Find Best Beach Tables: 2014-03-02

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Which geologic material would be a better aquifer, unconsolidated gravel or conglomerate rock? Which geologic?

sportman16

material would be a better aquitrd, unconsolidate clay or sandstone rock?

Where is the water table exposed on the earth's surface?

Answer
OK, an aquifer is generally a porous substance (lots of open spaces), so:

which is more porous, the rock or the unlithified gravel?

The second is a bit trickier, because both materials are relatively non-permeable and thus may be aquitards. However, the rock can have fractures and bedding planes whereas the clay won't.

For the third question, think about an open, hand dug well. What is it like in that well where it intersects the water table? Ever dig in the sand at the beach and hit the water table? And then connect your little pond to the nearby lake?

The water table is exposed on earth in pretty well any body of water, although there are exceptions of course (a water body can be disconnected from the water table but usually isn't)

Rivers or lakes for swimming in missouri?

JordynB

Me and a couple friends are wanting to go on a day trip to a river or lake to hang out and swim maybe. Were in st louis so any place within like an hour of here would be great :)

Answer
There are a number of rivers that have float trips by canoe, kayak or inner tube. Like the Merrimack.
Check out the state parks near st louis. Many of them do have beaches. Mark Twain, Table Rock and Truman all have beaches.

Friday, March 7, 2014

Target shooting/self defense gun?

Colt66

Can't be a pistol. The gun and the ammo need to be very cheap. I thought about a .22 but that might be to small for self defense.

Answer
They do not make one gun that 'Does It All'. If they did, my wife would have bought me one years ago and sold all the other dozens in the safe.

Your 'target gun' should never be your 'Home Defense Gun'.

A 22 is the perfect gun for a new shooter. The ammo is inexpensive, 22 is welcome to be fired at any indoor and outdoor range, the noise is low, zero recoil - it is the best firearm to learn marksmanship on.

For home defense - the 22 is just a small, tiny, little, microscopic notch higher than a butter knife. If you want an inexpensive firearm for Home Defense that is easy to learn, easy to shoot, and guaranteed to do the job - you want a 12ga pump shotgun. The sound of a fresh round being racked into a 12ga pump chamber is the International Sound of a #10 can of whoop @ss being opened. Nice thing about a 12ga - you can practice with light loads and learn just as much about the gun as if you were firing heavy 00 buck. 12ga ammo is inexpensive. In a survival situation a 12ga can put food on the table with birds (#8 shot) bunnies (#4 shot) and deer (00 Buck). Just buy a few boxes of each when they go on sale. Best of all - you can buy a nice new pump for under $300. Sweet. All that - and - most all states have no problems with shotgun ownership. You can even take it into Canada - they are that poitically correct.

I live in Alaska and I have a safe full of sweet pistols (45's, 9mm, 380, etc atc) and tactical SBR's (short barrel rifles) with suppressors installed. But the gun I would grab in case of emergency is the 12ga that is always in the front of the safe. Does not matter what the emergency is - I have ammo on the stock and a side carrier for 'all ocassions'. Moose stomping my neighbors kid - no problem - sabot slugs. Moose stomping my neighbors dog - no problem - bean bag. Neighbors dog eating my son - #8 shot fired at the ground for bounce effect on the dog, and, eliminte collateral damage to my kid. Got it covered. Guy stealing my truck - let him have it - that is what insurance is for. Big bad guy trying to kick in front or back door - 00 Buck - Repeat as necessary to remove irratation.

That 12ga goes everywhere I go. Seriously. Things are extremly versitile. Goes with me berry picking, hunting, fishing, or when on the trap line. When I travel to a different town or city - I pack the 12ga - because if I happen to stumble into anyone who wants to take me hunting for anything - with a 12 ga you can actually hunt practically anything from birds to bears, bunnies to deer.

Once you get used to a standard 12ga pump with an 18" barrel - you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Best to buy yours with a nice vent rib barrel for upland birds - then buy the standard no frills home defense 18" barrel to go with it. When you buy a 'Home Defense' pump with the 18" barrel it's usually an arm and a leg to get the nicer barrel if you have need of it.

I have a Martha Stewart outdoor patio table umbrella that needs replaced. Any suggestions where to go?

dp-gm

Answer
You can go to a number of stores, like Target,
(as suggested) and K-mart, which carries that
brand, and Harbor Freight Tools just had them
(and I believe, still do) on sale, in different
sizes and styles. (six foot, or nine foot,etc.)

Hypothetically speaking, if you could build your own dream house in heaven, what would it be?

GreenKitte

Last night, being bored, I wrote details of my own dream house:

Contemporary. Spacious. Natural light everywhere. Overlooking a sea from the cliff. The beach end of the house faces west. Secluded. The house is for one occupant, two-three maximum.

Private beach below. Wooden stairs lead down from the cliff to the boardwalk that connects to the jetty, where my yacht moors. Boat shack containing canoes and kayaks. Sea glass in abundance.

Three story, with greenhouse and observatory on the roof. Master bedroom will be in a indoor atrium, which is from the second floor to the third floor. Inclosed by floor to ceiling glass window that commands the view of the beach.

Third floor: Library, with the staircase leading to the roof. It has rare collections of art books, novels, art, science and National Geographic magazines, and a section devoted to comic books, mangas and animes.

