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The Arizona Diamondbacks continued shuffling their roster Wednesday, recalling right-handed pitcher Zeke Spruill from Triple-A Reno and placing utility man Jordan Pacheco on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tendinitis.
Spruill, 24, was 3-4 with a 6.75 ERA in 17 games (10 starts) for Reno this season. This will be his second stint in the Majors in 2014. He pitched the second game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets May 25, going 5.1 innings and allowing 10 hits and three earned runs in a 4-2 loss.
Pacheco was claimed off waivers from the Colorado Rockies earlier this month and appeared in eight games for the Diamondbacks, batting .375 (3-for-8) as a pinch-hitter.
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PermanentMaybe I watched too much tv as a kid.
But I have always had this impossible dream in my mind. Of a family that likes each other. Of a mother and a father and some kids. They laugh together, and the tough times only make them stronger. Because no matter what's going on, they care about each other.
I feel like my eyes have been opened for a few months now...to my own home life. Then I turned my eyes to others' lives. To the people around me, and to all of the EPeeps who let me be privvy to their situations. And so, so many of us are in this same situation. And it just makes me sad. I begin to wonder if marriage is an outdated institution after all. If anyone could really be happy with anyone else after time takes its toll.
Is anything really permanent in this life?
Because if love can't last, what is there to live for after all? Everything stems from love. If not, it doesn't mean anything. What is understanding without love? What is generosity? Sacrifice? Without love, they're only a means to bitterness and resentment.
I was watching a video on youtube that a friend sent me. Different ways to pull teeth. Just a joke about the Little Bird and his new hobby. And this one...I've watched it three times now. Just looking with longing at the family pictured here. Kids are happy, connected, tuned in to mom and dad and siblings...Mom and Dad are so easy with each other, everyone is laughing. God, how I want that. Their interaction is effortless, and the affection between them is almost tangible.
The cynic in me wonders what happens when the camera goes away. Does Dad sleep in the guest room? Is Mom having an affair? Is that older kid a bully? Maybe one of the parents has a drinking problem. Everyone has issues. That's part of life. But is it possible to be with someone - long term - where there is mutual respect and understanding and love and compatibility?
I want to believe in something concrete. I want to see someone who has been married for a long time who can tell me that they've enjoyed the ride. Or that it gets better. Or what makes it get better. I want someone to tell me that this is worth it. Or how to make it worth it. Tell me that I'm faulty, or that my husband is. Just let me know that there is hope for something more. Not even hope for me specifically. Just hope that someone, somewhere could find happiness that will last more than a season.
Marriage should be a 5 year contract with options. If both parties get bored or the sex is bad ...opt out and find a new partner.
Every realsionship/marrage have problems sometimes, it is just sometimes it does solved/worked out and sometime not.
My granparents always worked trough problems. You could see how much they loved each other and also how much they loved their family. They did every thing they could to help and be there for us.
It was normal that they got out of the bed about the same time.
Grandma did go make tea and made break fast, while grandfather did make a small lunch box and tea termo can and also check if everything was ready before he would go out with his boat.
When grandmother was done making breakfast, they sat down together. They talked about random stuff while eating. Afterwards my grandmother would go after his jacket gave him the jacket while he was getting in his rain boots. They would tell each other how much they loved each other and kissed and then he would go to work. She didn't work, but she would go out of the in morning so they could spend a bit of time together before he did go to work. They loved to spend evertime they could together.
When problems were they just sorted it out.
There were other things that showed how much they loved each other, so you could maybe get thefeeling what I meant. Small details like that and and big ones made everybody feel that it was true love between them.
If you had meet them, I am sure you would see how much in love they were even after being married in 60 years.
Most people said how special to see people that had been so long married for so long to still love each other so much.
You can't say that my parents were like that. They were more the oposite from my grandparents...
No body can be in realasionship without problem days, but diffrence is that some always find a way to work it out and some don't.
Farytail romance or anything like that doesn't exist. There will never be a realsionship with just wonderful days.
Some people fit together, better then others do.
Everybody has ups and downs, that is one of the reasons a priest sayes '...trough good times and bad times....' when people get married in a church..
I am not sure what problems or the situation you have, so I can't say if it something fixable or not...
But try your best if you love him.
Hope it will get better.
You are welcome to write to me if you want or need to talk with someone.
P.s. My gradparent did everything to help everybody in need.
Don't give up in beliveing love is in this world.
I think its a valid question, with all the divorce today. But I think Aw all still dream and hope. I went to a wedding today of a young couple they are so on top of the world! Full of hope and blue skies! Just like I was and of course the dark clouds come and go. We take the good with the bad. Hope for the best.
I worked in an assited living building for the elderly. I have seen true love last for years and years, even if I only got to witness it at the end of their lives. I've seen couples who once one dies the other was never the same, and some who died shortly afterwards. I've seen couples who fought and fought and fought, but never went to bed angry and even in those silly old folk arguments, you can feel the love between them. I even witnessed one woman who lost her husband to cancer, and a year later she was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal pancreatic cancer. Dr's said she had 3 weeks to live. What was the first thing she said to me the first time I saw her? With a huge smile on her face she said full of glee I get to go home and be with my husband again! I am so excited! She died 2 weeks later, never once wavering in her joy to be with him again.

