roasted chicken--lamb dishes received different reviews from our guests. bread is best in town. hard not to eat too much of it before the entree. bread pudding is a great dessert.Special Features:


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Sunday, September 21, 2014
2014 Hunting- Mid season review....Winners and Losers
Arctic Oven Pipeline Tent- Winner. My new favorite home away from home on vehicle supported hunts. I've used this tent about 30 days so far and it's wonderful. By mountaineering standards this is like a 6 man tent, but I'm not some spooning mountaineer. You could easily do four. I've used it for three without over crowding and it's a great tent for two guys and a LOT of gear. I used it solo for four days with the wood stove installed and it's the best of field shelters. Slept dry and snug through a few bouts of torrential rain and howling wind. Two enormous vestibules provide additional storage and there's enough tie outs to ensure it only comes off the earth via explosives.
Havalon Piranta- Winner. A tiny little knife that holds an autopsy scalpel blade. Wickedly sharp to the point of scary. It goes through critters like a light saber. I skinned an entire caribou on a single blade...when it's dull, simply discard and snap on a new one. It rankles the traditionalist in me, but this thing is sharper than any knife you'll own. A couple words of wisdom here- it's not REALLY a knife, it's a scalpel. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE OR TWIST THE BLADE. It's not meant for that so leave popping ball joints to another knife. For the hunter not being a ham fisted fool, this thing is the bee's knees for it's meager price tag. You must keep your wits about you because you will cut yourself to the bone before you know it (second hand knowledge, thank God).
Badlands Bino Bivy- Winner. A chest harness that keeps your binoculars dry and secure. I've used mine about 45 days so far. It's a little bit heavy and a whole lot expensive, but it works well with a pack or by itself. It has an expandable pocket on the back that fits a rain jacket, extra layer or a water bottle. It has some interior pockets that work great for storing tags, ammunition, a fire starter, a Leatherman, etc.
Zippo 4-in-1- Winner. A unique multitool that features a small axe, a saw, a hammer head and a tent stake puller. I normally shun such things as being a collection of unsatisfactory compromises but this one is ok. Don't get me wrong I wouldn't want to cut a cord of wood with it, but for busting some kindling, sawing some limbs, or driving some tent stakes its a good deal. Mine lives in my tent bag and has perform great so far. It's strictly light duty but used in that role, it's good.
Now for the "Not so Good"...
My Back- Loser. I injured myself on opening day portaging a 90lb whitewater raft over a goat path of a trail around a waterfall. Only trip I'm glad to have not shot anything on. A boat load of doctor visits, pills, X-rays and a MRI. "Degenerative Disk Disease"...a misnomer that doesn't do it justice. Ouch.
Alaska Communications- Loser. Sort of. Expansions in infrastructure now mean I have cell service in a lot of my hunting area. I can no longer vanish into the wild and not be expected to stay in touch. Ugh. A bright side, I've been updated some Facebook stuff in real time. Slightly enjoyable in that regard.
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Sunday, August 31, 2014
Public Correspondence...the One Rifle
Time to answer the mail again. I've received a variation of this one fairly regularly over the years so here goes. "Hodgeman- if a person could only have one rifle to hunt Alaska, which do you recommend?" For starters- I recommend you ask a better question. If I asked Tiger Woods if he could play 18 holes of golf with a single club, which would he choose, I wouldn't expect an answer that made sense. Golf doesn't work like that and neither does hunting. While I have talked about "generalist rifles" a great deal, we need to realize there are limits. Alaska is a big place and the animals that inhabit it are widely varied from the small Sitka deer to moose, bison and the great bears. While Sitka deer are readily taken with a 22-250 or a .243 Winchester those rounds are hardly appropriate for moose hunters or to pursue grizzly. Likewise, the wonderful .375 H&H is a convincing "all around" big game rifle around the world but to press it into service shooting foxes or lynx called in close is more than a little egregious. So while picking a .300 Winchester or a .30-06 as a primary hunting rifle is often a good move- there are plenty of situations that call for something different.
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Wednesday, August 6, 2014
.308 vs 7.62x51....explained!
I received this correspondence today and found it interesting, both as a long term aficionado of the .308 Winchester and as someone who has worldwide readership. While most sporting ammo in the U.S. is the commercial version of the .308WIN, overseas it might be another matter entirely... A very nicely done infographic from my acquaintance Scott over at BulkAmmo.com.
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Outdoor Cooking....Beyond the Pouch.
