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  "Sprouting" ... Does anyone here do this?

  by RubaDub in

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  i didn't want to hijack the "how to save money" thread, but just wondered if anyone else here does his/her own sprouting (making sprouts from beans or seeds).. if you buy sprouts in the supermarket, they can very expensive, expecially if you like to mix 2 or 3 types within a salad.

  additionally, if you don't have easy access to an asian market, the long white bean sprouts can be expensive.

  locally here in miami, we pay about $2 for just a 12 ounce package.. i started sprouting my own things several years ago, not so much to save money, but more to have a fresh supply of sprouts and not have to go to the store as often.

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  amicus

  Great topic.

  I'm not currently growing sprouts as most of the food growing in my suburban back yard gets tossed into the compost pile during the summer months. The summer output far exceeds my demands.

  In the winter months sprouting provides a fast easy way of providing "fresh, nutritious" food. Any seed that will grow in soil can be sprouted.

  Grains, legumes and vegetables are all fair game.

  Basically it's like starting seeds for a garden, but you use mason jars and water rather than pots, soil and water. Keep the seeds moist but not saturated until they sprout. I first used plastic lids manufactured just for this. Now any non- toxic screen that can be secured over the top of a mason jar is fair game. I haven't tried old nylon hose..but I bet they would work.

  Radish sprouts added to a salad are killer!
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  The Republican Party Frustrates me!

  by free2beme in

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  being a former witness, when i first left the religion, i thought it would be a good idea to stick with a party that was fairly conservative in their stand.

  although, in many ways i did not agree with them, i liked the republicans more then the democrats.

  so i registered republican.

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  Of course, in 2000, Bush runs and he wins (sort of) by being a younger Republican and maybe able to connect to the next generation of Americans born after WW2. He wins again, because everyone could see Kerry was even a bigger prick then him.

  I usually vote 3rd party candidates (vote your conscience and all that). So I'm pretty sure I didn't vote for Gore, Bush or Kerry during these two elections. Having said that, I'm not sure Bush really ever won at all. I think the International Community should intervene here in the US to try to insure that our electoral process is above board. We certainly aren't setting a high standard for free and fair elections as things stand now.
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  Question for longtime JWDers

  by JimmyPage in

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  so what was it like at the beginning of jwd?

  was it lonely?

  how does it compare to now?

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  amicus

  Outlaw,

  This post made me think about some of the "old-timers", including Larc of course. I'm sorry to hear he passed on. Larc was one of the best. He and I used to pm each other occasionally when we thought things were getting too bizarre. I'd saddened to hear that he'll never be able to pop in here with us, but my life is the richer for having known him.
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  Question for longtime JWDers

  by JimmyPage in

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  so what was it like at the beginning of jwd?

  was it lonely?

  how does it compare to now?

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  amicus

  But sadly far too many situations arose where people were becoming abusive so chat was shut down.

  A Ventrilo style voice channel would be a nightmare then as well.
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  Question for longtime JWDers

  by JimmyPage in

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  so what was it like at the beginning of jwd?

  was it lonely?

  how does it compare to now?

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  amicus

  back in the day, there was a chat feature...and you could see who was in chat and there was ALWAYS someone to chat with. ..so it was never lonely.

  lisa

  That was a nice feature. I wonder if anyone has tried a JWD ventrilo channel?
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  Your Favorite 80's Music Groups or Songs - What Did You Like ?

  by flipper in

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  the 1980's was certainly a strange time for rock groups, and musical development.

  lots of techno, beginnings of alternative , and some rock n' roll groups trying to push along.

  what were your favorites ?

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  amicus

  Roxy Music

  Every music collection should have a copy of "Avalon".

  Split Enz

  Tim and Neil Finn are so young in that video! Was it really that long ago? Lets see, all my Split Enz are on lp records and my Crowded House are all cd's, so I guess it was!
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  Pellet stove owners - can you give me some tips?

  by UnConfused in

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  what would you change if you could?

  what do you like / hate about it?

  thanks / cheers!

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  Not much help here, but I'll share what I can. I recently purchased a woodburning stove. After spending a good amount of time checking brands and prices I decided on an Osburn from Canada. I'm very pleased with the quality of material used and the workmanship. I'm fairly certain they make Pellet Stoves as well.
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  my story while listening to "the great gig in the sky" by Pink Floyd

  by paranoid android in

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  looking back i realize that the way it was handled was probably the best of my experiences with committee meetings.

  at this committee meeting, they asked me if i was disfellowshipped 3 months ago, i couldnt believe that!

  " i asked him why the announcement hadnt been made and he said he didnt know.

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  amicus

  I would consider it a badge of honor

  Just the fact that you have been able to sit down and write this "letter" to us shows that you have already earned that "Badge of Honor".

  The fact that you wrote it while listening to "Floyd" means that its just a little shinier.

  Welcome to JWD!
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  Put your old WTs to good use

  by MinisterAmos in

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  i would like to encourage all of you to put your old wts to good use by creating an even more hostile environment for the wtbs.

  when you dine in a restaurant out-of-town or one that you will probably not be returnng to, rather than leaving a tip just leave a wt or awake with a note that jehovah's wisdom is worth much more than a tip.

  i promise that the server will spread the word about "those damn jws" .

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  I thought you might be suggesting we use them in our gardens as mulch to control weeds. I'd gladly do so, sadly all my old literature went into my local "Recycle" bin long ago.
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  Would you die for your beliefs?

  by purplesofa in

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  do you feel so strongly about a particular belief that you would make a stand for it through death?.

  what belief is it?.

  purps.

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  Death is the easiest thing of all.

  Interesting but true. Even when one doesn't believe in an afterlife. People interred in conditions to horrid to even discuss here survive just to show they are strong enough to continue. Those same ones possibly would die without second thought to save another.