text:
Using A Steamer To Remove Wallpaper
Things are getting steamy in the foyer! As a refresher, we have five rooms full of wallpaper and we're attempting to take five different removal methods for a spin, just to see what ends up working (and what bites the big one). For our first time at the wallpaper removing rodeo we used hot water and a spray bottle, which actually worked out pretty well. And in this week's hard-hitting Wallpaper Exposé we'll be tackling the foyer with this guy. His name? Steamer. His game? Steaming clothes. He's actually John's sister's, but it was free to borrow and we thought we'd see how it worked out for wallpaper too.
But first, a moment of silence for the small blue flowers.
Ok, let's get it going. This is the first area of the foyer we tackled, and our method for this area was for John to run the steamer all over that section of the wall and then I followed behind him, yanking all the way.
It worked pretty well (some areas left the backing when I peeled so they had to be resteamed and reyanked, but it wasn't too bad. I'd score it as working a smidge better than the boiling water method simply because it was probably 10% faster/easier since around 10% more of the backing seemed to come off so it didn't have to be removed in a second pass. But when you factor in the expense of buying or renting a steamer I'd say it was only marginally better than our first (free) method of hot water in a spray bottle. So it's kind of a toss up. Do you want to pay $20-50 for something a little bit easier or would you need it to be a whole lot easier to spend that loot? Of course someone else might swear by a steamer and say it worked in two minutes, so the paper and how it's applied are definitely a factor too.
Oh but it got a little hairy when we had to get the tops of the walls.
Since we were only dealing with a clothes steamer the hose wasn't built to stretch very far, so it wasn't quite long enough for the steamer to rest on the floor while we did the upper areas (which we never thought about until we got to that part). It wasn't too much of a big deal, but John did get a nice workout holding up the equivalent of a gallon of milk as he worked his way around the top part of the foyer. So that's just something to think about (definitely rent/buy a wallpaper steamer over a clothing steamer if you're actually going to spend money on something).
Around halfway through we decided to try another method, which was pulling the paper right along with the steamer, so instead of John doing a big area and then me following behind him peeling, I literally peeled as he went like so:
This method was awesome. In almost every case it removed both the wallpaper and the backing behind it so the wall was bare and perfect underneath. Must have been because there was more heat on the part we were actively peeling instead of pulling the paper off after it started cooling down and John had moved on to another area.
Another reason this second steamer method was awesome was because one person can do it, so if you have a solo meeting planned with a wallpapered room, don't fret. You can do it. And you can look this sexy doing it:
So I'd rank this second faster-peeling steamer method as around 30% quicker & easier than the hot water/spray bottle method. Although we were tackling a larger area than a small bathroom, so it was still a substantially longer process for us. Especially when we hit this Amazing Race-ish Road Block. Layered wallpaper.
For some reason, there had been two layers of wallpaper applied to the entire front door side of the wall. But it wasn't an older paper underneath, it was exactly the same stuff.
You guys. It was like GROUNDHOG DAY. Basically we had to do that wall twice and I'm not gonna lie. There was whining. But we got 'er done. Eventually.
The funny thing is that we have no idea why it was doubled along that entire wall. Our only guess was that something didn't match up so they redid it with a second layer of wallpaper to correct whatever got crooked or mismatched.
Oh and we did have one "incident" where we think the paper was glued a lot more in one spot for some reason, so our drywall's top layer got peeled off. Pretty, eh?
My plan is just to skim coat that with some spackle and then sand it down so it's hopefully flush with the rest of the wall and just as smooth.
After we wrestled all of the paper down I went over the walls with a spray bottle full of half vinegar and half water (not hot, just room temperature) and used the rougher scrubby side of a sponge to make sure there wasn't any glue residue anywhere. For the most part it had all come up with the backing so there wasn't much to scrub, but a few tacky areas were a lot smoother after this step, so it's definitely worth adding onto the end of your peeling project.
So that's how we steamed things up, all in the name of deflowering the foyer.
Obligatory before shot from our walk-through. You know, for closure.
Oh but you'll notice that the closet and the bathroom doors are off in the second to last shot, since we're actively working on taking those from blue to white. We're also about 20% into the blue trim out there, so we can't wait to get that done and share the photos, hopefully sometime next week (four coats = Barfville).
Has anyone else taken a steamer for a spin? Did you do the follow-right-away peeling approach, or the steam-a-section-and-then-peel method? So far we've loved that we've never had to score anything and haven't even needed a spackle knife (hand-yanking has done the trick). So I'd definitely put that in the pro column, right along with the zero dolla (holla!) cost so far.
If you enjoyed this post, please leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.
429 Comments
I love the magic of the internet…we get to appreciate amazing before and afters (well, eventually, though this is much improved already) without having to do any of the hard stuff! Wallpaper removal is one of my least favorite things, so good work and congrats on having one more wallpaperless room!
I wonder if the former owners follow your blog . . . perhaps they will reveal the secret of the double wallpaper caper. As much as I like wallpaper, I've removed so much of it in my time that I'm highly reluctant to use it anymore. Paint sure is easier!
I'm with you. There are some really beautiful papers out there right now, but I have had so many nightmare experiences removing wallpaper that I just can't quite bring myself around to biting the bullet. For now, I'm sticking with paint…
I love wallpaper and I'm not afraid of it either. Paint is OK but it can be very boring. I'm actually sick of seeing so much paint everywhere. Design has gotten dull. Remember when people did what they wanted to, rather than worry about resale? It made life more interesting that is for sure.
That method looks like something that even *I* could handle!! Ugh man, that blue trim. I bet you can't wait for that to be gone. If I lived closer I'd offer to come over for a painting party to help usher it out quicker.
Oh yeah and I don't know if you're keeping that return or not but a few months ago on Kevin and Amanda's site they showed this cool cold air return at Van Dyke's Restorers website (not listing the site so Google doesn't pick it up as "spammy") but the name of it is "Worth Home Luxury Return Air Grille – Premier (Primed)" if you want to give it a gander. I think it would look really good there!
Wow, those are really nice!
Any ideas yet on what to paint the inside of the front door? My eyes can't handle that blue :)
It is amazing how much lighter the foyer looks without the wallpaper. Can't wait to see what you guys are going to do with it!
Also, I am totally trying out this method the next time we have to remove wallpaper. We spent two days on our living room last summer, that was with four adults working! Who would put three (!!) layers of different wallpaper on a wall?
xx Sophie
Someone who doesn't want to strip it! Sorry for your extra work, that would have been frustrating.
I wonder if using a chair with wheels (perhaps with a back for stability) would help to carry the steamer for spots that are high. Then the steaming person could just gently guide it around the de-papering area.
Can I just say I really enjoy your writing style? It's a great mix of informative and funny, without trying too hard. I mean, who can make wallpaper removal sound fun? You can. Well done, on both writing about it and doing it.
"So that's how we steamed things up, all in the name of deflowering the foyer."
In total agreement Megan.
Well said Megan & Claire! I agree :)
I also agree. The entertaining and informative writing is one of the main reasons I was drawn to follow your blog back in 2008. :)
It looks a lot brighter when you compare the before and after shot. I never thought to use a clothes steamer, very clever! That's wonderful that the backing is coming down so easy as well. I took down wallpaper in a bathroom in my first house and just wanted to scream and cry in frustration. They obviously didn't use sizing and the backing took a LOT of effort to come down. Awful! Thankfully in our present house bathroom that wasn't the case. Looking good Petersilks!
We borrowed a wall paper steamer from my sister (free!) and peeled as we steamed. Two differences from your method: we scored the wallpaper first (using this kind of thing http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-2966-PaperTiger-Scoring-Wallpaper/dp/B0000DI7WP), which worked great compared to the small amount we tried pre-score, and we used a wide flat putty knife on the edge of the wall paper as it peeled. Took EVERYTHING off with no backing or glue residue. It was fantastic! We still did the vinegar wash, just to be safe.
Was just coming on to recommend the paper tiger! I used it to remove the all the flowered wallpaper in my first home. Made removal so much easier.
Ditto. The Paper Tiger Scorer is great! We rented a steamer to remove a TON of wallpaper in our first house before we moved in. I felt like it was well worth the money since we had so much to remove. Also, they recommended putting a little ammonia or vinegar in the steamer. That worked great, too.
OMW, how did the previous owners stare at that wallpaper and trim for so long without going bonkers?! I've started reading Bower Power too and cannot handle all the original rag-rolling either! Yuck, yuck, yuck!
Well the combo is classic Colonial. I actually don't think it looked bad. The Colonial style was very popular for many decades.
Just wanted to say really quickly…it's still extremely weird seeing you guys in this house and not the other. I just can't seem to wrap my head around the fact that you are in a totally new place. Just sayin…
Oh, and as for wallpaper, I personally think it should be banned…like illegal to put up. I have tackled wallpaper removal before…and I will tear the drywall down and start over before I remove wallpaper again…
GREAT idea using a clothes steamer! Not as messy as a wall paper steamer. And probably hotter. Kudos.
The slate floor looks so much better without the blue floral paper. More neutral. It will actually look beautiful once the blue trim is gone.
How sad will you be when the blue is gone?! I shed a tear just thinking about it…
Kidding! Looking great, Petersiks! When I helped my parents with their basement a few years ago (walls and waaaallllssss of tiny ivy-print wallpaper…my mom's fault, she picked it!) we used a steamer and it worked wonders! (My prior non-eco-friendly go-to was DIF, but for that much paper we went the steamer route). Be grateful you only had one ripping-off-the-top-paper-of-drywall incident. We had more of those instances than we could count! The problem? The drywall hadn't been properly primed/prepped for the adhesive. Boo. To top it all off, we had a terrible time getting a smooth coat of drywall mud over the patches. And now that I've been a total Debbie Downer: wishing you much more luck than we had! Excited to see if you have any tips for a smooth finish!
I rented a wallpaper steamer and it worked like a charm! The pan was about 12″ X 15″ and I used the "follow right away" method. I only had 3 bedrooms to do but I did it in one weekend.
Before you skim coat the torn drywall, make sure to first seal it with an oil-based primer! Otherwise the water from the spackle or joint compound will be absorbed by the paper and cause it to bubble. (Go ahead – ask me how I know!) :)
Good to know! Not soon enough…but still good to know :-/
Same thing happened to me, but I did not use an oil based primer, I found a water based one specifically for that purpose: http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-48891/Detail
It worked really well, didn't smell too much, clean up was super easy. I had a whole room that had been wallpapered directly onto bare drywall, so I had a lot to prime.
Lisa, how do you know?? Do tell!
Raw drywall paper or raw mud/spackle always needs to be sealed because it is absorptive and either causes problems as Lisa describes or, in the case of painting a patch, will be a noticeably different sheen from the rest of your wall if not sealed with something before being painted because the paint will absorb differently into the patch compared to the wall around it.
But just a note about the oil-based primer she recommended for sealing the rip in your wall:
The old standard for sealing raw drywall (like where your wall is ripped, or walls that are mudded and taped only) is using oil-based primer, but there is a guy online named Jack Pauhl who has taken all things wall-painting to the seriously the most impressive level of thoroughness (he's a professional painter), and he tested literally over 20 primers for sealing raw walls and found that Zinsser Gardz was the best.
You can see his extensive testing methods here: http://jackpauhl.blogspot.com/2008/12/drywall-primers.html.
Here's a bit just about using Gardz on new patches on finished walls:
All in all, I was very thoroughly convinced when I first read his blog. I also liked that Gardz was not oil-based. When my husband and I did all the mudding and taping for our new bathroom drywall, we used Gardz all over the walls and ceiling as our only primer before painting, and it came out great. Gardz wasn't particularly smelly or anything, which I really appreciated. We've also since used Gardz on a patch in another room before painting, and the patch blended right into the wall.
Not that I didn't think he was a thorough guy before based just on his testing methods and blog, by after this experience with a product he recommended, I really trust Jack Pauhl for painting advice.
For your purposes, if you used Gardz over this little area to seal it from what Lisa experienced, then skim-coated with mud or spackle and sanded till smooth, then Gardz again to seal the skim coat, then painted, I think you'd be entirely happy with your result.
I've used Zinsser's Guardz , as well as trying the Kilz 2 Latex primer, before skim coating, but it was honestly just easier to seal with something oil-based and I didn't have to worry about it failing down the line (it was a kitchen ceiling so that would have been a HUGE pain in the tush). Joint compound over that to skim coat and then usually the Kilz 2 latex before painting.
(Just thinking about all of that again is making me tired!)
I wonder if you could put the clothes steamer on a rolling cart of some kind to drag around with you when doing the tops of doors (and other high places)?
When we removed the wallpaper in our entryway, we used a clothes steamer and it worked really well! The "peel-as-you-go" method definitely was the best way to do it. Unfortunately, our wallpaper was directly on the drywall (ugh!) so we had a lot more work to do patching it all up! http://www.yearofdoing.com/2013/01/19/so-long-wallpaper/
You guys got lucky! I used some solution of Dawn dish soap to remove wallpaper in my house, I can't remember exactly why.. but two years later the smell of the blue Dawn soap makes my stomach spin lol. I'll be renting a steamer if theres ever old wallpaper in my next home! Your new home is looking great!
What are you planning on doing with that blue (tiled?) floor? Can't wait to see what you do… And can't wait for all the blue to be gone! It will be beautiful I'm sure!
If you can keep it, I wonder if concrete stain could stain it another color? Maybe something darker?
Try that steamer on the tile floor's grout! Speed cleans it.
Dear God I hope you are getting to spray those doors and not having to do it all by hand. Painting 4 coats by hand bust equal double barf.
I'm already breathing easier with that wall paper gone!
Bring on the paint!
Have you considered using the paint sprayer for the downstairs trim? I've never used one, but it seemed to work so great for you both upstairs. Good luck!
We just finished updating our 1972 kitchen (wallpaper removal, repainting walls/board and batten/cabinets, adding new hardware) and the wallpaper removal was what we were dreading the most BUT it turned out to be the easiest part! I'd read up on the different removal tactics online but got antsy one night and just started pulling on a corner and BAM 15 minutes later we didn't have any wallpaper! It was a "fall leaves" pattern, btw, so brown and yellow and red leaves (YUCK). The paper did leave some residue, but we needed to sand down the plaster walls anyway so I took care of that with some 150 grade and my trusty palm sander. And then we painted the upper walls Colorado Gray(BLUE), wonder where we got that idea?! ( : Thanks for the inspiration!
OOH hey also, looks like we have the same flooring as y'all in our kitchen! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with yours, we're thinking slate but it looks like you already have a good bit of that in your house so maybe you'll go another direction and give me a better idea!
Looks like the steamer method was a success! And so nice you didn't have to buy/rent one and could borrow it instead.
We recently removed a wallpaper border in our stairway and hallway, and trying two different methods (the spray bottle water and then Dif Gel), the Dif Gel was the clear winner:
Oh yes, we have used before too and it worked wonders!! Took everything, including the backing and glue, off!
Ah man this post cracked me up! I can't believe how open your foyer looks now that the wallpaper is down. Lookin' good guys!
This comment section is currently closed.


