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The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

As a single, senior old lady who has smoked for decades, I finally came up with this idea;) Have been smoking the most expensive brand, menthol, elegantly slim which has been costing me more than my food budget!!! So, I decided to buy a pack of cheap, chunky cigarettes for half the price of my usual purchase. I HATE THEM AND I'LL NOT BE BUYING OR SMOKING ANY MORE11111

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Mark Steyn. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Mark Steyn, America's Undocumented Anchorman, is Rush Limbaugh's primary guest host. He is best known for his humorous quips behind an unrelenting defense of the Constitution.Welcome back, Rush! All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent spoilers.To solve the puzzle: Enter the letters in the top half (letter columns) of the...

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Dan Bongino. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Dan Bongino is an ex-Secret Service agent and conservative candidate for Congress who has a successful podcast with a blue-collar, Rocky Balboa-style of delivery. All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent spoilers.To solve the puzzle: Enter the letters in the top half (letter columns) of the puzzle into the white...

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Donald Trump. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Donald Trump gave the most uplifting State of the Union in most of our lifetimes. If this country is saved from the brink of disaster instigated by those whom would diligently tear up the fabric of our country as easily as Nancy tore the speech, then he will be revered in history as one of humanity's greatest saviors. And yes, it's still a big "If." But at least it's not a certainty…yet. All hints, along...

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Donald Trump. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. President Donald Trump is giving the State of the Union Speech tonight. The Democrats will do anything to try to usurp the speech, presumably by announcing a new development in his impeachment farce. All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent spoilers.To solve the puzzle: Enter the letters in the top...

Suspects accused of shining laser at pedestriansA group of Florida Institute of Technology students trespassed on a construction site, climbed a radio tower and pointed a green laser at pedestrians because they were bored and wanted to “mess with people,” according to the Melbourne Police Department. Police said they were called to the Roberts Hall construction site around 1:20 a.m. Sunday after security officers spotted the three teens on top of a radio tower on the roof of the seven-story tall building, pointing a green laser at people as they walked by. The building is vacant and under construction with...

I’m very sorry to be late with this monthly post; I’ve lost an old, very longtime friend over the past week; am dealing with a household issue; and am temporarily out of ideas. I’m tired of everything I cook; so I thought I’d open this February post up to the folks, to post their favorite recipe. Any – especially fresh, healthy – ideas? We lost someone else, last month, too. Many of you will remember Phyllis Stokes, whose recipes and videos we’ve often posted/discussed here. Phyllis passed away in late January, and her son posted this tribute and update: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJkP-eSyHbA...

Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Patrick Mahomes. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Patrick Mahomes is a Texas Native who has produced a number of comebacks in the 2019-20 NFL season, culminating with a 4th-quarter comeback against the 49ers in the 2020 Super Bowl. All hints, along with the answer, are provided in the first reply comment below, using filtered font to prevent accidental spoilers. Please refrain from disclosing the full answer in comments to prevent spoilers.To solve the puzzle: Enter the letters in the top half (letter...

Note: I have been on vacation (sorta) for the past week. Thank you for your patience, and the puzzles will resume anew on a daily basis.Today's Quotefall Puzzle features a quote by Nigel Farage. Click puzzle (or click here) for full size rendition, then use your browser's print command to print puzzle. Nigel Farage, "Mr. Brexit," is the primary statesman for Great Britain's bold move for independence from the European Union. His political achievement, despite great odds, is superceded only by Donald Trump's election and accomplishments, despite the most ongoing bombardment of global defiance in recent history, certainly of the post-Cold...

Welcome to The Bicycle Thread. A monthly PING List for bicycle enthusiasts to share experiences, information and ideas.

A Virginia Beach man is embracing a major challenge: Seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. It’s called the World Marathon Challenge. “I’m feeling good. I’m looking forward to it,” said Ashoka Arora. Ashoka Arora Arora said he has run ultra-marathons - which are 100 miles - and he has completed a few Ironman races, but now he’s taking on a whole new challenge. He said when he got into running, this was a bucket list item for him. News 3 met up with up with the 58-year-old at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach. He said it is his...

The Monthly Fiber Arts Thread is a monthly gathering of people that love yarn and fabric of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first project, to experienced fiber artists and beyond, we would love to hear from you. It is impossible to hijack the Monthly Fiber Arts Thread. Knitting, crochet, quilting, weaving, general crafting - there is no telling where it will go, and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us! Send a Private Message to Diana in Wisconsin if you'd like to be added to our Fiber Arts...

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

In honor of the upcoming Super Bowl Sunday ..................... "Gentlemen, it is better to have died a small boy than to fumble the football" - John Heisman "I make my practices real hard because if a player is a quitter, I want him to quit in practice, not in a game." - Bear Bryant / Alabama "It isn't necessary to see a good tackle, you can hear it!" - Knute Rockne / Notre Dame "At Georgia Southern, we don't cheat. That costs money, and we don't have any." - Erik Russell / Georgia Southern "The man who complains about the...

The 31-year-old man didn't notice the mistake right away and pumped $60 of fuel.Mistakenly putting the fuel pump into a fishing pole holder, a Florida man pumped $60 worth of gas onto the deck of his boat and on the ground of a gas station, officials said. SNIP The gas flowed from the fishing pole holder and onto the deck of the 24-foot vessel. The 31-year-old man didn't notice the mistake right away and pumped $60 of fuel. When the man was trying to clean up the mess, the gasoline started to leak from the boat and onto the ground...

I have been working on a knowledge base of topics related to prepping and SHTF situations. It is geared towards making people more self sufficient with topics ranging from unarmed self defense to small space gardening to how to sew your own clothes. I'm one of those types of people who believe that we are going to go out with a whimper, not a bang, so there is a lot of content on how to do your own repairs, build your own stuff and live a more frugal lifestyle. In order to get access you need to send me a...

"MeToo" attorney Gloria Allred filed 4 paternity suits against Hunter Biden today. Ms Allred is representing 3 ex-strippers and 1 crack whore. Ms Allred is requesting accelerated processing by the courts before the expected suicide of Hunter Biden in the near future. She has identified millions of dollars in Hunter's off-shore bank accounts that could be used in settlements of the cases. She is hoping to get judgements on record before the assets of Hunter go under probate and the control of an estate administrator. Ms Allred is calling on all women, whether from single night or week of drug...

The Free Software Foundation really set the bar high there Good news everybody! The Free Software Foundation has blown through its self-imposed target of 7,777 signatories in its efforts to persuade Microsoft to make Windows 7 open source.We noted last week the GNU-gang's attempt to coax the born-again open-sourcerer formerly known as "The Beast Of Redmond" into making a surprise deposit into GitHub.The thinking was that since Windows 7 has now come to the end of the road, as far as free security updates are concerned, then perhaps Microsoft might release it as open software?We put it to the Free...

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Florida said a hazmat team responded to a gas station where a man filling up his boat confused a fishing pole holder for the gas tank. Orange County Fire Rescue said the customer at 7-Eleven in Orlando was attempting to fill up his 18-foot boat about 11:35 a.m. Monday when he accidentally pumped 30 gallons of gas directly into the cockpit. Fire Rescue said the man pumped about $60 worth of fuel into the cockpit and then put another $40 of gas into the actual gas tank. The hazmat team was able to siphon...