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Two weeks ago, I saw my first hummingbird. Of course, I'd seen pictures and I've seen them on TV and stuff, but never in person.
Anyway, I was so excited. Then, last week I saw either my 2nd hummingbird or I saw the same one again. It seemed to think that our chili pepper lights were tiny hummingbird feeders. Cute, but sad. So, I went and bought a feeder this weekend. Ironically, it's shaped like a giant chili pepper. So, Monday night I mixed up some necture stuff and put it out. I think it was 1 cup of liquid and the feeder was about 3/4 full. Well, today at lunch I noticed that almost all the necture is gone. There's only maybe a teaspoon left. Is it possible that a hummingbird drank it all that fast or is it more likely that the wind did it or something? I have no experience with this, so I'm clueless. Thanks in advance for your help! |
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I dont know what feeder you have, but I got some that when NOT 100% full, they completely leaked out .....I didn't notice it at first, because where it leaked was clear (sugar water) I only figured out it was leaking when the nectar turn to syrup on my porch railing!!! (of course it's possible that it's hummers, but if you have only seen one or two, it's not as likely that they drained it in such a shor time....I have mine out for 2-4 days, and usually at day 3 it's nearly gone (I have never seen more than 3 hummers on mine at any time..and usually it's one here and there, first thing in the morning, then again in the late afternoon and evening. But like others have said here, if you put up the feeders, eventually they will become regular visitors :) |
Mine is like this. (link posted below) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Chili Pepper Hummingbird Feeder
It probably dripped-out. It's cute & all, but that style of feeder has problems with ants & bees. The solution, depending on how hot the weather is, will last 3-7 days. You don't want the solution to ferment. I only fill mine half-way when activity is low. Don't waste your money on any special red colored mix, grocery store sugar with 1x4 mix is perfect…the red feeder will attract the hummers plenty. Trade-up to a HummZinger… |
- Posted by scouterbecky 6 Southern IL (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 9:42
I agree with scaldude. I bought a couple of the HummZinger feeders and have seen more hummers the last three weeks than all season. I had another feeder with four ports and kept thinking it was dripping out in 2 days, but now I realize there probably were more birds than I thought. You may have more birds or have a drippy feeder, but try the HummZinger. The birds sit around on it and stay longer anyway. And no, I am not a salesperson for the company. Haha |
- Posted by hummersteve Indy (My Page) on Thu, Sep 20, 07 at 21:26
I believe those bottom type feeders will leak, and I dont know what other kind of feeders you were using and hummers could be using them but heres another idea. If you are in an area that has bats they can drain a feeder in no time. When my sister lived in arizona she said everyone would take their feeders in at night because of this. Just a thought. |
Tisha lives in Oklahoma so I looked up what bats live there. The Department of Wildlife Conservation says Oklahoma has 22 species of bats and all bats in Oklahoma feed on insects. The page doesn't say anything about nectar. Everything I found about bats drinking nectar talks about the tropics and Arizona. If bats are drinking Tisha's nectar I'm sure the Department of Wildlife Conservation would be interested to hear about it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Oklahoma Bats
Thanks for all the suggestions, and for the bat info. I refilled the feeder yesterday and watched it most of the day. Didn't notice any dripping, other than when we were first hanging it and it was swining all over. I'm thinking maybe the nectar did drip out (at least partly) because it was quite windy and stormed some last week. Anyway, I'm not going to throw it out, but will keep a closer eye on it. I want to put a feeder in the front yard too, so I think I will get one of the other styles for that. Thanks again, |
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I have dif. varieties of melons growing in plastic containers.I planted 6 seeds in each container because I have read that they do best if you plant 3 per pot? they are the kind that looks like a wiskey barrel about 15" across and 13"deep.So of course every single one sprouted and need to do some thining how many should I leave max. the varieties are:minnesota midget,canary,golden midget,yellow moonbeam,delice de la table,etc.If I leave too many I would not get many fruits on them right? |
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I would leave three. Many would tell you to cut down to two or even one, but there are so many things that can happen to melons before they produce, that I like the insurance of three. Once two of them have started to form melons, you can cut the third or smallest vine if it seems that they will become over crowded. With pots that small, you may need to water every day once they get going. Good luck. |
I agree with ohiofem, just make sure you cut the right one out when that time comes :) Also, make sure you are extra diligent with staying up on the watering when they are in containers, if you give them too much water in one shot after not watering for a short period of time, you may risk the splitting the melons. I grew some crimson sweets last year in containers smaller than yours, and I got a few ripe melons, but they were far smaller than they should have been, probably due to crowding in the root zone. A couple also split because if forgot to water one day and then saturated them the next, a couple of the melons split within hours.... they were ripe though (or close at least) and I discovered them soon so I ate them anyway:) |
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There's more than one way to skin a neutral zone regroup, but one is quite a bit more common and effective than others.
When your team takes over possession of the puck between the blue lines, the players have two options: one is to do what your rec hockey team does, and start skating the other way with it until there's a problem, and the second is to have a plan.
Ideally, you'd like guys to build up as much speed as possible for the attack, and to have strong support for the puck at all times (the phrase "support the puck" is ubiquitous in hockey dressing rooms).
In order to achieve these goals, you have to start with step one: get the puck back to your defenseman.
Once a defenceman has the puck and sees that there's no easy, quick-up solution to getting into the offensive zone, he'll usually move the puck D-to-D to start things in motion.
(Oh man, these diagrams are going to be crude again.)
That defenseman then starts skating the puck up the wall, which forces the opposing team to start applying pressure. There's no way they'll allow that d-man to gain the red line (that's the pressure line – once you let a team over it they can dump it in, so you need to get to them before they get to it), so you're starting the defenders moving, which is always good.