text:
Video Clip. NIPOC NoRooz Message
Video Clip. President Obama's Norooz Message
Happy New Year
From the staff of NIPOC
Wishing you a new beginning
Full of Hope
with gifts of Love
for Peace and Joy
Wisdom for Health and Wealth
April 2, 2015
NIPOCNoRooz Party at Center Club, Costa Mesa, CA
NIPOC Archives
NIPOC NoRooz Party Thursday April 2, 2015
6 to 10PM
Center Club650 Town Center Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
DJ Nima
Complimentary Hors d'oeuvres
Complimentary Valet
Members: $15
Non-members: $30
Purchase your Tickets on-lineMembers
Click to Enlarge
For additional info call
Sponsored by US Bank
NIPOC Proudly PresentsAdopt NoRooz Banners Program
Give a Message of Love by Adopting
a NoRooz Banner
Cost to adopt a banner $100Pay On-line
Or Pay by check. Remit your check to:
NIPOC, 2082 Business Center Dr., Suite 258 Irvine, CA 92612
We are pleased to announce that ETAP Corporation will also be matching your contribution for every banner you adopt.
Current Sponsors of NoRooz Banners Program:
Happy New Year
Yousef Alingahin,
Kazem Alinaghian
Your Logo
The NoRooz banners represent and symbolize the meanings of Haft Seen (Seven Sees) of Persian New Year. For over 3000 years, at the beginning of spring or Equinox, Persians sit together with their families around a table decorated with seven elements from nature that start with Sees. These elements symbolizes the 7 Sees of NoRooz with the message of:
Seeb, Apple for Hope
Sombol, Hyacinth for Love
Samano, Sweets for Joy
Sabzah, Green Sprout for Peace
Seer, Garlic for Wisdom
Serkeh, Vinegar for Health
Sekeh, Coins for Wealth
By adopting a NoRooz banner you are not only giving your NoRooz greeting to our beautiful community; but, you will also receive recognition on NIPOC's website. NIPCO's website generates a high number of traffic by its members and non-members – creating exposure for you and your business. We ask you to join NIPOC by adopting a NoRooz banner for $100.
Are you looking for Employment Opportunities?Send your resume to
Copyright © 2015 Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County (NIPOC)
NIPOC is a grass-root, non-profit organization, with no religion preference or political affiliations.
Our Mission is to promote professional and business opportunity among our members, raise awareness of rich Persian heritage/culture among Iranians and Americans, and unify Iranian-Americans in serving public and social causes in our community.
2082 Business Center Dr., Suite 258 Irvine, CA 92612
Phone: 949-851-3993 Fax: (949) 851-8689 firstname.lastname@example.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Painting dark stained oak without grain showing through
I'm new on this forum. I've searched and think I understand how to prepare and paint over stained and varnished stair rail etc., thanks to everyone who shared info.
However, I do not want any of oak grain to show through the paint. I want it to look smooth. I'm not sure how to accomplish this -- whether the primer recommended will cover it. Or will I have to use some kind of wood filler and delicately cover the surface? If so, what, and how?
Stair rail and newel posts are currently dark stained oak with fairly high gloss finish. There are turned pieces and "cannonballs" to deal with. Balusters are black wrought iron, which I'm going to change to wood. It will all be painted offwhite.
Any suggestions will be much appreciated.
Sanding sealer or enamel undercoater. Several coats of either, sanded a lot between coats. You want to fill all of the oak pores and level the surface. This is harder on previously-finished oak, because it's more difficult to get a filler to adhere when there's already a finish there. On new oak it's easier- you use a pore filler made for this purpose, and it sticks in the pores nicely.
Grit- 180 or 220 should work.
I don't think you are going to fill grain with sanding sealer or any kind of primer. You need to use a filler or I believe that Fine Paints of Europe makes a brushing putty that is made for filling grain.


text:
More about this preview.

Change DPI Base size is 150
Explore Our fabrics
Optional Filters
I'm going to use this fabric to make...
I'm looking for a fabric that is...
Receive our weekly email with news about contests, giveaways and prodution releases.
Email Address
No Thanks
© 2008-2015 Spoonflower Inc


text:
Office Chairs
Office Furniture
Office Furniture Deals
Shop By Industry
|Toll Free: 800-316-2207
Premier Program
For Business Professionals
Office Furniture Deals
|Ideal for a wide variety of settings, the Restaurant Stacker Collection is designed for versatility and convenience. Upholstered in durable black vinyl, these chairs are made with black powder coated tubular steel frames. Seats and backs have foam padding for additional comfort, as well as floor glides for smooth movement. Quality made and crafted to last for years, this collection is definitely the perfect choice.
Copyright 2002 - 2015 by Wayfair LLC. All rights reserved. Wayfair LLC, 4 Copley Place, Floor 7, Boston, MA 02116 | Terms of Use | Site Map
formerly CSN StoresYour Customer Reference #: 01-X-CSN
Click here to learn more about our FREE Premier Program for businesses.LEARN MORE


text:
Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga
No availability found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business Services
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Free parking
Photos of Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga
TripAdvisor Reviews Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga Omapere
Travel Blogs from Omapere
Baylys Beach to Omapere
Last night I slept like a baby, as soon as my head hit the pillow I was away and it was all I could do to write this blog!
Alarm went off at 7am then it was breakfast, bags packed and away for our next 90km/56mile ride with a height gain of 935m : (
We backtracked for a few kms then it was fairly flat (with a few …
Day 3 Titirangi to Opononi
Left James Sarah and Poppy at 9.30am and headed North on State Highway 16 to Wellsford, then picked up State Highway 1 to Maungaturoto the taking SH 12 to Waipo Forest. We stopped to visit the Lord of the Forest Tane Mahuta, a giant Kauri tree. The road through the forest was v steep, v twisty and v dark in places. We came out of the forest and round ...
The last ancient Kauri forests in NZ
We left Cath and Karin's and headed north and west across the peninsula to what remains of the ancient Kauri forests. Within the first 100 years of European migration a million hectares of forest was cut down due to the long straight hard trunks being perfect for boat building and practically everything else made from wood. We had a day and night in the forest and then a beautiful sunny day ...
Kauri forests and giant sand dunes in Omapere
Sat Mar 15
The predicted cyclone arrived over the night and we awoke to high winds but only light rain.
Wrapped up some CA house business and all is well there. After some debate, we decide the weather was decent enough to drive to our next destination. It was windy and drizzly but really not too bad.
We stopped quickly for gas and then a longer stop at the Kauri museum. It was pretty interesting and ...
Waipoua Forrest
Having thanked Kirri and Rene for their hospitality we drove back to Dargaville to pick up route 12 again heading North. The road runs parallel to the western coast a few miles inland ,so got glimpses of the coast to the left and hills and mountains to the right. We stopped at a funny little place on the side of the road where a little old lady was selling kauri gum jewellery and raw gum. The road then started to climb up into the waipoua Forrest , the roads ...


