Iraq vet returning in 2 weeks. Wife and 2 kids are vacationing with HER parents and He will fly into in-laws--spend a few days, then drive 3 days to return home to Texas heat.
I am family friend and have enlisted volunteers to help make this special...but, of course, we plan to be absent when they arrive to allow them space...
So far: We have done...
Small repairs to home
Yard work, and have more scheduled on "work day"
minor repairs to house and appliances
arranged for frozen meals, soft drinks, fresh flowers, gourmet coffee to be in place before arrival. Balloons will be here on date of return. Signed banner will be hung prior.
Interior of house--closets cleaned out, living room rearranged, kids toys and stuff reorganized according to wife's instructions to interior decorator friend who donated time.
garage cleaned out--work day scheduled in a week with Boy Scouts--serving refresh. to Volunteers on that day, and
sheets changed, house clean.
What have we overlooked?
Planning Welcome Home for Returning Iraq Vet..and his family...here's what's planned...see any other needs?
I think you will be perfect. If your husband does not enjoy the way things are done then he does not apreciate you because you went through that trouble to do it in the first place.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
my science project is about lants
i have to keep fresh cut flowers fresh longer so i crushed aspirin tylenol and motrin in to the water of three same flower arrangements
i really need to no what is the varieable thanx!!!!
sorry for any spelling mistakes
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
Well assuming you crushed aspirin in one vase, tylenol in the 2nd, and motrin in the 3rd, your variable is the medicine which you put into the water.
You should also have a 4th vase with the same arrangement with just pure water, as a control. Then you'd be able to tell which medicine makes the flowers fresh longer compared with the natural state, not just the other medicines.
Reply:Something that also works is sugar, place a little bit of sugar in the water and stir to dissolve..it provides the nourishment the plants need. Also a variable that you should consider and you did not mention is the nature of the flowers, are all 3 arrangements exactly the same? Were the flowers cut all on the same day? Did you freshly cut the stems before you placed them in the vase? Where are you storing the flowers, are they all in the same environment (heat, light etc)?
Just some thoughts....
Reply:huh
internet explorer 7
i have to keep fresh cut flowers fresh longer so i crushed aspirin tylenol and motrin in to the water of three same flower arrangements
i really need to no what is the varieable thanx!!!!
sorry for any spelling mistakes
I need help with this experiment!!!!?
Well assuming you crushed aspirin in one vase, tylenol in the 2nd, and motrin in the 3rd, your variable is the medicine which you put into the water.
You should also have a 4th vase with the same arrangement with just pure water, as a control. Then you'd be able to tell which medicine makes the flowers fresh longer compared with the natural state, not just the other medicines.
Reply:Something that also works is sugar, place a little bit of sugar in the water and stir to dissolve..it provides the nourishment the plants need. Also a variable that you should consider and you did not mention is the nature of the flowers, are all 3 arrangements exactly the same? Were the flowers cut all on the same day? Did you freshly cut the stems before you placed them in the vase? Where are you storing the flowers, are they all in the same environment (heat, light etc)?
Just some thoughts....
Reply:huh
internet explorer 7
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Okay, so most of you would not want to take the risk of ordering your flowers online due to the fear of damage in shipping. BUT! What if they arrived with a spill proof water supply attached and contained in a temp. regulated container? And to furthermore rest your worries, what if the business offered to replace the bouquet, if damaged in shipping, through another florist in your local area?
Of course shipping time would have to coordinate with your wedding time. If you get married at 8am on Saturday morning, your bouquet would be scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Since some flowers are just to delicate to ship at all, the bouquete styles to choose from would containe very hardy flowers that have a longer shelf life and have year round availability. This would increase the chances that other florist in your local area would be able to fill the order quickly and easily if something did go wrong and the flowers were damaged.
I really appreciate your input!
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Sounds just ok. I mean great if they are damaged they are replaced but thats almost like a "yeah they better be"--I mean if my dress was damaged when I ordered it, they would replace that too. If it happens in shipping that is your responsibility to fix, not some amazing new thing you are doing for customers.
And it actually doesn't address the original problem--most wouldn't order flowers online b/c it might be damanged in shipping. Flowers can be in a temp reguated container and still damaged. If there is a problem, the other florist fixes it. Well why didn't I order from that florist to begin with? and what if we have different definitions of "damaged". I say 40% of my flowers are wilted and you say The blooms are still on aren't they?
