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  1. A couple of books I’ve enjoyed, both highly readable and shedding light on the history of geology and paleontology: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1939990009/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HaQupkV8FNmLYw4-o1-nhjOACO_WHI54ebrTubee0Kt1aOvkvC9No0qnG1HF4jvb.CHAnFNbveqerX5Eald4X4TkYwTHY-kO_ytx3t98S-1Q&qid=1710720672&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Dinosaur-Hunters-Scientific-Discovery-Prehistoric-ebook/dp/B00810SAWG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=2LBZJ0E5JIX12&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5aKT8pkElBj5azyHxFPtJ7SxrH1uziaYboU7dAKqRJW49nbt1u1ncVfhX-bNctu7JTmkIR0ry595uPwvO1a4W72Sr24oMKGXPOR5nZGSzVKZmvKH1RKs-QYqJSkEEa_zcSftWUb49PaWQ3n7-os-hJYUHxr0zWN_FuSaFrkmMKQmuQw0QppQBK4HqQCTp9zrbPq-ptHdBKkVvKhNv4veNA.21GVQmHTpotJ3FHEPFBgcTh4Q3rJlZcIWGr1fvufIaY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+dinosaur+hunters&qid=1710720984&sprefix=the+dinosaur+h%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-2
  2. This, plus in case of neurodiversity, I’d add more time for maturation and mastery of skills.
  3. Entirely possible that the landscape was edited, but also possible that the photo was taken in a sheltered microclimate that genuinely has some greenery already. That can make a huge difference in when plants start growing. Actually… I just went and scrolled through my Mastodon timeline, where I follow a bunch of gardeners and farmers. Pretty quickly found a picture of a green field in Cumbria (a good bit north of London), and a reference to trees beginning to leaf out. The last (only) time I tried to quote Mastodon here didn’t work well, so I’m not doing that, but I think the grass and tree in Kate’s picture could be genuinely green.
  4. Yes! The Jeremy Brett Sherlock Holmes shows are great.
  5. This. The degree of control @Scarlettis describing (denying the young adult her essential papers) reaches the level of abuse. Transitions aren’t going to happen in the most harmonious ways in that scenario. I hope the young woman has a steady head, but alliance with a 22 year old man and a supportive community is far from the worst thing that could happen to her. Getting her degree and her vo tech program completed will be good steps.
  6. Poirot was a favorite here at that age. The shorter ones were less gory (and all are minimally so, we just had a very very limited tolerance for scary stuff). Dh and I enjoy Miss Marple, but Poirot was more popular with the kids.
  7. Sausage with chopped onions and apples to stuff squash, topped with buttered crumbs and some cheese Bangers /brats with mashed potatoes, with onion gravy Sausage rolls with puff pastry
  8. We went to one wedding where the favors were cookie cutters with a favorite recipe attached. It seems like a good idea, but twenty years later, we still haven’t used either… too many favorites of our own to make already. Maybe that just makes me an unmotivated baker.
  9. Sending lots of good thoughts.
  10. I can’t imagine how hard that is for you. Of course it’s terribly stressful; I’m so sorry. I hope their medical team can figure out something to help.
  11. That’s gorgeous. I spent a good while browsing on the willow suppliers’ website after coming across it in that article. I love being able to buy a handful of cuttings, since rooting them is ridiculously easy, and I’m pondering whether I have a suitable spot for some at our new house. After years of heavy clay and poor drainage, though, we’re moving to a sharply drained hillside, and I’m not yet sure where all the drains are, so willows will have to wait a while.
  12. A timely article on willows, below. I’d emphasize that the special pruning techniques and unusual varieties are interesting but far from essential. ETA Just make sure you don’t have underground water pipes close to the planting area. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/21/realestate/willows-garden-fence.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU0.Yveb.KV3ZZ_OifWL1&smid=url-share (gifted)
  13. Thank you very much. This is quite helpful.
  14. We’re moving too, first time in 20+ years, so we’re not accustomed to the process. I appreciate the recommendations.
  15. This sounds like something we could use, too. Listening in… And, if I can add a question (sorry), what if you never had a receipt, or if it was lost/tossed out decades ago? Are photos sufficient?
  16. Look up rain gardens for your area. Often native plants are easier to manage, and some of them might possibly be able to withstand the deer. This list includes several that might work, depending on what you want: shrubs, trees, perennials, etc. Look at the inkberries, pussy willows, Joe Pye weed, blue flag iris, Hibiscus moscheutos, and there might be others. Cardinal flowers would like the partial shade. https://www.thespruce.com/plants-that-can-live-in-wet-areas-4767394
  17. A heartwarming story to start the weekend: https://wapo.st/3SXoj29 (gifted)
  18. Just catching up here, and this is the best news ever. Hope you’re still doing better.
  19. Update: Dd and I went to check out Costco. The selection is just plain weird in some ways, at least for this area (no basic stuff like spaghetti or macaroni, or plain white rice, but 25 lb bags of jasmine rice and 12-packs of cooked sticky rice, and assortments of unusual pasta packaged together). That puzzled me a bit. We went through some areas a couple of times to make sure we weren’t just not seeing the basics. But we found some interesting fruits that aren’t in our usual stores, and things like dried mushrooms which I wouldn’t see elsewhere, so we got some of those to try. And the eyeglasses… ! They don’t take my insurance, but I was able to get a pair for $170, which is probably half of what I’ve been paying after insurance. So that’s fantastic. We got some groceries we use regularly in an inexpensive bulk form. I think we’ll be going back occasionally, and certainly getting more glasses there. I really appreciate all the information everyone offered.
  20. That is so scary, and I’m so glad you woke up. It’s good that you’re seeing the GP.
  21. I remember your posts about him. I’m so sorry.
  22. I’m familiar with the southern section of Shenandoah National Park. There are two types of views along Skyline Drive (in the park): long distance, over the mountains and valleys, and closer views of the road, forest, rocks and occasional meadows as you drive. The long distance views are pretty spectacular. That is unaffected by the season, though there are seasonal changes in foliage— you’re looking at mountain ranges rising one after another, in shades of blue, or at farms and towns spread out across valleys. The close-up views are more affected by the season, though I think they’re beautiful at any time of year. It’s hard to predict at this time exactly what will be blooming in early April, but I agree with @Spryte that redbuds are likely. If trees aren’t in leaf yet (likely), that means you’ll have a better view into the woods, and be more able to see some of the rock formations and perhaps animals. Are you planning on hiking, or thinking mostly about what you’ll see from the car while driving? I think April is likely to be a good time to visit. Looking at my pictures from the area last year, I believe the redbuds were blooming by April 9, and probably several days before then. Even if nothing is blooming yet, though, the mountains and valleys are beautiful.
  23. I’m looking into membership because I’m tired of paying so much for eyeglasses from my ophthalmologist’s office. Is Costco a good place to get glasses? We do not have a store closer than half an hour away, so I’ve never been interested in membership before. Looking at the website, they have different membership levels, with the more expensive one apparently offering discounts on “services” which aren’t enumerated. What services are they talking about? I see they offer delivery. Presumably that’s within the immediate vicinity of the store, right? If you shop there, do you need lots of storage space for big quantities of stuff? Is it worth driving half an hour when you could go five minutes to a local store? Please help me decide if this is worthwhile. My ophthalmologist is five minutes away, too… but glasses have gotten so expensive, and online options won’t work for me.
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