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Ohio is not yet in the top tier of states for small businesses to operate, according to
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Turnout for the previous contest was abysmal so please please please get something in for the Sept - Oct contest fellas! It's not a contest if nobody participates! I'm going to put this up super early so that everybody has a lot of time to work with.
About the theme ... I really liked the theme of secrecy in The Malingerer & wouldn't mind reading something similar so I therefore decided that the theme for this round is going to be ... *drum roll*
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The wheels are turning in my head. . . I think I can work with this.
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I'm afraid The End anthology is pulling folks away, and I've been busy with work, so haven't had time to write. I still have tons of work this month, but I'll try to squeeze in a story. Great theme, by the way.
September 4th, 2012, 03:46 AM #4
Idea taking hold...must remain less ambitious...plotting out sequence of scenes...
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I really need to get back on this wagon, been focusing too much on the flash. And this is sparking all kinds of ideas...
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I remember these. Oh how I miss them. Last one I wrote, I sold (many a year ago). I may participate, but what I write might get sent off to see if I can sell it.
Glad to see these have kept going.
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Did that make sense?
Anyway, would be good to see some fresh blood, oh, I mean, a new author to read.
September 5th, 2012, 10:45 PM #8
I will see what I can come up with. I also need to do something for the flash fiction as well.
September 10th, 2012, 04:10 PM #9
This sparked a really fun idea in my head. Looking forward to delving into it.
September 19th, 2012, 07:02 AM #10
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Hello dear..
what kind of writing to write of this forum..?
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September 25th, 2012, 05:41 AM #12
I'll try.
As usual, I will most likely fail but it's worth a crack. I think I might actually write about an actual skeleton in a closet ...
I have such a wicked idea! I do hope I get some time to knock it out.
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Someone might have to give Caedus a PM-nudge. I'll do that later if he doesn't surface before...later...
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Problem with submitting
Hey guys. For some reason it says my story can't be posted to the story sub-forum because the text is to long 36947 characters and it want's me to reduce it to 20000. How can I even post my story?


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15. The Haven of Rivendell
Stretched out on a couch, Dírhael spoke without opening his eyes. "He's only a week overdue, daughter. Surely you know better than to expect a Ranger on the hour."
Gilraen put down her handiwork. "Of course. But it's more than ten days, not a week. It's been nearly twenty years since I had all my loved ones together. And I fear Hallor will call you back before Estel comes."
"I will not leave before Aragorn comes," Dírhael said grumpily, emphasizing the name. "But I am enjoying the peace that his absence lends us."
"That's not the first time you've made such a remark, papa. What am I supposed to think? Do you dislike my son?"
Dírhael opened his eyes and gave Gilraen what she called his Father look. "That is an absurd question, daughter. You know how I regard my family. But he is not a restful young man, to say the least."
Resuming her work, Gilraen smiled to herself. True enough, father. And indeed I do know that you rarely let pass your lips how much you love us all. "Still, I worry. How can I not? Elrond does too, I know." Although he thinks he hides it from me, I know well he is distressed at this story of Estel's fall. She sighed to herself. Ever since her son's unfortunate entanglement with his daughter, she had felt uneasy in Elrond's presence. Neither of them had ever spoke of it, but it lay like a shadow across their earlier easy companionship. "Is it for nothing that Elrond sends scouts to find Gandalf? That Thranduil sends tidings of the Nazgûl returned to Dol Guldur?"
"Your woman's worry does no good," her father said sternly. "Else we'd all be safe if you just fret enough."
Gilraen smiled to herself again. How I love him, my difficult father! "Yes, papa."
"Humph," he said. "Now you are humoring an old man." But he lay back on his couch and closed his eyes again.
Gilraen resumed her work, and the slow peace of the day, like golden drops of honey seeping from a sieve, settled on her. Her father dozed. He has never had a true rest like this. May he visit me often in the years to come.
The brisk footsteps in the hallway signaled her mother's approach. Ivorwen's face glowed as she burst into the room. "Word has just come—Estel has crossed the Ford. He'll be here tomorrow."
"Aragorn," said Dírhael.
Ivorwen ignored him. "We will have a dinner for the family tomorrow. Elrond has announced a feast for all in three days."
"He is well?" Gilraen asked. "He is not hurt?"
"Not that anyone said. Don't worry so." Ivorwen patted her cheek fondly.
He is safe, Gilraen thought, relief washing over her. She had hardly realized how much anxiety had gripped her. He is safe. That's all that matters.
"How is it word reaches the House so quickly?" Dírhael grumbled.
"The sentries," Gilraen said.
"Sentries who fly through the air to bring news to Elrond?"
"You know you are not to ask such questions."
"You mean I know better than to expect an explanation. Now I understand why Elrond is so famously courteous: it's to avoid answers. No doubt, if I asked, he would say how happy he is that Aragorn has returned to the Valley. Just as much of an answer as I got to my other question: a warm smile and sweet words about what an honor it was to house my daughter and grandson all these years."
Every time she thought of her father's interview with Elrond, Gilraen shuddered. "Even you would not dare question Elrond about his defenses, papa. For all your brave talk, I know you are too wise for that."
Dírhael snorted. "No worry, daughter. I know when to hold my tongue."