Second floor: bedroom, art studio, mini bar, private gallery. The bedroom and the art studio connects openly, with glass ceiling above. Contemporary wooden staircase leads from art studio to the balcony of the third floor library.

Lavatory next to bathroom, shares the view of the beach. Toilet bowl should be facing the view, so while I'm defecating I'll have something beautiful to look at (like sunset, the blue horizon or stars at night).

First floor: Bathroom, living room, billiard room, game room, PC room, kitchen, dining area, guest bedroom. The garage connects to dining area.

The front door and the garage door leads into the walled courtyard, with heavily secured parameter: security camera, guard station, sensory detecter, and iron gate.

The courtyard contains a rock garden, and a zen-like fountain. Gravel car road leads from the garage through the iron gate.

Ground area: Sauna, connected to the house. Biking and hiking trail that leads into wildlife area. Marsh not far, with a boat shack that contains kayaks.

The platform juts out from the base of the second floor, over the cliff. The library on the third floor overlooks it through the glass. The master bedroom area is behind the platform, separated by the glass sliding doors. The platform is long and wide enough to have a outdoor pool, an equipment shack (which is against the house), and a fire pit.

Answer
I know my dream house very well ... I picture it often

it is a small white cottage , surrounded with a small overgrown garden
the kitchen window overlooks the garden and there is a table just window height , so I can rest my arm on

the house is in the middle of a field , with nothing else around for miles
the field is filled with dandelions and a small brook runs through it
it is bordered with trees all around

Good places to have sex.. ideas?

Sergio Ram

My Girlfriend and I were talking and were trying to make a list of:
Romantic
Exciting
Random
Etc.
places to have sex.

Of course there's the beach/car/etc. but what are some that most haven't thought of? realistic though please

Answer
dig out,vehicle,bed,sofa,elevator,bathroom,against a wall,in the water,rooftop,parking garage,balcony,porch,deck,chair,water bed,movie theater,mall,train,in a club/bar,friend's house,on a boat,in a canoe/kayak,on stage,hotel,motel,inn,suites,pool table,hood of car, hammock, restaurant, on kitchen table, ski lift, on operating table, bathroom/shower, in jail, dungeon, cave,in the wood, on a cliff over looking into the city lights, sex on the sand, film shoot, in swimming pool, underground tunnels, at playground after hours, tree-house, fort, castle, limo/stretch hummer, office desk or teacher desk, in the brushes, stranger yard, basement, attic, church, graveyard with cars, cemetery, cottage, lake house, summer house, island, park, waterfall, in train tunnels, under an over pass freeway at night, zoo, museums, on top of a washer or dryer, car garage, storage unit, in a Satellite dish, abandon warehouse, abandon factories, abandon lots, abandon faculties, at the dump,stairwell, lighthouse, on rocks, tower, brothel, cat-house, library, community center, in meadows, in rose garden, inside pyramid, mine field underground, raft, shooting range sound proof, gazebo, golf course, closet, Dark room developing photos, kissing/photo booth, voting booth, hot tub, Jacuzzi, stream room, interrogation room with one sided mirror, on hay, in a barn, Fireplace, bathtub with bubbles, sleeping bag, tent, camping, cabin, studio loft, bell towers, corn maze, hill,dig a hole 4 ft down, Ghost town, military base, rv, wine cellar, fun house, auto shop, carpenter shop, online webcam, teepee, etc

Thursday, March 6, 2014

kitchen table?

Laura M

I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of table would be good for a kitchen. I want something that looks good but can handle the hot plates of food and cold glasses without causing damage. I hate glass so that won't work. I also have kids and need it to be cleaned easily. HELP!!!

Answer
there's a medium size wooden table that can be extended from either end, with 2 benches for people to sit on, or a wrap-around type of bench, [with apolstery on the seats] check out the store Ikea, that's what we have and it looks so cozy in a corner. or anywhere.

Where to buy kid-sized tables & chairs that seat 6+ kids?

tanner

I'm looking for sturdy/durable kid sized table & chairs that will fit 6-10 children. The chairs must have backs on them. I'm not looking for the cheap particle board with laminate over top, I want something that will last & that's easy to clean. It would be nice to find some kid sized plastic/metal type of tables that you can fold in half, and nice folding chairs, but wood will also work. This is for children mostly age 3-5, with maybe a few 2 & 6 yr olds. Not wanting to spend too much money, nothing over $500, but I'd like to keep it closer to $200 if possible. Do you know where I can purchase this?

Answer
Here's a few links that I found... I can't find any that are exactly what you wanted:
http://www.kaplanco.com/store/trans/productDetailForm.asp?CatID=1%7CFC1020%7C0&PID=31333P - It doesn't fold

http://www.baplaysets.com/shopping/ag_tableschairs.asp

I really liked this one, but it's more of a picnic table then just tables and chairs. The benchs don't have backs either.
http://www.littletikes.com/kids-toys/endless-adventures-fold-store-picnic-table-combo-pack?utm_source=Nextag&utm_medium=CSEs&utm_term=203-451A

I'm going camping, what should i bring?

Q. I've never been camping before and i wanted to know what should I bring? and if anyone has any good ideas on things we can do to have fun... Its going to be a big group of my friends about 15 of us total....
I've never been camping before and i wanted to know what should I bring? and if anyone has any good ideas on things we can do to have fun... Its going to be a big group of my friends about 15 of us total....