But me personally--I wouldn't order flowers from a florist online b/c I have a theme I am going for. I show the florist pictures of my idea, either from a magazine or whatever. For my wedding, I carried pictures of my dress and my bridesmaid's dress. I had a few ideas but needed some suggestions on how to make that work. I needed that moment of clarity where the florist shares my vision and knows what I want to complete my theme. I like to make eye contact but most importantly I want to have someone to talk to where I know we are on the same pg.
An online florist I have to know exactly what I want so I can order it, how I want it arranged, and pick from the choices. I have no ability to be unique and add something that is particular (my bouquet I added some crystals and pearls that my mother had made into flowers). What if I want it a lil smaller? And lets say this bouquet is a tad too expensive for my tight budget, I can't subsitute in a cheaper flower?
Online florist just seem like a bad idea all around if you actually care about your flowers. Now if you are just roses to snip and use as boutineers--then sure. Or if all you want is a giant sunflower for each table b/c you are going to float it in a bowl of water, sure. But not for my bouquet or my major arrangements.
I want a florist I can bond with--the same way I wanted to make sure my cake baker and my photographer were all on board with exactly what I want. Not a computer form or someone in India who couldn't care less if I was happy or not.
Reply:I still would not risk it.
Getting damaged all %26amp; that is possible, that's why they have that safety net. But do you really want to, on your wedding day, worry about getting ahold of a company %26amp; having them contact a florist to remake your flowers? What if you order flowers that their local florist doesn't keep in stock in the numbers you need or the colors you need or are out of due to another event?
I just find it way too risky. I'm not sure why you like this idea so much (not trying to be rude), but if it has something to do cost check with a local florist first. My florist was fabulous, she's making more expensive items for less for me due to ordering to much. I think you should look into other options before jumping into ordering online.
Reply:If this is something you are considering, I've got some input. #1, some brides will never order from you. #2, brides who have ordered their flowers online probably would order from you. It's ok if it costs a little more, but it should be a lot less than ordering from a florist. It would be kind of like the cream of the crop for online ordering and perhaps even set a new standard. #3, the type of brides who would order from you are probably planning their wedding in a hurry or at the end of the year because that is when most florists are closed (at least around here they are). You might consider some sort of referral links to other reputable online wedding services. You may even be able to help fund the site with reciprocating agreements. But definitely check out the partners before you post. The better their references, the more referrals you may get from their site. #4, set up a booth at every bridal fair you can find. Have them shipped on the same time-schedule you would ship for a wedding and have a laptop so brides could register their email addresses for sales notices.
Well, that's what I got for you now. Good Luck!
Reply:i would not risk online orders for my wedding flowers. It just too stressful for me, and flower is my #1priority to be on time for picture taking on my wedding day morning.
Reply:I would only buy from you if I had other people who have used your service. It would be hard to rely on someone for your wedding who you do not know or have never used. I would also wnat a great price.
Reply:Lots of Bride's have ordered their flowers from on line sites and have had no problems. Make sure that the site you choose is reputable and has positive reviews from other Bride's. All sites have contact numbers so you can call and talk to them. Don't be afraid to ask them the same questions and concerns you asked here on Yahoo.
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Of course shipping time would have to coordinate with your wedding time. If you get married at 8am on Saturday morning, your bouquet would be scheduled to arrive on Friday afternoon. Since some flowers are just to delicate to ship at all, the bouquete styles to choose from would containe very hardy flowers that have a longer shelf life and have year round availability. This would increase the chances that other florist in your local area would be able to fill the order quickly and easily if something did go wrong and the flowers were damaged.
I really appreciate your input!
Calling all Brides #2-ordering fresh bouquets from the Internet?
Sounds just ok. I mean great if they are damaged they are replaced but thats almost like a "yeah they better be"--I mean if my dress was damaged when I ordered it, they would replace that too. If it happens in shipping that is your responsibility to fix, not some amazing new thing you are doing for customers.
And it actually doesn't address the original problem--most wouldn't order flowers online b/c it might be damanged in shipping. Flowers can be in a temp reguated container and still damaged. If there is a problem, the other florist fixes it. Well why didn't I order from that florist to begin with? and what if we have different definitions of "damaged". I say 40% of my flowers are wilted and you say The blooms are still on aren't they?
