OMG... Toba's Fire cuttings from MPG and talk about inexpensive.
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Comments (44)If skinned properly the skins are pulled off and are like a tube of skin and fir on the inside. We used 1/2" plywood forms to pull the skins onto (fur on inside toward the plywood). We made several different sizes of plywood forms so that the hides were stretched very tight. They were then hung up to dry for about a week to 10 days at which time the fats were pealed off the skin carefully as not to tear the skin. Then we would sell them to a fur dealer who would give us $2 for pure white and for the different colored furs as little as $.50 each. That was good for the late 1950's to early 60's. During the summer I would keep them in large fenced in areas and the feed cost was nothing. We buried the fence 1' deep and 1' flat away for the fenced area like an "L" for a total of 2' under ground. We used several 4'x8' sheets of marine plywood and put these on top of cement blocks so the rabbits had a place the was shaded and gave them cover form weather and hawks and owls. There were many bushes and pines in there for them to nest and hide in also. Only one buck and 20 does were in each 3/4 acre pen. We usually culled the young every 30 days or so and pen raise them to butchering size-about 8-12 week depending on the breed. During the winter only the buck was left in the pens. There was enough food for 1 rabbit for the winter months. Sometimes we would give them so hay if we noticed that they were over browsing the shrubs due to deep snow. They were so much healthier this way. Ma would fry the rabbit that she dipped in her herbal blend of flour mix. After they were 1/2 way cooked she would transfer them to her famous 'Dutch Oven' over low heat and added a cup of cheap wine (MD, it was the brand Charlie Weaver used to push on TV) and of course the cook always saved herself a wee bit of wine to sip on while preparing the rest of the meal. VERY TASTEY-the rabbit I mean....See MoreNew Hoyas from Accents
Comments (41)Howdy.. Kelly, I'll have to go to Accents to check both plants. Guess that's one reason botnaical names come in handy, though I confess to using common names most of the time. Since you got the confirmation letter, expect the box by Mon or Tues. I believe ordering this time of year is best. One reason, plants are summered in their gh, and have time to grow..Some plants' ordered in early spring, weren't as big/compact. Good luck, I hope you get healthy, big plants.. Oh, if it's not too much trouble, can you post both multifloras? The variegated and white edge..if it's a lot of work, the white edge please..Thanks Pug, you too make rooting sound sooo easy..lol..Aleya Garden is now selling cuttings. There's a bunch I'd love to get but fear they'll die. Darn. Also, August in Il issn't the best time to root most plants..as for humidity, last year I bought a flat w/dome..it holds a lot of humidity..but no light. And the tray/dome wone fit on shelves w/light..Natural sun won't work as well? I jotted a list of cuttings he has that I'd love, which consists of, I think, all the hoyas he sells..what to do? lol Maid, I'll check email. I'm 7 pages behind.,.lol..I only hope, if you send an email, it doesn't/didn't come in the trash folder. Denise, ironic..the old Shoal Creak is the nursery I got Hoya cuttings, tried rooting, but they died, though it's not SC's fault..it's mine. The new SC is located in IL..she too has beautiful plants..mostly sux..does she sell hoyas? I have to revisit her site. She's a wonderful person too.. BTW, I can't recall if it was you who asked about H. bandaensis. I researched and found Bandaensis is H. globuosa. Dee, found and bought Caudata on Ebay yeseterday..lol..I also talked to the seller..he has two other hoyas I want, but they're not posted. He's out of town until Tues..when he gets back, we'll go over the other plants. Yep, that's the problem we all want, 'so much more.' lolol Mentha. You'll be exceptionally pleased with the Pelargoniums..I don't know anything about his herbs, but I'll keep my fingers crossed. But all his geraniums/Pels are gorgeous..Vivid reds, etc. You sent the Pothos 'aureus joy' to Foxy too..I'll have to ask her how it's doing..I'll post of pic I took yesterday, and some Pels bought at Accents..I planted most in the garden, but soon they'lll go back in pots, over-wintered indoors.. Let us know how they look, post if possible..Thanks, Toni Pothos 'Mentha joy.' The name I call it..lol Mentha, the last pic was taken on 4/1/09 when it arrived..This type grows much faster than other Pothos..Wouldn't you say? Toni...See MoreJust a thought -- ways GC's 'cut corners'
