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I am really regretting not planting any green beans, but it seem rather late in the year to sow seeds.
Do you think if I planted some now they would have time to give me beans before to end of fall? It seems I remember they usually fizzle out mid summer anyway, so I thought they probably mature quickly? Laura |
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You should be fine to plant green beans now. Bush and pole beans are supposed to produce about 60 days from breaking the soil. That would put you around September 1, so you're good to go with either kind. |
Yeah, you could plant them now and get some before fall. You just wouldn't get as many. I say this because I'm in zone 4 and most people around here don't plant beans until the middle or later part of May. Let's say 30 days ago. My Kentucky Wonder pole beans were ready for first harvest last year around the end of July. Let's say 30 days from now. So if you plant now, since they're not day-length sensitive, but they are temperature sensitive and will sprout faster because it's warmer than May, you'd be getting first harvest at the end of August. You'd have, at best, probably a month of harvesting before they're done for by frost. Maybe longer if we have a good fall, but rust usually sets in when the temperatures dip. Bush beans might produce faster. Take a look at them too. It's not too late, it's just too late to be optimal. I'm pretty sure they'll still fruit this season. |
agree, beans will still work for you this year. Do pay attention to the DTM (days to maturity). While not a terribly accurate thing, they do help differentiate those varieties quick to mature from those slower to mature. At this point prefer those faster to mature. Still, no worries, the heat right now is ideal for them and they will grow/mature rapidly whereas beans planted 'on time' in our zone started out a bit slow in many areas due to cool temps. |
- Posted by ruthieg__tx z8 TX (My Page) on Tue, Jun 26, 07 at 15:48
justaguy is right...as warm as it is those seeds will be popping out of the ground in three or 4 days and you will have plenty of time before first freeze... and heck the worse that can happen is that you lose a buck in seed money but if they make it...a gazillion beans...Good luck. |
Laura, You've got plenty of time. You should also plant for a fall garden. Check with your state's Extension Service. Each county should have it's own Cooperative Extension Office which provides free publications and information for the asking. They will have valuable vegetable/gardening tables available specifically for your area determined by universities and horticultural research scientists who have collected data from growing those crops in your state. Your tax dollars are already paying for this service so you may as well get some use out of it. Vegetable Planting and Planning Calendar for Missouri (download the pdf) complete with spring and fall planting dates (underneath the spring planting dates for appropriate crops), how much to plant per person, etc. They can also tell you the average last frost date for your area and ideal planting times for specific crops and varieties in your area. See how detailed this example is: |
- Posted by greenmulberry 5-Iowa (My Page) on Tue, Jun 26, 07 at 16:10
Wow!! This is a super fast forum! I can't believe the response. I will pick up some beans and choose a variety with a short day to maturity. This is my first summer in our new house and I rather slapped together a garden as best I could to get some tomatoes and cucumbers going (my essentials). They are doing great now but I keep reading about pickling "dilly beans" in the harvest forum and am really regretting leaving out beans in my haste to get the 'maters in. Thanks a bunch everyone. Laura |
- Posted by shirleywny5 5 (My Page) on Tue, Jun 26, 07 at 18:03
I just planted 2 rows of beans where I pulled the last of the green onions. Gave the garden a good soaking after. There's still plenty of time for a good crop here in zone 5 ,just south of Buffalo. |
Here in the Chicago area, I usually get in two plantings per summer. I plant the first at the end of May, harvest them about the end of July and then replant for a fall crop.I plant bush beans wich tend to produce a bumper crop in a short period of time, not sure about pole beans though. So in short, you have plenty of time. |
Greenmulberry You've inspired me! I have an ancient packet of Fordhook Limas, and I think I'm gonna plant them in my mulch pile! The packet says they take 75 days to mature, and that puts a harvest in September, but I'm gonna go for it if they germinate. My mulch pile was accidentally growing potatoes, and I pulled them up to see how they were doing, found a bunch of baby russets (not my favorites), so that area's available now. I'll rake the hills down tomorrow and plant away! See what a simple question can trigger! It ought to add some good nitrogen to the pile as well in the long run. Thanks. |
anney, Here is your Georgia Vegetable Planting Calendar. Laura, Here is your Iowa Vegetable Planting Calendar along with Suggested Vegetable Varieties for Iowa |
You still have plenty of time to plant the fall garden. Here's what I'll be doing: early July - late cukes, rutabagas mid July - fall carrots, beets, kale, collards early August - turnips, Asian radishes, tat soi, early September - fall lettuces, late September/early October - fall and spring spinach (overwintered) |
Violet Thanks, but I don't need a Georgia Vegetable Planting Calendar for limas. If they germinate despite their age, they'll grow. |
- Posted by bmoser z6PA (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Wed, Jun 27, 07 at 10:28
If you are willing to gamble a little you can have a fantastic fall been harvest that can even be extended over a month long period with a little help from a row cover. I planted my 3rd crop last night in zone 6. but I figure I can plant one more time around July 15-20. Keep in mind that as days and nights get cooler the plants will grow slower than now but the flipside of that is that once the beans are formed in the fall they just hang on the plant and don't overmature nearly as fast. |
anney, I didn't provide the calendar just for the beans. It's a reference that can come in handy from year to year. *wink* |
- Posted by greenmulberry 5-Iowa (My Page) on Wed, Jun 27, 07 at 12:44
Thanks a bunch Violet, those Iowa guides are just what I need, I was wondering about when to plant several other things too! |
greenmulberry, My pleasure. Let us know how your fall planting goes! |
- Posted by mcmillan968 4 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sun, Jul 1, 07 at 21:13
My second garden wasnt planted until the 4th of July!!!It was a beautyfull garden and nothing didnt come in!!With what seems like longer summers now or warmer falls,you SHOULD do fine!!! |
- Posted by all_organic_justin 5 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 2, 07 at 6:36
I'm in zone 5 (michigan) and planted a row o beans last year at the end of July/begining of august. I missed it by about a week. My beans were not many and the ones that were there didn't make it before it frosted. If I'd a had a week or two longer.... so you are fine. |
How bout peas?? Will they work for a late planting? |
I'm not sure if I'm in zone 5a, 5b, depends on which map you look at. I'm in Cleveland, we planted in mid May, EVERYTHING was eaten, parsley, basil, beans, peppers, sage...EVERYTHING. We are still planting beans, we are even starting them indoors today and transplanting them into the garden as soon as they sprout. |
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(N-R Staff) McMinnville's local radio station, KLYC 1260 AM, will cease broadcasting on Friday, March 22 at 1 p.m. — 12:60 p.m. in symbolic station parlance.