The next day she waited on the broad front steps of the House when Estel rode into the yard: Elladan and Elrohir had ridden ahead to meet him on the road, bringing another mount to speed his way. Weary, gaunt, and bearing a bloody bandage around his arm, her son resisted her embraces. "I am all mud, lady mother, and unfit for your company."
"Foolishness," she said, alarm spiking yet again. And yet somehow he looked older and taller, as if in less than a year he had aged several. "What happened? How were you hurt?"
"I ran into some Orcs east of the Weather Hills, but they had the worst of it."
She suppressed her urge to cry out, knowing he would hate her fuss. "You are bleeding."
Elrohir said, "The wound is healing, Gilraen. He needs rest and food, is all."
"First of all, a bath," said Aragorn. "Then a hot meal, then sleep. I will keep you company in the morning, mother."
And so she had to wait for the family meal, which became a late breakfast the next day. Looking much better without the grime of the road and after long night's sleep, her son ate heartily of the good food she set out and told them of his journey. His eager face and strong voice reminded her of the many times Estel had sat in that very place, telling her of his latest deeds in the Wild.
"We spent spring at Sarn Ford, and scouted south and west of the Shire. What odd creatures those Hobbits are! I had to force myself not to stare. So comical and harmless, and surely their land is the safest place in all Eriador. There is nothing to fear there. But in Bree—'the grandest town in your realm, my lord,' Halbarad said to me—we heard tales of Trolls east of the Weather Hills. Rangers later told me some of the hillfolk had fled to the downs. Some trouble between their tribes, I understand. I stayed the summer at Fornost, up the Greenway, with our people there. Did you know the Breelanders call it 'Deadmen's Dike'?"
Dírhael snorted. "That's the least insulting name they have for it."
Aragorn's eyes twinkled. "And what is their name for you, grandfather?"
Dírhael's lips twitched. "The Old Wolf. They are not stupid, for all their innocence."
Aragorn laughed. "Indeed not."
"And you?"
"I think they deemed me too new for a special name. At least, I did not hear any. I traveled as 'Anborn,' however, for safety. Well, a month ago, leaving Fornost, Halbarad and I went across the downs to the northern reach of the Weather Hills to join the post there. There'd been one Orc raid from the north—not Uruks this time, but lesser goblins, nothing seemingly beyond the usual but that we know Mordor is awakening. When it came time to leave for Rivendell, I struck out alone across the country toward the Hoarwell. And it is well I did, because I saw signs of Troll activity there. I did not see them, but only the debris of their wrecking."
He paused for a long drink of hot tea—his favorite, Gilraen knew, with honey to sweeten. "And then I ran across two Orcs—scouting ahead, I guess, since their fellows were not long behind. Well, I took them, but got this wound in the process, and the others caught on to my presence and began to tail me. So all the way across the downs it was hide and seek. There were too many for me to take, so I had to hide in the night, alert without sleep, and run in the day. As a result, I slept little and ate less."
"Foolhardy," Dírhael said as he speared a muffin with a fork and lifted it to his plate.
Aragorn raised his eyebrows. "To run from Orcs?"
"To go across such dangerous country alone."
Aragorn shrugged. "We must, I think. Too few men and too much territory to cover. And I mean to see every part of Eriador as soon as my feet will take me there."
"A long journey," said Dírhael skeptically.
"Have some of this gooseberry jam," Gilraen said, lifting a small blue pot. "It is superb."
Ivorwen laughed. "You will not distract them from a disagreement, my darling."
"I shall try all the same," Gilraen said. "How long I have dreamed of this day! Nearly all my dear ones together. We are lacking only Iorlas."
"It could happen often if you would agree to return to the Angle," said Dírhael, "as I wish."
"My dear," said his wife, "do not be quarrelsome."
"I mean to enlist Aragorn's support in this."
"You will fail," said Aragorn. "I would prefer her to remain here, where she is safe. That should count for much with you."
"She can be safe in the Angle."
"Not like here."
"We protect our own people, at whatever cost," said Dírhael, frowning. "Despite Elrond's views."
Ivorwen laid her hand on his. "Husband, let's not have this argument again."
"Since you raise it," Aragorn said, "I would like to know if you have spoken to Elrond about this."
"Yes, I did," said Dírhael. "Of course."
"And he said?"
"He told me nothing. He said his answer was you."
"That's what I would have expected."
"I appreciate his point," Dírhael said, "as far as that goes. But he still does not answer why he believed us unable to protect our own children. I did not want to join my voice to the protest at the council meeting, but I, too, wonder about this. Why refuse to tell us anything? Why leave these questions, whether you and Gilraen even lived, causing such anguish to your family?"
"It seems to me that everyone knew quite well that we were here, whether Elrond admitted it or not," Aragorn said. "No one expressed surprise, just anger or perhaps relief."
"All the more reason not to have this secrecy. And to keep us out of the Valley for all these years? I will never accept that necessity."
Gilraen was looking from her son to her father and back again. "Do you always argue so?" she asked.
Ivorwen chuckled. "They butt heads, my dear. It's on account of being so alike."
Dírhael snorted. "He is a young pup, heir of Isildur or no."
"I won't argue with that," Aragorn said.
