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SynLyn: Please Compare this with the upcoming SIGMA 50 1.4 too ! That would be really useful.
well Andy, it happened now :)
Really interesting little camera
Photog74: This reminds me of a story from about 10 years ago when Magnum photographer Alex Majoli would use three Olympus C-5050 compact cameras to document the Iraq war. There have always been, and will likely always be, photographers who use smaller devices instead of the generally bulky SLRs preferred by the majority of their colleagues. This is nothing new, actually.
I have that compact, nice tool...
AllanZ: Wow just amplified the photo, its straight out photoshoped!!! :( i really thought it was a HDR at least but no , i see to many layers working on this photo, :(
You might be a good lawyer, maybe not a good photograper...
AllanZ: Wow just amplified the photo, its straight out photoshoped!!! :( i really thought it was a HDR at least but no , i see to many layers working on this photo, :(
Raptor: how a picture shot at daylight and called sunset could win? Levels on PS were even glued badly, it's evident, innatural. It's a BEGINNER shot, and "beginners" are the voters. Thumbs down for you and the author of this ... aborted "collage"?
John of Brisbane: This is a photoshop composite. It is easy to see the sky has been superimposed. Even the light on the water shows full daylight from the completely opposite direction. Checking on Sunset times at Big Sur on Dec 31st 2012 reveals that sunset occurred at 17:02. Check the EXIF data on this phot which reveals that the photo was taken at 15:10 a full 2 hours BEFORE sunset. This photo should have been DQ'd . 14 x 5 votes are also very suspect.
photography is in the hands of fools. :(
Rajeshb: 14, 5.0 votes. must be a great shot :)
no, must be photoshp
jj74e: I don't understand pros using an iPhone. You want mobility so you drop all the way from a DSLR setup to an iPhone? What about losing the tripod/reflectors/accessories? Using a smaller DSLR or mirrorless cam?
The beauty of mobile photography is not in that it gives professionals a unique approach; the beauty comes from accessibility, that suddenly so many more people can take photos on the spot without having to make space in their jeans or budget for another camera.
You're telling me you need an iPhone to move around quickly? Sure it's fun, and the photos aren't bad- but that's what I say to describe my friends or my own photos, for Facebook that is. Not for professional work.
Not to be anal about professionalism (I'm not one myself; i'm speaking as a person who wants their wedding photographed), but there's a line between spontaneity and losing why I'm paying you.- because in essence these are shots more any of my friends would take for free.
Fuji x100 is the answer for this kind of pictures
marcio_napoli: Many here are entirely missing the point, which is fairly obvious, IMO.
It is as simple as that: forget the mobility talk, just erase this part. It all comes down to gathering as much attention as you can (that could easily be called marketing).
That guy succeded on that task in spades: his shoot is here, published on DP review, and seen all across the world.
That's the power of an idea, and the power of creative marketing.
You know this guy's name now. Before that shoot, maybe you didn't.
Just a (really, really) clever marketing stunt. Nothing at all to do with quality or mobility.
questo è verissimo, (anche se io il suo nome già l'ho scordato XD)
Spero non demolisca i ricordi di altre coppie con l'iphone! Vai! TUtti color salmone e stampette alla instagram.
"Aspetta che scatto, un attimo non ha focheggiato, ok, no aspetta il ritardo allo scatto"
come pubblicità ok, nella pratica però si fa credere che un iphone (perché gli altri smartphone le foto non le fanno?) sia tanto figo da poter fare i matrimoni.
Con una Pentax Q + 9mm hai un effetto simile ma con una macchina fotografica vera. Se poi vuoi qualità c'è sempre la fuji x100...
Sean65: I think it's pretty cool. It's quite anti gear-head which is likely to anger many on this forum. With an iPhone you just concentrate on the picture and not the gear.
stop saying stupid things, please!
If you want to concentrate on the picture there are many compact camera with fixed lens. Pentax Q, with 9mm, Fuji X100, Ricoh GRD IV, Sigma's compacts....
un fotomontaggio eseguito a photoshop, e fatto anche male. Thumbs down
aardvark7: I am sure that someone will be able to explain why we can't have our cake and eat it...
My immediate reaction is why wouldn't the lens manufacturers offer this, along with their existing line up? I presume there is a good reason.
@eroll:mmm... it should work
aardvark7: I am sure that someone will be able to explain why we can't have our cake and eat it...
My immediate reaction is why wouldn't the lens manufacturers offer this, along with their existing line up? I presume there is a good reason.
WHY NOT PENTAX? '70 and '80 lenses made by pentax are amazing
Rod McD: If these developments are borne out in the production model and the field, it looks like Fuji are really nailing the best design elements for mirrorless cameras. What else is there to ask for (apart from better weather sealing!)? I'm with the poster who said that he's waiting for the same features to appear in a future XE2 model - I just find it difficult to live with one fixed lens. Give me an XE2 and a small range of high grade lenses and I'll be very happy.
c'mon! Nex series have good lenses? Nex is good only to adapt old lenses
EssexAsh: does the lens still cut off the bottom right of the viewfinder when zoomed?
marike6 : without the crappy optical finder, it would be smaller!! a good evf would be so much better!
BingoCharlie: A missed opportunity. I am a Pentax fan, but how does this camera differentiate itself from competitors?
weights..... more!
I think it equips the Oly's XZ lens
I think it equips the Oly's XZ lens
gulffish: IQ is sub par, not close to being as good as RX100.
viewfinder doesn't justify this nikon's EPIC IQ FAIL. RX100 is still superior. Buying a Nikon 1 with the 10-30 will cost about the same of having a smaller, better IQ and BRIGHTER Rx100. This new nikon 1 V2 give you inferior IQ with the price of a DSLR and the bulk of a good mirrorless
Maybe only J1 is worth it (just because the price fell down a lot...)
too bad nikon...
Digitall: There are various systems for various needs. Interesting to see that currently the best rated Micro 4/3 cameras are having almost equivalent propotions to a common DSLR. However in my opinion and would rather have a system APC-C than an M4/3, mainly due to the sensor. The X system from Fuji or equivalent would be a good option.
Most people who have Micro 4/3 never handled a DSLR seriously.
However I prefer the FF. Optimal would be the RX1 with interchangeable lenses.
After Sony make the RX1 or similar with interchangeable lenses, the Micro 4/3 is dead, amd maybe aps-c too :)
I don't think so. Micro 4/3 is for people who don't want to carry Kilos of body and lenses everywhere. Ok an RX1 with interchangeable lenses would be nice, but 4/3 and aps-c won't die. Weight and PRICES aren't that good on the fullframe side...


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Mana regeneration changing dramatically in 3.1 {WoW}
Feb 5th 2009 5:25PM I don't even know what to say... I'm at a loss for words...
Since 3.0,
1. Healers have had their gear/stats homogenized so that they have to roll against DPS classes.
2. Raids will be tuned for "Replenishment", which will be provided by DPS classes/specs (shadow priest, ret pally, survival hunter, and destro 'lock)
2. And now this, "we have become concerned that mana regeneration is currently too powerful, especially for HEALERS."
To further quote Bornakk, "running out of mana should be a very real risk for sloppy playing or attempting content that you aren't yet ready for." When DPS runs out of mana, it just slows down the kill. When healers run out of mana, people die and wipes occur.
