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citizen ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 9659 |
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thought i would start this topic.
the news this summer is disconcerting (gas prices, weak housing mkt, devalued dollar, oil wars, failing lenders, falling stock market, etc.)
no one knows where this will go, but a few 'batten the hatches' type warnings, along w/some good ideas are starting to leak out. i would imagine our village is thinking about this, too.
if you come across something useful (not chicken little), please post.
the time to prepare is now.
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citizen ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 9659 |
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rain barrels and karen rozmus.
why not?
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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2 of our neighbors have rain barrels,there is nothing better then watering with free water.
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piehead ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 11750 |
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1 of my neighbors does the rain barrels too. He also cuts his grass with a man-powered lawnmower (old fashion push mower).
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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The only thing that worries me with a rain barrel is the sitting water..what about mosquitos?
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watcher ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Active here since 2001 Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 6284 |
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Yeah, you're right. Don't get one. |
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"It is a wreave belief that we already are in Hell."- Tuluk in Frank Herbert's "Whipping Star"
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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stop being an ass and maybe be helpful,I dont know much about them. Jerk.
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logic ![]() Local Authority ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 5290 |
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Read some of them come with a filter or screen on top to keep debris/mosquitoes out. Would need to be some tight-weaved screening, smaller than the eggs? Don't think it would work if the barrel were full of water but what do I know. Wood would be great, don't like the plastic ones, some come with a flat side to fit against the house. Float some oil-based DDT on top, DC. I'm kidding:)
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watcher ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Active here since 2001 Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 6284 |
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The information was PROMINENTLY included in the link that was provided. Instead of just hitting reply, try actually reading the information. "The top has a screen to keep out mosquitoes and their eggs. A spigot is attached to the front of the barrel to release the water, and can been hooked up to a hose." Too confusing? Edited by watcher - 06/July/2008 at 4:58pm |
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"It is a wreave belief that we already are in Hell."- Tuluk in Frank Herbert's "Whipping Star"
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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No not confusing..my computer is very old and sometimes the links dont open..too confusing?
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rdscaf ![]() Pillar ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 813 |
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Put fish in the rain barrel to eat the bugs!
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piehead ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 11750 |
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DC, if the links do not work, open another tab (if using IE 7) and copy and paste the link in the new tab. That way you can read all links. |
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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Thanks Pie...now will you teach me how to copy and paste? Seriously, I do not know how to do it.
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piehead ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 11750 |
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Left click the mouse (don't let go) and drag it along the line you want to copy. When you have it highlighted in blue, then you can let go of the left mouse button. Now do Ctrl (control) and the letter C together. That should do the copy part. Go to the new tab or window and in the address bar click once in the white space (it should turn the whole address blue [if there is anything in it]) and then do Ctrl V (Control and the letter V). That should paste the address in the address bar. Now hit enter and you should be at the link.
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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Your the best.
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Those who can make you believe absurdities have the power to make you commit atrocities. ~Voltaire~
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citizen ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 9659 |
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admin, not sure who you're angry with.
i googled williams - this video came up on snopes, but didn't see any reply.
what do you know about him? do you think his info is legit?
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watcher ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() Active here since 2001 Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 6284 |
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My son reported that on his drive from Champaign to East Lansing, they pumped gas at $1.99 a gallon! In Illinois!
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"It is a wreave belief that we already are in Hell."- Tuluk in Frank Herbert's "Whipping Star"
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dogcatcher ![]() Local Authority ![]() ![]() Joined: 05/November/2007 Status: Offline Points: 7377 |
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Heard over the in Mich 1.97 yippeeeee..when was the last time we saw gas under 2 bucks a gallon?
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FOCUS !!
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