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a pic i worked on but still needed more work
Comments (22)Something very low tech I have been experimenting with is a piece of black felt. It's more reflective than I thought, so if I continue with it, I'll try different fabrics. For this, I just cut a square and put a slit in it. I was trying to get some leaf shots. I also used a bigger piece as a background for some flower shots. I just laid it on the hosta and shot from above. (I can't find it, so I must have deleted it for poor quality.) bk Here's a leaf shot from So Sweet....See MoreIs Anyone Still Working in Their Garden?
Comments (32)I got Ambridge Rose, Constance Spry, Desirée, Magnificent Perfume and Memories. I don't know if we have Japanese beetles; no one on the Rose Forums from this area mentioned them so I hope not! I think my biggest foes are going to be our crazy summer hail and the late winter weather we have. I think all of the roses are beautiful, even the spreading like a noxious weed wild rose we have here, I had to move peonies because it's completely taken over one big area of my garden near the house, but all of the ones I ordered from both places are the super full David Austin/cabbage rose looking ones, just because they have such an old fashioned, beautiful look to me. If these survive I'll probably add some Floribundas and Grandafloras. I actually had Australia's version of Jacob's Coat when we were stationed in Alice Springs and absolutely loved that one, the changing colors were absolutely amazing. 4 of the ones I ordered are supposed to be continuously blooming through the summer, can't wait for that! I have things that bloom all summer already but it's stuff like penstemon, nothing you'd want to cut and bring inside. Penstemon stinks to me and the blooms are insignificant but the hummingbirds love it so it's a keeper in my yard. I'm not as sure about the trial and error method; I'm one of those people who agonize about killing plants, especially the really pretty blooming ones! But if I can keep the majority of my 2 orders alive I'll consider it a success and build a collection from there. If I lose most or all of them (lost all of the 1st David Austins I tried) it'll probably be another 10 years before I'd be ready to try again........See Moredoes anyone still handwash their dishes
Comments (35)vacuumfreak, sounds like you have a great system working for you. I always find it helpful to run some hot water in the sink while I'm cooking. Not a full sink but some and any utensils I'm using can start to soak immediately. This helps me keep up with the dishes. I really have a problem with washing dishes immediately after a meal. I like to be able to enjoy the meal, relax, maybe have dessert later and not rush into doing the dishes. I like to have them soak and that way they're ready to quickly swish, rinse and dry in the rack. BTW, for the one who gets a flavor from the Direct Foam, I'm sure you're just not rinsing them right. Or you're using too much soap. I've always found Dawn & Joy to be the best for rinsing off easily. Sunlite is pretty good. Generics are the worst, Palmolive is pretty bad. Water makes a difference. Find what works best for you. A couple tips: It's a good idea to give brushes, sponges, etc an occasional bleach soaking to kill off the crud. I like having a small, cheap flexible plastic putty knife handy for cleaning things on the counter or on dishes. BTW, I'm not sure the advantage of having a dishpan in the sink. I just put less water in the sink. If you have only one sink, of course it's a benefit, but I don't understand the need. I have the drainer out of the sink. Have thought about leaving it in there and rinsing, but I often have more dishes so it would pile up over so I have the drain tray divert the water to the sink and use one sink for washing and the other for rinsing. Sometimes plug the sink to hold the water for rinsing. But if there's a lot, then you have to change the water or you'll leave soap on the dishes and get the taste. Don't want that! :)...See MoreGrandchildren's gifts...should I still keep sending them?
Comments (24)I take pictures of anything i send, if its a card, what i write in it, and envelope, all gifts in a display, then wrapped, and boxed, and label at Fed X , delivery confirmation. at Xmas i had my husband take a pic of xmas sacks whhhrre he left them at their door, or inside shed. this way ill print and put in a envelope for future proof we sent to each one. my son is following his partners lead (3rd party action towards us and he follows) they are not married and most likely convinced him its better to not due to tax benefits. that is not my concern thats his life but canceling his sister first, then attacking my husband and ending with me is just so painful. but God allows what he allows for his reasons. God didnt do this, satan is using him as a toool and its Gods hand that will bring him back. we will welcome ooen arms to him, her and our grandbabies. trusting Gods love and his ways can be a challenge but one God has helped me thru. life with my daughter and her family and my husband is full but it took time to grt here. i speak to all families that are divided , trust God to help you. seek his word. Exodus 14:14, Romans 8:28, jeremiah 29:11 its not a magic bullet, But God will not forsake you. he may not fix things but He will love you and strengtgen you....See More- 6 years ago
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