Before I left for the orchard this morning, I picked a mess of beans for Shirley and another one for Raymond. They were pleased with them. It may frost tonight, and I've still got a lot of beans to pick. They're planted in the patch least likely to frost, and there's a wind tonight, so they should be OK. If there's just a light frost, a likely scenario with a forecast low of 32F, I can go outside and spray the plants before the sun rises, and they'll be OK. The high tomorrow is supposed to be in the mid to upper 60s, with a high in the lower 70s on Tuesday, followed by 77 on Wednesday. If I can get through tonight, I can pick the beans that are ready now and get a second and perhaps a third picking.
This has been the busiest season ever at Ty and Shirley's orchard. We've been really tired by closing time each day, but we're all thankful for excellent sales in a bad economy.
This is Ferncliff Illusion, a new dahlia that I bought this year.
There are several varieites of Golden Delicious. These are Smoothies, a older cultivar that develops a blush and a bit of russet when the weather is right.
Rambler let me cover him with dahlias and snap his pic.
Rambler among my photo props before I decided to decorate him.
My orange blend dahlia.
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"... a Chinese spokesman reiterated that his country's priority is economic growth: "Given that, it is natural for China to have some increase in its emissions, so it is not possible for China in that context to accept a binding or compulsory target."
"Explaining such lethargy in the face of a supposed emergency, the G-8's host, Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, said the eight should not burden themselves as long as "5 billion people continue to behave as they have always behaved." Actually, the problem, for people who think it is a problem, is that the 5 billion in the developing world are behaving in a new way. After centuries of exclusion from economic growth, they are enjoying it, which is tiresome to would-be climate fixers in already prosperous nations."
"The costs of weaning the U.S. economy off much of its reliance on carbon are uncertain, but certainly large. The climatic benefits of doing so are uncertain but, given the behavior of those pesky 5 billion, almost certainly small, perhaps minuscule, even immeasurable."
The problem with cap and trade is that it will cripple industry in countries that have environmental protection laws, thus shifting even more production to countries who are busy trashing the planet. That's why an environmental activist like me is opposed to the legislation.
The best thing that you can do for the planet is to consider the true cost of cheap imported goods. When you consider the damage to the environment, those cheap baubles at Wally World and the dollar store are very expensive.
I wen to this event a week ago yesterday. Although I had to leave early for a meeting at school, I had a good time. This area has a lot of smaller events that are enjoyable because of the family atmosphere and lack of crowding.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/mcclatchy/329987
The Blue Dogs and the Republicans aren't fighting health care reform out of concern for your health.
The first time I heard this song, I was on my way home after a too-much-of-everything weekend. Driving along an empty highway late at night, I came into range of a beach music station just as the DJ cued "A Quiet Place." It was the perfect song for the occasion. It's nice to be able to hear yourself think once in a while.
"Cry Baby," AKA "Cry Cry Baby," was Garnet Mimm's biggest hit. Janis Joplin covered it, but I've never cared for her rough, histrionic version.
I went to school until 11 this morning, then helped Duck and Jeannette pick and string a couple of bushels of beans. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and talking while we strung the beans. It was a beautiful day with sunshine and fluffy white clouds, so I drove around around admiring the scenery after i ate a late luch with Duck and Jeannette. I finally went home and did some chores. I was watching the evening news when I looked outside and saw the rainbow. We see a lot of rainbows here, but the thrill never fades. I grabbed my new camera, but I haven't had time to practice, so the shots aren't all that great. cinnamonbite should've been here to take pics.
http://www.creators.com/opinion/froma-ha
One Medicare beneficiary writes, "This plan rations health care, decides who lives and who dies, takes from those who have to give to those unwilling to work.
Here's a little reality for my correspondent: Medicare is a government program. It is socialized insurance — and it is he who is taking from those who work.
Gimme, gimme, gimme, but make sure that no one else gets anything.
I have a scholarship that covers tuition, books, and supplies needed to complete my Geology/Earth Science degree. Today, the scholarship committee agreed to cover some horticulture classes as well, since I plan to specialize in agricultural geology. They also gave me funds to buy a new computer and printer with a maximum tech budget of $2,300. Grateful is an understatement.
It’s been another busy week. On Monday, we went to Four Winds Berry Farm in the Brushy Mountains to pick raspberries. I made jam Monday night. Yesterday, I had errands in town, chores in the greenhouse, a corn patch to hoe, and some fall crops to plant. I also went by Ty and Shirley’s orchard to pick up peaches and apples to share with friends and relatives. Aunt Wanda invited me to supper when I delivered her peaches. After supper, I went to Jeannette’s birthday party. Everyone had a good time, and I didn’t leave until after 10 p.m. I did a few chores after I got home, then Todd and I took the ragtop to the highlands to watch the meteor shower. It was too cloudy for good meteor watching, but the moon and clouds were lovely anyway. We stayed up too late, and I had to drag myself out of bed this morning. It was raining, so I didn’t have to water the nursery stock, thank goodness. I managed to complete morning chores and meet my adviser and the scholarship committee on time. The sun was shining by the time I got home, so it was back to work in the garden. Then my brother Eric and his family and my sister Julie and her family arrived while I was taking an iced tea break. All work came to a standstill.
My sister Julie and I have been hitting the back to school sales. Who can resist notebook paper for a penny or binders for a nickel? I even found a nice office chair for $20. It had originally been priced at $80, but the paint was chipped. Since my home is overrun by children and cats, a little chipped paint isn’t a deal breaker. Actually, it makes furniture more attractive; once you get that first scratch or chip, you stop worrying about maintaining it in perfect condition and just relax.
My classes start Monday. The young ones return to school the following week. Hope that all of you have a great school year!
http://www.journalpatriot.com/fullstory.a
One of my friends witnessed law enforcement officers' attempts to herd the bull and deeply regretted leaving his camera at home.
Many trees died to bring you this comedy routine; Grassley is so mired in the past that he hasn't discovered PowerPoint yet.
Most of the people spreading outrageous rumors about the health care reform bill haven't read it or even know its proper name: H. R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Perhaps the wildest urban legend about this bill is that the bill contains a directive for putting Granny to sleep. This is NOT true. http://www.creators.com/opinion/froma-ha
If Froma Harrop's article doesn't convince you, then read H. R. 3200, Section 1233 for yourself:( Section 1233 under the cut )
There is nothing wrong with drafting a living will or being informed about end-of-life issues. Strangely enough, the very people who attack science education are the ones who embrace the modern practice of keeping the body "alive" via machinery long after the mind is gone. Personally, I wouldn't want to bankrupt my family or society because I chose not to draft a will making my wishes known. However, people who feel otherwise about extraordinary measures to extend life beyond brain death are free to draft a document to that effect. It's an act of consideration for your loved ones to give them instructions in case of emergency.
There are many legitimate problems with this bill, and it's imperative that we address these, so I don't understand why Republicans feel the need to resort to outrageous lies any more than I understand why people who have no idea what the bill actually says choose to parrot what they've read on the internet or heard on partisan television instead of simply reading the legislation for themselves.
Congressional bills can be found at the Library of Congress website or in the Congressional Record.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c1
http://www.gpoaccess.gov/bills/index.htm
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