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Eryngium.  Not invasive in my experience in our region, but can be pushy in the garden.  "Doesn't like to share with others".  Not easy to remove once it's in there, but no, not invasive.  But then again, my Linnaria self-sowed and was pretty in Seattle and is downright annoying here in the Chehalis valley.  My book (Sunset Western Garden Guide--gotta have it) says to sow in place.  I have never planted this plant, only maintained it.  Very beautiful.  Also, apparently sensitive to winter wetness and slugs, so sow them in a well drained, sunny location.  Not a thistle relative.  Carrot family, Apiaceae, apparently.
 

Well I finally caught up !

Now here is a few pics of the chicken tracter Einstein has been building (1 of 2 we have to build, maybe)

IF the first shipment of meaties & out of the tracter & into the freezer in time for the 2nd shipment, then we won't have to have 2.

Einstein has to add a hitch for the front so we can pull the tracter with a tracter, up to the top of the hill , then daily we can easily move it down the hill, then pull it back up to the top again with the tracter.

This is my replacement for a goat !!   

Okay, so here is my new vehicle, monthly payment less, little less insurance, and lot less $$$$ for gas. It is fun to drive...I gotta be careful...gonna get myself in trouble: 

I am assuming we still don't have a baby....How long are they gonna let you go?  My gosh....she is gonna be big enough to start school by the time you have her.  Sorry, I am sure you are hearing things like that a lot.  Yes, we remembered you knocking yourself out.  LOL.

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Originally Posted by 4cats3kids1hubby2many 

Oh.... I forgot to mention. I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic....yes diabetes runs in my family and yes I have some "immediate" family who are insulin dependent.  "Pre" basically (from what I understand) means either "shape up now" or pay the price. It sucks getting old. Oh, and my vitamin D was at an extreme low level so I am on 50,000 units for 12 weeks (a week) and then recheck and back to 1,000 units a day if that works. Again...stinks getting old.

Getting old is not for wimps. It takes a tough bird to overcome all the hurdles we have to deal with.

 This is so my fault! I haven't gotten Chloe's doll's quilt done yet. If I would get it and the taxes done this weekend, things would be all lot better in the universe. 

4cats3kids1hubby2many,

Have you looked into joist hangers?  They make framing SO MUCH EASIER!!  You can get them at Home Depot in the 'fastener' aisle.  I also highly recommend that if you're going to try it yourself that you use screws (galvanized, please, or they'll rust) so if you make a mistake you can fix it much easier than if you used nails.  Get two drills - one with the appropriate bit on it to pre-drill the hole and one with a driver bit on it to screw in the screws.  What else...  Ummm...  Measure twice, cut once?  Spend the extra $$ on pressure treated wood and have your structure last ages longer than if you had saved.  Um...  Yeah.  That's all I got in the morning.

If I wasn't so far away, I'd come teach you - or do it for you while you made me food - but just the thought of driving to Omak makes my butt hurt and my eyes all gooey.