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That's a very smart looking trailer, Oregon Commuter! Nice first post. Welcome!
the new rig:
c-dale quick and 3' x 5' trailer
Looking nice Bloom, You'll need to paint the trailer to match bike ;)
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Here is my converted child carrier. I used some left over PVC piping and ventilated shelving I had. Supports my 200 lb weight easily. The shelving works great for attaching the bungies.
I'll need to fashion some fenders for it if I ever intend to use it in the wet.
My latest creation
Got hold of a Schwinn Spoiler that I plan on restoring up a bit....
The plan is to have a Black bike with Gold wheel rims and a few other parts picked out in gold. I also plan on fitting it with one of those RC motors..... Zzzzzooooooom :D
I had to clean up the springer forks that were quite rusted. I was going to have them rechromed but I think it'll cost to much? So I may strip them down and paint them Black.
I swapped out the handlebars for a pair of minimoto bars I had laying around, i'll get better one's once I can afford it.
I had my mate Peter (he does all my welding) cut off the top of the small sissybar and weld a couple of extensions on, its looking ok but I may have to alter the angle a bit? we'll see how it looks once I get a back rest made up for it.
I cut up some angle iron and made up a tow frame which I took around to my mate Peter's to get him to weld it up. Back home I added some paint, bolted on my towball, hooked up my push trailer (no batteries, there on recharge) and took it for a quick spin around the block, It handled ok. I'll try out the motor on my trailer tomorrow once I hook up all the wiring and recharge the batteries.
The more I research I do about these bikes the more ideas I get in my head :rolleyes:
I may even get in touch with my mate Gareth and see if he can knock me up one of these?...
Then I may end up with something like this....
oooh, i'll need to lay down :lol:
No need for you to get in touch with me about knocking up a rear trike converstion kit ..... .... .... making and stocking those as retro refit kits is a priority of Cargo Cycles. I have been working on the design of a suitable differential unit for a while now, as I do not like the two freewheel assemblies usually installed in that kind of set up.
this is my trailer im still working on the hook it doesnt seem to want to stay hitched
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We have product! Here is the latest model of the Little Red trailer. I'm making and selling these locally in Minneapolis USA with recycled materials. Here's what i improved from the previous model: Simpler and more rugged cargo box, larger diameter tube on tow arm. The tow arm detaches to making shipping the product possible. A much improved laser cut stays clamp.more info at www.redbiketrailer.comhttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167767http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167768http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=167769
Your wheels are to far back, mate. This places way to much weight on the trailers tongue.
Move the wheels to the center of your trailer and try a test run, you'll soon see the benifit of doing this.
1993 GF with modified Burley Flat bed
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Here we are, coming home with $143.87 of groceries.
I've loaded this trailer with so much at times that I thought the axles might break. Still holds it all together.
BTW, I didn't like the way the trampoline held, so I used a piece of plywood, cut a bunch of 2" holes in it (to make it lighter) and bolted it on. It also gives me many more points to hook a bungy. I also added shock-cord over the sides to hold the verticles down so I can now hook to the top bar.Attachment 168371
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here is my trailer. Built from an old Burley kid carrier.
new bike, new hitch
Totaled my old beater, no wreck, just worn out. Would have cost the price of a new to fix, just for the parts. Bought a new one (don't gag too hard!) from wally world. Decided my trailer hitch just wasn't doing it for me any more. I don't like the turning limits you get with the typical chainstay tube hitch, so am designing my own.
Here are a few pics of the wooden mock-up I've done. Held onto the bike with rubber bands, that's why the center post at the back. I needed to check clearances etc. to make sure it is going to work.
I should have gotten pics of the entire process, but here's what I have so far:
My workshop-
I've seen it written several places, "If you wait until you have all the right equipment, you'll never get projects started. Use what you have on hand, then upgrade as you go along." This is why I'm using mostly woodworking tools for my projects.
Anyway, Here are a few pics of what I have so far:
There will be a brace on both sides when finished, needed to make sure it wasn't going to interfere with the rear derailleur, and adjust placement accordingly.
The square tubing is from an old broken golf bag cart, and the round is a piece of EMT conduit left over from a job I did for a friend. The aluminum plate is salvaged from some cabinetwork bought at auction, mainly for the exotic woods they were made of. The plate was used for drawer bottoms.
Using old inner tubes for spacing and frame protection, should have the added benefit of shock mounting as well. We'll see how well this works, if at all.
I will be making a U-joint for the actual connection to the trailer, and remake the tow bar on that for a centered system. will post more as I get things done.
more of the new hitch
Got it all assembled today, did a final test fit.
Will have to got to the HW store to get the vinyl covered clamps to mount it, as well as the hitch pins. I'm going to cut the head off the hitch bolt and drill for the pins. Needs to be quick attach & remove, an improvement over the last one with the double nuts arrangement.
Next step will be modifying the trailer to fit with the centered hitch. Will start on that tomorrow, after the final install of the hitch. will post pics of the completed unit.
I am also wanting to put mudguards on the bike, as I am out in all weather with my deliveries. I'll post those pics in a new thread.
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Here is my trailer I built it myself and I use it every day to do deliveries for my shop...
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Here it is loaded down with 165 pounds of stuff......
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Got to ride slowly and carefully with that much weight on there! :thumb:
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Charlie , like the low center of gravity on your new design ! Will there be enough clearance for bad weather riding ? I ride a wally world bike too ! It was a freebe
& wanted to try multi-geared bike . Good luck & safe rides .
Worthlees, thank you for the comment. Yes, I think there will be enough room for foul weather riding. Will be putting mudguards on the bike before the snow flies, that will keep most of the crud contained.
Had to make a small change in the design. The inner tube wraps on the chainstays didn't work out so well. Allowed too much movement of the framework. So I made a couple of plates and clamped them on with 4 vinyl covers clamps each. Is now solid!
There is one caveat with this system though, in order to remove the rear wheel, I have to pull the skewer completely out.
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Next project for the bike is figuring out how to make a front carrier.
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Here's my farm bike with its trailer
Nice job Charlie,
I have a similar setup on the back of my bike but I use a small ball joint...
I changed this setup when I motorized my trailer as I didn't think the towball would hold up, plus I needed the trailer to be able to Yaw n' pitch - tip on bumpy ground. But I ended up going back to the ball hitch, it has held up nicely but I dont have a lot of yaw n' pitch.
Looks like you have solved the Yaw n' Pitch with the first joint on your hitch - if this in fact swivels?
Thank you!
Yes, each joint swivels. I have a wood "bearing" in the first joint where it attaches to the mainframe, to take up the space inside the square tubing.
That is the same trailer I built shown earlier in this thread, modified for this set-up. I shortened and centered the hitch portion, and the deck. I had a problem with cornering with the trailer at speeds above 10mph(16kph) with the long tongue, wanted to flip if the trailer hit any sort of a bump. Tacoed a couple of wheels from the extreme side loading when that happened. can take corners at 18mph(29kph) now before the inside wheel wants to leave the ground. I figured out that I didn't need a 5 foot (1.5 metre) long deck for the loads I carried.
That little homebuilt pulls like a dream now! Is also so much easier to maneuver in close quarters, and stores in the garage easier too.
I will be building another trailer soon, with adjustable length for hauling long lumber, similar to the BAW idea. Front section will separate from the wheel section when loaded, and the wheels placed near the balance point of the load. The lumber would be tied securely to both sections making the lumber itself become the body of the trailer. When not loaded the sections will be connected with these.
