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Lately, my daughter's been trying to relate God to everyday life – asking lots of questions, making statements about situations. A lot having to do with kids at school. Though we're homeschooling, in California, we have the option of going through a charter. In our case, my daughter has the opportunity to take classes at a public school twice a week. And I loved this idea for the sake of teaching my kids how to live in the world, yet being not of the world. It definitely has its down sides, but my husband and I believe that for right now, this is the route God is leading us for our children. And though I've anticipated a practical working out of her five-year-old theology, I've sometimes found myself floundering at her questions. How do I explain this truth which goes so deep and wide, a truth that even requires faith, to someone who's just discovering the world?
And I've remembered something about myself. Years ago I worked for Starbucks, and at one point, being a part of the management team, I was put in charge of training new partners. This didn't last long, just because we were often short staffed. Eventually, it fizzled out.
But I remember getting frustrated as a teacher. The one explaining the how and why. I mean, making a coffee drink sounds simple, right? But not to me. My goal, and the company's, was to craft a beverage as quickly and efficiently as possible. All the while making a connection with the customer.
So as I taught, I felt like I over-explained everything. Maybe I was confusing the barista-in-training and making this task much more complicated than I should?
Well, time passed, and about a year later, I was working the bar with another partner. We were dancing back there. Pumping out drinks, handed off with confidence, having fun, and making connections. At the end of our rush, I turned to my co-worker and said, "I love working bar with you! You do such a good job!"
To which she said with a little laugh, "You should. You trained me."
And I'd forgotten. Not only had I forgotten, but I hadn't even realized that she'd understood and practiced that which I taught her. For the first time, I realized someone had listened to me, and I'd actually trained someone to do their job well.
As I think of parenting, I remember this.
I get scared to death that I over-explain or even over-simplify.
Knowing God is the essential in life – I want my kids to grasp Him. And when my daughter asks why did God make bad guys? And is the boy at school a bad guy, because he doesn't know Jesus? I'm stumped. And maybe that sounds simple to some, but to me, that's a very big question. And I stumble through it, hoping she sees that we're all sinners in need of Jesus. Hoping that she sees God didn't make bad guys, but we choose our own paths.
And I wish there was a manual on this job – parenting – that I could tell her to turn to page one twenty four, and scroll my finger down the paragraphs to the exact right answer.
And I think to myself…ahem…that's what the Bible's for! To teach and instruct. Written as clearly as possible, because it's written by God. But the Bible's just another book if it doesn't have the quickening of the Holy Spirit.
That's the point for me as a parent. It's the Holy Spirit who does the job of opening the eyes of understanding.
2 Timothy 2:15 says, "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
And 1 Peter 3:15 says,"Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."
My job as a parent is to know my God. To study to show myself approved – to be ready to give an answer with meekness and fear. And my job is to pray through it all, to wait on the Lord to bring quickening to the understanding of my children.
It takes faith, because it's out of my control – and this can tempt me to worry.
Today, I'm encouraged as I remember the barista I trained. She listened to me. She chose to practice that which I taught. And she was great at her job. Not because of me. I only passed on what I'd learned.
And that's what I'm doing with my children. Passing on what I've learned. And as I place them in the hands of the Lord by faith, I have hope that they're listening, that the Holy Spirit will teach them, softening their hearts and leading them to understanding. That one day, they'll be great in the Lord. Not because of me, but all because of Him.


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How many of you know who Don Swan is? Nobody? Well then you haven't seen the brilliant documentary "Comic Book: The Movie." This film is about a brave man's noble quest to save his favorite comic book hero from the clutches of the evil Hollywood producers. A World War II era comic book hero who fought the Nazis (I don't think I need to say who it is) has been revamped over the years due to a changing world, but still has loyal fans urging for a return to the original form. Hollywood has finally gotten around to making a movie of this hero, and wants to announce the feature at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. They hire Don Swan as a "consultant" but things quickly deteriorate when it becomes apparent that Swan was hired for show and they have no intention of restoring the hero to his WW2 roots. Swan then engages in a near fight to the death to make the comic community aware that they are destroying this noble character. Thankfully he has a friend who does an excellent Ozzy Osbourne (no relation) impression to follow him around with a camera to record his quest.