*Fun Things*
*Fun Things*

Answer
YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE MORE, LESS OR EVEN DIFFERENT ITEMS. USE YOUR BEST JUDGEMENT. TOO MUCH IS OK, TOO LITTLE ISN'T.TOO LITTLE ENDS UP COSTING YOU TOO MUCH BY HAVING TO SHOP AT A CAMP STORE OR DRIVING A DISTANCE TO GET TO A REGULAR STORE. THAT JUST TAKE TIME AND MONEY FROM YOUR TRIP. IF YOU BRING TOO MUCH JUST PUT THE THING YOU DONÂ¹T NEED A SIDE . IT WILL BE MORE COMFORTING TO KNOW IT IS THERE ANYWAY. THE POINT IS TO HAVE FUN AND GET A WAY FROM THE EVERYDAY LIFE AND GET A LITTLE R & R, GO HIKING AND SEE NATURE. RUNNING TO THE STORE FOR THINGS YOU FORGOT IS JUST NOT ON MOST PEOPLES TO DO LISTS............ SO GO PREPARED!!!
More is always better, you be the judge!

[___]....MONEY FOR CAMPSITE AND OTHER EXPENSES

SHELTER/SLEEPING
[___]....AIR MATTRESS OR GROUND PAD OR COT
[___]....BATTERIES
[___]....BLANKETS, PILLOWS
[___]....SMALL BROOM AND DUST PAN
[___]....CAMERA/FILM
[___]....FIRST AID KIT(BIG AND LITTLE ONES
FOR HIKES)SNAKE BIT KIT
[___]....FISHING STUFF, FISH KNIFE OR
HUNTING EQUIPMENT
[___]....FLASHLIGHT and BATTERIES
[___]....AX OR HAMMER AND HAND SAW
for cutting branchs
[___]....GAMES: CARDS/OTHER BOARD GAMES
[___]....GUN, AMMO, PEPPER SPRAY
if you feel you need it.
[___]....MAPS
[___]....POCKET KNIFE
[___]....PAPER/PENCIL, PEN
[___]....PROPANE BOTTLES
[___]....ROPES
[___]....SHOVEL
[___]....SLEEPING BAGS
[___]....TARP for tent ground cover
and one for covering gear
[___]....TENTS AND POLES AND STAKES
[___]....TRASH BAGS
[___]....WATER BOTTLES OR CANTEEN FOR HIKES
[___]....BACK PACK FOR HIKES(LUNCH)
[___]....BAD MITTEN , BALLS, BATS,
OTHER OUTDOOR GAMES.....
[___]....CHAIRS, (FOLD UP)
[___]....COMPASS
[___]....WHISTLE
[___]....NOTE BOOK AND PENCILS
[___]....LANTERN
[___]....WORK GLOVES
[___]
HYGIENE/CLEANING
[___]....BABY SUPPLIES
If you have a baby.
[___]....BATH TOWELS, WASH CLOTHS
[___]....CAMP SHOWER
[___]....WASH TUB FOR SPONGE BATHS
[___]....CAMP SHOWER
[___]....DISH TOWELS, BRILLO OR SCRUB PAD
[___]....LOTION,SUNSCREEN
[___]....INSECT REPELLENT,
INSECT CANDLES, SPRAY
[___]....LIP BALM
[___]....TOILET PAPER
[___]....SOAP: DISH/HAND/CLOTHES
Biodegradable if possible
[___]....TOOTH BRUSH, TOOTH PASTE,
COMB/HAIR BRUSH, DEODORANT, FEMALE NEEDS..
[___]....ANY MEDICATION
COOKING/EATING
[___]....BIG BOWL FOR WASHING DISHES
[___]....BLOCK ICE OR DRY ICE
[___]....BRIQUETTES
[___]....BBQ UTENSILS
[___]....PROPANE OR OTHER FUELS FOR STOVES,
LANTERNS, HEATERS....
[___]....WATER PILLS AND/OR FILTERS
[___]....COFFEE,SWISS MOCHA,HOT CHOCOLATE
[___]....CONTAINER for w/WATER minimum 5 gallons
[___]....CUPS,PLATES (PAPER ?)
[___]....FOOD KNIVES SHARP(STAKE TYPE)
[___]....FORKS,SPOONS, BUTTER KNIVES
[___]....GROCERIES (ENOUGH FOR DURATION)
[___]....ICE CHESTS
[___]....LIGHTER FLUID
[___]....MATCHES (WOODEN STRIKE ANY WHERE)
[___].... BABY FOOD
If you have a baby.
[___]....POTS/PANS,DUTCH OVEN
[___]....SPATULA, SERVING SPOONS
[___]....STOVE/BBQ
[___]....TABLE CLOTH
[___]....TEA KETTLE

CLOTHING
[___]....LARGE BAG FOR DIRTY CLOTHS
[___]....UNDERWEAR
[___]....LONG PANTS
[___]....LONG JOHNS/LONG UNDERWEAR
[___]....SHORTS
[___]....T-SHIRTS
[___]....BUTTON UP LONG/SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT
[___]....SWEATER/SWEAT SHIRTS AND PANTS
[___]....SOCKS
[___]....?BANDANNAS
[___]....SLEEPWEAR
[___]....STURDY SHOES AND HIKING BOOTS
WALKING TENNIES FOR AROUND CAMP
[___]....BATHING SUIT
[___]....HATS
[___]....WOOL HAT
[___]....GLOVES FOR WARMTH
[___]....JACKETS HEAVY
[___]....RAIN JACKET AND PANTS
[___]....SEWING KIT
[___]....
OTHER
[___]....
[___]....
[___]....
[___]....
[___]....
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[___]....