Right now, for most fights the only thing DPS has to worry about is "Stay out of the ____!" And they want to make healing harder??? They've already got 10/25 things to worry about.
World of Darkness Online to launch in 2010? {Massively}
Jan 20th 2009 10:37AM The fact that CCP is at the helm gives me hope that this could be a good MMO. With the success of EVE it shows that they're creative enough to make a non-cookiecutter MMO and make it work. Something fresh and creative is always good for the MMO market.
I plan on camping the CCP site for the beta sign up.
Zork to return in MMO form {Massively}
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You knew it was coming...
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Jan 13th 2009 11:12AM I would love to see a gold farming group be brought up on charges of tax evasion. :)
WoW Moviewatch: A very Northrend christmas: Out in the cold {WoW}
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Sprucing up your commenter icon on WoW Insider {WoW}
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FCC Comissioner: World of Warcraft causes college dropouts {WoW}
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contact Tate herself. This is not to encourage spamming hate mail, but to point out a more productive course of action.
You'd think with 11 million accounts Blizzard could afford some lobbyists... :)
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So, let me just say holy cow. I'm more than thrilled at the amount of enthusiasm and blatant coveting you all have shown for my little spoon. You've made him blush. He's a bit shy and not accustomed to all this attention. So much attention, in fact, there was no way in heck I was about to spend hours writing down six-hundred numbers on pieces of paper for the drawing {no matter how much I prefer to do things the tangible, old-school way} so I used a random number generator plugin instead. Not as cool nor as satisfying as drawing a number out of a bowl, but alas. It did the trick.
Since I love givaways so darn much, I plan on hosting one at least twice a year. I'm certainly going to have another one for the holidays like I did last year, so we'll see what goodies I make between now and then that would work well for it. Also, since I'm not "selling" my spoons, I thought I'd point you in the direction of a charming chap who does. Jarrod Reno was the fella who inspired me to try my hand at it in the first place, so you can head on over and order some of his beauties right here.
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Congrats to the winner. I'm bummed my comment wasn't approved or disappeared. Not starting drama, it's not a huge deal.RepliesHey Stefanie,
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I just stumbled upon your beautiful blog and have spent bits and pieces of everyday of the last week exploring your world. Your work is absolutely breathtaking - maybe someday I will be so lucky to own a piece of your art. Until then, I think I may have to settle for a trip to the restaurant - I hear pacific grove calling my name...
www.bakesomebodyhappy.comYour spoons are beautiful, and the way you wrote about making them reminded me of how much I love carving stamps (and how incredibly soothing I find it). And now I really, really want to make too many spoons. Did you just learn on the fly, or is there a book/guide/etc you can recommend? Or do all woodworkers just know how to make spoons?
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Well, I'll give it a try. My understanding is that these panels are on the two sides of the V berth, correct? When I have built additions in cramped spaces, I take the best measurements that I can and then cut it out of cardboard. (Refrigerator boxes are great for this). That allows you to trim in a trial & error sort of way. When it's perfect, use the cardboard as a template to cut the plywood. When it's the right size, you'll probably get it to fit. I'm sure the paneling was done after the V berth was built. My V berth sides are bare fiberglass and I was thinking of making panels like you're doing and then covering them in foam and fabric. I thought it would be cozier when I roll over and hit that cold fiberglass. Good Luck,
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Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. I lost my glasses in the top of the mark and someone found them the next morning for me shortly before we checked out.
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Great room, great bed, enjoyed drinks at Top of the Mark. Will stay there again!
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Location and Buffett Christmas Eve at the Top of The Mark was a great experience.
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This towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel.
The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides modern, elegant rooms with a mini-bar, cable TV and a coffee maker. Bathrobes, a work desk and ironing facilities are included.
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Located in the historic Marina District and less than 7 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf, this elegant San Francisco hotel features a daily continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi is available.
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This 4-star hotel, situated at the top of Nob Hill in downtown San Francisco, overlooks Grace Cathedral. This luxury hotel features spacious rooms and an award-winning spa.
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This San Francisco hotel features an on-site restaurant and warmly decorated rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV and a CD player. The Golden Gate Bridge is just 6 miles away.
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Located right next to a cable car stop and an 8-minute walk from Union Square, this elegant hotel features free Wi-Fi and a fitness center. The Ferry Building is a 15-minute tram ride away.
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Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. I lost my glasses in the top of the mark and someone found them the next morning for me shortly before we checked out.
Very drunk young women arguing in hall late at night. Went on far too long. Found it difficult to sleep.
Hotel location is nice, TV channels.
Pillow not comfortable. I paid extra for deluxe king room and was given room at 3rd floor which was too noisy and small. Went back to reception and was given room at higher floor with apology. Room was smaller in size by quite compared to one at 3rd floor. Bath tub was tiny and will not fit adults . Parking also is $54 per day. CEOs the street there is fairmont for much better room and hotel,
Price of EVERYTHING was so expensive. Insulted to have to pay $16.00 for self serve coffee machine in restaurant, then expected / imposed to give a tip for handing me a bill. We had 1 latte & 1 cap- horrible! Not happy! Will go to Fairmont next
The food was delicious
They use my credit card many times without inform me and they charge me the last day breakfast even my booking included breakfast
breakfast buffet good quality food. Great coffee.
The quality of the pillows, no sleepers in the room. Light is not for makeup is more for a man room
I like the location of the hotel and the view. Accessible and right at centre of famous landmarks.
Great room, great bed, enjoyed drinks at Top of the Mark. Will stay there again!
Top of the Mark closed down at 12:30 on a Saturday night. Parking is over the top expensive. Having to pay for WiFi in 2015.
Location and Buffett Christmas Eve at the Top of The Mark was a great experience.
The $200 plus a night room was very small with zero view. The non existent hot water was very upsetting.
Location is iconic. Despite age, rooms are comfortable.
Food at top of the mark was insipid. Restaurant does not offer anything than a $30buffet for breakfast, no menu. Slow valet service.
comfortable bed. Pretty central to things
Price. Should offer free water
Staff were all helpful and appeared to enjoy what they were doing. Went out of their way to say good morning, have a nice stay, how can help, etc.
That we only stayed one night
Every thing about this hotel was perfect from the door man to the porter and office staff if anyone is looking for the treatment of feeling sophistication and ellegance this if the hotel thank you Mark Hopkings staff for making my family stay one we won't regret
Can not say any thing bad about this hotel
Ambience and history if facility give this place a distinction not easily duplicated
The price of the breakfast buffet was too high for a family of 4
The location of the hotel is awesome! Buy a bus/cable car daily pass to ease the stress of driving in the city. There are many historical sites to see within walking distance. Walk a very short distance to the Nob Hill Cafe for lunch or dinner. Awesome Italian food! The Top of the Mark is the cocktail lounge on the top floor. It`s the place to be at sunset!
Good price for SF hotel
Very expensive bar menu for snacks. Very expensive overnight parking fees.
Great position, so far as being central and having a great view of the city. Grand old hotel, lovely fascade but not as welcoming as the Fairmont across the road.
Position is very inconvenient as far as the effort required to go anywhere and the walk up and down Nob Hill. Paying for wi-fi? What is this, 2005?
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & felt very comfortable. We were also empressed by how knowledgable & helpful the staff were of Opera.
The use of the WiFi should be included & not charged separately. This service could be an option as a guest rather than per fee!
