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Can you believe it...Lent is almost over.

Happy Blessed Birthday to you, dear Becca-Anne!

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Kermit Gets A Loan A frog goes into a bank and approaches the teller. He can see from her name plate that the teller's name is Patricia Whack. So, he says, "Mrs. Whack, I'd like to get a loan to buy a boat and go on a long vacation." Patti looks at the frog in disbelief and asks how much he wants to borrow. The frog says "$30,000." The teller asks his name and the frog says that his name is Kermit Jagger, his dad is Mick Jagger, and that it's OK cause he knows the bank manager. Patti explains that $30,000 is a substantial amount of money and that he will need to secure some collateral against the loan. She asks if he has anything he can use as collateral. The frog says, "Sure. I have this," and produces a tiny pink porcelain elephant, about half an inch tall. Bright pink and perfectly formed. Very confused, Patti explains that she'll have to consult with the manager and disappears into a back office. She finds the manager and says: "There is a frog called Kermit Jagger out there who claims to know you and wants to borrow $30,000. And he wants to use this as collateral." She holds up the tiny pink elephant. "I mean, what the heck is this?" (are you ready?) (are you sure?) (you're gonna hate me!) The bank manager looks back at her and says "It's a knick knack, Patti Whack. Give the frog a loan. His old man's a rolling stone." COME ON . . .SMILE. IT'LL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD

(((((((Joan))))))) Love you,

I know that I hold the notorious title "Threadkiller", not you. Just visit Streams in the Desert and you'll know this is true

The Language of Roses The Victorians believed that "our great wealth of flowers and plants can convey our sentiments without recourse of the written word." They turned flower giving into an art form, each blossom communicating a special meaning. The next time you browse the flower shop, why not consider the meaning of the colored blooms you select: The rose signifies love Red rose…I love you White rose…beauty, respect Pink rose…youth, grace Rose' rose…pride, shyness Peach rose…immortality Lavender rose…rarity Yellow rose…friendship Rose bud…hope, innocence White/pink rose…unity Single rose…simplicity Cream rose…perfection Coral rose…longevity Source: http://www.victorianbride.com edited to remove multiple posts! I have no idea how it happened...it wasn't planned. The Gremlins did it!

I'm so envious of you Southern Gardener's! The frost hasn't even left the ground here in Northern Michigan...I can only dream of gardening time! 10 laying hens! Whatta gift! Blessings on getting your own homestead where you can lay down roots and lots of them

Sounds like an Easter surprise to me! How fun!!

Snow, I meant outside flowers. We painted all our inside walls white and do not have a stitch of wallpaper/stencils up because we've been told "white sells" I am so sick of white bare-naked walls! Even my pictures and wreaths are packed away in storage on account of clutter doesn't sell. I cannot wait to move and personalize my home with color, dried flower arrangemnents, you name it... without being concious of what realtors think. UUUGHH! We'll live anywhere and do just about anything to move ASAP. We can always rent or convert the 2 story garage that we built on the property into a makeshift apartment. All we need is water, and the electricity is already there. Peacefulhome, Just as soon as this Michigan weather breaks...I am going to plant yellow annuals like marigolds and petunias. I can see where yellow is eyecatching! I already have many yellow perennials like daffidils, coreopsis and daylilies. I'll let ya know if yellow works!

Grow one for me, too!! Our home is up for sale and DH said not to grow anything that required work. All we are doing this year is annuals for color. BTW, What color says "BUY ME!" Someday.....

Dear AA, Life is a gift. I pray that you'll find joy in yours. Girl, you are loved much!

((((((Mommyof5)))))))) You've captured in words why I love this place so much! We are a community of caring people and you are a part that makes it so special! Bless you!

I dice up potatoes nice and small.You can add onion if you like. Fry them till done, slightly crispy and add 1 can of corned beef.(I have cases of Hormel Corned Beef in storage) Mix it around till heated and wala...quick dinner at our house with hardly any fuss. My DH likes it served with fried eggs.

Lynne is precious! I'm so sorry to hear of this situation especially so close to the wedding. She will definately be in my prayers! Thanks for letting us know!

