-The tall fescue (I think) doesn't look very good mixed in with the KBG. Is it a big project to get it out? Should I just try to resod those areas? With the tall fescue I have, I go around with a bucket mixed with topsoil and starter fertilizer, a bag of seed, an empty bucket and a garden trowel. I cut the tall fescue out of the lawn shake out as much soil as I can then dump it in the empty bucket. It comes out in clumps. Then I fill in the hole with the new soil and seed. This is best done in the fall or early spring when seeds will have a chance of growing. If it's a big area, you might want to consider rounding it up and laying sod. -There are some other weeds that keep coming back, like dandilions, as well as some kind of ivy-looking stuff in a few spots. I got a bottle of Bayer Weed and Crabgrass (hose sprayer), but should I wait now since it's been overseeded again recently? The dandilions are the worst in the front yard, but is that a lost cause since the neighbors all have them too? For the dandelions, get a Weed Hound and other tap rooted weeds. Use a pre-emergent to avoid new ones germinating Corn Gluten Meal seems to work according to that link, but you may miss using the Weed Hound if it works. Can always weed the neighbor's yards :) For the ivy looking stuff and clover maybe reading this blog post on removing ground ivy might help? Probably too early to use any weed products. -Would it help on the bare side yard to add some topsoil? It is compacted, and kind of sandy on the top, so not an inviting environment for grass. If it's very compacted, it could take a long time to fix it up with just aeration but you should try aerating it. Could be other reasons it's bare so you might want to get the soil tested. If it's just heavily compacted maybe till in 2-3" of compost to fluff it back up and plant new shade tolerant seed?

DH says the runway is long enough for small jets at 4000 feet. Jets probably won't fly over your house often; some may. Piston-engine planes will be flying a pattern over your house at times; it depends how tight a pattern they fly. Twin engines will not be flying very tight. Here's some info on the airport. Note the noise-abatement part at the bottom. Good luck! DH says if you're worried about engine noise you should probably look elsewhere; there's going to be some. Chandler Municipal (CHD) CHANDLER, AZ Publicly Owned, Public Use 3.0 mi. SE of city. N33-16.15 W111-48.67 Mag Var: 12 deg E Phone: 480-782-3540 Fax: 480-782-3541 www.chandleraz.org/airport/airport2.htm Guy.lennon@ci.chd.az.us FBO/Facility/Fuel Information Airport Diagram Taxi Diagram Kneeboard Format Member Comments US Terminal Procedures ASF Accident Reports Return To Directory Search Exit Directory -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Navaids: Type: ID: Freq: Radial: Distance: VOR IWA 113.3 243 8.30 mi. NDB CHD 407 On Field Communication Freqs: Unicom - 122.95 TWR - 126.1 N,W TWR - 133.1 E,S GND - 124.4 CTAF - 126.1 FSS - PRESCOTT 122.4 122.6 Approach Freqs: Phoenix:123.7 ; WX Contact: AWOS 128.325 480-814-9952; ATIS 128.325 ; FSS: PRESCOTT 866-226-3763 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elevation: 1243 MSL Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Tower Hours: 6 am to 9 pm Fees: Tiedown Fee; Hangar Fee Charts: PHOENIX; L4 Traffic Pattern: Light Aircraft: 2200 MSL;Multiengine Aircraft: 2400 MSL;Nonturbine Aircraft: 2200 MSL;Turbine Aircraft: 2400 MSL;Rotorcraft: 1800 MSL; Runways: 4L-22R: 4401X75; asphalt; PCL; trees ry 4L 4R-22L: 4870X75; asphalt; PCL; H1: 100X100; concrete; ; Right traffic runway(s): 22R; 04R; Approaches: VOR; NDB; GPS RNAV; Lights: SS to SR 126.1 Med - 3 clicks in 5 secs. Notes: Intensive Flight Training Obstructions: wildlife & raptors in vicinity; 85' lighted twr lctd N of ry 22R short final. Special Operations: Aerobatics; Agricultural Ops; Banner Towing; Military Ops; Helicopter Ops; Fuel: 100LL; Jet-premix; Noise Abatement: Runway 22 L/R preferred; ry 22R no turns prior to arpt boundary/canal; ry 22L no turns prior to arpt boundary/road; propeller acft req to use AOPA "noise awareness steps": turbine acft req to use NBAA"standard noise abatement dep procedures;, heli avoid residential area W & use HAI "fly neighborly program" Metar KCHD 060147Z 33020G25KT 30SM BKN250 38/01 A2964 Click here for translated METAR and TAF

Flying has gotten more difficult. We barely made our connecting flights coming and going. So many different variables when traveling in the winter. So true to give yourself more time between flights than the airlines recommends. When my daughter had to fly into O'Hare for her connecting flight to Wisconsin, she was told it was a 30 minute walk from one end to the other. And, her flight was indeed at the opposite end of the airport. We were so tight on time between the flights that we asked for a ride on one of those carts! It saved us a nice amount of time. Daisy, I know as a mom we worry. For whatever reason, worst case scenario, if she has a layover, have a list of all the airport hotels. Once, while visiting colleges with my youngest, our connecting flight was delayed due to fog. We wasted time standing on line trying to get information. Meanwhile, the place cleared out and then it became difficult getting a nearby hotel room. Ded, what used to be realistic, doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Is she doing just carry on? if she is make sure you know the carryon requirement for her particular airline. Measurements are getting smaller! A good friend of mine decided to travel to Europe with a carry on, to save the baggage fee. They made her check it!

I wonder where all the anti gun law activist live. Are you in gated communities with armed guards. Do you have bars on your windows. Can you afford high dollar security services. I live in a middle class home with no bars or gates. Anyone can drive up and stop to knock on the door. Are you really saying that these crazy gang members, once they know no one has guns, will not just kick in the door and rob, kill, rape. The only defense my wife or kids would have is a cell phone to call the police. They will not need a gun, they win in numbers. How is a woman going to protect herself against some crazed people that are out there. I have had several friends that were policemen. When asked if I should have a gun they said yes. When I asked what kind they said a pump shot gun. If someone broke in that was not high or completely crazy, when they heard the pump action they would leave in a hurry, Even if you missed they would be deaf for a while. I think it is a pipe dream to think that all the bad people will leave you alone because you may call police who will be there in a little while. Had a coworker call police at work because some crazy person was knocking on the glass door and window. They said they would be there. About 45 minutes later the man walked off enough that my coworker could leave out the back door to get to his car. This was on one of the main streets off town in the good part of town. And for those that think I am a paid NRA activist. Just take time to read my post. My interest is in growing fruit. Ask a question about that and I can probably give an informed answer. Ask about guns and I really do not know much. Where I grew up people use to never lock their cars or homes. Due to drugs and people need a fix they now at least lock their doors at night and when they go to town. I still find it strange that people in cities lock the door behind them when they come home. I was raised differently but someday I may have to get a gun. Americas 2 biggest mass murders, 9/11 and Oklahoma city bombing were carried out with a fertilizer truck and box knives. No guns were used. Yes, we live in a violent society. I would cringe to live in an area that the bad guys knew everyone but them were unarmed,