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Thursday, May 28, 2009
More from the front
Hopefully, this post title is not as "ghey" as the last one? Dunno. I try not to delve into our beloved CP commander's mind too often. Suffice to say a gurl's definition of ghey will be different than your normal man, but we all know the definition of a normal man and America's 1st Sgt do not exist in the same galaxy. (He'll be pleased I said that part.)
Ah the perils of being CP minion.
This recent picture will surely rectify any gheyness the good 1st Sgt was concerned with. Yes?
Pictured rt, America's 1st Sgt (r) and his CO.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Hi from Iraq!
All the battalion's 1stSgts have been on deck for a get together. This
is a big deal as we haven't seen each other for a couple of months now.
You have no idea how many of the world's problems can be solved by a
group of cigar smoking Marine 1stSgts.
We also began our Corporal's Course this week. Any time I get to
influence the next generation of leaders I leap at the chance. Blogs and
other luxuries have taken a back seat in favor of crafting periods of
instruction on Marine Corps history, customs, leadership principles and
other essentials.
Also it seems I will be getting orders to Bahrain after this deployment.
That's me; the overseas ninja! Don't worry, Bahrain is a good thing.
Thanks to all who have been supporting Hope Radio. Coffee Pot, Red, T, and Smitty have all been funding my and some of my other ninjas' brownie habits (among other things!) and I appreciate it.
I promise more worthy tales in the future.
Semper Fi!
America's 1st Sgt.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The weather is here. I wish it were beautiful...
Soon enough the oppressive heat will make a mere walk to the chow hall seem down right volcanic. If you want to know how hot it is here turn on your oven all the way and then stick you head in. To experience Iraqi summer temperatures at home simply climb into an asbestos sleeping bag, have someone ram a flamethrower in one end and let her rip.
There are other interesting weather phenomena occurring at this time as well. On any given day dust devils and high winds are capable of blasting nearly a pound of sand right up your colon. Whirling dust storms lend the area a Mars like atmosphere. This is usually followed by a short rain shower that comes down as a sprinkling of mud.
Last night we had the privilege of experiencing multiple weather phenomena at the same time. Thunder boomed as lighting lit up the sky like day. Wind gusts sand blasted buildings stripping the paint clean off. Rain sounded like marbles hammering the roof coloring everything in a light muddy brown. Remarkably, the temperature remained constant and going out the door that morning felt like stepping right into a blowing hair dryer.
Even more remarkable is that despite the fact I am in a combat zone, the most interesting thing I have to talk about is the weather.
What's up with that?
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Bark With Me Now...
Next picture is where I get to run my mouth.
To all who shall see these presents, greetings:
Know ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of
V. N. Montecalvo, I do appoint this Marine a CORPORAL (Combat Meritorious) in the United States Marine Corps to rank as such from the 2nd day of May, two thousand and nine.
"Effective with this appointment, you are charged to carefully and diligently execute the duties and responsibilities of a CORPORAL of Marines, and I do strictly direct and require all personnel of lesser grade to render obedience to appropriate orders. As a CORPORAL of Marines you must set the example for others to emulate. Your conduct and professionalism both on and off duty shall be above reproach. You are responsible for the accomplishment of your assigned mission and for the safety, professional development and well-being of the Marines in your charge. You will be the embodiment of our institutional core values of honor, courage and commitment. You will lead your Marines with firmness, fairness and dignity while observing and following the orders and directions of your senior leaders and enforcing all regulations and articles governing the discipline of the Armed Forces of the United States of America."
Did you know that the military working dogs are also appointed rank as Marines? The dogs are always one rank higher than the handler. If the handler mistreats his K-9 then he is also charged with assaulting a senior non-commissioned officer. So on May 2nd Cpl Montecalvo's K-9, Kito, was promoted to Sgt. Kito could probably care less as long as you threw a great big steak at him.
Not long after this Kito and Cpl Montecalvo discovered a weapons cache somewhere out in Al Anbar. Red meat and biscuits of Kito!
Below: America's 1stSgt bumps his gums with the other dog handlers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Personal Accountability, Alive and Well in the Camp of Praetorians
I have to admit no traumatic stress I may have endured has ever warranted in me a desire to commit acts of violence as much as watching reporters and others making comments about the subject of PTSD and its supposed role in this case.
First of all there are still a number of things we do not know surrounding this particular case. Knowing how long investigations can take, we will not likely know the specifics for some time. Until then, everyone is irresponsibly making conclusions without any information.
Reports surrounding the Camp Liberty incident have stressed the importance of finding out what led to this tragic incident. The media seems to assume combat deployments lead servicemen to commit inappropriate acts of violence, (appropriate being the lawful elimination of enemy forces), as if it wasn't the shooter's fault, but the stress of multiple tours which made him do it. This infuriates many of us who have and continue to serve on multiple combat tours. The assumption that all veterans coming home could snap at any moment spraying the area with automatic gunfire is as bigoted a concept as any I have ever heard.
The other implication, that we in the service aren't taking care of our troops, is a slap in the face to those of us who consider duty and loyalty the highest of human virtues. Our very martial culture revolves around looking out for the guy on our left and right. Marines have waged entire battles in an effort to retrieve the bodies of their slain comrades. Leaving a comrade behind on the field of mental illness or traumatic stress seems equally distasteful.
The stigma of PTSD in the military has been addressed for the last couple of years. In my experience those who work and live closest to the service member know when they need help. At the very least, fellow Marines and family members know there is something wrong. Sometimes the command has to encourage service members to get treatment; however if the service member doesn't participate fully he will not get better.
Treatment failure sometimes has more to do with patients resisting treatment options and not a lack of help or commands being unwilling to get their troops care. Life is easier when you are victim and nothing is your fault after all. That and you don't have to do any real work and still collect a free pay check.
Some fail because of their refusal to participate fully in treatment programs which are established and work adhered to properly. Marines have also fail treatment because they want it on their terms and convenience and not according to guidelines based on professionally designed standards of care. To me this is no different than refusing to wear a cast properly after breaking a bone. You don't get better unless you do what the doctor prescribes.
Thus each and every time someone doesn't want to take responsibility for their actions, they point their finger at the military claiming they aren't getting help. It's a convenient scapegoat.
Others have had successful treatment because once they recognized they had a problem they did what was necessary to get better. It's kind of how we train them to attack problems and overcome obstacles in the first place: eliminate the threat; protect the force; accomplish the mission. It works, go figure.
Abdication of personal responsibility is not a side effect of PTSD. I have seen plenty of PTSD paperwork written by doctors that clearly reiterate time and again that patients are still responsible for their personal conduct. Read here: people with PTSD still know the difference between right and wrong.
Blaming multiple deployments or traumatic stress for someone's actions is just another way of enabling people to avoid the consequences of their own tragic decisions. Seeing the media and others use this particular case to highlight their own agenda tightens my jaws like a vise.
