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Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
Ah, that's a popular resolution to have around this time, losing weight and being healthier.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
@Wildfire: I'm not sure how the neighbors feel about trees, but they're not so bad. Plus, they can give some great shade on the street if someone parks their car there. Even better if it was able to shade the driveway or the front window of the living room. I walked in once this summer and gasped at how oven-like it was.
It'll probably take a little time to see what's native for the area. One of the neighbors has a wisteria that is choking out two of the nearby trees. As admittedly pretty as the flowers are for the short period, it's too bad that his two trees won't be around forever because of how entangled it is. It drives my partner crazy because the wisteria is finding its way around the fence.
Just looking now, the claim is that Little Bluestem is native to the area. I like ornamental grasses, so this could be a good fit!
It'll probably take a little time to see what's native for the area. One of the neighbors has a wisteria that is choking out two of the nearby trees. As admittedly pretty as the flowers are for the short period, it's too bad that his two trees won't be around forever because of how entangled it is. It drives my partner crazy because the wisteria is finding its way around the fence.
Just looking now, the claim is that Little Bluestem is native to the area. I like ornamental grasses, so this could be a good fit!
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
@Wildfire: Ohh, that amaranth is really beautiful! I've definitely seen it somewhere in this neighborhood. I especially like those bold colors!
I suggested a tree once, to help shade the house and keep it cool in the summer, but my partner was adamantly against it because they didn't want to deal with leaves. I guess they'll just have to deal with a high a/c bill instead, huehuuuu.
I'm afraid I'm not terribly familiar with what would be considered normal in gardening for the area. I can guess that a cactus belongs in hotter places, and the more leafy and bush-like plants for areas that are more moist. I've seen tulips, lilies, and rose bushes, but I can't name much beyond that. I saw a garden once that had a few rows of lavender and it was a delight just walking by the house.
I suggested a tree once, to help shade the house and keep it cool in the summer, but my partner was adamantly against it because they didn't want to deal with leaves. I guess they'll just have to deal with a high a/c bill instead, huehuuuu.
I'm afraid I'm not terribly familiar with what would be considered normal in gardening for the area. I can guess that a cactus belongs in hotter places, and the more leafy and bush-like plants for areas that are more moist. I've seen tulips, lilies, and rose bushes, but I can't name much beyond that. I saw a garden once that had a few rows of lavender and it was a delight just walking by the house.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
@Wildfire: haha, That's very true!
I've seen some really pretty combinations in front of houses and businesses. I would love to try it one day, but I also understand that I won't always have this kind of time for upkeep. One of the prettiest combinations I saw was something like wheat or pampas grass that stood tall in front of a house like a privacy screen. But I also love all the hydrangea that are around Washington; I've always thought it was very romantic.
An herb garden would be so nice!
I've seen some really pretty combinations in front of houses and businesses. I would love to try it one day, but I also understand that I won't always have this kind of time for upkeep. One of the prettiest combinations I saw was something like wheat or pampas grass that stood tall in front of a house like a privacy screen. But I also love all the hydrangea that are around Washington; I've always thought it was very romantic.
An herb garden would be so nice!
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
It takes a lot of time and dedication to upkeep a garden, or even just a few small plants in front of the house. Sometimes those buggers can really be resilient! I don't recall the name of the bush, but there was one in my childhood home that was used as a barrier between the houses and you just couldn't get rid of it no matter how hard you naturally tried.
Posted in A bit late to this event
Posted 3 years ago
That's a nice way to do it. Especially if you're also trying to protect your pocketbook as well.
Posted in ┤▒├ Wild's Wacky Wilderness of Weird
Posted 3 years ago
Oh, just some administrative work today. I think I'm going to have to call some podunk little town and I'm already groaning at the thought.
Posted in Rainbow Reaper Repartee
Posted 3 years ago
@CooperationIsKey: Good luck with the dental stuff. It might be possible to also look at a university in the area, and whether they have a dental school. When I was uninsured (as I am now, hahh...) I would go to the dental school for cleanings and fillings and then pay out of pocket. They did take much longer than a typical dental/orthodontic office, but it also came at a fraction of the price so I couldn't really complain in earnest.