That d-man will then pass the puck back to his partner (who's moved into the middle of the ice as last guy back), and will stay on the wall as a return-pass option. The weak side forward will swing LOW (and I mean LOW - coaches freak otherwise), so the three of you are coming up the ice together and the puck is supported on both sides.
The centerman mirrors the initial D-to-D pass as usual (providing a pass option), and finds himself swinging into a crowded lane – a d-man is low in it, and a forward is somewhere around there too. Because you want guys to have their feet moving and the puck to be supported, the center carries on, and the winger on that side comes across hard to A) get moving, and B), support that puck, which will be moving up the other side shortly (or delivered directly to him if the middle lane is clear, which is unlikely).
After the pass is made to the winger on the wall, you have a player with momentum and solid possession of the puck, support so if he's pressured before the red so he can chip it to his linemate, a centerman with a lot of speed (who can also head over to the strong side if need be, or provide puck support if the middle D-man passes it back to his D-partner), and you've spread out your opponent's neutral zone forcheck.
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If you're the type to put clothes into the wash and then forget to take them out again, there may just be a solution. Too busy mucking about in the living room to remember your clothes? No problem; there's an alarm that sounds, annoyingly, as a reminder. Can't tear yourself away from the computer? No problem; the machine sends messages to Twitter, too.
Ryan Rose apparently thinks (correctly so, in my case) that the rest of us are similarly forgetful, and thus put together a helpful video showing what the modifications to his washing machine took.
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This is a product that I would find very useful. I never remember the laundry. Ever.
Needlessly overcomplicated. Doesn't every washer have a buzzer that you can turn on to tell you when clothes are done? If so, just tap into that circuit.
This is very creative idea… I like this tweak. Now wash machines could be made with twitter option included in them. That would rise up the price and sales!
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Would buy this product again. | 64% |
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StrawberryJuice on 5/3/2011 5:31:00 PM more reviews by StrawberryJuice
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
I actually used all of this cream and took about a year to finish it. Ive been on and off with it but lately has been a constant in my routine. Went for the Body Shop Aloe night cream and that was pretty much a failure for me.
-Moisturizes dry flaky skin with no greasy afterfeel--just plumped feeling as a nicely moisturized face should feel
-Smell is a bit strong at first couple times of use but now I'm totally fine with it considering I'm pretty sensitive to scents
So far, the only nicely moisturizing cream for my parched skin, $20 dollars decently priced IMO. Much cheaper than my fav Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Restoring Cream.
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magica on 4/5/2011 6:23:00 PM more reviews by magica
Age: 25-29 Skin: Sensitive, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I got this on Black friday for about $2 bucks this was special for early birds this Carrot cream smell really odd I cannot explain the awful scent
If youve sensitive skin Be aware that this WILL BURN and it causes
redness it stop until I wash it off I use 2 more times same reaction I wanted to like but this Cream SUCKS as hell I though I was the only one But I notice that some Gals felt the same . shame on body shop
this is a Big miss.
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linds1986 on 3/16/2011 1:39:00 AM more reviews by linds1986
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Hazel
I can't believe people hate the scent so much! I really like it, it's a soft clean smelling scent, definitely not overpowering.
I love this moisturizer, it's thick but not too thick! I use it on nights when my skin is feeling extra dry, and when I wake up in the morning my skin feels soft and hydrated.
PLUS this is only like 5 dollars....can you go wrong? Plus if you don't like it for your face, it would be a great body moisturizer :)
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*TOP REVIEWER* FauxChic on 3/13/2011 10:42:00 AM more reviews by FauxChic
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm Hair: Black, Coarse Eyes: Brown
This cream is the algebra equation to my skin, it is not thick and greasy but not thin and gel-like but offers a good happy medium between the two, it hydrates my skin and I have noticed the more smoother appearance to my skin, it is generally very cheap too which is a bonus because I don't have to be afraid of making a huge hole in my wallet, a la Jurlique Repleneshing cream haha, Carrot cream is worth a try for drier skin types!
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LanoTheWhale on 2/18/2011 4:06:00 PM more reviews by LanoTheWhale
Age: Unknown Skin: Other, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
This product saved my face.
I've been having horrible stress-induced eczema, and nothing is helping. I've always sworn by cetaphil to get rid of my eczema but it just hasn't been working (not sure why, and its not the weather because I live in Hawaii and the weather doesn't change much). But I finally busted this stuff out, and my face feels so much better. Though the dry patches on my eyelids aren't entirely gone, they're so much better. I have pretty delicate skin, and in combination with the dryness sometimes I get some discomfort shortly after applying it, but it quickly goes away. Afterwards my skin feels amazingly soft, and my makeup blends over it very well. Its also made some of the hyper pigmentation from old acne on my cheek start to fade. The smell isn't to die for, but its not horrible, and it doesn't linger after applied. I would have preferred it to be in a bottle with a pump, but the jar really isn't a problem. the price is great, too. definitely suggest this if you have dry skin.
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*TOP REVIEWER* summerrain1994 on 1/28/2011 9:44:00 PM more reviews by summerrain1994
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
I got this in The Body Shop's Black Friday PWP promotion and was pleasantly surprised - even went back on Boxing Day to get three more tubs!
Though much doesn't come in the tub, you don't need to use much. I love this in the morning and at night, and I don't notice the scent at all. I have combition/oily skin, as well as acne-prone skin, and this doesn't make my skin oily or break out.
