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Overnight storms leave several streets and homes flooded in the 8600 block of Natchez in Burbank Friday, August, 22, 2014. | Jim Boyce/For Sun-Times Media
Updated: September 26, 2014 1:13PM
There was just too much water coming down in too short a period of time.
The result was traffic nightmares, waterlogged basements and even a handful of school closures.
In many areas of the Southland, the flooding problems that struck once again Friday are the norm whenever a heavy storm rolls through.
After surveying the overflowed Melvina Ditch Reservoir that caused 87th Street between Oak Lawn and Burbank to be closed for several hours Friday, Kathleen Meany, president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, issued a statement that sounded like part plea, part warning.
"Ultimately, we all need to work together to figure out how to solve these issues," she said, "because they're not going away."
The reservoir functioned as it should, officials said, but with 4.5 inches of rain in three hours, the system was unable to keep up, allowing thousands of gallons of stormwater to spill into adjacent streets — and homes — in Oak Lawn and Burbank.
The reservoir, built in 1968, was designed to relieve a flood-prone area of four square miles by pumping water into the Melvina Ditch and then into the Calumet Sag Channel. But the area is more developed now than it was 40 years ago, said David St. Pierre, executive director of the MWRD, which owns and operates the reservoir.
Ironically, that area was not identified as problematic by these communities, St. Pierre said. In the past year, the MWRD has reached out to its 133 municipalities in Cook County to collect information on trouble spots so it can begin partnering with local towns to solve them.
"It's not an easy issue. A 41/2-inch rain will always be a significant problem," he said.
The district has always worked on regional projects, but a new law enacted in June gives the MWRD authority to partner with local towns on stormwater management projects, and to issue bonds to help finance them without raising taxes, St. Pierre said.
The MWRD itself is funded primarily through the property tax, with the exception of its capital improvements bond fund. For its 2014 budget, the owner of a $100,000 home is paying an estimated $120 to the district, according to the MWRD website.
The reason Cook County presents such a water management problem, St. Pierre said, is because it is so flat.
"There are problems all over the county — that's what makes it so tough," he said. "This type of event (Friday's rain) will not go away. We have to protect our citizens."
By partnering with local communities, the MWRD wants to create a stormwater management plan for the entire county in the next five years, he said. The recent legislation will allow the district to act as a catalyst to address the local issues on a regional basis.
"If a town is putting in a street or a park, or developing an area, how can it help stormwater management? They have to see the larger picture," St. Pierre said, adding that they hope to incorporate more green technology, such as pervious pavement, to aid in drainage and removal of water.
Communities have been understanding and want to work together, he said, but they also must be willing to make a financial commitment.
While the MWRD plans to voluntarily buy out properties in flood plains, it already has begun to work with some towns to relieve flood-prone areas, with priority given to areas where homes and buildings have flooded.
Significant improvements will be realized when the Thornton quarry reservoir, part of the district's Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, is completed next year, with a capacity of 7.9 billion gallons of water, officials have said.
The McCook Reservoir is under construction and, when completed, will have a total capacity of 10 billion gallons, providing more than $90 million per year in flood damage-reduction benefits to 3 million people in 37 communities, according to the MWRD website.
Plans call for Phase 1 — with a 3 billion-gallon capacity — to be completed by 2017.
Projects with local communities that now are in the design phase include a $1.4 million project in Blue Island to relieve flooding in sites throughout the town where there are depressed areas and overloaded sewers.
In Lemont, there's a plan to replace undersized culverts in a flood-prone industrial area along the Illinois & Michigan Canal and the Cal Sag Channel.
On Creekside Drive in Orland Park, they want to replace undersized storm sewers where basements, yards and streets now flood.
At 143rd Street and Linder Avenue in Bremen Township, a creek now flows over a road, causing erosion.
Many other sites have been identified as problem areas, including Natalie Creek in Midlothian, 135th Street and Central Avenue in Crestwood, 131st Street and Cypress in Palos Heights, and 112th Place and Beloit in Worth.


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A spokesperson for Cal Fire says a California Highway Patrol helicopter is circling the Shell Beach area, looking for a possible lost swimmer.
A call came in around 6:20 p.m. this evening, from a concerned citizen who says they saw someone swimming in the ocean near the Cliff's Hotel, then lost sight of them a short time after.
After a search rescue, nothing was found and a helicopter was called in. The CHP helicopter is turning it's search over to the Pismo Beach Police Department.
The Cal Fire spokesperson says it could be possible that the swimmer got out of the water where the witness could not see it, and as of now no one is reported missing.
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Good festival I went to was Motel Mozaique. Great music and you sleep in art galleries and other artistic spaces on huge piles of pillows and are woken up with massages and soft ukulele music from a troupe of beautiful Dutch girls (this is actually part of the festival).
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Chef and Tell with Lance Barto of Strings
"It wasn't supposed to happen this fast," says Lance Barto, shaking his head. The 27-year-old chef, who was promoted back in February to the chief kitchen post at Strings following the departure of Aaron Whitcomb (who's now at Yia-Yia's Euro Bistro), still seems shocked by the news. "A lot of people with way more experience than I have aren't where I'm at, so I feel really lucky and blessed by the opportunity," he confesses.Lori Midson Lance Barto, exectutive chef of Strings
Barto was born and raised in Arvada before eventually taking off for Oklahoma, where he studied architecture at Oklahoma State University. He chucked that program after a year and moved back to Denver, where he started to cook professionally to put himself through college at Metro. "I worked at the Wynkoop as a prep cook, and within six months, I was running the line at night," he remembers. "I left to work as a line cook at Zengo and then went to Palomino as a line cook, where I became more and more successful." In fact, says Barto, he had just become eligible for Palomino's corporate sous chef training program when the restaurant announced it was closing. (PrimeBar now occupies its former home on the 16th Street Mall.)
His Palomino gig reinforced Barto's passion for cooking. "My aha moment initially came when I got a Thomas Keller cookbook two years ago for Christmas, but while I was cooking at Palomino, I realized that I was really in love with cooking, that I wanted this as my career -- and, to be honest, I really couldn't afford college any longer, so I let it go," he says.
And then he found himself in the kitchen of Noel Cunningham's iconic restaurant. "We're on the right path," Barto says of Strings. "I want to take it back to where it was in its heyday. We're not trying to push the envelope any longer. I've brought simplicity back to the kitchen by getting rid of some of the overwrought experimentation," he adds, before expanding on the less-is-more approach in the interview below. But that's not all that gets him talking: Bartow also speaks about the virtues of lemon (and citrus in general), his opposition to steak (and how much money we spend on a slab of steer), his appreciation of Denver's burger joints, and how he can't get enough of Alex Seidel's cooking.
Six words to describe your food: Simple, well-seasoned, straightforward and balanced.
Ten words to describe you: Geeky, laid-back, intelligent, lucky, unorganized, scatterbrained, honest, willing and able.