The station has broadcast since 1949, when it was founded by brothers Jack and Phil Bladine, co-owners of the Telephone-Register. After a series of interim owners, it was purchased by Larry and Laurel "Stella" Bohnsack in 1990.
Last August, veteran California broadcaster Dick Mason moved to McMinnville and executed a local marketing agreement with Bohnsack Strategies that allowed him to assume control of the station with an intent to purchase, subject to FCC approval. However, due to antiquated equipment, the station has been unable to meet FCC certification standards, preventing the deal from closing.
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"The talented and dedicated on-air staff, especially Eve Fuller and Lars Patrick, have given 1260 radio its personality and community focus," Bohnsack said. "I'm also grateful for the loyal listeners who have tuned to 1260 on a regular basis."
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Yay silver! Nathan is having a nap and I shall have one, too. Had a shocking night last night. Nathan was good but I have a horrible tickly throat cough!
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Have just put Luke down in his cot for the first time, he really is getting too big for the bassinet so time to change over. I am going to have a nap too as the tickly cough and snotty nose has got me. #5Posted 08 August 2011 - 09:59 PM
Gisses, I tried to reply to you last night but lost it - maybe the old thread had already been locked.
Just wanted to offer some sympathy, and say sometimes we really need to ask for what we need straight out. Would your DH give you regular time out if you asked him for it? Is there anyone else who can do some babysitting for you? Anyway, hope you are feeling better about things today. #6Posted 09 August 2011 - 10:39 AM
Brownbear - Toby is gorgeous! Such a big grin!! We're planning a road trip driving from Sydney to Melbourne in a month's time - any tips?
geckogirl - Don't feel guilty about tummytime. You can easily add in tummytime everytime Liam wakes up before he feeds. Its especially good to get into this habit as you don't want to feed immediately after awakening (or they'll expect to be fed every time they wake). I also incorporate tummytime if I need to dash out to get something or a quick bathroom break. I also think it really depends on the baby because DS could lift and turn his neck at 2 weeks (and he was 2 weeks early!) gisses - great pic of Leah! Looks like she was mid sentence and you surprised her LOL. re: me time - very important!! Have you read up on Tracey Hoggs EASY method? The Y stands for YOU =) Agree with au*lit that you need to get DH to give you timeout. Even just a walk around the block can help! purple_daisy - hope things have improved! Like poorginger, I'm not looking forward to the 12 week growth spurt!! By wonder weeks calender, this is in around a weeks time for us - eep!! runnybabbit - Nathan is SO cute! Love the soccer ball on his head. Funny because I did the same thing a few weeks ago and popped a chicken ball on DS's head. Is he eurasian? Pic haha chantelM - Is Axel better now? Speshelle - Olivia is so sweet! I just want to hug her heehee AFM - DS has again changed his sleeping habits. Last night, he wouldn't go down for his 7pm bedtime properly until after I gave him another feed at 9pm afterwhich he slept until 3am! Then he slept in bed with me from 4am to 8am with only one resettle at 5am. We didn't do anything out of the ordinary yesterday, so not too sure how I can replicate that lol Edited by raindotdot, 26 August 2012 - 02:29 PM. #7Posted 09 August 2011 - 02:28 PM
raindodot - Axel is starting to get better. Still coughing but is getting much happier again the last two days...
Time out - I am also one that doesn't really get time out. I try to take 10 mins a night in a hot bath but that is about it. My MIL has babysat once. I am actually having a girls night this Saturday and I can't wait! So excited, just going to be hanging at a friends house, drinking and listening to some music. Some much needed me time #8Posted 09 August 2011 - 11:33 PM
Hi everyone.
Had a job interview that went pretty well today. I wasn't actively looking for work, but I think three hours a fortnight (on Saturdays) is pretty practical, and will be extra pocket money for a meal out or something. And maybe as time passes I'll increase my hours; there appears to be the scope for that, so that's good. I should start at the end of this month. DH can have Nathan while I'm at work and I'll only have to express one feed and then express after work. It'll be nice to feel like a professional again and think about work stuff for a change! raindotdot Yes Nathan's Eurasian, but I think he looks mostly like me (Chinese)! He certainly looks very much like I did as a baby. Nathan has been a shocker in the car lately. Every drive has ended in his super sad face and him gasping for breath from crying so hard. It just breaks my heart. #9Posted 10 August 2011 - 04:20 PM
runnybabbit: Congrats on the job! Sad about Nathan and the car. We usually rely on a car ride to calm Liam down before we get home. Makes it easier to settle him into a nap.
raindotdot: Felix is so cute! AFM: I can't make Liam out at the moment. Had a fantastic day where he slept most of the time then yesterday it was the day from hell where he hardly slept at all. I only got about 3 hours sleep last night. Had mother's group this morning so finished feeding him there about 11:30am and he's been asleep pretty much ever since. It's now 4pm and he hasn't woken up yet! I hope that doesn't mean he's going to be awake all night. I'm going to have to set up a routine. I just didn't want to wake him this arvo because its been so hard to get him to sleep for the past day or so. Highchair: Jackpot on allclassifieds.com. Scored an Ikea Antilop high chair secondhand! We rarely go to Sydney and I'm not travelling all that way for a high chair so its great to pick one up locally and a bit cheaper! Won't be able to use it until he's much older but at least its ready to go. Engagement Party: I have an engagement party to go to in about a week and I've been begging the groom to tell me what they would like as a present. Basically to take pity on me as it is so difficult now to go out shopping with a baby when you don't know what you are looking for. All my shopping trips are now well thought out campaigns! Unfortunately DH won't be able to go with me so I'll be there by myself with Liam and it doesn't start until 7pm! I won't be able to stay long as Liam will just get strung out being out so late. I'm a little bit worried about attending my first social visit without help. Its easy at mother's group as everyone is being possetted on and breastfeeding and changing nappies etc. Very different when you're the only one with a baby. Ah well. Another milestone, I suppose. Hope everyone has a great evening with lots of quietly sleeping babies! #10Posted 10 August 2011 - 09:51 PM
Quick post.
I am desperate for some me time. Lachie is cat mapping and Olly wants to be carried all tithe time, the house is a mess and I have quite a few card orders. I have also had nipple thrush, the flu and mastitis so have been really run down. Dh is also away from last Saturday until next Monday. Have Lachie's shots tomorrow #11Posted 12 August 2011 - 04:57 PM
Mands sorry to hear that. Can you ask your folks/in-laws/friend from mother's group to come over for a few hours?
