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then you may have a virus on your computer or something but it isnt assocaited with the forum. no one else has had any problems like that. also, the forum does ask that you change your pw once in awhile...

melissa, i think you may be confused because i just checked and you used your hotmail account to register so how would someone on BDW know what your yahoo account was? i just checked in your registration information and i have no idea what your yahoo account info is.

i'm confused...which account did you use to register on the forum? hotmail or yahoo? so someone requested a p/w change for the forum, then hacked into your yahoo account to complete the p/w change to the forum? but you were still able to get onto the forum even though the p/w was changed?

jaime, i am glad it is working out for you so far...i think these types of registries are a great alternative to those that already have all their household items.

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari An old trick for gophers is to put human hair in the hole and they will not return. My mom does this and it works every time. Now you ask where to get the hair...go to your hair salon and they would totally give you some, bring your own bag. My parents own a salon and you would be surprise by the number of request they get for the ol' gopher trick. Good luck! Quote: Originally Posted by starchild Thank you, that is awesome! Sweet! I know someone with a gopher problem right now, I will pass this on. I wonder why human hair works? supposedly this is an old wives tales...i just spent 4 nights reading up on gophers and there are a bunch of home remedies like: hair, juicy fruit gum (they eat it and die), bleach, have a male pee in the whole, dirty cat litter, etc...but they aren't supposed to work...some people claim they do so i will try all of them but i think the only real way to do it is traps...

here's the instructions for growing tomatoes in hanging containers. source: Growing Tomatoes Upside Down? An Alternative Garden Plan Growing Tomatoes Upside Down? An Alternative Garden Plan By Kathi Morris We've been growing our tomatoes upside-down for the past three years and really have fun growing them this way! We also grow tomatoes in the ground, and, by comparison, the ones in the upside-down buckets seem to have a little better yield than the same varieties grown in the ground. I attribute it to the fact that the branches have less stress while growing, and have better air circulation. Of course, you have to grow smaller varieties or ones that are suited for container growing, or the yields will be less. We've experimented with growing peppers and have found that sweet bells do not do good because the branches break very easily. Varieties such as Cayenne, Tabasco, or ones that produce small fruit, will grow fine. You can grow tomatoes in any large container that has a sturdy hanging system, but we've found the safest is to use five-gallon paint buckets that have a handle. Planting them in the buckets is much easier and safer for the plants when you have one or two other people helping you. Instructions for Planting Start out by drilling a hole in the bottom of the bucket. Usually, there is already a circular indentation, which is approx. 2 ½" in diameter. If there isn't, drill the hole between 2 and 3 inches in diameter. Set the bucket, right side up, on a structure such as two wooden horses, so that the bottom hole is exposed. Put whatever material you choose to use to secure the seedling, in the bottom, then take the seedling and gently thread the leaves and stems down through the hole so that it hangs out of the bottom of the bucket. Hold the plant up till no more than 2 inches of the stem is protruding out from the bottom. While holding the plant in one hand, pack the material around the stem so that the plant is anchored and will not slip through the hole. There are several things that can be used to keep the seedling from "slipping out" of the hole until the root system has developed and it can hold it's own. You can use sphagnum moss, newspaper, coffee filters, etc. Keep holding the plant in place, and add the soil into the bucket, making sure it's distributed evenly up to the root ball. Gently let go of the plant, letting it rest on the dirt, and add soil till the root ball is about 2 inches below the soil line. Add about 2 cups of compost, then fill the bucket with soil up to about an inch from the top. Carry the bucket to the structure you are going to hang it from, being very careful to keep the tomato plant from hitting the ground as you walk. Hang the bucket by the handle, then water thoroughly. Water should start running out of the bottom hole within a few minutes. Check the soil level of each bucket to be sure the soil didn't settle to more than 2 inches from the top, adding more if it has. Water and add fertilizer, when needed, directly in the top of the bucket. You can also grow "living mulch" like parsley or other herbs, in the top portion of the dirt, but be sure you water the bucket sufficiently so that the water gets to the tomato plant's' roots. Some herbs, such as oregano or marjoram, become too thick to allow the water to penetrate quick enough into the soil. Keeping a lid set on, but not tightly sealed, the tops of the buckets will help prevent moisture loss, but can be a problem since they have to be moved every time you water. Depending on what type of watering system you come up with, will depend on whether or not the lids are used. We've always set the lids on top of the structure, above the buckets (approx. a foot above the rim), and watered the buckets with a hose. The lids don't help much with the moisture retention, but it does help deflect rain in the extremely rainy season. How much to water the buckets will depend on your climate. We live in Missouri where it is very wet in the spring, and the sun is intense in summer. We water the buckets every day from the third week of June until two weeks before the first frost. One interesting thing that will happen when you grow your tomato plants this way is that they will grow upwards towards the sun until the plants get bigger and bushier and start producing fruit. You have to check them daily to be sure that the stem is growing out from under the bottom, not into it. Every few weeks, check the soil level to be sure there has not been too much loss. Add soil or compost each time the level lowers. Text and ALL pictures are Copyright 2003 Kathi Morris. About the author: Kathi lives in the St. Louis area and is a member of the Bridgeton Historical Commission. She is the sole proprietor of the Payne-Gentry medicinal herb garden in Bridgeton, MO. and also volunteers for the St. Louis County Parks by helping maintain the herb gardens at Faust Park. She is a self-taught herbalist and an avid heirloom gardener, a wife and new grandmother.