Culinary inspirations: I find inspiration for food constantly. Oftentimes, I'll spend time in the walk-in and try to listen to how the food wants me to cook it. It sounds silly, I know, but it works. I always have my nose in a cookbook, and nine times out of ten, that book is filled with recipes and pictures of foods that inspire me. I visit foodgawker.com and ideasinfood.com daily for more inspiration. And Thomas Keller is a huge idol of mine. He didn't necessarily find success right off the bat, but he was persistent and worked really hard -- and he eventually became great. He had to keep reaching and reaching and reaching for the next step, and look where he is now. That's inspiring.
Proudest moment as a chef: The moment Noel Cunningham gave me the promotion to executive chef upon Aaron Whitcomb's departure from Strings. I remember that Aaron sat me down and asked me what I thought I needed to do to become a better chef, and I told him that I needed to work on my organizational and managerial skills. He resigned that day, and Noel asked if I'd be interested in the job. I was thrilled. Realistically, it had only been two years since I'd made a real commitment to cook, and even though I'd been working really hard for those two years, Noel definitely took a chance on me. To have someone be willing to put that kind of faith in me -- it was something I'd never experienced before. The fact that Noel is a philanthropist, a great chef and business owner made the moment even more special.
Favorite ingredients: Vinegars, citrus juices and other acidic ingredients. I love acidity in food. It's an integral part of properly seasoning food -- just like salt.
Most overrated ingredient: Steak. Maybe I'm just a little jaded by Denver being such a "cowtown" insomuch that it seems like everyone here prefers to have a steak when they're celebrating a special occasion or night out on the town. People are willing to go out to Morton's, Capital Grille, Elway's or the Palm and pay 50 bucks for a steak, which is just crazy to me. It's not that I don't enjoy a tasty rib-eye cooked rare, but I'd be much more satisfied with a beautifully made burger.
Most undervalued ingredient: Lemon. A squeeze of lemon goes a long way in my book, because the aromatics and acidity of lemon help to awaken your palate. It's also great to use for lightening up a dish.
Favorite local ingredient: It's unfortunate that our growing season is so short here in Colorado, because my most-often-used local ingredients are the fresh herbs from our garden right outside the front of the restaurant. The sage was particularly pleasant this season.
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I ordered our ducks from Holderread Waterfowl Farm yesterday - 7 Welsh Harlequin and 3 Cayuga. The kids are so excited, and we hope to have lots of eggs. I also hope to sell some eggs, and I'll have questions about that, too.
Our yard is about 1.5 acres fully fenced with a creek. Both sides of the creek are in the fence, and it's a great setup for ducks. The problem is that yellowjacket wasps have been taking over the place. In the summer I can't walk anywhere without them buzzing in my face or me stepping over a nest. I get stung mowing the grass and have
Anyway, how will the ducks and yellow jackets interact? I sure hope they don't get stung. The best-case scenario would be that the birds eat the bugs, but perhaps that's too good to wish for - kinda' like swallowing a flaming thumbtack...
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There is a yellow-jacket trap when used in early spring will attract the queens thereby reducing the number of yellow-jacket hives you will have. But remember the importance of any bee and its' impact on the environment. Wasps and hornets help control many insect populations. If they (W&H) are in abundance their food source is also plentiful. Be sure the trade-off is what you want. |
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Don't know about ducks, but our chickens think yellowjackets are delicious. For some reason the stinging part doesn't seem to bother them--perhaps the 'jacket is down the hatch before it has a chance to retaliate. |
Hmm, well I know that guineas LOVE ticks and fleas, and will eat bees as well. If I don't feed my guineas too much in the morning, they forage really well. I'm sure they would go after yellow jackets if they find them. The downside of guineas is the NOISE, ha ha! I've heard that ducks are great for eating mosquitoes, not sure if that is all ducks, or just certain breeds. I know that some ducks are great at eating mosquito larvae in the water as well. |
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Using your wireless device, simply connect to "lvmc-freenet". Obtain the current password from anyone of our friendly staff. There is no registration and no configuration of the network. It's that simple.
If you are a patient at LVMC, these resources will help you file a complaint, fill out an advance directive, request your medical records and much more. For even more information or assistance, call us at (805) 737-3300.
We realize the importance of reflection and spiritual conversation, especially in a health care environment. The Meditation Room is a separate space where you can retreat when you need a moment away from distractions. You are encouraged to use the room for the purpose of prayer, meditation, visits with clergy, and private conversations between family and medical staff. The room is appointed with comfortable seating and includes adjustable lighting. Reflective reading materials are available. The room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Tiger Woods issued a formal apology earlier today for his illicit sexual affairs. He apologized to his wife Elin, who was not present, stating that he will show her his apology through his behavior, over time.
Tiger also apologized to his legions of fans as well as his business partners.
Here's a brief clip of the 14 minute apology:
He said that he wants the paparazzi to leave his family alone and that Elin did not hit him, following the crash. He stated that he is going back into treatment tomorrow and he is also going back to his Buddhist roots.
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A Legg up: Adventure is where you find it. For intelligent fingerpicker Adrian Legg--yet another fine guitar player in the area this week--it's found in the expansive exploration of his instrument. Using tunings borrowed from bluegrass banjos and an elegant, almost classical technique, he fluidly mixes influences into his tunes--you'll hear a Celtic lilt, as well as intimations of country and pop. Legg headlines tonight at 9:30 at Herman's; call 777-5840 for tickets and information.
Monday February 28 You are there: The Denver Museum of Natural History will play host to the rainforests and reefs of Belize, all made possible via The Jason Project, a series of live satellite broadcasts--recording the activities of explorers, scientists and archaeologists--beginning today and continuing between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, until March 12. One of only 25 such broadcasting sites in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain, the museum will present the transmissions to visitors on three giant screens, as well as on a number of miniscreens designed to resemble a research ship control panel. A separate admission of $2.50 (students) or $3.75 (adults), not included in the general museum fee, is required. For information call the museum, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 370-6314; call 322-7009 for reservations.
Tuesday March 1 This team is bound for glory: Whether you are a novice at running marathons or not, if you've decided to run, you're going to need help. One place to find it is in the Leukemia Society of America's Team in Training program. Runners of all abilities raising contributions for leukemia research and patient aid will be eligible to train for the July 31 San Francisco Marathon with expert coaches. Depending on the amount raised, participants will be eligible for further dividends--from team clothing by Pearl Izumi to round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations. A distance of 26.2 miles sounds like a drop in the bucket when you consider all that. Those interested can attend an informational meeting tonight at 6:30 at Govnr's Park Restaurant, 6th Ave. and Logan St. For details, give Team in Training a buzz at 293-8300. Of love and shadows: CU-Boulder plays host tonight when Chilean magic realist Isabel Allende comes to town. The best-selling author and niece of the late president of Chile, Salvador Allende, will speak about a subject she knows quite well--her talk is called House of Spirits: South American Writing, sure to evoke numerous magical moments. Allende speaks at 7:30 p.m. in Macky Auditorium on the Boulder campus; tickets are $6 ($2 students). Call 492-3228 for information.


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Monday, February 27 - Jazz Combos Concert
7:30 PM - Russell Hall, Bengtson Auditorium
Under the direction of faculty artist Chris Merz and graduate student conductors, the School of Music will present a jazz combos concert.
