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Comments (17)I am glad this thread popped up again because I will begin working on landscaping in about two weeks (when the painters are gone) and I still haven't found a solution. A ground cover is nice but I am not sure I can find one that will grow in the shade that will also take foot traffic. I like the idea of pine needles but unfortunately I am sure they would get dragged into my house. The driveway is about 7' from the house. In fact, we have an ample supply of oak leaves that always look nice when they fall, but they are continuously being brought into the house by humans and canine. I am totally at a loss - even though turf grass is not the best thing to have for environmental reasons, sometimes it's the only thing that makes sense. Still, I would prefer not to have turf grass....See MoreHome buyers: Do you drive around looking for houses for sale?
Comments (17)I search various real estate websites online, everyday. It's like a part time job for us. Not so much remax, century 21, or weichert, since their sites tend to be so overwhelming and cluttery. I tend to choose local real estate company websites, which in my experience have been a bit more accurate with more detail and clearer photos. If I find a house I like, I try everything to find the address to visit it first before wasting our agents time. Real estate agents aren't what they use to be (no offense). It use to be that they showed you houses that truly matched your criteria, now you can't trust an agent, especially if you live out of state. They will show you the junkiest houses, in the worst neighborhoods, with no regards to your wishes or needs, and let me tell you we're not picky. All we're looking for is a fixer upper on a wooded secluded lot. We're willing to do the roof, the floors, doors, trim. All we need is at least 3 bed, 1 bth, but leave it to your agent to show you houses that are undoable. In their defense though, I understand they have to show off the houses that have been sitting for a while to demonstrate effort to the seller, however, it's not cool when your agent knows you're driving 3-4 hours to see a house and you have specifically asked them if the house is secluded and they tell you yes, only to get there and see another house in plain view. Thank goodness we decided to rent in the area we're looking so we don't have to drive 3-4 hours anymore.....See MoreDo you ever do something special for your Veterinarian?
Comments (18)We've had sympathy cards from our vets when they've been aware of our kitties passing. One died (she was 21 and had had felines AIDS for years so it wasn't a surprise) while she was staying with the vets while we were overseas. They loved her there and really spoiled her and it was the safest place for her when we were away. When the phoned to tell us Motley hadn't woken up that morning I think they were as upset as we were. The last cat we had which died had been treated for mast cell cancer for about three years prior to her death at 19. The vet who mostly cared for her was great, he always urged us to think through the implications of certain tests and courses of treatment and whether the benefits to Mischief would outweigh the distress caused her as she didn't travel well and being in the car for an hour and a half to and again from the testing vets was hell on her. When Missy finally died he sent a lovely rosemary plant and a card. I knew he was a vegan so I made some vegan cinnamon rolls (the test batch was delicious) and he was really chuffed as usually when the practice received baked goods he couldn't eat them....See MoreDo you drive 2 footed?
Comments (85)I learned stick and have even driven older cars without synchronized gears that required double clutching. Have driven in mountains and in tight steep twisties. Have driven stick in heavy San Francisco traffic on hills. Never have I used the left foot to engage the brake. At one time I had hoped to race cars. Never got to but it was on the list. ;-( A guy who raced taught how me heel toe downshift. Again right foot does the work. It's also a pet peeve of mine that people don't seem to be taught or bother to learn how to slow an engine by gearing down. Yes this applies to automatic trannies too. They are the ones riding the brakes over the hill, braking in the middle of the turn and doing sundry other things endangering my life and that of others on the highway....See Moremoonie_57 (8 NC)
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