"For myself," Ivorwen said, "I'm glad you both were here in the Valley all those years, and I agree with Gilraen and Aragorn that she should stay here. I am well aware, Dírhael, of your reason: you simply want your daughter nearer. It gives credit to your heart, husband dear, but not your head. Have you forgotten how difficult these last years have been? Perhaps we would have lost Aragorn to the fevers that took so many children fifteen years ago."
Gilraen shook her head. "I am still shocked and grieved over Ariel's death."
"That was perhaps the biggest single blow since you left us," said Ivorwen. "Her pregnancy had gone well, but then the child—a son—was stillborn. We had no sign of trouble until the very end. Beleg has never gotten over it. I felt so helpless, but I will say no more lest I spoil the occasion."
Aragorn said, "There are troubles enough today. I have not yet asked about Saelind."
Ivorwen laid her hand on his. "She died last February. You had not yet heard, I gather."
"Not formally," Aragorn said. "But I knew. She died at night on the fifteenth, is that not so?"
"In her sleep," Ivorwen said. "A peaceful death. But how did you know that?"
His eyes seemed to look inward. "I saw it."
"Ah," Ivorwen said softly. "I thought you had some of the Sight, and so it is. But it is better not to speak too much of it.
Aragorn nodded, and returned to his hotcakes.
Ai, my son, your gifts are too much burden. Gilraen sighed, and took up her glass. "Well, then," she said softly. "This morning we will remember our lost ones, too, as we enjoy each other's company here for the first time." And she smiled through her tears, as the face of her dead husband, so like her son's, filled her mind.
Knowing the importance that Elrond placed on such formalities, Gilraen had passed her mother several of her treasures in colors to suit her plainer style, and had arranged for a fine brocaded tunic to be delivered to her father. "We must look more than our best at the feast," she said. "It is more than a welcome to Estel, it is an honor to all the family."
"Just so, my darling," said Ivorwen.
For herself Gilraen chose a flowing, soft blue gown with a girtle of silver, and arranged her braids in a tressure netted with opals. She brushed soft, curling tendrils to frame her face, and took a good look at herself in the polished mirror in her dressing room. She would be forty-five in December, in several months time—for a woman of Dúnedain blood, still young.
She heard a step behind her and turned to see her son in the doorway. He bowed. "You are enchanting, as always."
She laughed and cast a critical mother's eye over his tall figure. "You will do—plain dress as usual, but you do wear it with a lordly air."
He wore a simple deep green tunic, his only ornament the Ring of Barahir on his finger, his hair and beard well trimmed. To her eye he looked well but pale beneath the sunburn of his summer on the northern downs. He held out his hand and opened it so that she could see what lay there. "I asked for this from Elrond. Will you pin it on my breast?"
Cupped in his strong, capable hand, the Elendilmir gleamed—small, but so exquisite. Taking it, she fastened it to the rich cloth on his right shoulder. "Kingly, I should say," she said with a smile, and smoothed out a wrinkle. "An appropriate honor for the occasion."
He bowed again and held out his arm to her, and together they left for the Hall of Feasts. And how much of this kingly appearance is for the sake of a certain daughter of Elrond? Lady Arwen, will you break my son's heart yet again? Underneath her worry for her son's happiness was a sting of hurt pride: for all his love and guardianship of the line of Isildur, Elrond would never consider the Chieftain of the Dúnedain to be a suitable husband for his daughter.
The mellow light of the late summer afternoon gilded the great hall, where the candles were as yet unlit. On her son's arm, Gilraen joined her parents and Elladan and Elrohir at the high table on the dais. Elrond and Arwen had not yet entered, but soon Gilraen's quick ears caught the rich tones of Arwen's musical voice. She tried to be discreet about watching her son's reaction as Arwen and Elrond approached. He appeared composed and calm, but Gilraen knew that look of quiet intensity in his eyes.
Ai! She is so lovely, how can he not lose his heart? I am fortunate that Arathorn never knew her.
The Lady of Rivendell moved across the room with a dance-like step as natural as breath. Rising onto the dais, she bowed gravely to her guests, her eyes courteous, remote. After murmuring words of welcome to Gilraen and her parents, she turned to the Heir of Isildur. "Welcome, Lord Aragorn, our guest of highest honor. I regret that I have not greeted you until now, but pressing duties occupied me."
He raised her hand to his lips. "Lady."
She bowed her head and moved deliberately to her seat under a silver canopy, too far away for them to talk to each other.
Seated next to her son, Gilraen was painfully aware of his quiet distraction throughout the feast. As always, his grave courtesy charmed, but his mirthful side, usually a delight at such occasions for merrymaking, was not in evidence. Rivendell's kitchens had poured out their very best, and their best was a feast few in Middle-earth ever enjoyed in their lifetimes, but Aragorn seemed to have little appetite.
Gilraen noticed her mother watching him curiously. She said, with a gesture at his plate: "Do you not care for the salad, Aragorn?"
He looked down at his untouched plate of delicate summer greens. Everyone else at the table had done with that course. The servers were waiting for him to finish before removing his plate.
"Usually," he said hastily. "But it does not suit me today." He nodded to the server to take the dish.
Dírhael said, "You look like you would rather be slaying dragons."
