Hey everyone.. I sense a bit of mix up here about this type bark.. Are we talking about the "gritty mix" or the "5.1.1 mix"? Al can correct me if I am wrong, but the bark you are suggesting that is already limed and decomposed would be best used for the 5.1.1. mix. The one from Jolly Gardener..That is if you are interested in making this one. The type of bark fines you want to use for the gritty mix is not composted as in his photos, and in this gritty type mix, you would add gypsum....It sort of looks like the reptile bark that Jodik has also posted before.. Take care Mike..:-)

Just happen to have these instructions sitting by the computer to try myself. They came from the extension office so it should be reliable :) Roasting Hulled Pumpkin, Squasah or Sunflower seeds To hull seeds in quantity, first break them up with a rolling pin, then drop the seeds and hulls into a large container filled with water. Stir vigorously to bring all kernels in contact with the water and to break the surface tension. The kernals will sink to the bottom, the shells will remain floating. After the seeds have dried they may be roasted in a frying pan at low heat or toasted in a shallow pan in the oven at 325º Mix: 1 cup seeds 2 teaspoons vegetable oil Heat stirring frequently to prevent scorching. the time required will be from 2-6 minutes, depending on the dryness of the seeds.

Monday isn't, as far as I know, Linda. The holiday is on Sunday and they weren't off on Friday, my SO, Cliff, is a postman :) So,tell me more about this school. Is it very expensive? Is there somewhere I can get more info on it? Is it nationwide or just in your area? I gotta run to the store and get some stuff. Cliff's Mom invited the children and I to Easter dinner and an egg hunt at her house. Neither Cliff nor his siblings have children, so she's pretty tickled to have mine as grandchildren :) I think she's more excited than the kids! I also know that his whole family is hoping we'll get married. It's very tempting, despite my issues after my last marriage. He and his family are so wonderful to us! Well.. maybe we'll see once he gets his divorce final.. odd story on that.. apparently Oklahoma is a common law marriage state and if you file taxes as married filing joint, then you're married, even if just living together, as he was for 7 years in his last relationship. I wasn't aware that H&R Block could act as a justice of the peace or licensed minister, but apparently it's so. He didn't really pay much attention to it when he filed his taxes last year (after they'd ended the relationship). But they told him again this year that he'd have to get a legal divorce if he wanted to file as single again. Considering he wants to present me with a ring in the next year (which he's already purchased and it's GORGEOUS!), that caught his attention. So,he's gotten it filed and since they had no children, it should be final in like the next two weeks or something. So.... and I'm still kinda shying on this.. well, if he pops the question, I'm probably gonna say yes. This man has restored not only my belief in good men still existing, but the kids' as well. They are all encouraging me to marry him and already calling him Dad by their own choice. So..hmm... we'll see when the times comes that he proposes.. it'd be kinda nice not to have to have two houses and everything.. and we've both gotten a good handle on debts from our last relationship.. anyway.. we'll see. Heh... there I go again, using this as a 'sounding' board. Sorry, sometimes it helps me to write things out, then examine it. :) Kathy

WOW deb!! what a nice box to send!! i know you are gonna love to plant them sandy!! :')) when i went to go get em's gloves they had mostly little ones, then i was thinking well my hands are bigger, and what if she's like me and likes them looser?? hmm so i tried a bunch of different gloves on, and then i found a pair i thought were cool, and grabbed some, LOL and was just praying that she didn';t have dainty hands!! LOL :')) candles are always sooo nice to have!! :')) ohhh man this is gonna be close!! last time i put one at the 149 mark we went to 151 LOL i found this thing i'll post the link its way cool!! if ya like hummerbirds, you'll love this!! the video is sooo cool, she's feeding them out of her hand! well the flower is in her hand and the nector is in her hand. how awesome!!! LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9uxYy_Na3w i have to call my brother later and tell him to put vinegar on his poison ivy, it seems he's got it bad, he also got bit by a brown recluse maybe. his skin is black and has a hole. they called my mom and she talked to beth last night. i missed his call the other night. Errr!!! i really do need to keep in touch w my brothers more often! instead of just when i hear something aweful. i remember when it used to be a sunday thing, call everyone and talk and see whats been going on, geez now we just go about life and thats it. i'm trying to wait cuz he's in oregon and he's two hrs behind us. LOL lots of love!! hugs :')) hope everyone has a great day :')