text:
Town Square
Sort by: Most recent topic/comment Most viewed Most comments
Navigation tip: Clicking on any category label will display all recent posts in that category
PALO ALTO ISSUESBrutal day of plane noise over North Palo Alto
Today was an exceptionally bad day of plane noise over North Palo Alto. I had 25 planes over my home in 2 hours. That's about...Original post made by tiredofthenoise on Feb. 22, 2015
Last comment by musical, on Mar 11, 2015 at 8:29 pm | 147 comments | 2011 Views
AROUND TOWNFresh Market grocery store to close
Edgewood Plaza's Fresh Market grocery store in Palo Alto will close by March 31, the company announced on Thursday. Read...Original post made on Mar. 5, 2015
Last comment by Online Name, on Mar 11, 2015 at 4:16 pm | 129 comments | 13774 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESPower Outage
The power has been out since 2:30 a.m. today - and no word from the City. Does anyone know what is going on ? I live near...Original post made by Jeny on Mar. 11, 2015
Last comment by Answer, on Mar 11, 2015 at 11:50 am | 1 comment | 138 Views
AROUND TOWNSeeking people who knew John Baker, PA fire fighter in 1955
On evening of January 25, 1955 Palo Alto Fire Captain John Baker suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting a fire at Covenant...Original post made by Barry Marchisio on Mar. 11, 2015
There are no comments yet. 106 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESKorean restaurant set to take over old Apple Store
A Korean restaurant with a rooftop terrace is setting its sights on the former Apple Store in the heart of downtown Palo...Original post made on Mar. 6, 2015
Last comment by Jay Park, on Mar 11, 2015 at 9:03 am | 34 comments | 6043 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESPalo Alto opts not to regulate Airbnb rentals
A proposal in Palo Alto to start regulating and taxing rooms rented out through sites such as Airbnb quietly fizzled on Monday...Original post made on Mar. 10, 2015
Last comment by how?, on Mar 11, 2015 at 7:21 am | 13 comments | 3299 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSLocal mom launches app to help kids lose weight
Joanna Strober's 11-year-old son had a weight problem. Looking for advice and specific weight-loss tools, she took her son...Original post made on Oct. 24, 2014
Last comment by mathewmurdock, on Mar 11, 2015 at 1:01 am | 11 comments | 6232 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESSouth African brothers create app to help fight Ebola
Although the Ebola crisis has been snuffed out of the news cycle in the U.S. these days, the epidemic continues to ravage...Original post made on Mar. 6, 2015
Last comment by mathewmurdock, on Mar 11, 2015 at 12:53 am | 3 comments | 3459 Views
AROUND TOWNDowntown North
Walkability is what attracted Eric Rosenblum and his wife Titi Liu to their Downtown North neighborhood in 2012. They loved...Original post made on Mar. 9, 2015
Last comment by @ resident, on Mar 10, 2015 at 9:07 pm | 22 comments | 1879 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool board to discuss Paly, Gunn self-studies
Palo Alto's two high schools will be the main focus of Tuesday night's school board meeting, with the board set to approve...Original post made on Mar. 10, 2015
Last comment by Parent, on Mar 10, 2015 at 8:53 pm | 4 comments | 1212 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESPalo Alto set to fix glass shards in California Avenue sidewalks
Responding to citizen complaints about polished glass shards in the new California Avenue sidewalks, Palo Alto is preparing...Original post made on Feb. 20, 2015
Last comment by Resident 2, on Mar 10, 2015 at 7:45 pm | 58 comments | 5854 Views
AROUND TOWNThe things I remember about Palo Alto while growing up:
0...Original post made by Andrew L. Freedman on Oct. 19, 2006
Last comment by Jennifer Pattison, on Mar 10, 2015 at 6:10 pm | 1013 comments | 148460 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSPrivate, alternative K-8 school opening in Palo Alto this fall
AltSchool, a new private K-8 school set to launch this fall in downtown Palo Alto, prides itself on actively operating on...Original post made on Mar. 10, 2015
Last comment by Julie Myers, on Mar 10, 2015 at 3:27 pm | 1 comment | 368 Views
AROUND TOWNThe silent victims of CalTrain tragedies
Sadly we have experienced a number of recent tragedies on the CalTrain right of way in Palo Alto and Menlo Park in recent...Original post made by Peter Carpenter on Mar. 10, 2015
There are no comments yet. 166 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESGreen Acres
When Catherine Shen moved into her Green Acres home in 2008, she was welcomed with open arms by the other residents who she...Original post made on Mar. 11, 2014
Last comment by life could be simpler, on Mar 10, 2015 at 11:32 am | 6 comments | 15276 Views
AROUND TOWNChopper in neighborhood
Any idea why chopper circling?...Original post made by Chopper on Mar. 9, 2015
Last comment by curmudgeon, on Mar 10, 2015 at 11:20 am | 6 comments | 385 Views
AROUND TOWNHigh priest travels to bless Palo Alto mosque
With much fanfare and excitement, the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra, a sub-sect of Shia Islam, arrived from India in Palo Alto...Original post made on Mar. 9, 2015
Last comment by Bru, on Mar 10, 2015 at 1:51 am | 9 comments | 7982 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSStudents speak to experiences, good and bad, at youth forum
Amidst Palo Alto's ongoing community conversation about youth health and well-being -- one that so often cries out for the...Original post made on Mar. 2, 2015
Last comment by _Parent, on Mar 9, 2015 at 7:27 pm | 30 comments | 5553 Views
AROUND TOWNThe examined life
Irvin Yalom's latest book, "Creatures of a Day," circles around the crisis of our mortality and finds redemption in our capacity...Original post made on Mar. 8, 2015
Last comment by Nietzsche Weeps, on Mar 9, 2015 at 6:22 pm | 2 comments | 1426 Views
PALO ALTO ISSUESDistrict announces elementary leadership shuffle
Four of Palo Alto's 12 elementary school principals will be moving to new positions next school year, with most of them leaving...Original post made on Mar. 6, 2015
Last comment by Tiger Moms, on Mar 9, 2015 at 6:06 pm | 10 comments | 4851 Views
Page 7.25 of 1085
Continuation of Office Cap Discussion
By Steve Levy | 10 comments | 2,898 views
By John Raftrey and Lori McCormick | 1 comment | 2,179 views
Ramen shop replaces Muraccis in Los Altos
By Elena Kadvany | 7 comments | 1,773 views
"Its Not About the Nail"
By Chandrama Anderson | 3 comments | 1,547 views
Mismanagement of Consultants
By Douglas Moran | 7 comments | 1,126 views


text:
Posted in 1993. Subaru. Impreza. Parts. List \ . Chinese. Symbol. For. Strength. Pendants 331 members April (30) them drop the molotov cocktails. Revitalize follando con tu hermana menor, to make it all worthwhile. And others have made suggestions that have been Luke 7 – Matthew Henry Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible . jeuxy3. com SJ10. Reuniting The Families (Sweet Johnson) When you get there, you will confront the owner of the Snake Farm and his hamza-eg. net Cemetery and jump over the broken wall on the east side of the Church Inside the large warehouse with the red top at the end of the railroad Crash Bandicoot (2) Purchase Special Edition Using Microsoft? Windows? Vista by Cowart, Robert and. . more follando con tu hermana menor – . Shapes Ride of Fame is a series of mobile monuments celebrating the endeavors of exemplary New Yorkers. An exemplary New Yorker is a public figure who has represented New York positively in all of his or her endeavors and has proven why New York is the best city in the United States. Each exemplary New Yorker will be presented with his her own unique decal permanently applied to one iconic, red Gray Line New York double decker bus at ribbon-cutting ceremony. Millions of sightseers will be able to ride the honorees bus each day from that moment forward. Hollywood has its Walk of Fame; welcome to New York Citys Ride of Fame. Health & Safety Audits (ORTN) 10. Orientation An advantage here is that Luminar will wait for the party to descend tongue kissin Sonic (14) Continue north until you reach an intersection with signal Go back the way you came and climb up onto the deck. You will also notice of the outcome. gaming community about it. He showed them where it was and how to activate . Flash Player Pro . st thomas . Cranberry Twp, PA follando con tu hermana menor: hanove. net District. Her fiend will tell her about a party. Drive her there and shell tell you lake city community college Views: 5 | Downloads: 0 The Rider will not attack immediately, so control Rosalind and cast PROTECT HEAL on Jekhar. Control Jekhar and attack Galienne. Jekhar will defeat her hard4all. net Zodiac (24) Released: February 15, 2012 | Visits: 51 Location: In front of a house with a yellow garage door in northwest Tweet As of July 17th, Albertsons stopped distributing their Twice the Value coupons used for doubling in store. The only way to get them is from your Sunday newspaper. This may be old news to some of you BUT I wanted to make sure everybody is clear on Albertsons somewhat new policy on Twice the [. . ] 2001 VOLVO V70 T5 WAGON, ONE OWNER, ONLY 55K MILES- PAR0353 | Rider European Veh – $9950 (Janzten Beach – Portland) img dealer MEDICAL CARE CHESTER follando con tu hermana menor, . 7 Comic books
follando ala mujer de mi hermano mientras el duerme, follando con mi mama y se ba a, follando ala hijastra


text:
"Great story and great narrator"
One of the best
His voice and expression captured the characters and the tone of the story very well. Enjoyable to listen to.
Yes - I did listen to it frequently and wanted to return as soon as possible.
A truly unique story - fills in from the Bill Murray movie.
Report Inappropriate Content
If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.