As far as a documentary goes, it's a fairly standard affair. There are interviews with the people involved that are properly cut into events as they happen. Also a history lesson into the WW2 hero is given to establish background and motivation for Swan. But then things really get interesting when they get to Comic Con and start interviewing random people and celebrities. Talking to so many people about their love for this character really shows how much Hollywood is in the wrong about "updating" icons. The documentary then focuses back on Swan once he remembers why he came there in the first place. Hollywood gets even more ruthless towards the end when it becomes apparent Swan isn't playing along to the tune of the hype machine. While some might criticize a man's love for a fictional character, this really is a story about a David facing down a Goliath. It can also be said this is a story about a hero giving a man his courage.
While I loved the feel of this documentary, I still have the need to criticize and praise it at the same time. The interview sections only really focus on the fans and don't really take the perspective of the Hollywood people. There are some fly on the wall moments, which I don't know how Swan got, that really show how twofaced Hollywood producers can be. Any actual interviews with the Hollywood people are also short since they seem to be dismissive of the whole affair. They also have to avoid the sunlight, which can be problematic for taking interviews. The movie also feels unfocused once they get to Comic Con. The random interviews and footage starts feeling out of place after a while. The movie does regain focus by the end, but it would have been nice if they never lost it in the first place. I will say though that Don Swan should really be praised for his work here. Not only in his untiring effort to preserve his hero, but in his performance as he pleads with the world. With such a natural love of comics and obvious talent, he should really consider voice acting. But Don Swan is probably very content in just being a nerd.
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Has anyone read or heard this story about the teachers accussed of cheating on a standardized test in elementary schools on chicago? If so, what is your opinion? I will post a link so you can read the story!! |
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- Posted by sheilajoyce (My Page) on Mon, Oct 7, 02 at 5:29
That happens here and there. A problem with test security and character. |
I'm not particularly surprised, although I don't know the particulars of this case. A small subset of teachers, like any other group of people, will cheat. We might want to define them as perfect role models, but we would be foolish to do so. I suspect there are precious few college course requirements called "Educational Ethics". |
There was a similar story here in FL. But there is a twist. There is really very little evidence that the teacher here in FL did anything wrong. It seems like school officials are walking on eggshells because the FCAT was involved. Mommabear |
- Posted by Arkansasgardenboy (My Page) on Mon, Oct 7, 02 at 20:21
Mommabear, Hmmmmmmmmmm. Small matters in a mole hill.. Not much news in Florida schools if this is all they have to print. I don't see this being a problem in Arkansas. We still paddle their rears..... |
And you think that's a GOOD THING? |
- Posted by Arkansasgardenboy (My Page) on Tue, Oct 8, 02 at 21:57
Mommabear, I know it is a good thing. It is the correct thing to do. I know it is the "out" thing in today's society. It works. My parents proved it, the Bible teaches it and my wife and myself practiced it and it works. Do you need any more proof that it is the thing to do? |
- Posted by FlowergirlDeb2 (email@example.com) on Tue, Oct 8, 02 at 23:56
I put a link on the forum for the particular article that I was referring to here in Chicago. Also, Gardenboy, you should KNOW how much respect I have for you...but when it comes to corporal punishment, and hitting kids I have to say that I disagree strongly. Check out the story on the post with the link that I did. |
The Bible is irrelevant in school. The only law that matters in school is the laws pertaining to the state in which the school is located. Paddling in school is permitted in FL but our district has a policy forbidding it. I think it is a PARENT'S DECISION whether to spank or not. However, that discretion does NOT extend to anyone else. Anyone who touches my kids in a way I deem inappropriatecan expect to find themselves in court. And I do not think "the Bible made me do it" will stand up in that forum. Anyway the link was provided wrt the FCAT cheating allegations. Mommabear |
- Posted by FlowergirlDeb2 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Oct 10, 02 at 23:47