In the Camp Liberty case, we simply do not know what really happened yet or why. As far as I'm concerned the root cause is certainly not PTSD. Stress, traumatic or otherwise, it is not an excuse for anyone to commit acts of murder.
I realize that the idea of personal accountability is offensive to some in the 21st Century, but it is alive and well in the camp of the Praetorians.
Post your thoughts in comments. Intelligent dialogue is always welcome.
Friday, May 8, 2009
World's Finest in Action
"Each day they organize and walk Afghan Army patrols in the valley below, some of the most dangerous acreage in the world. Each night they participate in radio meetings with the American posts along the ridges, exchanging plans and intelligence, and plotting the counterinsurgency effort in the ancient villages below."
By C. J. CHIVERS Afghanistan New York Times, May 1, 2009, click for full story originally published April 30, 2009 Photos by Tyler Hicks, New York Times.
Below, the forces of evil tremble as an American fighting man patrols the area.
Each day Corporal Conroy and his assistant, 21-year-old Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Murray, of Fort Myers, Fla., organize and walk Afghan Army patrols in the Korengal Valley, some of the most dangerous acreage in the world. Each night they participate in radio meetings with the American posts along the ridges, exchanging plans and intelligence, and plotting the counterinsurgency effort in the ancient villages below.
Look at this picture below. That is the way of the warrior right there (as opposed to lounging in a FOB with Cinnabon and ice cream). Fighting and living out of a small fort like this is why we joined up in the first place. Anyone reminded of F-Troop?
Lance Corporal Murray, left, and Corporal Conroy at Firebase Vimoto. A laptop belonging to Afghan soldiers played an Indian music video. An Embedded Training Team (ETT) is based in the Afghanistan's Korangal Valley, where the United States Army has a blocking position, and Marines are training units from the Afghan National Army with hopes they will become self-sufficient and eventually control the valley themselves.
I will wrap up this entry with a comment on the picture above. You are looking at two young Americans who are making more of an impact on events in Afghanistan than all the protesters, haters, and the entire population of Berkeley, California ever will.
Can they really make a difference you ask? Well, if I may plagiarize a phrase:
Semper Fidelis,
America's 1stSgt
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Impact of Words Part III
The outgoing 1stSgt and I spent a lot of time with our turnover and one afternoon we decided to go visit the Company out at Schofield Barracks where they were conducting training.
An old housing area that was marked for demolition was being used for urban type training, vehicle check points, and other scenario based instruction in preparation for the deployment. Some scenarios revolved around interaction with Iraqi Police, response to sniper fire, counter IED, and sensitive site exploitation (CSI stuff).
It was not going well for the young lieutenants. The company commander was shooting them full in the face with their shortcomings leaving their crucified egos planted throughout the training area like so many scarecrows. Platoon commanders were seen all over the area with their hair on fire and skin flayed off their bodies, flapping in the Hawaiian breeze behind them.
At one point there was a pause in the training for after action reports and updates on how the training was going.
Standing there listening to the NCOs critique and discuss the good and bad of the days events I noticed one of the new lieutenants limp by on his way to what was no doubt going to be another lashing at the hands of the CO. Head down and shoulders slumped inside his body armor; he was the picture of dejection. Pitifully, the tape antennae of his radio dragged in the dirt behind him like the tail of a whipped dog. Nothing had gone his way that day.
Naturally, I was unable to let such a tragedy pass by without comment.
"Sir, is learning occurring?"
"Yeah, 1stSgt," he glumly shook his head," especially for me." He began his slow walk back to the gallows taking his black cloud with him when I threw my arm over his shoulders and drew him in close.
"Sir, if you ever get to a point in your career where you're not learning, then you're all screwed up." I let this revelation sink in for a moment.
His eyes began to brighten as a small smile creased his face.
"Thanks 1stSgt, I'm glad you said that."
As he went on his way with his head a little higher and back straighter, I could see the swagger begin to return to his step. His radio antennae even managed to stay off the ground. More than likely he was going to get punched in the face again by the CO, but at least this time he would take it on the chin like a Marine.
Yeah, it was a good days training in my Marine Corps.
Semper Fidelis,
America's 1stSgt
Monday, May 4, 2009
Marine Skills!
The young Marine who produced this masterpiece used nothing but his fingers and black ink so I am told.
Say what you want about the relative levels of intelligence of your average Marine. We've got the finger painting down!
Friday, May 1, 2009
The Impact of Words: Part II
In Kilo Company 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines I would refer to our operations and training as preparation to "Defeat Jihad". When bringing the boys in for a little 1stSgt time, I would always talk about deploying to Iraq and how they were America's finest and would defeat jihad six days a week and twice on Sunday. By the time we left Iraq, the enemy would know that U.S. Marines had been there and that our tribe didn't take it lightly when others declared war on America, holy or otherwise. These speeches were always liberally laced with other motivational one – liners and comments designed get Marines focused on the mission. If you care to hear an excerpt, by all means, enlist at your local recruiting station now.
"You can't defeat jihad with a rifle that filthy! Get this abomination fixed now!"
"How in the world can anyone be capable of defeating jihad when they can only do seven pull ups? Go get on the bar right now!"
This worked great in building unit cohesion and giving the Marines of the company a battle cry to rally on. Soon though the seeds I planted would bear fruit and I would begin to wonder what it was I had sown.
One day while using the head I noticed a Marine had taken a sharpie and scrawled DEFEAT JIHAD above the urinal. Great!
"Marines, I appreciate that you are picking up what I am putting dow,n but there is only one company in the battalion that says that. It kind of narrows it down when looking for the culprit, ya think? You brain surgeons need to use your heads for something besides a hat rack and stop writing on the walls!"
Personally, I took it as a sign that my ninjas were on board and was a little pleased with myself. Then I caught Marines with DEFEAT JIHAD written on their gear. The image of Marines patrolling through insurgent neighborhoods and goading them with DEFEAT JIHAD graffiti all over the place tightened my jaws some. Even I had no plans to sport my special name tape in country.
"Warrior, I love that you are drinking from the 1stSgt's Kool-aid, but we are professional fighting men, not a street gang. We do not write trash all over our equipment. It would be unfortunate if I had to crush you to death."
Crisis averted. Graffiti defeated. But the real body blow wasn't to hit me until weeks later.
After Mojave Viper, the battalion flew back to Hawaii and the Marines were given two weeks of leave before we embarked for our deployment to Iraq. All was well. The men were a finely honed fighting force, toughened by weeks in the Mojave Desert and prepared to take on the challenges of Iraq.
When we got back from leave, Marines began asking me if I had seen LCpl Brown. I said I hadn't and they would smirk and say that I should see him.