I just returned from a 3 day float trip and while some folks would be content to simply chow down on packets of rehydrated slump, I decided to eat well and the raft's cargo carrying ability allowed me to do just that. As an experiment we tried a vacuum sealer in conjunction with some pre-cooking and freezing and the results were pretty spectacular for camp cooking. I hate to try to make camp cooking a big production because time spent cooking is not time spent doing other stuff that I'm there to do in the first place.
For the first sample meal we took some breakfast sausage and fried it up at home, we drained it and let it cool. The we took some frozen bell peppers and onion pieces, added it to the sausage and vacuum sealed it in a two person portion. Into the freezer it went. The idea was to pull if from the cooler and reheat it in the skillet with a bit of olive oil and then crack a couple of eggs onto it for a quick and easy breakfast scramble. In execution is worked perfectly- in fact after a couple of days it was still a little frozen. Depending on your climate you should get this to make it at least a couple of days unless you're camping in death valley.
For snacks and lunches we took nuts, jerky and dried fruit and vacuum sealed it into serving size vacuum bags- it made grabbing a quick bite easy and convenient.
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Monday, July 21, 2014
Ultralight Gear and the Curse of the Were-Goat
There are other times, however, that I sit down and wrestle with thoughts and opinions in print as if the act of writing were some form of catharsis and you, dear reader, are mere spectators to the inner workings of my thought. I must report that this piece is much more that latter than the former.
Among activities this fall, I am joining a hunt with my friends John and Gary in pursuit of Rocky Mountain Goat and Black Bear and to access that rugged country we will require the assistance of a bush pilot and the standby of bush aviation- the Super Cub. I must admit that even though I have some experience in light aircraft I never really used one to support a hunt before even though it's a fairly common occurrence here. We'll leave a dirt strip in a nondescript field somewhere south of Glenallen and about 45 minutes later we'll be deposited one by one on top of the Chugach Range along a long spine of a ridge at 5000' above sea level. With any luck we'll look down on the goats and spot bears for miles.
The restrictions placed on the access by Cub are that we each can take ourselves and 70 pounds of equipment maximum into the hunting area. While that doesn't present any significant challenges with some good planning and discussion of who will bring what with them. It does somewhat complicate things in that certain sacrifices have to be made. Vehicle based hunts that I do tend to veer heavy since I usually have the family or a new hunter along. We go for comfort and why not? The vehicle carries the weight and we day hunt from a fairly luxe camp. Float hunting or ATV hunts are just slightly lighter versions of the same. I do comparatively little backpacking these days but the durations are shorter and I tend to stay within a day's march of the road system in any case so planning for every possible contingency just isn't required- a Spartan camp and we bail if the weather gets bad or someone falls ill.
Not so much in the big mountains. None of us really have substantial goat hunting experience in this area and goats tend to live where sheep fear to tread. Every year more Alaska goat hunters perish in the field than in all other hunting excursions....combined. Even within my fairly small circle of friends I count two who have been evac'd after bad falls that broke bone. Bad weather is common and hampers those efforts, so with that in mind we get to work planning our gear and the trade offs become apparent. Most comfort items are out, more safety items are in and we're always right on the razor's edge of weight limits.
It is working within those limits that have caused me to realize exactly why so many remote hunters and backpackers are so weight fixated and veer toward the lightest such equipment available. But I wonder...Does that always make sense? I will admit outright that UL gear is better than it's ever been and far more available. In the olden days when UL backpacking was basically Ray Jardine and a couple dozen misfits, we hiked the Appalachian Trail with 50 pound base loads and those guys in sneakers carrying a knapsack with a sheet of visqueen and a tin of peanut brittle seemed to be on a stunt or a dare more than anything else. These days a base load for a 7 day backpack hunt can be under 40 pounds including your rifle and as I age the idea of walking around on a day hunt with a feather light load appeals to me and I've messed around with the ultralight gear off and on with a confusing mixed bag of results.
When I drew my sheep tag I bought some UL gear in earnest since that was a 7 day walk in hunt. I bought the "State of the Art" carbon fiber framed uber light pack and it was such a miserable P.O.S. that I nearly burned it on the mountain and hauled my stuff rolled up in my tent like a giant hobo pouch. That state of the art has now been upgrade/redesigned three times since then even though that was only 2011. I went back to my Mystery Ranch 6500- which is a huge and nearly bombproof pack that weighs 10.25 pounds...three times more than the wunderkind new kid but it works and has hauled a literal "ton of meat" off of the mountains. I gotta admit though, when working within tight weight restrictions such a heavy pack seems a bit egregious.