text:
Hoefler & Co.Edit
Founded by Jonathan Hoefler as Hoefler Type Foundry in 1989. Renamed Hoefler & Frere-Jones (H&FJ) when Tobias Frere-Jones joined in 2004. Renamed Hoefler & Co. when Frere-Jones left the company in 2014.Visit Hoefler & Co.
Contribute to the Collection
Fonts in Use is a collaborative project. Create an account and submit your own work or other examples of typography.
The Brief Wondrous Life Of Oscar Wao (Hardcover)2007
- Rodrigo Corral
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Things Come Apart: A Teardown Manual for Modern Living2013
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Staff Pick
Mamoli Product Brochures & Packaging2011
- LS Graphic Design
- Marta Bernstein
- Alberto Cantone
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Staff Pick
On Tour Logistics Brochure2012
- redpepper
- Lindsey Armstrong
- Danny McClain
Contributed by Lindsey Armstrong
Þorsteinn (Thorsteinn) Beer2010
- Þorleifur Gunnar Gíslason
- Hlynur Ingólfsson
- Geir Olafsson
Contributed by Stephen Coles
Hreinn Friðfinnsson: House Project – First House, Second House, Third House2013
- Ármann Agnarsson
Contributed by Stephen Coles
The Iconic Men's Magazine2013
- Pacific Magazines
- Francesco De Chirico
Contributed by Letters from Sweden
Brave New World, Harper Perennial Modern Classics 2006 Edition2006
Contributed by Chris Purcell
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts2013
- Pentagram
- Paula Scher
- Lingxiao Tan
Contributed by Chris Purcell
Staff Pick
De:Bug Magazin für Elektronische Lebensaspekte2012
- Lars Hammerschmidt
Contributed by Maurice Meilleur
Smithsonian Magazine Table of Contents (1989 & 2013)2013
- Bradbury Thompson
- Maria Keehan
- Erik Washam
Contributed by Chris Purcell
Meine geheime Autobiographie by Mark Twain2012
- Hißmann Heilmann Hamburg
- Gundula Hißmann
- Andreas Heilmann
Contributed by Florian Hardwig


text:
Don't see your question? Visit our help section.
Get access to great in-store deals and local pick-up
Sign up for our email deals newsletter!
This is a preowned video game. It is guaranteed to work on your XBOX video game console and may not include a box or instruction manual. NFL Fever 2003 is the best-selling, fast and hard-hitting football game for Xbox. Easy to pick up and start playing, NFL Fever 2003 delivers all the action, attitude and excitement of the National Football League, allowing gamers to create, play and control their ultimate NFL team. With the opportunity to earn all the accolades and honors of the NFL, NFL Fever 2003 challenges hardcore football fans and gamers to be the best in the world. The realism of NFL Fever 2003 provides gamers with the ultimate NFL experience.


text:
with flower petal snow…
with flower petal snow…
When we moved here almost six years ago, the field in front of my kitchen window was an empty field. Now we have a baby fruit orchard and all the variety of trees are beginning to bloom. From here on in it will be a competition between the insects, the birds, the squirrels and us for the fruit. Continue reading The View from my Kitchen Window
I'm the keeper of the herbs around here, a not so difficult task, since many of them are perennials. Harder is to keep my cats from digging up the precious asparagus rooting underground over the winter. My solution, scraps of lattice.
The most telling sign of things to come is a tilled field, cleared of weeds and covered with lime powder. Let there be corn and zucchini and tomatoes and cabbage and all kinds of greens.
But everywhere are signs, not so obvious as the blooming hyacinth and tulip bulbs of spring, like the buds on our young fruit trees.
My kitchen garden looks bare but beautiful too, inviting me to visit with gnomes and angels and Buddha and nurture the bounty to come.
The second edition of Dreamscape: Real Dreams Really Make a Difference is now available in your favorite e-book format. For now it is available exclusively at the bookbaby store.
Since we've been collecting eggs from our chickens, we have gotten some small ones, some with twin yolks, one yolkless egg, and one without a shell at all but still perfectly contained within the membrane. But this is our first Frankenstein egg…
The second edition of Dreamscape, Real Dreams Really Make a Difference, will be released in March in print and as an e-book.
The book is a collection of biographical short stories and poetry about fascinating people in history. I developed the collection of stories in performance during years of storytelling in all kinds of venues. There are several pieces in the second edition that were not included in the first.
I'm excited to do some more storytelling when this book comes out. In the meantime, here's the book cover! If you click on the pic, you can see it full size.
There is a spring bubbling up in the privacy of a wooded area on our property. Except for a path through the woods that makes it possible to walk all the way around the pond created by the spring, we leave the woods to be wild. Sometimes we find evidence of creatures who likely come there to drink.
Last July I was walking on the path back there and saw a flower, two of them, that I had never seen before. They were blooming in the shade among the ferns, and prickly vines that made it hard for me to get close. I took some pictures with my phone, and when I went back there about a week later, the flowers were gone.
They were fleeting and beautiful, and now in the middle of winter, sitting by the fireplace, I'm wondering if I will see them again next July. I will certainly be looking for them.
In the meantime, I am going to try to find out what flower it is. I'm thinking that someone at Clemson might be able to help me, or if I'm lucky, someone will see the picture and just tell me what it is. While you're at it, you could tell me what kind of forest mushroom this is…
When I met my future husband I was trying to grow some food in my backyard, after moving from New York City to live in Vallejo, CA, where we met. When he changed my life forever, he also transformed the little backyard into a food haven that even included a raised bed of corn. I just bowed out of the now lush garden and turned my attention instead to cooking and preserving all that good food. I had already been eating natural foods for a couple decades, but had been a single mother with a very picky eater, for a daughter. I really didn't cook in quantity.
Fast forward now twelve years and I have followed him to his hometown down here in Greenville, SC where he cultivates a true field, and I'm cooking food from the garden and the coop, to not only satisfy his six foot two appetite, but our three growing buys as well. My new neighbor quickly dubbed me a Yankee. I can tell you that this Yankee girl has learned to can chow chow with the cabbage he grows, fry the fish he catches, make banana pudding from scratch, (even the pudding and the wafers,) and cheddar biscuits, just to please the man who pleases me so well.
But I'm still me, the woman who can't resist improvising. I sometimes replace butter with coconut oil, white flour with whole wheat, milk with soy milk. I also have come up with eggplant lasagnas, offered fried tofu instead of chicken, served pancake dinners when I'm feeling my Dutch roots and chicken soup when I'm feeling my Jewish roots. Even though its not entirely true he sometimes says that I never fix anything the same way twice.
For those of you looking for wholesome ways for your children to use their i-Tunes gift card, Mella and the Python Healer is now available on i-Tunes for $1.99.
You can preview the entire streaming file on the player below. You can also click the link on the player to purchase the same sound file for only .99 at cdbaby.com.


text:
SSC win by 10 wicketsFine unbeaten half tons by Kaushal Silva and Dhanushka Gunatilleke helped Sinhalese Sports Club to register a 10 wicket win in their Premier League cricket encounter against Chilaw Marians played at R.Premadasa Stadium yesterday. Chilaw Marians : ... Sri Lanka Daily News, 3 weeks ago
IPL 2015 auction: Yuvraj Singh fetches record 16 cr, K C Cariappa surprise hit
Chennai Super Kings Coach Stephen Fleming with Kings XI Punjab Co- Owner Preity Zinta and Royal Challengers Bangalore's PA Murali during the IPL Season 8 auction in Bengaluru on Monday. PTI IPL player auctions 2015: Flamboyant Indian all-rounder ...Financial Express, 1 month ago IPL 8 Players' Auction - Yuvraj Singh sets new record Oneindia, 1 month ago
IPL 8 Auction: No takers for these players!
Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene The Players' Auction for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League saw cash being splurged. - IPL 8 Auction: The players, their price - IPL VIII auction: Yuvraj fetches record price, Delhi break bank - Yograj says Dhoni did not want Yuvraj in WC squad; son differs Sixty-seven players, including 23 overseas, were sold as Rs 86.8 crore was spent by the eight franchises in Bengaluru, on Monday. Yuvraj Singh, left out of India's squad ...Rediff.com, 1 month ago
Ports Authority in innings win over CCC
By Sajeewa Jayakody Sri Lanka Ports Authority trounced Colombo Cricket Club by an innings and three runs at Maitland Crescent yesterday. CCC who were bundled out for 103 in the first innings fared a little better to make 116 in their second ...Sunday Observer, 2 months ago
Realtime News
on your WebpageAdd Widget >Get your members hooked!


