Monthly Archives: June 2010

Pictures of Purple Clematis

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This will be the last post I write today about flowers, unless I get really ambitious and post those photos I took earlier in the Spring. Maybe, maybe not.

These photos are of the Purple Clematis we have growing on some lattice attached to the base of the chimney. They are hidden on the side of the house, so we don’t see them all too often, but when we do, they are really very enjoyable to look at.


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Pictures of a Tiger Lily

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Sometimes I impress myself with my photo taking skills. Then, I remember that all I am doing is pointing the camera at something and clicking the button. It does all the work, but I am still going to take credit for these awesome pictures that I just happen to get.

In this post, I am going to show you a few pictures of a Tiger Lily. These flowers are in bloom right now and we have tons to look at. We have a great row of them surrounding the end of the driveway, so it’s nice to watch them do their thing.


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Pictures of Blue Hydrangea

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Okay, it’s almost the first day of Summer around these here parts. Well, I guess it is everywhere, but it’s especially exciting here because we have some really great flowers in the midst of their bloom. I will show you some nice photos of them in this and the following posts.

In this post, I am going to show you some pictures of our blooming Blue Hydrangea. Last year, we didn’t get any flowers because I mistakenly pruned the Hydrangea bush. This year, I didn’t make that mistake and the flowers are blooming like crazy.


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Flowers Blooming in Wilmington, NC

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Here’s another post about Wilmington, NC. The same day my mother sent over the orange sunset pictures, she also sent over some really great photos of Pink, White and Red Knockout Roses and Pink Hydrangea. I hope you enjoy them.


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Orange Sunset in Wilmington, NC

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I though these pictures were pretty cool. My mother, who lives in Wilmington, NC, sent them to me the other day. I always like pictures of really orange sunsets. I actually took a few last year and the year before to post on my other blog. I guess I’ll have to start filling this one up too.


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Ant Control With Termidor

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If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s seeing ants walking around the inside of a house. It always makes me think that there are more ants where the few I see come from and it also makes me think that there are just billions of them in the walls. I know that’s probably not true, but I really try to be offensive when it comes to termite and ant control in the home.

Last Summer, I saw a few black ants walking around the driveway. I watched them do their normal “ant” thing and then I watched them walk towards the garage. That’s when I freaked out. I knew for sure they were trying to get in. Again, I do not like ants anywhere near the house. I had to do something.

Later that day, I went out to Home Depot and picked up the typical ant and termite control. I sprayed all around the perimeter of the house and watched the ants continue to survive and thrive. They would disappear for a few days and then come back and give me the finger. Yeah, yeah, typical big box store shopper. Autumn came and I didn’t see any more ants. I guess they went into hibernation.

A few weeks ago, I started seeing ants again and I started thinking they were after me again. What did I do? I went into the garage and got out that old ant spray and started spraying, but this time, the ants didn’t even care. They marched right through and laughed at me. I knew there had to be a better solution. I called a pest control company.

Here are the prices I got. For termite control, it cost about $700 to do the perimeter of the house. For ant control, it cost about $170. I think they come every few months or so. The guy started telling me that the price changes if I wanted the “guarantee.” That’s when I hung up. I can’t stand salesy companies. Just come out, do the job and leave. I am not trying to start some relationship with you. Here’s my request – Fix the ant problem. No, they can’t do that. They want you to sign some contract, have a guarantee and go on dates three nights a week. Again (this seems to be my life story), I have to do it myself to get the job done right.

I began poking around the internet for an effective ant control solution for homeowners. I needed something that would allow the ants to pick up the poison and bring it back to the nest. That’s the only way to do it. If the poison just kills the ant before it gets back to the nest, that queen is just sitting there making more ants, so it’s not really going to get the job done.

While doing my research on what gets rid of ants, all roads kept leading back to Termidor. Termidor is a chemical that controls ants and termites. That’s a double bonus. Apparently, it does everything I said I needed it to do and it’s very highly rated among existing users. I ordered a bottle from PestMall for about $62.

Termidore SC - Termiticide, Insecticide - Termite and Ant Control

Termidore SC - Termiticide, Insecticide - Termite and Ant Control

Now, here’s the strange part. On the Termidor website, they say that you need to be a certified or licensed Termidor pest control guy to buy this stuff. Well, I am here to tell you that I am not certified and I have a bottle of the stuff sitting in the garage. Also, the first website I found that sold Termidor, sold it for close to $100 for the same size bottle I got for $62. Okay, I am just warning you that apparently the pest control industry is a bit shady. Do your research.