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KeoDiamond on 1/24/2011 10:18:00 PM more reviews by KeoDiamond
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
My cheeks are so dry in the winter, they almost feel like sand paper. None of my other moisturizers were working, they diminished the look of dryness but not the feeling, and I was DESPERATE. I decided to give this Carrot Cream a try since it was on sale for only $3. I bought 2 and I am so glad I did because this healed my dry cheeks! I would apply it on my cheeks and forehead because they were my problem areas, and use a lighter moisturizer for the rest of my face. With each application, my cheeks felt smoother and softer. I would put this stuff on my cheeks before bed and wake up with a really hydrated face. By the 4th day, my cheeks didn't feel dry anymore. I was so surprised by how well this product worked. I've never had a moisturizer actually heal my dry skin before, and for its price - it's well worth it! I hope it never gets discontinued because I LOVE THIS STUFF! It saved me this winter!
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BerkeleyChick on 1/11/2011 7:04:00 PM more reviews by BerkeleyChick
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Olive, Warm Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Hazel
Many reviews for this product mention a strong or offensive scent. Personally, I don't mind the fragrance. Perhaps that is because I like natural-smelling beauty products and use natural beauty items from health food stores. I tried this product on my sensitive/slightly oily skin, and I was thrilled with the results! My skin is incredibly soft now and has an amazing glow. Even my mother, who has rosacea (and dry, sensitive skin due to cancer treatments), loved this product. Everything she tries seems to make her skin red, whether it's natural or not. Even she has glowing skin now that she has tried this cream. A little of this goes a long way, so the container will last for quite some time. I know some people prefer a tube over a jar because of potential germs/bacteria. My recommendation is to simply wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap prior to using this product.
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xKatyJx on 1/8/2011 1:39:00 AM more reviews by xKatyJx
Age: 19-24 Skin: Dry, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Awful, just awful. Within minutes of putting this cream on my face began to burn and my skin turned red. And I'm not crazy about the scent either, it just smells odd. Pass on this product, even my drugstore Ponds is better.
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cdiorlipglossgirl on 12/30/2010 12:59:00 AM more reviews by cdiorlipglossgirl
Age: 30-35 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I bought this at TBS' Semi-Annual sale and although I got it dirt cheap, it must go back. The texture is nice and creamy but the smell is awful and overpowering. The smell is so putrid that I can't get past it to put this on my face.
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Jan 7th 2007 2:33PM All I wanted was the Warblades of the Hakkari for my hunter. The main hand atleast dropped EVERY time I went to ZG. I was in guild that used a roll system. Got beat out, by hunters, rogues, and warriors. And once had it handed to another hunter just because he didnt have an epic weapon (neither did I).
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Jan 7th 2007 2:29PM All of this is largely untrue as I've seen. Everyone is ok. ALthough, warriors did get royally screwed, this from a hunter's viewpoint. And locks... they've needed a good nerfing for ages, it'll never happen. Lock Strategy: Fear, dot, run.
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Jan 6th 2007 1:15AM I think that if a guild uses DKP, then let whoever wants anything get what they want. If they have the points, then more power to them. A druid saveing enough DKP for such gear has a tip of my hat. I myself would go with armor, but hey.
And DKP is getting old. The standard version of it has no real protections from cross class item looting. A plain roll system or suicide kings is a good way to go. Add on a non-cross class item loot, and you have a good day. All the endgame guilds I've been in and had it as such have had everyone pretty equally geared.
But hey, a druid who is willing to spend that much DKP on a weapon that doesn't benefit them much has got a pair of brass ones.
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Jan 6th 2007 12:54AM "Maybe the Horde are all busy PVPing, or the hawkstriders are just uglier than the elekks, or (my theory) the Horde generally can't win at AV enough to do this."
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SACO, Maine (AP) -- State police say five members of a Maine family found dead in their apartment were shot to death.
Investigators say a gun was found in the apartment and it appears someone in the family was responsible for the shootings. A state police spokesman said causes of death would be determined by the medical examiner.
Police say the children ranged in age from 4 to 12 years old. The parents were in their 30s.
State police spokesman Steve McCausland says a family friend asked a worker at the complex to check on the family's well-being. The worker saw a body inside the apartment and called police.
Saco is a city of about 18,000 people in southern Maine, about 10 miles southwest of Portland.


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David E. Gray, who served as vice president of administration for 14 years under former university president Stephen Horn, and as associate dean of the School of Applied Arts and Sciences, died on June 25 at the age of 87.
A nationally known advocate for recreation programs, he was the founder of CSULB's Recreation and Leisure Studies department, created as an independent department in 1965. That same year Gray was named Professor of the Year by the school's Associated Students. Today, the David E. Gray Award is given to high-achieving Recreation and Leisure Studies students.
Gray began his recreation career in Los Angeles city parks when he was 16, and served as a recreation director for that city for 17 years. He was also director of Camp High Sierra in Mammoth Lakes for seven years, which is where he first met P. Victor Peterson, CSULB's first president. Peterson told Gray could have a job at the campus after earning his master's degree. He soon received his M.S. in physical education from UCLA and later a doctorate in public administration from USC.
Gray is survived by sons Jonathan and Christopher and daughter Cathleen Burns; his brother, Robert; and by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, who died in 2003.
A "celebration of life" memorial service will be held in the President's Room of the University Student Union at CSULB on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 3 to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the CSULB's Peach Tree Fund, The Foundation c/o The David Gray Peach Tree Rally, Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, 90840, Contact: Nan Roberts, 562/985-5255; or to the CSULB Recreation and Leisure Studies Department, c/o The David E. Gray Awards Fund, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, 90840, Contact: Sharon Cruz, 562/985-4071.


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"I look forward to coming to work everyday. The people at Baptist are the most caring people I know. Being in maintenance, I get to see a lot of behind-the-scenes action that most don't see. People are always willing to lend a hand, whether it's for patient care, helping visitors find their way, or moving out and holding an elevator for a patient on his way for a test, from Environmental Services bringing fans and bed extensions to catering associates bringing hot food to patients with a smile. The nursing staff patiently listening and consoling and doing their best to bring health back to our loved ones. That is what Baptist East is to me and that is why I love working here."
