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The San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society (the San Juan Chapter of the Native Plant Society of New Mexico) explores, preserves, and enjoys the flora of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. We roam the area within 150 miles of the Four Corners; our trips take us to the lands surrounding the San Juan River of Colorado and New Mexico, to the Navajo Reservation of New Mexico and Arizona, to Utah's Canyon Country, to the San Juan National Forest and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument of Colorado, and to many other beautiful areas in the Four Corners, Colorado Plateau, region.
We work with botanical and environmental groups of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
We encourage you to join us for our many programs and field trips; they are all free and open to everyone.
If you would like to financially support the field trips, programs, student research grants, and all additional work toward the protection of the plants of the Four Corners region, please make out a donation check to the "Native Plant Society of New Mexico" and mail it to:
John Bregar, Treasurer
506 Hillcrest Drive
Durango, Colorado, 81301Please also become a member of our parent organization, the Native Plant Society of New Mexico. A portion of your yearly dues is returned to our chapter.
Thank you.
President: Al Schneider, click to email Al or call him at 970-882-4647
Vice-President: Bob Powell
Treasurer: John Bregar
Representative to the Native Plant Society of New Mexico Board: Bob Powell
Publicity: David Wright and Travis Ward
Telluride Area Programs and Field Trips: Connie Colter
Click for information about the
"Plant Identification Class".Click for special Plant Keys and Lists
of flora in the Four Corners area.____________________________
__________________Fall/Winter 2014-2015 Lecture Series
6:30 p.m.
in the Lyceum Room
Center of Southwest Studies
Fort Lewis College
October 29
Title: Human-Bear Conflict in the Greater Durango Area
Presenter: Bryan PetersonThe presentation will give us a better understanding of black bears in the wild, especially in the Durango area. What are the natural foods bears need to survive? What are the complexities of human and bear conflict? What are some of the individual and community solutions for reducing bear/human problems?
Bryan Peterson became involved in human and wildlife issues in 2000 while serving on a wildlife advisory board for La Plata County. He was selected as one of three finalists for the Durango Chamber of Commerce's "Volunteer of the Year" award in 2009.
Bryan has attended regional and international bear conferences in Montana, Utah, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nevada, and British Columbia where he has met and shared ideas with the best bear experts in the world. In 2011 and 2014, he assisted the National Park Service in Northwest Alaska with educational outreach to Native Villages and black and grizzly bear research in Kobuk Valley National Park.
Bryan was a freelance illustrator for 20-plus years and holds a BFA in advertising design from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
November 12
Title: Biology of the Newly Discovered Phlox, Ipomopsis ramosa (Coral Ipomopsis)
Presenters: Fort Lewis Biology Students, Shilah Allen, Meredith Breeden, Stephen Fleming, and Melanie Weber-SauerIpomopsis ramosa is a summer-blooming herbaceous Phlox (Polemoniaceae) discovered in 2006 along the Roaring Fork, a tributary of the Dolores River. It is found nowhere else in the world except in this well-populated type location and in small populations in two other tributaries a few miles away. The plant was discovered by Al and Betty Schneider and was named and described by Al and John Bregar in 2011. See Al's web site for photographs and descriptive information, including the published description.
The student research looked at the distribution, relationship, and reproductive biology of Ipomopsis ramosa. The species shows a unique floral morphology intermediate between the common and widespread Ipomopsis aggregata (Scarlet Gilia) and other less common species including the also rare Ipomopsis polyantha of Pagosa Springs and Ipomopsis sancti-spiritus near Santa Fe. The limited range of distribution raises the question of origin and segregation of this unique form. Using a combination of ecological, cytological, and molecular data we are evaluating the biology of Ipomopsis ramosa to gain insights into its origin and persistence.
The four student presenters are senior Biology majors at Fort Lewis College. They have been completing research with Dr. Ross McCauley.
February 11
Title: From Desert Dust to Mountain Snow to Desert Plants
Presenter: Michael RemkeDisturbances to desert ecosystems are resulting in increased wind and water erosion of soils across the Colorado Plateau and Great Basin. Spring wind events transport desert dust to the mountainous regions of Colorado and Utah where the dust is deposited on snowpack. The dark layer of dust accelerates snowmelt, extending the growing season for many plants. The dust on snow also impacts Colorado River Basin runoff -- and the ski industry.
Desert plants, including the microfauna of biological soil crusts, can provide a reasonable mechanism for restoring disturbed desert soils and preventing dust storms. Land managers can increase restoration success by focusing on soil organism community restoration to better grow desert plants. Local soil organism communities could be collected to give plants a competitive edge in conservation and restoration efforts.
Michael's talk will explore these ideas from a conceptual standpoint supported by data from research he completed at Fort Lewis College and Northern Arizona University. Be prepared for rich material complimented by stunning photography all working together to tell an interesting story of how the desert and mountains are married.
Michael is a Fort Lewis College alumni. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Northern Arizona University where he is studying plant-soil organism interactions. Michael's research aims to better understand limits to plant migration and adaptation to climate change and practical ways that land managers could address these limits. Michael's hobbies include photography, hiking, biking, camping, botany, birding, fungi collection, cooking, and woodworking.
March 11
Title: Climbing with the Wildflowers in Ecuador
Presenter: John BregarWhile primarily in Ecuador to bird watch and climb volcanoes, John also managed to capture photographs of lots of flora. John has identified some of the flora in his photos, but some flora remains a mystery that he will share with us. All images are of showy and exotic plants. John will also include photos of volcanoes, birds, and the Ecuadorian countryside.
July 16-19, 2015
Native Plant Society of New Mexico Annual Conference
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____________________________2015 Field Trips
___________Please join us for fabulous scenery, beautiful flowers, one-on-one learning, and friendly companions.
Field trip information
Contact the trip leader to reserve a place on the trip
and to find out about the exact meeting place and time.In addition to reading the material immediately below, please click to read the Native Plant Society of New Mexico "POLICIES GOVERNING FIELD EXPERIENCES AND OUTINGS ", pages 7 & 8.
1) All trips listed on this page are free and open to members and non-members.
2) There are three different levels of trips; you are welcome on all trips. Leaders on trips are open to all levels of plant questions.a) Trips for *avid botanists*: Detailed botanical keys and a hand lens are used to examine very fine details in both common and uncommon, inconspicuous plants. These trips are very slow paced and they focus on determining the exact species using scientific names -- although even avid botanists have been heard to whisper common names.
b) Trips for **budding botanists**: Some plants are examined with a hand lens, and there is plenty of time for questions about basic botany. The leader will name many of the plants observed and will discuss techniques for identifying plants. These trips cover more trail distance and focus on determining genus for most plants, species for some. Common and scientific names are used.
c) Trips for ***wildflower enthusiasts***: These are wildflower appreciation walks. The leader will give basic ideas about wildflower identification and the names of many plants are given. These trips might cover a number of miles. Some common names are used -- although a few folks whisper scientific names.
3) Unless otherwise stated, trips are limited to 15 participants.