Comments (49)mrbtsweet, I agree with you. Owner building is not for everyone and for those who doubt you, I understand their view also. They havent taken the time to look at what goes into being an owner builder. Mainly planning, and more planning! More planning then any general contractor will ever do, after all at the end of the day they wont be living in that house or paying that mortgage. Im only 22 and we are owner building, for those who think we are going into this blindly, you are completely wrong. We arent physically building the home, we are simply serving as time and fund managers. We have to pass inspections, just like the contractors youre hiring. We plan on bringing in an inspector on our own too, after all this is our home, the $365 fee doesnÂt out weigh a mistake that maybe looked over by the city. By the way, we are in south Texas...and we are Hispanic, so we know someone for everything. That maybe why I feel we can do this. We have the building gene in our blood. I have 3 different contractors that I feel I can call up and without hesitation, have them visit our site. They have all built their own homes and own them free and clear. Its funny because my will is actually encouraging my girlfriends to do it too, and its their fathers that Im actually calling on. The knowledge that our fathers have about building and our shopping techniques combined make for a great mix. They go and get their builders discount, we go and get our craigslist, ebay, ubid, ect one ;ours is typically better! Money is a huge factor also. IÂm a college student. I canÂt afford to pay a $50,000 fee to a contractor but I can afford to take a year off from my $20,000 job. Does this make sense to any one? Yes it is worth the headaches, thatÂs what comes with pocketing more money. I would suggest you visit www.ownerbuildernetwork.com . The people on that forum will truly inspire you and you will be amazed with their dedication and their well built homes. snidelywhiplash, I am glad Im not on your boat. I am lucky enough to have a supportive father that is helping in our build and he couldnÂt be prouder of his micromanaging daughter. He has let me and my future hubby make any and all decisions and he is the "do it right" or "dont do it at all" type person,I appreciate that about him. He would never let us go cheap, after all we are paying, not him. 20 years ago he purchased a home for $9,000, to say it was a shell home would give it too much credit. Well, he finished the home and doubled its size so that our family of 5 could live comfortably. He did this with his bare hands, all on his own, after work and on the weekends. My mom was and always has been a stay at home mom. She never had the need to work. They never had a mortgage. I want to be in that same boat one day. As for now, Im appreciating their ability because IÂm reaping those rewards. My parents plan on taking out a home equity loan on their house and funding our build in full. We are making the payments but there will not be any closing costs on our home or even a down payment since the bank really doesnt care what they do with the loan as long as it gets paid back. We are really fortunate to be in this situation and I hope to be able to do this same thing for our own children one day....See MoreLet's Hear Your Best Organizing Solutions!
Comments (63)This one is from my own sweet mom, who is mother to 9 of us. To save on bathroom storage space ~ which, let me tell you, was at a premium with 9 kids! ~ she gave us each a simple, inexpensive, plastic tool-type caddy to keep our own personal bathroom necessities (toothbrush, comb, brush, etc. ) in. They were stored on a shelf in our bedroom closets, to be carried in and then back again, as we needed them. This helped a lot to keep our bathrooms uncluttered and organized. Mom also bought one of this type of plastic baskets for each kid to catch of our dirty laundry. She wrote our names on each of them. The plastic made it easy to keep clean and the holes kept our dirty clothes somewhat aerated . . . which really helped with our brothers' stinky things (LOL). The handles made them easy to carry back and forth to our laundry room. Lynn...See Moreplumeriai45
8 years agojasonindallas
8 years agoYeah....the TF was (imho) the best deal out there this growing season. Here is the one I got from him that was planted one week ago today. Really pushing up those leaves. Can't wait for some of these flowers!
moonie_57 (8 NC)
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Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
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8 years agoIf that's what I get in my 1st year, in 7 it should be pretty amazing!!!
Should get better when the 100 +' hit!
jasonindallas
8 years agoplumejunkie
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8 years agoI've been consumed with work for the past few weeks and barely had any time to check on my plumies and on this forum. The good news there is that I didn't have time to mother hen them, constantly checking up or disturbing them and loving them to death. Had some serious withdrawal issues and so happy to have some time and go be able to check on them hourly to see if they've grown any in the last hour.
My Toba's Fire (and the mystery cutting) is putting out some nice leaves but no visible roots yet. Not as lucky as plumejunkie: no inflos so will have to wait for next year. Hoping to see roots shortly so I can water and feed,
Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
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8 years agoLoveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
8 years agoAwesome Emily..
Mine rooted too!! Yea !!!
meanmrb..
Dark Pink.. I like JJ Pink Jack
Viola G
then I start thinking of Desert Sunrise, Jeannie Moragne.. Etc. I could keep going Kauka Wilder.. :-)
Reds.. Hilo Beauty, Scott Pratt, Duvauchelle
here is my Duvauchelle
Yon might start another thread. ... Lots of great pics can be posted from everyone!!
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