Michael Higgs, Engineering
Employee of the Year 2011
"I enjoy working at Baptist Hospital East because – as our former motto stated – "family is spoken here." I feel like my co-workers are like family. We all look out for each other, and would not hesitate to be there for someone when needed. So, when I'm away from home, I'm not away from family. The support that is fostered amongst co-workers allows us to treat patients like family as well. We are allowed a great freedom to treat and work with patients in a way that makes them feel part of this family. These are the reasons I stay."
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Employee of the Year 2010
"I like working at Baptist East because of the people I encounter here on a daily basis. I stay here also because I enjoy my job, I like to think of each patient in this hospital as a family member, therefore I do what I have to do to make sure (everyone in) Materials Management has done the best job that they can to ensure each patient has everything they need during their stay here. This is the rewarding part of my job. Baptist East has the greatest bunch of people employed here also. I have not met one person that I do not like. Since we all have to work I am very thankful my time is spent at Baptist East."
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Long Island homeowners (1 to 4 family homes) have a number of programs that can help them make their homes more energy efficient and less costly to heat and cool. If you live in the towns of Babylon or Huntington, your town has specific programs available to you; contact them before you do anything else.
The Long Island Green Homes Consortium is working to provide information about the benefits available from State and utility sponsored programs. Your town has staff on hand, with knowledge of the programs offered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), who can guide you step by step through the process.
If you are not a resident of one of these towns, you can still benefit from programs that will help upgrade your home's energy performance. Call NYSERDA for more information at 1-877-NYSMART (697-6278).
There are a number of different programs available to Long Island homeowners. Each offers somewhat different benefits and has different rules for eligibility. Below are a few questions that will help guide you to the program that is the best fit for you.
Choosing which program is right for you is determined in large part by how you heat and cool your home. Take a moment to read all the different options, to find the right program for you. You can call to talk to a real human being to get more information and assistance with all of these options.
Whichever program you choose, all work will be performed by contractors who are accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Your home will undergo a comprehensive home energy audit which will be free or reduced in cost in many cases.
Start here: NYSERDA Home Performance with ENERGY STAR, or call 1-877-NYSMART (697-6278). (You can also call your town to help you fill out an application and get started.) This program is open to all New Yorkers; it features a free or reduced-cost home energy audit for most residents and cash rebates for many energy-efficiency measures. If your household income is at or below $84,933 for a family of four, you may be eligible for a grant, up to $5,000 or 50%, to to pay for part of the cost.
Start here: PSEGLI, or call 877-ESTARLI (378-2754). LIPA customers with central air conditioning can get free attic air sealing and duct sealing as well as the installation of compact florescent light bulbs.
There are also income-based programs that can pay for all or part of making your home more energy efficient.
(For other family sizes click below.)
Start here: Community Development Corporation of LI for Weatherization Assistance Program or for NYSERDA EmPower Program, or call (631) 471-1215 x155
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Start here: Residential Energy Affordability Partnership (REAP)
If you qualify for EmPower, the Weatherization Assistance Program or REAP, all or part of the improvements to your home will be free of cost.
If you have any questions about which program is right for you, call 1-877-NYSMART (697-6278). The operators can help you to find the program that fits you best.
Part of your comprehensive home energy audit will be a review of your energy bills for the past 12 months. You can get the records of your electric usage from LIPA and natural gas usage from National Grid. Both are available online.
To get your billing history online, you will need to have an online account. Having an online account will allow you to see and manage your PSEG bills online, but will not automatically sign you up for electronic billing or automatic payments. If you don't have an online account, register for one here (you'll need a bill).
Once you have registered as new user, sign in with the user name and password you just created and click on the "Add Account" link on the left side of the page.
Enter the Customer ID/Account number from your PSEG bill, and the PIN number from the "important message" section of your bill.
To get your records sign in to your account. Once you are signed in, click on "Usage History" in the center of the page. This will take you to a page that shows your electric usage history.
If you heat your house with natural gas, and don't have an online account with National Grid, go to their page for Long Island natural gas customers and click on the "Register Now" link in the lower right. Again, having an online account will allow you to see and manage your National Grid bills online, but will not automatically sign you up for electronic billing or automatic payments.
Once you have registered as a new user, sign in with the user name and password you just created and click on the "Add Account" link on the upper right of the page.
Enter the Customer ID Number from your National Grid gas bill, and the access code located under the website address on the left side of your bill.
Once you are signed in to your National Grid account and on the Account Home page, click on the "Usage History, Current Bill & Energy Use Analysis" link.
If you have oil or propane heat, it will be helpful (but not absolutely necessary) if you have your bills for the last 12 months.
The pages linked to in Step 1 have instructions on how to get started with each program. Depending on the program you choose, you will start by either filling out an application for the program or by choosing a participating contractor from the list on the program's website. For a list of contractors, visit the NYSERDA website or if you have cenrtral air conditioning visit LIPA.
All the contractors are approved by the program sponsors and accredited by the Building Performance Institute (BPI), the nation's leading organization that develops standards and credentials for residential energy efficiency retrofit work.
During the audit, the contractor will perform a number of diagnostic tests, including:
Based on the results of the audit, the contractor will prepare and provide you with a report that contains a list of recommended improvements along with the cost and the estimated energy and cost savings of each option. You will have an opportunity to work with the contractor to decide which energy efficiency measures to install.
Every improvement, some simple and some complex, can result in significant energy savings. Some of the improvements that are covered under the program include:
After the work is completed, the contractor will run the diagnostic tests conducted during the energy audit again to verify that the measures are functioning correctly and to ensure health and safety of the home. This is sometimes called "testing-out" the job.