After company formation I had the Marines in a school circle and told LCpl Brown to get his butt over here and tell me what was going on. He took off his cammie blouse, lifted up his shirt and revealed a DEFEAT JIHAD tattoo written in three inch letters across his shoulders. Marines crowded around grinning in anticipation of my reaction.
Now at times I have had a particular facial expression my Aunt Sheila likes to call my "aneurysm face". The going theory is that parts of my brain are shutting down during this in an attempt to protect itself from irreversible damage.
It was like I had been hit in the forehead with a sledge hammer and my eyeballs had shot out of their sockets only to end up dangling feebly at the end of their optic nerves. All I could think was, "Oh man, I did that."
Indeed I did too; as sure as if I had had the tattoo gun in my own hand. It wasn't the tattoo in and of itself that shocked me. Really it was the idea that my daily influence had inspired a Marine to write my words in bold ink indelibly into his skin which opened my eyes to the tremendous impact I hadn't realized I could have on them.
Make no mistake; a company of Marines armed to the teeth is a force of nature. We were about to step on a plane to Iraq and I had them in the palm of my hand. The forces of evil were in for a rude awakening. But that is topic for another day.
Tomorrow; part three.
Semper Fidelis,
America's 1stSgt


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The Only Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas You'll Need
Loving but irresponsible sons, worry not: We've tracked down the most heartfelt presents for every kind of dad, and how to buy it as soon as humanly possible. Plus, more stylish gifts for dad.
By Paul Schrodt
For the What-Have-You-Done-for-Me-Lately Dad: iPhone 3G S
The most heartfelt gifts require a little extra effort, and sometimes that means clawing your way to the front of a line full of nerds. If you haven't already pre-ordered a 3G S, get to your nearest Apple store early on Friday. With the ability to shoot and send videos from anywhere, now he can ruin the game for you while you're still stuck at work. (Starts at $199, apple.com)
Too late? Try an Apple store or an AT&T store.
For the On-the-Go Dad: Bluetooth Phone Car Kit
After grabbing a meaningful present and spending some quality time, the last thing you want is Pops bugging you all week with follow-up questions. So spring a little for this Motorola car kit, and spare him the fussing with that fancy new iPhone's touchscreen while he's behind the wheel. Its voice recognition activates with the press of one blue button, so he can ask for directions without the embarrassment of pulling over. Dads hate that. ($181.51, amazon.com)
Too late? Try a Best Buy store.
For the Well-Heeled-but-Ultimately-Lazy Dad: Laceless Boat Shoes
Retrieving the newspaper in slippers is acceptable, but beyond the property line, a man needs something more durable. These suede Sperry slip-ons come in bright summer colors, and they're comfortable enough that he won't ever have to take them off. Except maybe in the shower. Maybe. ($105, sperrytopsider.com)
Too late? Try a Bloomingdales store.
For the Know-It-All Dad: The Sports Book
Playing catch is a sacred father-son bonding experience, but let's be honest: it gets boring pretty quickly. Find something new in this new, Astroturf-covered bible of facts and strategies on more than two hundred sports games even the ones you didn't know existed. Korfball, anyone? ($35, zgallerie.com)
Too late? Try a Z Gallerie store.
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The Summer of Love turns forty this year, and chances are even those who attended the inaugural Woodstock that year maintain a hazy-at-best recollection. But Warner Home Video just came out with a box set of Michael Wadleigh's epic, 228-minute documentary, guaranteeing that all of a young Martin Scorsese's hard work in the editing room can now pay off in the form of you not being forced to watch another budget war movie with the old man. ($41.99, barnesandnoble.com)
Too late? Try a Barnes & Noble store.
For the More-or-Less-Fashion-Conscious Dad: Custom Polos
A plain, unadulterated polo shirt is the kind of impersonal gift you give to an estranged stepbrother or a distant cousin, not the man who raised you. But it's far too late (and lame) for monograms, so try Hickey's embroidered logos, which can be customized for any personality type, from boozy (moonshine jug on rye grass) to the aforementioned recovering hippie (peace sign on hickory). ($120, hickeystyle.com)
Too late? Try a Hickey retailer.
For the Grills-More-Than-on-Memorial-Day Dad: America's Best BBQ
Want to entertain your foodie father's fantasy of traveling across America's barbecue country without actually having to take a week off work for a hot-as-hell road trip? This coffee-table cookbook compiles photos, anecdotes, and recipes from 100 smokehouses in New York (RUB), Memphis (Leonard's Pit), San Antonio (Tom's Ribs), and elsewhere. Even if he'll probably never make brisket nachos, he'll be grateful to have learned more about the mustachioed man who divined them. ($15.99, barnesandnoble.com)
Too late? Try a Barnes & Noble store.
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Buying a sports watch is a tricky balance: Which features do you really need, and which are just gimmicks? For dads who spend time on the water, whether riding waves or docking their catamaran, Nixon's Super Hero Ti-Pu displays tide info from 200 locations, along with the standard dual time and stopwatch. ($200, nixonnow.com)
Too late? Try a Billabong store.
For the Altogether-Too-Organized Dad: Days of the Week Handkerchiefs
There's something distinguished about the way a father carries his kerchief while you keep awkwardly stuffing Kleenex into your pockets. And yet there's something awkward about his love for Skynyrd and Chicago. Jack Spade finds the happy medium by imprinting song titles, from "Tuesday's Gone" to "Saturday in the Park," on a set of seven rags. Bonus: the summer plaid helps hide the kitsch by doubling as a pocket square. ($95, jackspade.com)
Too late? Try a Jack Spade store in New York or Boston.
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Once upon a time, those red Swiss Army Climbers were the Christmas gift standby for any male moving into adolescence. These days, your father could use something more functional than a miniature nail file. For its 125th anniversary, Swiss Army is releasing limited-editions cutlery with special etchings. This Japanese-style blade has flat edges and a slightly curved angle, so he won't yell every time he tries to mince garlic. ($44.50, swissarmy.com)
Too late? Try a Bed Bath & Beyond store.
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Cashmere has instant sophisticated old-man appeal, but it's hard to pull off year-round. A light sweatshirt-style sweater, also called a loopwheeler, is the perfect summer compromise. This life-after-denim tournament crew, in heather grey or navy, will keep him soft without making him sticky. ($75, dblaclothing.com)
Too late? Try a Nordstrom store.
For the Impatient-and-Hungry Dad: Grill Alert Talking Remote Thermometer
Grilling is a social event as much as it's about what's for dinner. Sure, your dad shouldn't be stuck waiting by the charcoal flame, but the filet also shouldn't have the same consistency as Swedish Fish. Brookstone's meat thermometer comes with a voice-enabled wireless receiver that will let him know when it's "Almost Ready" and "Ready." That way, he can spend more time grilling you. ($69.95, brookstone.com)
Too late? Try a Brookstone store.