But me personally--I wouldn't order flowers from a florist online b/c I have a theme I am going for. I show the florist pictures of my idea, either from a magazine or whatever. For my wedding, I carried pictures of my dress and my bridesmaid's dress. I had a few ideas but needed some suggestions on how to make that work. I needed that moment of clarity where the florist shares my vision and knows what I want to complete my theme. I like to make eye contact but most importantly I want to have someone to talk to where I know we are on the same pg.
An online florist I have to know exactly what I want so I can order it, how I want it arranged, and pick from the choices. I have no ability to be unique and add something that is particular (my bouquet I added some crystals and pearls that my mother had made into flowers). What if I want it a lil smaller? And lets say this bouquet is a tad too expensive for my tight budget, I can't subsitute in a cheaper flower?
Online florist just seem like a bad idea all around if you actually care about your flowers. Now if you are just roses to snip and use as boutineers--then sure. Or if all you want is a giant sunflower for each table b/c you are going to float it in a bowl of water, sure. But not for my bouquet or my major arrangements.
I want a florist I can bond with--the same way I wanted to make sure my cake baker and my photographer were all on board with exactly what I want. Not a computer form or someone in India who couldn't care less if I was happy or not.
Reply:I still would not risk it.
Getting damaged all %26amp; that is possible, that's why they have that safety net. But do you really want to, on your wedding day, worry about getting ahold of a company %26amp; having them contact a florist to remake your flowers? What if you order flowers that their local florist doesn't keep in stock in the numbers you need or the colors you need or are out of due to another event?
I just find it way too risky. I'm not sure why you like this idea so much (not trying to be rude), but if it has something to do cost check with a local florist first. My florist was fabulous, she's making more expensive items for less for me due to ordering to much. I think you should look into other options before jumping into ordering online.
Reply:If this is something you are considering, I've got some input. #1, some brides will never order from you. #2, brides who have ordered their flowers online probably would order from you. It's ok if it costs a little more, but it should be a lot less than ordering from a florist. It would be kind of like the cream of the crop for online ordering and perhaps even set a new standard. #3, the type of brides who would order from you are probably planning their wedding in a hurry or at the end of the year because that is when most florists are closed (at least around here they are). You might consider some sort of referral links to other reputable online wedding services. You may even be able to help fund the site with reciprocating agreements. But definitely check out the partners before you post. The better their references, the more referrals you may get from their site. #4, set up a booth at every bridal fair you can find. Have them shipped on the same time-schedule you would ship for a wedding and have a laptop so brides could register their email addresses for sales notices.
Well, that's what I got for you now. Good Luck!
Reply:i would not risk online orders for my wedding flowers. It just too stressful for me, and flower is my #1priority to be on time for picture taking on my wedding day morning.
Reply:I would only buy from you if I had other people who have used your service. It would be hard to rely on someone for your wedding who you do not know or have never used. I would also wnat a great price.
Reply:Lots of Bride's have ordered their flowers from on line sites and have had no problems. Make sure that the site you choose is reputable and has positive reviews from other Bride's. All sites have contact numbers so you can call and talk to them. Don't be afraid to ask them the same questions and concerns you asked here on Yahoo.
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
This is a tiny bit from a story I'm writing. If you want, I can post more later. Thanx!
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the empty kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. A breeze tipped with dew blew into the
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
Very good beginning!
Reply:It's all over the place. Why did she hear a large crash? Why are you going into suspense?
Your work sounds like you're narrating this girls life... I don't need to know all this... she could smell the flowers... super? The trees are newly blossomed... that's.... great.
Sum up the uneccessary details, and add something that catches the readers attention.
Reply:its fine but i really dont know anything yet...you should have posted more so we could begin seeing the story form...right now this is not a story its just some descriptive sentences. but the detail is nice, but some is a bit unneccesary. be careful w/that because if you try that throughout the whole story it will be boring. people lose interest.
Reply:its interesting.
it drags on though a bit.....you need more descrpitive words and metaphors. we dont even know what she looks like. it was really hard to picture in my mind what was going on. its alright. not great but alright.
Reply:i think you've got talent. you're really good at descriptive writing, but it's a little weird how it goes from like a suspenseful crash to a normal breakfast. but you're good
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
Ounce upstairs, she walked into the empty kitchen, poured herself a large glass of orange juice and put a piece of bread in the toaster. A breeze tipped with dew blew into the
What do you think? Is it any good? Do I have any talent?
Very good beginning!