Great location. The best doormen. Very nice historic hotel with all of the contemporary amenities expected except included WiFi.
The days of charging extra for WiFi are over. And if you want a bar in which guests may have a table, go somewhere else. The bar at the Top of the Mart is a tourist attraction making it nearly impossible for guests to get in without a waiting line. "No reservations," so get in line! We failed to get in on each of 6 attempts over 5 days.
Beautiful view of the bay from our room. Room service was excellent, too.
Top floor too crowded for us to see.
Location is stunning with views of the city. Beautiful hotel with old world charm. Close to all tourist spots or within a quick taxi or Uber ride. The staff was awesome, they were all helpful and eager to accommodate.
Parking fees were ridiculous.
The view from the hotel.
Walking up the hills of S.F.
The views are great, and the room was comfortable. We had thanksgiving dinner at the top and it was good. It's definitely the best place for a cocktail and music
Noise between rooms is a little loud, and the concierge floor was in the main restaurant in the lobby which was a little off putting. The lobby was not decorated as nice as many other hotels in the area. I would definitely come back.


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An Arizona jury on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for killing nine people during a spree that terrorized the Phoenix area, rejecting the man's pleas for mercy and denials of guilt and agreeing with prosecutors that the killings were especially cruel.
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Brett Hundley makes his way through the Centennial defense Friday night in Peoria.
With a sheriff's helicopter beating overhead, the man known as "Sheriff Joe" stood behind a line of officers as 10,000 people marched past — but this was not the usual show of affection and support for Joe Arpaio.
The pool of prospective jurors at the sentencing trial of convicted killer Samuel Dieteman is down to 40 people.
PHOENIX - Jurors began deliberating Thursday in the trial of a man accused of killing eight people and attacking 20 others in dozens of random nighttime shootings in metropolitan Phoenix.
Jurors at the trial of the main suspect in the Valley's Serial Shooter attacks finished their third day of deliberations without reaching a verdict.
LOS ANGELES - Jurors on Thursday got to see the paparazzo suing Keanu Reeves in action.
LONDON - A coroner's jury ruled Monday that Princess Diana and boyfriend Dodi Fayed were unlawfully killed through the reckless actions of their driver and the paparazzi in 1997.
Nowhere, perhaps, is Dale Fushek more at home than in front of a group of people. The embattled Mesa priest made a career from being a compelling speaker and spiritual leader to thousands.
A jury will continue deliberation Monday to decide if an Ahwatukee Foothills killer will receive life in prison or the death penalty, court spokeswoman J.W. Brown said Friday.
CONVICTED: Defendant Matthew Cunningham watches a witness make his way to the stand Thursday. Cunningham was convicted of first-degree murder, aggravated assault and burglary.
SERVICE: The Praise and Worship Center's Sunday services at the Mesa Convention Center have attracted hundreds of people.
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TUCSON - Even with Amaré Stoudemire sidelined with a knee injury and several new players still feeling their way around, the Suns showed they have plenty of offensive firepower during a Saturday scrimmage at McKale Center.
Shawn Marion scored 13 of his 29 points in the third quarter and newcomer Raja Bell added 24 points for the orange team — hitting 4-of-7 3-point attempts. But the White team used 22 points and 11 assists from Steve Nash and 21 from new Sun James Jones as the two teams battled to an 83-83 tie.
"The new guys who came in all added something so I'm pretty pleased about it,'' said coach Mike D'Antoni, who watched assistants Marc Iavaroni and Alvin Gentry run the teams — and didn't have to shell out $50 in per diem money to the winner because there wasn't one. "Raja and James looked good. We're going to fill roles and score a lot of points.''
New center Kurt Thomas added 12 points and 11 rebounds for the white team, working the pick-and-roll with Nash as if the two had been teammates for years.
"He's a guy that makes the game so much easier for everyone else,'' Thomas said of Nash. "As long as I set a good pick and find the open spot, he's going to get me the ball. That (shot) has been my bread and butter the last couple of years.''
The big questions surround Stoudemire, who will fly to an undisclosed location today for another opinion on his injured knee after consulting with team physician Dr. Thomas Carter and his own representatives in the last 24 hours. Suns general manager Bryan Colangelo said no decisions have been made regarding treatment and/or surgical procedures.
With a little over three weeks until the Suns open the regular season Nov. 1 against Dallas, D'Antoni indicated everyone wants to agree on a course of action, and that will determine if Stoudemire "would miss 15 days, 30 days or nothing.''
"Right now everything is up in the air (whether it's) rehab, surgery or whatever,'' he said. "It's something everyone wants to get on top of, but make the right decision. Are we going to rehab it or see what's going on inside?''
Suns trainer Aaron Nelson confirmed that Stoudemire had complained of "knee soreness'' on and off during summer workouts. "There were days when he was practicing and he looked good, and then there were days when he would get a little sore and we'd back him off, just like we do with all the players.''
Leandro Barbosa added 13 points, five assists and three steals for the white team, continuing to draw nods of approval from the coaching staff. "L.B. was quick on defense and looked very comfortable off the ball (at the two-guard),'' D'Antoni said.
BONUS SHOT: From ticket sales of the crowd of 7,688, the Suns donated $24,000 toward the construction of a new practice facility for the University of Arizona basketball team. Another $13,000 came out of the pocket of owner and UA graduate Robert Sarver from a 3-point shooting contest at halftime featuring former Suns Vinny Del Negro and Dan Majerle and former Wildcats star Steve Kerr — who hit all six of his attempts to delight the crowd.


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More plug sockets for SB Bioscience lecture rooms
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Hi Mrs K, sorry I missed you at Willies! Welcome aboard. I hear you're a Pogo playa too!
Hi Mrs K, sorry I missed you at Willies! Welcome aboard. I hear you're a Pogo playa too!
"I've never understood the term "women and children" as if their lives are somewhat more important than men."
wow! i'm overwhelmed! thanks for the welcome and the "rep points" are wasted on someone who has no idea what's going on! lol
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Hey guys name is Robert, i am new to the board here and just wanted to say Hi and I look forward to talking reds baseball with you all.
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22 But I say to you that every one who is angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother shall be liable to the council, and whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be liable to the hell of fire. | 22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca, ' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. |
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This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.
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A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes. ~Hugh Downs
Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns. I am thankful that thorns have roses. ~ Allophones Karr
The happiest people I know are those who lose themselves in the service of others." Gordon B Hinckley
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This reminds me of something a silent film star would wear to shoot in Italy. I'd wear it with a full red lip and straw fedora.
Chambray shirts are as upbiquious as T-shirts these days. Mix things up by adding some spots.
This is why I love Marc Jacobs. Who else would think of an inverted dalmation print on python textured fabric?
Polka dots don't need to be uniform. The mix of sizes here is a fun twist on the trend.
Silky and soft as pajamas, but tailored to a tee.
Black and blue are projected to be a big thing this coming fall but I want this light pullover now. It will help me transition my wardrobe through spring's unpredictable weather.
High waisted polka dot shorts definitely nod to that whole 50's pin up thing. But, with a pop of neon or pastel, they'll look thoroughly 2012.
This looks like it was lifted from someone's Paris Fashion Week photo diary.
Okay so it's not yellow. But an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny navy polka dot bikini is way more flattering.
When I'm feeling jeans and T-shirt lazy in the morning, this scarf will be a live (and outfit!) saver.