Started with a Trek Kid's Trailer. Added wooden deck lined with Aluminum rails. Built last weekend to haul my tools around. I used tie up a Tool Chest with Wheels behind me. Rode that till the wheels literally fell off. I had made another trailer from a shopping cart and wheelchair. A bit heavy and tracking was off. Decided to try a single wheel trailer based on thoughts and ideas garnered from this site (thanks). Seems to be working out ok, so far.
Started with a 24" wheel, but have changed it to a 20".
I want to add electric motor in the future to it.
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Giveaway: Mini Miranda Pattern and Sew Lazy Interfacing
Lazies, We just went back to print with our Mini Miranda Bag pattern (LGD124) and I'm having a giveaway to celebrate! Mini Mi is a nice sized tote, loaded with pockets and makes a perfect purse, too. Be sure to leave a comment after this blog post to enter our giveaway for Mini Miranda pattern and Sew Lazy supplies.
Bag Posture and Construction
Mini Miranda stands up straight and tall with our Sew Lazy Interfacings. Back in September we featured Mini Mi and walked through where and how to use our interfacings for this design. Be sure to catch that blog post here for a quick overview of the construction and materials.
Bag Interior
Here's a peek inside Mini Miranda. She's loaded with pockets to keep you organized. A fabric sleeve conceals our Bag-E-Bottom size F bag support, completing the interior with a beautiful finish for the bottom of the bag.
Who's That Girl
Our beautiful cover model is Jessie Skoglund, daughter of my dear Lazy friend Karen. I've mentioned Karen in my blogs from time to time. You might remember she's the one I feared would steal my fabric flower in a recent blog post. This is one of the outtakes from our photo shoot in my side yard.
Pattern Cover
Here's the new Mini Miranda cover with Jessie. This is the first time we've shown a person on a pattern cover. I love the updated fresh look and design. Click image of pattern back to enlarge.
Mini Mi's Arrival
It's always exciting when a product arrives at Lazy Girl. Here's a whole palette of Jessie and Mini Miranda. Patterns then get bagged, bundled in dozens for shipping, and find their place amongst the rest of the Girls while they wait to go out to customers.
The giveaway includes both Stiff Stuff and Dreamy Fusible Fleece so you can choose which one to use for the batting in this project. I'll select one winner to receive:
– Mini Miranda Bag pattern
– Bag-E-Bottom size F
– 2/3 yd Dreamy Fusible Fleece
– 1 1/2 yd Face-It Firm fusible med/heavy interfacing
– 1 yd Stiff Stuff Firm sew-in interfacing
Enter To Win
– Enter by posting a comment below. Tell me – have you made a bag lately?
– One comment per person.
– Be sure you type your email address correctly so I can contact you.
– I'll pick 1 winner using the random number generator.
– Enter by Friday March 22, 2013, 10 pm Eastern time.
– I'll contact winner via email.
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550 Responses to "Giveaway: Mini Miranda Pattern and Sew Lazy Interfacing"
I LOVE your patterns and have made several of the bags both for myself, family & friends. I haven't made this one but it looks like the perfect bag for myself and a friend who has a birthday soon!
Thanks for sharing!
I have made a new bag recently and everyone who sees it just loves it!!! I made it with a Herringbone pattern and then top stitched it with a variegated thread to match with decorative stitches. It did come out very nice!
I'm making a purse for myself to match a gym bag that I made last week. Mini Mi looks great and very interesting. I'd love to try it!
This is so cute. What a great spring bag to have.
Love your new spring mini bag!
Hoping to win it for Easter.
Thanks for the chance….
Happy Easter to you and yours.
No, I have not made a bag lately and I definitely need to. Love the Mini Miranda, thanks for the chance!
I made a bag to use for winter and was just pulling fabric out to make one for spring. This would be perfect!
I haven't made a bag in a while. I've been making small wristets out of old neckties. I've made a few of the larger mirandas. My sister told me last nigh how much she loves hers.
I love this pattern, and love the fabrics chosen. I make alot of my bags and for special friends.
I haven't made a bag lately and am in need of a new one, this one looks perfect with all it's pockets and sturdy construction. Only problem I for see is my daughters would need one too!lol~Thanks for the chance to win one in the giveaway for the Mini Miranda pattern and Sew Lazy supplies.
Oh my – just what I have been looking for! A mini bag to go along for short jaunts and excursions… Okay, truth be known, a new bag is always a treat! I found some new fabric the other day…had to buy it…and now I know why! It will be perfect for this beautiful bag 😉
I am so anxious to get into my craft room and get some sewing done. I really thought the winter would lend itself to some down time but somehow Spring is almost here and the clock just keeps ticking. I need something to get me excited and motivated to sew… The Mini Mi looks like the perfect project.
I love your blog and always look forward to seeing what the Lazy Girls are up to:)
i have never made a bag yet, but this looks like it would be great way to start. Since I have neck issues I cannot carry large bags. this looks like a great size and it looks so refreshing and trendy. it also looks like a perfect bag for a gift.
This looks like a fun bag to try – especially for spring!
Making sever Chelsea bags for myself, sister and nieces to use and enjoy. Would love this mini Miranda as a reward for making so many for others to enjoy…
I've made a few grocery totes but it's time to make a new bag! This pattern is terrific!
I would love a new bag. I am trying to practice making them.
No, I haven't made a bag lately…..and I really need a new one.
I have been making donations quilts. Sewing a new bag would be a nice break.
It's been about a year since I've made a bag. I have some upholstery fabric samples I've been staring at that I want to create a bag with. Time to get that started! Love the Mini Miranda Bag pattern.
Love all your patterns, so easy to follow. Am anxious to try your new interfacing. Your fabric choices are beautiful.My daughter requests a bag for every season!! Guess it is time for some new spring and summer bags.
I keep buying material for making bags but have such a busy schedule I never get to making any. I must and will take time next month.
What a wonderful giveaway! No, I haven't made a bag lately, but that's only because I am recovering from rotator cuff surgery. It's been 6 weeks, and I am itching to get back to my machine! I could really use a nice, pretty bag for Spring.
I have been needing to make a new bag but have not found one…this looks like the perfect fit!! Looks like a great bag.
Winter brought my sewing creativity to a standstill. This bag project is just what I need to get started again. I have tried another of your pattern and the instructions are easy to understand!
I love making bags! Thank you for this opportunity to get the Mini Miranda pattern!
I haven't made any bags in a few months, but the last ones were pencil cases (to tackle my fear of zippers!). Last summer I made over a dozen tote bags, and I'm taking a two session bag class in April.
I need a new bag, but haven't had the opportunity to make one yet. I would love to win this. I think I would sew several.
Have to save I love all your bags,, and bottoms…
I started with your fabulous lazy ruler after seeing you on tv with it!
keep up the great ideas….
A mini-Miranda, this looks like a great tote bag for keeping supplies on quilting get-togethers. You always have such fabulous fabrics too. Looking forward to the pattern.
Love everything about this bag. So wanting to try your interfacing…..
I am in the process of making a bag for my mom to use on a cruise.
I would love to make this bag for myself.