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Camping at bigbear help!!?

BIGBALLER

my friends and I are planning on heading out to big bear to camp next weekend(may19). We want to go to the lake but at the same time have an outdoor experience. Im a big guy so the closer the camping ground the better. I wouldnt mind walking a little though. We need a place where we can cook, have a fire, easily access th lake, restrooms(really close), but get a outdoor experience. We will be using tents to sleep there. We are looking for one that if free, though if we had to pay how much? do we have to reserve? can someone give me some hints on a campsite that meets our recommendations? if we need to reserve, how?

Answer
Ok here is the scoop, the best campground at Big Bear lake is Serrano(A) however it is reservations only and gets booked up six months in advance. $28/night, $56 double site, $38 hookup site. Camping fee includes entry for 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle. A $5 fee for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.

@ ALERT THIS CAMPGROUND IS TEMPORALLY CLOSED TILL MAY 31

The next best campsite at the lake is Holloway's marina and resort (B) However it's for the RV crowd primarily and reservations get booked 1 year in advance.

Moving away from the lake but still within walking distance of town and the lake is Pine Knot(C) however it is just like Serrano in that it is reservation only 6 months in advance.

The next closest camping areas are primitive yellow post sites up between mill creek road and skyline drive(D) however they are primitive which means no water, no toilets. They may have a fire ring and may have a picnic table and you must purchase the adventure pass to use them at $5 a day $30 for the year. These also have no reservations needed but because they are so close to big bear they get taken quickly, arrive mid week to get the best spot. There are other dispersed camping areas but this area is the best in relation to the lake.

Going farther out is Hanna Flat(E) and Holcomb Valley (F) also reservations only.

If your a hiker that opens up one more option, Doble Trail camp(G) this site is on the PCT within walking distance of a trail head parking area. However it to is a primitive camp site.

Campsite and dispersed camping info
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=29
http://www.fs.usda.gov/activity/sbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/?recid=26225&actid=34

Map to camp sites
http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.25495,-116.91170&z=12&t=T&marker0=34.26470%2C-116.91595%2C2.4%20km%20NxNW%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker1=34.24539%2C-116.93614%2C2.4%20km%20W%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker2=34.23476%2C-116.88294%2C2.7%20km%20ExSE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker3=34.21485%2C-116.95260%2C3.7%20km%20SE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker4=34.28772%2C-116.97873%2C5.1%20km%20N%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker5=34.30268%2C-116.89985%2C6.6%20km%20N%20of%20Big%20Bear%20Lake%20CA&marker6=34.30034%2C-116.82402%2C4.7%20km%20NxNE%20of%20Big%20Bear%20City%20CA

Good luck getting reservations
http://www.reserveamerica.com/

Accomodation in Patnem Beach, Goa?

logiebaird

Can anyone recommend anywhere?

Answer
Patnem Beach, Goa, India

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Patnem beach, south of Palolem beach (just over the rocks) is a beautiful palm fringed bay with another continuation south over a little headland. It's essentially a little Palolem, with fewer people, fewer beach huts and restaurants, fewer palms and fewer hawkers and gawkers. It's a great alternative to Palolem if you are looking for somewhere a little more laid-back and cheaper. It's definitely not a second-best to Palolem though, with good accommodation and restaurants.

Facilities at Patnem beach
The beach has a good selection of restaurants and stalls. The beach road has travel agents who can change money (the nearest ATM is at Canacona), Internet access, motorbike and bicycle rental, convenience stores, kayak rental and small sailing catamarans can also be rented.

Surfing at Patnem beach
On most days in winter there is a tiny wave that could be surfed with a longboard or fat fish. Occasionally the swell is a little bigger, and you're looking at 3ft on the face at best. But, the water is warm and there is rarely another surfing in sight. Only cheap boardboards can be rented, so you'll need to bring your own equipment. The surf at Palolem is much the same.

Accommodation on Patnem beach
Patnem accommodation prices are cheaper that in Palolem. Most accommodation at Patnem is beach huts on the beach (INR700 at Christmas). There are some guesthouses on the beach road (INR500 at Christmas) and some just of the beach north towards Palolem. There are several houses and rooms with bathrooms and kitchens for rent, which can be good for larger groups and long stays, but all are a little away from the beach.

Beach huts
There a many little beach hut communities down the beach. Just ask and look around.

Mountain Palms
t: 9823491734
Nice sturdy beach huts at the southern end of the beach. The huts have solid wood walls, concrete floors, attached bathrooms, table and chairs, ceiling fans, power, mosquito nets, good mattresses and bedding. A few are beach facing. The restaurant serves great food, provides bike rental and arranges taxis and dolphin trips. Run by Ramnath and his great team, always willing to do anything they can to help, without selling you anything. INR1,000 at Christmas.