I'm also a proponent of light rifles. Or used to be. Never mind- I'll illuminate. In the way back when, when I was learning to hunt, rifles were heavy. An average scoped sporter weight rifle of average dimensions tipped the scales at about 10 pounds or more. One of the first serious attempts by an American maker at a "lightweight" was Winchester's beautiful Featherweight model. Even then. It weighed 7.5 or so pounds without a scope and ready to hunt it's closer to 8.5 or even 9 pounds. So when the more recent crop of rifles came out that could deliver a 'ready to hunt' '06 or .270 at an honest 7.5 pounds that was something. My Steyr Scout at 6.8 pounds was among the lightest production rifles available when it was released and even then the gun press howled about the fierce recoil. It's now regarded as chunky by the UL crowd.
My friend John just bought a new Kimber 84L....scoped it weighs exactly 6.5 pounds in .30-06. I kicks harder than I thought an '06 could. John named it "the angry little gun". But beyond recoil, it's a difficult rifle to shoot. Every slight twitch is magnified and every stiff breeze seems to sway the muzzle. It's an accurate rifle but you really have to work your butt off to put it to use. After sprinting up a mountain or thrashing through a bog I wonder how it will shoot with the hunter huffing and puffing? I'm betting it'll be tough to settle down in the field. Back in the day O'Connor wrote about not dropping a rifle below about 7.5 pounds- he might have been on to something with that but it's common now. Playing around with an even lighter Mountain Ascent at under 5 pounds makes me think we've hit diminishing returns in that department. It felt like shooting a high powered soda straw.
Lightweight tents are another area. Some of what passes for shelter gives me the heebie jeebies...especially when you go into the mountains in fall. A good tent is a make or break piece of kit and while I totally get the awesome weight reduction by using a tipi or a tarp supported by a couple trekking poles, what do you do when the wind hits 75 mph? Could be trouble of the hypothermia kind. Another acquaintance of mine was rescued after spending 3 days rolled up in his super light weight tent that failed under wind and snow load during a late summer blizzard. I'd have no issues skipping along the AT with one of these tarp tents in the summer or even fall but in the mountains you might need a more durable shelter. I've got friends that swear by them, but I've not come around to the idea yet.
I'm all for carrying less pack weight but I still need the equipment to do what I need it to do. A tent has to protect me from crappy weather, a pack has to both carry and stabilize a reasonably sized load off a mountain, and a rifle has to be able to shoot accurately under field conditions. It also can't weigh so much that I can't get it to where I'm going.
On the ultralight front I will say that most of the gear is reasonably good but often misapplied in the north but several of the ultralight gear adherents that are friends of mine seem to never take the same setup twice. One friend of mine spends 100+ days a year in the field but he's constantly changing tents, packs, rain gear, etc., I truly believe that he hasn't taken the same basic gear on two trips in a year yet. There's nothing wrong with that of course, but it doesn't tell you much about the longevity of the equipment either. A justifiable retort would be that heavy gear can wear out or fail just like UL gear can and that's true. Some heavy gear is no better and sometimes worse than a UL counterpart that weighs in at two or three times less.
Longevity and durability though tie directly to price. Most of the UL gear is priced according to its niche market status. That means that the UL 1 pound down sleeping bag rated to 20F is likely going to cost you well over what a generic synthetic 4 pound 20F bag is going to cost. How much? maybe something like 20X more. The majority of the UL gear is priced like that- some of it has production numbers in the dozens and a lot of it is produced domestically which is something of a bright spot for me since mass produced goods in Asia typically have quality control issues but you are going to pay for that.
The other part of outdoor gear in general and UL gear in particular is that it seems that the industry is very fashion oriented. Everyone is producing gear and changing specs and materials year to year and many of the enthusiasts just budget to replace substantial portions of their kit annually. Nothing wrong with that but I'm a slightly frugal guy too. I can't justify a $500 pack every spring or a "new and improved" tipi shelter or titanium spork for every season. It seems though that for the true UL enthusiast that is the price of admission and many are willing to pay it. On the counterpoint, many of the traditionally minded folks scoff at such dainty gear and those who like it and will say that a hunter should just "man up" and carry a real gun and sleep in a canvas tent, etc, etc, etc. I primarily see those guys, however, hunting from trucks and huge ATVs. Once I walk a mile or two from the trail or road I seldom see any of that crowd.