The last bag that I have made was the week before Valentine's Day. My 15 year old brother asked me to teach him how to make a purse (tote styled bag) for his girlfriend for V.Day. I made my own easy-to-do pattern and went step by step with him on how to make a purse/bag. He did AWESOME! In fact she takes it to school all the time and showed it off to all her girl friends, whom may I add are jealous becuase their boyfriends didn't make them one! It's a reversible, skull tote (what can I say, it's coming from a teenaged boy). One side is black with white skulls and the other is white with black skulls. One of the best times we spent together….Now I'm trying to get him to want to make oven mitts or a table cloth for mom for mother's day… he just laughed at me…
I have been contemplating making another bag lately….my other one has handles that need replaced. Yes! I use it that much. I just can't decide which pattern to use this time.
Haven`t had the time to sew lately, but one of your bags is next on my too do list.
I haven't made a bag in a little while, but I need to make some gifts. This would be perfect if I won!!!
So pretty!! I made a bag for a cruise last August, but none lately. Would be a lovely new spring addition!
I have made several purses by several different designers in the past six month. I love making purses. After sewing clothes for so many years, this is a different and exciting challenge. Love this new design. Thank you for the giveaway!!!!
I have every Lazy Girl pattern, it is the only pattern for me. In fact I do sample of your patterns for a local quilt store. Faithful fan. Maureen in BC
I love your pattern instructions because they are so easy to follow and I find myself saying "why didn't I think of that" when I realize how easy they go together with your techniques. I would love you win your stabilizer because I haven't had a chance to try it yet.
I love all your bags!! I have an actual hall tree coat rack just full of the bags I have made. It's readily available for whatever mood strikes my fancy!
Keep desining! I'll keep a buying.
No, I have never made a bag BUT this one actually seems do-able to me. Thanks for the chance to win.
Would love to be the winner of the Mini Miranda pattern-my winter purse is looking pretty tired about now. Bring on the Spring colors and let's have fun!!
I've never tried one of your patterns, but would love to!
I love this pattern,and all of your other purse/bag patterns!So,I want to be the one who will vin it! 🙂
Such a cut bag and so functional
I enjoy making things from your patterns and really like to try new interfacing products. This give away covers both 🙂
I have made a couple Mini Mi's and I love them!
I made a bag for my mom for xmas, it turned out very nicely and would like a bag for myself. Love this pattern!. Thanks for the chance to win.
That bag looks perfect…I NEED that pattern! 😉
My daughter and I just made 16 of your one-hour totes in bright prints to give to friends who helped us through a sad time. We are ready to move up to the next level. This bag looks like one we would love to make. Interfacing has been a challenge we haven't tried.


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The shelter received the donation as part of the "Every Dog Deserves" program, Pedigree's effort to feed dogs who need it most -- those in shelters.
But the shelter decided to pass the free food on to their Pet Food Bank, where residents in need can get dog food free.
The 10,000-pound donation can feed 250 medium-sized dogs every day for a month.
The shelter is hoping to increase donations to 100,000 pounds of food.
Pedigree will donate another pound for everyone who logs onto Twitter @PedigreeUS or Facebook.com/pedigree this month and tells Pedigree what "every dog deserves."
The Washington Animal Rescue League is one of 10 shelters in the country that's receiving this size of a donation.


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John R. Eggers: All mothers are great
Who is the world's greatest mother?
What if we took a poll to decide who is the world's greatest mother? Who would win?
NBA star Lebron James was just voted the NBA player of the year and would probably win as the world's greatest basketball player. Who are the world's greatest heroes? According to one list I found, here are the top 10: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Alexander the Great, Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther, Samuel Adams and Napoleon Bonaparte. I would have put Todd Beamer on the list (He's the man who said "Let's roll" on Flight 93 during 9/11.)
In April 1918, there was an ad that appeared in papers announcing the Greatest Mother in the World. The ad read like this: "Stretching forth her hands to all in need — to Jew or Gentile, black or white, knowing no favorite, yet favoring all.
"Seeing all things with a mother's sixth sense that's blind to jealousy and meanness; helping the little home that's crushed beneath an iron hand by showing mercy in a healthy, human way; rebuilding it, in fact, with stone on stone and bringing warmth, to hearts and hearths too long neglected.
"Reaching out her hands across the sea to No Man's Land; to heal and comfort thousands who must fight and bleed in crawling holes and water-soaked entrenchments where cold and wet bite deeper, so they write, than Boche steel or lead.
"She's warming thousands, feeding thousands, healing thousands from her store; the Greatest Mother in the World — the RED CROSS.
"Every Dollar of a Red Cross War Fund goes to War Relief."
You probably guessed the ad ran during World War I, which, by the way, was called the "The Great War to end all wars." Unfortunately, it wasn't.
When we think of great mothers, I think of Mother Teresa. She really wasn't a true mother, but I'm sure all of the people she helped wouldn't object to calling her "Mom".
Then there is Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. She had to be some kind of a great mother. She was probably asking herself, "Why doesn't he go out and find himself a job? And, who are those people that follow him? If he wants to do miracles, he could do a miracle and go out and marry some nice girl so I can have some grandchildren. Oy vey!"
We should have some criteria for selecting the world's greatest mother. I can think of several categories.
There is the health category. Mothers look after you when you are sick and ask if you are feeling okay when you are well. Mothers like to know how their children are doing, health wise. Just recently, my wife asked me if I had gone into the medicine cabinet to get some aspirin. "Did you have a headache? What's the matter?" Doctors don't need these big diagnostic machines, just call a bunch of mothers in the room. They know. My own mother was the same way.
Another category would be talking and listening skills. Mothers enjoy talking and people open up to them much more than to men. My wife will be pushing her cart down the grocery store aisle and someone will come up to her and begin sharing their life story. I will ask her what took so long and she will say, "Well I got to talking to this person and one thing led to another and she looked like she just needed someone to listen to." My own mother was the same way. She was always having neighbors drop in to have coffee and she would just sit and listen.
Great mothers have a knack for knowing about money. I could never understand why boys always seem to outperform girls in high school math classes. When those same girls get married and have kids, all of a sudden they turn in to a Warren Buffet. Clipping coupons is the key indicator for earning the greatest mother award in this category. Another one is if they see a penny in the street and will take the time to pick it up. My wife does both. So did my mother.
Great mothers know how to find things. They have this mysterious sixth sense. I'm not surprised that it was a woman who was the lead person in locating Osama Bin Laden. He didn't have a chance once a woman got on the case. The other day, I could not for the life of me find my wallet. After 45 minutes of frantically chasing around the house looking in this drawer and that, my wife asked me if I had looked in my boots. "My boots, why would I look in my boots?" And then it occurred to me that I had put my wallet in my boot when I went to work out at the fitness center. It really is kind of uncanny. My mother was the same way.
The greatest trait about great mothers is that they possess common sense. I don't like to get political but if mothers ruled, we would have fewer murders, fewer wars, fewer assaults, fewer abductions, fewer people in prison, fewer poor people and fewer really rich people. Why, because mothers know about compassion and when someone dies or is killed or is hurt, mothers feel it the most and they know how other mothers feel. Mothers possess a collective consciousness of common sense coupled with compassion.
So, who is the greatest mother in the world? I nominate yours and mine.
Happy Mother's Day.
— John R. Eggers of Bemidji is a former university professor and area principal. He also is a writer and public speaker.