Anyway...what about the cheating thing?? Do you all who read it agree that these teachers should be fired? I don't. The tests they have been accussed of cheating on were STANDARDIZED tests, and in all 3 schools the majority of students are low income families. Which means that there had to be A LOT riding on the results, don't you think? If teachers felt threatened enough to cheat, they shouldn't be put in that kind of situation to begin with. The government is closing the doors to the schools that don't meet the high "standards" set forth by the "No Child Left Behind" act. Anyway....something to consider. |
What IF those tests were "pass this proficency test to see if you can graduate" AND what if the people cheating were students? Would they have less riding on the outcome of the test? What if it was students taking the SATs? Generally, I don't buy little punishment because there was a lot riding on the outcome. I MIGHT feel differently if these teachers were the ones who were always very vocal about not liking these tests. Vocal in the sence that the school board members cringe whenever they see these particular teachers. Vocal in the sence that their state representitives immediately connect their names to their position against the tests. Not necessarily vocal in the teacher lounge complaing session. |
- Posted by Arkansasgardenboy (My Page) on Fri, Oct 11, 02 at 11:35
The Bible is above any standard man may mandate. |
- Posted by FlowergirlDeb2 (email@example.com) on Fri, Oct 11, 02 at 23:36
I don't know if these particular teachers were against standardized testing, but the students weren't punished, or the principal. They weren't SAT's, they were ISAT or another type like that. I just think that firing these teachers is a mistake, they obviously cared enough about their jobs and the children to take such a risk...there is a link to the actual article on the forum. |
The tests were the ITEDs. The article did mention that the tests were used to determine "whether students get promoted and whether teachers and principals are sanctioned", but I did not see it mention that these tests were used to determine if the school would close or not. That might be the case, but it is not in that article. The article didn't mention the economic situation of the children at the schools. Two schools were mentioned in connection to how the instructions were interpreted. A person NOT living in Chicago would not know the economics of the neighborhoods of those schools. The article does say that some of the principals will be reprimanded. How does helping the children cheat (the children may or may not have realized they were cheating) actually help the children? There is a lot riding on a lot of tests and test like activities, driving test, bar exam, taxes. Certainly cheating happens in all of those circumstances. Is society served by ignoring the cheating if there is "ALOT riding on the results?" |
Sorry, the tests were the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. |
Flowergirl: I think you are letting your dislike of standardized tests get ahead of good judgement. If the teachers were caught helping kids cheat they should be fired. They should also lose their teaching license. End of story. This is a simple case of right and wrong. It is WRONG to help students cheat on tests. It makes no difference whether you like the tests or not. Or whether the students were low income (why does this matter). Mommabear |
- Posted by Arkansasgardenboy (My Page) on Tue, Oct 15, 02 at 10:33
Mommabear, I agree with you concerning cheating. If teachers are allowed to cheat what are you to teach the children? It is good I have found something to agree with you. |
Did anybody read the Reader's Digest article last month about the teacher who was fired recently for failing her students for cheating? She was also on Oprah- I couldn't find a link though. It scares me to know that so many parents out there are encouraging their children to cheat. These cheaters are going to grow up to be teachers who have no problems with cheating! |
- Posted by Arkansasgardenboy (My Page) on Tue, Oct 22, 02 at 22:38
The following link has a good article you may find beneficial. |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.forerunner.com/forerunner/X0116_Teaching_the_Virtues.html
- Posted by FlowergirlDeb2 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Thu, Oct 24, 02 at 23:26
My point is that teachers SHOULD NOT feel forced into such a position that they choose cheating as the only option. The articel that I linked to wasn't the exact one that was in the paper here, which did have a breakdown of SES, and these schools are all in poor communities. IF we didn't have such VALUE placed on the tests than the teachers wouldn't be in such a position. |