Aragorn smiled, and picked up his goblet of wine. "I am more thirsty than hungry."
"A wine worthy of quenching the thirst of a god, I say," said Dírhael, and he raised his cup to his lips. Aragorn joined him.
Good, father. Distract him.
By the time the celebration moved to the Hall of Fire, her son's eyes were bright with wine and some of the strain lurking in his jaw had gone. Relieved, Gilraen sank into the enjoyment of the music. Aragorn stood nearby, talking with friends from his youth. With satisfaction she saw that he had his back to Arwen, who sat with her brothers by the fireside.
The music rose and fell, as voices entered and left the melody, all the while a flute and harp trilling like soft birdsong.
Her father's voice, raised in argument, cut through her peace. He loved to talk philosophy and ancient lore with Lindir and Erestor; now they were engaged in a sharp exchange about the sons of Fëanor.
"Dior should have given them the Silmaril, it's that simple," Dírhael insisted.
Gilraen heard her mother groan softly. "Not again."
"You don't understand," Erestor said. "The Silmaril was far more than an extremely valuable jewel. Dior rebuilt Doriath with its power. Without it, they would have been unprotected."
"It didn't protect them from Celegorm."
"Nothing could have done that," Lindir said.
"Do you persist in your neutrality, Lindir?" Dírhael asked him.
"I follow Elrond in this. He will not speak against either side, as you know."
"He has a good reason," Dírhael persisted. "You, in contrast, are not Dior's grandson and Maedhros's foster son. Nor did Celegorm's manservant leave your mother's brothers to starve in the wilderness."
Ivorwen snapped her eyes to her husband and his companions. "Perhaps you will take your argument outside? It's quite lovely with the waxing of the moon," she said sweetly.
Well done, mother. At least Elrond was not yet in the room to overhear this unwise conversation.
Obediently, the three moved off through the arched doorway into the fragrant evening. Ivorwen sighed with contentment, but Gilraen did not rediscover her peace. Her son now stood at Arwen's side in a shadowed corner. His two hands held one of hers, his head bent over her as he spoke into her ear. She stood motionless, not speaking, her eyes cast down, the pale oval of her lovely face hard to read.
Across the room, with the lilting music filling her ears, Gilraen could not hear his words. My son, so unwise, give up this hopeless love.
Everyone else had to be seeing it too. Gilraen tried not to look at Elrond, who had just entered the hall and now sat in his great chair at the fire, his eyes filled with light. A king of the Elves, for all he refuses the title, heir of Doriath and Gondolin. Fortunately—or not, Gilraen hardly knew—Arwen withdrew her hand from Aragorn's and, with a small but firm shake of her hand, walked away. He stood gazing after her for a long moment, his face full of the mania of love, and then swiftly left the hall.
At least now I will not have to watch the disaster unfolding before me. Perhaps there will be a few hours of peace and music. And father, at least, was out of the room. May it be that mother did not notice.
But she knew there was no chance of that.
When at last, in the wee hours of the night, they returned to Gilraen's chambers, the door to Aragorn's room was firmly shut and dark. Either he already slept, or had gone out to spend the night with the trees and the stars—a habit of his from childhood, when he would disappear for a day, or two, to work out his distress. He called it "practicing his woodcraft," but Gilraen knew the real purpose.
"All right," said Ivorwen, as she threw open the doors to the balcony. "We are quite alone, and now you are going to tell me all about it."
"Father?" Gilraen asked.
"Already snoring. His arguing wore him quite out." Ivorwen gestured her out into the air, where the summer night smiled upon them. "What is going on between Aragorn and Elrond's daughter?"
Gilraen groaned and wrung her hands. "I was so hoping he would get over it."
"I'm listening. Tell me."
"I don't really know. He would not tell me much. Something happened between them, and then there was a quarrel. It happened right before he left the Valley for Thurnost. Oh, mother, it will not do. It will not do at all."
"Why not?"
"Elrond's daughter? Isn't that enough?"
"Does Elrond dislike it? He seemed to me to be keeping to a studied indifference."
"I don't know for certain what Elrond thinks about it, but I can guess. The Elves regard such matters very differently from the practices among the Dúnedain."
"So I have noticed," said Ivorwen wryly. "They have an ease and freedom that I quite envy—especially the women."
"I have never gotten comfortable with it, but Estel was brought up to it. He has kept company with a few of the women here—not that I know any details." She laughed uneasily. "I don't want to ask any more than he wants to tell. A man's own business, as my father taught me."
"He did at that," said her mother. "And speaking of fathers, you were saying about Elrond?"
"Well, Elrond would see it as his daughter's private affair. It is not uncommon for Elf-women to take lovers, and I would be very surprised if Estel were the first—"
Ivorwen rolled her expressive eyes.
"—but I'm sure Elrond would dislike it if it goes on. For Estel's sake, more than hers, I think. He believes my son must dedicate himself to his path, and turn away from all else. It's his destiny—such a burden for a young man. And as you can see, Arwen Undómiel is a large turn in the wrong direction."
"I don't know," said Ivorwen slowly.
"If you knew what kind of woman she is, you would see it."
"I see that she is utterly beautiful and wields a power of her own, as a veritable queen of the Elves."