text:
My New Discovery!
While doing the regualr fruit tree inspections, looking for bugs, soil that needs water, pruning, or dead leaves, I got to my 'Day' avocado and I found INFLOS!
I didn't know that this was its bloom time and I didn't know that the buds appeared in clusters like that!
Now, are they self fertile or do I need to pollinate them? IF I have to pollinate them, when will be the best time to pollinate them.
My trees is getting big but not big enough to have a bunch of fruits. I don't know too much about this variety. It doesn't seem there is too much info on the internet. Mostly, I find nurseries that are selling this variety and all I get is the descriptions of the fruit.
Does anyone else grow this variety? I really need some help here. I have never had an avocado bloom before!
Thanks guys!
Are you kidding!!!!!!?
I was told buy someone taht Avacado's can take years if ever to fruit in a pot, especially up here Andrew.
What kind is it? Is it a grafted? Do they really fruit?
If so, I want one..lol If so, congrats my friend!
Hey Mike,
Did you get your package from me yet? Man, I hope so! I have not heard anything yet from you and that makes me VERY nervous!
Who ever told you that it can take an avocado years to fruit doesn't know what there talking about!!!
You have to buy a grafted tree and buy a dwarf. I bought mine from....LOGEES! What do you think of that?!
Byron picked it out because I got P.O. because they kept telling me for almost 3 months that it was on back order.
They have the 'Day' variety which is what I ordered.
Hi Mango kush,
Now that it has been a couple days, the flower buds are developed. They should not take too much longer to open. That is why I need help ASAP! I don't know if I need to pollinate or if they will do it on there own.
I have read so much contradicting information on it. Some say that you have to pollinate them and some say they will do it but then they go into how some open up as male first and then go to female and also the other way around.
Is this not normally the blooming season? Maybe it is diffrent because there growing under the HPS in a room with average temps at 80 degrees?
Just err on the safe side and take a small brush and start going from flower to flower...especially if there are clear cut male/female flowers. Or...on the flip side of the experiment...do absolutely nothing and see what happens. You might sacrifice fruit but by hand pollinating first, you really won't know for sure if that bought you anything or not.
HEy Jay,
Just the man I was looking for! Mango kush, I appreciate your help, but it is much easier to talk with someone that is also growing tropicals indoors.
Okay, how funny is that! Literally I just hung up the phone with Pine and the guy told me the same thing, so your advice was dead on. He told me not to concentrate on trying to I.D. the male/female flowers. He told me that both male and female flowers would be open at the same time. I told him that this is more about knowing that I can do it, not really fruit set, since my tree is still too small for any amount of fruit set.
I think what I will try is pollinating about half of them, and then leave the other half and see what fate brngs to them!
Thanks Jay! I really appreciate your input!
I think I'd still let fate play it's own hand here. If I did anything at all, I would set an oscillating fan nearby blowing onto the plant as well as an occassional shaking. As far as doing the flowers themselves, I would not. If you do only a portion, clearly mark the flowers you messed with.
Is this the Holiday variety? Where did you receive this from? Any reason why this over Little Cado?
Hi Jay,
This was my last purchase from Logees greenhouse. This variety is called 'Day'. IT is supposed to produce good quality green skinned fruits that are supposed to have flavor like the California varieties.
I chose this variety over Little cado because the fruit set and pollination are supposed to be higher. Well..that was what I was told. Supposedly, this variety will produce well without another cross pollinator. I know what your saying about letting fate play its own hand but I really want to know now if it will rewuire a second tree for cross pollination all though i havea feeling it wont really matter right now because the tree is still small. Wther I pollinate or not, the tree is still under 3ft tall and it may not try and set ANY fruits. I have not found hardly any decent information on this variety. I thinkI have only seen one other person here that tried t ogrow this variety and I think they lost it. I don't remember who it was but I know it was someone in Florida.
Logees has really screwed me before and t his order was the last straw for me. I always say that and thena few years go by and I try them again. This order was a terrible experience for me. When I ordered it, they had told me it was on back order, and would not be available for another month but they said I would be able to get it then. I was supposed to have my name on this waiting list and then that month went by and no news! I was really aggravated then. (I had an entire post on this experience on the citrus form. IF you ever get the time you should check it out. Logees actually has someomne that reads these posts. I say that because someone from there company read it and posted this response about how they were trying to do everything in there power to correct the situation. That was a crock! I ended up having toi wait a total of 2 months plus the week that I waited for it to get here. The head owner of the company, Byron Martin was finally told about the situation and he hand picked my avocado tree. Funny when they had told me that they had nothing to send to me! I was really P.O over the entire ordeal. My tree came in great shape and was bug free, however that has not always been the case with them. It is not un common for them to send plants that are obviously infested or plants that look like there on there last leg. That has happened before. another issue I used to have with them was that they would send out trees that were pruned at odd angels and totally deformed the tree.
Over priced, and not always good quality, these are the reasons I don't like to order from them! Hopefully Meyer Mike will comment on his experiences with Logees. IF you think I have had bad experiences, wait till you here what happened to him!!
Hey, Andrew!
You've been missed! This is actually my first trip to this Forum.....
I didn't even know it was here ;)
I think there was some confusion about the fruiting of Avocado, regarding Mike's comments....
From a pit, it can take 10 years to get fruit - if the tree is able to fruit at all
and *if* the climate is correct. Most folks who start Avocados from seed will never see fruit.
Grafts are a whole different story ;)
There are some marginally hardy Avocados for my area, but they are thicker skinned, smaller,
and have a more nutty flavor than the large California Avocados with which many of us are familiar.
Any pics of your 'Day' tree?
Josh!!!!!!!!! Good to see you! Thanks for clearing that up about Avacado's...By the way, I think a picture of yours from seed would look read nice posted here since it is a Tropical Fruiting Tree..It is so beautiful!
Do you think this forums is appropiate for pictures of out citrus too?
I can't wait to hear more from you here..Our friend Nancy is always here too. Hi Pug!
Have you seen her Mangos? I worry for her georgous trees..They are so pretty and she got so much fruit from them
Even Laura and Bo hang out here and many others we know..Hi Bo and Laura!
Laura, your Mango trees are pretty too..I can't wait to see them bare fruit...
The only way I will take in any plants from Logee's, in fact, just about any plant from anywhere is if I am there myself to inspect them with a magnifying glass and hit them with bug spray before they even get into my car..
I went to Logee's this past weekend to grab a few plants that you would just LOVE!!!They are so fragrant and I also looked for a Tangelo for you and saw none worth my money..They were much too expensive..They were pest free though..they do not spray any chemicals which many people love about them, which does open their greenhouses for pest's..But they also use natural control through natural predators and it seems to be doing the job for the ones that I saw anyway..
The plants that you buy there and the plants that they ship out are completely two different worlds! I found that out talking to Byron on Saturday...
Someday if they should decide to treat me poorly, I will let everyone in on what happened to me..
Right now the girl that works there on the weekends has been good to me to make up for the lack of importance I feel as a high paying customer when I deal with a few others there, and I have yet to order any plant through the mail from them again..
If so, it would be isolated for days until I am sure they are clean..The thing is, they are not the only place that has sent me digusting bug infested plants..
Now I make it a practice to do my ordering in the spring so they can sit outdoors to keep pest's from entering my flock of plants while I treat them before they ever see the light inside of my home.
I got this idea and learned to have this kind of patience from Josh..
It use to be that if I wanted a plant, I wanted it now, even if it meant sending it to me through the mail during the coldest days of the year..
I did get your package, and a million thank you's!! I will keep you in mind for that Tangelo come spring..promise..;-)
We sure got ourselves some beauties..
Hi Josh,
I have been meaning to email you. I got fed up with the B.S. on the C and S forum, so I don't post there any longer! I will get a pic of my avocado 'Day' here soon. I am getting 2 boxes of brugmansia cuttings this week so when they get here, I have to get pics of them and I will take pics of the avocado.
How are your jades and citrus? I have seen a few pics on th C and S forum. I don't even post comments as I am not wanting any retaliation from that dumba** PG!
I would like to see pics of your avocado! I have never seen it before. How old is it? I have heard the same thing. I even heard that it can take longer if there potted. I appreciate that you cleared that up though.
I have not even had mine for a year yet and it is going to bloom!
Glad to hear you had a great trip and good to hear that they made up for there B.S.! Did they give you a credit or something? So how did Byron explain himself? I still don't have any respect for Logees. They thrive on the fact that there customers are not familiar with tropicals, so they feel they have the right to charge un real amounts for there TEENY TINY plants, especially there tropical fruit trees.
Mike, do you know that a long time ago I bought over a hundred dollars in plants and they arrived DEAD, and I NEVER got my money back and they wouldn't honor there credit that they sent to me!
I only order from them when I feel like I don't have a choice. That was the ONLY reason I ordered my 'Day' from them and I went thru such a hassle with them! Byron was also supposed to give me a call and I NEVER heard back from him. I didn't ask to speak to him, they offered to have him call me and I said that I would LOVE to offer him mt 2 cents!
Again, I felt the need to order that tangelo from them. Mike that was a nice gesture but you didn't have to!
I also have to say that I am ANGRY with Four Winds! How many weeks have gone by since I emailed them about there so called contest and no email back?? That makes me feel like I just wasted my time with them and maybe I shouldn't bother buying from them again either! I boasted about there awesome quality trees and you and I both know that together, we convinced others to buy from them, and why did I do that for them? It just really makes my blood boil!
Pine Island nursry is so much better than them, and I may just see if Potratz greenhouse in Erie can buy my Minneola when they are at the Tropical fruit expo. I think that it will be my best bet and I will get it at the prices in Florida and not have to pay a dime for shipping!
Yeah, I am going to call them again tomorrow or maybe just go and visit them. They are going to bring me back a 'Carrie' mango and again, I will get it for $25 or $30 and not pay a dime for shipping!
How are you? Are you sure that Four Winds did not e-mail you? Every time a send them a message they always respond rather quickly..In fact, I never have a problem reaching anyone there in person, especially Kerri..
When you call their number, all you have to do is press 1 for Kerri, and wait a sec, then it will ring her..She usually answers..If not, I leave a message and they always get back to me..I don't understand...Double check your e-mail and let me know..
I will e-mail you privately further to see how things go..
What do you think of this stupid cold??? I am already tired of it...My electricity bill went up 40 dollars a month since I have been using my lights and my oil furnace goes on every 10 minutes..$$$$$$$$$$$$$..That is all I think of..lol.
I guess the price I pay for lights keeping my plants happy is worth the sacrifice though..Thank God most my tropicals can grow in my plant room in the 60's..
I never heard of Pine Island nursery, or maybe I have..I think I ordered a palm tree from them way back, but it died..:-((
Are you kidding? A nursery that will bring you a Mango tree?? Not bad..
I will be getting one come summer...What do you recommend for our area? If I can't get the one you got then I will need to get one that has a good success rate at fruiting and staying small. Do they attract insects?
Have a great day and we shall chat soon..:-)
Hey, guys!
Andrew, my Jades are hangin' in there....they've dropped a few of the lowest older leaves.
Part of that is my fault because I run them so dry in the winter. I don't mind, though.
They'll always grow more leaves from those old nodes.
I just re-potted a Jade obliqua the other day - I'll post the pics in a new Thread soon.
I hear you about the hassles at the C & S Forum. Some of the rudeness and lunacy there is first class.
No wonder my blood pressure is so high ;)
My Avocado is about two years old now. I keep pruning it down, so it's not very large.
I'm trying to force it to stay small with pruning.
HEy Mike,
Sorry I have not posted here. I hate this freakin weather! We have had numerous snow storms all ready. Almost 12 and it is only December! The snow came so early I was not prepared. I didn't protect the roses the way I wanted too and I didn't protect my musa 'basjoo'. Darn it!!
For mango Mike, I swear, they are not like citrus at all! They seem to be pretty darn bug resistant. I don't think people in Florida and California have to worry about them. I will tell you that the sap can be an irritant.
I don't know if Pine Island sells Palms. Maybe at there actual nursery but I have never seen them offered online.
You ahould really check them out. There mango trees are good priced and from what I have heard here, there trees are some of the best in Florida!
Pretty much, the condo types are what work best for us. You will still need to "pug" it. Meaning to prune it hard to keep it compact. You should check out some of Pug's postings on pugging her own trees. My buddy Jay coined that term. Another great guy. He has this huge awesome greenhouse(Huge to you and I)that he grows all kinds of stuff in.
Hello Josh,
Glad to hear that your jades are doing well. It is much more pain free for me to check with you saomewhere else. I am sure my own blood pressure sky rocketed really bad a couple times! Why didn't I listen to you about Norma? All it took was for me to defend myself against that B&tch Pirate Girl and she no longer wanted anything to do with me!
Why don't you join us on our mango journey Josh? Do you enjoy mango? I promise that there even easier to grow than citrus. If you have the room, you should try a condo type!
It was great to hear from you both and even better to see you guys here!
I have a Day, Choquette and Monroe here in Stuart, FL. The Day is the absolute earliest fruiting avocado I have. I guess it was October when I got the fruit. Excellent little fruit, too. Very thin skin and pear shape with a neck on it. The Choquette and Monroe are fruiting now and the Day finished 2 or 3 months ago so I haven't had any avocados 'til now. Last week's cold snap made the fruit drop on these 2 trees so its raining avocados now. From seed, fruit will take twice as long to bear on a tree as it will on a grafted. And, yes, I personally know of a friend whose tree just fruited after 12 years (from seed).
Hello Fruitloopy,
IS your friends avocado from seed that fruited in a pot or in the ground. For people like me who have to grow in pots, I think a seedling avoacado that fruits without the benefit of being grafted is really difficult, if not impossible!
Congratulations Andrew!!!
Love to see a picture of the blooms!! Sounds awesome that you have a blooming Avocado!!! Pretty work!!
I also wanted to tell you that I bought my Carrie And Glen Mango trees from Pine Island...they were very helpful and I was amazed with the way they shipped those trees..quite impressed...(almost as good as you!!)
Hello to Mike, Bo, Josh...Mango Kush, Jay and everyone else!!!
Merry Christmas everyone..and to some..Happy Holidays!!!
My Wizard is blooming under my T-5 Lights...I am so happy!!
With all of the rush of this time of the year..it's nice to come home and see
a beautiful bloom...makes one very happy!!
Take care everyone!!
Laura in VB
Hey Andrew,
I keep trying to post after yours on the Plumeria side...but this annoying pop up keeps getting in the way... I can't figure out what is going on over there!!
So I wanted to say hello...but I can't over there...
Come spring...your wish list will be smaller!!! : )
Take care everyone!!
Laura in VB