But we DO place a value on tests, and we DO place a value on teachers setting an example. To say that we shouldn't is one discussion. To accept the fact that we currently do, and to talk about repurcussions of teacher led cheating is a different discussion. Most people here assumed you wanted a discussion about what had happened with THAT test and THOSE teachers in THIS culture. It appears you wanted a more general discussion about the value placed on tests and the stresses that causes. Perhaps you would find more success by starting a new thread. |
- Posted by FlowergirlDeb2 (firstname.lastname@example.com) on Sat, Oct 26, 02 at 0:57
Ok, sounds good, because I intended on using the article as a foundation for a general discussion on the teachers feeling the pressure of test scores, and resorting to cheating! |
The teachers are wrong to cheat. If I speed on a road where the speed limit is 30 can I just say that I shouldn't get a ticket because the speed limit should have been higher? That's ridiculous. Mommabear |
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"The mixed-use Hamilton Canal District builds upon the successes of the past thirty years as Lowell continues its revitalization as a first class mid-sized city; and the Appleton Mill project is the first step in making our vision of the District a reality," said Lowell City Manger Bernard Lynch. "Soon we'll have over a hundred new artist residents contributing to the energy and vitality of the City. Like all projects in Lowell it couldn't have happened without a confident vision of what could be achieved and a collaboration with the our partners in the private sector and with the state and federal government especially Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and the Patrick-Murray Administration who truly understand what it takes to make these important projects a reality."
When completed, the Hamilton Canal District Plan will boast 1.9 million square feet of mixed-use, transit-oriented development. The total development will create 725 units of housing, 555,000 square feet of retail space and up to 425,000 of commercial/office space. The $64 million project is collaboratively supported by private developer Trinity Financial, the Commonwealth's Growth District Grant initiative, $43 million in private equity provided by MetLife, a permanent mortgage of $1.6 million from Mass Housing and a $34 million construction loan from Mass Housing. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) supported Appleton Mills with approximately $3.8 million in subsidy funds as well as federal and state low-income housing tax credits, which generated over $30 million in equity for the project.
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In the midst of kitchen renovation and we need some ideas of what to put above the counter top in this picture. A panel is going to be covering that spot, but it is rather a large and noticeable space and really needs something. The panel will be approximately 3 ft. wide x 5 ft. tall. Our first thought was a chalk board, but our kids are grown and it will be difficult to lean over the counter top to actually write on it. We are meeting our KD on Friday, so I'd love some input from you. My first post, so I hope it is in the correct forum. Thanks! |
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I would design and build a lighted water feature. A little Zen in the kitchen is never a bad thing. IMHO |
How about a wall mounted wine rack. |
- Posted by joaniepoanie (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 11:51
A large piece of artwork.... |
- Posted by fouramblues (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 12:17
I agree with joanie! Or a couple/few smaller pieces. Here's what I did on my refrigerator panel: (Just upgraded the iPad to ios7, and it seems to be displaying upside-down? Will try to fix it.) |
- Posted by may_flowers (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 14:04
Could you use a clock there? |
- Posted by Skypathway1 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 14:29
I was going to suggest what fouramblues did - love your artwork. What is this area used for? Is there something you can add that would make it more functional? For example book shelves for cook books? What about wall mounted file sorters to sort mail? |
A calendar? |
Wow, lot's of great suggestions. The wine rack idea is good, but there is one already built in on the right side. Bookshelf is also a good idea, but there is a large bookshelf below. Regarding the function of the space, that is yet to be determined. We busted out the wall between the dining room and kitchen, and this is against the remaining wall between the two rooms. Right now it will be a nice piece of counter top real estate available for whatever we decide. The zen water feature sounds pretty cool. I've seen those mounted in restaurants and other public places. My electrician will kill me though. Probably too large a space for a calendar. The scroll looks interesting too. I guess we should try to have fun with the space and make it interesting. I do very much like the artwork. More pics and suggestions would be so welcome!!! Thank you all. |