True love exists, soulmates exist. And once you find yours, and not settle for anything less, you will have what your looking for.
Hi. I am not married yet, so I cant tell you what you have asked. However I can tell you what my mum has told me about her marriage. She was not happy in the beginning years of her marriage, I suppose everyone is 'shocked' to see the other side of their partner, that they are not as perfect as we think. There is always things that irritate you from his habits, and my mum said "You will get used to it until you feel numb".

I know what kind of family you have in mind, and I dream of that too. However there are things that we expect that are not realistic, I guess. I dont mean love is unrealistic. but just the way people express love most of the time is not what we expect.

Eventhough my dad irritates my mum a lot, but I know he does things to help her, and care for her when she is sick. I know it is not perfect but I guess it shows more than anyone who might not even care.
i would love a family. love, life, laughter and happiness with someone too share with. too bad, it didn't happens to me. i am a single mom with one child. that makes a family.
i think i have problem with my family.i love my dad, mom and sister so much that i think i would die if i lose them. However, except for my sister, i talk very little with my father and can't keep conversation with my mom more than 10 minutes on the phone.Now i live far away from my home and only come back to home 2 or 3 time a year. Recently, I have read a story and at the end, it asked me: How many springs can you meet your parents? it made me think a lot, maybe it's only 10 or fewer. So is there the number i can meet them. i was really scared. The most important i think i haven't done is i have never said " i love you" to my parents. Why am i not a kid? it would be more easier to say so.
You sound loving and selfless just hoping and praying for an answer to lifes unanswerable question. If you find the answer, please let me know.
As you can see, I'm pretty young to have an opinion on this, but your story got me thinking. I come from a broken family and I vowed that one day, I would have a stable, loving environment to go home to. I think it's silly to expect happiness 24/7. People are fickle, unexpected things happen, hard times come about, but in between those moments, there is (or there should be) love. There should be a bond that is strong enough to withstand those moments, and a willingness to compromise or step into another's shoes, and I think that is a very realistic thing to achieve. Every family will have their quarrels and their bad moments, but that doesn't mean that overall they are dysfunctional. One of my favorite quotes is, "Without darkness, we'd never see the stars." I remind myself of that every day.

Your writing is beautiful. Stay positive and work for what makes you happy.
I've been married for 43 years and have a son, age 26, and a daughter, age 21, who would be good in your cast for a family unit.
I just wanted to tell you that happy families do exist. And so do happy marriages. My parents have been together almost 40 years, and they were the most amazing parents in the world.

They went to hell and back with me when I was dealing with my BPD. But they were right there with me every step of the way. I can't imagine having better parents.

So...yes, good relationships do exist. And they can last.
i guess i was one of the lucky one's ...i had it all ..a loving husband ...two great kids ..

and a career ...fast foward ...into my new life ....my sweet husband is heaven ..my son is overseas ..and 13 yr old is killing me slowly ...we did have it all at one time ...but nothing good can last ..because without change we don't live ... we just stand still.....hugs and prayers
. . . and how do you know this family is not blended?? What say i bet they are. . . . .
I read this and had a very deep connection to what you are saying. My mother and father kicked me on the streets when I was 18. I had no money, no where to go, and no way to go back to college. I struggled and moved into my boyfriends family house. I know it sounds weird, but they invited me in. I have been watching the way they interact and it just amazes me. They joke around everyday, rarely have fights (and if it is it is with the 14 year old boy of the house). They do things together, they are just so connected. The whole family is! I have talked to them countless times about how they are so bonded and they just laugh and shrug. I believe there is hope out there. Besides, the situations that we have to live through are to help us learn. Don't grow up and be like those who hated or knew they did wrong. Learn from their mistakes and make a better life for you and your family. I know I am going to. I am completely in love with my boyfriend and I know he is about to propose. We have been through thick and thin and we have never left each other's side once. I had to sit with him in the hospital for 10 hours after someone had tried to kill him. We have lived in close quarters together for our whole relationship and still get along perfectly. We have our disagreements, but who doesn't. Just change your situation for the better <3
It can happen if you let go of the idea of perfection. You can't make things perfect every minute. People can ruin their happy lives by being too concerned with what's perfect as much as by ruining the happy with their flaws. It's all a balance. Love is always there, sometimes it's just harder to feel or to find.
Love is a crazy thing,but true love never gives up. There's been times i thought i would, but we have pulled thru it. There's been times i would like to ring her neck,and i no it gos both ways. Have you ever had a friend you got mad at for just a week,and then you forgave them and moved on being friends like nothing ever happen. Well the same thing happens when your in love. Love in a marriage means you have found your very best friend. Even in bad time she on one end of the house you on the other not talking to each other dose not mean the marriage is over. I love my wife and i would like to allways think it is for ever. I know couples who have been together for 30, 40, 50,years and you can still see them glow with love. Yes there is lovers out there that stay together tell death has parted them. I don't think i want my marriage to have been effortless, if there were sacrifices made they were worth it. Just like colormevibrant said hope and forgiveness gets us a long way. Yes love can be long term. God bless you.
I know that in our society, many people don't take marriage as seriously as they should. The second things get hard they give up and get out. But, I don't think that's how it should be. To have a good marriage and a good family takes a lot, a lot, a lot of work. And to make your marriage work you must be fully dedicated to making it work. I know quite a few people who have actually been married for 30+ years and are still married. However, I'm sure in the past they have went through many hard times with their marriage and their family. But, they worked through it, they leaned on each other, and they leaned on God and that is the only reason that they are still going strong today. So, the reality is that no family or marriage is perfect but people can successfully be married to each other until the day they die.
i really believe in family i still have both mother and father and i think its wounderful infact if i were in a close comunity i woould love to be responsible for alot of children because i love being around children teaching them right from wrong and also i have noticed with my own children you get more of a response if you jive more love than punishment and i just love learning from children i also love to encourage them every day by watching them and seeing things that they do every day i would tell them how smart they are how kind they are caring loving and creative and beautiful because its true and if its said enough they will believe this and this is what they will become ive seen it many times and of course i would love to have a father in their lives.
People always joke around saying stuff like, "Hahaha, don't get married! Stay single!" especially men. When I was a kid, I never understood that, because I thought marriage was the highest goal in a romantic relationship. It seemed so contradictory, and I never understood it.