Invite Spring Early – Grow in your Basement! BY JIM KENNARD Now’s the time to get ready to grow your own seedlings! It’s not really difficult, and can extend your growing season by many weeks. For example, by planting brassica’s (cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower) in February in your basement under grow-lights, you can put large, sturdy transplants into your garden by the end of March or early April, and be eating them when others are just seeing them come up! However, remembering that photosynthesis, using light, heat and moisture causes plant growth, you must follow a few key natural principles very carefully, or you will be disappointed. First, seeds must have moisture to germinate and grow. And the soil mix must be moist, but not soggy, or you'll drown the new plant, since it must also have oxygen! Second, while heat is essential, temperatures must be maintained in a narrow range for ideal germination to occur. Most vegetable seeds germinate quickly between 75 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. After plants are up, many of them will grow in cooler temperatures, but most all will become dormant (stop growing) at temperatures below 50 degrees. Third, light is not necessary for seed germination, but as soon as your seedlings begin to emerge from the soil, maximum light is required immediately for proper development. Therefore, to grow in your house, make sure your plants have a strong (but not hot!) light source directly on the plants, for up to 16 hours per day. Note the pictures of two grow-light shelves. The metal one is 6-shelf Commercial Chrome Shelving, from Sam’s Club costing only $70, and will hold 20 flats of plants. Suspend shop lights with 2 cool and 2 warm 40-watt tubes 4 to 6" above the plants. The fourth principle relates to feeding. A balanced nutrient mix of 13 minerals is essential to plants immediately after germination. Those nutrients are mineral salts and must be very dilute in the soil moisture, otherwise osmosis will cause the salt to draw the life-giving moisture out of the plants, and they will die. To ensure you never burn your plants, water seedlings daily using the "Constant Feed Solution" of one ounce (2 level tablespoons) of Weekly Feed dissolved in 3 gallons of water. For the Weekly Feed formula, go to the Gardening Techniques section at www.foodforeveryone.org, and look on the Fertilizer page. Next, it is important to separate your small plants before their leaves begin to overlap with others', or the tiny stems will become very weak and spindly as the plants all stretch - looking for more light. By the time the plants have their first or second true leaf, this step should be completed. Failure to wait even a few hours can result in spindly, weak plants, which never recover. Transplanting seedlings into 2" 6-paks or pots will provide adequate space for them to grow an additional 2-3 weeks, depending on variety. If it's still too early to put them out into the garden by the time plant leaves are again beginning to overlap, prune the leaves, transplant again into larger pots, or separate pots, so the plant leaves always have maximum light. Before transplanting into the garden, "harden-off" your plants outside, off the ground for 2 to3 days, to acclimate them to direct sunlight, temperature, wind, etc. This is important so the plant doesn’t have the shock of a new environment added to the shock to its root system caused by transplanting. If the weather turns cold at night, bring the plants back in the house. The temperature adjustment needs to be gradual. For many of your plants, the pruning process does double duty. In addition to assuring maximum light, it shocks the plant mildly, causing it to pause in its growth and produce a thicker, sturdier stem. This process makes the plant much better able to endure the vicissitudes of the outside environment, such as cutworms, ants, etc. that often quickly decimate plants with weak, spindly stems. For tall-growing plants, like tomatoes, be sure to provide small stakes tied to the plant stem, to prevent them from falling over. And with tomatoes, begin immediately to remove all sucker stems as soon as possible, to assure a single, strong stem and maximum production from your plant. _______________________________________ Author: © Jim Kennard, President Food For Everyone Foundation "Teaching the world to grow food one family at a time." http://www.foodforeveryone.org/

AA, I do remember you. Yes, you were young but so were all of us once upon a time.

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Welcome back, AA! Its always great to see old friends! Maybe you could drop us a hint or two about your old user name?

Hi Absentis Anima....Have we met?? Your user name is unfamiliar to me. Welcome!! We all miss Kay! I hear that she is doing well and has her own site to operate these days. Knowing Kay, she is fruitfully busy.

Oh, My!! What a visual!

Theyd, it sounds like a lovely spot to plant an kitchen herb garden. The mints you may want to place in some ornate pots as they can be very invasive and can take over the area if not contained. Dill and tarragon are the tallest so they should be planted in the back. If I could add anything to your selections of plants, I would add a few chives. Even if you do not eat them, the lovely lavender blossoms grace any garden.

((((((((Goosie))))))) With love and prayers,

((((((((((MOMO))))))))))) May your Birthday year be blessed with joy, peace and love!! You are a treasure!