Home
t: 2643916
e: homeispatnem@yahoo.com
The best place to stay on Patnem Beach. Home offers real rooms, rather than beach huts, with each room being spotlessly clean and of different sizes, all with private bathrooms and a good European style restaurant. INR500 - INR 1,000.

Is it a requirement to have table cloths at a wedding?

I am having a beach themed wedding next summer. We decided to have the reception at a rental beach house and I want it to be really a relaxed, laid back atmosphere. I really like the the wood design on the tables and don't want to cover them up. But a couple of family members we have talked to about this say table cloths are a requirement. They tell us that it would be more like a bbq or a buffet, than a wedding. We are having the wedding in the afternoon and we are only serving finger foods/appetizers. There is not going to be assigned seating, or even enough seats for everyone to sit all at the same time. So do I have to have table cloths for the tables that are only going to have food on them?

Answer
Tablecloths do dress up a party, and make it more formal, a little more coordinated looking.There are no rules about it though. How lucky that the wood of the tables is pretty for you.

A compromise might be in order, have a tablecloth for your cake table [you do want that to be smashing] and maybe the serving tables, and leave the wood exposed on the others. Plenty of time to find a tablecloth that will go with your cake, or make it stand out. Do you have someone in the family that sews? A tablecloth is just four hems, and it can be done on a sewing machine. When you pick out your cake, go to the fabric store and look around. Take the sewer with you, and pick out something that does not easily ravel.

Is it possible to have a chair for everyone? You could beg or borrow folding chairs from family and friends, young and old, have illnesses and pains that standing for long periods difficult. Is space an issue? If you are just having a cocktail party, 1/2 hour and that is it, OK, less of a problem.

Over bed bench/table…?

Q. Is there an over bed bench/table I could buy for a single bed like this one:
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/categories/departments/bedroom/tools/bedroom_rooms_ideas/?icid=gb%3Eic%3Eleft_menu%3Ebedroom%3E130x115%3Eroom_ideas#/20121_bers06a_01

Iâm looking to put my TV, games console etc. onto it to save space in my extremely small bedroom. It will be push up against a wall but over my bed. The bed is very low on the floor (about 3 inches gap between the floor and bed). If it helps my theme is red, pine, white, light grey. Thank you ^.^

Answer
You could find a console table that is big enough for that they are narrow and built of the ground. Console tables work for any room and add a sense of style from entry room to bedrooms.

looking for 2 hardwood garden benches and one table?

they can be painted (pref white) or plain teak or similar

Answer
If you are from UK or not (if you just want,too), you may try ordering it here:
http://www.bransonleisure.co.uk/html/wooden_benches.html
Branson Leisure Ltd,
Fosters Croft, Foster Street, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9HS
Tel: 01279 432151, Fax 01279 432151

You may also google garden hardwood benches or hardwood benches and then if you want to have it made to order, you can request the furniture shop owner to make your design. It's up to you. You've got a lot of choices.

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Beach Themed Reception?

FireWife33

Help!! I have decided on a beach themed reception, but have no idea what to do for centerpieces or favors. I don't want to spend a ton of $$, and we can't have anything with an open flame at our reception hall.
I was thinking of the flame free tea lights, and something with seashells and starfish on the tables. Have any ideas for me??

Answer
I am having a beach themed reception. Here is what I am doing. For centerpieces I used octagon beveled mirrors and used spray adhesive to put sand on top of mirror. In center I placed a blue pillar candle and tea light. All around the candle I hot glued sea shells, starfish, and sand dollars. I used blue gems around the candle to make it stand out. I also used raffia to make a bow around the candle. It wasn't too hard to make, just time consuming. Being crafty is a bonus. For favors I am doing every other seat wine bottles with a sticker with our names and date and tied with a blue bow. Then every other alternating seat I made organza bags filled with m&ms and a favor sea shell tag. If you want pictures let me know and I would be happy to send them to you. Good luck. I think a beach theme is a great idea and so many things to accessorize with.

simple wedding centerpieces/table decor?

soon tobe

Have anyone ever seen the diamond table scatter/crystal gems on tables at weddings? Where they with candles? I am thinking of doing this and wanted to know if it was in good taste or does it look cheap and tacky? Thanks

Answer
This is what we're having for our centerpieces. We're using these candle sticks:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d185/smiley_in_nyc/longstemmedglasscandleholders.jpg

I got them from DollarTree.com

And I'm scattering seashells and dried aqua flowers around them for our beach theme wedding. I'm sure you can use the diamonds instead.

What should you bring in an SUV for some camping on cross country trip?

agreeableo

I want to know what to throw in the generous space in my Toyota Highlander for me to camp, as much as I can stand, in both commercial and public (government owned) campgrounds. Readers answered my question about commercial campgrounds allowing an SUV with a tent to rent a full-service hookup spot. The answer was that they likely would and that non-commercial spots would be good too. I am still wondering how to do this because I am horrible at simplifying anything. My direction is to complicate everything. Now I am thinking any savings at the pay campgrounds with a full hookup will be offset by the cost of new equipment I would have to buy and in time and comfort. Since I might end up only camping out for 1-2 days at a time to save money and maybe even enjoy the outdoors, I am thinking it might be better to just plan on staying at a regular campsite that allows me to pull in with the SUV, set up a little tent and do without electric/water hookups and such at a full service spot. However, I've not camped at all since the Army in 1953, so don't know what to bring. My only other camping experience was in my own camper/truck RV that wrecked and nearly killed me and later a regular full size rental RV that was much more pleasant. Unfortunately, I don't have money for an RV. So to still get outside a motel, I am thinking the solution is more simple camping. Heck, I might need to just sleep in the back of the SUV on a good mattress,at the rate I'm going. I will be purposely homeless and living on that old fixed income (like almost broke) in June. Moving to try and find less expensive digs in Las Vegas.