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Pipeline - 6/25/2013
This week, Augies spends some time in France - well, with the French comic series "Orbital," at least - before heading back stateside to look at how letterers present translated dialogue.
Pipeline - 2/5/2013
Pipeline goes to France, with a review of "Spirou and Fantasio In New York' and news out of the comics festival in Angoulême. How much longer do we have to wait for digital Franco-Belgian comics?
Pipeline - 6/30/2009
Augie discovers a great series for you business action adrenaline junkies: "Largo Winch." Combining the best of action sequences and boardroom disputes, this is one to look for. Also, more lessons learned from The Purge of 2009.
Pipeline - 2/24/2009
Marvel's doing it. NBM is still doing it. Devil's Due is giving it a go. First Second runs with it. French comics are the new black, but Augie still isn't happy with them. What more can he ask for? Read this week's Pipeline to find out!
Pipeline - 2/17/2009
It's the smaller companies that put out the most interesting books. And the most recent "Previews" proves it. Plus, a review of Victorian England mystery series "Green Manor," from one of those smaller companies.
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I just recently received this 2-3' hardy avocado tree as a gift last month. I transplanted it in a 13" pot (since being in Memphis, TN I think it'll be too cold for it in the winter and I will have to bring it inside), not long afterwards I noticed a leave turned yellow and fell off, I figured it was because of the shock of transplanting it. Then another fell off, now I've noticed the leaves up to about half way are starting to become kind of yellow and blotchy from the edges in. I have re-transplanted it again into a larger, I believe it's a 24" pot, and added some fertilizer but the leaves are the same. Any ideas? I will attempt to attach a picture. |
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What kind of soil does it have? Could be transplant shock. Avocados resent transplanting more than many tropicals. Stop fussing with it and let it acclimate and see if the leaves stop falling. Don't feed it at this point. (What is a "hardy avocado"? As far as I know they are all tropical and subtropical withstanding only light frost.) You might also want to post on either the tropicals or tropical fruits forum as most of the trees discussed here are not tropicals. |
It is a Brogdon avocado from Florida, called cold and hardy because it is supposed to be able to withstand colder weather than other types. I used a Miracle Grow potting soil. Thanks njoasis |
Bingo! MG potting soil is awful!!!! Just awful. It is all peat moss! You will hear that it stays wet, BUT, OUTSIDE, in the sun (in the real world), it turns 'hydrophobic' real fast...I.e., it resists any moisture retention, big time. Been there...done that! |
So would you say that it needs more frequent watering? I was afraid to over water because I've read of root-rot. And would you recommend transplanting again using a different soil? |
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""CEOs go to their vacation homes just after companies report favorable news, and CEOs return to headquarters right before subsequent news is released. More good news is released when CEOs are back at work, and CEOs appear not to leave headquarters at all if a firm has adverse news to disclose. When CEOs are away from the office, stock prices behave quietly with sharply lower volatility. Volatility increases immediately when CEOs return to work." —David Yermack, a New York University finance professor, whose recently released study shows a correlation between when CEOs take their private jets on vacation and movements in their companies' stock price "
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Tatt's a record!
Indian man has over 305 flag tattoos
A MAN obsessed with breaking world records has finally stopped having his body and head tattooed with flags after his wife threatened to LEAVE HIM.
Guinness Rishi, 70, from Delhi, is covered in 305 country flags, 185 maps, 165 mini flags and 2,985 characters.


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Curious Customs produces laser cut lanterns made of white pine wood and filled in with rice paper. The style would match any room from a modern apartment to a country cottage. These unique wooden art pieces come in hanging or table-style lanterns, and are also available in a mini nightlight form that will automatically come on in the dark.
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I have always been playing and interested in games since i was 5 years old with my 1st console PSone. I have recently become actively interested in gaming, from its industry, to the community, to the awesome and remarkable titles. I am Christian, but I am NOT religious. Being Christian is not about doing stupid rituals, or being judgemental, your skin color/ethnicity, or holding on to irrelevant traditions that mean nothing in the eyes of God, and mean nothing in general. In order to please God, I must do things most so called "Christians" don't do. Walk in love, read the Bible(as a guide, not just a reference book), trust in God, not act weak and defenseless when things get hard. My identity is in Christ, and if you don't understand that, you won't understand me.
My current wish list of games include Devil May Cry(entire series), Bioshock Infinite, Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time, Tomb Raider(reboot), Assassin's Creed (Brotherhood-III and liberation), The Walking Dead, Final Fantasy XII/-2, and Borderlands 2


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Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour is making the rounds in U.S. cities, currently headed for Toyota Center in Houston (August 8, 2014), followed by other cities. Discount tickets are available with the offers below. This deal is a thriller and I don't think anyone can beat it (puns intended).
The show is written and directed by top pop director Jamie King, Madonna's creative director for a decade. King also directed world tours for Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Céline Dion, Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, and Pink.
A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius for the first time …
DEAL: Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour Discount Tickets — $75 – $127.50 (reg. $105 – $180). Print-at-home tickets.
WHEN: Friday August 8, 2014 at 8pm.
WHERE: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002.
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The village of Salgesch is marked by its numerous vineyards and local winegrowers. The wine hotel in the center of the village follows this tradition. Furniture made from old barrels reminds us of the significance of the trade up to this day. Special package offers with guided tours and wine tasting at the different wine cellars. The restaurant serves Valaisan specialities. Attractive choice of first-class wines from Salgesch.
Highway Basel - Bern - Lausanne - Sion - Sierre at the end of the HW turn on your left. 5 km on the road to the small wine village Salgesch. Situation : in the centre of the wine-growing village of Salquenen, 10 minutes away from the train station, Hotel taxi service between Hotel and train station available on request. Please book your Wine Tasting activities and excursions directly at the hotel.


