Dig, Thanks for the heads-up! This is too funny! Actually learned about BER on this forum two years ago, so bought the calcium stuff last year, expecting it to return. It didn't until this year. Should have read the FAQ sheet instead of searching for responses. Responses are 50/50, usually with someone starting with the stuff I bought. Not spraying is my favorite option! LOL (Am still collecting egg shells though, since I'm a container gardener, so need to supplement used soil and add to my soil base year after year.) dew, Nope! Those #$%$# tree rats and I have been dueling for a few years now. I've tried everything, including feeding the critters. All that did was invite old enemies back into the picture -- flying rats (pigeons LOL)! They seemed to enjoy the squirrel food more then the squirrels, and, living in the city, I always fear what else might be eating my offerings at night (original rats! Most animals that live in the city are scavengers, so, to us, they're all related to rats! LOL) I'm no squirrel expert (past knowing if it's good squirrel stew or not) but, from the reaction I get from fellow gardeners -- most seem to be suburbanites or country folk -- it seems that city squirrels learn how good tomatoes are. Maybe the crowded conditions force them to eat whatever they can get their greedy little paws on, but again, just guessing. This is the year where I find out who is smarter -- the tree rats or me. Who knows the outcome?! LOL

Chijim, I noticed you signed your post "Jim". Have we been misguided when we talk about all the "ladies" here?

There all kinds of jeans styles out there. Some styles would lend themselves to altering the waist but regular Levi style jeans with the watch pockets and yokes would be a little daunting. I suppose you could separate the yoke portion from the rest and and either face the waist or put in a waist band. You would have to move the zipper down and you would lose the watch pocket. The front pockets would be higher as well as the back pockets unless you chose to take them out and move them down too. This is if the width of the yoke is enough to lower the waist where you want it. Then again, I looked at a pair I have and I know that different designers have varying yoke widths. Also, the yoke doesn't go across the front, only the back so you would have to lower the front by hand without a seam to guide you. Personally, I know that cool weather is coming so I would be more inclined to go back to Goodwill and look for some shorts to wear this summer. (sitting here in S. Texas in 100+ weather.)

I always assumed that 'skinny jeans' would feel uncomfortably binding or hot, because they do cling to one's body. But oddly enough, the small percentage of spandex blended into the the cotton, gives them a snug fit, but yet a comfy, weightless feeling, like wearing tights or leggings. I love these inexpensive pull on jeans from Old Navy. They are 97% cotton and 3% spandex, so they have a bit of give, which is very comfortable when bending your knees. Worn tucked into riding boots or ankle boots, they look very nice. They don't have any tell tale elastic band at the waist, but the cotton/spandex blend allows them to stay put, just as though they did. It's a pleasure to wear stylish pants that don't require a button, belt or zipper, because my tunic sweaters (just long enough to cover my behind) lie perfectly flat over the pants, with no zipper or belt digging into my waist. https://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=287613003&vid=3&tid=ocpl000004&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvde_jcqe7QIVBfHACh1o3ACZEAQYFiABEgJy2fD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content