Reply:It's all over the place. Why did she hear a large crash? Why are you going into suspense?
Your work sounds like you're narrating this girls life... I don't need to know all this... she could smell the flowers... super? The trees are newly blossomed... that's.... great.
Sum up the uneccessary details, and add something that catches the readers attention.
Reply:its fine but i really dont know anything yet...you should have posted more so we could begin seeing the story form...right now this is not a story its just some descriptive sentences. but the detail is nice, but some is a bit unneccesary. be careful w/that because if you try that throughout the whole story it will be boring. people lose interest.
Reply:its interesting.
it drags on though a bit.....you need more descrpitive words and metaphors. we dont even know what she looks like. it was really hard to picture in my mind what was going on. its alright. not great but alright.
Reply:i think you've got talent. you're really good at descriptive writing, but it's a little weird how it goes from like a suspenseful crash to a normal breakfast. but you're good
Office Decorations?
Help me decorate my office. It doesn't have windows, so fresh flowers is a definite no-no. I like simplicity. Give me ideas for a fresh and fun office. Thanks
Office Decorations?
Since you don't have a window, get a picture of some land or sea scape that you like and fix it to look like a window (cross bars of wood or molding attached to the frame).
You can find artificial flowers now that look real also. If you don't like the artificial type, you can get a few real ones and invest in a small grow light.
I've seen alot of fish vases lately also. It's just a regular (about 1/2 gallon) vase filled with part shiny rocks, water, a fish and covered on the top. I don't remember what type of fish is best for this but you can always google if you decide to go this way.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
Reply:I like the ideas on these pages:
http://fabulouslygreen.blogspot.com/2006... - since you don't have windows in the office you can put some LED lights at the bottom or thread them through the rows of the structure - it is transapernt, which doesn't rob you of visual space (also look at the lamps tey are using - it gives an impression of light, airy space.)
Also - have a look at his http://gliving.tv/architecture-design/ - they have a lot of inspirational ideas there!
good luck!
Office Decorations?
Since you don't have a window, get a picture of some land or sea scape that you like and fix it to look like a window (cross bars of wood or molding attached to the frame).
You can find artificial flowers now that look real also. If you don't like the artificial type, you can get a few real ones and invest in a small grow light.
I've seen alot of fish vases lately also. It's just a regular (about 1/2 gallon) vase filled with part shiny rocks, water, a fish and covered on the top. I don't remember what type of fish is best for this but you can always google if you decide to go this way.
Good luck, I hope this helps.
Reply:I like the ideas on these pages:
http://fabulouslygreen.blogspot.com/2006... - since you don't have windows in the office you can put some LED lights at the bottom or thread them through the rows of the structure - it is transapernt, which doesn't rob you of visual space (also look at the lamps tey are using - it gives an impression of light, airy space.)
Also - have a look at his http://gliving.tv/architecture-design/ - they have a lot of inspirational ideas there!
good luck!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
Best plants to grow for herbal tea other then mint? I have mint already but I am looking at what else I can grow and cultivate for culinary purposes. I saw chamomile yesterday but I am not a big fan of chamomile. I have several types of lavender and lemon balm growing.
Also with the different leaves, flowers etc, which is the best way to prepare them? (ie: dried leaves, fresh flowers, crushed to powder etc)
I live in England and can plant outside and I also have southern and eastern facing windowsills.
I am a coffee drinker but with summer approaching I was thinking iced teas would be nice and when it turns cool I can make hot teas with my summer crop. Thank you!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
This company has a very comprehensive site and their catalogue has good listing of what is grown for which purpose. They specialize in herbs and I've been dealing with them for over 40 yrs.
http://www.richters.com
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Also with the different leaves, flowers etc, which is the best way to prepare them? (ie: dried leaves, fresh flowers, crushed to powder etc)
I live in England and can plant outside and I also have southern and eastern facing windowsills.
I am a coffee drinker but with summer approaching I was thinking iced teas would be nice and when it turns cool I can make hot teas with my summer crop. Thank you!
Best plants to grow (other then mint) for herbal tea? And how should I prepare them?
This company has a very comprehensive site and their catalogue has good listing of what is grown for which purpose. They specialize in herbs and I've been dealing with them for over 40 yrs.
http://www.richters.com
The Muse
buy web hosting
What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
I know that I've posted this before, but I've made a few changes to it. This is a little bit from the beginning. Any suggestions are welcome, but preferably not anything rude, just constructive criticism. Thanks!