4) Trips leave promptly from the carpool area and the trailhead.
5) No pets.
6) Children who are enthusiastic about wildflowers and who are accompanied by an adult are welcomed on the trips.
7) Most trips are in and out on the same trail so if you can only walk short distances, you may inform the leader, sit down, enjoy the wildflowers, and wait for us to come back -- as long as someone else stays with you.
8) We have extra hand lenses for you to use.9) If you sign-up for a trip and later find out that you cannot attend, please be sure to call the trip leader immediately; otherwise someone who could take your place will not be able to and everyone will be waiting for you at the trailhead.
10) Please be prepared for all weather conditions: always bring top and bottom rain gear, two liters of water, lunch, snacks, sturdy hiking boots, layers of clothing, etc. Call the trip leader if you have equipment questions.
11) Please carpool and be sure to generously reimburse your driver.
_________________March 7: Winter Plant Identification
Leader: Al Schneider
Location: Mesa Verde National ParkThis trip is very slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts.
As part of the Southwest Colorado Winter Ecology Series, 2014-2015, the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society is offering a winter plant identification walk.
Winter months strip many plants of their foliage and make winter identification of these plants more difficult. Join the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society on a winter plant identification hike in Mesa Verde National Park to learn how to identify plants in the winter.
- Limited to 15 people. Recommended for high school age to adult.
- Advance reservations required.
- For information and reservations contact Al Schneider at 970-882-4647.
April 25-26, 2015
Location: Museum of Northern
Arizona, Flagstaff
Click for details.
& other botanical events.
Please read the general trip information found above and be sure to occasionally recheck the schedule below as we do add trips and make changes to already existing trips.
April 23-24: Red Rocks and Spring Flowers
Leaders: John Bregar and Al Schneider
Location: Behind the Rocks Wilderness Study Area, Moab, and Canyonlands National Park, Needles DistrictThis trip is paced for **budding botanists.
Join us for the early spring flowers on the Hidden Valley Trail at Moab and then for enjoying a very scenic hike on the Big Springs-Squaw Flats Trail in the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.
The Hidden Valley Trail is rocky and steep, but we will be moving very slowly identifying and enjoying as many plants as we can. We will walk only about a mile on this first day of super botanizing.
On the second day we will do a 7 mile walk on the Big Spring-Squaw Flat Trail in Canyonlands National Park, Needles District. This is a very scenic and leisurely hike so we will have plenty of time for enjoying the many plants along the trail. If you start the hike and find it is too much for you, you may turn around (as long as someone else is with you). Elevation gain and loss is but several hundred feet.
Come for one or two days. We will overnight at a motel in Monticello and you need to make your own motel reservation as soon as possible.
Be sure to bring lunches, 2 liters of water for each day, layers of clothing, broad-brimmed hat, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
May 5-6: Wildflowers Galore in Cross Canyon and Lower Butler Wash
Leaders: Kay Shumway and Al Schneider
Location: May 5 Near Hovenweep National Monument. May 6 Near Bluff, UtahThis is a very leisurely paced trip for ***wildflower enthusiasts***, **budding botanists**, and *avid botanists*.
Enjoy spring wildflowers and long views on our first day at lower Cross Canyon. We will make our way very slowly down a switchbacking road that cuts through a variety of wildflowers immediately west of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, just into Utah. Last year the Sego Lilies stole the show with tens of thousands of flowers in bloom. We hope to see the same this year.
On our second day we will explore some canyons at Bluff and then botanize the rim and less than a mile of trail of lower Butler Wash.
Join us for one or both days with an overnight in Bluff. Several us have made reservations at Recapture Lodge in Bluff (435-672-2281). Make your motel reservation as soon as possible because this is a busy time of year for Bluff.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
May 10: Carpenter Area Nature Trail Brochure Dedication
Leaders: Al Schneider & April Baisin
Location: West Entrance of the Carpenter Natural Area, CortezJoin in on the opening day ceremonies dedicating the new Carpenter Natural Area Wildflower Brochure. Everyone is welcomed. There is no fee and no reservations are required.
We will walk through the Carpenter Natural Area using the new brochure to identify and talk about the many native plants that are found at Carpenter. We will start off on the concrete path suitable for everyone, and then climb the hill on a dirt path. Stay as long as you want to.
Meet at 10 a.m. at the west entrance. Go north on 491 to the Lebanon Road and turn right. In a hundred yards turn right to the parking area.
Call Al 970-882-4647 for more information.
May 11: Dolores Plateau
Leaders: Bob Powell and Al Schneider
Location: Western San Juan National Forest near Lone Mesa State ParkThe trip is slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts and **budding botanists.
Under the snow-capped gaze of Lone Cone and El Diente, we will wander several meadows just after the snow is gone so we can find Buttercups, Glacier Lilies, Townsendia, and more. This is a very slow-paced trip with plenty of time for folks to wander, to explore, to photograph, or to sit and stare.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
May 22: Annual Trip to Sand Canyon
Leader: Al Schneider
Location: Sand Canyon Trail, Canyons of the Ancients National MonumentThe trip is slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts and **budding botanists.
Depending on the group's wishes, we will walk just a mile or two of the Sand Canyon Trail or we will walk the Sand Canyon/East Rock Canyon 4 1/2 mile loop. Either way, we will bask in the perfume of one of everyone's favorite flowers, the Cliff Rose. Many other plants will be in bloom and we will identify these as we walk this superb trail with the Sleeping Ute Mountain watching us.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
May 31: River Canyon to High Mesa Meadows
Leader: Connie Colter and Al Schneider
Location: Uncompahgre National ForestThe trip is slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts.
This trip starts in the San Miguel River Canyon north of Norwood, Colorado in the far southwest corner of Uncompahgre National Forest. We will make several stops along the Sanborn Park Road eventually reaching the unique plant communities of lower montane forest and meadows.
At some stops we will find and talk about just a few plants; at other stops we will wander meadows and encounter dozens of species. This is a new trip added to our wildflower explorations of the Four Corners area.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Connie 970-728-4678 for information and reservations.
The June 7 trip is cancelled.
June 7: High Desert Flora
Leaders: Ken Heil and Wayne Mietty
Location:Navajo Lake on the New Mexico/Colorado border.The trip is slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts.
This is a new field trip for our Native Plant Society and it will be led by two experts on the flora of the San Juan River drainage so we should find some interesting plants and hear some interesting discovery stories. Ken is the lead author of the new Flora of the Four Corners Region and Wayne was one of the main plant collectors for the Flora.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
June 14: Montane Spring Flora
Leader: Bob Powell
Location: Big Al Handicap Trail, San Juan National Forest East of MancosThe trip is very slow-paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts.
This new trip will be along a 2/3 mile long, handicap accessible trail in San Juan National Forest. We will find many low montane wildflowers of the early spring with snow just off the trail. Especially prominent will be (we hope) the Missouri Iris.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Bob 970-385-8949 for information and reservations.