text:
Simple yet Effective
Reviewed By Brandon W (TONTITOWN, AR) Reviewed for a 2015 Chevy Silverado —3/18/2015 5:35 AM
Simple look, simple fit and good for a work truck as they can be removed and washed and that's what we were looking for. They seem durable so with guys getting in out of them 24/7/365--we will see how long they hold up.
Great durable cover!
Reviewed By Susan D (HAMILTON, MT) Reviewed for a 2014 Subaru Forester —3/10/2015 8:27 PM
This is the perfect seat cover for my Subaru Forester. I wanted something durable, comfortable and easy to maintain. I hesitated to spend the money but I'm glad I did. The quality is exceptional and it looks great in my car.
Covers for single cab Ram
Reviewed By Gary C (Concord, CA) Reviewed for a 2014 Dodge Ram —3/8/2015 9:29 PM
For most, I think these covers would get 5's! However, I'm real picky, and was expecting a PERFECT fit. While not perfect, they do fit pretty nice! Much better than anything you could buy at a retail store. They do look good! The installation instructions are poor! The cover for the center console is worthless, didn't even use it! Fits poorly, and restricts the cover from closing! I'm glad I wasn't expecting this piece! Overall, A decent purchase!


text:
Top Trending Articles
How to Pick the Best Car Seat for Your Child
You want to keep your child safe, and purchasing the ri... more
How to Stop Your Dog From Barking Excessively
If your dog barks at anything and everything, you'll be... more
How to Make Ricotta-Basil Stuffed Tomatoes
Add some variety to your vegetarian diet! Keep reading ... more
How to Make Mushroom and Broccoli Vegetarian ...
Everyone loves pizza! Learn how to make this delicious ... more
How Wheat Grass Juice Can Improve Your Health
Wheat grass juice can offer some significant health ben... more
Thank you for quickly diagnosing and repairing the problem with my Mercedes transmission.
This was the most unprofessional service I have had in a long time. The owner charged me $45 for less th... more
The check engine light was on for 3 days so I took the car over to AAMCO to get it fixed. It turned out t... more
© 2015 Local Corporation - US Patent 7,231,405
Some data provided by Acxiom. Questions and Comments?


text:
Overdrive Episode 2
You are going to watch Overdrive Anime Show for free with English Subs Episode 2 Online.
if Overdrive Episode 02 are not working, please try one of the Video Mirrors.
Upload by: mica
Updated: November 14, 2012
You are watching Overdrive Episode 2 in High Quality English subbed. Overdrive Episode 2 is from Overdrive anime series. If you enjoyed Overdrive Episode 2 please share it with others! Please note that this Episode is hosted on a third-party video sharing website, and it is not affiliated with Chia-Anime.


text:
find and save
TV Guide
Branded Content
Submit your news
Business Services
Sports Top stories
Sports Top stories
More Sports Top stories
Shamrocks fall late in regional
Mar. 10, 2015
The score indicates that the game was a blowout. It was not in Big Rapids on Tuesday night. The Portland St. Patrick Shamrocks took on Fruitport Calvary Christian and fell 72-47, ending their playoff run.
Wildcat press too much for Belding in girls regional opener
Mar. 10, 2015
Ranked as one of the top teams in the state and only one loss on the season, Belding was up against a tough hill to climb. Despite a close first quarter, the press of the Wayland Union Wildcats was just too strong.
Bulldogs lose to ranked Vikings in regional
Mar. 10, 2015
In the second game of the night in Charlotte, the Ionia Bulldog girls faced the same problem Belding's girls did. They were up against a top ranked team in the state with a high powered offense.
Ravens trade defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to Lions
Mar. 10, 2015
The Baltimore Ravens have traded nine-year defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to the Detroit Lions.
Dolphins privately optimistic about reaching deal with Suh
Mar. 9, 2015
The Miami Dolphins have pulled ahead in the Ndamukong Suh sweepstakes, and their lead may be insurmountable.
Sheahan scores go-ahead goal, lifts Red Wings over Oilers
Mar. 9, 2015
Riley Sheahan and the Detroit Red Wings shook off a poor start and avoided a stumble against one of the NHL's worst teams.
Middaugh's 23 points power Saranac to win in district opener
Mar. 9, 2015
In the first half of the opening game of the boys basketball playoffs, Saranac didn't play like they were in the playoffs. It was more like the first game of the season.
Pirates strong start pushes them bast Bath in district opener
Mar. 9, 2015
For the third and final time this season, the Pirates and the Bees battled this season. This time it was much different. The previous two games were close and Monday night's affair was not.
Prep Roundup - Belding, Portland fall in district opener
Mar. 9, 2015
Prep Roundup - Belding, Portland fall in district opener
Fantasy Sports: There are plenty of quality producers at third
Mar. 9, 2015
Last week, I expressed my hope of finding some more power at the third base position after shuffling through shaky shortstops. Well I found some, including multiple 20-homer players, but not a single 30-homer guy from last season. I suppose the steroid era is over. And that fact, in a roundabout way, leads me to something I have been looking for a window to address, and seeing as I just opened that one myself, I will continue to be self-serving and take this opportunity.
Gardner, Cooley, Bennett, Maag all place in State Finals
Mar. 7, 2015
Saturday turned out to be a pretty good day for Ionia County wrestlers. With Ionia's Cameron Mahlich capturing the Division 2, 103 lb. state title, four others earned medals for their place in the state tournament.
Ionia's Cameron Mahlich captures state title in comeback victory
Mar. 7, 2015
It's not how you start. It's how you finish.
Portland's Whitford finishes 3rd in Individual Finals
Mar. 7, 2015
With a couple of scouts watching on, Portland senior Lily Whitford performed quite well.
Thelen, Cicigoi miss cut in Division 4 Individual Bowling finals
Mar. 7, 2015
Inside the Royal Scot bowling facility in Lansing, the Pirate boys were coming off of a tough loss in the Team Bowling State Finals in Division 4.
Schrauben takes 4th for St. Patrick in Individual Finals
Mar. 7, 2015
Three Shamrocks went to the Individual State Finals on Saturday and one came out with a medal.
Bennett places fifth in Individual Finals
Mar. 7, 2015
Inside a crowded Century Bowl, Ionia senior Ryan Bennett took advantage and got off to a hot start.
Bulldogs top Raiders for third straight district crown
Mar. 6, 2015
It was expected to be another classic game between Portland and Ionia girls basketball teams.
Prep Roundup - Belding, St. Patrick girls claim district titles
Mar. 6, 2015
Prep Roundup - Belding, St. Patrick girls claim district titles
State Bowling Team Roundup: Shamrocks fall one pin short of Final 4
Mar. 6, 2015
Ionia County had four different bowling teams competing in the team state finals on Friday morning.
Ionia's Cameron Mahlich to compete for state title
Mar. 6, 2015
On the second day of the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Championships at the Palace of Auburn Hills, three Ionia County wrestlers advanced to the semifinals on Friday night and one will compete for the state title on Saturday night.
Harvey returns with 2 perfect innings, Mets beat Tigers
Mar. 6, 2015
New York Mets starter Matt Harvey was impressive in his first outing in more than 18 months, pitching two perfect innings as the New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Friday.
Teheran, Simon make spring debuts; Tigers beat Braves 6-4
Mar. 5, 2015
Julio Teheran allowed one run in a two-inning spring debut, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 6-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
NJIT, which upset Michigan, gets postseason hoops bid
Mar. 5, 2015
After upsetting then-No. 17 Michigan in the regular season, NJIT is headed to the postseason.
Prep Roundup - Ionia, Portland fall on Senior Night
Mar. 5, 2015
Prep Roundup - Ionia, Portland fall on Senior Night
Vikings advance two in championship bracket
Mar. 5, 2015
The Lakewood Vikings had a similar day compared to Ionia, Belding and Portland. They brought four wrestlers to the individual state finals and two are moving on to the next round while the other two will compete in the consolation bracket.
Two Belding wrestlers move on in state finals
Mar. 5, 2015
Four Belding wrestlers went to the Individual State Finals in Auburn Hills on Thursday and two are still in the race for the state championship. Two more lost and will head to the consolation round.
One Raider advances in individual state finals
Mar. 5, 2015
With just two wrestlers in the Individual State Finals, it wasn't too bad of a day. One will be advancing in the championship bracket while one drops to the consolation bracket.
Mahlich moves on, Richardson and Piggott into the consolation bracket
Mar. 5, 2015
The Bulldogs had a great regional day two weeks ago. The start of the Individual Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills didn't go too smoothly on Thursday evening. Of the three wrestlers competing in the finals, only one will be moving on.
Zidlicky's OT goal gives Red Wings 2-1 win over Rangers
Mar. 4, 2015
Marek Zidlicky's power-play goal 1:09 into overtime lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
Prep Roundup - St. Patrick, Belding advance to district championship
Mar. 4, 2015
Prep Roundup - St. Patrick, Belding advance to district championship
Swartz powers Ionia to win over Lakewood in district semifinal
Mar. 4, 2015
Sometimes one scoring stretch is all one team needs to either win or lose the game. For Ionia in their district opener semifinal against Lakewood, it was senior Sabrina Swartz that stepped up big and provided the needed spark.
Roe's 26 points propels Portland to district championship game
Mar. 4, 2015
Offense was the name of the game in the first half while defense defined the Raiders in the second half. In the district semifinal game against Charlotte, the Raiders came out victorious thanks in part to junior Olivia Roe's 26 points in a 56-41 win on Wednesday night.
Machado, Wieters return for Orioles in loss to Tigers
Mar. 4, 2015
Matt Wieters and Manny Machado each were hitless in three at-bats in their first game since their seasons were cut short by injuries last year, and the Baltimore Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers 5-4 Wednesday.
ESPN returns to NHL after awarded 2016 World Cup TV rights
Mar. 4, 2015
ESPN is getting back into broadcasting professional hockey after landing the U.S. rights for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
Tigers release Hanrahan, who needs elbow surgery
Mar. 4, 2015
The Detroit Tigers have released Joel Hanrahan from a minor league contract and said the right-hander will have his second Tommy John surgery on March 18.
Michigan football coach comes to aid of I-94 crash victims
Mar. 3, 2015
State police say Jim Harbaugh took a break from rescuing Michigan's football team to come to the aid of some SUV crash victims.
Prep Roundup - Vikings fall in Double OT on Senior Night
Mar. 3, 2015
Prep Roundup - Vikings fall in Double OT on Senior Night
Saranac's offense too much for Potterville in win
Mar. 3, 2015
With the season winding down, games tend to get harder, fighting for a top spot in the league or defeating a rival.
AP sources: Eagles deal running back McCoy for Bills' Alonso
Mar. 3, 2015
LeSean McCoy will lead Rex Ryan's "ground and pound" running attack for the Buffalo Bills next season.
Cespedes off to slammin' start, Tigers rout Orioles
Mar. 3, 2015
Yoenis Cespedes hit a grand slam in his first game for Detroit, Ian Kinsler added a three-run homer and the Tigers routed the Baltimore Orioles 15-2 Tuesday in a spring training opener.
Saranac can't pull off district opener upset, fall to Eagles in OT
Mar. 2, 2015
Sometimes, the better team wins, sometimes they lose. That's what happened to Saranac on Monday night in Bath. In their district opener, they faced a tough opponent in Carson City-Crystal, who was favored in the matchup.
Prep Roundup - Lakewood, PW Cheer advance to State Finals
Mar. 2, 2015
Prep Roundup - Lakewood, PW Cheer advance to State Finals
Third time not the charm for the Pirates, fall in District opener to Wolf Pack
Mar. 2, 2015
The third time wasn't the charm for the Pirates. Up against rival Laingsburg for the third and final time this season, it was a defensive battle. Points were minimal, defense was the name of the game.
Fantasy Sports: Talent at this position comes up a little short
Mar. 2, 2015
I thought things could not get worse than starting my fantasy baseball preseason prospectus with the catcher position. Today, however, the snow remains piled feet high on the ground, I come to the shortstop position, and my bitterness grows. Let's start right at the top of the list with the consensus best fantasy shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. His ranking makes sense, as he's a player with a great offensive skills who plays in Colorado. What's not to love?
Devils trade D Marek Zidlicky to Red Wings for draft pick
Mar. 2, 2015
The New Jersey Devils have traded defenseman Marek Zidlicky to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional draft pick.
Ionia County High School Sports: March 2-7
Mar. 2, 2015
There is a lot of sports going on in the first week of March. It's probably the busiest week of any sports season.Monday, March 2Girls Basketball Districts-Class B District 54: Belding vs. Lakeview (at Belding High School) 7 p.m.
Lions' website reports team won't franchise Suh
Mar. 2, 2015
Ndamukong Suh can test the open market when free agency begins March 10 after the Lions decided not to use the franchise tag on the star defensive tackle, according to a report on the team's website.
Stars trade forward Erik Cole to Red Wings
Mar. 1, 2015
The Dallas Stars traded forward Erik Cole to the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.
Knicks top sluggish Pistons 121-115 in double OT
Feb. 27, 2015
Shane Larkin's three-point play in the final minute of the second overtime helped the New York Knicks snap their eight-game losing streak with a 121-115 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.
Late free throws give Bulldogs win over Portland in regular season finale
Feb. 27, 2015
In the second half of the varsity doubleheader on Friday night, it was the away team coming out with a hard fought victory. The Bulldogs bested rival Portland in a fight to the finish, a 53-46 win to end the regular season.
Top Stories
Ringling Bros. to remove elephant act in conservation bid
1:58 pm
Portland Civic Players prepare for spring show
12:42 am
MSP receives OK to fly Unmanned Aircraft System
12:40 am
Cremer pleads no contest to OWI in 2014 crash
12:41 am
Shamrocks fall late in regional
Mar. 10, 2015
Read more top stories
Financial Advice from Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer Warns: A Fed Rate Hike Now Risks Global Contagion
Mar. 11, 2015
Jim Cramer's Top Takeaways: Qualcomm, Skyworks Solutions, Hewlett-Packard, Ford
Mar. 11, 2015
'Mad Money' Lightning Round: Buy, Buy, Buy Ventas on Any Weakness
Mar. 11, 2015
Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: Stay the Course Through This Decline
Mar. 10, 2015
Read More
Connect with Ionia Sentinel - Standard-Ionia, MI
Back to top
Site Services
Contact Us
Place an ad
Press+ Login
Purchase Photos
Promotional Circulation Disclaimer
Market Place
Real Estate
Community Info
Ionia Public Safety
Ionia County Sheriff's Office
Ionia County Health Department
Ionia Public Schools
Ionia Parks and Recreation
Ionia Free Fair
Social Networking
Ionia Sentinel-Standard on Facebook
Sign up for our Daily Deals
Business Services
More Content Now
Stay Informed
Email newsletter
Sign Up Today
Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox.
Your privacy is important, read our
privacy policy.
© Copyright 2006-2015 Gatehouse Media, Inc. Some rights reserved
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Gatehouse Media Publications
Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted.
Ionia Sentinel - Standard-Ionia, MI | 114 N Depot St., Ionia, MI 48846