The past few months I've really been thinking that I want to get married someday, have children, be a great husband and an even greater father. I can relate to your story, and I hope someday you're part of a happy family. :)
I too had a dream of a better family life. When he and I were both from a disfuntional family. With the after effects of that, it would be amazing if anything when right. Now that we are empty nesters, I found that love it not from people, (you may not like this part) it's from God because he is love. We even divorce for a short time and when we got back together had to find where the love comes from or it wouldn't have worked then either. But we did find it, not in a church, not from friendly advice, but from God, himself. I acturally learned how to talk to God, praying is mostly just a form that everyone follows, but talking to God and having Him show you where the answer is very personal. I found love for God and myself. Then I found I can include others and it wouldn't take away any of it.

Try it hopefully you'll find what I did.
I like the idea that the biggset gift to be gievn to my kids are my good realtion with their daddy ^__^
this is a delightfull video and so nice to see mom and dad with their children haveing fun.

There are alot of happy couples in the world today but it doesn't just happen, it's not like the luck of the draw. Both adults have to do their part and work at it and quite frankly it's the best gift one can give to their children also a good example for them to follow.
Hello,

I like you appraoch of seeking true love.

I believe that my whole life happiness and attachment strated afetr marriage, my husband is someone who can understand & care without i could even say. I am totally in love with him & I feel that i am lucky to be his & he is mine.

I think that if two people really decide to marry then they should strive to keep their relationship as the best cause this is the only heaven on earth
It also caught me what you said about love. love between friends, isn't that a powerful thing? That kind of love is the kind that can last a life time. People always say the best thing is when you're in love with your best friend because it's a kind of love that becomes a part of you. It lives with you in a way that love when you meet someone and date before you're friends does.
My parents constantly yell. They're so loud I can hear them in my room when they're in the ba<x>sement. My relationship with my younger sister has been pretty rocky for the past few years. However, I would not hesitate to say that my family is the happiest family I know.

After arguing, my parents never hesitate to say "I'm so sorry. I love you." "I'm sorry too, I love you so much." They've been together for 20 years and when I ask why they fight, they say it's because they care enough about what the other person thinks that they argue. They're both pretty hot-tempered, so it usually leads to raised voices.

My sister and I are 5 years apart, so it's hard empathize with her sometimes, but I'm always trying. And she knows that. She tries to meet me halfway. And doesn't that count for something?
My Grandfather and Grandmother had a happy life together. They operated a restaurant and a rockshop and lived life. They enjoyed each others company until they passed away.
Serious thoughts, concepts and possibilties.
I can say that I've learned alot about love for my mother and my siblings. Ive at least always loved my mother and my siblings. Thereve been times when it was hard for me to love them likewise at some periods of time but we always got through them somehow and it was most likely because of my mither who was always shiwing that she loved us and let us run relatively free and waiting until we needed guidaance in something. I think its the affection you show which teaches your children that its oj to show who you are likewise in glad and sad times, first then can you ride out the storm together.
Ya when I grew up I wanted to be just like Donna Reed reruns. Is it ever too late?