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20 "The Redeemer will come to Jerusalem," says the LORD, "to buy back those in Israel who have turned from their sins. | 20 "The Redeemer will come to Zion, to those in Jacob who repent of their sins," declares the LORD. |
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So I am a professional gardener and have steered most the people I garden for away from roses they are fussy painful and hate the heat and humidity of Virginia. I just got a job on an estate that has at least 35 David Austin roses. I have fed them, pruned them, sprayed them for black spot and Japanese Beetles and sprayed them some more. Right now they look awful, really awful, I know as the weather cools they will get happy again but the owners of the property will be back in about 20 days and she will have a heart attack if she sees her roses in this condition. What can I do to get them leafed out and healthy again. I water them twice a week and feed them with spray and grow and compost. All advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you |
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- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 20, 14 at 21:01
I am sorry, too bad your training did not include roses. They actually are fairly easy to grow, if you have the right ones. Do you have photos? When you say you are feeding them with a spray, what kind of spray? It sounds like it is hot there, I know here, I can not use things like fish emulation on days over 75 or I will burn the leaves. Are you using any fungicide/pesticide/etc? |
At this late date, I would tidy them up, feed from the roots with an organic and use 1/2 strength mg to boost some blooms. And foliage. Water, a tidy even pruning, and pretty mulch, grounds, can greatly improve the look of the plant. If the owner is a roser she will understand this set back and appreciate the effort to improve the health and productivity. Were they healthy before? There are so many variables that contribute to a healthy rose. I would not spray anything on the leaves. shotgun prophylaxis may be to much for them. Austin's are pretty hardy in Chicago. They should be ok if the basics are intact. However, you cannot force Mother Nature. |
We need a lot more information. 1. Describe "awful". What do they look like, specifically? Holes in the leaves? Spots on the leaves? Issues with the blooms? Other issues? BTW, there are many rose varieties (that are not named "Knock Out") that can do well in VA without a lot of care, you just have to ask us. :-) |
Your boss is probably aware that her DAs have trouble in the summers here and isn't expecting miracles. And they will leaf out again as the weather cools down. Also, you can overkill your "cures." Also it is a waste of time to spray for Japanese beetles. I don't know where in VA you are, but there are any number of very knowledgeable people here. Probably your best bet is to contact Connie at Hartwood Roses in Fredericksburg, who can either help you herself or knows someone close to you: www.hartwoodroses.com |
With good care, you can have some new growth in three weeks and a flush of bloom in six weeks. |
By all means contact Connie at Hartwood. She should be your most accurate source of advice. Spray for insects only when there ARE insects. Ask Connie for advice on spraying for fungal diseases. But remember that, when the weather is hot, spraying can CAUSE damage to foliage. NEVER, EVER spray roses that have not been watered. Contact Connie! |
You've gotten good advice about what to do and who to contact. I'd just like to add that as a landscaper you should learn about roses and they should be a part of your landscaping plans. Unfortunately your first contact is with the DA roses that are beautiful but also tend to be spotty here in the US. There are, however, many types of roses that are not so troublesome and you should familiarize yourself with those and use them in your landscapes. I am not just talking about Knock Outs either. Talk to Connie and she will guide you to the roses that would work very well and be fairly care free in the garden in your area. Please stop promoting the idea that roses are "fussy, painful and hate the heat and humidity of Virginia". That simply does not have to be true! |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 14 at 10:50
Trust me guys I know about roses I have used roses in many of my garden designs, especially in New England and have worked with roses for years. I have plenty of training just not in DA roses which I am finding very fussy. I have clients that want gardens with little maintenance and their gardens looking good all the times I steer them away from roses. I will go see Connie in F'burg thanks for her name. But the issue is the owner knows nothing about roses she just likes to pick them. She expects all of her gardens to be perfect when she arrives in September. Her 300 dahlias and her perennial gardens all look great it is only the roses that are looking sad. No surprise there. I have cleaned them up this week and hand watering them they are starting to leaf out again. I have top dressed the soil with organic matter and I am hand picking the last of the J Beetles. I only spray my roses that have been watered and I only spray the actual insect but usually hand pick them. I really do not care about roses that will do well here I have DA roses and that is the only type of rose my owner wants. Seil my first contact with roses has not been DA rose it is just what I have now. I have successfully grown hundreds of roses in the past 30 years please do not tell me what I should and should not do in my gardening business I think I've been pretty successful doing what I have done. Thank you all for your advice, I am happy to know about Connie |
My apologies but from your earlier statement it sounded as though you never used roses in your plans. I am very glad to hear that is not true. I hope you are able to get your DA's back in shape for your client soon. |
Sounds like you may be fussing too much with the roses, rather than the roses being fussy. What other plant would you over-treat in this manner? Roses may appreciate some pampering, but throwing everything you can think of at them is way over the top - overstimulating at cross-purposes - detrimental to their health. They are just woody plants, after all, not exotic divas a world away from their natural growing conditions. Summer pruning (cutting a good way down stems) doesn't work for me here in central Virginia as it seems to encourage disease & pest entry, and with as much feeding as you're reporting, you're just pushing new growth that the Japanese beetles find most appealing & that will likely suffer burning from insecticide/fungicide sprays in heat.over 75, even foliar feed sprays, as Kippy notes, and none should be applied without watering deeply beforehand, as Jeri advises. Twice a week watering would be inadequate in this central Virginia garden unless a steady rain came by every other day. (Summer mulch here minimal around roses, since rainfall & supplemental hose watering is generous but deep damp mulch can be a fungus breeder.) My experience is that roses need a good thorough drink often in heat past the mid-80's - every other day for established roses - to perform their best. Last June, we had steady rain passing by almost daily, and the roses bloomed as never before. Especially for Austins - bred in a rainy, cooler English climate - good watering is essential here when the temps crank up, to build those many petaled blooms, or they will be scarce & small & the petal count will go down. Merely deadhead any blown blooms - snap or snip at the peduncle, and consider doing the same for buds when Japanese beetles are swarming, as they'll destroy them anyway & removing the buds removes their lure. Luckily the beetles are all but gone & the weather's cooled, so the roses can catch their breath. I'd use no more fertilizers, as you may have overdone that already, clean off any deformed or diseased leaves from the plants & the area, consider removing & replacing any mulch, keep them watered well & wait for them to rebound, likely in time for the owners' return. Study up on each variety, as you would for any plant unfamiliar to you (but disregard English authors in the main, as their conditions are so dissimilar to ours). Any notes or remembrance of the roses' previous tenders available would be helpful. Connie's a great resource, as are posters here & on the Antique Roses forum where Austins are also much discussed. Search each rose by name & pay particular attention to reports originating from climates like ours. Having been tasked with their care, consider modifying your attitude about growing roses in VA in light of many who do so successfully without fuss. Take a look at Marina's garden & the many Austins she grows beautifully & abundantly for further inspiration. You can learn to care for them well, too, and may even come to appreciate them as many do. As an estate gardener, behooves you to become expert on how to help them thrive with minimal interference. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Marina's rose garden, Amelia, VA
I'm surprised that you're hand watering -- I would expect a large garden to be on a drip irrigation system. Perhaps that's one recommendation that you could make to the owner. I've been watering every other day since June (yes, we have heavy red clay soil in VA but its been a hot & dry summer). I'm disappointed that you don't want to know about roses that are well suited to this climate, its sad to see that sort of ignorance in a professional. Gardening is a bit of a dieing art and those of us with an interest in gardening might feel some obligation to encourage hobby gardening in our communities. |
