Ha-Ha! WELCOME to the CRAZY BUNCH, Shayne! I grew up on Anaheims and Jalapenos in a little section of a small town in New Mexico. (That little section of town was, and still is, called Chihuahuito.---which means "Little Chihuahua".) I've always loved and 'needed' my peppers. (Almost starved to death for 20 years ordering "Mexican Food" when I lived in Colorado.) One day, out in the garden, I spied a ripe "Caribbean Red", popped it in my mouth...tasted GOOD!!!...for about 10 seconds...THEN I RAN FOR THE HOUSE!!!! I drank a quart of milk, ate 1/2 package of crackers, then drank some more milk.....while my "SWEETHEART" laughed like crazy!! Haven't grown any "Caribbean Red" since,... although I have grown some Habaneros (I like the 'citrus flavor')... But I mostly use the really hot ones for 'hot sauce' and/or seasoning. Like Byron, I prefer the flavor of "Anaheim-type" chile peppers. (Roasted Green, for me) But I like to grow a variety of hot peppers.....just to see what they are like! Also, I've noticed that the pain of arthritis is diminished by eating hot peppers (the hotter---the less arthritis pain) just my 2 pesos worth, WELCOME to the CRAZY BUNCH, Shane! Bruce (Junkmanme in New Mexico)

My first topiary is a Teddy Bear sitting on top of a yellow round pottery container, with the word "Hunnee" written on it. (Still need to take a picture of it.) He (named him Fuzzie Wuzzie, to prove that hairless doesn't mean "fuzzless, LOL) is peat moss filled with just a little ivy on him so far. The problem is that I'm in zone 6 and obviously want to have him and the ivy survive during the winter, but just finally finished him two days ago. I know ivy is perennial this far north, but not so sure how well it will do outside in a container (covered by one heavy teddy bear.) I brought my ivy into the house last winter. I have an unheated porch, which will keep them a little warmer then keeping them outside. I'm hoping that someone can teach me how to care for the two of them through the winter. Any hints are appreciated. Also, I doubt this question has ever been asked before, but, as long as the ivy doesn't cover Fuzzie's head by Christmas, is it OK to crochet a Santa's cap for him?

better to have the plumber check it out before buying, to be sure you'll have access to the piping, both draining and water feeds, also, vent access for the dryer and depending on type of dryer, gas or electric connections, to each his own, we looked at a house when we were in the market, one had converted a small bedroom to a laundry, it seemed pretty obvious, and was a turnoff to buying. Something to consider when selling down the road. I agree with you finding something that allows the laundry being on the first floor, its very nice.

I have thought about it. Our pastor's wife turned 50 in Sept & he turns 50 this month. Their son-in-law is a state law enforcement investigator. Last year on his wedding anniversary, his wife says he discovered a group of RedHat ladies dining close & left her & went over to ask about their attire & what they represented. She still complains that he spent more time with them than her. The MIL says he rattled & rattled about those women. Since then, he has had his mother-in-law in mind about her upcoming birthday. Our pastor is always playing jokes on his poor wife too. They grew up together & he says she was always throwing rocks at him. The more I hear about what he does to her, if I were her, I'd still be throwing rocks at him. I had thought about making her one & letting her hide it & then come out with it as they enter to dine on his birthday. I really haven't seen any red bras in the price range I prefer, but I'd like to help her pull something over on him. I can just see his & the SIL's face when they discover her RedHat accessory.