I second those sentiments.

To kill weeds, you need to figure out what kind of weed it is. Ragweed, Queen Anne's lace, Plantain, whatever. Usually your county extension agent or the Ministry of Agriculture or even the local library (and the net of course) can help you identify what you are dealing with. Then, before you use your favourite glyphosate (or agent orange or whatever herbicide you like), try to trace where the root system might be coming from. All weeds have root systems. I assume you've already tried pulling them out and it's a bit early to start with the more exotic solutions (propane torch, homemade flamethrower, backyard napalm, carpet bombing with a B-52 ). One technique that works is to just keep cutting the weeds short. The effort it takes to keep regenerating zaps their strength and they die. Where is this weed problem, Alberta or the US?

Thanks guys! It totally made our day!

Going to get ready for superbowl party!

Have a great day!!

Right back at ya. Enjoy your party!!!!

In Alberta - but I have already found a solution! This house will be sold before spring

Now that's the Trailmix we know and love. Might have been fun to try a little carpet bombing.

good morning everyone. now where is everyone?

Dreammmm weaverrrr I believe you can get me through the nightttt

I'm here, just listening to flashback on the radio

<looks for coffee>

oooo double post

Gary Wright. At least he didn't end up like Gary Glitter.

Are you going to have that doughnut?

where is my landlord!!!

she said she'd be here late morning to fill the little hole under the sink.. it's 3 o'clock!!!

I've vacuumed, moped, dusted, cleaned the humidifier, had lunch, taken bax out, itemized things I need to photocopy for AOS, talked to my folks..

there's only so much!!

I know the feeling. She'll show up, don't worry.

now she shows!

BEST solution for weeds ANYWHERE:
Get rid of the garden - convert it into a parking lot and charge $$$$$

Where's your green thumb Len-hun?

You are kidding, right???? I am an asphalt flower sister
Legend has it Bren is the gardener here - we used to have all these really cool plants in Edmonton, which were adopted by a friend since we couldn't brng them with us.... and now he is already planting new ones. Me? I just stay away from them, otherwise they are likely to die a painful death

this is what we've got going on right now.. =)



ps.. post pics of your place!!

Oh my god!!! for a sec there I thought that was OUR studio area!!!
I will post pics when I get around to cleaning LOL

So you're the one who paved paradise and put up a parking lot. You sound just like my brothers. Proof positive you're my sister. Me, I like planting. Flowers, trees, vegetables, it's all good. A bit too slow, fat, weak to be planting quarterbacks these days.

Lady Heather cleaning? Say it ain't so. I may have to hang up my ball gag.

It is not and will never be so ---- I don't spent years in graduate school to clean
But Liz's place showcases some very interesting objets d'arte... much more in Bren et moi's style!

Funny, I don't see any whips or chains in the picture.

Good morning! We had a lazy weekend. Went to a Wii, beer, wine and cheese get together on Saturday night, and had some great new cheeses I've never tried! Dubliner, Welsh cheddar were some new ones.

Coffee's on!

Thanks Carla!!

I'm training my 'replacement' this week at work.. I'm THRILLED at that...

Still looking for work, but not really stressing at this point..

trying to stay positive

coffee! *jumps in*

i'm happy on a monday morning, imagine that. maybe the giants need to beat NE every day

It was a great game as noted in other threads.

I am now officially, pitifully bored....folks, I can only play so much World of Warcraft. Housewifely-ness is not for me. Where is my EAD!!!!! Ok - so it hasn't been an unreasonable amount of time, but still.

I cook, I clean, I do laundry, Iread...but those are just my 'fillers'

Good morning all. Today begins Day 1 of my diet. I have failed miserably already. *sigh*

Well it's been a couple of hours, how is it going now!?

I've had a few more Maltesers. *runs and hides*

You can't hide from Maltesers - they will find youuuu

Add some saddle-bags and a moustache and it'll look just like me! LOL

And for all the literalists out there.... I'm kidding! LOL

Well on average a female needs about 1200 to 1500 calories a day to just sit. So since each malteser is about 10 calories, you can have like 150!!

Oh for goodness' sake. I am FAR off the mark, then. I've "only" had about 10. But you see, judge.... I just didn't want them to go bad. My sister brought me a giant box of them from England. Well, actually, two giant boxes. But I opened one a couple of weeks ago and I must finish them before they go stale. It would be a crime to throw them out. They're good for you. Honest. They have ovaltine in them.

Bahahaha!

Oops, I mean to say, aaawwww poor baby.
Maltese addictions, huh?
Well, what can you do...if i may make a tiny suggestion:

eat all you want

run around and scream & shout

P.S. krikit, if you are going to start a dieting support thing, you may not want to invite me or Spirit.

Hee, hee.

No, wait, she should invite us.
We could eat all the chocolates and save her from herself!

True!! We are here for you!!

What a great support group! You're the best.

On a chocolatey note.... here's a fun game that you'll love to hate:

Eggs & Ladders

uh Krikit - you probably don't want to hear this, but . . . you can freeze malteasers to keep them fresh! (I have experience in this area - currently several coffee crisps, an aero bar and some dark chocolate are all keeping fresh in my freezer)!

*gasp* You are so right, Kathryn! I did that with my Vachon cakes and they thaw to perfection!!!! *runs to hide Maltesers deep in back of freezer*

Pst, pst..... want some chocolate cake with coconut/caramel frosting????????????????????

No, it'll look just like me.

Been doing this forever. We used to do this with halloween candy (well, whatever was left). Also works great for cakes. If you need to thaw something it will tend to keep you from going crazy eating the whole thing.



I'm willing to sacrifice myself to help Krikit stick to her diet.

Cheer up, you haven't failed.

The worst diet is the one where you eat six times a day. If you can stick to it you will get ripped. Takes a huge amount of discipline but if you want a six-pack, you will get it. I know of a few folks who tried it and it did work. Me, six-pack be damned, I'd rather stick with my keg.

*raises hand to offer herself as a willing sacrifice* just let me get this chocolate wiped off mah face

Wow, you guys are the best. And the worst.... all at the same time. Okay, Day Two of Diet. Let's try this again. Actually.... come to think of it.... my diet started on Monday but I didn't do it. But I did on Sunday. So.... technically.... I'm right on schedule. Right?

Imageshack is down again so someone else is gonna have to get you your coffee. I'm drinking tea.

Dear Krikit,

With Trailmix, Mumsie, KarenCee and I sacrificing ourselves in order to help you (oh the suffering...all that yummy chocolate), you just may be able to get through this.

As I said, leave the sweets where you have them now (freezer)
until we get there and in the meantime,
do get yourself some satisfyingly crunchy carrot and celery sticks (munch munch crunch crunch),
do get active (and by this I don't mean "the gym"...
...more like something you like to do that is physical, hey that could mean anything, tee, hee),
and do eat small amounts and more often.

Would you like me to be your personal trainer???
Hmmm?

It would be fun!

So far (today) my training regimen consists of making hubby breffrus, and doing the laundry. Chocolates are in the freezer awaiting your arrival. It is now "break" and I am eating good good whole wheat Shreddies. Does anyone else eat their cereal with a big spoon so you can feel like a kid again?

P.S. "Satisfying" and "carrot and celery sticks" are not words that go well together.

no coffee today?
and i volunteer to take care of that pesky pizza for you