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The campy joy of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean ride never really gets old. And by that logic, the odd trinkets at 826, a children's education non-profit, will satisfy both dad's inner child and his adult sense of deadpan, from a jar of Peg Leg Oil to a paint bucket full of Antimatter. Co-founded by Dave Eggers, 826 recently opened its themed storefronts (which also sell online) in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Seattle, and Boston. (Check 826national.org for store locations or to shop online.)


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My sister Jackie put me to shame when, a couple of weeks ago, she called to gloat that she had assembled and decorated one of her Christmas trees already. She generally puts up two trees and was mighty proud of the fact she was this far ahead of the game.
I, on the other hand, ceremoniously wait until the Friday after Thanksgiving to put up my lone tree. No Black Friday crowds for this gal.
Being a working person, I don't exactly look forward to putting up the tree, but there is one thing I always enjoy … unwrapping the ornaments. Most, collected over the years, have special meaning, given to me by family and friends, past and present. Carefully unwrapping each invokes some very touching memories.
One of my favorites is a small red glass ball with a silver-lined indentation in the form of a star. This is the only ornament I have left from my childhood, when our trees were real, strung with fat, colored bulbs and tinsel and smelled like Christmas.
The painting has been chipping off for years but, wrapped carefully in tissue paper, I've been able to preserve a remarkable memory of my mom and my family.
Do you have any cherished ornaments or decorations that have become part of your Christmas tradition?
Kevin Tracey, Lowell: My grandpa was a train engineer. Only seven when he died, I was sad because we were close. That Christmas, my grandma gave me a tiny, tin train engine. She said it would remind me of grandpa whenever I helped decorate the tree. Twenty years later, my wife and I make a special deal out of putting it front and center on our tree. Merry Christmas, grandpa!
Sue Marovich, Dyer: We have a small manger set that goes back to when my grandmother was a little girl. It has some chips and missing pieces here and there … one of the cows is missing a leg. Since they were little, setting the manger under the tree has always been the job of my kids. They always wait, somewhat impatiently, until the decorating is done and then carefully lay out the pieces. It's a precious thing to watch.
Kelly Macenko, Merrillville: I still have most of the ornaments my kids made when they were in school. Every year I find myself unable to let go of them, gluing on pieces of macaroni as well as the bits of ribbon and yarn. The kids can't believe I still hang on to them. I tell them that one day, when they have kids of their own, they'll understand.
Brett Erickson, Schererville: One Christmas Eve, when I was about 12, my dad had to go into work in downtown Chicago for a couple of hours and asked me to go with him. Passing by the Marshall Field's windows, I spotted a display of Christmas nutcrackers, the ones that look like soldiers. I thought they were the coolest things. On the way home, dad took me into the store and bought one for me … a special Christmas present, he said. That nutcracker still has a special place on my Christmas mantle.


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Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 11:37
I love disocactus ramulosus and after my first shrivelled up and died I thought I would try it again. Did pretty good for the first 6 months, and again leaves started to dry up. I watered every second week, thinking to dry it out between waterings, but wondering if I should have soaked it instead of just watering as I do my other plants. Does this plant like to have a good soaking? Should I water every week? I've put it outside as a last chance and it's had some good rainfalls along with hot dry days and seems to be getting better. Will have to bring it in for the winter, and hoping someone out there has tricks to keep it going for the winter months. |
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- Posted by CactusBoss Zone 5a (My Page) on Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 13:52
Didn't that species even existed. Anyways, it may be the humidity or you're not watering enough. |
Thanks for the reply! Maybe I am thinking wrong in that it likes it dry, both soil and air. It does seem to be liking the hot humid days outside we have had this week. I actually just brought home another, called ric rac to fill in the spot where my ramulosus was and crossing my fingers that both will thrive come the cold days when they come and I have to bring it in. |
- Posted by CactusBoss Zone 5a (My Page) on Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 17:10
They also don't like standing in water. |
- Posted by christine1950 5a (My Page) on Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 17:18
Likes to be kept moist but not wet, and never let it dry out. Hope this helps a little. |
Thanks again. I do think I let it dry out too much between waterings. Hopefully it will come back. It's even getting its red colour back being outside. Just have to keep it happy indoors which is always the tricky part. |
- Posted by cactusmcharris 4 / Interior BC (My Page) on Sat, Jul 20, 13 at 18:20
rb, It's a tropical plant, so treat it that way most of the time - a porous soil and frequent waterings / rain when it's warm (particularly in the spring / summer main growth periods) and dappled sun and it should grow well for you. It is not cold-hardy, as you might well already know. |
Thanks and please one more question? I'm going to try to root some leaf cuttings from it. By porous soil do you mean regular potting soil or cactus soil. |
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Brightwater Villa. Situated in a beautiful position, backing on to the lake with plenty of wildlife to watch. Screened heated private pool with lanai. One of the largest pool decks on the resort. West facing pool with spectacular sunsets over the lake. Hot Tub. Wireless internet, free international phone calls and over 200 TV channels. Side fences - not overlooked. 5 bedrooms including 2 master suites. Ground floor master bedroom has patio doors to pool/lanai. Full air conditioning. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, ice dispenser, coffee maker, kettle, teapot. Washing machine, tumble drier. Comfortably furnished with 60 inch HDTV, DVD player. TV in every bedroom. Upstairs den with TV and double sofabed. 3 hair dryers. Games room in the garage area with pool table, air hockey, and foosball (table football).
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Size | Sleeps up to 12, 5 bedrooms |
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Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
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CA – Brian Wood Signing
December 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
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Brian Wood, writer of Star Wars, Moon Knight, X-Men, DMZ, and more, appears at Yesteryear Comics for a signing on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Yesteryear Comics
9353 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Suite D2, San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 279-6121
Dark Horse Booth Schedule for NYCC 2013
October 3, 2013 by Colin Solan
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It's here! New York Comic-Con 2013 is upon us, and Dark Horse Comics is delivering a full slate of signings from your favorite creators!