"She is indeed. From what I understand, she has all but vowed to never marry, to spend her days protecting her people, until they seek the road West. She is Galadriel's granddaughter, you know."
"I figured she must be. Why have I never heard of her before? I knew only that Elrond had two sons. Then I come here and find a daughter."
"There is a mystery about it," Gilraen said. "All I know is that since her mother's capture and torture by the Orcs, she has lived in Lórien, and she is not spoken of to outsiders. It is five hundred years since she was in Rivendell—why should the Dúnedain know her? Neither Estel nor I had even heard of her until suddenly she appeared in Rivendell last August. If only she would have stayed away another few decades."
Ivorwen huffed. "Nice to have so much time! Well, I understand some things better now, like why he is so oblivious to the young women in the Angle. It was beginning to worry me."
"He must marry some day, although that day may be far off, if Elrond is right. There is time. He will get over it," Gilraen said.
"And why are you so sure he will not marry her?"
"Mortals do not wed with the Elf-kin. Only for a great purpose, as the old Tales tell us. You know that. Even he knows that. I did bring it up, and he said he knows better than to expect that. What he does expect I think he hardly knows himself. And she clearly has turned away from him. He will only break his heart."
"I don't know. I don't need my Sight to know that he loves her. The question is, what does she feel about him? I cannot tell, nor See it. But there is some future there, something of great importance. I know, because I Saw her in a dream with the green stone."
"Don't say that," Gilraen said. "You must be wrong. When did you See this?"
"Oh, I am not wrong, my dear. The dream came to me before I ever met her, and I have been wondering since what it means."
"Whatever you do, don't tell him about this dream, mother," Gilraen said. "Please. It will only feed his hopes, which are so very wrong. You don't know him. He feels things too much, you may not know it—"
Ivorwen smiled fondly at her daughter. "My darling, I do know it. There's a lot stirring underneath that young man's quiet. But if there is a future between them, it's for Arwen to tell him, not me, and at a time of her own choosing."
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This Planter Tells You When it Needs Water
- Grow flowers, vegetables and herbs on your deck or patio
- Self-watering planter has an indicator to tell you when the reservoir needs refilling
- Long-lasting, UV-stabilized polypropylene
All of our self-watering planters protect against drought, but this one does more — it has a water-level indicator that tells you when to refill the reservoir, and a convenient funnel that lets you water from the top. Made of UV-stabilized polypropylene, these planters resist cracking, chipping and fading, and the sides are braced to prevent bowing. In Terra Cotta, Stone or Green.
- Made of UV-stabilized polypropylene
- 3-quart reservoir and holds 22 quarts of container mix
- 9-1/2" wide by 8-1/2" high
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- Creambeige Not White
- Have To Spray Paint White
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The description says white but they are cream almost beige.
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- Attractive
- Good size
- Keep Soil Moist
Best Uses
- Container Herb Garden
- On deck
Using it outside my kitchen convenience while cooking. Works great.
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- Is Self Watering
- Not worth the price
- The Water Line Tube Cheap
- Tube Not Sturdy Hard Read
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lettuce and one pepper plant we will see how they do. self watering is nice. the tube you put in for checking water level is in the way of planting in the middle of the box. and when plants grow it will cover it weird place. cheaply made and wont last long . I have another that is sturdier.
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- Easy to set up
- Lasts pretty well
- Plastic Can Bow If On Un
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- Used Under A Window Box
I got this to catch the drips from a window box so as not to waste a single drop of water in dry old california. It fit under just right. I have had these before at my previous house in a small deck space and they lasted very well.
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Except for having to drill drain holes, this product was perfect. And that's not enough to knock it down.
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- Durable
- Easy to set up
- Works Great
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Living in Arizona, watering is critical for a plant to survive. These self-watering troughs are great! They can go about a week before getting watered, so if I go on vacation and the neighbor forgets to water, the plants still have water to get them through until I get home. I will definately order more in the fall!
- Poor Instruction Sheet
- Water Every Day
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- Inside
- Patio Garden
I didn't expect to need to water this planter every day, but it is July and the hottest season, so perhaps that will be the case in other seasons. I suggest that the instructions include diagrams.
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- They last
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These planters are sturdy, durable, maintain their coloration and the best buy for the price. I ordered several at least 6 years ago and they're still going strong. ...ordered six more this year and am about to order more. They can be used anywhere and for just about anything. I've not only planted directly into them, but placed old, worn cocoa matted window boxes in them. Plants don't dry out nearly as quickly. Herbs love them too. A GREAT BUY!
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- Nice Longer Size
- Sturdy Strong Material
- Self-watering Feature
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- Planted Lettuce And Thyme
I like the long size for planting two rows of leaf lettuce. The seeds have sprouted and I'm thinking they will produce a good harvest for fresh salads all summer.
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- For Fresh Vegees
We are using the self watering troughs to grow our vegees weed free. My wife and I enjoy how simple to use and check water levels on these products. We've been telling our friends and neighbors who are looking for an easy way to grow vegees or house plants practically work free.
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PHOTOS - Irish-American Oscar winners slideshow
Here we pay tribute to the Americans of Irish blood who joined the ranks of the acting elite by winning what many consider the ultimate award in the field – the Oscar.