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Electrical appliances within the home are part of our everyday life – from the toaster, heaters, hair curler, blow dryer, microwave, television, and stereo. If these appliances are not maintained, stored or used properly, they can pose a serious safety hazard. Here are some safety precautions for electrical appliances in the home:
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"This April, and every day, I am proud of the impact this office has on the lives of others, especially those in need of life-saving organ transplants. I am humbled at the generosity of our community," says Harrison County Circuit Clerk Kathy Kearns. "Even through tough economic times, our community is committed to helping others."
On Saturday, Feb. 9, the Explorer Post 714 participated in the annual Winterfest competition held in Gatlinburg, Tenn. They competed in six events on Saturday, two of which the group had not trained for yet. The post showed a marked improvement of the last year and it showed in the results.
The police competition consisted of 48 posts and 72 teams from 11 different states. Cynthiana placed as follows:
Cynthiana will have an opportunity to help save the lives of children with cancer by participating in the WCYN Country Cares for St. Jude Kids Radiothon to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, one of the world's top centers for childhood cancer treatment and research where no families ever pay for anything.
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Doug Price, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Cynthiana, completed the three-day Rotary multi-district training session Sunday, March 24, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Attorney General Jack Conway and the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy have jointly released a public service announcement (PSA) to increase awareness of heroin abuse among young people and to warn their parents of the signs.
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I made this for my mom, sister and my very picky 7yr old. We all loved it! It kicks the sweet tooth without being too sweet!
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Derek Carr Visual Rookie Card Guide and Checklist
Certainly not overlooked coming out of college, it was still easy for Derek Carr to be lost in the shuffle for rookie collectors thanks to other popular quarterbacks like Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortles and Teddy Bridgewater. However, Derek Carr was the opening game starter for the Oakland Raiders and hobby excitement is starting to build around the young quarterback despite an uneven rookie season.
After an impressive high school career, Derek Carr played college football at Fresno State. Starting for three seasons, Carr boosted his stats each season and also increased the team's win totals, culminating with an 11-win season during 2013 in which he threw 50 touchdown passes and only eight interceptions. Following his senior year, Carr declared for the 2014 NFL Draft.
The fourth quarterback off the board, Derek Carr was selected early in the second round by the Oakland Raiders. Although he was not intended to be the immediate starter, Carr beat out Matt Schaub based on a strong preseason and was named the starter for week one.
While it is not unheard of for a second round pick to start the first game of his rookie season, it is not exactly common, happening only three times since 2002. This is made more significant for collectors as Derek Carr was the only rookie quarterback to start the first week of the season. While the season was rough for Carr and the Raiders, he showed enough to give the fan base hope. Time will tell if David Carr can actually succeed in the NFL, but the hobby will watch with great anticipation to see what the rookie can do.
Derek Carr has a good variety of card options for collectors to chase. Official NFL options are available from Panini and Topps and each can be seen below. Collectors will notice that many cards utilize the same images, especially among the early releases. Also, most of the base rookie cards feature limited photo variations. As a rule, collectors gravitate toward the autographed rookie cards, especially the hard-signed cards. This puts Contenders, Crown Royale and Topps Inception among his most popular rookie options.
Upper Deck and Leaf offer additional options and can generally be found for more budget prices as they are not NFL licensed. Notable Derek Carr cards from Leaf and Upper Deck can be seen below. All Upper Deck cards feature a college theme, showcasing Carr's Fresno State career. Upper Deck's deep history of brands allows them to tap into some popular options, steeped in nostalgia.
On the other hand, Leaf uses airbrushed college images, but given that most are on-card autographs combined with the quality of the cards and a limited print run, this has made them a popular alternative. Leaf Trinity is the clear standout for those interested in Derek Carr pre-rookie cards.
The following guide looks at all true rookie cards for Derek Carr in 2014 products. It does not include the various inserts and autographs that can also be found.
Derek Carr Rookie Card Guide
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2014 Certified #216 Autographed Jersey #/199
2014 Contenders #214 Autograph
2014 Crown Royale #227 Autographed Jersey #/149
2014 Flawless #32 Diamond #/20
2014 Limited #197 Autographed Jersey #/99
2014 Select #221 Autographed Jersey #/149
2014 Playbook #169 Autographed Jersey #/299
2014 Triple Threads #115 Autographed Jersey #/99
Notable Derek Carr College and Pre-Rookie Cards
2013 Exquisite Draft Picks Autographs #ER-DC #/75
2014 Flair Showcase (Row 2 - #60, Row 1 - #106, Row 0 - #170)
2014 Leaf Valiant Autograph #BA-DC1
2014 SP Authentic #226 Autographed Jersey #/350
2014 SPx #76 Autographed Jersey #/249
2014 Upper Deck #205 (SP), 277 (SP Hobby Variation)


