Category: poison

08/05/11 07:01 - ID#54866

Deadly Nightshade

At brushwood (e:yesthatcasey) told me he likes to eat random red berries from bushes. He wasnt sure which berries so he tried this one random berry but decided it was the wrong one. I was terrified but he didn't die. For future reference this is deadly nightshade and what I was afraid he was going to eat.

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Words: 62
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/05/11 07:02

Category: holidays

08/05/11 06:38 - ID#54865

Wedding Rehersal

At the wedding rehearsal.

If I ever get married I am going to aim for simple. I can't even imagine what (e:Mike)'s wedding will be like.

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Words: 31
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/05/11 06:38

Category: clothes

08/05/11 04:22 - ID#54864

Minus the green shirt and purple tie

We went to JCPennies and were looking at suits when the woman swooped in put a for sale sign up. $500 later we have outfits for the wedding.

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Words: 31
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/05/11 04:22

Category: food

08/05/11 02:35 - ID#54862

Boston Market Plastic Update

Boston Market finally switched from plastic silverware and massive throw away plastic containers to real silverware and plates for dine in customers. I am happy about this change I used to not go very often because of it (e:paul,43253)

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Words: 42
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/05/11 05:04

Category: holidays

08/04/11 10:11 - ID#54860

Holly's Bachlorette

(e:terry) sang but the song kept cutting out and the screen scrambled.

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Words: 15
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/04/11 10:11

Category: thursday

08/04/11 08:57 - ID#54859

Minus tiny

I cried a "tiny" bit because the gang wasn't complete.

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Words: 20
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 08/04/11 08:57

Category: buffalo

07/31/11 08:43 - ID#54838

Gypsy Moths in the City of Buffalo?

This property on summer street between deleware and elmwood has gypsy moths in their front yard. I can't believe they, or their neighbors haven't gotten rid of them. I am think about killing them myself. The thought of gypsy moths infesting the city freaks meeting out. Is there someone to call about this?

paul writes at 09:34:01 08/01/11 - Comment #64046: I sent it to her too.

tinypliny writes at 08:42:58 08/01/11 - Comment #64045: Good catch. this is the CLR office in East Aurora: :::link:::
It does seem more botanical/agricultural than the other one.
21 South Grove Street
East Aurora, NY 14052-2345
Phone: (716) 652-5400
Fax: (716) 652-5073
Email: erie@cornell.edu
Deborah A. Roberts
Executive Director

kookcity2000 writes at 11:23:23 07/31/11 - Comment #64044: also, we used to have gypsy moth tents in one tree in my parents house. They were about that big and I always freaked out about them but they never really hurt the tree much at all. They eventually stopped coming back.

kookcity2000 writes at 11:17:49 07/31/11 - Comment #64043: I think you may be confusing the Cooperative Extension with the ILR: you see the ILR is Industrial Labor Relations, a different part of the university from the Co-Op extension. Maybe try contacting the East Aurora office instead.

paul writes at 10:49:22 07/31/11 - Comment #64042: I wrote to them, here it is: I found what I think was a gypsy moth nest on summer street between Delaware and Elmwood. I am especially concerned about this as I live and have a large garden only a few block away on Linwood and North.

Have you seen other cases of them in the city? Not sure what should be done.

The tree is on the front lawn directly to the left of the large glass and titor house on the south side of the street. I posted a picture of the nest here.

:::link:::

I would be happy to direct someone to the location if required. If you are the wrong person, do you know who to contact?

tinypliny writes at 10:32:03 07/31/11 - Comment #64040: You know I am always surprised that you notice these things.. I think I must be walking with my eyes closed because I go by that block a million times and have never noticed it. Same with the maple tree blight. After you pointed it out, all I see is blight and moths everywhere. '

In fact I think this office might also be able to answer the maple tree blight question..

tinypliny writes at 10:21:31 07/31/11 - Comment #64039: Can you send them an email with your pic and the exact address? They have to take this sort of infestation seriously.

tinypliny writes at 10:19:16 07/31/11 - Comment #64038: I am not sure they are open at 9:50 PM on a Sunday evening...

paul writes at 10:06:05 07/31/11 - Comment #64037: Did you call?

tinypliny writes at 09:54:01 07/31/11 - Comment #64036: The USDA website has some detailed information on these moths. Apparently they are one of the most highly studied species in N.America. :::link::: and :::link:::

From their site:
"Over the last 20 years, several millions of acres of forest land have been aerially sprayed with pesticides in order to suppress outbreak gypsy moth populations. Though some areas are treated by private companies under contract with land owners, most areas are sprayed under joint programs of state governments and the USDA Forest Service. Your local extension service can provide more detailed information about programs in your area."

I followed that link to :::link::: the Cooperative Extension System Offices of USDA which lead me to Cornell University Cooperative Extension :::link::: which lead me to Erie County Cooperative Extension: :::link:::

And this is the website you need: :::link:::

Contact information:
Buffalo
Cornell ILR in Buffalo
237 Main St.
Suite 1200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Tel: 716-852-4191
Fax: 716-852-3802
ilr-buffalo@cornell.edu

Services Offered in Buffalo
Human Capital Development
Labor Programs
Lead-Based Paint Training
Workplace Health & Safety
Buffalo Education Center

:::link:::

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Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 07/31/11 08:46

Category: food

07/31/11 08:39 - ID#54837

What is broasted chicken?

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Words: 2
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 07/31/11 08:39

Category: food

07/31/11 02:39 - ID#54831

Banana Bug

So I woke up and rushed out for the garden walk this morning. On the way out of the kitchen I grabbed a banana and was eating it in the backyard without looking. When I finally looked down I noticed there was a wiggling worm and worm poops inside, yuck!

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Words: 52
Location: Buffalo, NY
Last Modified: 07/31/11 02:39

Category: buffalo

07/31/11 02:23 - ID#54830

The garden walk

Today we went on the garden walk with (e:Matthew)'s mom. Although I love little summer, I can't stand being so crowded.

I know I am biased but our garden is totally amazing. I wish more people came that way. Everyone goes where the clusters are. Maybe if our neighbors do it next year.

Here are some of the pictures I took.