Tuesday, February 29 - Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Face Processing
7:00 to 8:30 PM - University Museum
The human brain has evolved to efficiently process information related to race with same-race faces being processed differently than other-race faces. Dr. Kim MacLin and Dr. Otto MacLin, Professors of Psychology, UNI, will discuss how this differential processing affects recognition accuracy, memory, stereotypes, and prejudice in laboratory and real-world contexts. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibit RACE: Are We So Different? on display at the University Museum February 6 through June 9.
Wednesday, February 29 - Andrew Bacevich: The US Military in the Post-9/11 World [Reaching for Higher Ground]
7:00 PM - Sabin Hall, Room 002
Andrew Bacevich, an expert on U.S. foreign policy and military affairs, talks about the forces that have shaped U.S. national security and the rise of a "perpetual war" that affects the economy, society and politics of the United States, and our place in the world. What is the proper role of the U.S. military in the world? Can terrorism be defeated militarily? Can the aspiration of unchallenged global dominance be sustained? A retired army colonel and professor at Boston University, Bacevich addresses these issues with a sense of realism and a historical perspective that challenges many common assumptions.
Thursday, March 1 - Torture and the Possibility of Community [Reaching for Higher Ground]
3:00 to 5:00 PM - Lang Hall, Auditorium
Prof. Marjorie Cohn, author of The United States and Torture: Interrogation, Incarceration, and Abuse (2011) and Rules of Disengagement: The Politics and Honor of Military Dissent (2009), will be speak on the problems of torture and the role it plays in destroying the possibility of world community. Cohn is professor of law at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego and immediate past president of the National Lawyers Guild. She lectures throughout the world on international human rights and U.S. foreign policy.
Thursday, March 1 - The Future of the New Middle East
7:00 PM - Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
In this eye opening talk, Reza Aslan, a world-renowned expert on the Middle East, talks about the historical and societal shifts in this part of the world. A new generation of youth are clamoring for their rights and freedoms -- and they drastically outnumber their elders. Seventy-five percent of the population of the Middle East is under the age of 35 and 50 percent is under the age of 25. The young, educated and politically motivated youth in places like Iran, Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and beyond have a new vision -- one that represents their values, not the values of the generation that preceded them. What motivates the Muslim youth of today? What will the new Middle East look like? How will these sudden regime changes affect the world's economic and political climate? Aslan unravels the complexities of the new Middle East and shows what the future holds for this part of the world.
Friday, March 2 - Taping of IPR's "River to River"
7:00 to 8:30 PM - Lang Hall, Auditorium
UNI will host a taping of Iowa Public Radio's show "River to River." The show will air the following Monday, March 5. Discussions will include the latest about the 2012 presidential election and Iowa's legislative priorities. Forum participants are Dennis Goldford of Drake University, James Q. Lynch of The Gazette, and Chris Larimer and Donna Hoffman of UNI. The public and students are invited to participate.


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Jonathan Toews, of the Chicago Blackhawks, greets fans during a red carpet event before the Blackhawks take on the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Oct. 1, 2013, in Chicago. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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It's so nice to see how the Chicago Blackhawks always dress like gentlemen in suits for important occasions unlike other sports players who dress like they're teens instead of adults.
Where does it stop? I went through a drive-through at a coffeehouse in Oak Lawn and couldn't believe there was a tip jar at the pickup window. Is anyone else as tired as I am of everybody with their hand out? It seems as though everywhere I go I'm being hit up for money. Who gets a tip next — the clerk at the library or the counter person at the bakery?
It seems like the same people on the same scene in Syria. There are armed factions, a rotten dictator in Bashar al-Assad and chemical-weapon atrocities. The other thing that is the same is the United States has no clear path to victory. When will we learn to mind our own business?
Alsip Joe
Bremen Braves football has improved and worked hard after losing to Andrew High School in week one. The team has put in the work. They're going hard in practice or paying attention in the film room to make the postseason and/or playoffs. In practice the Bremen Braves go through drills or do team offense or defense, but the Braves need to worry about future opponents like Oak Forest High School on Oct. 4 or Lemont High School on Oct. 18. The Bremen Braves are a different team, and they were tough competition against Thornton-Fractional South High School on Sept. 27.
Regarding bumper stickers: I am an independent voter, too, who is tempted to have a bumper sticker that states, "Support ridiculously low tax rates for wealthy corporations, getting rid of Medicare and Social Security and having the government dictate women's health care choices? Then you must vote for Republicans."
About retired teachers: What's the debate? We taxpayers pay for much-needed educators. They get a nice pension. When they return to teach and collect, I think it is double dipping. We wonder why our taxes are so high. Just retire later or halt pensions while the person returns to teaching. Send the hard-to-reach kids to parochial school where I believe they'll be taught manners.
Chicago Cubs fans who insist on their team staying at Wrigley Field must never have been to other ballparks. I recommend they travel to MLB ballparks in St. Louis, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh and elsewhere. Clearly, after visiting those parks, it's no wonder they call Chicago "the Second City." I've been a Cubs fan longer than most (I remember Ernie Banks as a rookie) and enjoyed the park and the Wrigleyville atmosphere for years, but it's time to move on past that dump and into the 21st century with good parking facilities, wide concourses, no seats behind beams and bathrooms without troughs.
Orland Park
Shut it down. Shut it all down. It needs to be shut down and reset.
People wanted Congress to address two issues: 1. Pre-existing conditions. 2. Portability of employer health insurance. Instead, we got the Affordable Care Act. I think it is the most expensive, wasteful piece of legislation ever set loose on the taxpayers.
Let's look at the obvious. The tax ramifications of the proposed Wal-Mart development prove a multimillion dollar windfall for all involved even with the tax break for Wal-Mart. That issue is moot. Noise and traffic issues? Some of the Brookside Glen constituents admit that when they bought their homes, Lincoln-Way North High School was the possible inhabitant of the proposed corner. Are we to believe that a discount department store is going to produce noise and traffic issues greater than a huge high school? Thank you, Mayor Ed Zabrocki, for thinking about the village of Tinley Park.
Otto from Tinley Park
Metropolitan Correctional Center inmate Jose Banks rappelled down 17 stories on a rope cobbled from bedsheets and dental floss. The prison should've been more precautious. Banks said if the guards were more thorough with daily inspections, the situation would've been prevented. A staffing shortage also helped make the escape easier. The breakout was caught on surveillance videos but not seen because the guard assigned to that monitor was counting inmates on another floor. With so many inmates, there should be twice as much guards to keep the prison under control. A slipup like this can put many lives in danger.
Michelle R. from Harvey
Most small business workers have no pensions or retirement plans. Why can't Illinois alter its Constitution to say the pension system is ending for new employees? They would enroll in Social Security as a supplement and invest in the markets. Pensions would continue for those enrolled as they paid into it. The mess started with Gov. Daniel Walker. Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich used pension money to pay for other state projects. Illinois and America are drowning in debt. Politicians are destroying America. Do people realize how much $16 trillion is? Sometimes I feel the inmates are running the insane asylum.
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He never supported the Iraq war, during 2002 during the ultimatum to Saddam from GWB Barack protested the idea of a war in Iraq actively and has been opposed to it since.
He entered Harvard Law School in 1988.