- Posted by GauchoGordo1993 (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 16:33
Note that you'll want an accent light on the wall for most of these suggestions, especially art. Do you have a light on that wall? |
GauchoGordo1993 - Good point on the lighting. There are two small recessed lights above the space, which should be sufficient. Here's a pic from a slightly different angle. I know it difficult to envision, because the granite is not in place and the finished end has not yet been installed. The granite is costa esmeralda and will actually go underneath the wine rack to give it a "furniture-like" appearance on the dining room side if that makes sense. |
- Posted by crazybusytoo (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 21:58
How about a wall mounted wine rack? Some of these are pretty sleek. This is Charleston Forge's |
Here is a link that might be useful: Charleston Forge Wine Rack
- Posted by crazybusytoo (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 22:00
This is MILLESIME. It comes in a lot of configurations. |
Here is a link that might be useful: MILLESIME
- Posted by crazybusytoo 10a (My Page) on Wed, Nov 6, 13 at 22:04
Oh, wait, is that a wine rack I see in your second photo? How much do you like wine? lol And I missed dilly's post, we think alike... Your cabinets are beautiful, can't wait for the reveal! |
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I like the wine rack idea and I love wine, but I think we have that covered. The other question is what type of panel will go over the space. The KD originally had a flat panel going there, but perhaps a raised panel like the doors (or 2 panels) might dress up the space a bit. The other option would be to have some kind of tiny depth cabinet there, but I'm not inclined to go there because it defeats the purpose of opening up the rooms as much as possible. |
I have mine painted with magnetic paint that we used to post messages and place pictures. But here is an even better idea i saw on houzz. |
Here is a link that might be useful: houzz work center
- Posted by maid_o_cliff (My Page) on Thu, Nov 7, 13 at 12:08
This is my second try at this, so will be surprised if it works! I hung all my platters in baskets on the wall, now no digging them out, they are right there when I need them. Red |
Wow. So happy with the feedback! I like both ideas and I think that the Houzz pic is giving me ideas. Stay tuned. |
I think because of the depth and width of the countertop, I would go with using the space to display either artwork, a wreath, photos, quilts (just ideas, not sure what your decorating style is)... or what about shelves for displaying glassware/tableware or that type of thing? |
How about a plate rack? |
All great ideas. I'll let you know what we come up with after meeting with the KD tomorrow. |
I love your blackboard idea! Looks like a place where I would look around my kitchen and contemplate what I needed from the store. I'd install open shelving that can hold both small, pretty caddies for pens/paper, and also artwork or decorative plates. If you don't want to commit to fixed open shelving, you can try something like this (although this is rather industrial): |
Here is a link that might be useful: Kellan storage
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This post was edited by HammerMom on Fri, Nov 8, 13 at 1:03
I would definitely use artwork there. If you decide to use artwork a flat panel would look best IMHO. Since you have a wine rack right there already I would skip that unless you drink a TON of wine. Look forward to what you decide! |
- Posted by maid_o_cliff (My Page) on Fri, Nov 8, 13 at 6:37
Took another look at my picture , and should have let you know , that kitchen is still unfinished. LOL We still have no backsplash, the brown and white, are from where the old formica was and a different color we had in kitchen. I tend to do my own thing, but DH said it looked awful and I should explain. Since this is not my thread I apologize if any think think I am trying to takeover. Just trying to help and show another option. Thank you for your patience, |
- Posted by TexasPenny (My Page) on Fri, Nov 8, 13 at 21:19
I wonder what the OP decided? It would be an awkward reach for many things. But, I would consider a charging station and home for the little things that need a landing space -- in a shallow cupboard. To overcome some of the awkwardness, I would put the shelving (with rails) on the inside of the doors -- like some spice organizers are. |