As a professional landscaper myself, I am embarrassed by your exceedingly rude response to siel and sorry I put you on to Connie. You asked for our help and we gave it based on the info you gave us. No one is trying to tell you how to run your business--no one really has any reason to care about your business. If your interest is confined to the DAs under your care, call David Austin; the company has a website as well as a branch here in the US. Surely, as a professional, you know to go to the source. |
- Posted by beigestonehill (My Page) on Sat, Aug 23, 14 at 23:45
'as a landscaper you should learn about roses and they should be part of your landscaping plans' ' it is sad to see that sort of ignorance in a professional' ' no one really has any reason to care about your business' Wow! you guys are a tough crowd over here in Roses! Ok first of all thank you one and all for your very good sound advice about making these David Austin roses look better, I have learned a great deal and I agree with you vasue I believe I may have been too fussy with them and now I have cleaned them up and backed off them a bit. Seil thank you for your words of encouragement I apologize if I was 'exceedingly rude' to you but even though catsrose does not think so you were telling me what I should do in my business which was not the advice I came looking for here. I know you meant no ill will but the word "should' can be a tough pill to swallow. Cecily in this post I was just trying to get the advice I needed to help me with these David Austin roses I misrepresented |
Here is a link that might be useful: GardenWeb
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 0:06
BTW cecily I have given horticultural talks, I have planted gardens free of charge, and donated hundreds of plants to organizations and people. I have been the horticultural advisor to two eagle scout projects in my community. I have donated vegetables to food pantries and cut flowers to non profit events, so I do believe I have fulfilled my obligations to encourage hobby gardeners in our communities and will continue to do so. |
- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 0:58
I think you forgot the link to your website with your qualifications that we missed. Thank you for your kind apology for coming off a tad rude. |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 9:11
Kippy, talk about a tad rude. I asked for some advise on roses and got a lot more than that! I was called exceedingly rude which I was not, told of my ignorance, told what I should do in my business, and now your snotty remark about a link to my qualifications. I have thanked the people that were kind enough to give me some good advice and defended myself against peoples rude comments. Like I said before you are a tough crowd. |
Hey Beige, thanks for bashing us on the Conifer Forum. |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 13:09
I did not mention you on the Conifer forum ... got a guilty conscience? " its sad to see that sort of ignorance in a professional." deserves bashing. You are not very nice |
To be fair to Beige, he did not mention the rose forum in his post on the conifer forum, he just said he liked that forum better than other forums. I'm going to have to kinda stick up for the guy, all he did was want some advice on how to make his clients DA's look better because he wasn't familiar with those roses and he got more than he bargained for. I'm not taking sides I just think he got defensive when he thought he was being told how to do his job, and I honestly think everyone was just trying to give him what they felt was good advice. I think the people on the rose forum are wonderfully kind and passionate about roses and Beige also seems passionate about plants and gardening. With all this passion can't we just all get along :). |
This post was edited by boncrow66 on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 15:15
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 20:33
Thank you boncrow I appreciate the voice of reason you have brought to the post. First of all I am a she not that that makes much difference. I feel people got their feelings hurt because right from the start I said I was not a big rose fan. This was only mentioned because I find it ironic that I am now in charge of so many David Austins. No one likes to be told what they should be doing and yet I understand seil was only trying to be helpful and was kind enough and big enough to apologize for her part in the misunderstanding. But cecily, catsrose and kippy said hurtful uncalled forthings. It was mean spirited. I look back at my second post where I address seil's comment of what I should do in my business and chuckle that I was called "exceedingly rude. Well that is certainly the pot calling the kettle black. I am sure as you wrote boncrow that the people on the rose forum are wonderfully kind but that was not my experience of three of them I am sorry to say. Those that were kind enough to give me some good advice I so appreciate their wisdom and time it is why I put the post up in the first place. Again thank you for your fair minded assessment of the situation. |
- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 22:24
I am sorry you are having a hard time with these roses. I also think you came looking for some time of "hall pass" as to why it is not your fault the roses have problems. And with some David Austins, that just might have been the case. If it helps, here is your first post: "So I am a professional gardener and have steered most the people I garden for away from roses they are fussy painful and hate the heat and humidity of Virginia. I just got a job on an estate that has at least 35 David Austin roses...." How are we to guess what type of professional gardener you are? You could farm hay or be a mow and blow guy. Rather than come unglued and make your second rude post, it would have been more helpful to answer some of the questions, instead of basically state you know what you are doing and we should not ask these types of question. Did you lead with "Conifers are fussy and I steer clients away from them" when you posted in that forum? With any luck, the roses will turn around and look better, if not maybe asking with a more open frame of mind will help in the future. Have a wonderful day. |
Sorry I called you a He when your a She lol. I will agree that maybe the comment on roses being fussy and painful was a little off putting since this is a rose forum and we are all rose addicts :). I think you got some great advice from people who love roses and I hope you update us on how the DA's are doing. |
- Posted by Don_in_Colorado 6a (My Page) on Sun, Aug 24, 14 at 23:40
Hostas are always very nice, and VERY EASY to grow. Perhaps hostas are your true calling... Don B. |
Hydrangeas are gorgeous--especially the hydrangea paniculatas which can take the sun. I'm a rose addict, but there's nothing to be ashamed of in loving hydrangeas also--and hostas. : ) I have only ever received helpful advice on this forum. Kate |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 8:48
Kippy my second post is far from rude compared to the treatment I got from you and a couple of others. As I admitted in my last post I realize starting out the post with the fact that I steer people away from roses for their "maintenance free" gardens was probably the source of the tension. As I mentioned before I said it because I find it ironic and funny that I now have so many roses in my care. I answered questions and some people were very helpful with good advice. Never was I asking for a hall pass I know I was doing something wrong that is why I came looking for advice. But I came looking for advice on what to do with my sad DA roses not on what to do with my business or my education of other roses. You did not have to guess what type of gardener I am to help me, all I wanted was some advice on DA roses. You continue to have this edge to your post please give it a rest. Have a wonderful day. Dublinbay and don yes I love all hydrangeas and most hostas and use them a lot in my garden design work. I really understand why all of you love roses so much I love them too and have several on my property. At home I do not care if the roses drop most of their leaves in the summer they come back in the fall and look great. When I came from Maine 18 years ago I brought 3 plants one was a rose Suzanne Verrier turned me on to back when she had a nursery in Maine, I still have it and I still love it. I just do not use them much in my garden designs for reasons I have stated before. I am open minded and will go see Connie and find out which roses thrive in the heat and humidity of Virginia. I am sure there are plenty of DA roses that do better here than some of the ones I am looking after. The owner of the estate picks the roses for their blooms not for how they do in Virginia. There are 35 roses in this garden one third of them look fairly healthy, one third look a bit sad but I have faith they will be ok as the weather cools and one third of them were weak when I took this job and really look to be at deaths door. They all get the same treatment and are planted in the same bed so it says to me that there is a big difference in heat and humidity tolerance of the different DA roses. I did get some very helpful advice here and appreciate it. Don my true calling is conifers. I actually like conifers and roses together. Most of the people I garden for do not like conifers much which I am ok with and I do not try to change their minds nor do I belittle them for their taste. I do not tell people what they should and should not do unless they ask. I asked for advice on some roses and got a whole lot more! BTW dublinbay I have that rose and it is a thing of beauty. |