Answer
Car camp "bumming" is not a big deal -- I have done it many times in my life. Even just crashing in your car it's nice to spend a few bucks for the campsites with an electric hookup. Buy the newest Rand McNally campground guide to the USA and pick small "mom and pop" campgrounds rather than the KOA and other commercial operations. Most of the family run campgrounds, especially out west, are quite nice. I've been at some where they had really nice private shower houses and bring you fresh coffee cake in the morning. Most such places will have a picnic table at each site as well as the electric connection. Get a cheap electric tea kettle or small Mr Coffee to heat water and an electric frying pan to cook in. I've even traveled with a tiny "half-pint" microwave oven. Anything you need to cook can be handled with those, Keep them stashed in a plastic dishpan that you can then use to clean up with (most campgrounds have bathrooms and shower houses for hot water.) Bring a couple of plastic tablecloths to cover the picnic table (you can get clips that will keep the corners from blowing up in the garden departments of places like K-Mart and Target.) Bring one of those $10 folding chairs. A couple of large cheap beach towels are handy for showering -- get skimpy thin ones and they will dry faster, draped over the car hood in the morning. Bring a small cooler, preferably the "soft" collapsible ones. A set of plastic dishes, bowls, cups and silverware and a plastic spatula and serving spoon -- all of them cheap at the K-mart or even large drug store picnic goods displays. A small bottle of Dr, Bronners liquid soap (I like the almond type) that they sell at health food stores is great for washing yourself and the dishes as well as rinsing out socks and underwear. Keep a couple of hanks of parachute nylon cord for rigging clothelines or tying up the tent. A swiss army knife or multitool that includes scissors and a small saw is handy. Also matches, since some campsites will have small barbecue grills you can cook on. Bring a couple of plastic gallon jugs (or just buy bottled water gallons and save them) to fill at the campground sinks for water for drinking and cleaning.

Sleeping in a spacious tent is more comfortable than the back of the car. Check Craigslist for a used one (I got a terrific 8' x 8' x 6' tall tent for $100 on CL last summer) or check out Campmor.com for a nice full sized 3 or 4 person one around that price. It makes a big difference being able to stand up and move around. You can get an inflatable mattress for under $20 -- very comfortable to sleep on either in the back of the car or in the tent. Pick one with the electric inflater included or buy a decent hand pump. Inflating one by blowing into it will make your head spin. Buy an LED headlamp or two for lighting around camp and in the tent. Places like Harbor Freight Tools and Autozone have nice cheap ones. I also like having a hand crank radio -- LL Bean sells them. You just crank them to charge the batteries and its nice to have something to listen to in the tent or at the picnic table. Also a small cheap plastic table fan (again, something to find at discount stores or drug stores) and an extension cord to run into the tent on hot nights.

Keep all your stuff in large tote bags or plastic milkcrates so it is easy to locate and to load and unload out of the car. use an old pillowcase to collect dirty laundry -- some campsites will have coin op washers and dryers.

Personally, I love the "gypsy" life of driving to a new campground every night on wandering cross country trips. Some of my favorite memories are of the times I did this throughout the Western States. There is a great sense of freedom in having everything you need stashed in a car and being able to set up your "homesite" each day in half an hour or so. Anyway, I hope you find some of my tips useful --have fun and good luck in Vegas!

How to pack for camping and have everything organized?

rocio

we enjoy the outdoors and camping, we have bought many items during the years and now we have many things, and they get everywhere in the car during the trip. How do you pack kitchen items: paper plates, utensils, paper towel? bed items (they are bulky)? mosquito repellent bottles ( they love me )I usually put kitchen stuff in a plastic container, but to reach the bottom I have to take everything on top. Any creative ideas? tips? I may buy a space saver bag for the bedding, has anybody tried that.

Answer
For car-camping I use a medium-size Rubbermaid Action Packer bin with sheets of plastic (lexan? stuff from Home Depot) cut into 11" tall dividers and duct-taped into place for my kitchen box. There's room in the box for my pots and pans, three propane canisters, plastic plates and bowels, napkins, trash bags and space for most of my dry foods. On the very top I lay my large griddle, cutting board, campfire grate, collapsible sink, axe, folding saw and 1/2 rolls of paper towels. I have a mesh organizer I made myself and screwed to the inside of the bin's lid to hold my cooking and eating utensils.

I can then strap my Coleman stove and el-cheapo propane grill on top of this. When I get to camp, all the stuff on the top of the bin comes out and generally stays out until it's time to pack-up and go, and the stuff underneath is stored vertically instead of flat, so there's no digging for buried items. The lid, with the utensils attached, also comes out and stays on the mesh shelf under my camp kitchen unit (small folding table with grill shelf).