3:30 p.m. ELFQUEST: Richard and Wendy Pini
5:00 p.m. HALO: Frank O'Connor, Christopher Schlerf
6:00 p.m. MASS EFFECT: Mac Walters
7:00 p.m. EVE ONLINE: B. Börkur Eiríksson
8:00 p.m. Tommy Lee Edwards: Project TBA
10:00 a.m. SCIENCE FICTION COMICS: Ron Randall (Trekker), Michael Dialynas (Amala's Blade), Ulises Farinas and Erick Freitas (Gamma)
11:00 a.m. MASS EFFECT: Mac Walters
12:00 p.m. THE FIFTH BEATLE: Vivek J. Tiwary, Andrew C. Robinson
1:00 p.m. NEW SUPERHEROES FROM GREAT CREATORS: Mike Norton and Dennis Hopeless (The Answer!), Bryan J. L. Glass (Furious), Donny Cates (Buzzkill, Hunter Quaid), Eliot Rahal (Hunter Quaid)
2:00 p.m. HORROR COMICS: Alex de Campi (Grindhouse, Smoke/Ashes), Chris Peterson (Grindhouse), Tim Seeley (Ex Sanguine), Tom Mandrake (To Hell You Ride), Jonathan Maberry (Project TBA)
3:00 p.m. HUSBANDS: Brad Bell, Jane Espenson, Sean Hemeon
4:00 p.m. ELFQUEST: Richard and Wendy Pini
4:00 p.m. CONAN, STAR WARS, THE MASSIVE: Brian Wood
5:00 p.m. THE STAR WARS, STAR WARS: DAWN OF THE JEDI: Jonathan Rinzler, Jan Duursema
6:00 p.m. DARK HORSE SUPERHEROES: Frank Barbiere (Blackout), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Skyman), Fred Van Lente and Freddie Williams II (Brain Boy), Josh Williamson (Captain Midnight)
10:00 a.m. LONE WOLF & CUB: Kazuo Koike (Courtesy of Wikia: Masters of Animanga)
11:00 a.m. THE SHAOLIN COWBOY: Geof Darrow
12:00 p.m. WHEDONVERSE COMICS: Dan Dos Santos, Jane Espenson, Scott Fischer, Victor Gischler, Rebekah Isaacs, Georges Jeanty, Steve Morris (Angel & Faith, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Serenity)
1:00 p.m. GRENDEL 30TH ANNIVERSARY: Matt Wagner
1:00 p.m. Greg Rucka: Project TBA
1:00 p.m. BUZZKILL: Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw
2:00 p.m. THE LEGEND OF KORRA: Bryan Konietzko, Joaquim Dos Santos, P.J. Byrne (voice actor for Bolin)
*Ticketed event. Come to the Dark Horse booth when NYCC opens on Friday and Saturday mornings for the chance to draw a signing ticket while supplies last. Learn the latest about The Legend of Korra by signing up for Korra Nation at the link!
3:30 p.m. THE TRUE LIVES OF THE FABULOUS KILLJOYS: Becky Cloonan, Shaun Simon
4:30 p.m. HORROR COMICS: Victor Gischler (Kiss Me, Satan!, Clown Fatale), James Harren (Abe Sapien, B.P.R.D.), Cameron Stewart (Sin Titulo, B.P.R.D.), Evan Dorkin (Beasts of Burden)
5:30 p.m. THE MASSIVE: Brian Wood, Garry Brown
5:30 p.m. MIND MGMT: Matt Kindt
6:30 p.m. ELFQUEST: Richard and Wendy Pini
10:00 a.m. BLOODHOUND: Dan Jolley, Robin Riggs
10:00 a.m. THE WHITE SUITS: Frank Barbiere, Toby Cypress
10:00 a.m. AMALA'S BLADE: Michael Dialynas
11:00 a.m. ITTY BITTY HELLBOY: Art Baltazar, Franco
12:00 p.m. MASS EFFECT: Mac Walters
12:00 p.m. Tommy Lee Edwards: Project TBA
12:00 p.m. S.H.O.O.T. FIRST: Justin Aclin, Nicolás Daniel Selma
1:00 p.m. ELFQUEST: Richard and Wendy Pini
2:00 p.m. MONSTERS! & OTHER STORIES: Gustavo Duarte
2:00 p.m. HALLOWEEN LEGION: Diana Leto
3:00 p.m. STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF ENDOR: Zack Giallongo
IMPORTANT: All giveaway, limited edition, and exclusive items are available while supplies last. Free prints, comics, or posters are provided for each signing while supplies last. You may bring items to sign or purchase them at the Dark Horse Store. We reserve the right to restrict the nature and/or limit the number of items to be signed, at our discretion.
Please note that lines may be capped or tickets issued for any signing as needed. Inquire about your favorite signings as early as possible. Some restrictions apply. All events are subject to change.
ON – Massive Signing
March 28, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Canada, Comic Books, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Writer Brian Wood signs at The Beguiling on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM!
The Beguiling
601 Markham Street, Toronto, ON M6G 2L7
NYC – Demo Book Club
March 1, 2013 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, New York, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Becky Cloonan appears at Midtown Comics Downtown on Friday March 29th at 6:30PM to discuss the book Demo with the club! If that's not enough to entice, free donuts will be served!
Don't have the book yet? Save 25% off cover price at any of our three stores (in-store only). Just mention the Midtown Comics Book Club at the cash register!
The Book Club will meet on Friday March 29th at 6:30PM at Midtown Comics Downtown.
See you there!
Demo vol. 2-
The sequel to the Eisner-nominated and critically acclaimed graphic novel by writer Brian Wood and artist Becky Cloonan. This new volume takes a ground-level approach to superpowers and features six brand-new standalone stories of conflicted teens grappling with love, loss and the joy of finding their way in life.
Midtown Comics
64 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
OK – New World Comics Signing
January 10, 2013 by Colin Solan
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Dave Johnson and Dan Panosian sign at New World Comics on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm.
New World Comics
6219 N Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
MD – Astro City Signing
September 20, 2011 by Colin Solan
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Kurt Busiek signs at Beyond Comics on Sunday, September 25 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm!
Beyond Comics
536 North Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Conan Posters Signed at SDCC 2011 Being Auctioned Off for Pediatric AIDS
August 2, 2011 by Brian Pate
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LIONSGATE is auctioning off five character poster packages from CONAN THE BARBARIAN signed by Jason Momoa, Rachel Nichols, Rose McGowan and Stephen Lang from the 2011 San Diego Comic Con benefiting The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.
The winning bidders will receive the studio certified posters with a signed letter verifying their authenticity. Auctions will end August 4, 2011. Interested fans and collectors should be aware there are only a limited amount of posters available.
Please click on the following links to view the auctions:
Timothy Truman Brings the Weird West to 2011 Baltimore Comic-Con
July 27, 2011 by Colin Solan
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Legendary comics artist and writer Timothy Truman will give East Coast fans an exclusive first look at artwork, covers, and designs for Hawken, his highly-anticipated western horror series, at this year's Baltimore Comic-Con, August 20-21, 2011, at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Co-created with his 28-year-old son, writer Benjamin Truman, the new project tells the tale of ghost-haunted pistolero Kitchell Hawken and his blood-drenched vendetta against the men who scalped and tortured him then left him for dead. The first issue ships in November from IDW Publishing.