So I'll close this out no wiser than when I started. Only realizing that a balance is required and that's true of most things in life.
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Sunday, July 13, 2014
Pooping in the Woods...and Other Happy Thoughts.
It's OK.
Really, it is. Mankind has been pooping in the woods for a very long time now and in some parts of the world it is still very much standard practice. Why this is so uncomfortable or such a mystery absolutely bewilders me. It seems when people wanders from the comfort of home and running water the basics aren't so basic. But bewilder it must since when you spend as much time as I do outdoors you'll encounter where others have felt the urge to answers nature's call and well...
Left a huge mess.
So it is with no small amount of chagrin that I feel compelled to offer up a primer on handling something that most people do on a daily basis and you'll have to forgive me for the indelicacy that comes along with such a topic. So with that formality out of the way.
1. Location, Location, Location- for God's sake people. Stop pooping on the trail. While you might feel like your excursion into the wilderness has you in the wilds all alone, someone will come down that trail. How do I know? Cause there's a trail and they're seldom made for traffic of one. So please- find yourself a location off trail to handle business and for you dog people out there, that goes for Fido too.
2. Dig a Hole- carrying a small trowel or shovel isn't that big of a hassle and makes a convenient tool to make yourself what in the Scouts we called a "Cat Hole". Use your imagination on that one, but the concept is fairly basic. Dig a hole, poop in it and cover it over. Simple. You don't have to carry a shovel or trowel in many areas either- just roll over a rock or log, do your thing and roll the log or rock back in place. Done and no tools required. Burying your waste is not only more aesthetically pleasing, but scat is an attractant in bear country.
3. Burn your Paperwork- The illustrious TP will last for a very long time out in the elements and nothing is more stomach churning that coming across someone's used paperwork out in the woods. Simple solution- strike a match and burn it. Do be careful and don't burn down the forest but it shouldn't be too much effort for the woodsman (or woman) to manage a small paper fire. In combi with #2, your #2 and paperwork ashes disappear under a rock or soil and no one is the wiser. This is very important in areas where groups camp since a number of people utilizing an area can create quite the mess. In some of the more popular hunting areas I frequent you can't walk behind roadside bushes without seeing a field of "tundra flowers" made of used TP. Yuck.
4. Wash Your Hands- Your mom was right on this topic. Wash up. In many areas surface water exists in quantity. Rinse off your hands in a convenient stream, rivulet, pond or puddle and then utilize some hand sanitizer. Using soap in surface water is usually not such a great idea, a little hand sanitizer just evaporates without a trace. On another topic...extend that advice when you're at home and office as well. Not washing up is just plain gross. I mean it, gross. Nothing is worse than being in a public restroom listening to the gastric after effects from Taco Tuesday and hearing said occupant walk out without washing up....freakin' barbarian.
5. Do your Calisthenics- When you remove the great porcelain throne, a lot of folks become rather confused. In simplest terms, the third world squat is certainly convenient for the athletic among us. If you've got bad knees or are overweight that might be problematic- back up to a tree or rock or other object. A length of rope or strap around a tree can support you "lineman style" which is particularly useful in areas with mainly evergreen trees. A hunting partner of mine once leaned back against a spruce tree and got a large quantity of pine sap in his hair and other unmentionable places. Not much fun there and it plagued him for days. You know, if you know you're doing an excursion- you might want to practice a bit to handle the inevitable.
On other topics... as a guy #1 tends to be a pretty uneventful affair but for the ladies it can be a challenge of equal magnitude. Some newer products like the "P-Style" and the "You Go Girl" are more than catchy double entendres... female acquaintances report that they work and make taking care of business far easier. Especially in areas with little vegetation or in winter conditions. I'll leave it to my lady readership to let the Google do the searching.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2014
About that Milk Carton...or Zombie Guns in the News
I hate to make excuses for the sometimes lengthy gaps that appear between posts, but breaking my own rules is something I frequently excel at. I noticed it had been 2 months since my last post and it elicited some inquiries to my health and well being. In short, I'm fine. I had a minor surgery with a few days of recovery which would have been an ideal time to write had I any wits about me. Summer has been exceptionally busy. I've been clearing some land in the hopes of protecting the home front from the inevitable wild land fire that will blot this patch of black spruce from the map one day- when, not if, mind you- so a lot of effort has been spent running the chainsaw and hauling wood and brush around. Although that's technically an outdoor activity, it sure isn't much to write about.