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Please , if anyone else knows some kind of relief from this bug share it. I read the info. in bug files and all the responses there there agreed with me, this bug will destroy your garden! I have them again this year, they come so quick! last night everything is A.O.K. tonight adults, nymphs and eggs everywhere. I dusted and sprayed with pyrethryn, I hope it will hold them off till tomorrow. I try so hard to garden organically, but this thing devours everything in it's path. Am I doing something that might encourage it? Any help is appreciated. Lisa
my arch nemisis- the evil SQUASH BUG!
Killing them works. You need to catch them and squash them. Wear gloves or fold the leaf over top of the bug. The teenage ones look just like the adult ones except not quite as big and they are a light gray.
Look on the leaves, especially the under side. You will find little gold-colored round eggs. Get rid of these, too.
Here's a link:
Good luck,
That's what I've been doing.Last year I didn't know about how terrible they are and was not as concerned about destroying them. By the time I discovered their resistence to organic controls my cucurbits were history. This year I paniced at first site of them and crushed everyone I saw, checked the underside of every leaf and crushed or tore out the eggs. I sprinkled all the squash with pyrethryn and put boards all around them. So far so good. I bought a back up pesticide (sevin) just in case I became over run , but I think maybe catching it early may have been the key to control. Now I wonder how long I have to keep this up- the rest of the season or do they sort of have a season and go away (wishful thinking perhaps?) Thanks for the reply!
I haven't heard of a pesticide cure for them, but maybe there is one. The only way I've heard of keeping them under control is by hand picking like you've been doing.
Garden cleanup at the end of the season is an important pest control. Pyrethryn is the recommended pesticide. You don't mention if you have beneficial bugs on patrol? Beneficial nematodes available from Gardens Alive and Planet Natural, will also help for long-term control.
PS. Sevin is horrible stuff. Horrible for you, your garden and the environment.
I often see Sevin mentioned, but I don't like to use chemicals if I can help it. I am glad to hear that I've been doing the right thing by not using it. Somewhere on DG there is a thread on making home-made insecticides using natural ingredients. I copied all the suggestions to a word doc. I've found the suggestions very useful and that they worked. The only store-bought remedy I've used is Neem Oil for spider mites. I can't say it worked really well, but it helped. I'm still spraying for the mites.
But squashing the squash bugs does work. It's just tedious to do.
I used to get a pesticide from Mellinger's (now gone, alas!) that was a mixture of Rotenone and Pyrethrum. It worked for anything I needed to die. It's the ONLY thing I've ever used that would kill flea beatles.
Do you rotate your crops? I know I've read that rotating the crops to different areas will keep the bugs guessing....they dine all summer on your veggies then lay eggs right there to come visit you next year. Not sure if this is true of squash bugs....hope you get rid of them, they look and sound nasty. Good to know what they look like now! I'll be on the lookout. I know I've seen those eggs on some leaves earlier in the year, but so far so good....good luck!
The Pyrethrum/Rotenone mixture is available from GardensAlive! at:
I don't know why I didn't think of them before, I buy other stuff from them. Now I know where to get some for myself, too. So far the flea beatles haven't found my eggplants, but if they stay away, it'll be the first time in 25 years I haven't had to fight them off.
they have killed my first set of squash and zuccine now they are on my second planting but what i have found out is they do not like water so what i have been doing now is wet the plants and puddle up water on around the plants and the bugs will come ot on the leaves an get in the sun to dry off then i squash them and i see them on the ground too when i do this so you need to look aroud the plant they do not like being wet but you need to do it when the sun his shining good because they get in direct sun when wet
Yep, durtdobber, that's exacly how to get them out where you can see them. Then it's easy to get them - squish!!
Aaaaagggggghhhhhhh! The good news is...I just happened to read this post. The bad news is...I found these little critters mating on my yellow squash tonight! I didn't know what they were until now. I guess I have some work ahead of me tomorrow. And I was hoping for a break from the garden for just one day...
Thanks for the info everyone. You just saved my summer harvest!
Well I also have had horrible luck with the dreaded squash bugs. This year I have done something different and so far I haven't seen a single one. Neem oil!!! I sprayed it on my squash, zucchini, cucumbers, eggplants and beans. It's been working great for me. Before I sprinkled with sevin and dreaded it because I didn't like using the chemicals and was afraid of killing any good bugs (bees). Apparently, Neem oil leaves a really bad taste and the bugs hate it. Now can anyone help me with Vine borers? Have lost one plant so far. As I write this I'm thinking to myself, "Spray the darn base of the plant with Neem!" Sometimes the answer is so obvious.
easter_lily -- when I found out what they were, I started out trying to squish them between two leaves. They jump so quickly, I had trouble catching them. I got over that. Now, I just grab 'em and squish 'em! LOL
countrylivin - In the Vegetable Forum there are several threads about vine borers. You can search that form for them. Here is one recommended treatment: http://www.gardensalive.com/product.asp?pn=8659&bhcd2=1184101274
Good Luck,
try the water trick last week i was killing 25 to over 30 a day this week it been 8 yo 10 a day now and look for the eggs and take a lighter and burn them till they pop .most of the ones i have found have been small i think i have knocked a dent in the older ones . but if you do the water thing dont look for them right after you wet the plants wait 5min. and keep looking forat least 15min. it take a litte bit for them to come out to dry off. any leaves on the ground is a hiding place so look there too .they will go there to get out of the water also . i hope i have slowed them down but only time will tell.good luck you will need it.
My daughter just lost her one zucchini plant to the squash bug. I don't like the idea of using Sevin but from what I've read, it takes a really strong chemical to kill the adult. Someone had a good idea (Jeff, I think) about putting a board in the garden. The bug likes to hide there. That would get a good many together and then you could zap them with the spray. At least you wouldn't be putting spray everywhere. I definitely don't want to spray the vegetables themselves.
I'm thinking of leaving the wilted zucchini plant (along with a board) in the garden to attract the bugs so they'll leave the tomatoes, melons, cucumbers alone. Then spraying just in the localized area. Has anyone tried this?
I have read all the advice here, plus several organic gardening books and applied a few educated guesses and I believe I have defeated the squash bugs, this season anyway. So here is what has worked best for me: I have found they attack when the squash are at their worst- temp. above 90 and dry so keeping them WELL watered helps, plus the bugs don't like water so I take my hose and flood the base of the plant and grab and squish the bugs. I find them easiest to catch early in the morning, they are sluggish( like me) and they mate late in the after noon (about 4:00), Then you get to squish 2 at a time. They seem to mate near the base of the plant. Check the under side of the leaves or shady parts of the stem and destroy the eggs by squishing or tear that part of the leaf away and burn or put in a sealed bag and throw away. Vacuuming a severe infestation of the nymphs is quicker and more effective than trying to catch them. Sevin spray does destroy them but it also kills honeybees so do not use it after flowering. Toads eat the adults and nymphs, I found one doing so one morning so I put my family on the alert to relocate all toads to the squash bed. I also discovered a few spider webs among the plants- no idea about the kind of spider but now with the toads, spiders, and healthy plants I have found no bugs In the past few weeks. We also put a blue bird house nearby and we have other birds that eat in the garden. So creating an eco system seems to be the best defence. To encourage birds to feast in your garden put up some make shift perches like a 2 x 4 with a cross beem about 6 or seven feet talll or a fence is good so the birds have a perch to sit and search for bugs. A bird house will invite a couple, but many birds are territorial so you will only have those birds around. The perches keep the garden "public". I know this all seems time consuming, but I work full time and have three kids and I really only spend a few hours a week gardening, so these suggestions will take longer to read than the actual process-- love you all, happy gardening!