June 21: Wildflowers Galore
Leader: Al Schneider
Location: Prater Ridge Trail, Mesa Verde National ParkThe trip is moderately paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts.
This is a yearly pilgrimage to see a superb wildflower display on the Prater Ridge Trail near the entrance of Mesa Verde National Park. We will see dozens of species of flowers, some of which will carpet the ground. We will also see a number of birds as well as tracks of Deer, Turkey, and Mountain Lion. Depending on the group's preferences, we will walk anywhere from 3-6 miles.
As we walk the Trail, we will be watched by the Sleeping Ute Mountain to the west and the La Platas to the east. With Utah visible to the west and Lizard Head to the north, what more could we ask for?
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water in your pack and another in the car, and dress for the hot weather. Hat and sunblock are a must.
The trip is limited to 12 participants.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
July 1: Wildflowers of the Ophir Pass Road
Leaders: Bob Powell and Al Schneider
Location: East Ophir Pass RoadThis trip is for ***wildflower enthusiasts*** who want to see a variety of montane-alpine habitats.
This is a new, exploratory trip, so expect interesting surprises. When we spot new plants and new habitats, we will make a number of stops in the montane habitats above Highway 550 and in the subalpine and alpine habitats near and at Ophir Pass. We should see quite a variety of flowers on this very leisurely trip.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Bob 970-385-8949 for information and reservations.
July 12: Flowers of Upper Echo Basin
Leaders: Bob Powell & Al Schneider
Location: San Juan National Forest east of MancosThis trip is for ***wildflower enthusiasts***.
We will stroll up an old mountain mining road that passes through a variety of wet and dry habitats with many wildflowers, sometimes thickly lining the road.
Numerous rivulets cross the road so we will be treated to a number of species of wetland loving plants, including the always popular Elephant Heads (Pedicularis groenlandica).
The altitude we will explore will range from about 9,300 feet to 10,300 feet. The habitats are wet and dry meadows, oak patches, aspen groves, and pine forests. A photographic view of T Down Meadow and Helmet Peak is in Google Earth at 37°25'41" N, 108°10'34" W.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Bob 970-385-8949 for information and reservations.
July 16: Annual Trip to Pass Creek Trail
Leader: Travis Ward
Location: Near Coal Bank Pass
This trip is moderately paced for ***wildflower enthusiasts*** who want to do some walking.The Pass Creek Trail is a favorite. We will see 80-100 species of wildflowers blooming in abundance along the two miles of trail (4 miles round trip) covered on this trip from subalpine forest to alpine meadows. Our focus will be on enjoying the overall mass of flowers, not on identifying every species or looking at them in great detail.
We will make many stops, especially at the beginning, so we'll hardly notice the 800 feet of elevation gain.
Bring lunch, 2 liters of water, rain gear, layers of clothing, etc. Hiking boots are recommended.
Trip limit is 15.
Email or call Travis 970-247-1310 for information and reservations.
July 18: Subalpine Flowers
Leaders: Bob Powell and Al Schneider
Location: Columbus Basin, La Plata CanyonThis trip is moderately paced for **budding botanists and *avid botanists.
This is another new trip. We'll explore high montane and subalpine flower fields looking for unusual (and usually quite small) additions to our wildflower lists.
Email or call Bob 970-385-8949 for information and reservations.
July 22: Alpine Wildflowers
Leader: Al Schneider
Location: 30 Minutes North of SilvertonThis trip is moderately paced for **budding botanists and *avid botanists.
We will travel to an alpine area near Silverton for an exploratory trip, so come prepared for surprises! We will enjoy and name some of the more common flora as we stroll along, but if we encounter something unusual, we will unsheathe the hand lenses and take the time to work through botanical keys.
The flowers and alpine scenery are always magnificent.
There will be plenty of time for taking photographs and visiting with trip participants.
We will meet in Durango at 6:30 AM to carpool. If you have 4WD, please bring it. Our early departure will give us a better chance to enjoy morning sunshine before possible monsoon thundershowers chase us away. Come prepared with sun block for sunshine, layers of clothing in case it's cool, and rain gear should we be caught in a deluge.
Email or call Al 970-882-4647 for information and reservations.
July 25: Annual Trip to the Wildflowers of Bridal Veil Creek
Leaders: Connie Colter and Al Schneider
Location: High Above and Immediately East of TellurideThis trip is for **budding botanists** and *avid botanists* who want to see a variety of habitats and a myriad of wonderful flowers and do a bit of hiking at high altitude.
We will walk uphill without many stops through over a mile of wildflowers along Bridal Veil Creek to our goal of tree-line and alpine tundra. Then we will slow down with the goal of opening ourselves to the beauty and intricacy of numerous plants. On the return trip down the same trail, we will spend more time (if possible) looking at the first mile of plants that we walked past in the morning.
We will find dozens of blooming species from tall and robust Delphiniums (Delphinium barbeyi) and Cow Parsnips (Heracleum sphondylium) to minute Buttercups and Orchids. There will be plenty of time for questions about plants, for wildflower photography, and for enjoying the views.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
High clearance vehicles are required to negotiate the relatively easy switch-back road to the trailhead above Telluride. Carpooling with 4-5 people in the car is necessary because parking is very limited at the trailhead.
This is a full day trip leaving Telluride at 7 a.m. with the return to the cars in the late afternoon.
Email or call Connie 970-728-4678 for information and reservations.
The Native Plant Society of New Mexico Annual Meeting
Location: El Paso, Texas
NOTE: Next year the Annual Meeting will be in Durango, July 17, 18, & 19. Want to assist? Email or call Al 970-882-4647.The Native Plant Society of New Mexico always puts on an informative and friendly meeting with excellent speakers and field trips.
August 2: Bolam Lake Meadows
Leaders: Bob Powell & Jim Wakeley
Location: West of 550 above Purgatory
This is a leisurely paced trip for ***wildflower enthusiasts*** and **budding botanists**.We will carpool up to Bolam Lake Meadows via the Hermosa Creek Pass Road, stopping a few times for special wildflower displays. But our focus will be on wandering the forests and wetlands around Bolam Lake enjoying numerous high montane wildflowers.
Come for one day or camp for several days with Bob Powell.
Be sure to bring lunch, 2 liters of water, layers of clothing, and definitely top and bottom rain gear.
Email or call Bob 970-385-8949 for information and reservations.
August 23: Wild Mushroom Hunting
Leader: John Sir Jesse
Location: Near Lizard Head PassThis trip crawls along looking for wild mushrooms and is rated for ***wildflower and mushroom enthusiasts***.
Come find wild mushrooms and learn about their habitats and edibility. We will stroll the woods to gather a number of mushroom species and then we will drive to John Sir Jesse's house to feast on them at an early dinner. If you plan to attend the dinner after the mushroom gathering, be sure to bring a potluck dish (homemade fare such as breads, salads, soups, deserts) to accompany the mushrooms. Photo thanks to Kay Shumway.
Our trip leader, John Sir Jesse, has been running mushroom walks in the Telluride area since the 1970s and John heads up the Telluride Mushroom Festival as well as his own business, Herb Walker Tours.
