That really is their common name that almost all people use and also most information shows it as: Alaska cedar Sometimes called: Nootka False Cypress or Yellow-cypress and the best names: Nootka Cypress or Alaska Cypress. It's not correct calling it cedar like above because it's not really a cedar. It really is in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It really should be called Alaska cypress, but very rarely does anybody call it that. Another example would be the Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) which is in the cypress family (Cupressaceae) and even though it is not a cedar and should not be called that, it is just the accepted common name by almost everybody. Quirkyquercus was not really wrong in a way because the ones that are wrong are the ones that started calling it a cedar many years ago.

Have you ever tried exercise DVDs or tapes? If you have a combination VHS, DVD player that is a plus because you can get some good workout vhs tapes on eBay very cheap. The good thing about workout tapes is that once you plateau or get board you can change out with a new tape to keep you motivated. As a starting point, you could visit collage video online, look at workout reviews, fitness levels, short workouts, longer workouts, and exercise type to narrow down your choices, and then go to eBay or CraigÂs list to save money. There is also a workout tape/DVD reviews on Amazon and Paula DÂs. A good workout rotation example would be day #1 upper body on the Ball (works balance, erector spinae, upper body & helps with functional movement). Day #2 lower body on the Ball (balance, erector spinae, lower back, abbs, hips, butt and more). Day # 3 mat Pilates or a Pilates yoga mix (good for getting all those inter connecter muscles, spinal alignment, posture, stretching, abbs). Day # 4 REST. Day #5 upper body with lightweight or heavy if you are ready (good for large muscle groups). Day #6 lower body with lightweights or heavy if you are ready (good for large muscle groups). Day #7 Pilates or Pilates yoga mix. With this rotation, you could do shorter workouts as you are concentrating on particular muscle groups thus giving other muscle groups a day of rest. You will also achieve well-rounded fitness this way. In addition, because they are shorter tapes you will be able to do cardio without taking up to much time to get fit. You may want to consider some spin tapes to modify use with your exercise bike. To guarantee your success I would strongly urge you to start slow and at a suitable level. I have seen many people buy tapes that were to hard and the exerciser gave up almost immediately. Also, be warned that while your friend may love one exercise tape instructor, you may not. You will need a little time for experimenting. You will also need an exercise ball for your size, an exercise mat and one to eight pound weights to start, heavier if experienced. I have a combination of physical problems and truly believe in a workout rotation for physical fitness. I have a friend who beleives lifting heavy weights and walking is the way to go, the women has zero balance and can't touch her toes, not my idea of fitness.Looking at me, you would never know I have any problems; I am very strong and fit considering. My collection includes almost two hundred workout tapes, some that I love, some that I have outgrown and others where the instructor drives me nuts. The best part of it all is that I can exercise at my own convenience and no matter how much I may not want to exercise on certain days I can always find a tape to talk myself into the process. The bonus for me is that I am setting a good example for my teenager and he has started using my tapes. The boy is getting some mean biceps! All my best!

This is "Wii Fit Plus" (2009). The games are in the "Training Plus" section. There's also "Yoga" and other non-game choices. "Flying Chicken" isn't what it's called, but you have to 'flap' and 'fly' to floating platforms and then onto the deck of a ship. In one game you are a majorette, keeping step with the beat and 'catching' game pieces with the remote and nunchuk as they drop into rings. The more you score, the larger your marching band becomes. when you miss, band members disappear. The bike rides and runs really work your legs. My current 'challenge' is "The Bubble" -- you guide it chrough a waterway without 'popping' against the shoreline and floating objects. I've yet to reach the end in the time alloted. There are also disks for "Sports Resort" (2009) and "Wii Sports" (2007). DH likes the golf, basketball, and 100-pin bowling.

Nancy, I can't decide where to put the 'Oddity' yet. I know I should put it outside somewhere but I feel like I am keeping it safe if it is in a pot. I am still trying to find a good spot for Semps outside. I had planted some several weeks ago and one of the stray cats kept ripping it out and throwing them. I looked over while doing something in the shed and saw one go flying up in the air. She just looked at me with her little crossed eyes and continued on. Obviously I planted them just for her and it's a fun game with her human... I gave up on sticking them back in the ground and put them in a large pot that I placed in the spot I had them planted before and she has left them alone. Harry suggested planting them next to large rocks until they get their roots supported in the ground. I will try this with the ones I had before and if it works I will probably put this one outside too. I have a very large open area right now that I have been clearing for 2 years. I haven't decided what to do with it yet but would love to cover it with Semps and Sedums. I also don't plan on staying at this house long term and can't decide what to do about potting ones I love in the ground. Technically I am not allowed to plant something and then remove it if I move, but I don't really think anyone would notice. I love Magnolias but don't have any of my own yet. I have heard they are difficult to clean up after :). I have considered trying to bonsai one. Your Hummel's Sunset is beautiful - very prominent colors! I have seen a few at local BBS lately but am trying very hard to stick with just one. -Erica