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Congrats on getting the better of your squash bugs! I, too, noticed that they don't like water, so when you water around the base of the plant the bugs come out of there and get on the leaves. Makes them a lot easier to catch. Thanks for the suggestion and explanation of the bird perches. I am going to adopt that one.
Thanks, Lisa-you have some good suggestions. I really don't want to use Sevin dust so these are some good alternatives. One thing about encouraging birds, though, is that they also like to taste the berries. So I will have to protect those with netting probably. Toads are a great idea too! I guess they'll stay if there is a water source in the garden. Vacuuming sounds interesting-I guess you have to empty the bag right away? I wouldn't want my neighbors seeing me vacuuming my garden though-they'd really think I was loony. But so what? They already think that :) --Trish
Hmm..... does Merry Maids vacuum squash? :)
These are great suggestions! I just joined this forum JUST so I could tell you that. I started my first garden this year, it's a square foot garden and I have learned soooo much in just a 4 month period of time. I saw those eggs sometime ago and had no idea what they were -- yesterday I saw big ones, little ones, mid-size ones and realized "oh buddy, you are screwed!" :)
So needless to say I'll be looking for toads, frogs, watering, picking, vacuuming, and setting up my ecosystem today!
They sneak up on you don't they? It is over 100 here and my garden is suffering and seems like the BAD bugs like to get the plants when they are down. Yesterday I found squash bugs on my cucumbers too. Don't give up, next year you'll know about them and you'll be able to keep them at bay. Happy squishing, Lisa
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MAYS LANDING — Bonnie Kelsey's Christmas tree is up today. For the first time since her nephew and only sister were brutally stabbed to death inside their Hammonton home 19 months ago, Kelsey would celebrate a holiday, knowing that the pair's killer will never be free again.
Patrick Latko, 34, of Gloucester County, was sentenced Monday to two consecutive life sentences in the Nov. 3, 2011, killing of Ryan Patterson, 29, and his 64-year-old mother, Diana. He would have to live another 125 years to be eligible for parole.
Latko stabbed the mother and son more than 30 times altogether, slitting both their throats in a jealous rage because Latko believed Ryan Patterson was the one thing standing in the way of a reconciliation between him and his former girlfriend.
Diana Patterson's grandchildren will never feel the tight, loving hugs of their Mom Mom again, her younger sister told the court. Ryan Patterson's children would never be born. And now — because of the trial — their family is left with the horrific images of the bloody massacre that happened inside the home on South Madison Avenue.
"A place where you should feel safe," Kelsey said. "It was unprovoked and they were defenseless."
As was the case throughout his trial, Latko showed no emotion as Kelsey and victim-witness advocate Tricia Hayek spoke Monday of the immeasurable loss he caused. He chose not to address the court.
"Who are you, Mr. Latko?" Superior Court Judge Albert Garofolo asked before imposing the sentence. "What are you? ... Are you haunted by the pictures we all saw in this courtroom? Are you capable of experiencing that emotion? I think not, because I see a blank wall."
But the pictures of Diana Patterson lying dead at the backdoor into her kitchen will remain with her family. The image of Ryan Patterson, in his room, a gaping wound at his throat made after he made a desperate call to 911 in hopes of getting help for him and his mother is ingrained in their memories.
"Those are now permanent scars on our hearts," Kelsey said.
And the call, which was played several times for jurors during the trial, capturing the final seconds of Ryan Patterson's life, will also haunt them.
"I didn't do anything to you," he says on the tape. "I didn't do anything."
The state argued that the second statement was preceded by "Pat," as the dying man identified his killer.
"I am now my sister's voice," Kelsey said Monday.
"We didn't do anything," she said, looking toward Latko. "Remember those words?"
Latko's aunt Edith Regler said he had "lived a hard life since the day he was born," seeming to live under a dark cloud.
But "this isn't how you respond to challenges in life," Chief Assistant Prosecutor Cary Shill said, "by murdering two people."
Garofolo went through Latko's criminal history, which included six domestic violence incidents and two violations of restraining orders, one in which he chased down a woman with his car, striking her vehicle.
"You, Mr. Latko, should never walk freely among us again," Garofolo said.
Life sentences are considered 75 years, with 85 percent of that mandatory under the No Early Release Act. That means Latko would have to serve more than 126 years in prison to be eligible for parole.
Kelsey said her Christmas tree will have only white lights, honoring all of those who helped in the case.
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Clint Eastwood's little skit reminded me of Jimmy Stewart's endearing portrayal of Willy Kreuger in "Mr. Kreuger's Christmas." Kreuger is a lonely custodian on Christmas Eve who falls asleep and dreams that he is leading the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in a medley of Christmas songs. When he wakes up he is greeted by some real Christmas carolers who invite him to join in.17 comments on this story
He ends up giving a little baby Jesus figure from his nativity set to a little girl who is caroling with the group. This brings great joy to the little girl. He ends up feeling a deep and powerful spirit of Christmas. It is one of my favorite Christmas shows.
Both Eastwood and Stewart showed a tremendous mastery of age-related vulnerability combined with intentional or unintentional age-related stammering and use of imaginary experience to touch hearts (of those who have hearts) and to drive home a powerful message.
I view both portrayals as being courageously controversial because of the fact that both Stewart and Eastwood as Hollywood legends chose to take sides for an issue which transcends mere acting.
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- Red Bull news
Home pressure won't faze Webber
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- Mark Webber
- Teams:
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Mark Webber says that his disappointing record in the Australian Grand Prix will not affect him when he takes part in his home race next month.
Webber has never finished on the podium in his home race despite having finished in the top three on 30 occasions in his career so far. After two tests the general consensus is that Red Bull will be at the very least challenging for victory at the first race of the season, and Webber told the official Formula One website that his past record will have no bearing once he's in the car in Melbourne.
"You have some candidates who have never made it good back home: Sebastian (Vettel), Jenson (Button), and Rubens (Barrichello), you name it," Webber said. "Irrespective of where the first race is, I want to win it and I am really excited to start the season. Sure there is a bit more tension at the home race, but in the car you do your thing wherever you are. I am not going to let anything distract me in Melbourne. That is the plan."
There could soon be pressure on Webber from other sources as Toro Rosso continues to search for a potential replacement when he decides to retire. Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Eric Vergne replaced Jaime Alguersuari and Sebastien Buemi in a move that appears to give Webber at least two more years before a change would be considered, but he says outside pressure will always be there if he doesn't deliver results.
"The most important thing for Mark Webber is that I perform. The rest I can't control, so I'll just look after myself. When you are in front in Formula One you are always under intense scrutiny. Every corner is analysed. If teams don't like a driver's style or discipline it does not matter who is waiting in the wings - you are out anyway. Teams will always look at what's best for them as drivers are a huge part of the team. I respect that and will focus on 2012 in this fashion."


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Micheal Billington gave The Chorus Line four out of five stars, but Katewashere gave this record-breaking show a standing ovation of a review:
What I did for Love is the stand out number in the show. And an absolutely blistering rendition at that.
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'What I did For Love' is central to the theme of the show and arises from its most important conversation- when the dancers discuss the alternative careers they might have to take on and their fears that they might have to give up dancing. Zach asks Diana 'What would you do if you had to give it all up tomorrow?' 'Kiss today goodbye...'