We will meet at 8:30 a.m. about an hour north of Cortez. Wear hiking boots. Be sure to bring lunch, several liters of water, and rain gear (no matter how sunny it might appear to be). Bring a small soft brush for cleaning mushrooms and several large cloth bags (old pillow cases?) for carrying the pounds of mushrooms you collect.
Limit of 15 participants.
Email or call John Sir Jesse 970-728-0639 for information and reservations and once you have reserved a place on the trip with John, please call him again about a week before the trip for exact details about where and when to meet. Be sure to call him immediately if you need to cancel,
Please note that this trip usually fills quickly.
2014 Colorado Native Plant Society Annual Meeting
Fort Collins
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Phil Kemp tells us about Aspen/Spruce/Fir forests in the chill of fall.
The following class is offered most years. If you or your group would like the class, please call Al Schneider, 970-882-4647. John Bregar and Al will present it for you anywhere in Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, or Utah.
Are you a wildflower lover who gets frustrated year after year at not being able to identify (or remember!) the gorgeous plants you see each summer? Do you remember the plants but want to know more about them? Come learn at a wildflower class presented by the San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society.
You will learn to identify plants using a number of methods, short cuts, and plant keys. Detailed characteristics of leaves and flowers will be discussed using photos and live specimens. Characteristics of the major plant families will be noted. Other subjects covered include: the difference between common and scientific names, pronouncing and understanding scientific names, which identification books to buy, the differences in various wildflower books and botanical keys, how to use keys, and common keying problems and solutions. The Four Corners wildflower site (www.swcoloradowildflowers.com), plant photo shows, plant keys, microscopes, and live specimens of plants will be used. There will be plenty of time for your questions.
Presenters of the Workshop are San Juan/Four Corners Native Plant Society members Al Schneider and John Bregar. Al is President of the Society and author of www.swcoloradowildflowers.com. John is Treasurer of the Society, a retired geologist, superb botanist and birder, and leads many trips with the Colorado Mountain Club and Durango Birding Group.
Al and John look forward to seeing you.
Cost of the class is typically $25.
You should bring: magnifying glass if you have one, sack lunch, cup, plate, cloth napkin, etc. Refreshments will be served.
REGISTER EARLY; CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED.When you mail your registration and check,
please include your
mailing address,
phone number,
and email address.Make your check out to: ____ and mail to:____
Call Al (970-882-4647) or email him for more information.
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than two weeks before the class, i.e., before ___, all but $5 of your fee will be refunded. There will be no refunds in the last two weeks before the class, i.e., no refunds after ____.
Your notice of cancellation may be given by email (firstname.lastname@example.com ) or phone (970-882-4647).
If it is given by regular mail (Al Schneider, 19049 Road V, Lewis, Colorado 81327), it must be postmarked by the above dates.
Join us for fabulous scenery, beautiful flowers,
one-on-one learning, and friendly companions. Thanks to Katey for the photo of Amy looking with a hand lens at the
intricate beauty of
Old Man of the Mountains (Tetraneuris grandiflora)
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Dates: May 29th, 2012 – May 31st, 2012
Location: Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd.
South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tel: 702.693.7111
All conference participants are eligible for a special group discount rate at Bellagio.
For your convenience please find some of the most common directions to Bellagio, or please call 702.693.7111 for additional inquiries.
From McCarran International Airport
1. Head north on Paradise Rd.
2. Continue on Swenson St.
3. Turn left at E. Naples Dr.
4. Turn right at Paradise Rd.
5. Turn left at E. Flamingo Rd. Continue to follow Flamingo Rd.
6. Turn left at S. Las Vegas Blvd.
7. Slight right at Bellagio Dr.
From Interstate 15
Exit 1-15 and head east onto W. Flamingo
Turn right onto Las Vegas Boulevard and slight right at Bellagio Dr.

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This past Wednesday I bought a six pack of pak choi at the nursery and planted it in a pot. The plants were about 3" tall when I planted them. Since then they've shot up -- three of them are almost 12" tall -- and one is starting to flower. There are some larger leaves at the bottoms that were there when I bought them and smallish leaves growing at the top, but the plant is mostly stalk.
I was hoping these would continue to grow through the summer, and I'm wondering if the fact that they're getting so tall so quickly (yet are not very leafy) and that they're already flowering means that they'll bolt too quickly to eat? Last year I tried growing cilantro and basil and it went to seed after only a few weeks, which was really frustrating. I don't want the same thing to happen with the pak choi if there's something I can do to prevent it. I'm not sure about the variety... the tag says "toy choi" if that helps. The temperatures have been in the mid-60s to low-70s and the plants get about 5 hours of sunlight a day. Before and after pics can be seen below... First day (that's Swiss chard in the middle) Thanks. |
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I think you should take out all the toy choy and use it, fovlet. The flower stalks will probably be sweet and tender. Toy choy is one that goes from tiny to blooming in just a few days, as you have noticed. I grow a fair amount of Mei Qing Choy. During the cool weeks of the growing season, it can get quite large before bolting. I'm not trying to grow LARGE bok choy but I get a little more time to enjoy it when it continues to grow without going "round the bend." I prefer flowering bok choi to just the leaves. Break off the stem and taste it. digitSteve |
Thanks for the response. I'm not opposed to eating it now (I love the stuff!), I just wish it had lasted more than a week! Is there anything I can do to encourage more growth (short of pulling it out and planting new ones)? If I harvest just the stalks and leave the big leaves at the bottom, is there a possibility that more will grow? If it's not going to last, maybe I'll replace it with another green that does better in hot climates. (More chard maybe?) |
- Posted by cyrus_gardner 8 (My Page) on Wed, Apr 21, 10 at 1:14
My bok choys never formed anything like I find in the Asian market. They kept growing tall (bolting) and flowered. I used them though. They were very tasty. |
Bok choy needs cool weather to grow, otherwise it will bolt. I am in zone 7 and I planted out my bok choy transplants a month ago. They are starting to flower now and it is barely in the 70s on warm days. So if you live in zone 7 or higher, they would best be grown as a fall crop. They will take very cold weather like kale. I got some pretty good sized bok choy though since I started them from seed in January. :) |
I've never had much luck with any of the cabbage family in the spring. If they get temps under 50 degrees and it gets warm again, they bolt. If I wait until I know it won't get that cold, the heat comes and it bolts. However, in the fall I grow the nicest cabbage and bok choi. So get some seed and replant toward the end of summer. I think the shortening days and cooler nights offset the warm days and help it to grow correctly during that time of year. |