10. Grace Kelly
1954 – Best Actress in a Leading Role, "The Country Girl"
The Irish American screen legend's Oscar win was controversial; many believed Kelly didn't deserve it, and thought the Oscar should have gone to Judy Garland for "A Star is Born."
The Princess of Monaco may be a bit overdramatic as Georgie Elgin, singer Frank Elgin's (Bing Crosby) long-suffering wife, but we feel the need to pay homage to the unforgettable film star, whose Irish roots are traced to Louisburgh, County Mayo.
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9. Thomas Mitchell
1939 – Best Actor in a Supporting Role, "Stagecoach"
This great American character actor and first generation Irish American can be seen in classics such as Gone with the Wind (he plays Scarlett O'Hara's father) and "It's a Wonderful Life" (he's Uncle Billy). His Oscar win finally came for his role in John Ford's classic western, "Stagecoach,"in which Mitchell plays the drunken Doc Boone.
8. Anjelica Huston
1985 – Best Actress in a Supporting Role, "Prizzi's Honor"
Huston, who spent much of her childhood on her father John Huston's Galway estate, has said of the Emerald Isle: "I don't feel anywhere else in the world the way I feel in Ireland. I feel at home there."
She paid homage to her "home" by bringing James Joyce's Gretta to life in the screen adaptation of "The Dead."
In Prizzi's Honor, Huston gets in touch with her Italian roots, creating the unforgettable Maerose Prizzi, daughter of a powerful mobster.
7. Jimmy Cagney
1942 – Best Actor in a Leading Role, "Yankee Doodle Dandy"
Though he's famous for his tough guy gangster roles, Cagney's Oscar win came from his arguably best performance as song-and-dance man George M. Cohan in 1942's "Yankee Doodle Dandy."
The Irish-Norwegian American from New York City makes the movie that is ranked #88 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time.
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6. Jennifer Connelly
2001 – Best Actress in a Supporting Role, "A Beautiful Mind"
Connelly gave a stellar performance as Alicia Nash in Ron Howard's Academy Award winning film. Her portrayal of the wife of schizophrenic and mathematical genius John Nash earned Connelly not only earned the actress an Oscar, but also a Golden Globe, BAFTA and AFI.
Connelly traces her Irish roots to Co. Cork, and told Irish America magazine in 2002 that she considers Ireland "hauntingly beautiful," and considers James Joyce's "Ulysses" one of her all-time favorite works.
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5. Kevin Kline
1988 – Best Actor in a Supporting Role, "A Fish Called Wanda"
In this comedy written by John Cleese, Kline brilliantly portrays con artist Otto West.
In 2000, Kline told Irish America magazine that "Otto" was his first full-on comedic role, let alone a comedic role written specifically for him (Cleese wrote the part for Kline).
Kline, who is both Irish and Jewish, went on to explain the complexity of the role that won him the Oscar: "There seemed to me to be something so illogical about Otto; he was completely brain-dead stupid but then he could crack a safe, scale tall buildings and do seemingly impossible feats."
4. Maureen Stapleton
1981 – Best Actress in a Supporting Role, "Reds"
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When we last visited Mystic Falls in December's very first Christmas episode of The Vampire Diaries, the murder capital of Fictional America, Klaus had brutalized his pack of un-sired hybrids before murdering Tyler's mom. The overarching mystery involves everyone looking for this mysterious vampirism cure, with each character trying to find it for their own reasons. Brush up on your recent vampire history before your favorite CW hit returns on Thursday, Jan. 17:
Where we left off: Elena is still sire bonded to Damon, although he ordered her to stay away from him for the time being. Klaus massacred the hybrids who'd broken his sire bond before murdering Tyler's mother. Bonnie is getting in deeper with Professor Shane, who we know is up to no good but our favorite witch does not suspect of evil. Jeremy wore a lot of tank tops (and also discovered that he's part of some ancient race of vampire hunters, making it even more awkward that his sister is a vampire). Stefan got jealous. Caroline got shrill.
Biggest Jaw-Dropper of the fall: Klaus murdered Tyler's mom. RIP, world's most mediocre mayor!
Biggest Let-Down of the fall: Bonnie's general existence. (And for some, the fact that Damon and Elena finally got together — but under suspect circumstances.)
Most Improved Character: Jeremy, for getting an actual, interesting plot. And arm muscles.
Least Improved Character: I mean, Bonnie. Duh.
5 Reasons You Should Keep Watching: 1. We'll get a lot more information about the latest TVD riddle, the hunter's mark. Showrunner Julie Plec tells Hollywood.com, "This next chapter is all about that hunter's mark and trying to complete it and trying to get our team to the location of the cure, which the more we learn about it and the more we'll learn about Silas the more we'll recognize there's extreme jeopardy attached to even seeking it out in the first place." 2. Rebekah's fangs are out, which means she'll cause some delicious trouble. "Hell hath no fury like a Rebekah daggered and scorned," Plec warns. 3. Klaus will get some unlikely allies as pretty much the entire Mystic Falls gang pursues the cure. 4. Caroline and Stefan are going to bro out. Both feel hurt by the Damon/Elena situation, and Plec says that'll bring them closer together. 5. Tyler is mourning the death of his mother, and he's kind of a mess about it. For some reason, we are excited about this. Probably because Michael Trevino does emotionally damaged so well.