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09-19-2012 07:42 AM - edited 09-19-2012 09:29 AM
So, coming to the end of my rebuilding, and would like some opinions on decent credit cards to app for before I garden.
FAKO from TU Credit Score: TU: 671 EX: 636 EQ: 638
AAOA 3.8 Years
Inquiries: TU: 16 Experian : 5 Equifax: 20
(More than half of these was when I was car shopping/refinancing shopping. If you credit union shop, does it fall under the
one inquiry criteria?)
Derogatory: 0 (4 Collections removed through Disputes, BBB, and PFD.)
I do have 3 Sallie Mae Loans, which defaulted and state: Claim filed with government for Insured portion of balance on
loan. Whatever this means, this should fall off in 2014.)
Current Credit Cards: Secured Capital One, Balance of $0/$225, Open in April of 2012
Capital One Platinum, Balance of $0/300, Open in July of 2012 (This one was an accident, I just saw
pre-approved unsecured! Before I found the forums, and learned capital one doesn't grow with you.)
Kay Jewelers, Balance of $1900/$2500, Open in August 2012. (One of the reasons for re-building credit,
Amazon, Balance of $31/600, Open in August 2012
Vehicle Loan Refinanced from 22% to 11% through NFCU, few weeks ago.
(Main reason I started to repair my credit. This hasn't hit my credit report yet. Thinking I should app before
it does, as it may drop my score.)
I was looking at Rooms to Go credit and I was looking at Care Credit, and since I'm in with GE. I was thinking why not? (And I need both of the services) But since I'm in with NFCU (due to the advice of everyone on the forums), I figure if I got a decent limit through one of the cards, I could just finance the furniture and the medical on of their cards. This is a smarter route, correct, then two 'store/charge cards'?
Also, which one of NFCU's card are the best, starting out? More likely, to be approved for? I saw a pre-approval under my offers, but it disappears and appears sporadic.
I'm not sure why people go say go for Discover IT cards, as Discover isn't accepted everywhere, and the Amex Zync seems more like a debit card to me. If I do go discover, looking at the Discover More Student Card? Can this Card Graduate?
I would like to go for something with airline miles rewards such as Starwood American Express or Delta Gold Skymiles American Express.
I am also looking at the Wal-Mart Store Card, since it can graduate into a Discover.
Also, looking at the Victoria Secret Card, since it would be nice to get a card using only a soft pull, and it's one of the full places the misses can get undergarments that fit her.
Opinions? Any cards I overlooked?
I know people, hate reading a lot, tried to sparse it out. So, everything's easier to read. May have to leave the forums after this, I tendency to get an itchy app trigger finger, when I see people get approval, with similar scores.
09-19-2012 09:27 AM - edited 09-19-2012 09:27 AM
Wow...that was easy...I expected to wait half the day for more replies before I pulled trigger on NFCH...So, I guess I'll probably skip getting CareCredit or a rooms to go GE backed Card.Even though there was no APR listed, it's gotta be less than 24.4% offer by GE backed cards....I still may pull the trigger on Discover and American Express Cards, and thinking may apply for their NavCheck Overdraft..
Opinions on apping for the Discover/AMEX, or anything else I listed?
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Almost all my property is shown. It's raining so there's one section of my six acres that isn't shown.
Hope you enjoy!!
I have an area of probably 1/2 an acre around to the left of this photo. There's a strip of hardwood trees separating that portion from being viewable.
Why thank you sir!
Rain has temporarily quit.
Ok. Walking toward the area that I couldn't photograph during the rain and then pamorana's around and returning to my backyard...which is primarily cultivars (a conifer collection). The vast expanse has cultivars mixed in with all kinds of hardwoods: oaks/maples/pecans/moutain ash/serviceberry/viburnums/a few dozen orchard trees/etc- etc- etc-.
Now walking behind my home:
Great thread.
I remember when we first talked about you moving.
You were pumped and rightfully so. With great parents and conifer friends supporting you in every way your dream became a reality.
The panorama photos really ties your property together. Before we only saw bits and pieces.
You really got a great start on your goal to create an arboretum. You are building on something unique and rare. Most people can't comprehend the work and years it takes to create a special place to display rare conifer and deciduous plants. When you get as old as me you can set on that deck and take it all in. I'll assure you there won't be a negative or disappointing thought come to mind. Only peace and the satisfying thoughts resonate from all those God given plants. You can also give thanks you had the ability to put it all together. Most people can't if given the opportunity.
Keep us updated as to your new plantings and ideas.
You got rain?
We have had only traces since the 1st of July. They predicted heavy rain over the weekend but as usual it went west, north and south of us. Not enough to dampen my Kansas rain gauge. As usual watering today.
There are so many of you commenting, I'll just say "thanks!"
Yesterday, I think my rain gauge broke...because it's saying only 2.5mm short of 3"! Steady rains & all day!
I cannot wait for those next 3, 5, & 10 years from now. I think I'll see quite a bit after 3.
Appreciate it folks.
Looks great Dax - you have a nice piece of property. Can't wait to see it 10 years down the road!
I must ask how far do you space the average conifer apart out in that field? Are they all dwarfs? Most of mine are dwarfs (about 6" per year growth), I space the average one 12' apart. Some I may space 7' while others 15'. It just depends on the growth rate.