Oh, right?! I don't remember where I saw the trick about just using a bowl/piece of cardboard/etc. to cut out of a sheet cake. It must have been during the trend of turning sheet cakes into luxury wedding cake towers. In any event, it works and it's actually pretty helpful when you want all of your layers to be even. They might be a tad thick, depending on the size of your sheet pan, but hey.
Oh, right?! I don't remember where I saw the trick about just using a bowl/piece of cardboard/etc. to cut out of a sheet cake. It must have been during the trend of turning sheet cakes into luxury wedding cake towers. In any event, it works and it's actually pretty helpful when you want all of your layers to be even. They might be a tad thick, depending on the size of your sheet pan, but hey.
Posted in Haunted Chocolatier
Posted 3 years ago
It's hard not to admire the dedication and thought that goes into a game he creates. I held off on Stardew Valley for the longest time because I thought the aesthetic was unattractive. While I do wish there was a little more detail in customizing how your own avatar looks, I grew to appreciate the style and I'm sure this next creation will be just as enjoyable and fulfilling.
Posted in Rainbow Reaper Repartee
Posted 3 years ago
@CooperationIsKey: It's funny, I seem to enjoy the opposite combination of cake; the white/yellow cake with chocolate frosting. I'm sure you'll be able to make the cherry cake one day! If you happen to have a knife, you can always bake the cake in a sheet pan and then cut out the shapes. I've done it before and used a guide I made out of cardboard. To be honest...it's a lot easier than using a springform (in my opinion). What might be kind of cool, though, is a tall springform that you can stack the cakes in--especially if it's kind of wet or you're using the "scraps" to form a layer.
All in all, it sounds like it was a really good day!
Ah, I see, so that's what it is.
I'm doing well, thank you for asking. Just sort of tottering around the house again. How are you doing lately?
All in all, it sounds like it was a really good day!
Ah, I see, so that's what it is.
I'm doing well, thank you for asking. Just sort of tottering around the house again. How are you doing lately?
Posted in Rainbow Reaper Repartee
Posted 3 years ago
@CooperationIsKey: Happy belated birthday!
May I ask about the cake? I made my own birthday cake twice; once was a pretty swiss roll, and the recent one was a monster of a birthday cake that I honestly did not anticipate being so large. It sounds like you had a really good day, though?
And a Christmas website?
May I ask about the cake? I made my own birthday cake twice; once was a pretty swiss roll, and the recent one was a monster of a birthday cake that I honestly did not anticipate being so large. It sounds like you had a really good day, though?
And a Christmas website?
Posted in Lost In A Dream|Come Hangout+Freebs
Posted 3 years ago
Ohh, that's a very pretty style. It reminds me of another artist (I'm afraid I don't know the name) because of the similar lighting effect. It comes off as very romantic!
Posted in g
Posted 3 years ago
It's kind of tough, right?
I remember seeing so many people act like nothing had changed during the height of summer and it was bewildering. My partner and I have gone out a couple of times recently and as enjoyable as it is, we are still kind of gun-shy. It's also still surprising to me to see how self-absorbed some people are.
As an example, I saw this guy without a mask chewing gum and getting close to groups of people. I don't think I would have noticed if it wasn't for how wide he was opening his mouth and how close he was leaning to strangers.
I remember seeing so many people act like nothing had changed during the height of summer and it was bewildering. My partner and I have gone out a couple of times recently and as enjoyable as it is, we are still kind of gun-shy. It's also still surprising to me to see how self-absorbed some people are.
As an example, I saw this guy without a mask chewing gum and getting close to groups of people. I don't think I would have noticed if it wasn't for how wide he was opening his mouth and how close he was leaning to strangers.
Posted in A bit late to this event
Posted 3 years ago
@The Bride: Ahh.
I like the snow, but we haven't had any here. I think it comes more in January and February.
I like the snow, but we haven't had any here. I think it comes more in January and February.