Geckogirl we must be from the same place. I get a lot on allclassifieds too, got so many ripper bargains before DD was born. I keep an eye on it for mcns too. Have a lovely weekend everyone. #12Posted 12 August 2011 - 05:24 PM
purple_daisy ILs took DS1 for two nights which was good and the boys went to kindy. the anti=biotics kicked in and are working wonders. thanks for your support
Gecko_girl Good luck at your engagement party. Runnybabbit heard any more on the job interview? Gotta run. Lachie has dropped his arvo nap (of only 30 mins) but from 5:30 on he is feral. Chat soon #13Posted 12 August 2011 - 08:49 PM
Mands you're not having a good run, are you? Glad to hear the antibiotics have kicked in. Hope you can get a bit more help and some rest. Make sure you're looking after your immune system. Vitamins C & D and some zinc might help. Does your DH work FIFO?
Geckogirl can you order a present for the engagement party online instead of going out to the shops? Peter's of Kensington have great homewares at excellent prices. I can understand your apprehension about the party. Henry has been going to bed around 7 pm. The other day my brother came over so we kept him up to see his uncle. By 8/8.30 he was tired and crying. I can imagine he'd be no fun at a party and I wouldn't like our chances of settling him to sleep in someone's bedroom (plus I'd be too worried I wouldn't hear him if he was crying). I finally got around to reading the photo uploading instructions. So here is Henry! #14Posted 12 August 2011 - 10:45 PM
OMG au lit Henry is beautiful! I love babies in stripes; Nathan has lots of stripey clothes, too. Henry is just GORGEOUS, I love that little smile.
mands I hope the mastitis clears up soon, and hope that thrush stays away -- I'm trying to stay away from antibiotics as much as I can now. Big hugs and hope things settle down for you soon. The job interview went well, so I'm going to start in a fortnight and work every second Saturday morning. Each shift will only be three hours, so adding travel time, I'll only need to express one feed for DH to give Nathan. At our mum's group meeting today we propped the babies up in a row on the sofa and took a photo -- Nathan with his five girls. So cute. #15Posted 13 August 2011 - 06:02 AM
RunnyBabbit Great on the job. I am soooo sick of being on anti-biotics and all the infections I have had in the past 6 months except the jaw infection have been staph infections . And as soon as I go on the ABs the bloddy thrush kicks in. I am pumping myself full of probiotics at the moment. I am even breaking open capsules and rubbing them on my nipples so DS can get some and so it stops the thrush.
au*lit DH is a long haul Qantas pilot he is on the B747-400s. I am taking zinc tablets and multi-vitamins and . Henry is adorable. I think we have had a gorgeous bunch of babies Got to run, Lachie seems to know when I am on EB #16Posted 13 August 2011 - 09:38 AM
Oh Mands - you poor thing. I was feeling sorry for myself with DHs shift next week, but at least I am healthy and I will still glimpse him for an hour or so each day! I hope teh drugs kick in proper this time and you can get on top of it all.
runnybabbit - congrats on the job - seems to work nicely for you! Plus being back in the workplace may also help a bit with the PND. Nathan is just adorable - in fact all our bubs so far are!! Must be autumn babies! au_lit - another gorgeous little man!! I feel I should be baggsing one for Tabitha to marry!!! She has a black/white stripery suit too - I am sure everyone thinks shes a boy when she wears it but I don't care - i call it her jailbreak outfit. geckogirl - Tabitha also threw in some monster sleeps last week for 2-3 days (like 3-4 hours) but was then back to her 1 hourly naps. I figured she is doing some growing, and I am trying really hard just to go with the flow for now as they are still so little and doing so much developing and growing and figuring out of the world. as for the party - we have a carry cot that attaches to the pram that we sleep her in while we are out for dinner etc. I give DD her last feed and then pop her down; when we get home I top her up and pop her down in her cot - would Liam sleep while you were out? Or is it too much drama getting him to go down? He may last a bitlonger at a party - much more to look at. Anyway, i am sure the couple will understand - its tricky with such a new baby and being by yourself. AFM - off to Spotlight with my mum and sans children today to get christening supplies. Sad that I am so excited about it... #17Posted 13 August 2011 - 09:22 PM
Awww shucks... thanks girls. I think he's pretty gorgeous but it's lovely to hear other people say so too! The top in the photo is a 000 and only just still fits him. I put it on at every opportunity and I'll be sad when I can't get it on anymore.
Mands a pilot - how glamorous Really, I'd struggle to cope (I count down the hours until DH gets home some afternoons) so I reckon you deserve a medal. Hopefully the free/cheap flights to holiday locations make up for it, at least some of the time. Congrats on the job runnybabbit! Sounds perfect - I reckon 3 hours a fortnight is all I could manage at the moment. My mums' group has far more girls than boys too. I'm really going to miss the group when we go back to Perth - I've been meaning to ask you how the groups work over in WA. It's probably too late for me to join a mums' group but too early for playgroup. Maybe we can start up our own Perth group. I'm going to be in the Western suburbs, at least to start with, anyway. Redsgirl I think that people think Henry is a girl in some of the outfits I dress him in. Especially as I bought a lot of gender neutral stuff before he was born. Doesn't help when people refer to him as 'she'. But then, when my niece is dressed in navy blue she gets called 'he', even when the navy blue has flowers on it! I guess it doesn't really matter that much, and once he's old enough to care he'll be able to tell people he's a boy! ETA Redsgirl are you having a christening for Tabitha? Did I miss that in earlier posts? Hope it goes well and she doesn't cry! Should be lovely for you Edited by au*lit, 13 August 2011 - 09:25 PM. #18Posted 14 August 2011 - 05:41 AM
au*lit I used to be a flight attendant too . When he is home he is home for min 5 days solid, so that is great too.
RedsGirl I do that with Lachie's sleeping when out too, but we have a capsule that attaches to the pram #19Posted 14 August 2011 - 01:16 PM
Mansa - Hope you are feeling better soon. It is so hard to get over an illness when you don't have any time to care for yourself.
au*lit- Henry is absolutely beautiful AFM - Axel had a couple of days where he was having a nice long middle of the day nap! It doesn't happen so much now. He tends to only sleep for about 30-40 mins at a time during the day but as soon as I get him up he is cranky and wants to go back to bed within half an hour. I think he is confused as to what he wants to do I am going back to work on 6 Sep. I am so nervous about leaving Axel. I wish I could stay home with him forever #20Posted 14 August 2011 - 07:16 PM
Hello all!!