Renowned for his work on such titles as hard-hitting action titles as Grimjack, Scout, Wilderness, Hawkworld, Turok, Jonah Hex, and Dark Horse Comics' Conan, Timothy is hardly a stranger to the BCC. "Baltimore is by far my favorite convention every year," Truman says. "I attended my first show several years ago, after I decided to take the day off and check it out as a 'civilian.' I was immediately impressed. Baltimore Comic-Con made me feel like a 'fan' again. I haven't missed a show since." To mark the Baltimore preview, Tim and Ben are preparing limited edition Hawken BCC t-shirts and prints especially for the appearance.
In his featured blog for the pop-culture site The Morton Report, journalist Bill Baker gave readers a taste of what to expect from the new tale:
"Over the course of his long and storied career, writer-artist Timothy Truman has had brushes with all manner of killers and antiheroes. But his latest encounter with the darker side of humanity, in the supernaturally-charged Western miniseries features Hawken, a character that he freely admits is perhaps the worst of the lot.
"According to Truman, the titular character, Kitchell Hawken 'has been many things in his day: Scout, tracker, trader, scalp-hunter, raider, hired gun…. But mostly, he's been a nasty son-of-a-bitch.'
"Each issue of the six-part tale follows the aged Hawken as he wreaks bloody vengeance upon the very men he used to work for, a cartel of corrupt politicians and arms merchants called the Tucson Ring. Along the way readers learn more about Hawken's reason for turning on his former employers and the many horrors that the haunted gunman has committed over the course of a blood-soaked life.
"And just to be clear, 'haunted' literally describes Hawken's situation, as the remorseless killer's accompanied throughout his vendetta by the ghost of every person he's killed, all unwilling companions forced by a curse to assist the gunslinger with his vengeance.
"Truman, who's become known for his ability to portray unlikable loners in convincing manner, freely admits, 'Folks would be hard-pressed to find a character as ruthless as Kit Hawken. He has good reasons for his rampage, and believe me, a rampage it is. For once, the bad guys have truly messed with the wrong man.'
"And while anyone might be hard-pressed to describe the proceedings as family fare, it is, in fact, a family affair. That's because Tim Truman's creative partner on this project is none other than Ben Truman, his son.
"Ben, who's scripting the series, works as a teacher in Tucson, AZ. As he describes it, the character and his sordid tale arose almost by chance during one of his parents' visits to the area last year. The younger Truman recalled that 'while driving through Crater Park I asked Dad if he's ever seen any accounts where a man had survived a scalping. Somehow, that kicked it off.
"'Hawken grew out of the landscapes of each new place we visited: His name in Flagstaff, his past in Bisbee, the curse in Tempe, his vendetta in Tombstone. By the time we left San Xavier Mission, the first issue was plotted.'
"The elder Truman gained widespread notoriety with his first two major efforts, Scout and Grimjack. These comics were some of the most critically lauded independent comics of the '80s, fan-favorites that catapulted Truman and his various creative partners into the upper echelons of the mainstream comics industry."
Each of the six issues of Hawken will cost $3.99 and contain 32 pages printed in antiqued duo-tone. The book joins such popular IDW titles as 30 Days of Night, Hasbro's Transformers and G.I. JOE, Paramount's Star Trek, Toho's Godzilla, HBO's True Blood, and the BBC's Dr. Who.
For more information, visit Tim's website or visit IDWPublishing.com.
MS – Free Comic Book Day 2011
April 25, 2011 by Colin Solan
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Mark Texeira, Steven Butler and more sign on Saturday May 7, 2011 for Free Comic Book Day!
Mark Texeira - Artist on Moon Knight, Punisher, Ghost Rider, Conan, Birds Of Prey, Darkness, Vampirella, Wolverine, Hercules, Hulk, Thor, Tomb Raider, X-Men and more. Mark will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
Steven Butler - Artist on Sonic The Hedgehog (and the penciller on the FCBD Sonic The Hedgehog book), Spider-Man, Silver Sable, Superman, Punisher, X-Men, and Betty and Veronica. Steven will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
Mitch Byrd - Artist on Starman, Generation X, Predator, Green Lantern, Shi, and Guy Gardner. Mitch will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
Bryan King - Creator of The Kingly Cookbook. Bryan will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
T.D. Roebuck - Artist. T.D. will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
Andy Childress - Creator of Bubbaworld Comics. Andy will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
Jesse Labbe - Creator of Berona's Hundred Year War. Jesse will be on hand from to sign autographs for fans.
3 Alarm Comics
15210 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi, MS 39532
NV – The Boys Signing
November 16, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Nevada, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Darick Robertson (The Boys, Transmetropolitan, Punisher Born, Wolverine, Conan, Nightcrawler, and many many more) signs at Comic Oasis this Wednesday Nov. 17th starting at 5:30 pm.
Darick says he is ready to sketch so come early.
Comic Oasis
3121 N Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89108


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I just moved to northern NJ and I am looking for a nursery with a great selection on perennials, shrubs, annuals etc. as well as good quality and price. I am a first time yard owner so a helpful and knowledgeable staff would be great too.
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- Posted by wahinemakai 07043 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 6, 05 at 14:35
great would be somewhere in either Essex, Union, Passaic, Bergen or Hudson County...thank you |
I live in Union county- I frequent Amberg Perennial Farm in Scotch Plains- good prices, real nice owner, good honest advice; Williams Nursery in Westfield- pricey, great selection, nice place to visit, ample knowledgeable staff; Dreyer Farms in Cranford- Nice vegetable plants, good prices for annuals like 4 pack of Foxy foxglove starts for $4.00, nice people; Parker's in Scotch Plains has a big selection also nice houseplants, pots, garden accessories. Outside of Union I go to Great Swamp Greenhouse in Meyersville- they have a big selection of plants. Good luck. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Amberg
- Posted by ZachandEthan (My Page) on Sun, Jun 12, 05 at 22:07
I second Parker's and Great Swamp. I also check in occasionally at the Farm at Green Village (up near Madison/Chatham) |
- Posted by diygardener z6/NJ (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 05 at 22:15
Condurso's in Montville! |
- Posted by gardenmadness 6b (My Page) on Tue, Jun 14, 05 at 23:00
From your zip you may be up by me....try Rohsler's Nursery in Allendale, awesome, unusual plants, ok prices. Also, Metropolitan Plant Exchange in Fort lee has a great selection and very reasonable prices. One more, Secor Farms in Mahwah, the most fabulous annuals anywhere and also perennials. Ok, one last one, on the smaller side but nice, try Strawberry's in Wayne |
Miele's in Clark |
I am partial to the Swamp in fact my wife claims that I am no longer allowed to go there unsupervised as I always show back up with a ton of new plants every time I go over there. The plant prices there are very good too. |
I just discovered Williams Nursery in Westfield last week and its wonderful, although a bit pricey.... |
- Posted by seasonedmom z6 NNJ (My Page) on Thu, Jun 23, 05 at 23:14
Don't forget Gro-rite in in Lincoln Park off rt 23- Great prices and selection Good luck |
And don't forget Van Wingerden's in Lincoln Park for annuals. We spend a fortune there and at Gro-Rite every April. I just wish they were both open on Sundays. |
I like DuBrow's in Livingston. Pricey, but most of their perennials come in big pots and settle in very well. I frankly tend to get most of my annuals at Home Depot, but DuBrow's usually has some unusual offerings I don't see elsewhere, especially in petunia varieties. |
I would suggest Metropolitan Plant Exchange (they are located in Fort Lee, Paramus, and West Orange). Also good is Strawberry's in Wayne (I have found many more rare exotics there). Also good is D'Angelos in Dumont (especially for winter hardy plants) Also, try Corrados in Clifton (I have bought citrus and banana trees in addition to hardy Southern Magnolias here). Finally, try DiPiero Farms in Montvale, NJ (near NYS border). Good luck! |
How could I forget Home Depot, say what you will about them. They're the store everyone loves to hate, but their plants (hardy and tropical) are a bargain (try Lodi's HD). |
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Wyoming police visit Craig on Thursday concerning alleged hazing incident
Coaches asked to resign, athletic director needed for sports
Updated August 12, 2014 at 4:25 p.m.