Well, we met with the designer on Friday and no definitive decisions have been made. We have decided to put a large raised panel (matching the shaker doors) in the spot for now. I personally like the idea of some kind of chalkboard and my DW is more partial to artwork or a season wreath or something. Once the panel is mounted in about 3 weeks, I'll update the pic, which will also have the granite countertop. I might add more pics, so people can get an idea of what we already have. Thanks again for all of the ideas!!!!! |
UPDATE: The countertop and panel are finally in place (panel got damaged in shipment, so new one on the way). The dimensions are 4' 6" tall x 3' wide. Any further ideas of what might go there? Thanks everyone. |
Great spot. I would hang some sort of beautiful platter or mold, something with a little bit of dimensionality but that you don't use very often. Maybe a metal platter in the color of your hardware, or something that ties in the white and green together. |
I think the space screams for artwork. I loved the hanging pots posted above, but Funkels' space has a lot of activity in the area already, with the cookbooks below and wine rack to the side. That's why I would shy away from a chalkboard or bulletin board. I think something copper would be gorgeous with the granite! I have a metal sculpture from this artist, and I've seen a lot of his work. Here's mine: He used to have a lot more examples on the web site, including the most beautiful stair rail I've ever seen. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Forest Edge Gallery
- Posted by herbflavor (My Page) on Thu, Dec 12, 13 at 18:58
place a hook in ceiling and do a hanging plant ....otherwise do nothing. what's wrong as is? Maybe a tall vase with live flower displays....put a Christmas one right now and you'll see what leaving it alone will provide you. |
- Posted by bookworm4321 (My Page) on Fri, Dec 13, 13 at 7:24
I am so glad this thread was brought back, as this is my next project. My blank wall is 30". My KD made same suggestions as people here (naturally): 1. Like Herbflavor, tall vase or plant. 2. artwork (I really like what annkh posted). One large piece or several small. The KD use to have an artist that painted on the wood. 3. I like the Pottery Barn organizer, but not if it sticks out too far. |
I would use a piece of art to break up and add color and interest to the cabs. |
- Posted by AnnieDeighnaugh (My Page) on Fri, Dec 13, 13 at 9:02
You can install narrow floating shelves and display plates on it. You can hang copper molds on it, or a collection of any bunch of kitchen items from rolling pins and potato mashers to pie tins or pot holders. You could hang a collection of flat baskets. |
Wow, this is great. What an excellent community. I'm leaning towards art, but the idea of flowers in that spot could be excellent too. The great thing is that there is no rush. We can leave it blank until we see something that inspires us both. Keep posting ideas! |
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20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for Man shall not see me, and live. | 20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live." |
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3 For if any one thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. | 3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. |
4 But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor. | 4 Each one should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else, |
5 For each man will have to bear his own load. | 5 for each one should carry his own load. |
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7 Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. | 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. |
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9 And let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart. | 9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. |
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Wish I had of seen this before I planted all my seeds. I have a " Fiji Cannibal tomatoe " and it is not only one that you grow on your balcony but also you can keep all winter long inside. ALSO..you can eat the leaves of this one. Now, yes I've planted these in my containers but I can keep seeds to them for you if you wish. ( If I get tomatoes that is? ) You could grow them for next year. Here is some information on them I think you will find just up your alli. LOL Native to the South Pacific Fijian islands. Uses are similar to common tomato. Leaves are eaten as salad greens. In Fiji, legend has it that among cannibal tribes, the cannibal's tomato was regarded as the perfect sauce for the consumption of human flesh. Fruits can be used cooked like the common tomato. Grows well in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. If grown as a perennial in pots, keep plants warm (minimum of 59 degrees F., 15°C) and sunny in winter, reduce watering. It can also be grown as a houseplant in the winter in a sunny, warm window. The Cannibal's Tomato can be grown as an annual as well. Sow in spring at 68 degrees F., 20°C under glass, transplant seedlings after the last cold nights end of spring to early summer. Seedlings are fast growing and fruit towards the end of summer. Let me know if this is what your looking for? :0) I have a picture if you want to see what size they are too. Penny |