Hey jamy. I actually read an how-to on growing cherry tomatos in a paint like container upside down and hanging so tomato grows out of bottom. I am thinking of doing it for some cherry tomatos. Leia. Most the trees are dwarf so they are smaller and will only get about 8 ft tall. More manageable. I used to grow a lot of orchids and cymbidiums are super easy. They grow like weeds. Kat its fun to obsess on something new. I can't wait to have a "harvest party" and eat what I grow.

i was thinking the same thing when i saw the posts from canadian brides...i know sometimes there can be a longer delay.

I book a lot at dreams tulum. Do you want me to check the rates. Pm me how many rooms and what dates you want

well group rates are very different that just pulling up what is available and when the groups department at the resort is swamped, things can get back up. usually i hear back within a few days with the rates but getting the contract can be a PITA.

Hey Erika, I emailed you the spa prices for 2009...here it is for anyone else that wants it. DO NOT email or pm me to send it to you. i will just ignore the email and if i am in a cranky mood, may even close your account. DreamsSpa Price List 2009.xls

erika, i emailed mariana for the spa prices so hopefully i will ahve it and post it soon.

also, there are a bunch of gals on here that do invitation designs, monograms, etc. look for: sarah (sproullie desings) anac jessicam

how has rosio flaked off...? good feedback is essential for vendors to improve their business. there is also plumeria.

hey ladies (i am sure we'll have more mrs. in this group since BTB's are too busy planning their weddings)... the weather is warming up so i am getting the gardening itch...we just bought a house with a yard to satisfy the need to get my hands dirty. it really sucked living in the city where i could not grow anything. i thought fellow green-thumbs or wanna-bee green thumbs could get together and post tips, suggestions, etc. what are you growing this year? here is what i am growing or planning on growing: 1. babcock peaches (they are a white peach). i am going to graft a scion of del monte peaches so it will be a split tree with 2 types of peaches. 2. plums: satsuma and elephant heart...possibly a santa rosa 3. 4 mango trees: carrie, ice cream, lancetilla and glen 4. cherimoya tree 5. tomato: brandywine, san marzno or plum tomato, cherry tomato 6. Melons: chantarais and ambrosia musk melon 7. avocado tree 8. meyer lemon tree 9. blueberries 10. strawberries 11. peppers, herbs, squash, tomatillos that's it for now. we have pruned most of the trees...the peach tree is about to bloom. the mango trees are about to flush. we are looking for solutions to get rid of the darn gopher in our yard before it becomes 10, then 20 gophers.

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bumping up for the newbies

wow, juan did an awesome job...you and donnie look fantastic and so happy.

most people have taken it in their luggage without a problem. in fact, i dont think anyone here has had a problem yet...maybe split the stuff amongst a few bags of luggage.

awesome...i'm there!

i am a dreams bride.. let me try to answer: I'm getting married at Dreams in June, just a few questions: 1) How was the mexican trio?? How long do they play for? i had the mariachi band for a little more than an hour...the ceremony and cocktail hour. 2) We are planning on having a welcome cocktail party which one of the hotel bars would you recommend for a good atmosphere?? if you want to do a private event it may be better to have it at one of the terraces or on the beach. then you can have a cocktail hour AND buffet dinner or something....if you are just thinking of having guests meet up at the bar, rendez vous is probably best

hi ange, i am a dreams los cabos bride...i got married there and have great connections with the wedding coordinators at the resort. i did not get your email...

you can set one up without a TA.. when i researched awhile ago, these companies were reputable and ranked really high. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t690 http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t692

they have been banned for soliciting members via pm...

yay jessica...in addition to be a true talent she is also a sweetheart!