Why would you want audio in your truck bed?
Alisande
8 years ago
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Comments (10)I admit the very concept of this program is completely foreign to me. Here's a recent article about it. It's not inexpensive, so it couldn't be done completely on a whim. On the other hand, read the copy next to the two Afghans (#3 & #5 on right). As a marketing person, my thought was "What target audience was this text written to entice?" I did not like the answer. I completely agree with the idea of fostering for people who want to dip their toes in the sea of dog ownership. As for the cat rental thing, I once stayed at a charming B&B that was known for providing cats with their rooms upon request. It was actually a lot of fun, because I wasn't in a situation where I could have animals in my life at the time. Guests used to be able to pick from about about ten well-socialized cats that would be placed in your room on request. Now it seems they're down to four, and the cats only ever go to the same room every time. We also enjoyed "rent-a-cat" while growing up. Occasionally, mice would come into our house and we'd borrow our aunt's mouser for about a week until the situation was resolved. But there's a big difference between borrowing a dog or cat for working purposes, and renting one to be noticed....See MoreLightweight mix for truck bed
Comments (5)Gargwarb, I have not heard of using foam before. I will research it, but if you can elaborate a little more I'd be interested to hear it. I'm slowly coming to the understanding that roots will grow in just about anything as long as there is water, air and nutrients present. It's hard to get your head around the idea that plants don't really need "soil." With that said, we have the materials we have because they are what most of our research lead us towards for lightweight green roof applications. Actually, most sources suggested expanded shale, but we weren't able to find any suppliers in southern California. Unfortunately, other than the basic components we have, we haven't learned much still in the way of composition. I was turned toward pumice because it retains water when needed and lets the rest drain out (in our case through the tailgate of the truck). I got the perlite based on my own volition because of always being told how lightweight it is -- unfortunately perhaps too light weight as I've noticed it tends to float to the top in heavily watered soils. Would that be the case if I mixed it with pumice 1:1 for the bottom layer? Maybe ditching the perlite is a good idea. I don't mean to discount any of your suggestions; I'm just trying to work with what I have right now. I also don't want to have a uniform organic layer of soil throughout the entire truck bed because of decomposition and not wanting to have to worry about routinely replacing soil, or my drainage layer/fabric. So ideally I'd like to stick with the 2 layers - 1 for growth, and 1 more for drainage and water retention. And one more thought about the foam blocks: is there any risk of chemicals leaching out into the plants from that? I have an EPDM rubber liner as my waterproofing layer, which is supposedly fairly inert when it comes to chemical leaching, but I'm trying to stay as close to "organic" as possible. Thanks for the ideas so far, I welcome any more....See Morewhy New England landscaper use 1ton box dump truck?
Comments (14)Thank you. I had ford F450 before. deisel engin was much biger than Isuzu, Nissan,Hino Mitusbishi trucks and more Ford dealers and repair shop are near by. The Flat bed dump had 12 ton hydaulic pump, I made 4 feet high side. The flat bed dump truck has more cargo space and we don't have snow here. 35 years ago I drove Isuzu 7.5 ton dump truck in Japan which had slightly smaller engin than Ford F450. time to time,I over loading gravel, house manure, then big engine helps..... 30 years ago most 1 ton, 1.5 ton Japanese truck already had exhust brake and paseger car like seat. but I like big Ford 7.3 Deisel engine. Michell : Thank you ... I have send you e mail and web site of kamakura gardens. Did you get it? Japanese regulation is much restricted than Cal or Mass.... I am going to miss wide, smooth Georgia roads and many sunny days and warm weather. I have been thinking Ford F 550 or Mitsubishi, Isuzu. Green hand: Thank you for your time to responding to my question. I visit to Korean Temple and chinese temple reguraly now. If you need/want to have publication of Buddhism in English I may able to help you. Please visit to Japanese garden forum some time. laag : Thank you for your time. It was very useful information. by the way, majority stock holder of Isuzu is GM , Matusda by Ford , Nissan is controled by French campany. my ford F450 engin came from Cannada. ^-^ .......... Cady : The side less truck are for delivery, lumber, drywall brick etc, fork lift need to access side of truck to laoding, unlaoding to cargo. Landscaper's truck has side ^-^ I never had 4x4 truck before , cost $4,000 more . It is nice to have 4x4 . I have to figuer it out how I can carry 40 feet long bamboo with short bed truck. any idea ? mike...See MoreIf this were your bed, what would you plant?
Comments (26)Oh, thank you all so very much for your kind and encouraging comments! I appreciate you all more than I can say! I fully realize my style isn't for everyone, but it screams "me", so I'm diggin' it. ;-) We love Mexico, spend about a month there annually, and I don't think I'd be happy unless I incorporated a great deal of the color and feel of the places we've traveled into my home. So there you have it. (And hey, if you think the exterior is a color riot, you should take a peek inside! LOL!) I'm really inspired to take the new bed in more of a cottage garden direction, and I think we can do that simply by planning for what blooms when, and filling in accordingly. (I'm getting some help on the Cottage Gardening forum as well.) Prairiepaintbrush, it's definitely lopsided with that awful old "marching-in-a-row" boxwood hedge! That may turn into our next big project, but we'll not likely do anything about that until perhaps this Fall. Pkponder, the rug is called a "Mad Mat" and is made from recycled pop bottles. It's super easy to clean, and feels nice underfoot. We were thinking of painting a rug on the concrete porch, but opted to try the mat instead, and I'm glad we did. It's definitely a keeper. Xtal, I had actually been eyeing these adorable little "fairy doors" online that you attach to the base of a big old tree! I definitely love yard art, and have been considering what I could use in the new bed that would be striking, and carry forth my "theme." Do you have any suggestions? I'd love to see what you've done!...See MoreAlisande
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