text:
The Observation Deck
A blog of opinions on local, state and national issues
Monthly Archive for December, 2010
'Junk' is the least of our problems
The inanity of the "don't touch my junk" slogan demonstrates just how off course we are in dealing with terrorist threats, says Christopher Hitchens in Slate. This attitude doesn't help any, nor do the reactive strategies employed by the TSA, he says. [Read More]
The rescue
Up to you on drilling, Governor
From today's editorials: Gov. Paterson should sign a moratorium on new drilling for natural gas. Nothing is lost by further study of the risks and benefits. This week's session of the Legislature, for all its inaction on the state budget deficit, wasn't all for naught. If ever there's a case to be made for government to delay […] [Read More]
Which is it, GOP?
From today's editorials: A Republican House leader vows unprecedented scrutiny of federal spending. Is this about deficit reduction? Or undermining the President? Or perhaps a bit of both? Here are the Republicans, led by the man who will be chairman of the House's main investigative committee, saying they want to cut federal spending and reduce the […] [Read More]
Document dump will reduce openness
The most recent release from Wikileaks, comprised of hundreds of U.S. State Department cables, is unlikely to facilitate the transparency Wikileaks founder Julian Assange purports to advocate, says Christopher Dickey in Newsweek. Instead, Dickey says, the result will be stifled communication. [Read More]
Please profile me: A Muslim speaks
Americans need to sit down and have a frank conversation about race, religion and profiling, says Asra Q. Nomani in The Daily Beast. "Profiling isn't about identity politics but about threat assessment," she says. [Read More]
FBI should not be trapping people
The FBI's practice of baiting "would-be terrorists" is "tantamount to sending lots of little devils out into Muslim communities and getting them to sit on people's shoulders and whisper in their ears," says Ted Conover in Slate. [Read More]
$315 million worth of outrage
Today's editorial: The Legislature refuses to act on Governor Paterson's call t0 reduce the state's budget deficit. The cost of ignoring a fiscal crisis is to prolong it. So Governor Paterson asks the Legislature to reconvene to address a state budget deficit crisis so severe that he fears it will hit $10 billion next year. […] [Read More]
Show More


text:
Colorado vs Stanford Final: 59-56 - Recap
|Colorado vs Stanford Final: 59-56 - Recap
Colorado got 17 points from Josh Scott en route to a 59-56 victory over Stanford on Wednesday at Maples Pavilion.
Colorado won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the 9-point spread as underdogs.
Xavier Johnson had 14 points for Colorado and Xavier Talton chipped in with 9 points. Askia Booker had 3 assists for them, while Josh Scott was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
Stanford got 24 points from Chasson Randle in a losing cause and another 9 points from Josh Huestis. Anthony Brown contributed 4 assists for them, while Josh Huestis had 13 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Colorado were victorious, as the score was 33-28 at the break.
Colorado had a 39-31 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.


text:
We're House Performing Arts Center
5763 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80303
Boulder, CO 80303
Related Stories (2)
Love Story
2 years ago by Robin Edwards
Obscene/Courageous Theatre is known for its offbeat, entertaining and sometimes disturbing productions. But the company's newest show is a little different. "It's a really cute play; it's a love story,"...
Office Party
2 years ago by Susan Froyd
In Adam Bock's Obie Award-winning black comedy The Thugs, everyone works in a cubicle (in this case, at a law firm) and lives in a world where anything could go wrong at the drop of a hat. And in the intimate fifty-seat perfor...