Since I already had a nice sprayer, I did the typical application to the perimeter of the house. I instructed my better half not to kill any ants, if she sees them. We need them to be carriers back to the nest. Since the application a few days ago, we have seen about five ants. I am not sure if they will be the carriers we are looking for, but I am fairly certain this chemical is going to do the job.

I am going to keep my eyes peeled over the next few weeks and will report back with my findings. Actually, if you don’t see another post about this, just assume that the problem has been solved. If you do see another post, it will be a “complaining” post, because that’s usually where I get my inspiration.

Over and out.

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Just Noticeable Difference – It’s Getting Really Annoying

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Just Noticeable Difference or “JND” is probably one of the most annoying things in the world. What is JND? Well, it’s basically the “…smallest detectable difference between a starting and secondary level of a particular sensory stimulus” (Wikipedia). What it really is, is when either the retailer or the Federal Reserve are stealing from you.

I know you have seen it. The most prevalent example these days is a half gallon of ice cream, or what used to be a half gallon. They aren’t half gallons anymore. Now, they are a “thin” half gallon. I’m not even sure what the content is now because I refuse to buy them. What happened was the size got smaller and the price got higher. What? Oh yeah, it’s happening all over the place. It’s how retailers deal with inflation and make more money at the same time. Trust me, the retailers are at fault too. It’s not just inflation. I know of companies still charging that additional “fuel fee” for deliveries.

The whole reason I bring this up is because I went food shopping the other day and became angry while browsing the shelves. It’s not the prices so much that bother me, it’s the fact that the food items keep getting smaller. I just want to tell these people to keep the item the same size and charge more. Very annoying. I mean, I can deal with the added expense better than I can deal with getting two of the item or having to run back out to the store to get another one of whatever I am talking about.

Yeah, but that won’t happen. Here’s what will:

- Item keeps shrinking
- The price stays the same or increases
- Item gets to a point where it can’t shrink anymore without upsetting customers
- Retailer decides to offer a new item that’s twice the size of what they are currently offering, but at twice the price
- The larger item is the same size as the item originally was

I am not sure about you, but that’s what I call theft. It’s theft plain and simple. It’s theft from the retailer and it’s theft from the Federal reserve for pumping so much currency into the currency supply. Again, who pays the hidden tax called inflation? You do. While the government’s debt becomes worth less and less, the general population pays more and more. Hmmm, makes you kind of mad, doesn’t it?

If you have no idea what I am talking about, I advise you read, “The Creature from Jekyll Island by G. Edward Griffin.” It will shed some light on the whole situation.

I’ll leave you with a good example of what I bought the other day. Take a close look at the weight of each product. Hmmm…

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Napoleon Dynamite – Ending Scene

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One of my favorite movies of all time is Napoleon Dynamite. I know, I know…either you love this movie or you don’t. I happen to love it and I’ll let you in on a little secret. The more you watch it, the more you notice. By the twentieth time, you’ll appreciate the movie a heck of a lot more than the first time.

There are many great things about this movie, but I think there is general agreement that the best part of the movie is the ending scene. A few things happen. First, there is a sort of closure. Second, there is a tetherball game, and third, there is some awesome music.

I happen to be a big 80s music fan, so it’s no surprise that “When In Rome – The Promise” is tops on my list. 80s fans love that song. Watch the video and I think you’ll agree.

Another, but less known song is also in the ending scene of Napoleon Dynamite. This is the song that’s right before “The Promise.” It’s called, “Music For A Found Harmonium.” I’m not sure who wrote this song, but I find it very satisfying. There are actually many versions of this song on the internet, but one I really like is by the “Penguin Cafe Orchestra.” I think the organ gets a workout during this one.

Basically, what happens in this final scene and the music they chose to use for it are my reasons for loving it so much. If you have anything to add, please leave a comment.

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Watching Avatar – The Movie

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I just finished up watching the movie, Avatar. I have to say, it was a very good movie.

This is something that I asked for. I am not the movie person in the house, so when I want to watch something, I need to put it on the “list.” Somehow, it eventually shows up here and I get to watch it. If I’m lucky. Tonight, I was lucky.

I am going to post the trailer here. I can’t really explain what the movie was about because it was pretty long and had a few different layers. What I will say is that if you plan to watch it, you should dedicate about three hours to it. It’s good and the special effects are amazing.

Here’s that trailer…


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Crazy Fast Go Kart

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I used to have a go kart when I was a kid. I remember that it used to sputter when I tried to go fast. It had a weak lawnmower engine on the back of it, so it kind of bogged down a bit. Every once in a while, I would get one tire to spin…in the wet grass…when I leaned all the way over…away from that tire.

Well, they don’t make go karts like they used to.

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