(In 1990, The New York Times reported his election as the Harvard Law Review's "first black president in its 104-year history".)
He has two best selling books, the most recent of which "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream" was published in 2006. The man is obviously very intelligent.
Economically, Barack Obama is not a fool. The slander that he is a liberal fool who cant understand economics is ridiculous. He supports simply removing unfeasible tax cuts that George W Bush gave to people who earn over 1 million a year, a tax cut nearly 160 times greater than that received by middle-income Americans. Barack Obama simply believes in tax shelters for working class Americans to encourage economic growth. Taxes in essence will be moved from poor to rich, which is more sensible anyway. Barack Obama is simply an advocate of cutting wasteful federal spending, such as the immensely questionable subsidization of Oil and Gas companies who are posting record profits. Barack Obama believes in feasible and sustainable economic incentives such as tax credits and investing in infrastructure. He also believes in cracking down on credit fraud and questionable mortgage practices (he was pushing for legislation against questionable credit practices before the sub-prime mortgage crisis sent the US housing market into a recession.)
He is against the war in iraq and believes in a phased withdrawal, which is fair because it is unrealistic to expect the country to not fall into chaos if you withdrew all at once. His plans for withdrawal is over a 16 month period with excessive diplomatic support towards the Iraq government to take care of themselves.
He is pro-choice, believes in giving women the right to choose what decision to make in regards to unwanted pregnancy. This is supposed to be the land of the free after all.
Unlike other candidates Obama's campaign refuses to accept contributions from Washington lobbyists and political action committees.
47 million Americans including nearly 9 million children lack health insurance: Barack Obama intends to introduce universal health care, something that the USA can more than afford. By making sure everybody has coverage this ensures that people will be more actively making doctor visits and checking up on symptoms. This means that more serious diseases will be caught while still treatable, long debilitating illnesses like cancer cost the economy far more indirectly than free healthcare will directly. Longer life expectancy, better health, and whats more important, taking away the negative incentives in US society today of not getting checked up, for health insurance companies to not allow treatment, and the incentive for doctors that you being sick or taking drugs makes them more money. The current healthcare system simply imposes burden on demographics that are poor, such as the elderly or the demographics who are financially burdened, such as those dealing with serious illness.
The cost of our debt is one of the fastest growing expenses in the federal budget. This rising debt is a hidden domestic enemy, robbing our cities and states of critical investments in infrastructure like bridges, ports, and levees; robbing our families and our children of critical investments in education and health care reform; robbing our seniors of the retirement and health security they have counted on. . . . If Washington were serious about honest tax relief in this country, we'd see an effort to reduce our national debt by returning to responsible fiscal policies. -Barack Obama
Under President Bush, the federal debt has increased from $5.7 trillion to $8.8 trillion, an increase of more than 50 percent. Combine that with tax cuts for the rich which will cost the nation 2.3 trillion.
Debt has interest, excessive spending under the bush administration is crippling the American economy. Barack Obama gets it, it bothers me when people from byond think they get economics and politics better than Barack Obama, his policy, speaches and ideas are centrist, they are feasible and they are intelligent solutions to the problems in your country.
Make the right decision, Barack '08.


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In the case study used the article, a 65-year old heterosexual couple requiring a 4% withdrawal rate to meet their lifestyle goals (and whose minimum spending needs were set equal to the lifestyle goal) was best served by combinations of stocks and fixed single-premium immediate annuities (SPIAs). At current product pricing levels, there is little need for bonds, inflation-adjusted SPIAs, or immediate variable annuities with guaranteed living benefit riders (VA/GLWBs).
Since writing about this, I've been receiving lots of great feedback through blog comments, emails from readers, and a great discussion thread at the Bogleheads Forum. I'm now going to start trying to respond to some of the suggestions and requests for additional checks about the robustness of the results.
Today I will look at an issue raised by Mike Piper at Bogleheads. One of the things he asked about is how results may change if there is a change in retirement spending goals. This could be in terms of either the lifestyle goals or the minimum needs. I will look at a few further examples.
But first, today Mike wrote about the article at his blog. He is great at distilling complex issues down to their most basic level, and he also made a great point in his post. Here is what he said:
In other words, for individual investors, the takeaway is not that you should dump all your bonds in favor of stocks and/or fixed lifetime annuities. Rather, the takeaway is simply that a portfolio completely eschewing bonds in favor of lifetime annuities might not be completely-off-the-wall-crazy. And, given how far such a portfolio would be from conventional retirement recommendations, that's very interesting.
Yes, he articulated that much better than me. Back to spending goals.
All of the details for the 65-year old couple are the same as in the article, including that they have a Social Security benefit equal to 2% of their retirement date financial assets. What I am changing now is their spending goals.
First, suppose the couple can meet their spending goals with a lower withdrawal rate. In the following figure, both the lifestyle spending goal and the minimum needs are 3% above Social Security instead of 4% above Social Security. We can see that the Stocks / Fixed SPIAs combo holds as the points on the efficient frontier.
Next, as I stated in the article, if the couple is in a really great situation and can meet their lifestyle goals with a 1% withdrawal rate of above Social Security, then the probability of not fully meeting the lifestyle goal is quite small. Goals are still fully met at the 10th percentile of outcomes in this case. The efficient frontier is basically one point: 100% stocks. This is a good place to mention again that the points on the efficient frontier are not always feasible for real world retirees. If a retiree is not comfortable with 100% stocks, then a constrained version of the efficient frontier could be created which disallows allocations that the retiree finds unacceptable. The figure is not so exciting, but I am providing it here again showing how it is still the case that stocks / fixed SPIA combos support higher financial asset holdings than stocks / bonds combos. Here it is:
Next, the couple is more pressed and must use a withdrawal rate of 5% above Social Security to meet both the lifestyle spending goal and the minimum needs. Though 5% is really more than can be considered as reasonably sustainable in the current economic environment and so the efficient frontier does not come close to fully meeting the goals, we can see that the Stocks / Fixed SPIAs combos still hold as the points on the efficient frontier.
The next interesting matter is if we make the minimum needs level lower than the lifestyle spending goal. This introduces some interesting new issues to consider about lifestyle vs. minimum needs, especially if the lifestyle goal is at an unsustainable level like 5%. I'll come back to this in my next post on efficient frontiers.


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As many have observed, Romney has been running for president for 5 years. How credible is it that only now is he (the ever so careful) considering who to pick as a running mate?
Republicans should be far more worried about how many are turning down the job before it is offered. I can't think of any more damning way of indicating a belief that Romney is going to lose. It raises the question, if they don't want the job, or don't think Romney has a chance, why not stay silent and do no harm?
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The proposed route involves funneling traffic traveling northbound on Alabama 21 at Sylacauga and Winterboro over to U.S. 280 westbound. Drivers will be directed from U.S. 280 to Alabama 235, then north continuing on Talladega County 203 to Alabama 275 in Talladega.
Representatives from ALDOT plan to sign, mark and perform minor maintenance in order to prepare the county route for the proposed detour, according to a letter sent to County Engineer Tim Markert from ALDOT District Manager Stephen Blair.
The planned detour is set to take effect once construction begins to repair two sinkholes on Alabama 21 near mile marker 225.
