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Comments (10)Probably everything falls under the category of things I thought I'd never be growing from seed . I was not a gardener at all before WSing, and it was actually WSing that started me on my Indoor-sowing of some things. But every year, because I've noticed some things that said "difficult to germinate" on the package, yet found they gave me little to no problem in WSing it, I always pick at least one "challenging" type of seed each year to see what happens. This year, I'm WSing a couple types of Jack-n-the-Pulpits, Burning Bush (Euonymous, spelled something like that), and either late winter or Spring Sowing Big-Leaf Magnolia. In the past, I've done Ligularia and didn't realize it had germinated, yet it kept growing in the spot where I put it. It grew to a nice size last year. I Spring and Summer Sowed Bay Laurel and Gardenia back in 2005-2006, and the plants are still alive and kicking, and doing well. I bring both of them indoors when it gets cool. Then there's the plight of the Cherry, Cranberry, and Blueberry seeds. Still haven't suceeded in those and I'm taking a break from them this year, because I don't really know where I want them in the yard anyway. And may just find out they've been growing in my yard wherever I dumped the unsprouted container contents. Linda...See MoreIf you couldn't get the Advantium.....
Comments (7)The Advantium 120 was something I kind of threw into my kitchen appliance list at the last minute and I've been super happy with it. I rarely used a microwave for anything other than softening/melting butter and chocolate for baking, and my husband just reheats leftovers, so it wasn't at the top of my wish list. But I did want a drop down door built-in (for look and feel) and even "standard" versions of that cost almost as much as the Advantium. After reading about the unit here, I went for it. The sensor reheat feature (which I hadn't had on previous microwaves) dazzles my hubby (OK, so he's easy to impress when it comes to cooking), and is remarkably reliable. (The only caveat I've found? It doesn't work on large quantities or food packed too tightly.) And the soften and melt settings work beautifully for what I need them for, without having to switch/set time and microwave power manually. It even has a soften ice cream setting that makes eating Ben and Jerry's from the pint all too easy. :-) I also find I use the proof setting regularly (for yeast dough)--it seems to be more reliable than my oven's proof setting--and the warming feature, which is very reliable and gentle, all the time. (Never thought I would, which is why I didn't consider a warming drawer. Go figure.) I can't say much about the convection oven or speed cook features, as I haven't used them very often. (I have a surfeit of ovens so I donÂt really need to.) We did use those settings to make hot dogs, in the buns, when some kids were at the house (a one-touch cooking feature) and one time, when we first moved in, I gave in an made from-the-can cinnamon rolls with the speed cook. Both were fine, for what they were, and faster than traditional cooking methods. (And the hot dogs sure looked better than microwave only dogs; though how tempting can a hot dog really look?) The menu control system is very easy to use, meaning there's not a learning curve, unlike some of my other "fancy" appliances. A big plus, in my book. All in all, I've been real happy and if you're looking for a built-in microwave the 120 Advantium (GE Profile) at least is pretty comparable, cost-wise, and worth the extra couple hundred (in my view) for the features you get. Now, if you're comparing it to your standard $100 buck unit, then it's a steep jump. But, all in all, itÂs really been probably the best "surprise" of my kitchen: something I thought would be just OK that I really love. -Susan W....See Morealmost 6 dollars US for unleaded gas in Scotland
Comments (4)quiltingbunny, I guess that puts it all in perspective, doesn't it? I remember back in the early '90s I worked with a guy who was from Scotland. He went out and bought the largest car he could find that was made around 1975 (gas guzzler). At the time I was driving a little sipper Geo Metro that got 45 mpg. I asked him what his logic was and he said that gas was so expensive in the UK, we didn't know how good we had it here in the US!! He was going to drive the kind of car he could never afford to have back home!!! I guess $2/gallon isn't bad when you look at it that way!! Keli...See MoreIs there anything you couldn't part with? Pics!
Comments (38)Folks, I think we're losing sight of the OP's intention here. First, "excluding family heirlooms and pictures." Second, we KNOW it's all stuff. Mostly all replaceable. That nothing is as important as your family's health. I hope Newdawn will forgive me if I try to recast the question. Maybe ... "What's the one item you'd never let your spouse get if you divorced?" LOL! Maybe ... "If you were moving to a tiny one-bedroom apartment, what's the item that must move in with you?" Maybe ... "What is the one material object in your home that always brings a smile to your face and that makes you feel that you made a great decorating decision?" My pick: This is hard! Perhaps one of my ceramic miniatures of the "Cows on Parade" from its Chicago run, or a metal mobile--both of which remind me not to take things so seriously. Or perhaps my Tivo! Or a large framed photo of a brilliantly citrus green orchid leaf. (Decision making obviously takes me some time!)...See Moreannpanagain
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