Thanks Rick. 99% are trees, literally. If I know for instance a certain maple will be able to be 50 feet across in its' lifetime, I give it the 50 feet. My plan is subject to my lifespan and I am 38 so I have planned for 50 years or, more. If I know a dwarf will be 15 feet across in 50 years, I give it room so it will not be touching anything near it that far ahead.
I've seen so many beautiful dwarf conifers removed from Bickelhaupt Arboretum when they're 25 and 30 years old & it's such a shame. So, I've at least doubled and then some for my own landscape.
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Well I for one can't wait to see it 20 years down the road. I wish I was able to space mine farther apart... I have 3 acres, but an acre of that is my house, septic, plus a heavy wooded section. Then the wife said I need to leave some room for our kids... what's that all about lol. So I have about 2 acres to work with. I'm 28, I have everything spaced so they have enough room for at least 30 years. So when I'm in my mid 50's I'll probably have to go through and thin stuff out then replant a few. I'm going to hate when that day comes, I just don't have enough land to plant everything so they have enough space for 60+ years.
I really love the rolling hills. I bet it is magical at sunset.
Great sunsets for sure. Looking from the front of my house is due west. They're wonderful sunsets.
Marshall, those are tiled areas where I let whatever grows up stay in place. Otherwise, you'd see rugged cracked ground where water naturally eroded the surface.
I hope I never have to move whaas. This is it for me. I wouldn't change a thing here.
Back to Gary: the rolling hills behind my property are insane. They're HUGE! Beautiful land. None of it's for sale, I looked :) We're talking 50-100' tall rolling hills.
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Todays haul, including chillies, pumpkins, tomatoes and more
Gardening in Amberley
Friday, March 13, 2015
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Monday, March 2, 2015
The good, the bad and the dry
The only part of our property that is green is the immediate piece of lawn directly by our veranda, and this is only because we water it every day from our washing machine.
There are "oasis" of green around the poor orchard trees. They have some mulch around the base, and then we water deeply at least once a week.
Our rainwater tanks are dry, and we have to be very careful what we do with the water that comes from the council, every drop is counted!
Things that are doing well in the heat and the dry are the pumpkins, lemons, basil and lemongrass.
|This particular lemon tree is looking very promising
Harvesting now: Basil, Tomatoes, Pumpkins, Boysenberries, Carrots, Lettuces
Jobs to do: Plant winter brassicas as soon as the weather cools down a bit, perhaps under a shade cloche
Planting now: Lettuces
This is my Garden Share Collective post for March, you can see some of the wonderful gardens and produce here:
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Wrestling with the raspberries
Its coming into Rasberry pruning time. Ours have all finished fruiting. Raspberries fruit on last years growth. The idea is to cut off at the base all canes that fruited this year and also any dead canes or ones that are in the way.
I struggled with my pruners, i think i need to replace them. Although i got the job done in the end, i also got some nasty blisters for my pains.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Harvest time
3 kilos french beans -frozen
1 bucket carrots -frozen
1 more kilo strawberries -frozen
5 x more jars pasta sauce canned
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
It's a Furnace out there!
Today we emptied the last of the rainwater in one last irrigation.
So, now we pray for rain to refill them.
The beans have done a great job, despite looking a bit dry, I have done several harvests, and I see there are more to go. A half bucket each harvest is so rewarding.
Our strawberries have been going great guns, with a bumper crop. We are still picking them, even tho this is the 4th month of harvest.
We have eaten the first bed of Jersey Benne potatoes, and are now starting on our maincrop, which although they look measley, do have a good crop below the surface.
Tip of the Month: do not spray around the base of Raspberry canes while they are dormant, you will ruin their fruiting for the following year. We have hardly had any, just a few to taste and add to strawberry things. Looking at their growth this summer, I am anticipating a better yield next year.
Harvesting now: Maincrop Potatoes, Raspberries, Strawberries, Artichokes, Spring Onions, Tomatoes of all kinds, Basil, French Beans, Corgettes, SilverBeet and Boysenberries.
Jobs to do this Month: Cut up and dispose of the old glasshouse, plant brassicas for winter, continue harvesting
Planting now: I don't have anything planned
This is my Garden Share Collective Blog post for February, you can see some other wonderful bloggers here: http://www.strayedtable.com/2015/02/01/garden-share-collective-february-2015/
Sunday, January 25, 2015
The corgette glut has started, try this
If your garden is anything like mine, the corgette will now be going crazy. This dip/spread is a great thing to freeze and use in winter for a taste of summer when it is cold outside. Recipe, chop up lots of corgettes or marrow,. Put into a large saucepan with 100g butter, 1/4c olive oil and 5 chopped cloves of garlic. Bring to a simmer and add lots of fresh thyme, salt and pepper. Simmer on a low heat till the corgettes are soft and reduced by more than half. We are looking for low moisture levels. This takes about an hour. Then blend with a stick whizz. Freeze. To use defrost and spread on bruschetta or toast or use as a dip.