District 4 Commissioner Jimmy Roberson asked Markert if a date had been established for the sinkhole project to begin.
"I talked to the assistant division engineer today," Markert said. "He said soon. He said the plans are ready and they're waiting on Montgomery to award the bid."
District 3 Commissioner Kelvin Cunningham also had questions for Markert, asking if there would be any electronic signs anywhere on the detour.
Markert speculated there could be electronic signs posted on 280 and 235, but he was not certain since the signs don't always come as part of the construction project package.
During the June 24 meeting, concerned citizens Barbara Moore and Clarice Smith addressed the board with utility and access concerns regarding their respective properties lying near the sinkholes.
Markert provided up-to-date answers addressing those concerns.
"I talked to the DOT the very next day," Markert said. "They told me they would continue to attempt contacting them and they assured me they would reach them. I did get answers for their utilities concerns. I was told unless something bad happens, utilities won't be affected."
Markert added the residents would be able to exit their driveways by going up and around the property instead of having to drive through each other's yards.
District 2 Commissioner John Luker did not attend the meeting.
In other business, the commission:
• Voted 4-0 to amend the meeting minutes to include new Talladega County Emergency Management Agency hire Miriam Thornton, emergency management specialist.
• Unanimously approved the June 24 meeting minutes.
• Voted 4-0 to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and the county EMA regarding a pre-positioned generator. County EMA Director Deborah Gaither presented the document stating the county EMA will help maintain the generators.
• Unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the East Alabama Planning Commission Senior Aides Program and the county EMA allowing the latter to participate in the program and allow a senior to come work at EMA for 19 hours per week.
• Voted 4-0 on County Administrator Wayne Hall's request to table voting on the bids for the judicial building's internal light replacement project. Hall said the base bids of $178,124 from McLeod Electric and $159,777 from P.G. Wells Enterprises both exceeded the proposed budget for the project.
• Approved Hall's request to table a decision on a Digital Information Cooperative Agreement between ALDOT and the county regarding sharing data obtained via aerial photography. The total grant amount equals $11,000.
• Approved budget amendments, conference requests, personnel changes, expenditures and operational transfers.
• Announced the next Commission meeting is scheduled for July 29 at 6 p.m.
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If I initiate the secured connection from Vista (ping Fedora from Vista) then it is OK. It is not that I don't know how to set up IPSec for Fedora and Windows, I did it with all other 3 Windows OSes. The question is has anybody out there seen the same problem with Vista and how to fix it?
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After selling out stadiums and arenas in South America and Europe over the past few months, Lenny Kravitz will kick off his first American tour in five years in January. That tour includes a stop at the Buell Theatre on Friday, February 10. Kravitz, who has been making appearances on a number of TV shows in support of his ninth studio album, Black and White America, recently released the video for his latest single, "Push." No word yet on when tickets go on sale.
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Hello Tuesday and everyone sharing Tuesday with us here at the Blogging for Michigan blog. It's a short briefing today and includes a skoch of ipecac-ish material. Don't hate.
- Let's start with Bolger's "apology"
Lansing— House Speaker Jase Bolger apologized to voters Friday in a newspaper column for his role in a party switching scandal.
"I'm disappointed in myself and I apologize to the voters for my temporary lack of focus," Bolger wrote in a reference to helping state Rep. Roy Schmidt of Grand Rapids switch to the Republican Party and plant a fake Democrat on the ballot to be Schmidt's opponent and block others from running.
"My mistake was being drawn in to political gamesmanship. Politics is highly competitive. I sought to compete within the rules," he wrote.
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"I'm disappointed in myself and I apologize to the party for getting caught."
- MDP Canvasses Bolger's District, Calls on Constituents to Demand Resignation Voters in House District 63 Fed Up with Bolger's Shenanigans
"Today we met with voters in Marshall to learn their reactions to this embarrassing scandal," MDP Chair Mark Brewer said. "It's apparent that after showing such blatant disregard for the voters of Grand Rapids, Jase Bolger is now losing the trust of his own constituents back in the district. He should step down from House leadership as soon as possible, so he can focus on rebuilding his broken relationship with the people of Calhoun County."
The Michigan Democratic Party first canvassed in Bolger's district back in June, when details of Bolger's election fraud had yet to be made public. With the release of Kent County Prosecuting Attorney William Forsyth's report last week, the MDP returned to Bolger's hometown of Marshall to learn how his constituents were responding to the news.
- From Karoli; Rick Warren on the shootings
Karoli writes:
And so it comes to pass that the screen shot of a now-deleted Rick Warren tweet about the Aurora tragedy surfaces, proves beyond all reasonable doubt that there is no sunlight between Mr. Warren's judgmental attitude and the odious American Family Association.
For some unknown reason, a guy who by all accounts was an introverted churchgoer at some point in his past, a camp counselor and a boy genius type snaps. He booby-traps his apartment in an apparent attempt to murder his neighbors and any innocent bystanders who might have actually had the misfortune to be there, packs up his car with his four guns, his body armor and proceeds to inflict deadly and grievous harm to nearly one hundred people and would have done much more had his gun not jammed.
After all of that, a Christian pastor's response to this is to say what? That he behaved like an animal because he was raised to believe he was one? Um, no. That's so wrong. So, so very wrong.
- Thom Hartmann, Bigger Picture
In tonight's Bigger Picture discussion, Thom talks the latest from the Colorado massacre, the Anaheim police shooting and the continued power and influence of the Koch brothers and "charity" organizations. In tonight's Daily Take, Thom ruins breakfast for everyone when he looks at the state of our country's factory farms.
- The President
Michelle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Sally Ride. As the first American woman to travel into space, Sally was a national hero and a powerful role model. She inspired generations of young girls to reach for the stars and later fought tirelessly to help them get there by advocating for a greater focus on science and math in our schools. Sally's life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve and I have no doubt that her legacy will endure for years to come. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sally's family and friends.
- Who's nuts? This lady.
The mainstream news media and many Americans are remembering Sally Ride, who died today at age 61, as though she was some sort of American hero for being the first female astronaut. She was not. Not even close. Instead, she was the beneficiary of militant feminism, in whose ranks she was proudly present, and blatant gender-based affirmative action. Many male astronauts and astronauts-in-waiting were far more qualified, had more experience, and had been waiting much longer for a ticket to ride on the space shuttle. But they were passed over because NASA had just instituted affirmative action and wanted to please feminists
- Gary Peters leads in the 14th
Tracking poll results shared with Local 4 show Congressman Gary Peters with a lead well above the margin of error over Congressman Hansen Clarke. Southfield Mayor Brenda Lawrence and former Michigan Rep. Mary Waters are also running but per the latest polling not in contention for a win.
"I think everyone knew Hansen wouldn't be able to compete monetarily but what people didn't estimate was his lack of fire heading into this election," Disano said. "He seems rather listless. His organization never really got off the ground and you combine that with anemic fundraising and you have the loss of an incumbent congressman."
Click through for more. It's a short article so I don't want to quote to much of it, and it's worth reading.
- Let's finish up on a happy note
Chrysler is considering making a big investment in the motor city.
