Fall is one of our best planting times here. All of my vegetables are in containers because of where I live. No photos yet because it's all just dirt as I wait for the seeds to germinate. Everything is from seed so far but I might visit our local nursery and see if they have any starter plants I want. So far I've planted a salad bowl lettuce mix and a Grandma Hadley's lettuce. I'll succession plant more in a few weeks so we can have lettuce all season. It might be wishful thinking but I planted two kinds of tomatoes - yellow patio and rosella purple. Since they're both in containers I can move them inside if we get a cold snap. I also planted Bloomsdale spinach and some flowers - nasturtium and calendula. This week I'll plant DeCicco broccoli, Early Jersey Wakefield cabbage, Savoy cabbage, and some carrots. I might also start some parsley in a starter pot. I was really annoyed at Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. I ordered softneck garlic in early August but by late September it hadn't shipped. In order to grow garlic here it has to be vernalized in the refrigerator for 8-12 weeks, with 12 weeks being the better option. It needs to be in the ground no later than early December. I emailed them and asked for a refund, which they gave me with no problem. I later called to discuss the issue with someone. She said next year if I order garlic to add a note about my Central Florida location and ask that I be put on the early delivery list.

The last one should read - Nov 24th - Jan 1st: Christmas

Ours is a Samsung. It was builder provided with the house - the dishwasher, stove, and microwave were all from the builder and are all Samsung. It's fine. It cleans well, dries well, and is fairly quiet. It doesn't wow me but it does its job. I'd recommend that whatever brand you decide on, get one that has a 3rd rack on the top. It's great for larger utensils and weirdly shaped items. When we first moved in we often forgot it exists and while we loaded it we'd forget to unload it. Now that I'm used to it (3 yrs. later) I wouldn't want a dishwasher without one.

No. Gluten isn't inherently bad for everyone. If one has celiac, gluten intolerance, IBS, or a wheat allergy then of course they should be gluten free. Other than that there's no compelling evidence that eliminating gluten from one's diet has any health benefits. If eliminating gluten from your diet makes you feel better, go for it. I don't think any of us should be the food police telling people what they should or shouldn't eat. But from a scientific standpoint there is no reason for the entire world to go gluten free (OP did say "everyone"). Eating healthy whole grains and an otherwise balanced diet is the best way to stay healthy.

November is a lovely month in Florida. Humidity is low, temps are perfect with an occasional cold snap. Thanksgiving - food + family = a wonderful day. Migratory birds are plentiful. Some stay here for the winter while others briefly stop by on their way farther south. I love seeing so many different kinds of birds. Towards the end of the month (usually after Thanksgiving here) Christmas decorations start popping up. I'm ignoring the Christmas stuff that's been in stores since before Halloween but I love seeing decorated houses and yards.

It's cool today - high will only b 74 with low in the 60s tonight.

This exactly. That's what the girl's mom is doing to her daughter even if she doesn't know it yet. I think you've done what you can. You handled it appropriately with your son. I get that you don't want him "labeled" but I don't think an in person meeting will solve anything. It sounds like this mom made up her mind already to throw the blame on your son.

@MercyA should be so happy. We're arguing about sandwiches and pies. In one thread not long ago I think there was even an argument/discussion about whether we at The Hive argue or just discuss things! 😂😂🤣🤣

I love both of these!

I can cook most anything but I've been cooking since I was 9 years old. My mom often worked nights as a server (then called waitress) and our babysitters were terrible cooks. I cooked for my brother and me out of desperation for a decent meal. I also grew up helping my mom in the kitchen bit by bit with age appropriate tasks. That said, even at my age there are some things I've never been able to master. Pie crust is one and at this point in my life I don't care. I buy refrigerated crusts and no one seems to mind. I had trouble with rice all my life until I got an Instant Pot a few years ago. Now I won't cook rice any other way. And pork chops. I always overcook them even when I try hard not to. Partly that's because I grew up when trichinosis was a real concern with pork and partly it's because pork chops are much leaner than they used to be. I have no problem with various cuts of pork roast because they have enough fat to not dry out. I also have no problem with pork tenderloin which are quite lean but for some reason I find not overcooking them is easier than with pork chops.