Generally speaking, each person -- child or adult -- is responsible for carrying their own clothing and sleeping kit. All our sleeping bags compress well into their stuff sacks, and we use self-inflating mattresses that also roll-up tight. The sleeping bags go inside each person's duffel bag or backpack on top of their clothing and personal items, and the mattress gets strapped outside to the top or side. Clothing is organized into dry bags to protect from any weather or mishaps, and for organization. We also use one of the drybags full of clothes with a pillow case instead of a pillow. Each person is also responsible for their own toiletries, which go in a small nylon bag stored the outside pocket of the duffel bag or backpack, along with sun block, insect repellent, flashlight or headlight with extra batteries.

If you are using regular bedding you'll find that sleeping bags will take a lot less space and weight, particularly if you use a compression bag (just remember to loosen the compression bag during storage at home so the insulation doesn't go flat). Our bags compress down to about 9x12". As mentioned above, we put a pillow case over our clothing's dry bags to use as a pillow, or you can get inflatable pillows. Also, camp towels or large "Sham Wow" type towels take up much less room than regular household towels but work just as well, and dry more quickly.

The tent, 2 LED lanterns, 2 bag chairs, roll-up table, dining tarp with poles go into one large duffel. This sometimes leaves one or two loose chairs to sling over your shoulder.

If necessary, I can stack the two coolers, Rubbermaid bin, stove and grill onto a folding luggage cart and drag it to the campsite on one trip, then return and strap the water container, large duffel, and camp kitchen to the cart for my second trip.

care guide for land hermit crabs!?

Mark L

ok im going to be getting a hermit crab in a month or two and it would rock if someone could give me some tips .

Answer
Owning a hermit crab is fun, but it's a lot more work than you probably think it is. If you want the hermit crabs to live long (yes, contrary to popular belief they can live for more than a year), you need to take proper care of it. So here's a few pointers:

1. NEVER listen to the pet store people. They almost never know what the hell they're talking about. It's not their fault, they receive misinformation from the higher-ups, who also don't know what they're talking about, and thus share the wrong info with us.

2. NEVER buy a painted shell. They force the hermit crabs into the shells, so they're often too small, and the crabs are waaay stressed out. Also, the paint chips and the crabs will eat the chips and that's toxic.

3. DON'T use commercial food. It's crap, and contains preservatives that are bad for them. Give them an all natural diet instead. It's much cheaper to give them table scraps than it is buying those toxic pellets.

As for what to feed them...

Hermit Crab Food Favorites
Hermit crabs enjoy certain foods that are high in nutrients and can also satisfy them with a certain taste. Some of the hermit crab favorite foods I have collected came from the forum. I have decided to post the most popular foods.

Bloodworms (freeze-dried)
Blueberries
Chicken bone marrow
Coconut
Cuttlebone
Earthworm castings
Krill (frozen & thawed or freeze-dried)
Mango
Millet
Oak leaves
Papaya
Peanut butter (organic)
Pineapple
Popcorn (no butter or salt)
Rolled oats
Shrimp (whole)
Wheat germ
- The list was from Kilimanjaro's post on the HCA -

If it's meat, make sure that it's not seasoned or salted (and don't leave it in there too long if it's raw). If you want to buy "commercial" foods, you can buy things like bloodworms and krill.

4. There are two camps on handling in the crabbing community: the hands-on and hands-off approach. Both have their pro's and con's. On the hands-on approach, the pro's are that you get to "play" with your pets, and that they may or may not be more comfortable around you (I'm in the latter category so I can't say for sure). The cons are that you can get pinched, and that you can stress your crab out (and that's bad). The hands-off approach, the pro's are that your crabs will probably be healthier they'll be because there isn't unwanted stress of being handled, and the cons are that you can't hold your pet, and are stuck just watching it. Personally, I think that hands-off is better because all crabs are caught in the wild, and so I thoroughly believe they'll never fully get used to us. They may appreciate the food and come running when they see is, but they'll still always consider us a potential predator.

Anyway, whichever camp you decide to join... Please, please, please, please, please don't touch your crab until roughly a month after you've bought him/her. This is because after purchase, all crabs need a cool down, or de-stressing period. If you handle them during this cool down period, the chances of you killing them are much, much higher because their stress levels are already so high. They'll give you signs that they're used to you (like not running like hell when you approach), so pick up on them. But again, wait around a month first.

5. Just like handling crabs, sponges too have two camps to them. However, before picking your camp for yourself, I'm going to dispel a few lingering myths that bother the crap out of me. First of all, no, the hermit crabs do not NEED a sponge to drink from. If that's the case, all areas where the hermit crabs were caught should be filled with sponges. Second of all, no, the hermit crabs will not drown if you don't put a sponge in there. Yes, if the water is too deep they can drown, but there are other ways of preventing that. I use clam shells in the bottom of my bowls to create extra exits. Third of all, sponges really don't do anything for the humidity. Yeah, it might raise it a few percents, but that's it. Finally, for the love of god, a sponge cannot replace a water bowl. They need one...

How do you care for a hermit crab?

hughes.joe

I am thinking of getting a Hermit Crab what are its needs?

What does it eat?

Any heating needed?

e.t.c.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Taking a camping trip...?

Paige

I am taking a hunting trip with my boyfriend in November to hunt whitetails. We are taking our old camper down and I just wondered if there was anything that I wouldn't normally think of that I need to put on my list of things to pack! Thank you!