It couldn't be more central to the message of the show, so it seems odd to talk of it being 'out of synch'. This only applies if you treat it- as Attenbrough did in his film, and as Billington seems to here- as a stand-alone romantic ballad. But it isn't. It's a love letter to the business, sung by a group of people who are worried they might have to leave it.
Via Twitter, @chloe_wilcox said:
The best thing about Chorus Line was Paul. Who played Paul? His monologue was beautiful and he had the voice of an angel #paul #GdnReview
— Chloe Anna Wilcox (@chloe_wilcox) February 20, 2013
100Objects neatly summed up all the reviews in his/her comment:
Saw it this week and greatly enjoyed it. It hasn't aged despite its 38 year vintage.
Now for something completely different: In Between Time. A mixture of performance and art it isn't strictly stage, but Simon Faithfull's fake moon in Bristol was certainly a sight to seen according to tenduvets who wrote:
Loved Fake Moon - have to say the wires and guy-ropes didn't detract anything, from my point of view. Loved seeing the paraphernalia of the illusion and busy hardworking people in high-visibility jackets beavering away, like an analogue of prosaic processes that underlie many a miraculous natural spectacle.... like a puppet-show animated by visible black-clad puppeteers... like those cutesy old-time cartoons that show fairies painting flowers and watering gossamer cobwebs for example.
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Magimix Cuisine Systeme 5100
About Magimix:
Magimix are a French company probably best known for their Food Processors and Robot range of equipment to the catering industry. Indeed, I first discovered the joy of a Magimix when helping out in an hotel kitchen. 2013 is the 40th anniversary year of the star of the company with the invention of the food processor and anyone who has ever owned one will agree that Magimix are still the best today. Often copied - never bettered. You can find out more here: http://www.magimix.uk.com/produits/PREPARATION/Food-processor/
"Magimix products are designed to make life simpler for the serious cook. Most have their roots in professional products designed for commercial use.
For this reason they work well and are
Built Better to Last Longer.
The range combines the best cooking traditions with today's technology, and is supported by strong domestic use guarantees and after sales service.
Thanks to Magimix innovations, the most demanding tasks can be accomplished quickly, easily and quietly."
Having been introduced to the joy of a Magimix, I bought a second hand one as my finances all those years ago could not run to a new one. I chopped, blended and mixed with my Magimix, making wonderful soups and stews, midweek pastry became possible, and freeing up time for some things meant that things like baton carrots or perfectly matched roast potatoes was now easy too. Alas, in those pre-internet days my Magimix did not come with a cheese crater and slicer attachment.
Anyway, I think that was being sold for a reason and it lasted a few months, I replaced it with a Breville food processor and that was not a patch on the Magimix and did not last the guarantee, replaced by a second Breville that just exceeded the guarantee before I could smell burning coming from the motor as it burned out. I had by this time also used another processor when house sitting and again that was not anything like as good as the Magimix.
I managed without for a few years. I received a nice Kenwood mixer as a wedding present, complete with many accessories. So I was managing without the Magimix, but still in the back of my mind was a desire for another one.
A few years ago, ill health meant that I reluctantly finally gave up horses (wait this is relevant!). Once it became apparent that I would not be using them anymore I sold off my horse equipment and the sale of a set of horse clippers on a well known auction site, enabled me to treat myself to a brand new Magimix Cuisenne5100. Offered with £35.00 off the normal price due to the Chrome models being the latest thing and all the rage. At the time I was living in a hard water area, so was happy to forgo the chrome that would have been a nightmare to keep buffed up anyway.
Purchased via John Lewis, the Magimix arrived in a much bigger box than I expected and I opened the outer box wondering if I had been sent the wrong item. Nestled inside the generous packaging was the Magimix box, I opened this box like a child on Christmas morning and spotted the well packaged main machine through the semi-opaque packaging material. I pulled out all the bits and pieces and sat down with a cup of tea to read the book. The Magimix came with a comprehensive 3 year guarantee and 20 year motor warranty, better than the 1 year on the cheaper Breville then. Recipe ideas swimming in my head, I went back to the rest of the items and checked that everything was there. My Magimix came with a full and comprehensive set of accessories including a smaller bowl with its own mini disks and whisks. I was so pleased that I had bought the better model, I had everything here I could wish for:
As well as the standard items of machine; bowl; lid; pusher and Sabatier the Magimix came with:
Mini bowl
Mini Sabatier
Mini Whisk
Egg Whisk
Plastic dough blade
1 each of large, small and medium grating and slicing discs
Disc support
Cleaning tool
Citrus Press
And interchangeable mini lids for the mixing attachments
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The operation or the processor is easy, the older one I had used before had a multiple speed system, but the newer versions are simplified with a simple on/off and pulse button system for ease of use. A useful safety feature is that the machine will NOT work without the lid fitted correctly into place.
My Magimix, mixes, chops, slices, whisks, blends, slices, purees and more. My Magimix can turn a block of chocolate into cocoa (style) powder, mince meat and crush ice and a whole host of less dramatic things as well. I follow the pastry recipes supplied and my pastry always turns out first class, it makes quick work of making baby food; mixing cakes and chopping nuts to whatever consistency I require.
I make an alternative Farmhouse Fruit Cake by using the Magimix the fruit is all chopped up very small, but it makes for a fantastic cake without lumps of fruit for a change. If I am using it for a fruit cake that I do not want the fruit chopped in, I simply fold the fruit in by hand at the end.
The instructions are by easy to follow photos with simple text. The recipes are easy to follow and all very good.
When I bought mine the Magimix Food Processor was available in off white or chrome, I noticed checking the website today for the link that the 5200 comes in a whole variety of stylish colours. How very French!
The Magimix electric lead will wrap around under the machine to exit at the point most convenient for your use. The parts are all robust and long lasting. This is the Ferrari of Food Processors!
Well, to be ultra fussy the cleaning tool is not quite capable of getting into all the nooks and crannies and it is very difficult to clean in areas such as the handle, which is a hollow tube.
Additionally, the wonderful powerful motor, is sometimes too much, but cannot be turned down, so the user has to decide whether to do a job by hand or carefully with the pulse button.
Who is it for?
Anyone and everyone, the list could fill 2 pages of A4, basically if you can afford one, get one! If buying used make sure you get plenty of good original accessories to make the most of your machine.
But especially:
Busy mums especially will benefit from a Magimix food processor.
Disabled people who find fiddly manual tasks difficult would wonder how them managed before.
Generally the Magimix Food Processer is the king of domestic Processors, handling all sorts of tasks quickly and efficiently. The manufacturer supplies a comprehensive tried and tested set of recipes that are wide ranging and many become useful staples. Home-made baby food becomes a breeze and more complicated cuisine worry free.
I could manage without a lot of things, but would be very reluctant to part with my Magimix.
Accept nothing less.
Price and Availability:
The 5100 has been superseded by the 5200, but other models are also available. The 5200 is from £278.96 from John Lewis. Also, available from other Magimix/Robot outlets. The 5100 can be bought used from outlets such as eBay or Amazon and Preloved from Preloved.
Thank you for reading my review and I hope you found it useful.


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It's a 94 Grand Cherokee Laredo with 229k miles on it. I have had it about 3 months and put almost 1000 miles on it.
Right off the bat I noticed it needed a lot of interior work and electrical work.
After driving it a bit I noticed a pretty good oil leak. So I added some then checked it about a week later to find that the oil level was way to high and smelled like gas. I also have some white smoke from the exhaust every once in while.