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June 18, 1968 R. M. HODNETT 3,388,747
FUSIBLE APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS Filed April 8, 1966 INVENTOR. ROBERT M. HODNETT ATTORNEY United States Patent 3,388,747 FUSKBLE APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLERS Robert M. Hodnett, Providence, R.I., assignor to Grinnell Corporation, Providence, R.I., a corporation of Delaware Filed Apr. 8, 1966, Ser. No. 541,275 1 Claim. (Cl. 169-39) ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE For an upright fire protection sprinkler head installed in a clean room a fusible solder cover which encloses the sprinkler and has its open end fric.ionally engaged on a base, which forms with this base exterior surfaces relatively free of crevices and therefore easily wiped off during periodic cleanings and which melts before the sprinkler head is actuated by the heat from a fire.
In recent years, as a result of increased requirements for exacting precision, the assembling of complex components, such as are used in the space program and pharmaceutical houses, has been carried out in superclean and sterile rooms, often referred to as clean rooms.
To maintain a superclean atmosphere requires frequent, periodic, sterilization by wiping all of the surfaces in the room. To date most of the owners of such rooms have waived the placing of fire protection systems containing automatic sprinklers in the rooms because the heads contain so many irregular and varied surfaces and crevices that to clean the large number of heads normally required in such a room is an onerous and costly job.
In my copending application S.N. 529,731, filed Feb. 24, 1966, I have described a means by which an automatic sprinkler system containing pendent sprinklers may be made highly suitable for use in clean rooms. Such pendent sprinkler systems are the type that are prevalent in a majority of clean rooms. Occasionally, however, a clean room may be located in a building in such a manner that the only suitable automatic sprinkler protection which may be desired or obtained is one utilizing upright sprinkler heads. Generally, such a system cannot be concealed and therefore the clean room operator, in addition to cleaning the sprinklers, must put up with the added burden of cleaning the exposed piping of such a system. Under normal circumstances the heads would be considerably more difiicult to clean than the piping. However, by placing suitable smooth caps over the heads this tedious cleaning procedure can be greatly simlified. The present invention makes it possible to cover each head with such a cap; one that will fuse and be removed, so as not to interfere with the proper actuation of the sprinkler in the event of a fire.
Unlike the construction used to protect pendent sprinklers the present invention cannot rely on the force of gravity alone to remove any molten solder from the operative area of the sprinkler. Thus, to prevent any clogging of the sprinkler or its deflector I have utilized the novel structure hereafter described. In addition, this novel structure will also overcome the problems relating to the prior art devices as described in my aforementioned copending application S.N. 529,731.
Other advantages of the invention will become apparent by reference to the following description and accompanying drawing which describe and show, for illustrative purposes only, a preferred embodiment of the invention.
In the drawing:
FIG. 1 is a side elevation view, partly in section, illustrating a typical upright sprinkler installation with my improved base plate and protective cap combination;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the combination of FIG. 1 with a portion cut away for clarity of details;
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the combination of FIG. 2.
Referring now in greater detail to the drawing, 10 generally indicates a fusible automatic sprinkler mounted on an exposed water pipe 12. The mounting is accomplished normally by placing a T-fitting 14 in the pipe 12. Each sprinkler head has a threaded butt portion 16 which extends into the threaded opening 18 in the fitting 14.
About the butt portion 16 is a substantially flat circular base plate 20 which has an outstanding peripheral ledge 22 extending about the outer circumference 21 of-the plate. For reasons which will be explained hereafterthe outer circumference 21 is shown to be threaded. Through the center of the plate is a threaded hole 23 for engaging the threaded butt portion 16.
Each sprinkler 10 is provided with a thermally responsive element and a closure construction 25 and 26 respectively, also, a deflector 15 to properly disperse the discharge water emanating from the sprinkler. The sprinkler 10 illustrated herein is sold under the name Duraspeed. However, other types of sprinklers may be used.
A protective closed cuplike cap 30 is placed over the sprinkler 10 and plate '20 with the rim portion 32 of the cap resting on the ledge 22. A rubber or rubber-like gasket ring 34 is preferably interposed between the rim portion 32 and the threaded circumference 21 of the plate to hold the cap in place by frictional engagement. The circumference is threaded to give increased frictional holding power and thus prevent loss of the gasket ring should the cap 30 be removed. This increased frictional holding power can also be achieved by knurling or similar scoring. In fact, under some circumstances it may be desirable to eliminate the gasket ring and construct the plate and cap so that the cap is held in direct frictional engagement with the circumference 21. This would be particularly true where the sprinkler and cap combination would be located in an atmosphere of constant high ambient temperature which might tend to make a gasket ring dry and brittle.
The protective cap 30 is composed of a fusible solder preferably cast to a uniform thickness. The outer surface of the cap is normally polished to a smooth finish to enhance its appearance and the ease with which it can be wiped clean.