What we ultimately want to see: Poor Rebekah deserves to go to one freaking dance. Also ... wherefore art thou, Elijah?
What would make us turn our backs: Honestly, not much. This show is awesome. But since we know the next few episodes will be mythology-heavy, a little too much exposition and explanation at the expense of story and character development will be a disappointment. Unless it involves Elijah, in which case, explain away. (Seriously, we'd watch 42 minutes of Daniel Gillies just walking around set in his flashback wig any day. Not a problem. Maybe that should be the next spinoff?)
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Genesis A.D
UPDATE: This game has been shutdown and is no longer available
Genesis A.D Overview
Genesis A.D is 3D MMOFPS published by ijji that's set in a dystopian sci-fi future. The game blends the tactical gameplay of Alliance of Valiant Arms with the crazy wall jumping mechanics of GunZ. Genesis A.D is also one of the few MMOFPS games with a sci-fi setting; that alone helps the game stand out amongst the dozens of modern-day tactical shooters. The game boasts smooth gameplay, solid graphics, and plenty of game modes to keep players entertained. Much like Alliance of Valiant Arms, Genesis A.D has three playable classes:
Assault – Specialize in shotguns and automatic rifles. They are excellent soldiers meant for front-line combat and can be played aggressively, as their booster packs allow them to quickly leap across the map into battle.
Sniper - Specialize in picking off their enemies from a safe distance with high-powered sniper rifles and energy rifles, which can quickly kill their opponents. They also have access to cloaking technology, making them quite deadly and capable of covert kills.
Supplier - Capable of using automatic sub-machine guns, and are useful for recharging their teammate's HP and energy. They are excellent support characters, and while incapable of standing toe-to-toe with a good assault character, they are extremely versatile and helpful to their team.
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Genesis A.D Review
By Omer Altay
Genesis A.D is a 3D sci-fi MMOFPS published ijji and developed by the Korean game studio Queen's Soft. The game launched into open beta testing on November 8, 2010 and has no IP restrictions, meaning it can be played worldwide. Ijji definitely has a thing for shooters, as before Genesis A.D even released, the publisher already serviced three other shooters: Alliance of Valiant Arms, Soldier Front and GunZ. Genesis A.D is a unique title that mixes tactical shooter elements with more fast-paced GunZ style wall jumping. This combination proves to be a successful formula for fun, as Genesis A.D does a great job differentiating itself amongst dozens of other MMOFPS games, keeping players engaged long-term. I personally went into Genesis A.D not knowing what to expect, as aside from S4 League, there really aren't many sci-fi themed MMO shooters out there. After playing and exploring what this sci-fi FPS had to offer, I was pleasantly surprised, especially since the game kept me coming back for more.
Getting Started
Getting started in Genesis A.D is quite simple; name your character, select a channel to play on, and decide if you want to complete the optional tutorial or jump straight into a live game. Whether you're a novice or a hardcore FPS guru, the game's tutorial is well worth completing, as it's short, informative, and rewards players some extra CR (the game's currency). The tutorial also does an excellent job of explaining how to perform some of the special moves in Genesis A.D, such as wall jumping, dodging and boosting. Using these abilities correctly and effectively in games can prove to be incredibly useful.
Upon completing the tutorial (or choosing to skip it), I recommend players to spend some of their starting CR on better equipment. A better backpack and a second primary weapon is a good place to start. Purchasing these items shouldn't be a problem early on, as players start out with a generous amount of CR. Players can equip upwards of three primary weapons, and having at least two is enormously helpful, as switching between weapons is always more effective than reloading – especially in a tight spot. Like almost every other MMO shooter, Genesis A.D is lobby based, so find a map and game mode you're interested in or host your own room and get started.
Core Gameplay
As mentioned earlier, the core gameplay in Genesis A.D is a mix between modern tactical shooters and more fast-paced titles like GunZ. Upon joining a game players can select from one of the game's three playable classes, which the game calls "branches" – Assault, Sniper and Supplier. Each branch has its own set of weapons and armor as well as their own strengths and weaknesses. Like in Alliance of Valiant Arms, players in Genesis A.D can switch between any of these three classes at will by hitting the F1, F2 or F3 keys while in a game, and upon dying, players will respawn as their chosen class.
The most interesting aspect of Genesis A.D is most certainly its fast-paced gameplay, which is the result of the games special abilities. The assault and supplier classes can use impact boosters to "jump" their characters across the map and catch their enemies by surprise, while snipers can use their cloaking ability to sneak up on their enemies or evade detection. All three of the classes can perform wall jumps and quick dodges. EP (Energy Points) and SP (Stamina Points) are required to perform these special abilities. Energy points are used as a fuel source for both cloaking and impact boosters while also doubling as a shield against damage. EP can be restored quickly by picking up energy cells from defeated opponents. SP is used to perform wall jumps and doges, and it replenishes quickly on its own. The special abilities in Genesis A.D add a lot of flavor to the game, as matches are always chaotic and fun.