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Apologies in advance for posting several related posts at once - but it is the only way I know how to do this and provide multiple photos that pertain to my questions. Okay so here we go. I am growing from seed/acorn several different oaks and I have planted several other trees in and around my yard. They are all very young now, but the ultimate goal is to have a yard that has tall trees with long trunks and a high canopy of shade. Yes, I know this will take many, many years, but that is the goal. I've done a lot of reading on pruning (including Ed Gilman's great book), and I've yet to truly understand how to properly prune lower branches off so as to foster and promote that kind of long smooth trunk up to 20-30 feet before you start to see branching and leafing - and no to very few stubs/wound wood/prune cuts present. I grew up in a yard like that - Red Oaks, Water Oaks, Willow Oaks, Tulip Poplars, Sweetgums all 50-90 feet high with long smooth trunks and high arching branches the supply just the perfect shade from above - cathedral-like. So in all of my reading, I hear about "temporary branches". But how do you know what a temporary branch is and how long is temporary? I've heard that you don't always want to just prune immediately at the collar at the trunk, but may be you want to prune a branch back to a bud closer to the trunk at first, and then eventually take that branch off at the trunk. Gilman suggests (but is not super clear) that the limb will actually stop growing in girth implying (again not super clear) that allows the trunk to get thicker while the branch stays the same and then you can take it off without as much impact. Is this true? I'm just unclear on what to do and how to do it and when to do it. The first example I want to provide is a water oak that I grew from acorn and planted 2 summers ago. It is growing great, but I know I need to "limb it up" but I'm afraid that some of the pruning will leave wounds that yes may heal when pruned properly but will still leave blemishes that will always be there. NOTE: there will be several follow-up responses to this post with other questions... I would certainly appreciate your looking at all of them before replying. I appreciate and respect the feedback of everyone on this forum - you all have been so helpful over the years. THANK YOU |
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Okay this next photo is of a Sycamore that I planted a few summers ago. It is growing great guns but it has some lower limbs that have gotten pretty wide that I want to take off in order to limb it up and raise the canopy. I'm worried about the pruning wounds that I will leave. I will post pictures of those limbs shortly after this. |
Here is a close-up of the limb on the Sycamore that I want to take off. Again - worried that the wound left will always be there and mar the trunk forever. |
Here is a sweetgum in my yard. I recently pruned the two lowest branches off of that. (photos to follow) Again is the tree doomed to be marred on the trunk? |
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Sweetgum lower branch prune #2. Okay this will be the last post. I really appreciate any and all help and advice. |
Those pruning wounds is healing well and will disappear in the coming years, you did a good job on them. Do it the same way on the sycamore and there will be no problem at all |
It seems like you probably have a pretty good understanding of the basics but got WAY WAY WAY over concerned about pruning wounds. As has already been said, proper pruning wounds will be covered over and will disappear with time. One thing to consider when removing temporary limbs is that you shouldn't generally remove healthy and well-attached branches that are above the level of 1/3 the total height of the tree. Also, do consider removing, or at least cutting back (as you mentioned earlier), limbs that grow larger than about half the diameter of the trunk at the location at which the branch originates. It never hurts to leave smaller limbs attached at lower levels as long as they are not in your way. If they do impede mowing or whatever, remove them without worrying about it. Do your homework (which you obviously have), take your time and do things right, and then stop worrying!!! |
- Posted by wisconsitom 4/5 WI (My Page) on Sun, Jun 29, 14 at 20:56
Yes, you're on the right track. "Temporary" branches are simply those that you-owner of tree-will eventually not want to be part of the "permanent" tree. And what Gilman calls "subordination pruning" is simply shortening up said temp. branches-by cutting off their tips, back to a side branch or branchlet, thereby slowing down the overall growth of that branch. Then the branch collar forms more, as the trunk continues growing at its normal rate, while that branch in question, gets slowed down. It works, and is also, and perhaps most preminently, a means to deal with competing leaders in trees, especially where these competitors are of similar size, and thus, no branch collar exists at their point of departure. By heading back the one you don't want to be the main leader, it too slows down, a branch collar forms, and subsequent removal at a later date is made more feasible. As to pruning wounds remaining on a trunk, try to think of it as this: A new tree grows over the outside of the old tree each growing season. In time, all is covered up by new wood. +oM |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Sun, Jun 29, 14 at 23:23
Those wounds look big, but think about this as well - those trees are, what, maybe 3 - 4" in caliper? When those trees have 12" caliper trunks, or bigger, you won't see those wounds at all. |
- Posted by ken_adrian MI z5 (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 14 at 9:37
the sweetgum wounds are healing perfectly ... when that trunk is a foot wide.. they will be gone ... if you have a ten year goal in sight.. you can take smaller cuts.. which heal faster ... but you do.. what you have to do ... i would take off the first few lower branches ... on all of them ... and then once a year.. take a few more.. to the limit of your ladder ... and i do most of my pruning.. when a branch knocks off my hat ... and i am walking by with a saw ... or it really smacks me good and i go straight to the barn and get the saw ... this is limited only by specific trees that have requisite pruning times.. like red oak and that hated bug .. but you dont have red oak.. so lets not discuss that ..though i cant say if water oak is in the family ... a bunch of cliches ......think of it this way ... leaves are food making machines... NEVER remove too many ... a quarter is good enough ... fall is food storage time... so dont go hog wild prior ... once the leaves turn color... their work is done ... plus.. you can see structure ... ALWAYS be aware of the future ... e.g. if there is more than one leader.. early is the time to reduce to one ... i hope you have a good TREE pruning saw ... and good hand shears... as you can remove some of the smaller stuff.. on larger branches that will be taken in a year or two ... say.. things that droop down ... adding some shape ... and the number one rule ... start at the extremity ... and start cutting out there ... so that when you get to the last cut.. at the trunk ... there is no more than about one foot left hanging.. then make the surgical cut... the biggest newb error... is thinking faster is better.. and trying to lop off the whole thing.. in one fell swoop ... resulting in tearing the bark down the trunk ... once the cuts are done.. walk away ... no goo... no sprays.. no nothing ... ken ps: i can clearly see the branch collar on the sycamore ... i hope you can also ... |
Thanks to everyone for the help. Extremely helpful. Wisconsitom - very helpful on the temporary branches and the subordination pruning - if only Gilman were as clear!!! So much good information in his book, but sometimes he's a little vague and even can seem to contradict himself from one chapter to the next. I do have a good pruning saw, but I'm worried it is getting a bit dull - how do I sharpen? The way the teeth are arranged it seems difficult. Ken_Adrian. Check the photo I uploaded. Is that where you see the collar? |
Ken_Adrian: Water Oak is a member of the red oak family, and I just started a Quercus Rubra and it will no doubt need pruning in the future. What do I need to know about pruning a red oak? |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Mon, Jun 30, 14 at 10:50
With red oaks (anything in the red group - N. Red, Shumard, S. Red, Water, Scarlet, Pin, Nuttall, Black, etc) you don't want to prune in spring or early summer since the bugs that transmit oak wilt are active during those times. I'm not sure if Oak Wilt is in TN or not. In MD I think it has technically been seen but is not a major issue from what I understand. Still I usually prune oaks around Aug-Sept to be safe unless it's unavoidable. |
Jowall, the picture above seems slightly deceiving and I think it's because of the angle at which the photo was taken. The blue line does match the location of the branch collar at the bottom. At the top of the branch, the line appears to be a little outside the branch bark ridge (the top of the collar). The branch collar of the limb shown above would not be parallel with the trunk, but would start with the branch bark ridge and then taper out away from the trunk as you go down. See the picture (and maybe even the description) from the website linked below. While you're there, you may want to surf that site a little...there's lots of interesting stuff, especially about the world's largest trees. Mario used to be a regular here, but I haven't seen him in years now. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pruning Advice from Mario Vaden's Website