Whichever program you work with, up to $25,000 of improvements can be financed through a Green Jobs Green New York (GJGNY) loan from NYSERDA at an interest rate as low as 3.49%. In order to be eligible for a GJGNY loan, the estimated savings from the home improvements must exceed the costs.
If you finance your project through NYSERDA, you have the option to use On-Bill Recovery Financing at a rate of only 3.49%. This program allows you to make payments through your LIPA electric bills. The payments appear as a separate line item on the bill. On-Bill Recovery Financing is transferable, if you sell your home, the loan can stay with the house, and appear on the new homeowner's PSEG bill.
If you are not interested in on-bill financing, and unsecured loan offers affordable interest rates, flexible terms, and simple repayment options. The current interest rate is 3.99%, or 3.49% if your pay with automatic bank withdrawals.
In addition, many of the measures are eligible for rebates or other financial incentives from PSEG, National Grid and NYSERDA.
There are incentives from PSEG, National Grid and NYSERDA for many measures that will make your home more efficient. The contractor you work with will coordinate applications to get the best rebates that are available, no matter what program you originally signed up with.


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The worst of all holidays will soon be upon us. That would be Halloween.
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Don't you hate it when someone you don't care for does something you admire?
I'm planning on being a better person. I make that affirmation not because I've developed a greater love for my fellow man. No, I make it because I've had a small taste of what the opposite of Heaven looks like.
"See, told ya!"
My father-in-law sent me a clipping the other day. It had to do with a professional baseball player.
It's a good time to be a pro baseball fan in Bedford.
There are few things that bond fathers and sons closer than sports.
Spring fever is not for everyone. Particularly for prep jocks.
I was shocked. Just shocked.


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The Property Officer is responsible for storing and tracking all property collected by the Police Department. Once items are submitted as evidence or booked into the Property Room, only the property officer can handle or release items. All property releases are done by appointment only.
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Los Altos residents may drop-off expired or unused prescription medication at the Police Department. If you are unable to drop-off your items in person, call our non-emergency number (650) 947-2770 and request an officer to come pick-up your prescription. Photo identification is required for prescription drop-off.
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Residents may bring rifles, shotguns, handguns, or any other type of weaponry and related ammunition to the Police Department for safe surrender and disposal. NOTE: Firearms must be unloaded prior to transport. Do not walk into the building with a firearm or other weaponry; notify personnel that you have an item to be surrendered and someone will come outside for collection. If you are unsure how to unload a weapon, please call our non-emergency dispatch at (650) 947-2770 and an officer will be dispatched to assist in the safe retrieval of the firearm, weapon or ammunition. Once confiscated, weapons are never released back.
Found Firearms
If you find a gun, or any other weapon, do not touch it. Call the Police Department at (650) 947-2770 and an officer will be dispatched to collect it. It is very important that the weapon remain undisturbed, as the firearm may have been discarded after use in a crime and could be helpful in an investigation. For your safety and others, please keep other people away from the area.
Release of Firearms
California law requires a Department of Justice (DOJ) background check anytime a firearm, handgun or rifle is requested for release from a law enforcement agency by the owner. Following background check clearance, the DOJ will provide a letter to the applicant authorizing him/her to own or possess firearms. Once the DOJ has determined your eligibility, you have 30 days to retrieve the firearm from Police; after 30 days, the authorization process must be completed again.
An additional check will be made when you arrive at the police station to claim the weapon. This final check is to ensure that there hasn't been a change to your record since the DOJ check. If the firearm has been taken as evidence in a crime or suspected crime,additional clearance may have to be obtained from the investigating officer. Further Information is available at the DOJ website or you may contact them directly at (916) 263-4887. Note: Found weapons are never released to the finder.
Please do not bring explosives, chemicals, or other hazardous materials to the Police Department for destruction. For disposal of explosives, unknown ammunition or other types of flammables (i.e. dynamite, blasting caps, fireworks, or antique military items), please call our Non-Emergency line (650) 947-2770 and a Police Officer will be dispatched to the scene to examine and secure the material. Old explosives, ammunition and other chemicals can be very unstable and may explode if moved or handled incorrectly. Specially trained experts may be brought in to handle certain items.
Property Receipts
If items are collected or taken from you by Los Altos Police Officers, they may issue or have you sign a Field Property Receipt. This form will list the items removed or taken. The receipt will also contain a case number. If you require additional information regarding your property and want to know when it will be available for release, you can contact the Investigations Division at (650) 947-2770 and ask to speak with the detective assigned to the case. Please have the case number available for reference.
To claim money taken as Evidence or for Safekeeping, a Money Claim Form may have to be filled out depending on the circumstances. Call the Property Unit at (650) 947-2770 for more information.
Property Claims and Releases
Property Evidence
Evidence includes items which have a connection to some type of criminal activity such as tools used to commit a burglary or items recovered from a previous burglary. Because these items are booked as evidence which may be used during the course of a criminal prosecution, they are handled differently from other items in regard to handling, packaging, tracking and release.
Items held as evidence are usually retained until the criminal case has been concluded with regard to all parties involved in the case. Approval may be required from both the District Attorney's office and the Los Altos detective assigned to the case, before such property can be released.
Property Safekeeping
Safekeeping items are those held for the owner for a variety reasons and are not intended to be used as evidence in a criminal case. The owner has 60 days to claim the items once he/she has been notified in writing indicating a time and location for pick-up. It is the owners' responsibility to contact the Property Unit to schedule the pick-up appointment. Items held without written notification are held for 60 days from the date of the booking. Unclaimed items are disposed of in accordance with all applicable California law.