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I'm seeking an inexpensive (less than $500 if possible) dryer for our 'secondary' laundry room in the basement. We have nice, 2 y.o. higher end W/D in a main floor mudroom that we use for our regular laundry. The basement laundry is now used for things like cleaning rags, beach towels, and really mucky stuff (like when DS plays football in the mud.) Our older dryer, a Maytag, konked out and we can't get a replacement part. (Tried, but it's a 16 y.o. dryer.) We used this dryer fairly often, every other week or so, so we want something reliable. But looks don't matter and bells and whistles aren't needed (like the little chiming song on my new LG.) The Maytag washer is also 16 years old, so we may replace it at the same time. (It works, but the lid has some rust spots, so we'll see if we can get a good package deal.) So... any suggestions for a hardworking dryer that doesn't need to impress anyone but me and the cleaning rags? If it matters, we have a gas hookup. TIA! |
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What is the model # of the broken Maytag, and what part is needed? |
- Posted by chicagoans (My Page) on Thu, Feb 10, 11 at 10:38
Hi dadoes: we've already repaired it a few times and it's really ready for replacement, so I'm not going to pursue the replacement part any more. (But thanks for asking!) |
- Posted by herring_maven (My Page) on Fri, Feb 11, 11 at 21:10
chicagoans, you did not specify whether gas or electric. This will assume electric, but it applies as well to gas (with a different model number). Whirlpool has made one model of dryer since dinosaurs roamed the earth; it has been sold by Sears under the Kenmore brand for all of that time, The Kenmore model number is 6120. It just runs. Parts for it are so ubiquitous, you probably can find them in the convenience aisle of your Kroger or Albertson's supermarket. We bought one (Kenmore brand) in 1976; nineteen years later, when it got tired, we bought another (Whirlpool brand) in 1995, cosmetically different but internally the same; the latter is still chugging along like new. A nice feature: it has a "hamper" (bottom hinge) door, one that catches your wet clothes should you drop an item while transferring it from the washer to the dryer. Everybody (other than Consumers Union) who ever has had a hamper door prefers it over a side-hinge door. (CU hates hamper doors.) |
Well, I'm questioning whether the needed part really isn't available. It's surprising how many "old" parts can be found if one takes the time to look ... eBay and other online sources for example. I recently repaired my grandmother's 27-year-old refrigerator, and a friend's 25-year-old dryer. The needed part was available for both. |
- Posted by herring_maven (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 12:16
dadoes writes: "Well, I'm questioning whether the needed part really isn't available." It would not surprise me one bit. When Whirlpool acquired Maytag, what it did with the old company's assets can be compared only to the way the Bolsheviks treated the Czarists after the Russian Revolution. We had a Jenn-Air cooktop (Jenn-Air was a division of Maytag), only a very few years old, that needed a specific Jenn-Air-only part. When I contacted Whirlpool to inquire of parts availability, I was told: that Whirlpool had no inventory whatsoever of parts for Jenn-Air; that Whirlpool did not have a list of third party suppliers or warehouses who might stock Jenn-Air parts; that Whirlpool had no library of manuals, schematics, or part numbers for Jenn-Air products; and that Whirlpool did not even have a list of model numbers for Jenn-Air products. Old Maytags and Jenn-Airs were orphaned and, more than orphaned, abandoned, and Whirlpool wanted nothing at all to do with them; and wished that people would stop bothering the company about the former Maytag and Jenn-Air products. |
That's not entirely true. Whirlpool has a library of Maytag service documents on their technical resource web site, which was open to public access until October 2010 when they changed to paid-subscription. I never looked there for Jenn-Air material so can't say about that. |