Pruning cut #2 is healing nicely. Pruning cut #1 was made too far inside the branch collar. See that there is only a sliver of response wood on the right side? It would be a ring if it were healing evenly. The absence of response wood indicates a cut inside the collar. The collar is the area which produces response growth, and it is important to make your cut outside of it. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Shigo method
Thanks Rugby - so does that mean that the tree is doomed to have a big gash and never grow properly to cover that wound? |
- Posted by hairmetal4ever Z7 MD (My Page) on Tue, Jul 1, 14 at 14:40
It will probably still heal OK, but will take somewhat longer, increasing the risk of rot organisms taking hold. It doesn't look *that* bad, but it will heal more slowly. |
I think all those cuts on a 3-6" limb will be invisible when the tree is 50+ ft tall. I went for a walk around an area (Mt. Macrina ) near my home, there are lots of trees there, and many are high canopied. No branches for at least 20 ft up, and those small limb pruning wounds are gone. I kinda wished they would have left some horizontal branches. The trunks are large on many, and they limbed them up so much, they would have been nicer with some side branches lower on the trunk. |
Food for thought. Thanks Poaky. |
I don't see how a tree would naturally have no branches until 20-30 feet up? In Nature, trees generally all grow branches much lower than that. In fact, most grow branches starting close to the ground even, although some of those might break off naturally over time. However, you would never see a forest with branches that all start above head height, as in a city or suburban neighborhood. That is artificial shaping done simply for human convenience and ergonomics. |
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In that case blakrab, I recommend you visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park in northern California. (Even if only through internet photographs). :-) |
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National Debt $9.99T $15.83T +$5.84T
Food Stamp Participation (000) 31,800 46,600 +14,800
Labor Force Participation Rate 65.8% 63.7% -2.1%
Employed (000) 144,078 142,220 -1,858
Employment Population Ratio 61.4% 58.4% -3.0%
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Debt – I expect that the country's credit rating will again be downgraded after Congress debt ceiling discussions again fail to find sufficient spending cuts to halt deficit spending.
Deficit – I expect one or more states to declare bankruptcy by 2012 and seek assistance to recover from the bad economic decisions of the past under federal judicial protection.
Housing – I expect that it will take four or more years at the current rate for the backlog of foreclosures to finally clear, before we see any signs of life of a robust housing recovery.
Leadership – "Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership.†Colin Powell.
GWOT – President Obama brags about killing Osama bin Laden, but it is revealed that he dithered for months, postponing three times, worrying about the political ramifications.
Israel – Muslims hate the existence of Israel, populated by despised dhimmi, as a humiliation for the people who consider themselves "best of nations†destined to rule the world.
Ecuador – Ecuador's president Rafael Correa is preening to replace his cancer-stricken Venezuelan counterpart, Hugo Chávez, as the leader of Latin America's lawless left.
Israel – I expect that Israel will be attacked by Hamas again in 2012 and the IDF will retaliate by invading and then annexing Gaza based on the concept of defensible borders.
Israel – I expect that Israel will suffer a nuclear attack from Islamist extremists by 2012, and Obama will stand aside and not help defend this longtime ally.
Asia – I expect that North Korea will attack South Korea and attempt to reunite Korea by the 2012, and Obama will be an unwitting accomplice as he abandons this ally in a time of war.
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How far can a Beetle fly? The Fifth Gear gang find out
THE motor-mad gang from Fifth Gear have taken to the air in a VW Beetle.
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Nicole and Jesse's wedding was about the thing that was most important to them both – family. From getting married on Jesse's Grandmothers anniversary in the same church (City Tabernacle) or having all their siblings in the bridal party, the day was about love, joy, happiness and enjoying the day as one big family.
Nicole look gorgeous in her Darb polkadot dress and the boys looked pretty spiffy too! The reception was in the marquee at Victoria Park Golf Club and we were joined by an amazing live duet, one of which is an International Operatic star who sang some amazing Italian Opera to Nicole and Jesse.
We produced a slideshow of the shots of the day through the reception which showed all the guests all the frivolity had on the location shoot!
Nicole and Jesse thanks for including us in your celebrations and for kicking it up in the photobooth! We hope you love the images.
Thanks also to Barbara at Fisheye Videography for being such a pleasure to work with!
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Mum watching on as Nicole finishes dressing
Dad's first look
Deb captured this one
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Earning My Ears
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Question about adding days to an existing reservation
Hi there! I'm hoping someone can help me out with my question because getting through to Disney has been hard lately! It's sort of confusing but here goes:
I have an existing vacation planned at the BWI from 8/25-8/30 with my family of 5 with passes into the park. My sister then, invited my family and me to Orlando (not Disney but she has a timeshare in Orlando) from 8/16-8/23...my husband can't take off both weeks from work, but I can, so I'm going to drive down with my three kids for timeshare trip with my sister...and my husband will fly down later to meet us at the BWI...now here's my issue. My trip ends with my sister on the 23rd so I have two days to bridge over with my kids until my vacation package starts...Can I: 1) Add the two extra days (just for the four of us) to my existing package (changing our five day hopper to 7 day hoppers)and getting the room for those two days 2.) Can I make the existing reservation a 'split stay' staying at the AKL for the two days, and get the same rate with the hopper passes? OR....do I have to make those two days an entirely different reservation??? I've heard of people adding onto their packages and also doing split stays but I'm not sure if my situation is the same |
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You can add days to your package if the promotional rate you're booked with has availability for those 2 days. But your husband would be on there as well even though he hasn't arrived yet.
It would probably be cheaper to just book 2 nights somewhere as a room-only reservation. That is what people mean when they say "split stay". It still requires a second confirmation # and second deposit.
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I would book a room only for the additional days so you don't' have to pay for your dh on the package for the days he isn't there.
If you have always wanted to stay AKL book there and then have Disney transfer your bags on the day you move. Or -book room only at BWI and request to keep the same room when your package starts. You will have to check out and check back in but I have done this a few times and have not had to move rooms. As far as tickets, you can pick up your tickets up to 3 days prior to your package start so you and the kids can start using your tickets early. Then sometime after you have used the first day you can just upgrade your tickets to add the additional days you need Again not adding days (4) to your husbands ticket he isn't going to use. I have done all of the above but I have not picked up tickets early since the start of MB but I have seen threads addressing this that may be helpful to you. |
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Changing/Breaking Your Lease
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Changing a Lease
Once you have signed a lease, it can be difficult to change it. Because of this, it is very important to make sure that both you and the landlord initial all changes. If there are any conditions on your renting the apartment, make sure to get them changed and initialed before you sign the lease. To change the lease after it has been signed, both you and the landlord must initial and date the new crossed out changes.