Marching bands! A parade must have marching bands. And floats that aren't just advertisements for a local business.

Same here when we're in the path of a hurricane or tropical storm.

You're dealing with a lot. We had 2 slab leaks at our old house. They had to tear up the slab to fix it both times. That jackhammer thingy in the house makes so much noise I had to go outside while they were using it. After the 2nd leak we were told it was only a matter of time before we had another one (the house was built in 1969). So like you, we had the plumbing redone to PEX. Ours wasn't as messy a project as yours but it was still messy. I feel your pain and am glad at the worst part of the fix is over. Hopefully you'll have your house looking normal again. Andon the bright side: no more slab leaks!

We live near an AF base and sometimes military planes show up, sometimes they don't. We can tell when a plane or helicopter is clearly military but we can't always see it on Flight Radar.

We had the one I think you're describing. I wanted to get a small k cup pot to for those afternoons one of us wants a coffee and was looking at several styles. We then found this coffee center at Bed Bath & Beyond when they were having their going out of business sale. We paid $80 for it and love it. We use the reusable filter in the main coffee pot and the reusable k cup filter with our own coffee. OP I know the coffee center isn't what you're looking for but the original that @marbel mentioned might be what you want.

Thanks. The sleeve cuff was interesting. I had been warned that pdf patterns are different than the big four and can sometimes be incomplete. This was one small example of that. They show photos of both long and short sleeves on the website. Both long and short sleeves can be with or without the cuff. However, I cut out the cuff pattern and when I went to use it I realized it's only sized for long sleeves, which means it's at the wrist. On most people the wrist is smaller than the upper arm and there was no adjustment for that anywhere in the pattern or instructions. The sleeves were already on the shirt and sewn along with the side seams. I had to measure the sleeve then cut out a new cuff the right size for my arm. I'm glad it was just a small problem that was easily fixable but it taught me to look more closely at pdf patterns from now on.

I don't know what made me decide that after 10+ years of not sewing plus getting used to a new machine, my 3rd project would be a knit top. And not just knit but very stretchy knit. It was also my first time using a PDF pattern (Ellie & Mac Autumn Spice top). Oh, and color blocking with knits too. What was I thinking?😂 It took me a while to practice different stitches and I ended up using a lightning stitch. I had a serger that was collecting dust so I gave it to my cousin's daughter several years ago. I don't really regret getting rid of it, but projects like this one make me wonder if I should have made more of an effort to learn to use it. Anyway - The flat photo isn't the best. The neckband is smooth though it doesn't look like it in that pic.

The bolded is how I always interpreted it. I find it both sad and inspirational. Sad because the couple who had such high hopes doesn't make it. Inspirational because she finally decides she's going to break the cycle even if he (in my mind it's definitely a he) won't come along. I had no idea it's considered a lesbian anthem until I saw this thread. I also didn't know there was a cover version by a male country singer. I'm not a country fan but I listened to Combs' version before commenting. He does a decent job but I think part of the reason is due to Chapman's insistence he not change anything. Good for her. I much prefer the Dolly Parton version to Whitney's cover. I don't know musical terms but the reason I like Dolly's better is because it slowly reaches the crescendo. Whitney's reaches a peak early on. It's not bad and I do like it but I find Dolly's slow burn to be much more emotional.

She was older in the show. In the show they upped her age to 17 (or 16?) to try and make it less creepy.

Other than the hair I don't think it really looks like it's supposed to be her. I think it's just what they claim, a glittering holiday doll.

I'm not familiar with any of her current music, only the stuff she wrote early on about all her relationships/breakups. I was never a fan of that. I do however, think she's an amazing woman and I love how she uses her fame. I also love how she stands up to the big recording companies and takes control of her own music.

I like some of his music, some of it will put me to sleep. I was an older teen when he was most popular. I guess I neither like nor dislike his music. I can take it or leave it.

I'm loving all these fur baby (and feather baby) photos. First photo is Crookshanks, our 15yo diabetic girl. Second is Cookie (aka Cookie Monster) who we think is about 7 years old.

Yes, I've seen them. That's a long time to knead by mixer though. I'd rather err on the side of caution and not over knead. I've ruined enough recipes by kneading too much.