One thing to keep in mind is that Mr. Austin does not live in Virginia, and has not visited there. He really doesn't "Get" the differences in climate and conditions between where he is, and the Southern Eastern Seaboard. Your client is one of the problems, as she's gone and selected roses that probably won't ever be perfect in her garden -- but there ARE roses that grow well in VA. Consider that, perhaps, your role in her garden is to open her eyes to roses that WILL excel for her, rather than those that will be cascading failures. Jeri |
OK folks, I think we should give it a rest here. Beige, you've more than explained yourself. I'm sorry that these DAs are problematic for you but truthfully most all of them usually are high maintenance roses. As gorgeous as they are they're bred for a different climate. Since your client chose them you're stuck with them and all we can do is try and help you out. Normally for fungal diseases we recommend the Bayer Rose and Shrub Disease Control. Most of us do NOT like any of the combination products like the 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 because they are less effective and overkill at the same time. The Bayer fungicide used regularly according to the package instructions should take care of the black spot problem. My other tip is that a lot of the DA roses are water hogs. Water them deeper and more frequently and that may also help the situation. If they are growing as free standing shrubs maybe thinning out some of the interior growth to help create more air circulation would also help. It they are on trellises try and make sure they have good air flow in and around them. There are two different thoughts on overhead watering. The old camp says never overhead water because it promotes black spot. The newer thinking is that a good hosing off once a week can actually reduce BS spores from adhering to the leaves. My advice is experiment and see what works for you. That's a big key to roses. Every one reacts differently in a different climate and sometimes even a different spot in the yard. |
- Posted by meredith_e 7B Piedmont NC (My Page) on Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 17:56
I was going to mention the Bayer product. 2-3 rounds of it will really help if your client's roses look like many of mine can here in the summer. Then the JBs just totally wreak havoc. JBs may be more attracted to Austins because of their great scents. You might suggest Milky Spore to your client for her yard, as I've heard that can help with the JBs. And contact (short-acting) sprays or hand-picking is probably what most folks do. Systemic insecticides would hurt the bees too much that still come to the blooms, so I don't like those. I usually cut off my blooms in the summer because grasshoppers and JBs are just so intense here. The LSU and fall blooms are wonderful that way :) Your client might not realize what an ordeal South-Eastern pests and disease pressures are for roses, lol! That really is true, I think. I love the other 3 seasons (including rosehips in winter) much more than MSU-LSU here ;) |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Mon, Aug 25, 14 at 21:40
Thank you seil and meredith for the very good advice. I have notice that these roses seem to want more water Yes Jeri my owner is part of the problem, she is not a gardener and her expectations can be somewhat unreasonable. She has a house in Nantucket and does not understand why her roses here in the hot humid south do not do as well as her roses in New England. I am open to any suggestions of good roses for this area but I am afraid the owner is not. |
Yep that's has to be hard when clients are not realistic about what would do well in their garden. You can tell her that their are roses more appropriate for her home in the humid south but if she isn't open to that there is nothing you can do. Good luck! |
If she is not there for a long period of time during the summer (Japanese beetle season) why not just disbud the roses? That way they are spending their energy on growth, roots etc. and not on blooms she won't see to appreciate. The beetles will leave without blooms. You can time when you stop disbudding so that on her arrival home she as a flush of blooms on healthier bushes. Granted if she's home in a couple weeks it's probably too late for disbudding, but it might be a plan for next year. |
I guess, you could tell her that SHE doesn't like the hot humid months in the area --- and neither do the roses she's selected. I wish we all had better suggestions for you. But you DO have our sympathy. And I think about Mrs. Keays -- a New Yorker who, when she bought a country place in Maryland, dug in and learned about the roses that had grown there for a couple of hundred years, and became a famous scholar of roses. Too bad you don't have a client like that. |
omigosh, what a challenging job you have. You have my sympathy too. The older David Austin roses are SO much harder to get them to bloom like the newer ones. I planted some DA roses this spring and the oldies like Graham Thomas, Tamora, and Scepter D'isle (oldies) are doing so much worse and recover much slower than the newer roses such as Queen of Sweden and Lady of Shallot though they were all affected by JB badly. Graham Thomas has yet given me a flower! |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Thu, Aug 28, 14 at 23:38
Love the idea of telling her she does not like the hot and humid months why should her roses Jeri. Thanks for your sympathy. Actually the roses are starting to look a wee bit better. I am watering them daily, pruned them lightly and hand picking the last of the JB. The roses are a pain but everything else looks great and is fairly low maintenance. It is such a beautiful property I feel very lucky to have the job. I will get these roses figured out in time. Kousa I have noticed that some of the DA roses are better bloomers than others so that has to do with when they were developed? |
I also think some DA just do better in certain climates. I have 3 but hose ones that are suited to my hot humid climate and they are thriving, but they are still babies planted this past spring. It could be your client just picked them for their blooms and not for how well they would do in her climate. Glad to hear they are doing better. |
While many older DAs are more temperamental, that isn't true in all cases--nor is it true that newer ones are 'better"--though I will concede that many (but not all) of the newer ones--in general--have improved features such as better disease-resistance. DA has so many roses out there that it is dangerous to make too many broad generalizations--you will miss the amazing variety of his roses if you do. Like people, each rose is unique, although it may have some traits in common with some other DA roses. You would have better luck if you deal with individual DA roses. If you need a shorter one that is bushy, has dark dramatic blooms, is disease-resistant, is fragrant, and reblooms well, then I can give you a specific recommendation (Munstead Wood, in this case--one of his newer roses). Or do the reverse and ask about the strong and weak points of Scepter'd Isle (a somewhat older DA), and I can tell you about its beauty and good repeat performance, but how its blooms tend to fall apart rather quickly and it might need occasional spraying for BS, etc. But when you ask about all DA roses or even large groups of them, most generalizations would be meaningless--except that I will generalize that a number of his newer roses show improvement in certain key areas--such as disease-resistance, but be careful. Some of the new ones need to be sprayed just like some of the older ones did. The pragmatic question your employer should be addressing is which DAs do better in your region--and collect replies from gardeners in your region. I'm inclined to think that in Virginia, most DAs will need some spraying--but I don't grow roses in Virginia, so what do I know? : ) Good luck. Kate |
Been on this forum for years ...gone thru condescension, mocking, insults. Etc. have met some kind funny positive generous rosers.. Have the most beautiful roses in my county and I credit the people on the forum. how they communicate with others is their problem, not yours. Just garner the info and keep on keeping on. Try pure bred dog people if you really want to feel put down. They have elevated arrogance to an art. I still like and stand by my original post above. Remember....these are things of beauty gifted to us for enjoyment not contention.. |
And that is very good information you have provided, susan--very helpful. Kate |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Sat, Aug 30, 14 at 10:50
Thank you everyone for this great information and support I so appreciate the kindness and advice. I would love a list of DA roses that may do better in this climate than others. I can always try to direct the owner towards roses that may be better choices for our climate, she may be receptive. Ha ha love the comment about pure bred dogs maybe that is why I have 4 mutts. |
- Posted by mad_gallica Z5 Eastern NY (My Page) on Sat, Aug 30, 14 at 11:32
Basically, a heavy-duty spray program goes with the territory. I don't imagine there are more than one or two roses that your employer would like that aren't going to need significant spraying. So a 'good' rose is going to be one that does well with fungicide applied at the longest recommended interval, while a 'bad' one defoliates no matter how much stuff is poured on it. Those do exist. Most repeat blooming roses love heat. They also like humidity, but that can bring blackspot. So the big trick to successfully growing roses in most of the east coast is to figure out how to manage the blackspot. If you control the garden's goals, then managing it by growing carefully selected, highly disease resistant roses is possible. However, if you don't control the goals, that may not be an option (been there, done that, at least they aren't insisting on fragrance) |