I also noticed a clicking in the passenger side front wheel well.
When driving the Jeep seems to go into overdrive and rev high before changing gears.
So I'm sure I have a lot of work ahead of me. Where should I start?


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Hi all! a friend of mine, who's not very familiar with computers, asked me to get drivers to her USB dsl modem. I've downloaded the driver which are 3 files netrcacm.cat,netrcacm.inf,netrcacm.sys, in a zip file. So make her life easier, I'd like to create a ms-dos batch file to auto-install the driver. Could someone tell what to write in the batch file?
//EDIT: I forgot.. she uses windows millenium edition... :eek:
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England have unveiled the new jersey that will make its debut in Wednesday's friendly against Holland.
The jersey, which goes on sale next week, is the first England home kit to be solely red and white, the inspiration for which, according to the manufacturer, Umbro, was the St George's flag.
Continuing the looking from the previous jersey, Umbro has chosen a grandfather styled collar. However, this time it has incorporated a button and a dash of red inside, a reference, it says, to Sir Alf Ramsey's famous 1966 jacket.
What do you think about? Is it good? Bad? More boring than a night in with Michael Owen? Have your say below the line.


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Letter: Bachmann is not a 'Bush lackey'
It seems that George W. is not too popular these days, being blamed for everything from global warming to bank failures. Bush bashing, then, is definitely "in."
So why not tie every Republican candidate to George's tarnished coat tails, telling the voters that a vote for anyone on the "R" ticket will do nothing but perpetuate the Bush legacy.
The resulting rhetorical mischief is, of course, effective. Regrettably, however, it radically distorts our perceptions of Republican candidates, including sixth district congresswoman Michele Bachmann.
Bachmann, in fact, has rejected several important aspects of the Bush agenda. She holds, for example, that "No Child Left Behind" is a one-size-fits all, Washington knows best program that should be scrapped.
She has, in fact, supported legislation that would return control of our schools to parents, teachers and local school boards.
She has also opposed the taxpayer funded $700 bailout bill, a bill which, among other things, quickly morphed into a colossal piece of pork barrel legislation. She proposes instead commonsense alternatives that would have minimized taxpayer exposure, leaving Wall Street to bail out Wall Street.
The bottom line? When the "D's" tell you that Rep. Bachmann is just another Bush lackey, firmly tell them that they are pinning the wrong tail on the wrong elephant.
Thomas St. Martin


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Jackal sure has been busy as of late. As he teased in a recent interview I had with him at Lollapalooza, the UK native is in the process of releasing a ton of new music. His most recent release, titled "Gunshot", is a heavy-hitter track that is sure to get your head banging. The support
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Roland HP504 Digital Piano Package, Contemporary Black
Roland HP504 Digital Piano Package, Contemporary BlackDetails
The Roland HP504 Digital Piano offers a comprehensive range of features to the advanced pianist. Designed for the home environment, the HP504 has a full backrest and stunning aesthetics that turn heads for all the right reasons. The SuperNATURAL sound technology produces rich and organic tones with exceptional detail. The PHA-4 Premium keyboard has a comfortable feel that allows musicians to achieve an expressive response. The HP504?s Note Voicing can be utilised to adapt the sound to your exact requirements. The HP504 is ideal for the modern musician wanting a piano to last a lifetime. This pack also includes a Gear4music bench and a pair of SubZero SZ-7080 monitoring headphones.
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Release Date: 2012 |
really want to see them live
thanks to Hep Kat for telling me to check it out don't blame him for the shitty review though
Album Rating: 4.0rad
Hey a bungy review
Digging: Julien Baker - Turn Out The Lights
Album Rating: 4.0heartshaped guitar is cool
Album Rating: 3.5yeah this is cool stuff.
Album Rating: 4.0man I love this CD so much
camaraderie is that you in your pic?
Album Rating: 4.0Nice review I just got this (after hep recommended it of course), I'll probably listen to this today, it looks like a really fun album
Album Rating: 4.5perfect driving music for a hot sunny day
Album Rating: 4.0So far this sounds like one of those albums I can listen to over and over again and not get tired of it
Yeah exactly
Looks like a person read my review
Pos cause bungy. I also did genuinely enjoy reading it haha
Thanks Aids!
Waiting for your next blog entry btw
Album Rating: 4.0stick em up is so awesome. fuck
Album Rating: 4.0just downloaded this gonna be cool prolly
Album Rating: 4.0yea this really cool
Ahaha these guys do the best interviews
Album Rating: 4.5most important nsync influenced punk album of 2012
Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z


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"Bwian," I say to my pal Brian -- because of the Monty Python film Life of Brian, but who I really like to call Emerald Brian since I know so many damn Brians -- "who all is playing again?"
"Smut Muffin, Shark Pants, Dirty Babies, and other punk-rock bands," replies Emerald Brian over the phone as I'm taking more painkillers in search of relief from my bloating abdomen, which is now at the point of either releasing an alien baby or exploding in a huge filthy mess straight out of The Meaning of Life, another Monty Python film.
Waiter, a bucket, please.
"Sounds good," I tell my pal, and promise I'll make it down to the show the following night.
"You need anything special?" Emerald Brian asks.
Just those words out of his mouth almost bring tears to my eyes. Emerald Brian is that kinda guy. Who would do anything for his friends. And has. And I've seen it, firsthand. The guy is more generous than Santa Claus, and unlike Mary Tyler Moore, whose smile couldn't turn on a light bulb, never mind the world, Brian's smile could make peace in the Middle East.
Plus, his roommate Kim rules. She worked over at the Mason Jar and booked all the bands. Poor her. But she's neat, unlike Mary Tyler Moore's neighbor Rhoda, who has got to be the worst Long Island JAP I've ever seen next to my stepmother.
Every time she's on TV, I change the channel and bitch and moan about how much I hate her. Spoiled rotten, can't accept good men, wears polyester shirts that you know have to itch. Fuck her. And my stepmom, too.
Fuck. Where's my shrink's number again?
The next night, I get a ride over to the Emerald, and as usual, I'm dressed in my black punk-rock utility vest with the U.S. pins. I can't drive myself because I'm in too much pain, and on too many painkillers. I fear that if I were to be behind the wheel, I'd forget I was in Phoenix, and start thinking I'm in some video game like Grand Theft Auto or Twisted Metal, and start running over people. Not that they don't deserve it. Walking in the middle of the night in the middle of the street dressed in dark colors. What the fuck is wrong with them? Yes, we should have more traffic lights around so people don't have to jaywalk, but you have to be almost suicidal to try to cross a street at night in this town if you're not at an intersection. This place is DARK. In New York, we have streetlights -- well, until we shoot them out with BB guns. But here? Frank from Blue Velvet must love this place. "Now it's dark."
Anyway, I'm greeted at the door by my friend Mike. A big, tall, bald guy who has enough good karma around him to light up Las Vegas during a blackout. Actually, he likes to be called Mike Red. So Mike Red it is. Why not? We got The Baron, Jersey Mike, and Emerald Brian. Mike Red isn't gonna break the bank.
But Cean does. That's pronounced "seen."
He works behind the bar with Emerald Brian. When I ask Cean why his name is spelled like that, he tells me his parents were hippies or Gypsies or whatever. That whole 1960s thing.
I sigh and nod my head in agreement, remembering the bad STD I once caught from a chick named April Mary Sunshine.
Fucking hippies.