It has been ages since I posted! My computer has died and my phone has issues posting in this forum! It has been very frustrating! I miss chatting to everyone! Oliver is 13 weeks tomorrow. Time has flown! He is bringing so much joy! He is feeding like crazy! Last weigh in he was 6.5kg(at11 weeks). I hope everyone is going well. I'm still computer less so I can't post too often but I'm here reading everything Xx Abbi and Oli Edited by Abstarini, 14 August 2011 - 07:20 PM. #21Posted 14 August 2011 - 08:05 PM
Mands - for the thrush - use live yoghurt - works much better than probiotics which won't actually work if you put them on your skin. Most supermarkets do a natural live yoghurt - it works wonders and is so much cheaper than canesten!
#22Posted 14 August 2011 - 08:25 PM
Fay thanks forthe tip. I have some natural yoghurt in the fridge
#23Posted 15 August 2011 - 09:20 AM
RedsGirl & au*lit: Thanks for the advice on the engagement party. I really wish we had cot attachments for our stroller. We don't really have anything to settle him into when we go out. I tried out some slings on Saturday but Liam just screamed - he hates them. So I'll probably just have to find a lounge chair and settle in for the visit. I don't expect to be there for very long! As for presents, if I had more time, I think Peter's of Kensington would be a great idea. I'm doing more and more shopping online these days! Unfortunately, there won't be enough time for delivery. However, I have managed to pin the couple down to a specific present so I can focus my shopping.
au*lit: I agree with everyone - Henry is gorgeous! My DH and I each have our favourite outfits for Liam. So I've bought the same outfit in a couple of different sizes so we get to enjoy them a bit longer as he grows! runnybabbit: Congratulations on your new job! Its nice to get out of the baby environment for a few hours and remember there's a whole other world out there! First Father's Day: I'm getting a mug for DH with Liam's photo on it and with DH's favourite catch phrase he uses with Liam (you can put whatever text on you want). But the best thing is that it has almost the same background pattern of DH's favourite Liam outfit! I've ordered two and will put one away as a keepsake of DH's first Father's Day so even if the first gets broken it won't matter. Gotta love online shopping! Gotta run. Liam's started crying! #24Posted 15 August 2011 - 11:36 AM
Hi everyone.
My names Emma, I'm new to EB and I'm also a first time mother so I joined a chat group to get to know some mothers whose children were around the same age as mine (although larger and more developed in comparison). My twins Theodore and Ebony were born on the 12/05/2011, 5 weeks early. I've seen a few pictures of your children and they are absolutely adorable. I hope to get to know some of you in future and that I will be welcome to join in the conversation. Emma, Theo and Ebby.x #25Posted 15 August 2011 - 01:30 PM
Welcome Emma.
My little one was 4 weeks early and I think there is another who was 5 weeks early too . How are your beautiful twins going? 1 user(s) are reading this topic0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users |
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How long does a solar eclipse last?
It varies depending on several factors: whether it is a partial or total eclipse, how close the moon is to the earth in its elliptical orbit (this affects the apparent size and speed of the moon), how close the earth is to the sun in its orbit (this affects the apparent size of the sun), etc. In general, though, a total eclipse takes on the order of a couple of hours from start to finish, with totality (the part where the sun is completely blocked out) on the order of a couple of minutes.
It's actually pretty easy to estimate the first number - all you have to know is the apparent angular size of the sun and moon in the sky (about half a degree each) and the the time it takes the moon to orbit the earth (about one month). I'll explain how to do that in the next paragraph, but you can think about it yourself beforehand if you want...
[Answer: the entire disk of the moon (half a degree) has to move across the entire disk of the sun (half a degree), so the moon has to move one degree with respect to the sun between the start and end of the eclipse. One degree is 1/360 of the way around a circle and therefore 1/360 of the moon's orbit around the earth. 1/360 of one month is on the order of a couple hours.]
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In defense of intellect plate {WoW}
Feb 6th 2012 3:19PM That is also done in SWTOR for orange (mod able) gear. Bliz should see that everyone borrows from them, so it's their turn now.
In defense of intellect plate {WoW}
Feb 6th 2012 1:05PM It may have been stated already, but TOR did it right in this regard:
In that game, gear generally has 2 primary stats, Endurance and then a Class stat, so let's use Aim.
Tank, Healer and DPS Aim users all benefit from that stat. It seems to take Specializtion and Talents into consideration for the end result. Maybe Bizzard should look into that.
Now, I've only played TOR for a little while and don't know the full stat system, but it seems to be working.
Breakfast Topic: Do your WoW and real-life friendships overlap? {WoW}
Jan 27th 2012 9:06AM I've played MMO's (wow & others) with RL friends since EQ1 back in 2001. In all that time, I've only met two people that I consider real friends now, away from the games. Both are long distance, so I rarely get to interact outside of online communication, but I'm happy to know them.
Breakfast Topic: All I want for Christmas ... {WoW}
Dec 25th 2011 8:20AM The Michael Buble version = never over-used.
The Queue: I will not {WoW}
Dec 3rd 2011 5:20PM Indeed. I fully understand why they don't upgrade. It's just after playing a month of Skyrim (ultra on PC settings) , I have such a horrible time looking at WoW. Bethesda has jaded me into a graphics snob. I fully admit it. Guilty.
The Queue: I will not {WoW}
Dec 3rd 2011 4:58PM My question -
When will WoW update to Skyrim level of graphics?
Breakfast Topic: What was your most memorable noob moment? {WoW}
Dec 2nd 2011 9:23AM My first main was a Belf hunter. We know where this is going. Anyway, I soloed most of the time, didn't read about stats or how to play, I just wanted to do what seemed cool. I loved running around in BC days with 2 of the swords that look like katanas and I put Fiery on them. To keep from buying ammo, I almost never used ranged. Trade chat even called me a "LOL Melee Hunter". After that I went Druid and never looked back.
Drama Mamas: Love and marriage and WoW {WoW}
Nov 28th 2011 4:46PM I feel that the husband has very common short-sightedness that people get when they focus their attention too much on one thing- his being WoW raid progression. At first, his goal to keep his wife happy was simply to let her play with him, so he got her an account. In his mind, the issue was fixed.
Fast-foreward and she wants to actually join him to really play together. As a former player and raid tank (rawr - bear) I know that you can't just jump in, especially to a hardcore team. He realized this and went with the "Alt Bandaid" routine. The big problem that should have been apparent right away is that people's hearts and desire to play are never on Alts. If he 'wastes' too much time on that toon, his main will fall behind. It's terrible to think that way, but I remember the feeling - you have to keep your Raider Main in top condition. Even your Alts have to work for your main through professions.