- Posted by chicagoans (My Page) on Sat, Feb 12, 11 at 13:18
Thanks for the tip on the Kenmore, herring_maven. I'll look into it! |
- Posted by happylady1957 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 14, 11 at 19:25
Herring Maven, Would you happen to know if there is a companion Washer to the Whirlpool you've recommended? I don't mean to intrude on this thread! Thanks in advance |
- Posted by 123Laundry (My Page) on Tue, Feb 15, 11 at 19:42
How about double stack dryer 30lbs capacity for each pocket for a total of $550.00 plus shipping. Email me back if your interested :) |
Here is a link that might be useful: double stack dryer 30lbs
123Laundry - bad, bad, bad. No selling here. From the Instructions: Complaints are OK - ads are not. Off to EBay for you.............. |
- Posted by chicagoans (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 12:07
Just to follow up (I don't want to 'post and run') -- we looked online, read some reviews, wanted to vist Abt (great eye candy, if you like cool appliances) but found good prices at a nearby HD that had appliances on sale. Bought Maytag Centennial washer and gas dryer, HE top load washer, both 'commercial' sizes. (They stick out ~ 3" farther than our old ones and I can see the difference in interior room.) Installed yesterday, look great (but who cares it's the basement!) and so far working fine. (They better be, right?) I think we'll appreciate the extra size and I like that the washer is HE (less water used, no agitator.) Oh, and we got both units, installed and the old ones hauled away, for just under $1k, which is what we were hoping. I'm happy... no more washing the cleaning rags with our clothes! |
- Posted by herring_maven (My Page) on Fri, Feb 18, 11 at 18:12
happylady1957 asks: "Would you happen to know if there is a companion Washer to the Whirlpool you've recommended?" I am sorry to be late replying, and further sorry that I do not know if there is a companion washer. When I saw the question, I simply visited Sears.com, looked up dryers, sorted by price, lowest first, and looked for the first dryer that had the telltale door configuration and the trap-door covered lint filter on the top deck just below the push-to-start button on the control panel. Those two visual indications are a sure sign of the venerable well-tested Whirlpool workhorse. |
The Kenmore model referenced by Herring_Maven likely isn't the only specimen of said Whirlpool mechanical design currently on the market. Roper, Estate, Admiral, Whirlpool, Kenmore, Amana, Inglis, and Maytag are all under the Whirlpool family umbrella. There probably are similar models under several of those brands. It's referred to in the industry as Whirlpool's 29" design. Whirlpool also has a 27" design (width of the cabinet) with lint filter at lower front inside the door opening. |
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Went up to visit the folks this past weekend (about 4 hrs north of my apt) and won't be heading home for a few more days. With the hot summer temps already here, I had relocated almost all of my succulents outside on my balcony. This evening a rather impressive storm system came through my folks' area -- don't know if it went far enough south to reach where I live. I was actually at a Lowes garden center when it hit. The wind was strong enough that even under the roofed outdoor section one still got wet. I was about 30ft (about 9m?) or more in from the roof edge but as the deluge pounded down, the wind whipped a spray of fine droplets horizontally through the entire length of the garden center. On the one hand it was very impressive to see -- haven't seen a storm like that in years. On the other, is the realization that if those high winds did indeed reach far enough south of here to sweep across my balcony (I'm on the 3rd floor), I could very well find myself missing quite a few plants. No, I'm not going to agonize over this -- wouldn't do any good to do so -- but I am going to be interested to see just how they fared. |
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Paul I was in that same storm ,that came so fast I didn't have time to move my plants.the plants were all over .busted pots ,busted plants. Just when they were starting to look good.We needed the rain, but not the plants. I am in Ohio near Toledo Sharon |
- Posted by bikerdoc5968 6 SE MI (My Page) on Tue, Jun 19, 12 at 14:05
I think you'll be fine, Paul. While we had some nice hard rain and some wind, it wasn't as impressive as what you had up north. As you know, all of my stuff is outside and it did just fine. Sharon, sorry to hear about your situation. But they will all grow new again and be just as much a joy to watch. |
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