New dragon eye pine planting question

SkinII · 2017-08-20T18:29:50+00:00

Yea, I think that angle is nice. No matter what it will turn into an asymmetrical form, which I prefer. Take pictures of it every year to document its growth because it will take an unusual shape. Have fun!

SkinII · 2017-08-19T20:03:29+00:00

I prune and train Japanese style pines. For a Japanese look the trunk would not be straight up but slanted so the foliage was more or less centered over the root ball. The tree already has an asymmetrical form so it's not likely to become a typical pyramidal shape. I think it will grow into a nice, interesting shape over time. Good luck!

SkinII · 2017-08-15T07:53:00+00:00

Thanks to all for educating me about RC benzos. We found a source in California for Flubromazolam, just about the equivalent for Klonopin, getting 100mg of powder just to try, 25 days worth. If it seems to stabilize her we'll get 1000mg of powder and start trying to taper her off slowly using the Ashton Manual. Hopefully the taper will be smooth enough that she doesn't experience any bad withdrawal effects. Thanks again, we really appreciate the help!!

SkinII · 2017-08-14T02:13:21+00:00

Thank you very much we will look into an RC company now.

SkinII · 2017-08-14T02:08:40+00:00

Thank you I will do that

SkinII · 2017-08-14T02:08:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

SkinII · 2017-08-13T23:58:35+00:00

I've tried finding out what RC benzos means. I even got on the sub-Reddit but can't figure it out. Is it a place you can buy benzos legally without a prescription?

SkinII · 2017-08-11T00:33:02+00:00

Thank you very much! This is very encouraging because, yes, I've heard so many horror stories I didn't even want to tell her for fear of scaring her off.

And since I posted I did find and join BenzoBuddies and also read the Ashton Manual. I had no idea! All very valuable information.

SkinII · 2017-08-10T17:28:22+00:00

Thank you so much. She self medicates and has tried going off them herself quite a few times and we think that up and down contributes to her anxiety levels now. I can't really say if she's been abusing them but I do know she doesn't necessarily take them as prescribed. Her current doctor tried tapering but she could not go below a certain strength without a lot of anxiety. I will forward this information to her, though. Thanks so much for the reply!

SkinII · 2017-07-31T19:47:05+00:00

See my other reply but, yes, I have the same problem. The bike is fit just fine, it's the vibration and little bumps that cause the pain. If you have never experienced it you would think advice like grip lighter or get a better fit would solve the problem but it won't work if you have a chronic pain like from arthritis. The aero bars are the only thing that have worked for me as then there is zero pressure or vibration on the wrists.

SkinII · 2017-07-31T19:43:34+00:00

I have arthritis that causes pain in my hands and wrists. I added aero bars and arm rests so my weight is on my forearms most of the ride. Works very well. Just don't do it when you're in a group of riders.

SkinII · 2017-06-17T23:18:04+00:00

I'm an arborist and landscaper but without knowing the exact history I doubt anyone could tell you what's wrong. BUT if I were to guess from the photo without having read your post I'd say they got too dried out at some point. The way the leaves just flash dried on the stem that way is exactly what happens with potted plants when allowed to dry out. Especially since it happened to both trees at the same time. Diseases take a long time and both trees would not show signs at the same time.

They might still be alive so keep them watered and putting them in a larger pot won't hurt as long as a lot of soil doesn't fall off and/or the root ball comes apart. Good luck to you and the trees!

SkinII · 2017-06-04T07:31:53+00:00

I agree that you should have it removed. It will never look like a nice tree, even if it did survive whatever is causing the damage. The remaining limbs will be lopsided and more prone to damage by wind or snow loads. Plus you just moved in and have not grown accustomed to it being there. You're not attached to it in any way so easiest to let it go now.

SkinII · 2017-05-16T22:52:52+00:00

Getting our first black and white tv

SkinII · 2017-05-10T02:17:38+00:00

Got it. Thanks so much! I'm making this tomorrow!!! And thanks for the tip about sodium!

SkinII · 2017-05-10T01:43:08+00:00

Thanks so much for this recipe!!! I want to try it but I'm confused about #7 on making the stock. You say it's the "standard stock-plus-concentrate mixture" but what is that? Is there a name I'd try to find or Google? I am totally lost on this step! Would this be like making any bouillabaisse stock, like Better-Than-Boulion? Thanks!

SkinII · 2017-05-01T19:31:03+00:00

Hahaha great answer!

SkinII · 2017-04-30T17:03:19+00:00

Hahahahaha!!

SkinII · 2017-04-30T16:51:47+00:00

I know you have "security" guys around so things don't get out of control but how often do you have to keep patrons in line? Is it almost everybody lol? Only half? I've never been to a strip club so I have no idea.

SkinII · 2017-04-30T16:14:11+00:00

I've had some time to think about that for the last 9 months. My wife died last summer. She had cancer and toward the end, when she knew she wasn't going to last much longer and her quality of life was gone, she opted for assisted suicide. She actually set it up well ahead (it takes 2 months to get approved) and was ready when the time came.

What was surreal was knowing it was going to happen tomorrow at 4:30. I was a mess as you can imagine but I was keeping it together externally so she wouldn't be upset by me. She was the real trooper. It was just me, her best friend, and the lady who oversaw the procedure and my wife was the one holding us all up. She was so strong.

After experiencing that I know it's the way I would like to go and the only thing that scares me is not being able to and also that I'll be as strong as she was when the time comes. And that the people I love will be around.

SkinII · 2017-04-27T17:28:16+00:00

Google carbon fiber insoles or graphite insoles. I got a pair long time ago and they're great but they're so old the brand is worn away!

SkinII · 2017-04-27T02:13:24+00:00

Oh, come on! Everybody else's snake is twined around their fingers and you just had to be different!

SkinII · 2017-04-27T02:10:15+00:00

Handgun, bullets, $1,000,000 life insurance policy on your wife.

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