To end: He never really planned to play with her, he just wanted to play the same game as her so they could talk about it, share certain things about the game, and in his head, he was spending time with her. In reality, the progress of his main and keeping his raid spot / bragging rights is more important than his real life relationship. It will not change unless he truly realizes this and turns a 180.
Hey OP, call me if it doesn't work out :)
Breakfast Topic: What was your turning point in WoW? {WoW}
Nov 27th 2011 11:37AM I learned the basics in mid-BC (yes, as a BM Hunter, so I was a true Huntard.) I played with 5 or 6 real life friends who went from MMO to MMO.
They all left before Wrath, but I stuck it out. Eventually, as my friends came and went a couple times, I joined a raid guild around 3.3 so I could see what raiding was like. At this point, my main was a boomkin who would later switch to bear, where he stayed.
I met a lot of great people, including a friend (tree druid) that I'll never forget. I hope she remembers to think of her bear from time to time.
Although I no longer play, the memories are the important part.
Is it time to kill the global cooldown? {WoW}
Nov 15th 2011 6:01PM I have been playing Skyrim the last few days. The battle components and mechanics in that came are executed very well, with no auto attack or GCD. Instead, it's tied to your stamina. Maybe that system wouldn't work in a game like WoW, but Bethesda has it down.
Time to go melt my PC's video card some more in the frozen reaches.


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Though not as strict as the laws of kashruth, which determine what is and what is not kosher, Yiddish revues seem to follow an unalterable pattern. First they explore the world of the shtetl, those tiny communities in Russia and Poland from which Jews fled at the end of the last century. Then they delve into the rich culture of New York's lower East Side in the early decades of this century.
In both cases the aim is not so much sociological or anthropological exploration as the cultivation of nostalgia. "Those Were the Days" is classier than many of its predecessors, but it follows the pattern. The first act is folk material from the Old Country. The second shows the way the shtetl imprinted itself on show business.
The material reflects the varying strengths of the cast. There is, for example, a monologue about the trials of a Jewish mother, which is performed by Mina Bern, a veteran of innumerable such shows. Virtually none of the jokes seem fresh, but there is something affecting about seeing them performed in an exaggerated manner you know is the real McCoy.
Similarly, Bruce Adler, who comes from a long line of Yiddish performers, does a jokey number called "Hootsatsa," complete with a style of dancing - fast steps and a glitzy smile - that conjures up another era. He sings the venerable "Rumania, Rumania" with great flair and is at his funniest in a number that must be vintage Danny Kaye, "The Palace of the Czar," which has lyrics like "I went shootin' with Rasputin/Ate farina with Czarina."
Robert Abelson, who has an extraordinarily rich tenor voice, handles traditional material with aplomb, but he is especially brilliant singing Figaro's aria from "The Barber of Seville" in Yiddish.
The most moving moments belong to two young women, Lori Wilner when she sings, with unusual eloquence, the familiar "Papirosn," and Eleanor Reissa, who captures the ineffable sweetness of the Yiddish language and its mentality in "My Yiddishe Mame" and a beautiful song called "Yosi, Yosi."
Much of the humor, however, seems strained, not special enough. My own feeling is that no such show is complete without a rendition of "My Shtetele Belz." Nevertheless, "Those Were the Days" is an unusually polished evening of nostalgia.
Oddly enough, I can tell you the precise date I first became really aware of New York's Yiddish theater. It was the same date I fell in love with Molly Picon.
It was March 9, 1960. I was reviewing the indomitable Picon making her London debut in Leonard Spigelgass' harmless comedy romance about a nice Jewish matron and a reserved Japanese businessman, "A Majority of One." Picon was playing the role given on Broadway by Gertrude Berg, while the ponderously polite Japanese was acted - what price Jonathan Pryce back then? - by dear old Robert Morley.
Actually, as I soon discovered, this was not Picon's London debut. She had appeared many years before in variety, but to me she was something new and special. Almost immediately in New York I discovered a little about the great Yiddish theater of Second Avenue - I had seen Carnovsky, the Adlers and, of course, Paul Muni, but, in my profound ignorance, did not link them with the Yiddish theater, and my lack of the language made me oddly uncurious.
And then, very quietly, the Yiddish theater seemed to die, or at least go into semi-retirement. Even during the late '60s I recall a large-scale revival of Israel Joshua Singer's "Yoshe Kalb," but like the splendid revues by Ben Bonus and others, such presentations often seemed more like nostalgia trips than a lively, living tradition.
In this respect, the Folksbiene Theater - now at 123 E. 55th St. and celebrating its 75th anniversary - has helped keep the flame alive, and indeed tomorrow it opens a new play based on Jacob Dordin, with music by Emil Gorovets, "Father's Inheritance," in Yiddish with full simultaneous English translation available.
And this season the Yiddish theater, nostalgia and all, has come to Broadway - and I don't just mean that living treasure Jackie Mason. At the Edison Theater we have "Those Were the Days," while at the Town Hall (not quite Broadway but close) we have an English version of a 1936 Yiddish movie (yes, that Molly Picon!) "Yiddle with a Fiddle," celebrating the music of one of the greatest Second Avenue composers, Abraham Ellstein.
The story of "Yiddle" inevitably recalls "Yentl," for it involves a young girl in pre-war Poland dressing as a boy in order to go on the road with her father in a joyously itinerant group of musicians.
The sparkling and cheerful production by Ran Avni lacks glitz to such an extent that it embraces some of the more friendly standards associated with high school auditoriums, but the new book and lyrics (all in English but with a certain Yiddish slant) by Isaiah Sheffer works fine, and the Ellstein music is a pleasure.
The performances are also good, with Emily Loesser - singing and prancing like an elf - offering a Yiddle who could charm the varnish off a Stradivarius.
I enjoyed "Yiddle" (another engagement forced me to leave three-quarters of the way through, unfortunately), but I loved, quite extravagantly, "Those Were the Days."
This is nothing but a musical revue (chiefly in Yiddish - but, believe me, you'll understand) with five enormously talented performers, some curtains, a fine little orchestra, and a bunch of songs worth braving the Cossacks to hear.
Directed and choreographed by Elinor Reissa, with the Golden Land Klezmer Orchestra under Zalmen Mlotek, the scenic production takes austerity to the irreducible minimum of a bare stage, but there is nothing austere or bare about the terrific performance.