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
It needs more details so that the details in there, like 'icy blue eyes', don't seem random.
Make some of your sentences longer so it doesn't seem choppy. It's like you go from one thing to the next very quickly without anything much in between.
You're good at putting in actions, and it's good to learn about a character through them, but I didn't at all. All I really know is Amber's name, and its been a few paragraphs. Add some thoughts or feeling in.
Reply:yea your a very creative writer
but i would read it tho again
make sure your not uses and all the time
and try make your sentences longs instead of just little once all the time
but apart from tht very good
how old r yhoo ?
Reply:thats actually good..i want to hear more about the first paragraph...its good.
Reply:"She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window."
You need to expand your vocabulary. You were a bit repetitive. For instance, you said "open window" twice in only a few sentences. Try using other adjectives. I like how you used a lot of details. You never need to use too many, but details are important and makes the story more alive and vivid. Also, I think you should have described the dog a little bit more, unless it really isn't relevant to your story. There are just a few tweaks you could make. But I think you have potential and should keep on writing. =)
Reply:Nice job so far with your story.
The only thing I would mention with your story is to watch repetitive phrases and check your spelling with spell check.
Have you ever heard of Associated Content? Im not sure your into writing articles but they pay everyday people like you and me to write articles and you can earn bonus money from the viewing of your articles as well.
Heres a link to my profile page on the site. Why dont you check it out and see if its something you are interested in trying? :-) I mean if you can write stories I bet you can write articles and earn a few bucks in the process as well.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/60...
Reply:It's a good start but I don't really see a plot at the moment. The opening paragraph is most important and usually determines whether someone will read it or not.
... How old are you? Because that usually tells us how well you are writing for your age group. Overall I think with a plot written into the beginning it could be great.
Keep up the good work, and good luck ;)
PS- If you have the time, also check out my story @ http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Amber jumped, startled by a large crash. She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window. As she settled down on the window seat the smell of fresh flowers overcame her.
After taking a moment to look at the beautiful scene of flowers and bees buzzing around the newly blossomed trees, she got up and dressed. With the doorknob in her hand, her body tensed, with the feeling of being watched. She turned slowly around, then exhaled and laughed when she saw it was only a dog. Its icy blue eyes followed her every move, as if waiting for something. Finally turning the doorknob, she opened the door and walked out to the basement, heading for the stairs.
What do you think of my story so far? Do I write well?
It needs more details so that the details in there, like 'icy blue eyes', don't seem random.
Make some of your sentences longer so it doesn't seem choppy. It's like you go from one thing to the next very quickly without anything much in between.
You're good at putting in actions, and it's good to learn about a character through them, but I didn't at all. All I really know is Amber's name, and its been a few paragraphs. Add some thoughts or feeling in.
Reply:yea your a very creative writer
but i would read it tho again
make sure your not uses and all the time
and try make your sentences longs instead of just little once all the time
but apart from tht very good
how old r yhoo ?
Reply:thats actually good..i want to hear more about the first paragraph...its good.
Reply:"She stood up and walked to her open window. With a quick glance at her clock, she saw it was 6:45. She laid in bed a minuet, then stood up and walked to her open window."
You need to expand your vocabulary. You were a bit repetitive. For instance, you said "open window" twice in only a few sentences. Try using other adjectives. I like how you used a lot of details. You never need to use too many, but details are important and makes the story more alive and vivid. Also, I think you should have described the dog a little bit more, unless it really isn't relevant to your story. There are just a few tweaks you could make. But I think you have potential and should keep on writing. =)
Reply:Nice job so far with your story.
The only thing I would mention with your story is to watch repetitive phrases and check your spelling with spell check.
Have you ever heard of Associated Content? Im not sure your into writing articles but they pay everyday people like you and me to write articles and you can earn bonus money from the viewing of your articles as well.
Heres a link to my profile page on the site. Why dont you check it out and see if its something you are interested in trying? :-) I mean if you can write stories I bet you can write articles and earn a few bucks in the process as well.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/60...
Reply:It's a good start but I don't really see a plot at the moment. The opening paragraph is most important and usually determines whether someone will read it or not.
... How old are you? Because that usually tells us how well you are writing for your age group. Overall I think with a plot written into the beginning it could be great.
Keep up the good work, and good luck ;)
PS- If you have the time, also check out my story @ http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
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