You are so right, Golddust. And totally boring! But I am not just walking away from being attacked like that and having someone put words or opinions into my mouth. WIP, back at you calling the kettle black. As long as we're being nasty here, I was not talking to you when you jumped on my suggestion that the two guys work it out. I didn't appreciate that commentary, either. IMO, they understand each other as men and so can communicate better to work it out. Further, better to circumvent the battle of the sexes if that’s a problem in getting things resolved, especially since a dog could lose its home. I do believe the OP is perfectly capable of deciding what suggestions are helpful to her and which aren't. I don't see how your rants are even on subject. And again, kettle, black, you do seem to feel entitled to comment as you please on other's posts but don't allow the same freedom to the rest of us, telling me you weren't talking to me. You know, that 'discussion' you were just talking about, to me even. "I have an opinion, which I believe I am entitled to present in a discussion." You take my suggestion out of context initially for your commentary and also went at Oakley about it (which was, afterall, in reference to my very own post I might add). She wasn't talking to you either. Though we can't go near whatever you have to say? *Even* when it's in reference to our own posts? LOL. It works both ways. This is the net and a free world. Freedom for ALL to express their opinions. We're all equals here, and on this earth. You are not the only one who is free to speak their mind. And then again, you were the one going into your peeve about how people should 'raise young girls" and how mothers were raising their boys as well for that matter. Not just your own. I wasn't telling you how to raise your daughter. You were telling us how to raise ours in case you didn't notice. What I actually was saying, and it's hard to articulate, is that bad and abrasive attitudes and behaviors on male-female issues (I will not even attempt to describe those) is not something I would want to instill in *my* daughter. I don't think it helps matters any either. Self confidence and independence, of course. Wasn't really referring to *you* specifically, because I don't know you from Adam, but you were going off about things. For no real reason I might add. Which is a good deal what I’m talking about, how I wouldn’t want my daughter to feel or behave towards others about being female. I don't think anyone would *not* want their daughters to be independent, resourceful and successful women. Dependent on no one, male or otherwise. Sons as well. That doesn't mean not handling every or one particular situation oneself is somehow falling short. I wouldn't want to instill that in my child either. Or that it's somehow not alright to ask for help when you need it. Don't be putting words in my mouth. Speak for yourself. You have no idea what my views on life matters are. That's bizarre. As I said, I was referring to certain interpersonal behaviors and attitudes, not *yours* per se. Though you obviously have one. So much so that it 'sets you on fire.' Well, your pot is burned black. And if you go around acting like this, when there isn't even an issue at hand, you do contribute to giving women a bad rap. I do object to that because it affects me, in a number of ways. Though you certainly have the right. As do I. Yep, this thread does demonstrate why it's best to let the men handle things between themselves, just as Oakley already noted. And like she said, if you don't know what we're talking about with the guys working things out, it just can't be explained. Wouldn't bother me a bit to let someone else handle him. A relief at that (and I am very independent and resourceful). That's what the authorities are going to be doing for her anyway. I hate oppression in all forms. And I do find your posts to be oppressive. You have no right to tell anyone here to sit down and shut up. I don't like it any better when it comes from a man. And I don't think you're at all sorry for hijacking this thread. I'm not wasting any more of my time on this chaotic nonsense and what was a simple suggestion, to be tried or tossed out by the OP, which she did at the get-go. Other than praying for the wellbeing of this dog. I hope the fines work and he doesn't lose his home. He’d likely be euthanized. Especially in this economy where so many have lost their homes and the no-kills are filled.

I asnswered on other thread.

My phlox are about 5 feet tall or a little taller. They are beautiful, but right now are a couple of inches tall, and really packed in to their space. I know I need to remove some of them, but do you ever have any luck in trying to transplant the little plants. When you thin them, do you just take out some and leave a few together or do you remove all of the little plants so that you have plants about 1 inch or 2 inches apart? I'd appreciate any advice. I have phlox all over my yard, but these are the oldest and the ones that are thickest. (I am not at all concerned about creeping phlox. These are very large - and I planted them before I thought about variety names. Sammy

I am going to jump in here with the minority and say that if the downdraft venting system is installed correctly, it works. My gas stove is installed in the peninsula with a pop-up downdraft. It works and it works well. We replaced a Thermador with an integrated pop up downdraft with a Dacor range and a separate Dacor popup downdraft. The original installer used the ducting from the Thermador for the Dacor. He did not reinstall it correctly and it didn't work properly. As it turned out, the old duct work was too small for the new pop up downdraft. It took us some time to find someone who really knew how to install the duct work, ie. size, length, etc. I am very happy to not have a hood in the middle of my room. I took down the cabinets hanging from the ceiling to open up the area. I did not want to put something back up there. It was the best solution for us without having to spend more than we wanted.