Mina Bern - Bonus' widow - glitters with charm as the Jewish grandmother of warm legend, while Robert Abelson, a fine singer who can even manage Rossini's "Largo al Factotum" in Yiddish, and the two younger women, the lovely Lori Wilner and the dynamic Reissa, are ambassadorial paradigms of that hallowed musical journey from shtetl to Second Avenue.
Best of all is Bruce Adler (yes, those Adlers!) as the troupe's slightly mature juvenile, whiz-dancing up a minor hurricane, and singing with a zest and style that would even have done the great Danny Kaye (who Adler fleetingly resembles) proud.
What fun! And like "Yiddle," as those old-time bread advertisements used to put it, "You Don't Have to be Jewish" to enjoy it. However, I can't imagine that a little Jewishness doesn't help. But in New York, who is not a little Jewish? It comes with the territory and the subway map.
Like a glass of cold seltzer, "Those Were the Days," the new revue at the Edison Theater, brings sparkle to the eye and a tickle to the throat. It's in Yiddish and English, practically a self-translating effusion of song and dance. Yiddish, a dead language? At the Edison, it bounces like a baby.
There is no plot, no set, maybe a prop or two and an image on the backdrop, and that is all to the good because one is too busy taking in the superb performances of the troupe of five performing to the tune of an orchestra equipped to play anything, from lean to schmaltz. "Survey" is an off-putting word with overtones of seminars and droning, so although "Those Were the Days" covers a lot of musical ground and time in its romp from shtetl to Lower East Side, let's call it a cavalcade. Whatever it is, it is a humdinger of a hum-along.
This is third revue of its kind fashioned by Zalmen Mlotek and Moishe Rosenfeld, who, with "The Golden Land" and "On Second Avenue," pioneered a way to stage programs of old Yiddish song in contemporary theatrical modes. This mating of the ages naturally puts one in the mood of a wedding, and it is an especially happy marriage at the Edison.
And why not? There is something old ("Romania, Romania," delivered with stunning dexterity of tongue by Bruce Adler); something, er, nu? ("Litvak/Galitsyaner," the ancient north-south Polish conflict, fought in wounding words by Mr. Adler and Eleanor Reissa); something borrowed ("Figaro's Aria," sung operatically, with neat Yiddish lyrics, by the resonant Robert Abelson); and something blue ("My Yiddishe Mama," hauntingly crooned by Ms. Reissa and still as blue as it was when sung by the red-hot mama, Sophie Tucker).
Ms. Reissa, who is also director and choreographer of the undertaking, keeps the cast in constant motion, from the batting of an eye to an ensemble dance in which the five can conjure up a mass celebration. She and her stage mates are an unusual assortment of young and not so young, of Yiddish-born fluent in English, of those born to English and fluent in Yiddish. Mina Bern, the seasoned veteran of the Yiddish stage, emerges as a superlative comic. She gives a hilarious, if sometimes painfully accurate, monologue of the old mother who proudly tells of her three children, none of whom let her live with their families for more than a few months at a time. Ms. Bern is beguilingly manipulative as she leads the audience in a sing-along, tartly chiding a man up front for just nodding his head and not singing out.
Lori Wilner, a woman for all seasons, manifests uncommon versatility in characters from a shtetl child playing out "Who Will Laugh First?" to a femme fatale giving a sexy rendition of "Shpil Gitar." Mr. Abelson, a real-life cantor with credits from opera and Sammy's Famous Romanian Restaurant on the Lower East Side, is a sonorous musical presence who doubles nicely in comedy. As for Mr. Adler, what is there that this anchor man can't do? He kazotskys, he soft-shoes, he fandangos, or something in reasonable facsimile. He makes the oldest jokes fresh and funny in his nonstop hoofer break-two-three-four vaudeville routine, "Hootsatsa." He plays the bemused restaurant customer who can't find anything to eat in a Sholom Aleichem skit. Yiddish, English, whatever, he sets a funny pace.
If one good turn deserves another, the many good theater turns of "Those Were the Days" amount to the ultimate good turn, a musical mitzvah.


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Hope everyone is good. hope everyone in tri state area escaped Sandy without to much damage! Today NYC is recieving there first snow storm. Since this my first year growing my 4th windmill palm, i was curious when i should over winter my palm that is planted in the ground. I already built a wood box surrounded by black plastic to keep out the elements of sandy. but took it off after the storm. put it back over the palm this morning, to protect from the comming snow storm. My niebor gave me a bale of hay, that he was throwing out. so i have the waterproof box & bale of hay. The hay has not been used yet in the box. What next??? I would hate to see my palm die, especially after all the care i gave it this summer. I guess im really asking when & how to over winter my palm. Thanks for the help. Bobby |
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At this point keep the growth point dry,esp before a freeze. |
- Posted by islandbreeze 6b MI (My Page) on Wed, Nov 7, 12 at 22:10
I guess it depends on what type of weather you're expecting to get hit with from that Noreaster. If it's just a light snow with no accumulation, you're fine. If you're getting a lot of snow, or like Jim warned against, freezing precip, cover it now. As Jim said, keeping it dry is more important than insulation or heat at this point. But you could build a structure or fence around the palm, fill with dry straw, and then put a waterproof top on it. Make sure that the top is shaped that it will repel water and snow. |
Windmill palms are among the few that can withstand snow as long as its not going to stick around long. Its the deep freezes that would affect it. I know you have nothing to worry about at this time. If you see temps predicted into the teens its time to start protecting your windmill palm. |
- Posted by tropicalzone7 7b (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 10:03
We got snow yesterday and my palms are still all unprotected. They will be fine until we start getting hard freezes, once that happens you are going to want to start protecting it from precipitation and protect from cold when temperatures start to regularly approach the mid 20's at night or especially if temperatures will be below 20. -Alex |
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Hey Guys Thank you for the useful info. I really appreaciate the responses. Finding useful info on the web is hard! I took the waterproof box off 4ft Windmill in the morning, snow starting to dissappear already. I guess im jumping the gun a bit but i figured i have the removable box might as well use it. I have some more Questions!!! Remember this is my first year planting anything!! never mind Palms! 1- Do i still need to water my unprotected windmill palm now? The temputures are supposed to be in the mid 60's this weekend. |
1.No 2.No. 2b. not if it is kept cool. 3.Do not use X-mas lights and hay together. 4.You can if you want to,I use it after the spear pulls if nec 5.Yes,placed on hardwood mulch and away from the box and plant and monitored with a temp sensor INSIDE THE PROTECTION-I put mine next to the spear and a thermocube(in some enclosures) next to the outside edge of the protect. 6.When they stop growing or before low 20s begin to mush them out, I prefer to cover mind after a stretch of dry weather so they are not water logged when I cover them. |
- Posted by tropicalzone7 7b (My Page) on Thu, Nov 8, 12 at 17:34