Craig On Aug. 8, the Evanston (Wyoming) Police Department concluded its investigation into the alleged Moffat County football hazing incident that took place in Evanston June 18 to 20.
Uinta County Prosecuting Attorney E. Dean Stout will now review the evidence and make recommendations on how to deal with any criminal activity that might have taken place at the football camp.
The Evanston police visited Craig on two separate occasions in July, interviewing all those involved in the alleged hazing, including freshmen, upperclassmen, parents and school administrators.
"I got a big file from the police department on Friday (Aug. 8)," Stout told the Daily Press.
He intends to go through all the police interviews by the end of this week.
"I'm hoping that what can come out of this is an outsider's perspective on the issues and the way the community of Craig can come together and solve the problem," Stout said.
Two investigations took place concerning the hazing — one by Moffat County School District and one by the Evanston Police Department.
The school district wrapped up its investigation the first week of July, and the police investigation took several weeks longer.
Parents of freshmen who were allegedly hazed by upperclassmen on the football team said their kids were physically abused beyond what they would classify as typical hazing.
"When the cases are completed, that becomes subject to the (public) information acts," Stout said.
Governmental agencies are required by law to release information that has been legally deemed public by the courts. Each state has its own laws regarding public information, including Wyoming.
The Craig Daily Press inform the public when Stout makes such records public.
The school district's investigation is largely private, due to the Federal Privacy Educational Act, which keeps information about students confidential. Therefore the public is not aware of what punishment happened to the upperclassmen who allegedly hazed freshmen.
However, the district did ask five coaches to resign following its investigation.
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- Moffat County football coaches asked to resign
Allen Hischke 6 months, 1 week ago
I hope these Wyoming Police have the good sense to investigate the parents that did not teach their children right from wrong. I hope the jail them for these transgressions.
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I'm wanting to get a Japanese style bench to use by our front door. I'll be in Atlanta, GA over this coming weekend.
Does anyone know of a place in metro Atlanta where I amy find something of that nature? Thanks in advance. Tom |
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i think you should ask yourself "what is a japanese style"... there are many hundred kinds of benshes used in japanese gardens... all from elegant marble to just a wooden board over two smooth rocks. What is the specific tone in the scene where you want the bench? Is it a zen garden with just a few stones? Then perhaps a bench in cut granite is better, but if it is a tea garden then you should have something simple in wood I think. The woest thing you can do is to make the bench look out of place. Same is for all items such as lanterns... remember wabi/sabi... And most of the benches except for the ones in smooth cut granite you can make yourself. Kind regards /Henrik |
I appreciate Henrik's response. It's now apparent I should have been clearer in my request for information. We're looking for a rather simple wooden bench without a back no longer than 52". As it will face the elements, we prefer a finsih that will weather well. I do not have the tools nor inclination to make it myself. Any suggestions would be appreciated. |
- Posted by bahamababe z4 VT (My Page) on Thu, Feb 9, 06 at 22:48
Why not give it a back so the bench will be comfortable? Benches without backs are less so. |
Bahamababe, This bench is not necessarily for sitting, but placing a bonsai or other potted plant on one end and the other area is for setting down packages while you unlock the front door. Thanks for your comments. Tom |
I found a really beautiful though simple Chinese bench - made from elm I think - that is over 100 years old with a lovely patina from use. You can find them on E-Bay and in Asian import/antique shops for around $100 (if you avoid the fancy high rent stores). Leave it untreated in a sheltered place (under and overhang, for instance), or coat it annually with a clear protective oil if outdoors in the open. It's not Japanese, but it has a wabi-sabi sense that I love. Something about old, worn but sturdy wooden furniture that brings out the spirit of a garden. |
- Posted by oldgardenwench 6a (My Page) on Sat, Mar 11, 06 at 20:55
I found a nice simple one at Target online. It was reasonable in price... |
tom, i ran into a similar problem of finding one as well with an oriental feel. so as a hobby woodworker i designed and build my own. there are picks of it on my website (the my works page, oriental cedar garden bench) contact me by the email address on the site if you want more info michael |
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When it comes to Valentine's Day gifts, my husband and I are hopelessly traditional. After knowing him 25 years, I still absolutely adore the ever timeless dozen roses (as inexpensive as possible) and box of chocolate covered caramels. After all, its the little things that count and even our kids delight in seeing my husband come home with those roses every year. But just in case he wanted to break out and surprise me, he might find himself scrambling to come up with the perfect last minute Valentine's Day gift. Its not a holiday we indulge in so I honestly think choosing outside the obvious little blue box from Tiffany's, he might be stumped.
Now let's be real. I love gifts that sparkle as much as the next girl, but when your birthstone is a diamond, there is a time and place for all things bling and yearly isn't likely. So if my husband asks, I often find myself suggesting practical gifts that know I'll use often and therefore be grateful for the solution and for my husband realizing how happy that can make me too. If you are looking for a last minute Valentine's Day gift idea to delicately suggest to your true love, here is my list…just in case he's asking:
Always easy to pick up a gift card nearby, for the Mom who loves tech you can actually send an Starbucks Card eGift to email or Facebook. I totally wouldn't recommend that in place of something given in person, but I think its a wonderful surprise to receive during the day until you see each other Valentine's night.
In case you want to kick the habit mentioned above, a Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System might be just the ticket. I love that its so small I can keep it in my home office and I also love the huge variety of K-cup coffees out there to keep both my taste buds and my budget happy.
have wanted a KitchenAid Stand Up Mixer forever. In fact my small hand held actually died and still needs replacing (hint hint!) Because I am a baker at heart and you'll sooner find me mixing up cookies and cupcakes than pot roast, this would be a perfect Valentine's Day gift that the entire family would surely enjoy.
