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13. Thanks to you I upped my tomato game

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 10:47 AM

Jan 17

Last summer was brutal, but the Cherokee Purple kept churning out tomatoes. My husband took one look at them in his salad and asked what is wrong with this tomato and why isn’t it red? We will get through this but we have to turn off the external noise because they really are out to get us.

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My 4 year psychological survival plan for my wife and I. added - THANK YOU All. I am stunned! [View all] NewHendoLib Jan 17 OP

It's a good plan! Luvcatz14 Jan 17 #1

Fair enough! This year, though??? NewHendoLib Jan 17 #2

Agreed, good plan. Prairie_Seagull Jan 17 #3

Cable news blackout has been great for us Johnny2X2X Jan 17 #4

This is an excellent plan. yardwork Jan 17 #5

Working on preparing for climate change is mine Kaleva Jan 17 #6

I live in a place where global warming will probably increase agricultural productivity. hunter Jan 17 #15

Be sure to let us know when that's posted. BonnieJW Jan 17 #39

I'll bookmark this thread Kaleva Jan 17 #77

Let me know too. I'm interested. Thanks. yardwork Jan 18 #105

Ok! Kaleva Jan 18 #110

Picking a Black Krim on a warm day and slicing it and eating it with a little mayo and salt. Botany Jan 17 #7

I love black krim! AllyCat Jan 17 #9

Expanding my garden to manage food costs. AllyCat Jan 17 #8

Duke has an amazing team this year, we are loving how well they're playing ms liberty Jan 17 #10

Same here Lilaclady Jan 17 #11

I canceled my subscription to 2025 (thru 2029) EYESORE 9001 Jan 17 #12

:? MomInTheCrowd Jan 17 #59

😂 Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 17 #86

Without a subscription... BlueSpot Jan 17 #90

yeah but... druidity33 Jan 17 #92

LOL, there is that! BlueSpot Jan 17 #94

Thanks to you I upped my tomato game Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #13

Please keep up and support local news. My Denver stations are superb at local and regional investigative reporting hlthe2b Jan 17 #14

So dropping out fixes what? Envirogal Jan 17 #16

We each make our choices. They are all valid. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #19

We are not dropping out Keepthesoulalive Jan 17 #26

I agree, and sadly you're right about protests, but I swear the memory of that women's march in Scrivener7 Jan 17 #44

I won't give Trump the pretext for the Insurrection Act and the military on American soil. summer_in_TX Jan 17 #93

That's a good point. Scrivener7 Jan 18 #100

It's not dropping out.. it's changing focus and cilla4progress Jan 17 #31

Who is dropping out? And "speaking truth to power"? To which power are you speaking truth? And Scrivener7 Jan 17 #40

For some, Karma13612 Jan 18 #101

That sounds pretty much like our plan. pandr32 Jan 17 #17

I love Poodles, too. SheltieLover Jan 17 #50

Thanks! pandr32 Jan 17 #63

YW! SheltieLover Jan 17 #69

I also add to my reading list romance novels BarbD Jan 17 #76

We got rid of cable exactly six years ago. It wasn't my decision. LeftInTX Jan 18 #96

In the midst of homegirl Jan 17 #18

Top of a fridge, warm laundry room area, oven if NewHendoLib Jan 17 #20

Thank you homegirl Jan 17 #24

Microwave people Jan 17 #42

How long homegirl Jan 17 #62

Our oven has a "bread proof" cycle RainCaster Jan 17 #49

Thanks, homegirl Jan 17 #61

The bread machine will do all of the work for you. Hope22 Jan 17 #82

To each his own, head in sand or out of it it's going to be a tumultuous 4 years. NoMoreRepugs Jan 17 #21

Getting off the propaganda/rage gerbil wheel does not equal having one's head in the sand. Scrivener7 Jan 17 #47

I'll glad keep my "head in the sand" if it saves my mental health. Elessar Zappa Jan 17 #83

Sounds good, and perfectly healthy and sane. nt Exp Jan 17 #22

Great list! tenderfoot Jan 17 #23

I started genealogy during Trump 1.0 LeftInTX Jan 17 #25

thanks for sharing! NewHendoLib Jan 17 #30

Cool! I can't get much past the fourth great grandfather who supposedly had the encounter with Black Beard LeftInTX Jan 17 #33

Lots of similarities to ours! cilla4progress Jan 17 #27

Try my hand at watercolor art...ha ha, I can send you all my stuff. CrispyQ Jan 17 #28