Weapons turned in or taken for safekeeping due to a domestic violence incident or an incident where the person is taken in for psychiatric evaluation may be retrieved from the Property Section when certain conditions are met and after receiving clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ). Weapons unclaimed after 180 days will be destroyed. For contact information, see Release of Firearms section above.
Found Property
California law requires found property with a value of $100.00 or more to be turned over to the Police Department. The finder will receive a receipt. If the property remains unclaimed for 90 days, the finder may claim it. If the item is worth more than $250.00 it must be advertised in the newspaper for seven (7) days after the 90 day wait period, prior to release to the finder. The finder may be required to pay for the advertising costs.
If you have found property, please call the Police as soon as possible. Found items may not exactly be lost, but may have been stolen or involved in the commission of a crime which law enforcement may currently be investigating. Found property should always be turned over to a Police Officer or brought in to your local Police facility. If you find property in another city (outside Los Altos), please call or go to the local Police Department or sheriff's office in the city or county where you found the item and turn it in there.


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Liberty and Main Streets in downtown Vermilion will be transformed into a winter wonderland of wonderful carved ice creations. Along with the already created sculptures, three live carvings will be done by professional ice carvers.
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WHAT: Ice-A-Fair to Remember; Chocolate Fest; Melt Down Party
WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 7-10 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Downtown Vermilion; Ritter Public Library, 5680 Liberty Ave., Vermilion; Vermilion Boat Club, 5416 Liberty Ave., Vermilion
COST: Free; $0.50 per taste; $25 per person
INFO: 440-963-072 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org
Back by popular demand, the chocolate tasting contest at the Ritter Public Library will also be happening during the ice fair.
"While people are out enjoying our town's fantastic ice sculptures, they can come warm up at the library and enjoy some tasty chocolate" said Patty Kishman, communication coordinator for the library.
The tasting begins at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. is when the winners are announced and the prize ribbons are claimed. "Exactly at 2 p.m. we count all the ballots and name this year's chocolate champion," said Kishman.
New to this year's tasting, a children's category and a blue ribbon category are added into the mix. "This year we will have a new blue ribbon category, where if you enjoyed one of the last few years' winners, you might see it again here" explained Kishman.
Stop by the library, located at 5680 LIberty Avenue, to taste the chocolates and vote for your favorite. The cost is only $0.50 per taste.
After the Ice-A-Fair it's time to melt down and party. The Vermilion Boat Club is hosting a "Melt Down Party" the same day from 7-10 p.m.
Located at 5416 Liberty Avenue, the party is open to the public and tickets are $25 per person. Any money raised through ticket sales with benefit Main Street Vermilion's upcoming programs.
Soup, sliders, wine and cheese will be served during the party. "Cold hard cash" tickets and raffles tickets are being sold at $5 each or $20 for five tickets. $1000 will be given away during the party.
This event is sponsored by Main Street Vermilion. For more information please call 440-963-072 or visit www.mainstreetvermilion.org.


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All ages welcome but Kindergartners and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration necessary. For more information, please call 913-971-6874.


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The Hanover Sheriff's Office needs the public's assistance with identifying three individuals suspected of the theft and fraudulent use of a credit card, which resulted in several thousands of dollars in losses.
The theft occurred on March 10 in Hanover where the suspects stole the victim's wallet from her purse while at a restaurant. The suspects then immediately used the stolen card at two local retailers in the Metro Richmond area.
The suspects were captured in surveillance images (shown above) recovered during the course of the investigation. They are described as two adult males and one adult female, who are possibly Latino.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff's Office at (804) 365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword "iTip" followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.


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Your friend and mine Travis Reitsma returns to preview all 30 big league teams. Before he does that, let's take a look at the Houston Astros! Try the fish!
2012 Record: 55-107, 6th NL Central
2012 Pythagorean Record: 59-103
Impact Player: OF Justin Maxwell
Impact Pitcher: RHP Bud Norris
Top Prospect: SS Carlos Correa
Significant Acquisitions: LF/1B Chris Carter, DH/1B Carlos Pena, OF Rick Ankiel, RHP Jose Veras, RHP Philip Humber, RHP Sam Demel, RHP Jon Ely
Significant Departures: SS Jed Lowrie, RHP Wilton Lopez, CF Jordan Schafer, RF Brian Bogusevic, C Chris Snyder, CP Scott Moore, RHP Mickey Storey
There's a military term known as the "Scorched Earth" policy which was banned under the Geneva Conventions back in 1977. The policy's aim is to completely destroy any useful part of the enemy's assets in order to squash any chance of retaliation—leaving behind a baron wasteland of destruction resembling a scorched landscape.
Such a policy, although considered by most to be a war crime, is apparently allowed under the rules of Major League Baseball. Of course, the Houston Astros scorched earth policy is self-inflicted rather than brought on by an enemy. Since General Manager Jeff Luhnow took over in December 2011, the Astros have gone about dismantling any and all semblance of Major League value and have used those assets to rebuild a previously bare farm system into one of the league's best.
In the meantime, the Major League team will be beyond terrible. The 107 losses in 2012 were the most in franchise history — beating out the previous worst of 106 the year before. These are truly dark times for Astros fans, but flowers grow out of fecal matter and you can't fault the Astros for taking this 'rebuilding' project to the extreme.
Lucas Harrell had a nice season in 2012, pitching in nearly 200 innings and posting solid peripherals and along with fellow "veteran" Bud Norris will make up the top of the Astros rotation in 2013. Norris, is the team's highest paid player heading into the season at just $3.0-million (unless you count Wandy Rodriguez, whom the Astros will pay $5.0-million to play for the Pirates) and should be considered a tradable asset as the season wears on.