Thanks Bronxboy, what's going on in SI is terrible, fortunately I'm okay only very minor property damage! I feel terrible for those who lost everything, especially for those who lost family members and friends. You dont have to water protect your windmill palm now, protecting it during this last snow storm wasnt needed, but it wont hurt either! |
Lago, one of my first windmills got completely buried by the record snow fall of 2010. It was perhaps in its second year and only knee high or so. Complicating matters, snow from the metal roof was falling onto the metal porch roof above that palm. The metal would warm up and big sheets of deep snow would slide off the roof like glaciers, them crash down onto the poor palm! It was buried under three feet of snow for a month that got harder in time! I couuldn't even dig it out. I gave that palm up for lost. It was fine. Aside from the older fronds getting chewed up and shredded, it had no real damage. That palm is about 7' tall now. However, I really need to get snow cleats to keep that from happening again. But I hope we never see 30" of snow (two storms, three days apart) ever again. That was the deepest in Coastal Delaware history. |
Dry fluffy snow is actually a good thing. it works as a good insulator. Roots freezing and the crown getting wet are what do in overwintered palms. Once you get to a point where it will got go above freezing for a long stretch you can bury it in the snow. |
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I am a newbie to seed collecting and saving. I've only ever saved the seeds from my hollyhocks in the fall and that was easy. Anyway, I was doing a little spring clean up this weekend and when I started to cut down the old brown morning glory vine from last summer I noticed the little black seeds falling out of the pods. So then I got a paper bag and collected all the pods in there. I removed the seeds. Most of the pods were dry and crisp and the seeds looked good and black. Some of the pods were moist and inside those the seeds appeared moldy. So, to make a short story long, Are the dry, black seeds still good? They definitely froze on the vine this winter a couple times. Thanks! |
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Freezing will not hurt the seeds and you may have a zillion or two plants that grow from the seeds that got away during the winter. :o) |
- Posted by tastefullyjulie zone 6 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 17, 06 at 9:18
In addition to the gazillion seeds I have been harvesting :) Thanks for the info! |
- Posted by ruthieg__tx z8 TX (My Page) on Sun, Apr 16, 06 at 20:39
My thoughts too...If you had a morning glory vine...don't worry...this year you will have plenty that pop up ...I love Morning glory... |
OH YES! You grow 1 morning glory plant, and you've got'em for years in massive doses! I have them growing into established plants and whatever is climbable. They're like an infestation. So in answer to your question and to add more graphics to the previous responses, pitch the mold - start seeds only if you want to sell the plants (and/or dig up all starters that have self seeded)to gain a profit or help control the vine population - and if you want less next year, pull down plants before seed pods dry and open up to drop 4-5 more seeds that will require repeated maintenance. I'm learning this again with a wormwood that shot a hundred babies from the mother root. - aargh! good luck. Deederbug |
- Posted by tastefullyjulie zone 6 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 24, 06 at 0:54
Thanks for all the responses. I am just getting into seed trading/exchanging so I thought about saving some of the seeds for that but I didn't want to send anybody a bunch of dud seeds. |
I also thought about collecting my morning glory seeds to sell, then discovered that the sale of these seeds may start to be monitered. Apparently it's the latest 'fad' among young people. The seeds provide a similar "experience" to hallucinogenic mushrooms when ingested. To save myself any trouble, I decided not to sell any to someone I didn't know and just keep the rest for my personal garden. |
Years ago, instead of nicking my seeds I used to freeze seeds in ice cube trays, one seed to each cube. Made for easy planting and also added water. Worked magnificently. |
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Estate Planning Week
October 22, 2012
October 15-21, 2012 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. In 2008, prompted by the estimate that over 120 million Americans are without up-to-date estate plans to protect themselves or their families in the events of sickness, accidents or untimely death, Congress passed a resolution so recognizing the third week of October every year.
If you are part of the majority of adult Americans who do not have an estate plan, we urge you to start the process immediately. Even if you do have a plan, take the lesson of NEPA Week to heart and consider if your plan is up-to-date.
If you have had any of the following life changes since you made your plan, you should consider an update: 1) marriage, divorce or remarriage (you don't want an ex-spouse to unintentionally end up with a share of your inheritance), 2) birth or adoption of a child or grandchild, (be sure you have named guardians for your children and that previously named guardians are still appropriate), 3) your child has turned 18 (be sure they have signed a power of attorney and HIPAA notice so you can have access to their medical information since they are now adults for that purpose), 4) a child, grandchild, spouse or partner becomes a person with special needs (you don't want to unintentionally disqualify a grandchild from Medicaid by leaving them an inheritance directly), 5) you are part of an unmarried committed couple (without a Will or Trust, your partner may not receive any of your estate under state law).
In addition to life changes, the federal estate tax law and State of Alabama trust and power of attorney laws have been through multiple, significant changes in the last several years. Your old plan may not work as you expected if the law has changed since you put your plan in place.
If you do not have an estate plan or have had one of the life changes listed above since you last reviewed your estate plan, or if several years and multiple law changes have passed since you last looked at your estate planning documents, you need to meet with your estate planning attorney to discuss your estate. During NEPA Week, we will make our family data sheets available for download on the Sirote website (www.sirote.com) to help you get started.


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Everyone's favorite doll, vampire slayer and generally good looking woman who doesn't seem to age, one Eliza Dushku, may soon be back on TV screens. Dushku has signed on to "The Saint" backdoor pilot from Simon West and Jesse Alexander.
Dushku is set to play Patricia Holm, Simon Templar's (aka The Saint) on again, off again girlfriend. In the original 1962 version of "The Saint" it was a young Roger Moore in the driving seat. In this pilot it is Adam Rayner of "Hunted" and "Mistresses" fame.


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So very pretty! I can see why it is your HAPPY place! Lesley |
Hey, those are some really BIG FAT pink blooms next to the house there. What is that rose (to the right of the yellow rose)? The yellow rose and the others look nice too. You should be proud of your work. Kate |
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I like your border- it's very pretty. That's a large bed! |
What a lovely garden and home you have! |
Kate, the Big Pinks are 'First Prize' (hybrid tea; 1970) I was amazed at how huge they got last season! |
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I'm afraid I'm a bit behind on the "As the River Flows Show". What's it about and is Ryan Seacrest in it?