There are a lot of little details in Genesis A.D that help make the game great. The actual gameplay itself in Genesis A.D feels fluid and responsive. The game supports up to 1920×1080 resolution and has impressive graphics when maxed out, but can run smoothly on older PCs as well as on lower settings. Different pieces of armor in the game affect movement speed, and players even move noticeably slower while walking up stairs. Another little detail in the game that adds some depth is the ability to lean. Players can lean over and shoot through corners while only exposing the top half of their body. It's an interesting mechanic that few other free-to-play shooters offer.
A bit Simillar…
Even though Genesis A.D is sci-fi themed, it still plays a lot like a "tactical" shooter, as players can easily be killed in one or two hits. On top of that, Genesis A.D shares many of the same game modes found in other tactical games such as the ever popular "Plant the bomb, defuse the bomb" style demolition mode, as well as standard team deathmatch mode. Oddly enough, there aren't any sci-fi-ish game modes in Genesis A.D, at least when the game first launched into open beta. Odds are the game's developers will add some more interesting game modes in the future. The whole class switching mechanic is also taken straight from Alliance of Valiant Arms, which, while adding some interesting dynamics to the game, isn't exactly original. Even with its similarities to other FPS games, Genesis A.D's sci-fi setting and unique special abilities system allows the game to stand out in an otherwise crowded MMOFPS market.
Item Store
The item store in Genesis A.D is quite varied; each of the game's three playable classes have their own set of weapons and armor. Like in Combat Arms and Soldier Front, weapons and armor can be purchased in Genesis A.D for short periods of time (the longest being 30 days). The longer an item lasts, the more it costs. When an item expires, it disappears from your inventory and must be purchased again. Being that Genesis A.D is so similar to Alliance of Valiant Arms, I'm a bit disappointed that the weapons don't last forever as they did AvA. Luckily, this isn't a big drawback, as anyone who plays the game moderately will have enough CP to have their favorite characters fully equipped. I say "favorite character" because each of the game's three classes (Assault, Sniper and Supplier) have their own unique set of weapons and armor. Armor or weapons purchased as an assault cannot be equipped for a sniper or supplier. Since players can hold up to three different primary weapons, having all three classes fully equipped can be quite costly. I didn't quite enjoy playing the supplier as much as the other classes, so having both the Assault and Sniper classes well equipped was easy. Anyone who plays the game a bit each day shouldn't have any problems having enough cash to equip two favorite classes.
Players can also purchase armor and backpacks in the Genesis A.D item store. Each class has access to different kinds of armor and backpacks and each piece has its own unique stats, so pay attention to what you're buying. As a sniper, some body armor prevents them from using their cloaking ability in exchange for more defense and other bonuses. So, if you want to use the cloaking ability as a sniper, make sure to purchase armor that actually allows you to cloak. The same thinking applies for backpacks; each backpack provides certain bonuses. The bigger the backpack, the more equipment players can have equipped. Some backpacks don't allow suppliers and assault classes to use their boost ability, but provide other stat bonuses instead. Overall, I was quite impressed by the store in Genesis A.D. Each class has an excellent variety of weapons, armor and other items. Since players can have up to three primary weapons equipped (depending on the size of your backpack), players are free to mix and match their favorite weapons. The only disappointing aspect of the item store in Genesis A.D is the lack of in-depth weapon customization. Weapon modifying is clearly not the game's strong point, as there are only a handful of modifications available.
Money, Maps and Modes
Players can earn CP in genesis A.D by playing matches and completing missions. Missions are usually simple tasks which require players to play certain maps or complete various objectives. They're similar to the medals in AvA, and useful for providing players some extra direction as well as some cash.
In terms of game modes and maps, Genesis A.D is varied. Those looking for a classic FPS frag-fest can play Team Deathmatch, while those looking for a more serious team oriented game can check out Demolition mode. One of my favorite game modes was Capture the flag, as it required a lot of individual skill as well as some team work. None of the game modes are particularly unique, but they offer radically different styles of play, which helps keeps things interesting. The map designs in the game are interesting as well, especially with the game's wall jumping and boosting mechanics. I'd definitely like to see more maps in the game, as when Genesis A.D launched, it only launched with ten or so maps. Luckily, since release ijji has been updating the game regularly and adding new maps, weapons, and equipment.
No IP Blocks
With so many games launching with IP restrictions lately, I should mention that Genesis A.D doesn't block any IP addresses at all, which means that anyone anywhere in the world can access the game. One of the ijji GM's even joked and said that even aliens could connect to the servers, as it was open to everyone. Since the game is available world wide, players could experience latency issues if they join a game hosted by someone across the globe, so pay attention to a game's ping before joining it, as players are penalized for leaving a game after it begins.
Final Verdict – Great
Genesis A.D is a breath of fresh air in the MMOFPS scene. The game's unique blend of GunZ style wall jumping and boosting mechanics coupled with tactical elements proves to be quite fun. Those looking for a fun MMOFPS should definitely give Genesis A.D a try.
Genesis A.D Links
Genesis A.D World Official Site
Genesis A.D System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.4 Ghz or AMD 3400+
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or ATI Equivalent
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows XP / Vista / 7
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz or AMD Equivalent
RAM: 1 GB or more
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 7600GT Or ATI Equivalent


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