On other note, I've enrolled in a program of higher education and that's taken a fair bit of time as well. The curriculum so far has been pretty writing heavy- averaging something like 2500-5000 words per week and that my friends will empty the well pretty fast when it comes to recreational prose. When I have free time not on the keyboard or saw, more writing is just not something I'm motivated to do.
So there- with that excuse out of the way- I'd like to answer some correspondence publicly. I've gotten a few inquiries over the last few months asking my thoughts about the best "zombie gun". Being fresh out of reanimated corpses to shoot, I can only assume the question is regarding a class of firearm best described in terms we used to talk about as "self defense" arms. I fully hope the "zombie craze" in the arms market will fade into blessed oblivion soon but the typical reference to zombie is typically one toward self defense against humans as opposed to predatory attacks by animals or in regular hunting arms. Admittedly it's not a topic I've broached much, since I'm much more interested in hunting arms than martial ones so take my opinions with a grain of salt since I have no experience and little training in the genre.
For general beating around in the bushes and riding around in the jeep, I tend to very much like the very pedestrian 12 gauge pump shotgun. Plain. Cheap. And effective as hell to boot. At typical self defense ranges a load of buckshot just plain works. I know it's not all sexy and full of marketing messages and patriotic overtones and glow in the dark bullets but a run of the mill Remington 870 (or almost any other maker) with a fist full of high brass '00' buck is a fight stopper and the sight of a shotgun tends to scatter bad guys like light on cockroaches. For the occasional hunter and recreational shooter, becoming proficient with the shotgun doesn't take long and in the self defense role it's good qualities on grouse and marauding bears still apply.
For goodness sake- stop with the gun-nerd, mall cop ninja wannabe crap and stop hanging crap off your shotgun. You do not need the following items:
1) a twelve shot magazine tube.
2) a pistol grip
3) a flashlight
4) a laser
5) a bayonet
6) and almost any other accessories with the label"tactical" or "zombie" in the advertising.
A plain vanilla shotgun. And buckshot. That'll do. I got no qualms with a short barrel or a long one- your preference and in most instances it'll make no difference in use at all. A short barrel is easier if you're working around farm vehicles or inside a structure and I have been fond of the 20" smoothbore version with rifle sights that Remington (and others) make for deer hunting. Several makers have produced "combos" for the budget minded hunter- usually including a longer 26" or 28" bird barrel and a 20" deer barrel with some form of open sights. That's a pretty nice combo.
I did get one inquiry specifically asking about the AR-15 variants. I've expressed my utter disdain for the AR platform before and in a self defense role I just don't see it as better than (or even equivalent to) a shotgun. I'll make no friends with the statement- but I find the proliferation of high power rifles for defensive use disturbing and I don't care one whit whether it's in the hands of a private citizen or a police officer. A rifle is a tool of offense in my book- the basic tool of armies, hunters, et al.- and it bothers me a little to see a black carbine riding around in an urban squad car. Call me old fashioned, but the "riot gun" is a real cop's tool and I don't care for the melding of policeman and soldier in our society. In the hands of a citizen as a defensive tool it's been the darling of the shooting world for a while and everyone is touting it's advantages. Most of which make me form little noises that sound like "humph".
For a defensive rifle I think the old school concept of lever action carbines chambered in pistol cartridges make more sense. The longer barrel gives the ammo a little more steam but the real advantage is the added sight radius. A little Marlin carbine or Winchester Trapper in .357 or .44 (or 38-40, etc) makes an efficient combination that's easy to handle and easy to shoot as compared to a pistol. I know it's fallen out of favor in recent years, but it works and is reasonably easy to master.
For handguns, I tend to think they're more about placebo effect than real benefit. A lot of folks sleep better at night knowing one is in the bedside table and I guess I got no real beef with that but several years of watching people shoot handguns under pressure leads me to think that most people overestimate their ability by a sizable factor. Becoming a proficient hand gunner takes a lot of time and a lot of ammo and most folks just don't take the time and make the effort to get there. Case in point- there are numerous true legends of police officers (who receive more training than the average citizen albeit minimal) and bad guys exchanging volumes of fire in hallways and other crowded areas without hitting anything. A lot of police shootings involves far more missing than hitting so perhaps the handgun's best attribute is portability more than anything else. Interestingly, citizen self defense shooting tends to have a higher hit ratio- which I largely attribute to "home field advantage" and closer range.
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