The automaker may invest nearly $200 million at its Mack Avenue I Engine Plant in Detroit, which could create as many as 250 new jobs. Money from the investment would be used to ramp up production of its Penstar engine.
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Tuesday, July 24th. This is National Drive-Thru Day –- noting the popularity of restaurants that take your order by intercom and then hand it out a window to drivers while they remain behind the wheel. The first such service was the idea of Robert Peterson, at a Jack-in-the-Box restaurant in San Diego in 1951, serving hamburgers for just 18 cents. At the time, drive-in restaurants were very popular, where staff brought food to people who stayed in their parked cars. Some even brought out the food on roller skates, and the order was delivered to a tray attached to the car door. Today, drive-throughs are a feature of many of the more than 211,000 fast food restaurants in the U.S., which generate over $151 billion in sales each year.


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We have a basement bathroom (original to the house) where heat ducts are located in the ceiling of the bathroom. This makes the ceiling height extremely low there--we're talking 6 ft. There is a shower in that bathroom (again original to the house, built in 1977) that basically only a child could take a shower in because the ceiling is so low. A few contractors said it's probably not even up to code. Is it a huge job to relocate heat ducts somewhere else so we could increase the ceiling height and actually have a usable bathroom/shower down there? We only have one other bathroom in the house, so we don't want to lose this one. Thanks for any advice! |
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It is difficult to answer your question without knowing the layout of your duct system. Is the furnace next the bathroom? If it is, then this may be the main duct feeding the house and moving it may be difficult. Do you have a drop ceiling in the bathroom? Are you able to see the duct work above the ceiling? |
Hi Mike, The furnace is in the laundry room, which is next to the bathroom, yes. You can't visibly see the duct work as it's hidden in a soffit in the ceiling. That soffit is where the shower ceiling is, which makes it low. Other parts of the bathroom ceiling are taller. I don't understand *why* the original builder of the house would put a shower there. If you're over 5 ft 7, you simply cannot use it. It's ridiculous. |
Maybe another option could be to replace them with flatter ducts, so the height could be raised? That would probably only buy us a few inches though. No idea if this is possible though, I'm just tossing out anything. |
How high the basement ceiling? The shallow duct may work, but it would have to be wider to conpendate for the reduced cross sectional area. I assume the duct work is running perpendicular to the ceiling joists. If the duct is running parallel then you may be able to run the duct between two joists. If you can't move the duct then perhaps you can move the shower. It is more money but in the end you will have a shower you can use. |
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Hi fellow gardeners.
I just started "winter sowing" after discovering the technique at wintersown.org I live in Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. Last summer was the first summer here on our new property. I'm told by locals that our climate here is a Zone 5 however it's shown as a Zone 4 on the map. Any gardening I've done was done last summer here and I think I was quite successful in all that I planted. ( Yay me!! lol ) Because I have a large undertaking WSing will be of great value to me in savings ( $$$ ), selection, quantity of plants and hopefully hardiness. I started plantiing on February 3 and so far have 32 containers planted. Foxglove,Lupine, Matthiola Bicornis(Evening scented stock),Persian Poppy,Butterfly bush,Rubeckia Hirta Question: Because I wasn't planning on Winter Sowing I didn't have a set up arlready in place for keeping my seeded containers. I have presently been placing them on shelves inside our unwinterized shed. Is it alright to keep them there until I can move them outdoors completely before the snow melts?
Thanks in Advance.
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Bruce, your containers should be okay in there, but you really don't need to have any kind of set-up for them. Just put them right outside in the snow now - they can go on a deck or up against the house out of the way of traffic, doesn't matter. As far as putting them in a greenhouse, i've heard of people doing that. Your seeds might sprout sooner, so you'll have to watch for late frosts and you'll have to make sure to water them lots because the heat of the greenhouse will cause them to dry out faster. |
- Posted by northerner_on Z5A ONCanada (My Page) on Fri, Feb 8, 08 at 6:34
Bruce, I don't know if I misunderstand you, but the beauty of winter sowing is that you do not need to shield containers in any way. You just put them right out in the snow now. You can put them on a deck as Marcia said, but I put mine in the area which becomes my veggie garden because there's nothing there now. Also, with winter sowing they germinate right out in the elements when they are good and ready, and you don't have to worry about hardening them off, or moving them out. You can just leave them there until you are ready to plant them out. I don't think you have any need for your 'greenhouse'. You may want to put a shelving unit outdoors, and have your containers germinate there. Good luck. |
Thanks Marciaz & northerner_on for your advice. I think I will skip putting the containers into the temporary gargage/" greenhouse ". As you say it isn't necessary and it just leads to having to water more etc. Yay! One less complication already. I would love to just plunk the containers on the deck however we get extreme winter winds here. The BBQ already blew off the deck and broke. So I'll start placing them in the snow out of danger of being disturbed as suggested. Question(s): 2. When placing the containers outdoors do you take into consideration the light/sun that the sprouting seeds will be receiving in that location? ie: should it be partial shade, full sun or does it vary depending on seed/plant type and specifications? 3. Am I complicating something that was intended to be simple? LOL Thanks again to both of you for your time in responding. I truly appreciate it. |
I think i can answer your questions, Bruce. 1) The containers that we use for WS are mini-greenhouses, as you say. They provide a bit more protection for your seeds and future seedlings - sort of like Mother Nature, but better. All containers should have vent slits and drainage holes. You can water your containers when they eventually need it by sitting them in shallow trays of water. As the outside temperature increases, you can make the vent slits larger and as the seedlings grow, you will eventually remove the lid. 2) Yes, definitely take light into consideration when setting out your containers. Mine go on the west side of the house and many are on the deck up against the brown siding, which adds to the warmth. However, as it gets warmer later in the spring, i move the containers to different areas of the yard so that they aren't in the direct sunlight. Otherwise they dry out too fast and there's danger of fried seedlings. :( 3) Yes. LOL Just kidding! Everyone has questions at first. Winter sowing makes so much sense that it's hard to grasp at first - it's hard to believe that it will really work. After you do it for a few years, you really bless its simplicity. I'd love to live in a climate where i could WS petunias and impatiens, but unfortunately i still have to start some things inside! |
Marciaz3 ... you're the best!! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions and to help clarify some things. I certainly look forward to seeing the results of winter sowing. I think I'm hooked. I'm in trouble already if all that I've planted comes up!! And let's not even talk about the seeds yet to come. Oh boy I'm going to be doing the " run & plunk " for sure this spring. Thank goodness my neighbors can't see me!! lol Thanks again. I hope to be able to share some photos of my endeavors in spring/summer. Above you say "slits" in the covers. I have used a soldering iron to melt holes ( the size of a paper hole punch ) in the lids. I wonder if I should cover some of these up. I've spaced 8 holes in a 4.5in.x 4.5in. snap on lid. Perhaps it's too much ventilation for such a small container to start out. Happy planting Marciaz3. |