Kate is a great resource. She has a great deal of experience growing roses. I am only a beginner and I have made many mistakes along the way. Though I have learned a great deal from the nice folks on this forum. Their advice are spot on and very helpful. The two DA roses, Lady of Shallot and Queen of Sweden recommended by Kate are doing very well for me in spite of the JB damage and blackspot. These two recover much quicker in term of foliage and blooms than the other DA roses that I have. The worst ones are Graham Thomas and Scepter D'Isle, very slow in recovering from disease and JB damage. BTW, I am on the east coast in PA near Philly. Best of luck to you. Once you find the right formula, I believe that you will love growing these roses. |
I am in Texas so am not much help for advice in your climate. But if the roses aren't doing as well as what you would like before your client comes home, what about planting some lovely fall annuals around them - for some color so perhaps your client would understand that the roses are getting ready for their fall show but she will still have some color? Are you at liberty to replace things for her? If so, maybe add something like Belinda's Dream - a bullet proof prolific bloomer for me and many others. And it is definitely true about dog people - I had a show cocker spaniel once - I couldn't even pet my own dog! Made the trainer mad as a hornet when I took him home after he was "finished" - won all his championships. He made a marvelous pet but I would never subject him to the show ring again. I have showed horses all my life, and horse people [like rose people] are wonderful. I too have mutts! They are the best! I grow Austins - they are rather persnickety but I love them. I do have to baby them, don't mind as I baby all the rest of my roses. They are lovely, tho. I think my best one might be Tess of the d'Ubervilles......its a climber that blooms all the time and is tough as nails. Good luck to you! |
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Sometimes silence is the better part of valor, Molineux. : ) Kate |
- Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on Wed, Sep 3, 14 at 21:00
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- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Wed, Oct 15, 14 at 8:37
I just wanted to thank all of you kind people that gave me good sound advice for my problems with the DA roses on one of my properties. They have all recovered beautifully with the cool fall weather and are blooming beautifully. I learned a lot about DA rose from you all and will advise my owner on what DA roses to buy in the future. Thank you again |
That's awesome! Glad to hear that everything worked out for you and the roses. Thanks for the update:). |
Yes, we do appreciate the update. Nothing more satisfying in the garden than healthy roses, Austins especially, blooming away like there was no tomorrow! Next time your employer actually asks you for advice on which Austins to plant, come here and ask specifically for the most bs resistant Austins. You may still have to spray sometimes, but at least you improve the odds when the rose itself is bs resistant. Like, look at Princess Anne, or the repeat ramblers like Malvern Hills or the new Albrighton Rambler, or if you can wait for Austin to introduce it in the next year or so, Olivia Rose Austin--it is a wonderful disease-resistant beauty! And of course I still adore Munstead Wood and Lady of Shalott. And Molineux (though I do have to give him an occasional spray--but not much). Oh, and for a climber, the Wedgewood Rose is doing terrifically well in my garden--disease-resistant and bloomiferous (although not in its first year). Those right there could give your employer's gardens a whole new lease on life and make your gardening responsibilities a lot easier to bear. : ). Kate |
- Posted by roseblush1 8a/Sunset 7 (My Page) on Wed, Oct 15, 14 at 12:54
beigestonehill Thank you for the update. Although I've been growing roses for a couple of decades, I am always learning something new about roses. They are the best teachers. You have the added issue of dealing with clients and their expectations, which can be quite difficult, but it sounds like you have a talent for that that I could never possess. Kate is right in that sharing our experiences with the roses we grow gives us a leg up on which roses may do well in our gardens. I know it has made a difference for me. Smiles, |
- Posted by beigestonehill z 6 /7VA (My Page) on Wed, Oct 15, 14 at 18:33
everyone has been so great and informative I have learned a lot from you all. I now have a list of the DA roses that do well here in VA. Your advise and experience with these roses has been incredibly helpful to me again thanks Lynn |
Because your employer likes Austin roses, which are bred to have bloom shapes which resembles that of Old Roses. , you might try introducing your employer to some of the original Old Roses, many of which do particularly well in the South, and hundreds of which - bloom more often than Austin roses can because they do not have a period of dormancy, - are beautiful plants, even when not in bloom. - more information about these on the antique roses page at gardenweb each of these roses may be seen in photos at helpmefind.com /roses under search and plant. or on gardenweb under search -Old Garden "Tea" class ( a totally different class (or group) than Hybrid Tea. Because Tea roses do not go dormant in the winter, and they bloom on short flowering stems, they re-bloom faster than Hybrid Teas or Austin roses, and begin to bloom earlier in spring, and later through autumn. a few of the more popular Tea roses that I love: apricot 'Lady Hillingdon' a fragrant apricot rose that I've counted as being in bloom for more than 150 days, ( an average rose flush lasts between 28 and 33 days, during its first bloom cycle of the year with no less than 33% of its full bloom output during that time. (its' pollen is sterile which is why it blooms so much without ever needing to be dead-headed). Yellow 'Etoile de Lyon' my favorite lemony yellow old garden Tea, it has a scent which is called "delicious" by one author and to me smells of honeysuckle, and fresh cream with vanilla in it. Yellow/ with some pink. roguevalleyroses.com Marie Van Houtte (lovely scent, lots of prickles) Mrs. Dudley Cross similar hues but nearly no prickles. Golden Yellow Pink, or pink blend. Red blend Noisette class Rosa moschata is a wild white Musk rose that is very fragrant that was used to breed the first Noisette rose. It too is a wonderful garden plant. I'd ask locally which roses are most disease resistant in your area. The only reason, I believe, that everyone doesn't grow Old Garden Tea and Noisette rosebushes is that they cannot: roses of the 3 evergreen classes are not cold hardy, but we who are fortunate to live in California or the South can grow such wonderful roses. Well thats my tuppunce. Good luck and God bless, I'm sorry if we were rough with you, P.S. all in all, I'd say my evergreen roses need about 1/3rd to 1/2 less care than my Austin roses. |
Great to hear, Beige! This was a sweltering Summer with the sun more intense than I recall, though that's been building noticeably for several years now. Felt like being in the Florida Keys many days! Coming on the heels of last Winter's extended cold & delayed Spring, double whammy for plants and those who care for them. That you've successfully shepherded them through this difficult year is a real credit to you & to them. The Austin's seem particularly "vocal" about what they do & don't like as individuals, sulking when unhappy & rejoicing when content. Rather a help in learning each's preference, since they make it clear in no uncertain terms. The roses here get a generous helping of leaf compost spread at their feet a few inches away from the base right about now, later covered with oak leaves as a tuck in for Winter when those fall. By Spring both have further melted into the soil & another helping of compost alone is applied on top. Can't say if I'm feeding the worms or the roses - hopefully both - along with the soil micro-organisms. Happy worms aerate & till this mineral rich clay-based soil to help keep it from waterlogging, adding their fertilizer in the process. If the roses ask for it or I'm feeling frisky, they receive some fish-seaweed Neptune's Harvest during the growing season (watered in or foliar) & maybe compost if more is ready. Don't treat for fungal or other disease besides keeping the surface cleaned of fallen rose leaves & stripping the occasional affected leaflets, and rinsing foliage touched by rare mildew with a gentle water spray when necessary. With this approach in this climate, important to choose roses with disease resistance under similar circumstances. A number of Austin's have come & gone through the years, though I'm not familiar with recent releases. Those that endured & thrive include Golden Celebration, The Endeavour & Abe Darby. Abe grows in his own spot downwind of other roses, isolated for his tendency to spot at the base when weather conditions push him, but even he does very well in the main, shrugging it off with a little attention to removing maybe 20% of his foliage showing the beginning inroads. The Endeavour blooms its best with high temps, really loving the heat. Its blooms are spectacular with chameleon hues that change daily & solid perfume. Apparently not widely grown, it's happy here. So is Golden Celebration, which blooms generously & continually from early to late. Another rose which Austin offers & which he's used in breeding is Boerner's Aloha, predating but in the style of his English Roses. Thrives here as a bountiful beauty with strong perfume & highly recommend in similar climates. Keep in mind these are grown in mixed perennial settings, a garden with roses rather than a rose garden. Wishing you continued success with your roses, and a long Indian Summer going forward in which to enjoy them! |
Here is a link that might be useful: The Endeavour
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