Gardening books NewHendoLib Jan 17 #29

very sweet & very impressive. bluboid Jan 17 #32

Yes, a good plan, and we are also on board. Limited TV and lots of family friends exercise and c-rational Jan 17 #34

I love this! bronxiteforever Jan 17 #35

I'm thinking that watching the Pats will not help with anyone's psychological survival. Xavier Breath Jan 17 #36

Love it! NewHendoLib Jan 17 #41

Excellent plan, NHL. SheltieLover Jan 17 #37

Love your plan SheLiberal Jan 17 #38

An odd thing to pick out of your list, but here it is, anyway. BobTheSubgenius Jan 17 #43

Sounds like a good plan mcar Jan 17 #45

That sounds wonderful. Oopsie Daisy Jan 17 #46

I will be glancing at my count down clock as to the day that spray tan POS is GONE forever Bengus81 Jan 17 #48

Do they still have those countdown calendars for presidential administrations? Xavier Breath Jan 17 #53

You can make one yourself for your computer on timeanddate.com Bengus81 Jan 18 #103

Yes! Karma13612 Jan 18 #102

This is a great plan, and I'm a little envious of your gardening opportunities FakeNoose Jan 17 #51

New HendLib is real life botanist of sorts. LeftInTX Jan 18 #97

Starting to fill the pantry up like it was at Pandemic. Dried and canned. We own more of our house than ... marble falls Jan 17 #52

Sounds like a plan. I'm writing book seven. Joinfortmill Jan 17 #54

What type of books are you writing? SheltieLover Jan 18 #106

I have a 5 book mystery series and I'm working on 2nd romantic/thriller WW2 era. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #108

I love cozies! SheltieLover Jan 18 #109

Yes, I self publish. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #111

Sounds good. Are there e versions? SheltieLover Jan 18 #112

I'll message you first title. Joinfortmill Jan 18 #113

Good plan. There's a site called Nibble. dives into history of all kinds...just one more source to help keep us sane PortTack Jan 17 #55

Great plan - I admire your efforts - be sure and give us periodic updates on your success. walkingman Jan 17 #56

Sounds like a good plan. CaptainTruth Jan 17 #57

In your last line: "we'll survive this." THAT'S the most important thing to keep in mind. calimary Jan 17 #58

i will not let that man into my life by doing my ordinary life . if du still around still post, if the constitution AllaN01Bear Jan 17 #60

My plan is to not lift a finger to help anyone hurt by trump that voted for him. ZonkerHarris Jan 17 #64

Good ideas... WarGamer Jan 17 #65

I Wish MAGA Types Followed That Plan Under Biden Administration TomCADem Jan 17 #66

This is a dangerous concept SCantiGOP Jan 17 #67

Not at all. It is called living - and enjoying your life. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #68

Go to YouTube (free one) DownriverDem Jan 17 #70

No thanks - I can't watch any of it. Just whatever people watch and summarize for here - that's plenty NewHendoLib Jan 17 #72

I disagree. We need to focus on local politics to obstruct the Trump agenda- here's a big example: Liberty Belle Jan 17 #71

all fine, and again your choice - not mine. but thanks for sharing that good info. NewHendoLib Jan 17 #73

Is a daily overdose of television news motivating these activists, or something else? hunter Jan 17 #78

Very well said. Abolishinist Jan 18 #95

Love this! Having a plan is the first step of success! Trueblue Texan Jan 17 #74

... demmiblue Jan 17 #75

Good plan. I plan to re-read every book in my library and do a lot of crocheting and sewing. LoisB Jan 17 #79

Wish I could do that, but I'm a political junkie in it for the good, the bad and the ugly. Vinca Jan 17 #80

While I will avoid the kayaking, watercolors and knee-replacements, the first line is spot on. Xavier Breath Jan 17 #81

I am proud that you think four years will bring a change. Hope22 Jan 17 #84

Sounds like a good plan! Evolve Dammit Jan 17 #85

I've never been a fan of 'TV news' ClaudetteCC Jan 17 #87

My only problem is the Patriots, Go Hawks! BradBo Jan 17 #88

You have a very good plan for yourself, Craig! Especially with a new grandson to enjoy. Kids grow so fast, highplainsdem Jan 17 #89

That's a great plan wendyb-NC Jan 17 #91

I'm involved with my local Democratic Party. It keeps me busy and I'm not dwelling on the negative. LeftInTX Jan 18 #98

Self care, a very important pursuit! Aussie105 Jan 18 #99

I asked my doctor for a 4 year supply of tranquilizers Thursday. Conjuay Jan 18 #104

Bookmarking for the many useful ideas throughout thread nt lostnfound Jan 18 #107