Each entire sprinkler combination is assembled by first fastening the pipe 12 into a suitable fitting 14, making sure that the threaded opening 18 in the fitting is preferably oriented upwardly. The butt portion 16 of the sprinkler is then threaded through the opening 23 in plate 20 and into the threaded opening 18. It should be noted that the illustrated plate 20 contains a central depression 27 adjacent the hole 23. This is to provide sufiicient clearance for a wrench so that a good purchase will be obtained on the base of the sprinkler when tightening it into the fitting 14.
The plate 20 is then threaded downwardly into engagement with the top of the fitting 14.
At this time the gasket 34 is placed over the plate 20 to rest on ledge 22. and firmly engage the threaded circumference 21. The cap 30 is then placed over the gasket 34 so that the two are in frictional engagement, and the rim 32 rests on ledge 22.
As has been stated, the cap is composed of cast solder of a generally uniform thickness. A thickness of A has been found suitable. Unlike the cap described in my aforementioned copending application it has been found preferably in the present instance to use a solder which has a melting point lower than the rating of the sprinkler head which it covers. For example, a solder cap suitable for use with a F. or a F. rated head is A solder containing: Bismuth-44.47%; lead22.6%; tin-8.3%; cadmium-5.3%; and indium-19.1% would have a 117 melting point. Naturally, a higher rated head could use a cap having a higher melting point solder. One reason for this distinction is that an upright sprinkler with its cap will have more exposed surface and be subject to a greater heat soaking action because of the opportunity available to the heat to surround the upright construction. Thus, the sprinkler within the cap will generally be subject to a similar heat buildup at the same rate as the cap. If the protected sprinkler were rated at a temperature lower than the cap it is likely that the sprinkler would go off before the cap melted under most fire conditions. This is not normally true of the pendent sprinkler construction as is brought out in my copending application referred to above.
In operation, when subjected to heat from a fire the cap will melt at a predetermined temperature. Generally this melting action will be in the form of a general collapse of the solder about the sprinkler. Normally, as the temperature continues to rise most of the molten solder will run 01? the deflector 15 and plate 20'. It is to be expected, however, that some solder may remain on these parts. Ultimately, when the temperature reaches a sufficiently high point the closure construction 25, 26 will be actuated, opening the sprinkler to water flow. Should any solder be located so that it would obstruct the normal Water pattern the water will sweep this solder out of its path and be dispersed as the sprinkler design requires. After a fire the entire cap and :plate combination is replaced when the sprinkler is replaced.
Occasionally, either in the course of cleaning or merely by carrying a large object nearby, the cap 30 may be knocked loose from its engagement with gasket 34 and ledge 22. Replacement is simple; merely requiring that the cap be placed into engagement with ledge 22 and frictional engagement with gasket 34.
It is thus clearly seen that the present construction assures that under the influence of a fire the proper sequence of cap removal and sprinkler actuation to extinguish the fire will occur. This permits the use of sprinklers where they normally would not be used.
The present disclosure has been made by way of example and it is understood that changes in details of construction and the combination and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed below.
It is intended that suchterms of reference as upper, lower, downwardly, etc., in the claims below are intended merely as terms to relate portions of the claimed combination with one another and not as terms of limitation as to the orientation of the combination.
I claim:
1. A combination comprising:
(I) a substantially horizontal water supply pipe,
(II) a'fire extinguishing sprinkler which:
(A) has abutt portion joined to said pipe,
(B) extends upwardly from said pi e,
(C) has a predetermined temperature rating for actuation,
(III) a base plate which:
(A) is between said pipe and said sprinkler,
(B) has a first portion of its periphery provided with friction amplifying means,
' (C) has a second portion of its periphery provided with a circumferential flange which:
(1) is adjacent said first portion, (2) projects outward beyond said friction amplifying means, (IV) a fusible cap which:
(A) is substantially cylindrical,
(B) has a substantially uniform thickness,
(C) has a closed upper end,
(D) has an open lower end which:
(1) embraces said friction amplifying means, (2) rests on said flange,
(E) is composed of a solder which has a melting temperature less than said predetermined temperature rating.
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,230,469 6/1917 Esty 16937 1,432,386 10/1922 Curney 169--37 2,531,790 11/1950 Rowley 16938 2,890,758 6/1959 Pfalzgrafi et al. 169--37 3,130,790- 4/1964 Hodgman 169-40 3,178,879 4/1965 Nardin 277187 X ALLEN N. KNOWLES, Primary Examiner.
M. HENSON WOOD, ]R., Examiner. M. MAR, Assistant Examiner.
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got up early, had a bite to eat and was over to my other hostel early. arrived and they invited me for a huge breakfast that they cooked for the wedding goers. after eating, visited the railway garage, prison tour, ate slushie, fish soup and turkey rice.
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spent saturday wandering Lukang. It was a crazy day of parades with all of the temples organizing groups dressed in various themes... tons of firecrackers. accomodation is super booked up, so have to move on to Chiayi in the evening as my hostel is booked out for a birthday. The hostel I want in Chiayi is also booked for a wedding so have to stay at another place and switch tomorrow.


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Pronunciation: stridulo
Added on: 2011-01-31 Listened: 13 timesin: aggettivo
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