Answer
Yep, a checklist would be of great help.

Shelter

__Tent
__Ground cloth/tarp
__Extra stakes
__Shade tarp/poles/rope/stakes
__Axe or hammer
__Mat for tent entrance
__Dust pan/brush
Bedding

__Sleeping bag
__Sheets/blankets
__Pillow
__Air mattress/sleeping pad/cot/tarp
__Air pump
__Repair kit for air mattress
__Utility bags for storage
Cooking

__Large water jug & water bucket
__Coolers/ice
__Thermos
__Stove with fuel/propane
__Matches/lighter
__Charcoal/firewood/buddy burner
__Dutch oven/tin can stove/box oven/etc
__Campfire grill/BBQ grill
__Fire starters/newspaper
__Tablecloth/thumb tacks/clips
__Plates & bowls/paper plates & bowls
__Silverware/plastic silverware
__Measuring cups
__Heavy-duty aluminum foil
__Paper towels
__Trash bags
__Dish soap
__Clothes pins
__Cooking oil/Pam spray
__Containers for food storage
__Potholders/oven mitts
__Pots and frying pans with lids
__Soap for outside of pots and pans
__Cook utensils-spatula, knife, spoon
__Tongs
__Skewers/grill forks
__Can opener/bottle opener
__Folding table
__Dutch oven
__Pie irons
__Mugs/paper cups
__Mixing bowl
__Cutting board
__Ziplock bags
__Napkins
__Dish pan
__Dish rags/towels
__Scrub pad/brillo
__Seasonings/sugar/condiments
__Potato peeler

Read more: http://www.lovetheoutdoors.com/camping/checklists.htm

im going on a week camping trip?

with my family im 12 yrs and i want a full packing list im going in 2 weeks

Answer
Here's one I came accross!

* Tent, poles, tent stakes, tie-downs
* Plastic ground tarp for under the tent
* Plastic tarp for over the tent (if tent is leaky)
* Air mattress & pump
* Sleeping mats
* Sleeping bag
* Blankets
* Pillow
* Lantern
* Lantern fuel & funnel (if gas)
* Flashlight & batteries
* Portable shower
* Trash bags
* Rope (clothes line and 1000 other uses!)
* Clothes pins (amazing what a little wind will do!)
* First Aid kit
* The Camp Site
o Pitch tent on highest spot
o Use under-tent tarp---always!
o Be considerate of your neighbors
o Will the spot be too noisy? (i.e. near busy restrooms)

Tools

* Small shovel
* Hammer
* Scissors
* Camping knife, army knife
* Camping saw

* Screw drivers
* Wrenches
* Waterproof matches
* "Fire starters"
* Fire wood

Cooking

* Camp stove
* Camp stove fuel & funnel (if gas)
* Grill for fireplace
* Camping pots with lids
* Tea kettle or coffee pot
* Frying pan (cast iron?)
* Cooler & ice
* Can opener
* Bottle opener
* Spoons, knives, forks
* Plastic or tin mugs
* Plastic or paper cups

* Plates
* Bowls
* Serving spoon
* Spatula
* Hot pad
* Dish towel
* Sponge/scrubber
* Dish pan
* Nature-friendly dish soap
* Paper towels
* Sandwich bags
* Plastic food storage bags or containers

Food, etc.

* Some good almost-non-perishables:
o Muffins
o Bread
o Chips
o Peanut butter & jelly
o Cocoa
o Tea & coffee
o Powdered drink mix
o Pancake mix
o Oatmeal, granola
o Fruit (apples, pears)
o Pasta
o Canned salsa, sauce

* Non-perishables
o Canned goods
o Twinkies and Pop-Tarts
* Avoid glass containers, if possible
* Water
* Salt, pepper, seasonings
* Cooking oil
* Ketchup, mustard, steak sauce, etc

Personal Items

* If hiking, see the Hiking List
* Cash (in the local currency)
* Identification: Passport, license, birth certificate
* Towel (beach & shower)
* Wash cloth
* Soap
* Shampoo
* Toothbrush & toothpaste
* Sandals or "flip-flops"
* Lounge chairs
* Insect repellant
* Sunscreen
* Walkman & batteries, tapes, etc.

* Trail guides, maps
* Backpack
* Canteen
* Toilet paper
* Tissues
* Prescription medicine
* Sweater or light jacket
* Heavy coat
* Rain and wind gear
* Hats & Gloves
* Sunglasses
* Bathing suit
* At least 2 pairs of footwear
* One "nice" outfit

Fun Stuff

* Floats
* Frisbee, soccer ball, volleyball, etc.
* Board Games (Scrabble is my fave!)
* Deck of cards

* Books
* Camera & film
* Binoculars
* Bird & Plant ID Books

Campground Features to look for...

* Tent spots available?
* How many cars, people, and/or tents allowed per site
* Pool/swimming, ball courts, other amenities
* Adult only or are children allowed?
* Are pets allowed?
* Fire places at each site
* Picnic tables at each site
* Camp store? Firewood?
* Camp activities (hayrides, etc)

* Discounts to local attractions
* Proximity to what you'll be doing
* Good restaurants and places to pick up supplies in the area
* Cost should be reasonable
* Trailer hookups?
* Hot Showers
* Laundry facilities
* "Quiet time" hours

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