Posted on 02/17/2017 6:03:17 PM PST by greeneyes
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It is a Natural Stone Infrared Foot Warmer.
Oddly enough my biggest temperature complaint with my feet is heat. Feels like I’m barefoot on blacktop in August. Especially when I first go to bed at night.
The first night I was in just as much (or more) pain than a normal day. But we’d been walking on cement floor at the fair for hours that day too.
The following two nights, I have not had the horrible insane foot pain and I have had two good nights of sleep.
I tend to be sceptical, have tried so many things. Of course they do disclaimers on everything (appropriately) but I had found the infrared pad relieving at my chiropractor’s office on my back.
There are studies that suggest infrared assists healing of nerve damage as well.
Because the ladies at that particular booth were selling their floor sample models for half price, Lloyd snatched it up on Saturday because it gave me immediate relief upon using it. But again, that night I was in lunatic level pain. I was pretty disgusted with the money spent.
They are supposed to be used with essential oils to enhance the healing. I had not used that Saturday. Sunday when we returned I tried combining peppermint and lemongrass essential oils applied to the points of damage on my back and knees along with the infrared. And as I stated, no neuropathy Sunday or Monday night.
I have been on my feet every day. However we have also had a great weather pattern return which gives me great days. I don’t know whether to credit the weather, the infrared, the oils or the nice combination. (My disclaimer)
I apologize to others reading for the lengthy evaluation but I know Miss Greeneyes (and others) suffer from similar disorders and want to give fair evaluation. I can post a picture of the box later this week if you wish and if u want further results later just freepmail :) Best regards
Thanks. I think a picture is worth a thousand words. LOL
Feel free to post. My foot pain is kinda strange. Sometimes it feels like burning, and sometimes it seems like they are cold. Sometimes it is very painful.
Say if you have a link, I’d like to see that, to show Hubby.
Have you seen the 2min youtube of the guy who put four slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes and up come 50 plants in 10 days? My neighbor is gonna try that tomorrow with a Brandywine.
Comments are funny.. one guy says NOTE, this only works if you wear black socks with your crocs on while attempting this.
The Year Round solar Greenhouse. On Amazon
No. Got a link?
Which one are you?
LOL... The man on the left owns the property and the fellow on the right is a botanist from Cornell University
Greeneyes! I found another Gardener that wants to join us. Please add him to your Ping List. Thanks! :)
Back in the latter 60's and early 70's, there was a couple , both of whom were in their 80's name Helen and Scott Nearing, whodeveloped in NH an 'in ground"/bermed greenhouse
that they grew their own crops for over 10 1/2 months of the year.
It was a glass greenhouse, using old storm windows and native stone, which might have been painted black, as a solar storage and collection system.
Given that they were native New Hampshirites, you might find some of their books in the local library; they even taught classes on how to build earth bermed greenhouses.
I believe that they then expanded their greenhouse collection system to include 55 gallon, black plastic barrels to act as solar collection and solar mass retention.
Since they precede Google, that search engine is of little benefit in finding title or location of their books.
As I recall, the key concepts were southerly exposure to catch "maximum winter solar direction" , the use of vapor barrier, and comfortable plant table height and width.
All given, due consideration for the ages.
Thanks for the insight. We will check around.
Consider contacting "Redleg Duke" on this forum to see about start up costs, solving problems, and beginning beekeeping.
Spring is the ideal time to get started, buy Nukes, and/or capture a wild hive.
Winter is the best season to buy, build, or repair hive bodies, landing boards, and build frames for the commonly used Langstroth method (removable, non-destructive, honey extraction) system.
I just saw that you have already done your homework with local beekeepers; they are the best resources for scheduling beekeeping activities, and can help with "group buying".
Been there ; done that ! LOL !
It seemed easier to have the cold frame closer to the compost production; the chickens thought is was better than 'room service'.
On those unusually warm, sunny winter days when you had to vent the cold frame, the chickens said: "Dinner is served".
I really appreciate your photos !
Also, find a local source for supplies. Sit down with him/her and find out the prices for equipment. You will need the following for starters:
Base Board with Pest Excluder (One per hive)
Brooder Box (Recommend Medium Size) (With Plastic Frames)- Three per Hive
Queen Excluder - (One Per Hive)
Honey Super (Two recommended with frames)
Internal Top - (One Per Hive)
External Top - (One Per Hive)
Tools
Liquid Smoke (Beats the traditional smoker)
Hive Tool
Block of Bees Wax to prime hive frames
Note that the Booder box frame (Recommend Plastic)are usually black and the Honey Super are white.
Also, you should invest in an electric fence and charger to protect the hive(s) from predators, such as bears, racoons, local kids, etc.
That is a start. You can order online, but buying from a local source usually can allow you a good “coach”.
Excellent information !! ..especially about getting local information
I'm old school, and since there are a lot of farmers around here, I used old, used baleing twine. Most farmers have a lot of it just hanging around.
Information : hive tool = is like a mini-pry bar, one handed, for propolis (bee glue) and frame removal.
Your list is pretty complete except for gloves - which are 'sting resistant', not bee sting proof !, and ..
a bee keepers viel, both are optional unless the bees are ornery (loud noises, thunder and lightning, lawnmowers, storm coming, etc. etc)
Will do.
You know, I completely forgot about the bee veil and gauntlets.
As to the veil/suit, you have two choices, a jacket with integral veil and a single-piece jumpsuit with integral veil. We went with the jacket.
As to the veil, you can have an integral hat or just a veil and wear a baseball cap. We went with the latter.
Thanks for bringing that up.
Thanks! :)
I’m a chicken with my head cut off this week. Will get you that pic after the weekend. Company coming.
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