- Jaymie
I do believe in fairies, I do, I do!
As the River Flows is a show I've created for fun in the older Random Thoughts thread, and sometimes was fun to have an episode happen in the thread "live" as it's happening with a few other users. Someday I do hope to come up with a couple actual episodes to put up on youtube, but I'll need to get a better camera, pc to edit off of, a cast and crew, and a jungle :P
Well, I'll look forward to the next installment. But for now it time to say goodnight to thoughts of jungley goodness. Until next time......
- Jaymie
I do believe in fairies, I do, I do!
I think this thread will make a great home for the show, just be on the lookout though, it seems like it could happen at any time just like that, so keep your eyes peeled
Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please? Due to the circumstances beyond our control, and believe us, we've tried, the Random Thoughts of Jungley Goodness thread remains open. We appologize for any inconvieniences this may have caused you. We now return to your 2 and a half hour wait, already in progress.
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lions and tigers and bears oh my!
It's a Disney thing. If you understood, your only question would be "can I go?"
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I found this picture pygmy, is this what you look like?
lol sorry I had to do that
seriosly one of the twins died. Poor cute little things.
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In the book Peopleware by Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister, there's a humorous story about a project manager who--seeing the progress her team was making--knew she would deliver her project on time. With confidence, this project manager told management that she could guarantee the project would come in, as scheduled, by 1 March.
Management chewed over this unexpected good news and summoned her the next day. They told her that since she was on target for 1 March, they were moving up the deadline to 15 January.
I had a similar experience when I presented an initial update for a recent software project. I confidently explained to our stakeholders that the software enhancements for the common process tool would be delivered on time.
Sheepishly believing the stakeholders would be impressed, I waited for a compliment.
Instead, the stakeholders proceeded to hand down a "schedule challenge" for the team to deliver three weeks early. Their rationale was that they wanted to capitalize on the team's productivity and wow the senior leadership team.
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I come from an Audi family, and spent the better part of a year driving a previous-generation 2007 S4 sedan with a six-speed manual. My mother also looked at the current S4 before ultimately buying a 2012 A4 2.0T, so I was elated when I was handed the keys to a six-speed S4 for the weekend. Unfortunately, the elation quickly faded after slipping behind the wheel. It was the same steering wheel from our old S4, but the car was nearly unrecognizable as an S4. Yes, it is still deceptively quick and can be a luxurious tourer when asked to be. But the new 3.0T supercharged engine (yes, it's supercharged not turbocharged, ignore what you think that "T" means) is too quiet and doesn't give the same kind of aural thrill that the old 4.2-liter V-8 gave even on normal acceleration. I've heard the 3.0T make good noises, but it was under full throttle in an S5 Cabriolet with the top down and equipped with the quick-shifting DSG gearbox. The S4 has lost its heart -- not just in the literal sense of Audi replacing the 4.2 with the 3.0T, but also in the sense that it is now just a cool and mechanical machine.
Donny Nordlicht, Associate Web Editor
Disappointing? Audi S4? Blasphemy! Audi's powertrain lineup and naming strategy might lead you to think of the S4 as something more sporty or more special than your typical luxury sport sedan, but this is really the Audi equivalent of a BMW 335i. And by equivalent, I mean superior alternative.
On the track, a talented driver would unlock the BMW's handling finesse and turn a lap faster than in an S4. In every other situation, I'd want the Audi. It looks better, has a nicer interior, offers more engaging transmissions, and comes with all-wheel-drive to handle snowy winters. The S4's six-speed manual shifter has shorter, more direct throws and the supercharged V-6 has instant off-the-line response. The new 335i leaves the door further open for Audi because it has diluted the steering feel and cheapened the cockpit compared to the car it replaces.
Eric Tingwall, Associate Editor
There's a lot wrong with the Audi S4. Its engine is in the wrong place (completely in front of the front axle). It's also the wrong shape (a 90-degree V-6, not a smoother 60-degree V-6 or, even better, an in-line six). The driving position is incorrect (the steering wheel isn't centered in the seat, which isn't centered between the door and the center console). But somehow Audi has made the S4 so much better than the sum of its parts. The 3.0T is a perfect reminder of why turbo lag stinks. After driving so many recent turbocharged engines, getting into the supercharged S4 is like a flashback to better days. Throttle response is instant, just like it used to be. The clutch and shifter have the perfect amount of weighting (though the brake pedal, like so many in Audis, is really grabby). From the driver's seat, on Michigan's straight roads, the Audi's only non-passing grade is the steering: you can customize the boost level using Audi Drive Select, but it's never the right amount of assistance and it changes way too much with speed.
Is that the end of the world? Of course not, although it is a deal-breaker for me, personally. Then again, now that the BMW 3-series has become a bit too distant and too refined, it leaves the S4 as a real contender in the enjoyment department. Sure, it all falls apart on a race track (you can't hide that weight distribution), but as a luxurious, very fast daily driver, the S4 has a lot going for it.
Jason Cammisa, West Coast Editor
The S4 may not be for everyone, but it hits the right buttons for me. I'm far more likely to take my personal vehicle on a long trip than I am to a track day, but I still enjoy blitzing through winding country roads on a daily basis. The S4 seems to offer the best of both worlds: around town, it's benign and comfortable, something I can't bring myself to say of a 3 Series equipped with the sport suspension package. Once traffic opens up, it's intoxicating to dip into the throttle: though the supercharged 3.0-liter six is a little muted for some tastes, it's happy to respond to throttle input, and it pulls as if there's no tomorrow. The six-speed manual transmission is also a delight: shift throws are crisp and smooth, and the clutch's feel and weighting leave little room for improvement. There's also the extra bonus of Quattro coming as standard equipment - not only does it help keep the nose-heavy S4 neutral in corners (as does the optional torque-vectoring rear differential), but it's a boon come winter time, considering my commute incorporates steep, dirt-surfaced roads that regularly grow quite slick.
Really, the only thing I find disappointing are the control arrangements. Audi cleverly packages HVAC functions - notably fan speed, position, and if equipped, heated seat elements -- into the climate control knobs. It's an innovative and streamlined approach, but I found myself frequently hitting the wrong function button while driving, and cranking up fan speed instead of directing airflow from my torso to the floor -- admittedly a minor gripe, and one that could potentially disappear if I were driving the S4 day-in, day-out. If only I were so fortunate.
Evan McCausland, Associate Web Editor