The rest of the rotation will consist of 22-year-old Jordan Lyles—who has moderate upside—and some combination of Philip Humber, former Cleveland and Colorado prospect Alex White and any numbers of low-ceiling arms. Jarred Cosart, one of the prospects acquired in the Hunter Pence trade with Philadelphia in 2011, could make an impact at some point in 2013.
There isn't much in the way of brightness emanating from the bullpen either as free agent pickup José Veras enters camp as the likely choice to close out games. He posted solid strikeout numbers last year in Milwaukee but also walks far too many and had a high strand-rate which will likely normalize slightly. Left-handers Wesley Wright and Xavier Cedeno have some upside and Hector Ambriz struck out a ton of batters in limited time in 2012, but the rest of the bullpen will be made up of Quad-A relievers and unproven talent.
Fun-sized second baseman Jose Altuve may be the best player on this team, which is both awesome and terrifying if you're an Astros' fan. After a great start in 2013, Altuve cooled off significantly after April posting an 89 wRC+ from May on. He is entering his age-23 season so there is room to grow, but expecting Altuve to be much better than an average player is probably too bullish.
Some other pieces have breakout potential, especially centerfielder Justin Maxwell and Chris Carter, who will try as he might to play leftfield—at least to start the year. Maxwell, a behemoth man with terrific tools across the board has always had the talent, but injuries and inconsistency have plagued him. At 29, he's poised for a breakout season if he can stay healthy. In only 352 plate appearances last season, Maxwell had a surprising 2.3 WAR according to FanGraphs and had a solid .232 isolated power. Carter, meanwhile, was acquired in the Jed Lowrie trade and will be a disaster to watch in left. He could, however, be a monster at the plate with crazy power and a solid approach at the plate. If he can make more consistent contact, he could hit 40 home runs.
Formerly promising prospects such as catcher Jason Castro, first baseman Brett Wallace and third baseman Matt Dominguez will anchor the rest of the lineup along with free agent pickup Carlos Pena, who should get most of the plate appearances at DH. Fernando Martinez, Rick Ankiel and J.D. Martinez will all battle for playing time in the outfield and some combination of Tyler Greene and Marwin Gonzalez will likely see most of the playing time at shortstop, at least to start the year. Prospect Jonathan Villar held his own in AA last season and could be poised for a mid-season promotion if (or more accurately when) Greene and Gonzalez struggle.
Houston ranked third from the bottom of the NL in defensive efficiency in 2012 and could be worse in 2013 with the realistic possibility that Carter plays significant time in left field. Maxwell fared well in center field last season, posting a +10 UZR in 403 innings there, also faring well in DRS and Baseball Prospectus' FRAA, but at 6'5" and 235 pounds one has to wonder if he can keep that up over a full season. The metrics did not like Altuve, Gonzalez and Greene up the middle and Brett Wallace is as close to immobile at first as they come, but Dominguez is considered an excellent defensive third baseman—too bad he can't cover the rest of the infield. Castro is not considered a great defensive catcher and neither is projected backup Carlos Corporan.
Overall, the Astros, like in all other facets of the game, look to be headed toward the bottom of the AL.
2013 Outlook
The self-inflicted scorched earth policy will likely continue for a few more seasons as the Astros look to build from the bottom up in order to compete in their newer, tougher division and league. Brad Mills has been replaced at field manager by Bo Porter who will look to make the most of his first Major League managing gig, but his success will assuredly not be determined by win-loss record. With a staggeringly low payroll that may top out under $25-million, the Astros will be the doormat of the otherwise talented AL West in 2013 and the foreseeable future.
The increasing vat of prospect wealth being accumulated by the new front office won't make an impact for a while with the future core of the team—Carlos Correa, Jonathan Singleton, et al, still far away from being consistent everyday players.
2013 Prediction: 58-104, 5th AL West
For a chart detailing the 2013 Astros roster, click here. Some stats courtesy of Fangraphs, click here to view the Astros team page. Depth chart information derived from the wonderful MLB Depth Charts.


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Observations from a slightly frozen fellow who says or does what guys most often do … the wrong thing. While vigorously ringing my Salvation Army "ding-a-ling" bell outside Kingston Food City the past couple of weeks, I picked up on a trend. I spied a steady stream of guys toting out red roses. Most carried out a single bud. Others juggled at least a dozen. "Hmmm … must be in the doghouse."
The big frou-fraw the last few days has been over the "WikiLeaks" of State Department cables. This incident proves once again what so few seem to recognize: First, there are no secrets, government or otherwise, (if two people know it, sooner or later one is going to let it out) and second, everyone is placing too much reliance on computers and the Internet to do their business.
I'm a sucker for a good quote.
I often call them "quotable quotes." And I'm not picky. I bounce from the profound to the ironic to the offbeat to the humorous to the colorful ... and then back again.
My passion for words probably plays a big part in it. Combine that with a journalistic mind, and you have someone who is constantly milling through life looking for someone to utter memorable phrases and/or sentences.
Folks here at the newspaper get called some interesting names other than the ones our parents gave us. We accept this as an occupational hazard. But a couple of times a year, we don't mind it so much. That's because we turn into bonafide ding-a-lings. Yep, you got it. For those who might enjoy critically pointing out that we don't have a clue, I say here's your chance.
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Rick hovered behind her.
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I stared at her a minute, wondering if she had rocks in her head, then pulled Rick aside.
Ages ago, Santa brought me one of the most wonderful Christmas presents. Actually, I'm pretty certain he had some help from the cutest elf ever to work in his toy shop at the North Pole. Most times my darling wife, who happens to be height-challenged because she stands several snowflakes shy of 4 feet, 11 inches, would take offense to being referred to as an elf. But when we tear off the November calendar and start marking up December, well, she turns into one of Santa's most energetic helpers.