I'm still talking to Mike Red near the entrance of the bar when the show finally starts. I've already seen him play twice in his band Sound of Birds, so he tells me about his other projects: Sonorous, and some other group with the word Tijuana in it. I try to remember the name, but images of Herb Alpert just keep popping into my brain.
The Dirty Babies take the stage to play their very punk-rock brand of rock 'n' roll, with guitar leads that are simplistic but do the job perfectly. They sort of sound like The Heartbreakers meet The Stitches meet Electric Frankenstein meets The Dead Boys, and I find myself sort of grooving to their whole sound and the Emerald Lounge's whole vibe. The place stinks of spirit.
And cigarette smoke. Maybe Mayor Bloomberg had one good idea?
Anyway, the whole club is filled to the rim with punk rockers. Mohawks and leather jackets everywhere, and it's summer. Yeah, February does count as summer around here.
The room is so loud it's hard to concentrate on the conversation I start with Emerald Brian behind the bar.
He's wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, worn-out blue jeans that look like mine, and a cap with an ad for some cement-mixing company. I ask him if he's dressed up "punk" for the night.
He smiles that Emerald Brian smile, and then we both shift our eyes toward the crowd, which is growing larger by the second.
I'm sure if he wore a Dead Kennedys or AZ Punk shirt, he'd make more in tips. But that ain't Emerald Brian's style. And that makes him all the cooler. We also laugh a little as we watch Cean frantically run around behind the bar trying to play catch-up.
"Kids," we both moan at the same time.
I'm hanging around waiting for the next band, Shark Pants, when I see Matt. I've noticed him around the Emerald Lounge a lot. I remember one night Mike Red was working the door when Matt and his long, hippie, Tiny Tim hair walked in. Now, I'm not making fun of Matt's hair, because, Lord knows, if I were to grow mine out, it would be just like his.
Anyway, Mike Red told Matt that the cover was three bucks.
And Matt and his hair went through the roof. Matt started screaming that there shouldn't be a cover, that there never used to be one, and three bucks is a lot of money. Mike Red tried to explain that all the money from the door goes to the bands, but Matt still complained until he was brought before the King of the Emerald Lounge. But that's another story.
The point is, Matt didn't want to pay and thought three bucks was way too much. I remember last month NOT bitching about a $25 cover in a rock club in New York when I was there.
So seeing Matt, I go ask him about that night. He tells me he was wrong -- that he was drunk, and that in general, he just likes to complain. I told him I'm the same way, and we high-fived each other.
Just before Shark Pants takes the stage, I ask Matt the name of his band again, even though he has told me a bunch of times. My short-term memory has been destroyed from watching too much television.
"The Complainiacs," he tells me.
I should have figured.
Shark Pants are great. Angular guitar riffs played by a gentleman named Isaac, who must know his Gang of Four better than my right hand knows my penis. The guy is amazing. The sounds coming out of his Marshall stack are power-soaked and reek of everything right with the punk rock and wrong with the world. It's a sound that's much more of a painting than anything else. And you have to hear it to see it. The drummer, Dick, plays on a stripped-down set, much like the one used by Boris the Sprinkler, and the bass player is very tight. Cute, too.
About halfway through their set, I run into James Strate, a guy I know from being on MySpace.com. He's a bit older than me, and knows more about punk than anyone I've ever met. He explains to me that he used to work in a record store in Phoenix called the Magic Mushroom in 1977, and the first three albums he took home from the place were the Ramones' first one, the Pistol's first one, and the Dead Boys' first one. He tells me how the other guys at the store couldn't understand the music, but he did.
We then talk about Rocky Horror, and how we're both from that school of The Punk Rock, then he drops the bombshell on me. He's gonna re-form his old band that hasn't played together since 1982, because, according to Mike, "they're all dead."
When I ask him how there could be a reunion with just him and some corpses, he does admit that maybe, just maybe, one more guy is alive besides him.
Anyway, he wants to bring back the band, and when I hear the name of it, I want him to, too. In fact, this is a story I'm going to follow closely. Not only because James is smart, and everything he posts on MySpace (first rule of MySpace: Don't talk about MySpace) rules, but because, well, it's punk rock. Oh, and the band name?
It's called The Very Idea of Fucking Hitler.
Later on, when The Drop-Outs play, Mike Red tells me he loves them. To me, they sound very New York hardcore, and I can see their appeal. But I've been there and done that, and, truthfully, the raw sounds coming from the band are rubbing up against the raw tissue in my abdomen, and and I have to hunch over in pain.
I'd really like to see the band again when I'm in better shape, because I do enjoy hardcore. Especially played well like these guys were doing. But tonight isn't the night.
So I finally break down to Emerald Brian and tell him I gotta go home and miss Smut Muffin.
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"No big deal," says my pal. "You've seen them a bunch of times already, haven't you?"
I tell him I have, and that I love them. They are funny, punk rock, and their tunes are actually catchy.
"Well," says my friend the wise bartender, "just write that!"
And so I just did.


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Air India Can Fire Flight Attendants For Fat
Air India Attendants Too Fat (Ugly) to Fly? Court Says A-OK
India's state-owned airline, Air India, has just won the right to prevent attendants from taking flight for carrying on extra weight. The Delhi high court ruled on a case filed by five flight attendants protesting the fact that they'd been grounded by the airline for being too fat to fly. They're expected to appeal.
The judges sided with the airlines, saying a chubby crew presents a safety hazard — but then there's this addition to the judgment — in the highly competitive airline industry, flight attendant's physical condition and appearance play an important role in her overall personality. (Emphasis, mine.) How can someone's appearance dictate her personality? I buy that flight attendants have to be in a physical condition good enough to save people from a burning plane, but the beauty factor of the ruling is not so pretty.
The government-run airline is up against private airlines who don't clothe their employees in traditional saris, opting for Western get-ups, and they've pinpointed the crux of being competitive with their employees' looks. At a recent recruitment drive the airline refused applicants with acne or bad teeth.
Can a court rule that the attractiveness of an employee has business ramifications? OK, some industries — modeling, and the like — depend on appearance, but maintaining safety on an aircraft? Is the ruling fair justice, or just pretty ugly?


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Myrtle E. Ewing, 74
May 18th, 2006 Author: Obituaries Filed Under: Obituaries
Myrtle Emmaline Ewing, 74, of Loveland, died May 10. She was a homemaker.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her parents, Pexton and Eva.
She is survived by husband, Henry; daughters, Sandra and Robin; sons-in-law, Donald and William; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held May 13 at the Evans Funeral Home.
Serving the family is Baxter Crematory in St. Bernard.


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High school softball: 5A/4A state tournament pairings
Who am I sir? Cottonwood Heights, UTMay 17, 2014 2:50 a.m.
Good Luck, Falcons!
#1 SB FAN Tooele County, UTMay 5, 2014 10:11 p.m.
I still don't understand why they do the first round softball playoffs like they do! Bear River has to travel to play Uintah and Stansbury goes to Cedar to play Juan Diego. If they both win then they don't play again on Saturday! Seems such a waste to travel that far for one game. It would give the #1 seed more advantage if they were able to play again at home after winning! Baseball does it, so why not softball?
carver Enterprise, UTMay 5, 2014 6:24 p.m.
Are there any other teams besides Manti, Enterprise, San Juan and South Summit that have a good shot at winning it all? All four of these teams are good. Who will win it and why?