Breaking a Lease
Moving out before your lease expires is a breach of contract, and the property owner may be entitled to damages. You will not get your security deposit back if you break your lease, and your landlord may hold you responsible for the remainder of the rent. To avoid this, you may:
Negotiate: You and your landlord may be able to negotiate so that you can break your lease.
Sublease: A sublease is an arrangement in which you rent your apartment to another person with the landlord's permission. You have to ask your landlord before doing this to see if it is allowed. If you are allowed, then you will still be held responsible for the apartment, including rent and damages. You are not entitled to your security deposit until your lease expires.
Re-Lease: When you re-lease, you are responsible for finding someone to replace you who is willing to sign a lease. An agreement is made by all parties that you are no longer responsible for the apartment. A new lease will be made between the new resident and the landlord that will terminate your lease. In this way, you are entitled to have your security deposit, less damages and costs, within 30 days.


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Blood test for health: Functional ranges versus lab ranges
Did your blood test for a health problem say you're perfectly healthy even though you suffer from fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, digestive issues, joint pain, or other symptoms that make you miserable? Does your doctor give you a prescription for antidepressants or tell you to seek therapy because your problems "don't exist."
Many doctors dismiss people's health complaints because of an incomplete blood test that only looks for full-blown diseases instead of trends toward disease. In functional medicine, however, we use a blood test for assessing risk of disease before it develops. This way you can do something about it before it's too late. For instance, a fasting blood glucose over 100 mg/dL can identify a risk for… Continue reading
Lesser known causes of anxiety
Suffering from anxiety is like being held prisoner in a place where worry infuses every thought, your heart pounds, and the world seems jarring and disorienting. With anti-anxiety medications among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, Americans are clearly suffering. Though medications relieve the symptoms, they don't address the cause.
Some causes of anxiety are obvious: stimulants such as caffeine, weight loss pills, energy drinks, or supplements that increase energy. Psychological or emotional stressors, such as having to speak in public or prepare for a major exam, can also bring on bouts of anxiety.
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Why sleep is more difficult for women
Is there a torture worse than hitting the sack exhausted from a long day only to toss and turn for hours, unable to fall asleep? Or perhaps you fall asleep but later bolt awake and can't fall back asleep?
By the time women hit their mid 30s or early 40s, many struggle with sleep. Either it's difficult to fall asleep, difficult to stay asleep, or both. Although sleep difficulties can have many causes, fluctuations of female hormone prior to and during the transition to menopause can steal many hours of precious sleep.
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Baby videos can lower IQ; better ways to boost baby's brain
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Saturday, December 15, 2012, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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An insatiable demand for the Toyota Prius hybrid is prompting the automaker to increase production by nearly seventy percent.
Although it plans on opening an American plant for the Prius, Toyota is working to boost the capacity of its factory in Tsutsumi, Japan, to meet demand in the meantime.; Home to four different models, the Tsutsumi plant will make room for more Priuses by shifting assembly of the Wave micro-minivan to another factory.
The facility produced nearly 281,000 cars in 2007; it's expected to produce 480,000 cars in 2009.; The boost will help satisfy U.S. demand for the Prius until the Mississippi plant comes on-line in 2010.
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OK, maybe not that long, but I have been making reenactment clothes and participating in various reenactment organizations for quite some time. When I am not doing that, I make all the costumes for the various periods and also do actual current garments as well. I am able to do alterations on almost any type of clothes/outfits and repair work on pieces that are your favorite. My goal is to make your clothes help you look even more fabulous than you already are.
When I am not sewing and participating in reenactments, I spend time with my grandkids, travel and garden. Of course, I would not be a true reenactor if I did not bake, and from the squeals of glee from my grandkids when I bake, I apparently do a pretty good job of it. Learning how to use my bread machine more and more as southern Florida is not alway conducive to turning on the oven. My favorite time of year are whenever there are holidays because I am able to combine both my love of baking (food) with my creative side (sewing/embroidery) to make our holidays most festive.
I also support local charities, such as Safe Spaces-the local domestic abuse shelter; American Cancer--making hats and comfort pillows for cancer patients; member of The American Sewing Guild, making bags for military personnel and many others. Helping others is something I have been doing during my 40 + years in nursing. Now that I am retired from nursing, I get to truly enjoy my love of sewing and continue my efforts of making others happy.
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Better late than never
Last year my family did a trade of sorts. My son was given something he now treasures and in turn I was to create a painting for his friend. I have painted a few with her in mind, but none felt like they were the right painting for her.
Yesterday I opened my new large bristol paper pad and began to sketch upon the blank surface. Today at 2pm, she is now complete and in her frame. She feels right, true and meant to be. I am so happy to now share her with you and soon gift her to her new owner! May she bring joy and happiness for years to come.
The products I used were:
- CANSON Bristol 14in x 17 in 96 lb (30 recycled product)
- CARAN d'ACHE & Cretacolor water crayons
- GOLDEN fluid acrylics
- SAKURA clear star gelly roll pen
- SHARPIE fine point black marker
- PRISMACOLOR col-erase sketch pencil in vermillion
- DERWENT-INKTENSE outliner pencil & DERWENT sketching medium wash pencil
- wings made from scrapbook paper
- SOOKWANG double sided tape
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The Summer of Silk Screening!!!
Here is a quick sneak peak at what I have in the works for my summer art events:
Wellbrook Winery SUMMERFEST on July 21st
HOT August Night Studio Tour on Aug 24 & 25
See you then!
… and the WINNER is….
KATE !!!! Congratulations Kate!
Please send me your address through my contact page & I will mail your goodies out to you first thing next week. Thank you to everyone that entered.
Here are a few images I have been working on the past few days with my new birthday art supplies. Oh Golden fluid acrylics… you have stolen my heart! tee hee
Keep smiling and creating,
At the heart of the business …
She used to dance
The latest sketch in my new art journal. I hope you like her.
"She used to dance on speakers through the wee hours of the night, hang out in cheap artsy coffee shops by day and never have a clue when a guy showed any signs of interest in her. Innocence should have been her middle name even though it always shone brightly behind her blue eyes."
Keep smiling and creating, Nicci
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2012 Art Adventure (#1)
I have a few wonderful Art Adventures on my 2012 Creativity Calendar already!
One of them being Teesha Moore's ARTFEST this Spring. I am so excited, but also a little scared. Why?, you ask… because I am forcing myself to venture out into the unknown all by my little ole self (I feel a little bit like Scaredy Squirrel).
I will be surrounded by other creative spirits, but not knowing a single soul yet among them. Even though through my appearance many times in my life I have definitely 'stood out', never expect me to be the first one to step up and say hi first. I have always been the shy observer. The funny thing is that in this situation the colour of my hair, tattoos and wearable art will most likely just blend into the crowd lol.