You're welcome, Bruce. :) I remember when i was a newbie and had lots of questions and patient people answered me. Just returning the favour! Yes, that might be a bit much ventilation in a small lid. Tape over a couple of them for now. The ventilation isn't usually a big deal until it starts getting warm out - too much and the containers dry out, too little and they get too moist. I've grown moss in a few containers myself! Hey, listen - we all go through that panicky notion of wondering what the heck we're going to do if everything sprouts. You can trade with friends, sell at a garage sale, donate somewhere, whatever. Or just crowd them in somewhere. :) |
Bruce, if you do decide to use your 'Tempo' as a greenhouse I'd recommend you put shelving on the side that doesn't get direct sunlight. Also run electricity to the structure for a fan set up on a high shelf for air circulation. As marciaz3 said it will get quite warm in there. But plants will grow faster! |
Marciaz3_ LOL!! Ya know not everyone can grow moss!!! You really do have a green thumb. I will tape up some of those vent holes. It might be a bit of chore to dig out my first batch of containers from beneath the 4 feet of snow ... but if I must. :-) Space is not a concern. I will just have to plan & prepare more beds. Who said winter is a quiet time for gardeners!! Boy were they wrong. Thx again Marciaz3 Sharont Happy Planting! |
Bruce, don't bother digging your containers out of the snow - they'll be fine for now. When the snow starts melting, then tape up a couple of the holes. What type of containers are you using? I try to use as many milk jugs as i can but even my son can only drink so much milk. I also use plastic juice jugs and 2-litre pop bottles when i can find them. Strawberry containers are convenient but they have way too many holes in them and dry out too fast. As for the plants vs. tree sap question - no contest! :> |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 0:00
Marciaz3- I've been buying food storage containers from a Dollar Store. They're about 4.5"X4.5"X3"deep with snap on lids.I find they're just a manageable size. I get 4/$1. In my limited experience I prefer transplanting seedlings when their roots have filled their container. It's easier to handle them for me. I'm hope to achieve that using these containers. In the meantime I've been saving 2 litre pop bottles for seeds that grow taller quicker. Wendy2shoes ~ OMG!! I want mine to look like that!! Holy moly!! So organized. It looks like a work of art. I love it. Seriously. That's what I want. This is so much fun! Thanks to both of you for your input, inspiration and support. Bruce |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 15:07
I was lucky to know someone who worked at a grocery store. Coke used to charge a deposit on them to the retailer, but it was too cumbersome to manage. Now they are free for the store to use. I can't recommend the drive by method..(aiding and abetting (?)) I'll pull a Schultzie here.."I know nothing...I see nothing". |
Too funny wendy2shoes. :-) Some people have all the connections!! I'm gonna ask next time at the grocery store. Maybe I'll luck out. In the meantime I'll just keep collecting my bottles. |
Okay. I'm taking a chance here. I didn't want to start a new thread so here goes...( doh! ) I was working away planting today. Having a great time when for some reason I wondered how "permanent" these markers I'm using could actually be. To my horror ... not very! Anyone else encounter easy wipe off permanent marker syndrome? I've been labeling my containers using permanent ( questionable ) marker on duct tape. I place the labels on the underside of the containers as advised to do over at wintersown.org. What's up?!! Is it the duct tape? Is it the marker? Please don't tell me I should be using waterproof mascara 'cause I ain't got none!!! Help! lol |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 18:22
Bruce..get thee to Canadian Tire or Home Depot and get yourself the shiny foil type duct tape (it's what HVAC guys use-not regular stuff). It has a peel off paper backing and is really sticky. Use a ball point pen, press hard, and make your label.Pull off the backing, cut it and stick it anywhere on your bottle. The pen doesn't show much, but the pressure "scribes" the words into the tape. One tilt to the light, and you can easily read your printing. I use mini-blind tags marked with wax china markers inside my bottles. They don't fade. |
wendy2shoes~ First the coke trays .. now " mini blind tags "!!!!! I suppose you're going to tell me you own a Blinds to Go shop!!! lol What the heck are mini blind tags? lol Thanks for the insight wendy2shoes and once again ... thank you for taking the time. Shiny tape .... here I come. Cheers Bruce |
Mini-blind tags are made of pieces of old mini-blinds. I cut them in 2-3" pieces and use Sharpie markers to write on them. The Sharpies eventually fade but the writing often lasts a couple of years. Wendy - i'm cheating a little bit. :) |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Mon, Feb 11, 08 at 22:18
Okay! Just let me say how fortunate I feel to have found you guys. I'm not only learning tons but I'm being inspired as well. Thanks for clarifying the " blind tag " thing. I would never have thought. The photos have been especially inspiring. Thanks wendy2shoes! I want to come and stay with you for a week or so. I can tell I'd learn a lot. I'm not even going to start about making rocks. I think I'll have plenty this spring to do if all my seeds sprout into healthy plants. * gulp * Again I " thank you " both. I'm so excited to put all you've taught me to use. Forever grateful. Bruce PS. Going to search Rock making 101 right now!! lol Just couldn't resist. |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Tue, Feb 12, 08 at 12:41
Bruce..the description of your property on "your page" sounds amazing. Would I love to live somewhere like that! (I'd have a chicken coop and hens running around in my garden, keeping down the bugs, and providing free range eggs and fertilizer!). I'd have them in my little back yard if they came in the "cluckless" variety. It's too bad that our bylaws, created in the 30's restrict us townies from so many things that would lessen our footprint and provide nourishing, organic food. Some of us can't even hang clothes outside! I don't think you'll have to make rocks. You'll probably be pulling them out of your new beds. Please post some pictures of your property! |
Another way to use the white or beige blinds found at Goodwill Stores or other second hand stores is to cut them slightly shorter than your dollar store food storage containers. Use a pencil to print on one side and a permanent 'Sharpie' pen on the other side. The 'blind label' can be stuck inside the container in the corner. Perhaps you might be able to read though the plastic! The print will be under the soil, which protects them from the sun. If you are into spending more money, there are labels available at Staples that are sun/fade resistant. Done on computer these are massed produced of course as these labels are used by certain nurseries on fancy push in plastic markers. Watch for Styrofoam grape/produce boxes at the grocery stores. These would hold your containers. |
wendy2shoes~Boy we're on the same page. I've been wanting a chicken or two but haven't had time yet to get around to building a coop. When I lived in Edmonton in the mid '80's I had a chicken named Teriyaki. But that's another story.This winter we have a family of foxes living down in the stream ravine that feeds into the river. I'm now a little hesitant having chicken(s). Maybe a hypertufa fortress would provide adequate protection from the foxes!! Now there's a project. I hope to one day have Sebastopol geese. Some images here ... http://www.freewebs.com/cottage_rose_birdsnblossoms/sebastopolimages.htm Yes this property is magnificent. It took our breath away the day we visited it and we sold everything and moved to a town we knew nothing about. It's turned out to be a wonderful adventure full of great new discoveries. The property previously served as a summer residence for Catholic clergy as well as many families of their Church. Many of whom paid us unexpected visits last summer unaware that the property had been sold. They shared their stories and memories of time spent here with loved ones. We've been blessed to find such a site. I'll post some pics very soon to give you an idea the site. NO rocks!! That's one thing I do miss being raised in NW Ontario. ROCKS. Rock cuts. It's very sandy here no rocks/boulders to speak of unless they've been transported in from elsewhere. Sharont~ another great way to use the mini blinds. It's already become necessary for me to utilize a better labeling system. As you probably know it can very easily get all mixed up when you're dealing with large numbers of containers. No the organization part of sowing is not the most enjoyable part but important nonetheless! Thanks again for the insights and guidance. Much appreciated. Bruce |