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I'm feeling much better about my retirement. It took some getting used to the thought that "I don't have to". I've always been the kind of person that felt my time was valuable and I had to always be doing something productive. I now babysit my 2 year old GD during the day. It's not an everyday thing but enough for me. I've also given myself permission that it's okay to chill out and relax..I've earned it. Your suggestions about volunteering were great. I was about to when my daughter asked if I'd watch my GD so she could go to days. Thanks to you all.... Diana |
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A Seattle Times' staff photographer reflects on her trip to Haiti.
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On Friday, Jan. 15, Seattle Times staff photographer Erika Schultz, 26, received word that she had the opportunity to go along on a humanitarian mission to Haiti. By early Sunday morning, Schultz was at McChord Air Force Base, preparing to board a C-17 bound for Haiti's Toussaint Louverture International Airport. Here are her reflections on a memorable assignment.
We departed McChord Air Force Base at 2 a.m. Sunday, strapped inside the belly of a roaring C-17. Veteran Seattle Times reporter Hal Bernton sat nearby, as well as the familiar faces of a handful of Northwest journalists. We were all following an Air Force humanitarian mission, designed to assist Haitians affected by last week's 7.0 magnitude earthquake. Feeling the shake of takeoff, I was a little nervous, unsure of what was to come.
We knew the aircraft would pick up supplies from Virginia's Langley Air Force Base and deliver them to Haiti. But it wasn't until later the Air Force confirmed our mission also was to evacuate a group of Haitians with ties to America, either through citizenship or residency.
While flying from Washington state to Virginia, we reached for our blankets and sleeping bags inside the cold cargo bay, hoping to catch a few hours' sleep. When we arrived at Langley, the first of our four stops, crews loaded more than 100,000 pounds of equipment and a team of Army soldiers into the aircraft. A few hours later, at sunset, the C-17 landed on the Port-au-Prince tarmac. The crew started to unload the cargo. We peeled off our layers, inhaled the hot, humid air and went outside.
Directly in front of us, dozens of men swiftly unloaded supplies from Digicel, a major mobile-phone company in Haiti that was damaged in the quake. In the other direction, I was stunned to see a line of hundreds of people that snaked around the Toussaint Louverture International Airport.
Under a red-and-white-striped tent, we met a mother in a wheelchair clutching her baby. The woman had been buried for three hours in rubble, and lost four family members in the earthquake, including a son and her own mother. Around her, families comforted their children. A young woman gently poured liquid into her sick father's mouth. The bluish mountains in the distance turned to black as night fell.
We spent less than just a couple of hours at the airport before evacuees were lined up to board the plane. Crew members carried and wheeled up the sick and elderly. I met a son and his injured mother, Leanne Civil, when they were trying to find her seat belt. Leanne's head was wrapped in white gauze, and both of her feet were injured. Her son accidentally bumped her leg. She groaned. He apologized profusely, wiping his mother's face with his T-shirt. I'm not sure if he was wiping away dirt, sweat or tears.
More than 180 evacuees filled the plane. The seats were saved for those who needed them most. The rest of the evacuees sat in rows on the floor of the cargo area, banded together with a thick white safety strap. To move from the back to the front of the aircraft, I carefully tiptoed thought a sea of people. I found an open spot near the front of the cargo bay, where I had enough room to sit cross-legged.
Behind me, Lucnie Gustave held her two children, daughter Luznie and son Chris Ryan. Gustave, who is studying medicine, said she was in a classroom when the earthquake hit. Her home was damaged, but she had access to food — a banana tree in her back yard.
"I lost many things," she said. "I don't have money now."
Her children are American citizens. Gustave wasn't sure when she will return to Haiti. Maybe in seven months, she said, to repair her home. She asked if I was on Facebook. Since returning from the trip, I've sent her a friend request and we've been trading messages online.
This experience floored me. Going into this mission, I was not sure how much we would see or how long we would be at the airport. It was the first time I had met people who may have been suffering with thirst and hunger. Crew members told us not to chew gum or take out any food and water during the flight because we did not have enough to go around. A couple of evacuees asked if there was water available. It was difficult to respond when I knew there were two or three unopened bottles in my backpack.
Covering this story also reminded me that now, more than ever, we're a global community, that America and other countries have a vested interest in what's happening in Haiti.
This is a catastrophe of massive scale. As of now, the death toll is estimated at 200,000 -- more than 100 times that of Hurricane Katrina, and approaching the loss of life caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
I think it's important to keep following Haiti's story, to help and give where we can, and not turn our gaze as time goes on.
I'm writing this back in Seattle, late at night, in my bed. And, I'm thinking about all the people in Haiti who weren't lucky enough to get on that C-17.
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There are more varieties and spieces then we think, natual hybrids, and mine look like the pictures shown, I grow mine hard, I want the plants to look like the wild plants. They are not grown lush in Africa getting water only 5 mo. about during their Winer, and very little at that. The animals dig them up to get water from the rhizomes, and for food. The berries are not ediable. They are not that terrific to eat, because of the fiber. Norma |
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Mine don't look quiet that bad. but almost, and they are in pots, I toss out the old growth, and keep only the new because those will be the ones that will flower. I purchased mine, one good one a year, and worked long hours to get the rest. I didn't get paid for the time. Each one is dear to me, often collected by the friends and professionals that taught me how to take care of them. When they flower I can't go into the green house they smell like Gardena, They start to open after dark, and continue each night a few at a time in each cluster,(3-6) and die in the morning. I keep the greenhouse closed so there arn't any moths to fertilize for me. I writing this for information for the purposes hopeing that you will gather some information from each of my posts. I am quiet interested in sharing any and all information that I still may have in my head, it is getting older every year. Hugs to all, Norma |
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