For Christmas I asked my husband to help the kids with a very special gift for me. You see as is typical in most things, they all have IPods, and I did not. So my request was to help the kids give me an IPod pre-loaded with songs that the kids picked out from their own playlists. That way when I listen to my IPod and those songs come on, I automatically think of them and enjoy knowing that we are listening to the same songs. It means more than you can imagine when I'm traveling and away from home. If you want to take it over the top, purchase it from the Apple Store and have it personalized and engraved. Total bonus points!
Always a home run and just all the way around decadent, you can never go wrong with a surprise visit to a local spa. Moms are notoriously terrible about taking time for themselves, even just to workout, so if you make the appointment for me ahead of time, making sure I have no way to say I can't, then you are truly taking care of me and for that I can't thank you enough.
I hope these ideas make it easy to see that even things we need can be something truly special and memorable when done with just the right touch. And it never hurts to throw in a dash of something just fabulously wonderful just because. Tell me…do you plan ahead for Valentine's Day or are you scrambling at the last minute to find something just right?


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Been a busy day, but I learned something. If I'm going to be busy lifting much, if I take 2 Aleve in the morning I'm good to go. I just hate taking meds, but I worked like a dog today and still don't have a back ache. And I can't believe how much I got done today. Woo hoo! Now I need a magic pill to keep me from getting tired, and another to make me sleep all night :-) We're just having the other half of our Wendy's from last night. We got the new CBO, which is 1/3 lb. hamburger with cheese, bacon and carmelized onion. Should've just ordered one and split it, but we didn't know it was so big. Sure was good, but no way either of us could eat it all. Did you have a good day? Hope everyone had a happy one! And, what are you having for dinner tonight? |
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Springtime here! Beautiful weather! Irondale Cafe/Whistle Stop: fried chicken livers, carrot salad, and of course their yummy cornbread Been there too many times lately, but had appointment to get my will updated and office was so close, how could I pass up eating there, right? |
All I had tonight was leftover chili and a glass of milk. I'd love to have a helping of Glenda's chicken livers. Shirley |
- Posted by Marilyn_Sue (My Page) on Mon, Dec 3, 12 at 18:08
I wish two Aleve would solve my back aches. I have been moving things about today and I can sure tell it. Supper was oven fried fish, fried potatoes, coleslaw, biscuits and lemon pie. Sue |
Glenda, oh my gosh! That all sounds wonderful. I do need to make that cornbread again soon. Isn't the weather just wonderful? I love it! Shirley, chili only gets better the more you reheat. I'll be making some as soon as it cools off a little--or maybe before. Sue, my back pain is really in the muscles just below my waist, so it really isn't back, but muscle. But it sure can hurt. I think it's either arthritis or sciatica but that Aleve sure did help. Oven-frying is about the only way I do fish anymore. It's so good. I'd love to have your dinner. |
Can't think of anyplace I would like to go eat tonight so we are having leftover last night. Ribs, rice and a veggie. |
- Posted by phyllis__mn (My Page) on Mon, Dec 3, 12 at 19:33
Beer cheese soup and popcorn shrimp here. |
Nita, you're the birthday girl, so you get to eat whatever/wherever you want. My new frig sure seems empty. I sure had a devil of a time getting it organized the best way for us. Did you? Phyllis, I haven't had beer cheese soup for so long. That sure sounds yummy. (My stomach just "roared" and I know I'm not hungry. It just sounds so great! |
- Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Tue, Dec 4, 12 at 10:53
Based on a meal a few days ago at an Afghani restaurant, and leftover "fiery sweet potatoes", I made Tandoori chicken cubes, curried sweet potatoes with a mint yogurt sauce and basmati rice. For a pulled-out-of-fridge, slapped together meal, it was delicious. |
Bob, that doesn't sound like "slapped together". It sounds wonderful do you have a Tandoori pot/oven or whatever they're called? Basmati's my favorite rice. Hope you'll join us every night--and on the many other posts, too. We welcome you!! |
- Posted by bob_cville (My Page) on Tue, Dec 4, 12 at 13:00
I just had a jar of tandoori paste that you mix with plain yogurt and dredged the chicken cubes in the mixture and cooked in the oven in a baking pan for about 20 minutes. The Fiery Sweet Potatoes were from a recipe I got on the Cooking Forum and made for Thanksgiving. I tried the recipe again and was trying to simplify the process from the original recipe, and reduce the size, since the original recipe called for 5 lbs of sweet potatoes. This batch ended up a little too spicy, and the mint yogurt sauce helped tone them down. |
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So, what makes enough light for a small master bathroom? I will have a 78" double vanity and I haven't decided whether to have two light fixtures above each sink above a long mirror the width of the vanity. Or have two mirrors with both overhead fixtures as well as three sconce lights on the sides and in between the mirrors. Or just the sconces?
(I am planning for two small recessed cans in the shower and something above the bath tub as well.) Do side-sconces help and is the light adequate and flattering? (It's always these smaller items like light fixtures and faucets and towel rods that drive me up a wall - tiles and cabs and other big decisions are much easier! But I know the details count a lot in the overall scheme.)
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I will be watching - currently we have the long mirror and lights over both sinks - same length vanity and just starting to think about plans. |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Sat, Oct 27, 12 at 17:59
I would do separate framed mirrors with a fixture above each OR wall sconces on either side...but not both. Side sconces tend to be more flattering. Also consider putting a recessed can over the pot for readers. |
The ceiling is exposed beams, so I can't do recessed cans. I will have a drop ceiling above the shower so I can put two 4-inch cans and a fan in there. To put a light over the toilet it would have to be a wall fixture. But DH and I aren't pot readers, LOL! |
I'm only a homeowner but ... it depends some on what you do. We have a 60 inch vanity and just got a frosted white warm low energy fluorescent ceiling light, which will about disappear into the ceiling. There are also two LED cans by the toilet/shower end, which are almost bright enough for the whole room. Our white tile will reflect the light around the room, and I'm past the makeup stage anyway. We may add sconces when the budget recovers, but for us, this was a good place to skimp. |
Lyvia, most here are "only" homeowners. I'm afraid you'll have to pry the Estee Lauder out of my hands! I do like well-lit rooms - not over lit like a lab but not dim at all. |
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The ASUS A7V266 took us by surprise. For a company that has prided itself on having the fastest boards out, this one has fallen a bit short. However, the stability of the A7V266 was well beyond excellent. During out tests at 133Mhz FSB this system outlasted the other systems by 70%. Compatibility was also well above average, and so were the features. A rather good board but a bit expensive.
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