Wendy2shoes~ I prepared some property photos however when I went to post them it seems necessary to have an outside account ( photobucket, flickr... )to host the photos. Is this correct or is there an alternative method? I'm presently not interested in opening another account/membership. Can one simply paste photos into the message field window? Today we received more snow to snuggle around our winter sown containers. I'm now awaiting the arrival of more seeds for perennials & ornamental grasses. Between now & then I have to seed all of my current seeds so as not to be up to my neck in seeds, soil and containers. A person would be hard pressed to accomplish all this planting if they weren't using the winter sowing method. It would be utterly impossible in my opinion. |
Yes, you need a web account to post pictures here. There's a way of doing it from your computer in the GW Galleries, but i've never really figured it out. Just as easy to do it from Photobucket. Okay Bruce - raised in NWOntario - you have to tell me where! |
thanks marciaz3 I'll take a look at the GWGalleries thingie. I grew up in Sioux Lookout Ontario. Where are you in NWOnt? Have you been busy winter sowing as of late??? Do tell. |
Sioux Lookout! I'm in V. Bay! Small world, eh? :) No winter sowing for me, not since the end of December. It's been too cold. The containers i have outside are covered in snow. Maybe this weekend or next - it's supposed to start moderating, thank goodness. I do have a few things started indoors, hoping for blooms by the first weekend in May when our horticultural society is hosting the Annual District Meeting. |
Bruce, Instead of buying seed, check out the Canadian Garden Exchange forum. If you don't have seed to trade, there are usually people there offering seed for a SASBE. Check out my list and see if there are seeds you would like and e-mail me with your wants. It's a great way to get lots of different seed(and cheap), especially when you have a large space to plant. Wendy L. |
- Posted by wendy2shoes z6 S ON (My Page) on Thu, Feb 14, 08 at 20:33
Yeah, for sure Bruce re: seeds. Anything in particular you're looking for? I've w/s'd a lot of perennials already, but I have quite a few left. Tons of annual seeds that I will not be able to sow all of. Email me through 'mypage' and I'll get a good selection out to you. Wendy |
- Posted by greylady-gardener (My Page) on Thu, Feb 14, 08 at 20:46
Your foxgloves are beautiful, Wendy! Bruce, I could also spare some seeds if you would like some. gg |
wlongon5b- Thank you for pointing me to the resources available over at the gardening exchange forum. I'll have to spend more time looking over all that is available there. Yay!! More time browsing ... less time planting. lol |
- Posted by bellabella_2008 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 17, 08 at 15:32
Hi there, been reading all the posts and am learning allot. If I want to start hollyhocks by winter sowing and using 2 litre bottles, would I cut the bottles in half, insert the soil, seeds and leave the tops off? Will they flower this year? Thanks - never tried anything like this before. |
Welcome bellabella_2008 Isn't it amazing how much there is to learn on this website. It's certainly a great place for anyone the least bit interested in everything from gardening to home improvement...and beyond. Another great source of information is http://www.wintersown.org Personally I would cut it lower than half way. It would give your seeds more head room if they grow tall & fast. I only say this because I know hollyhocks are tall plants but I don't know if they sprout and grow quickly. These are just general responses to your questions. I was more concerned that you seemed to think that you didn't need the bottle top. You do. Like I said...for really good indepth advice check out the website I mentioned above. Lots of info and pictures too. Anyway...keep the bottle tops so you can reattach them. Happy planting. |
I've winter sown hollyhocks but they didn't flower the first year. I'm not sure if all hollyhocks are biennials but it seems the ones i have are. The plants came up this past summer but didn't flower. The year before, they were gorgeous, so i'm keeping my fingers crossed for this summer. There you go, Bruce - you're already helping out someone else. :) Btw, did you live in Sioux all your life? I've been there a few times and it's a nice place. |
Hey marciaz3 Ahhh shucks!! I'm indebted the many fellow WS'ers who've come to my aid. It's the least I could do. I hope I didn't scare bellabella_2008 from continuing on her quest to grow those hollyhocks with my long winded explanation. Also hope I gave her correct info. If hollyhocks are biennual you would have to re-sow every year to ensure that you would have blooms every year then...right? Knowing now how quickly one growing season passes that doesn't seem like the ordeal it once did to me. My Father was born, raised and still makes his home there. Although I was born in Sask. and moved to Sioux Lookout when I was 3 I consider SL my hometown. I completed my education there but left shortly after to "discover the world". Yes it was a great place to grow up. |
Bellabella_2008 and Kanuk, When you are doing your 2L bottles, instead of taping them back together, make a slit or a Vee in several places on the cut edge of the top part of the bottle. Now you can bend the top and slide it into the bottom part. This way, in the spring, it is easy to pop the top off to water, also, when it is hot the top can be removed and popped back on for cool nights. Last year was my first year wintersowing and one mistake I made was one warm day I neglected to take off the lids went away for the day and I fried some of my babies:( I won't do that again! Everybody was so kind when I first joined, so now I try to do the same. Bellabella_2008, I will make you the same offer I did for Kanuk. Go to my page and check out my trade list. If you see a few seeds you would like, you can have them for a SASBE. Happing Planting, Wendy L. |
Bruce, i grew up on Lake Superior and also never live far from a lake anymore. My sister found the same thing - she was living in St. Catharines for awhile and then in Toronto and then she moved to Cambridge. She ended up moving back to Toronto to be close to the lake. I don't live in sight of Eagle Lake but it just takes a minute or two before i see it - just a puddle compared to Superior, but it's a lake. :) And some years the beaver pond behind our house almost qualifies as a lake. LOL Yes, that's the idea with a biennial. My hollyhocks self-seeded, though, so i had a few first year plants last year. I had a bad year for WS - i used mostly strawberry containers because that was all i could get, and many of my seeds either didn't germinate or didn't do well at all. Live and learn. I found a source for milk jugs and have gotten a few 2l pop bottles from my son's family. I had intended to do some WS this weekend but it was colder than predicted. Next weekend for sure. I don't have a lot to do for myself but i'm planting things for my son and his family who are going to start landscaping this summer. |
Hi all, My hollyhocks bloomed last year, & I planted them last year – take a look: Aaaahhh, summer.... All the best, |
Gail ... OMG! That's so incredibly encouraging. Thanks for posting your pictures. As a first time WS'er I continue getting these moments of " this better work " or " why haven't people done this ages before?? " .. But to see the successes you've had makes planting my next 81 containers worth it. lol Gorgeous & now I want horses too!! Question: Did you WS your front bed ornamental grasses? What about the mauve poppies and malva? If so, are those their first year growth/bloom? Thanks for posting Gail. I'm super motivated again. |
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"[We wanted to see] if you can engage the rest of the community to take a civic look at things," says Mary Anne, "and [show them] that citizenship takes the work of the people, not just businesses going in and saving the world. It takes the customer, the individual, the citizen."
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