My first day long class will be Dolls & Dudes by Michelle Allen. My second day/second class will be Draw! Fantasy Vaudeville by Miss Mindy. My third day and final class will be Story Pieces by Sunny Carvalho.
Oh, to expand ones creativity….. I am so very fortunate. xox
…. but I think I may still pack a 'survival kit' of my own (Thanks Scaredy Squirrel).


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Beat The Rainy Days
Rain. Rain. Rain. The winters in the San Francisco Bay can be really wet. While winter is nearly over, the last few weeks of the wet season can be hard to maintain. Yosemite is socked in. Mortar Rock can be hit or miss. The slopers at Castle might be drenched. The best way to beat the winter doldrums can be to head out to the crags anyway. Driving over to the east side of the Sierra, to the boulders of Bishop, can almost guarantee dry weather.
Often times, a hike through the redwoods of Castle can be a great way to get out and exercise. Even in a light rain, the Santa Cruz Mountains are beautiful.
Another awesome option is to head out to the nearest Touchstone gyms, where it never rains!


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Amy Hennig joins EA "as creative director on a new Star Wars project"
Former Naughty Dog Amy Hennig has joined Visceral Games as creative director on an unannounced Star Wars project. Hennig tweeted the news stating, "This opportunity is the confluence of the 2 most influential experiences of my youth". Hennig. Star Wars. Huge.


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This year's theme encourages women to be their own heroes in making their lives healthy and happy. The message empowers women to get in touch with their inner strength and compassion for themselves to promote their health and well-being.
Women tend to be heroes to their family, friends and co-worker but not themselves. This is a call to action to be your own hero. The second part of the message links healthy living and lifestyle choices with empowering yourself to take charge of your life. Learning about how to make the healthy choices that lead to living a better life is just the start.
It is important for women to take an active role in improving their health. Women's Health Month provides us with an opportunity to focus on the importance of making health and wellness part of our everyday lives.
Federal Office on Women's Health quarterly webinar series (external link)
CALIFORNIA ADOLESCENT HEALTH REPORT [pdf, 11.8mb]
Little has been reported about California Adolescent Health until this report was published. The California Adolescent Health report 2009 looks at teen health from the perspective of health and the environment in which teens live: home, school, and neighborhood.
Women's Health Month activities need not be costly or complicated. We encourage you to involve your local community partners in planning and conducting these events. These partners include community-based organizations, schools, health departments, health care providers, local women's professional or business associations and civic clubs which value the opportunity to support women's health.
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Sri Ramakrishna was 'mad' over God. To a devotee who asked him why we do not see God, he said, "Who wants to see God? People shed tears for money, wife and children. But if they would weep for God for just one day they would surely see Him."
It is not difficult to connect with Ramakrishna's teachings, for though he was from the village of Kamarpukur, he lived in a crowded city, in the Dakshineswar temple near Calcutta. Here, in the midst of the din and bustle of a busy city, he practised spiritual disciplines and attained the supreme knowledge. His teachings are easily understood by both those who have time to reflect and the urban dweller who does not have much time to himself.
Ramakrishna, however, said that you should make the time for some solitude and analyse your mind and motives, bravely encounter your fears and anxieties, try to develop firm faith in God and resolve to experience His presence. Occasional withdrawals from active life will reinvigorate and strengthen your deepest core and help you live life effectively and purposefully.
Learn to live in the world with detachment by practising devotion, deep thinking and right action. Ramakrishna would explain this through simple examples taken from daily life. He said, "If you first smear your palms with oil and then cut open the jackfruit, the milky exudation of the fruit will not stick to your hands and inconvenience you. If you first fortify yourself with the true knowledge of the Universal Self, and then live in the midst of wealth and worldliness, surely they will in no way affect you...The magnetic needle always points to the north, and hence it is that the sailing vessel does not lose its direction. So long as the heart of man is directed towards God, he cannot be lost in the ocean of worldliness."
A boy holding to a post or pillar whirls about it with headlong speed without fear of falling, so you should perform your worldly duties, fixing your hold firmly upon God, and you will be free from danger. The other example he gave was of rural women who carry four or five pots of water placed one over the other upon their heads, talking all the way with one another about their joys and sorrows, and yet do not allow a single drop of water to spill.
Similarly, the traveller in the path of virtue should walk along his route. In whatever circumstances he may be placed, he should always take heed that his heart does not swerve from the true path.
To live a spiritual life, one need not run away from the world but learn the art of spiritual living. Everyone, irrespective of circumstances, can acquire this valuable skill. Take small steps such as regular prayers, reading and thinking positive and pure thoughts, working unselfishly for the good of others.
Spiritual life is in living it; it is not about theory. As Ramakrishna put it, "In the Hindu almanac, it is mentioned that on a particular day there will be 20 adas - a unit of measurement - of rainwater. But you will not be able to squeeze out of the almanac a single drop! So also many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious. Practise the virtues taught in such books in order to acquire love of God."
The year 2011 is the 175th birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna
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Re: Supporting cross-project Jenkins builds
I agree that running ALL tests all time takes a lot of time (personally I'd prefer we do this at the penalty of longer runs). Still we have a problem to solve, we need to find a solution on test-patch working for ALL maven modules, currently changes outside of common/hdfs/mapred or cross-projects test-patch does not work. So, how about the following approach: * All patches must be at trunk/ level * All patches do a full clean TARBALL creation without running testcases * From the patch file we find out the maven modules and for those modules we do javac-warns/javadoc-warns/findbugs/testcases This would speed up test-patch runs and together with a nightly jenkins jobs running ALL testcases would give a complete coverage. Does this seem reasonable? Thxs. Alejandro On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 3:31 PM, Tom White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Giri, > > I think Aaron was talking about not running all test cases for changes > to any project (e.g. HDFS and MapReduce). My proposal was to run all > the tests for any Common change. An HDFS change would only run HDFS > tests, and any MapReduce change would only run MapReduce tests. > > Another thing I didn't mention was that currently Jenkins doesn't run > tests or apply patches for any changes in hadoop-tools, which would be > fixed by the change I'm suggesting. > > Tom > > On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 at 3:17 PM, Giridharan Kesavan > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I agree with Aaron. Its going increase the test patch build timings >> significantly which may not be very helpful >> >> Im -1 on this. >> >> -Giri >> >> >> >> On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Aaron T. Myers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> On Mon, Apr 16, 2012 at 2:14 PM, Alejandro Abdelnur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: >>> >>>> * all testcases should always be run (else a change in hdfs could >>>> affect yarn/tools but not be detected, or one in yarn affect tools) >>>> >>> >>> I'm -0 on this suggestion. Yes, it's a nice benefit to check all of the >>> dependent Hadoop sub-projects for every patch, but it will also >>> dramatically increase the time test-patch takes to run for any given patch. >>> In my experience, the vast majority of patches stand little chance of >>> breaking the dependent sub-projects, making this largely unnecessary and >>> thus a waste of time and Jenkins build slave resources. >>> >>> -- >>> Aaron T. Myers >>> Software Engineer, Cloudera -- Alejandro |