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Jd: Gotcha - essentially a cold frame. I guess I was thinking you we're talking about regular beds with glass over it. Are those permanent? Wayne: sounds like the classic setup. I built something like that but only use it to harden off. Then I put it away. Kinda like what you're doing jd .i'd like to get a few cold tolerant things going earlier in the cold frame or under hoops in the garden

Jealous! Those are some cool birds. Whenever I've seen an active PM house I have enjoyed watching them. Haven't seen any in several years here in the burbs

I think we've all got the picture hoglaw. Glad to hear how wonderful you are. Sometimes on the web you can't tell until someone up and tells you a few times.

We were doing this stuff back in the '60s:

How are you suspending the glass over the beds? Are the sides high enough, using hay bales or something else?

I fumble around with it -- nothing to brag about. Mostly traditional, Irish or Bluegrass. Been using Promasters the most, but have a few other odds and ends too. I've got more than I need, so I've been thinking about putting them on e-Bay. I've restored a couple old Marine Bands, including this pre-war mouse ear that was a rusty mess when I got it:

So, how 'bout them Royals?

mixermarkb: nice remarks concerning the government. Here's hoping Luke gets out of that mess, and his dad gets well enough to work and provide a good home for him. JD -- looks like the Indians finally showed up, so I'm outta here.

The triangle? Yes, it's done and really nice too. They even got the marketing guys to come up with a new name since Grandview Triangle has suck a stigma: 'Three Trails Crossing'. The $250 million they spent shaved a minute off my daily commute. Nice! The $300 million they're spending on widening 435 to 75 lanes at Quivira could save me another minute or two on top of that.

That's a pretty sad story right there mixermarkb. I wish I had the time to respond in full to that and a couple other things that have been said here too. Maybe later on.

You gotta be driving for a living....If you ever drive up 71 to KC around lunch time, let me know you're coming.

Blazerman, Building the raised beds was the best thing I ever did. A lot less work and a lot better results. I really enjoy starting seeds indoors. For one, it starts in the doldrums of winter when I'm ready to see spring come along. I can choose my varieties and have them ready to go when the temps are right, and shave a little time off things. It's a little cheaper too. No fancy setup, just shop lights, shelves, trays, cells and a timer. It's something I really look forward to in the winter when hunting and football come to an end.

I need it too, OB. I'll be wrapping things up this week.

Ahh -- that's the only way to be!

I can't help but think a little change in your technique could help. Maybe tie in a little wider strip of tail then you normally do, and make sure those first wraps at the back don't splay the fibers out. Also, make sure it's laying right where you want it before you wrap. Do one fairly loose wrap, make that final adjustment, be sure the fibers are still together then finish with a few tighter wraps.

Good post, rcguy.

Yeah, where's a guy like Harry when you need him? He rose to prominence in the Senate primarily through his efforts to root out waste in government military spending. He didn't make many friends, but he wasn't looking to make friends.

95th Street? That's 'Old OP' now Did you shop at the 'French Market'?

Yikes.

Think 'Macarena'.

I'm wrapping up post production on my documentary 'Trout Gone Wild: Salmonid Sinners'. It will answer all your questions.

I'm ok with taking care of people who can't take care of themselves. But as with everything government -- it starts out as a good idea and then they keep adding layers. And with a system that bloated you obviously can't turn it off immediately. There certainly are people in the system who don't need our help. Those are the ones I think we need to weed out. Like my brother's friend who has soaked up 2 years worth of unemployment without really trying to get a job. His wife's a teacher, so they get by. She gets benefits and a state guaranteed retirement when she's 50-something. But he sits on the couch waiting for high-paying employer to come knock on the door and offer him a job. Yet the 'illegal Mexican' finds his way to California. Were they better equipped with their backpack and water bottle? Or is it that those substandard jobs should go to others, so we can keep our kind nice and comfy? Kinda harsh, I know. But when you're basic needs are taken care of, there's really not much incentive for Podunkians to go west. I think you're sensationalizing a bit, but I'll take a stab at it: You take care of the ones that can't take care of themselves. That includes kids, handicapped, disabled, whatever. But there needs to be a rigorous review process that includes exploring what family or private resources are available as an alternative. Right, it's not exactly a business, but it needs to practice sound financial management nonetheless. There's a few thousand years of history to draw from to see what happens when you get that wrong. I'm not against government spending, and certainly don't think shutting it off is anywhere near possible. But like a business, the government should spend wisely, and operate within boundaries. It's abundantly clear to me that the current spending and borrowing patterns cannot continue on this trajectory. Everything, and I mean literally everything, is dependent on confidence in our fiscal stability. If that goes, we're gonna have problems that make the current ones seem tame in comparison. But.......only difference is we just keep them barely comfortable? Well, protecting too-big-to-fail companies comes in several flavors. Banks and the financial markets run on credit. If it dries up -- like it nearly did in the fall of 2008 -- you're facing problems of a magnitude that are almost unimaginable. Picture this: you've got money in the bank, but the bank can't clear your check, so the grocery store won't take it. Or your paycheck bounces. Not saying it's always justified, but it's a big one. Saving Chrysler, GM, GMAC, whatever: I've got mixed feelings. Chrysler and GM were so shaky that they went from business as usual to insolvent in a matter of a few months. No politician anywhere is gonna thumb his nose at the UAW and say you're on your own. But, in the long run it might have been best to let them fail and let things readjust to equilibrium. That may have meant some pain for a lot of folks, but a brighter future. As it is, the pensions are still a mess with no fix in sight. Kinda like their new partner's.

Yeah, I know. 27 miles one way.

Bingo.

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