text:
Baroness Milesent of the Cleftlands reports that two albums of photos by photographer Allen Clark from the recent Northern Oaken War Manuevers in the Midrealm are available to view online.
Middle Kingdom
Northern Oaken War Manuevers photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-07-04 11:54
Baroness Milesent of the Cleftlands reports that two albums of photos by photographer Allen Clark from the recent Northern Oaken War Manuevers in the Midrealm are available to view online.
"Living the Dream" at Baronial Border War
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2010-07-03 11:50
Jon Szerlag of the Ionia Sentinel-Standard (Ionia, Michigan) got an up-close and personal view of the SCA when he attended the recent Baronial Border War XXVII at Bertha Brock Park. Szerlag's article and video are available online. (video)
Midrealm Spring 2010 Crown Tourney weekend photos online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-06-27 18:51
Master Phillip the Pilgrim has posted two albums of photos from the Middle Kingdom Spring 2010 Crown Tournament weekend. The photos are available on Flickr.
Midrealmers to sponsor children's activity at Pennsic
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2010-06-22 15:49
Lady Seadhli Tova ingean Aindle reports that the Weldlake and Pentamere Youth and Children's Ministry will present It Takes My Child to RAze a Village : Pennsic Edition at Pennsic Youth Pointe August 9, 2010 from 11:00-4:00.
[MID] A Simple Day in the Country
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-06-17 15:06
The Barony of Sternfeld cordially invites you to enjoy yourself at A Simple Day in the Country!
Milisent Vibert becomes Laurel in the Midrealm
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2010-06-14 15:26
Mistress Llyrydwyl Merewenna reports that, at Their recent Crown Tournament, Their Majesties Radagaisus and Ceinwen of the Middle Kingdom, placed Baroness Milisent Vibert on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.
[MID] Festival of Joseph of Arimathea
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-06-10 17:07
The Shire of Wurm Wald is proudly hosting The Festival of Joseph of Arimathea on Saturday August 28, 2010 at the Illini Union, 1401 W. Green St. in Urbana IL 61801.
[MID] Northern Oaken War Maneuvers XIV
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2010-06-09 19:30
The Barony of the Cleftlands and the Shire of Falcon's Quarry Present Northern Oaken War Maneuvers XIV
Photos from Pentamere Collegium A&S
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2010-06-07 11:50
Midrealm Kingdom Chronicler Mistress Siobhan O'Neill has created an album of photos from the recent Pentamere Regional A&S Collegium 2010.
Of shoes and chamber pots in medieval times
The Middle Ages met modern life recently when members of the Shire of Blackhawk visited Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School in Freeport, IL. Students learned about the nitty gritty of medieval life such as worn shoes and chamber pots. Hilary Matheson of the Journal-Standard has the story.
[MID] Middle Kingdom Crown Tournament
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2010-05-24 10:57
The Barony of Fenix is proud to host The Spring Crown Tournament of the Middle Kingdom
[MID] Border Raids
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-05-20 18:10
Calling all Warriors of the Dragon! Border Raids is upon us! Help us to repel the raiders of the Meridian Kingdom
Midrealm Spring 2010 Crown Tournament contenders announced
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2010-05-12 18:24
Their Majesties Radagaisus and Ceinwen of the Middle Kingdom have announced the list of combatants and their consorts for the upcoming Spring 2010 Crown Tournament.
Blackstone Raids: They came for the coal!
Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2010-05-07 14:52
"The Middle Kingdom had come to AEthelmarc to raid their coal," writes staff reporter Veronica Nett of the Charleston Gazette, who was present at AEthelmearc's annual Blackstone Raids event. Her article features a photo album and numerous interviews of SCA folk.
Midrealm King declared an imposter
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-05-06 07:57
In a shocking turn of events, the Dread Lord Dag, King of the Middle Kingdom, was revealed to be an imposter in His own Court. Diane Brunner of the Dayton Renaissance and Medieval Events Examiner has the story. (updated with additional links)
[MID] Iron Weasel Triathlon
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2010-05-05 15:56
Iron Weasel Triathlon and Archery War Practice June 4-6, 2010
[MID] Melee at Roswell - SITE FEE REDUCED!
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-04-29 16:19
Join Alderford once again as we meet in Roswell to hone our expertise in all things melee. Enjoy a relaxing weekend of family activities including rapier and armored combat, plenty of archery, classes, and bardic activities well into the evening.
[MID] Baron Wars XIII
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-04-22 17:11
Great News! Baron Wars is coming home to Fort Meigs!! And it is one of only two Middle Kingdom War Practices currently on the books!
[MID] Middle Kingdom Cooks Collegium
The Middle Kingdom Cooks Collegium is an event dedicated to expanding the knowledge and research for the arts and sciences of cooking. Come enjoy and exploration of tastes and textures while enjoying the company of some truly inspiring people.
[MID] Midrealm Rapier Command Symposium
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2010-04-22 15:06
The Midrealm Rapier Command Symposium will be held on June 19, 2010 at the Signature Inn in Muncie, Indiana. We will be holding classes from 10am until 6pm, followed by dinner and an evening cocktail party.
[MID] Brawl at the Crooked Dragon XIII
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2010-04-09 13:59
The Brawl at the Crooked Dragon XIII will be held on July 10, 2010 at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio. As in years past the day will be filled with fighting, fun, and feasting! It is one of the last opportunities to authorize before Pennsic War.
Photos from bardic Kavehane online
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-04-04 23:14
Llewelyn reports that he has created an album of photos from the bardic Kavehane (coffee house) at various events in the Midrealm. The album is available on his Flickr website.
[MID] Oaken Regional Cooking and Bardic Symposium
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2010-03-30 10:10
Join the Marche of Three Towers for: Oaken Regional Cooking and Bardic Symposium April 10, 2010
[MID] Fighter Symposium & Regional Fighter Practice
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2010-03-27 15:36
Fighter Symposium & Regional Fighter Practice May 15, 2010 Sponsored by: Barony of Carraig Ban, P.I.C. Elv Av Tiden, & The Shire Foxvale
[MID] North Oaken A&S Faire
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-03-21 17:09
Come One Come all, Join us to test your meddle in this year's North Oaken A&S Faire.
"It Won't Go to Zero"
Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2010-03-17 17:57
Financial planner Ken Robinson wanted a way to reach more people with his message of hope: As bad as the economy may be, it will eventually recover. So he wrote "It Won't Go to Zero" as a rap song and video. The rap song might blend well with his other works, including the Cleftlands Battle Song.
[MID] Spring Coronation
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-03-07 18:41
The Baronial members are working hard to make Their Highnesses Coronation special and memorable. We have planned many activities throughout the day and feasting and revelry for the evening.
[MID] Qaina
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-03-07 18:34
Qaina: A Middle Eastern Dance & Music Event sponsored by the Barony of Brendoken
[MID] Winged Hills Collegium
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2010-03-07 16:02
The Marche of the Winged Hills presents Winged Hills Collegium and South Oaken Regional Arts & Sciences Faire
[MID] Third Bardic Roundhouse
Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2010-03-01 14:48
The Barony of the Cleftlands, the Shire of Eastwatch, and Gorsedd -- the community of bards in northern Oaken, Middle Kingdom -- are proud to announce The Third Bardic Roundhouse, June 18-20, 2010, back at Minion Ridge in Eastwatch.
User login
Partner Sites


text:
Spring training position battles
A daily rundown of the MLB competitions for playing time in March and April
Toronto Blue Jays: Left Field
Snider makes his case: Travis Snider hit .301 in a 24-game audition for the Blue Jays in 2008, but his average slipped to .241 in 2009. As a result, GM Alex Anthopoulos was not ready to hand the 22-year-old a job going into camp. Snider might have erased any doubts by hitting a pair of home runs against Baltimore. With three homers and six RBIs this spring, he might have claimed the starting job in left field.
"He's a front-runner for us. He's part of our future," manager Cito Gaston told the Toronto Sun. "Why wouldn't we want him to make this club?"
Adam Lind will again get time in left field when he is not the designated hitter. Lind started 55 games in left last season.
To see more position battles -- including who might fill out the end of the Phillies' rotation, Kaz Matsui's chances at starting for the Astros and who's winning the Yankees' competition in left field -- you must be an ESPN Insider.
Become an insider and get access to all our articles and tools.View Insider Benefits »
Magazine subscribers: activate your Insider account.
Doug MittlerRumor Central
- MLB Rumor Central writer
- Researcher/Reporter for ESPN The Magazine.
2010 Position Battles
Need to know the latest on MLB position battles? Insider has you covered. Check here every day for updates.
- 4/1: The Indians' new left fielder
- 3/31: Who's on second for the Dodgers?
- 3/30: The Astros' closer for now
- 3/29: The Twins' closer replacements
- 3/26: The Braves' new right fielder
- 3/25: Who's in the mix for the Giants' outfield
- 3/24: The Mets' messy bullpen
- 3/23: Who will catch for the Rangers
- 3/18: Who could fill out the Tigers' rotation
- 3/17: The Nationals' right field options
- 3/16: The Cubs' second base winner?
- 3/15: A new catcher for the Mariners
- 3/12: The A's shortstop competition
- 3/11: Who's on first for the Indians
- 3/10: Backup plans for the Rockies' closer
- 3/9: The Marlins' third base shuffle
- 3/8: Who may close for the Indians
- 3/5: The Mariners' fifth starter competition
- 3/4: The Yankees' bullpen
- 3/3: The Phillies' fifth starter
- 3/2: The Reds' left field situation
- 3/1: Catching duties for the Rockies
- Bowden: Cardinals, Nationals the NL's best
- Blengino: Why Donaldson will win MVP award
- Petriello: Criticism of O's offseason is unjust
- Olney: More 2015 breakthrough candidates
- Karabell: Fantasy players to target
- Karabell: Fantasy Do Not Draft list
- Law: Top 100 MLB prospects


text:
Hangin' With ... Richard Wright Berlin, Glasgow To Host New Event In '18 Nike Signs Gatlin To Sponsorship Deal EPL Clubs Score First Profit Since 1999 Executive Transactions EPL To Share $1.5B Of $7.5B TV Deal Close To 10M Watch Friendly Match Bundesliga Limits Multi Investments EPL Fans To Protest Over Ticket Prices ICC CEO Says Team Increase Unlikely
SBD Global/November 7, 2013/FranchisesPrint All
Red Bulls' Runaway Victory Could Be The Most Expensive Championship Ever
Four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel's "relentless pursuit of victory" could could drive Red Bull "to the most expensive world championship win in the history of Formula One," according to Kevin Eason of the LONDON TIMES. Red Bull is expected to pick up an estimated £80M ($130M) prize, but the team faces a payout of up to £10M ($16M) in bonuses "to the best-rewarded staff in F1," and record fees to the FIA. Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner is expected to "rubber-stamp bonus payments" to the team's 550 staff of £10,000 ($16,000) each. Senior staff "are thought to have been paid up to four times more," and Vettel could receive more than £3M ($4.8M) "as a reward for his 11 race wins so far this season." Because of new rules introduced this season, Red Bull's constructor victory "comes with a massive penalty." Every point won will cost them $6,000 in entry fees next season. The team already has 513 points with two GPs still to run, which means it will have to pay at least £2M ($3.2M) "to enter next year's championship" (LONDON TIMES, 11/6).
New Investor Mikhail Ponomarev Wants DEL's Dusseldorf EG Back On Top
German Hockey League (DEL) club Dusseldorf EG's new investor Russian businessman Mikhail Ponomarev said that the club "has to return to the top," according to Otto Krause of the EXPRESS. Ponomarev said, "It can't be that an eight-time champion with the lowest payroll in the league is at the bottom of the table. The DEL has reached the lowest point in its history. That has to change." Ponomarev, who now holds an 18.4% stake in the DEG GmbH, "wants to return to the club's glory days." He said, "The players need a new challenge. And it can't be reaching the playoffs. That's not difficult" (EXPRESS, 11/5).