What can we do to make this less wonky??
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Comments (49)Christine- you saved a life! Not many can say that! I like to think I'm the type that won't panic but since I've never been in a true life threatening situation, I can't know for sure. I was an athletic trainer in high school, in football country, so I've had my fair share of calming injured persons down. This is completely anecdotal but football players are WAY more "sissy" than softball/volleyball girls. I had to restrain several girls and tell them "NO, I need to look at that ankle!" while I had to tell at least one football player to get up and get off the field! The closest "panic" experience I've had was when my 2 year old severely burned herself. I only had panicky feelings AFTER she was at the hospital. During the moment, I was in the moment, using the skills and knowledge I had to help her. Did I ever mention my original "when I'm grown up I want to be..." was a doctor? Probably helps that my dad was a first responder and I remember sitting around the dinner table and him telling about reaching into a guys broken leg and pinching the femoral artery shut. When we were at a family gathering later and he was sharing the story, others were disgusted and couldn't finish their meals!! That's when I learned that other people have a different tolerance/panic level than we (my family) do. Marrying ketshup....EWWWW!!!!!!! Look, I'll save the old, almost empty bottle (in the fridge) to use next time but mixing them? Bleh!! Shaken, not stirred? All juices, salsa, ranch, BBQ sauce, basically all condiments, chocolate milk, tea. I'm a southern gal but growing up my mom only drank unsweetened tea. It wasn't until I was a teenager that I learned that southern iced tea is generally sweet tea. Still can't stand it to this day. IF I'm going to have tea it will be iced and NOT sweet! Also, no one else has said it but can I just say that canned veggies need to die a horribly slow painful death? The only veggies I got growing up (remember mom HATED cooking) were canned. Canned corn (Meh, OK in a pinch) canned peas (SOOO mushy!!), canned carrots (OK, if I can't have fresh I actually do prefer canned to frozen), canned beets (BLEH!!! Still my most hated veggie to this day) canned green beans (THIS is LITERALLY the worst!!! Salty, limpy, bad flavor yuckiness put in a can!!!) The only one I actually liked and still buy/stock my pantry with is hominey. My canned goods storage is very different from my moms. Her pantry was/is stocked with canned veggies, soups, beans, etc. The cans in my pantry are generally tomato sauce/paste (hoping to start growing my own next year!!), and prepped beans. Pinto, black, refried, black eyed peas, etc. I really want to start my garden next year and grow tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic and herbs to start with. Hopefully, years from now, my daughters will talk about mom's atrocious pantry with ready made foods because they have grown accustomed to having fresh food. :)...See MoreThe leader on my american elm is wonky. What should I do?
Comments (14)@Jimmy_C may I say that it has been a real pleasure following this thread and seeing how your American Elm has grown over the past four years. In your most recent photo I can see it beginning to take on that distinctive vase shape that makes Ulmus Americana so uniquely majestic and delightful. Plus the little crook in the middle gives it character while it's a teenager! @HU-104914250 I am also located in Victoria and considering planting American Elms on my nature strip in Melbourne's South-West . I have been inspired by the images I've seen of elm-lined streets in America. Please let me know where you are planning to plant and whether you've been successful - I would like to stay in touch. I wish I could properly introduce this wonder to Victoria! I have only identified one tree nursery here which sells American elms - Established Trees dot com. http://www.establishedtrees.com.au/ Check out their catalogue. Only problem is that they're a wholesaler and so 'retail' prices might be too high. I also know that there are 3 American elms in the Botanical Gardens - though it wouldn't be legal to take cuttings.......See MoreWhat can we do to make brick retaining walls and columns match facade?
Comments (7)We took a walk through the neighborhood this past weekend , and I finally figured out why the rock wall is there (sort of). Almost all the homes have some sort of rock wall formation on their property, and I believe it’s because the neighborhood is built on a mountain top, so the various builders all seemed to have utilized in some form or fashion all the rock that was excavated during the building process. I think once we find a solution for the red brick, the wall won’t be as big of an eyesore and flow a little better with the lot and the neighborhood. And agree absolutely about the landscaping! We’re working on it now!...See MoreAny tips for what to do to make this look less awkward?
Comments (9)I’m guessing those are studs between those cute little things. Maybe just ignore them until you’re ready to tear open the wall, install a header, and retry wall and paint. In the meantime, make up a story about them-the little three-headed dragon likes to look out there, etc.-or better yet, have a contest among your friends and family to find a use for them. I would probably put three pieces of pottery or three trophies or something there. Of course, all the time I would be “mentioning “ to my husband how we need to open the wall or close it completely....See MoreHALLETT & Co.
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