Ask a male gardener

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:04 pm

Well in the spirit of BabyRider, Lady Cop and Consigirl let me be the first male to jump in. Lady Cop says everybody will be doing it by morning and I hate the thought of being the last one.

Ask away.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:11 pm

Clint, how did you get to be such a really decent and good man? i like you a lot. :-6

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:19 pm

Clint wrote: Well in the spirit of BabyRider, Lady Cop and Consigirl let me be the first male to jump in. Lady Cop says everybody will be doing it by morning and I hate the thought of being the last one.

Ask away.

Will you come over with your rottotiller and do me a number on my garden????:D

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:19 pm

LC,You know how to ask the tough ones.

Assuming you are right, I would say it began with great parents. I had some pretty wild years in my 20s but I married a wonderful woman who prays for me a lot. And any good in me was put there by God.

I like you too.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:21 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: Will you come over with your rottotiller and do me a number on my garden????:D
I'll borrow some money for gas and be right over. :wah:

orangesox1 · Post by **orangesox1** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:31 pm

What happened with your job interview that you didn't know what job it was for?

:-2 :-2

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:38 pm

orangesox1 wrote: What happened with your job interview that you didn't know what job it was for?

:-2 :-2

I talked to the owner of the search firm that somehow let my e-mail that confused the situation out the door. He offered to pay for my gas. I thoght I would rather have him working to help me find a job than have him pay me off and forget me. He immediately referred me to his top consultant and said, "Well, the good thing is that this has made us more aware of you". They are the top firm in the NW for my line of work.

I haven't heard from the city I interviewed with and I don't expect I will.

orangesox1 · Post by **orangesox1** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:44 pm

What kind of work are you looking for?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 7:51 pm

Public Administration. I have considerable experience as a Public Works Director and City Manager. I gave some other things a try but I don't get much interest in my resume from any place other than government. I've come to grips with the idea that I'll probably be doing that until I retire at 80 or so.:wah:

Dizz · Post by **Dizz** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:32 pm

My 11 year old son is OBSESSED with building cities. He carves them out of the sand, he designed his own mud mix to do it. He plans, landscapes, makes signs for it. He's done this for the last 5 years! He's also gifted and has always been fascinated by cityscapes and infrastructure. His dream is to become a civil engineer. My question to you is, what education track do you recommend? How do I steer him the right way, since he hasn't waivered in his dream?

BTW, engineers are common in my family. My dad and sister are aircraft engineers and my cousin is the city manager for Vancouver. :-4

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:47 pm

Dizz wrote: My 11 year old son is OBSESSED with building cities. He carves them out of the sand, he designed his own mud mix to do it. He plans, landscapes, makes signs for it. He's done this for the last 5 years! He's also gifted and has always been fascinated by cityscapes and infrastructure. His dream is to become a civil engineer. My question to you is, what education track do you recommend? How do I steer him the right way, since he hasn't waivered in his dream?

BTW, engineers are common in my family. My dad and sister are aircraft engineers and my cousin is the city manager for Vancouver. :-4

Put him on a math and spatial thinking track......he will need math to do an engineering degree. IF you can afford it - get an autocad program for his computer. I would also suggest getting him into a musical instrument for a few years. There is a direct correlation between kids who play an instrument and the development of their math and spatial abilities. They come from the same place in the brain. Hope this helps.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:52 pm

Dizz wrote: My 11 year old son is OBSESSED with building cities. He carves them out of the sand, he designed his own mud mix to do it. He plans, landscapes, makes signs for it. He's done this for the last 5 years! He's also gifted and has always been fascinated by cityscapes and infrastructure. His dream is to become a civil engineer. My question to you is, what education track do you recommend? How do I steer him the right way, since he hasn't waivered in his dream?

BTW, engineers are common in my family. My dad and sister are aircraft engineers and my cousin is the city manager for Vancouver. :-4

Great!!! People with that much passion for cities are rare.

He will need lots of math to become an engineer. Engineers that work for cities as City Engineer or as consultants need to be able to interpret and apply law. They also need a good understanding of urban planning.

Some engineers love design and are happy living in that world without getting involved with the political end of things. If they want more than design and want to become a City Engineer, they should learn about political science and public administration.

I hope he stays interested and becomes an engineer that can solve some of the difficult infrastructure issues facing the aging cities he will be helping.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:53 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: Put him on a math and spatial thinking track......he will need math to do an engineering degree. IF you can afford it - get an autocad program for his computer. I would also suggest getting him into a musical instrument for a few years. There is a direct correlation between kids who play an instrument and the development of their math and spatial abilities. They come from the same place in the brain. Hope this helps.

Great advice.

cars · Post by **cars** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:47 am

Clint wrote: Public Administration. I have considerable experience as a Public Works Director and City Manager. I gave some other things a try but I don't get much interest in my resume from any place other than government. I've come to grips with the idea that I'll probably be doing that until I retire at 80 or so.:wah:

Retire at "80", don't you want to take some time to smell the Roses? :-2

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:12 am

cars wrote: Retire at "80", don't you want to take some time to smell the Roses? :-2
I figure I'll have about 20 years left to do that.

I have two aunts and an uncle who are over 90 and going strong.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:16 am

canaan wrote: What did you do for you mom this past mother's day?
Wow, I had to think. That was a long time ago. If I remember correctly, I sent a card and called her.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:27 am

Do you do exercises specifically to stay in shape?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:33 am

canaan wrote: If you had to opportunity to change one thing in your past would you do it? Or leave it as is because that is what builds character...
I woud have listened to the wise advice that was offered to me and taken action on it. That way I wouldn't have had some of the character building experiences I've had.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:38 am

Accountable wrote: Do you do exercises specifically to stay in shape?
I don't like excercising for the sake of staying in shape. I try to engage in physical activity that produces something. Yesterday I spent three hours going up and down on a ladder to install some motion detector lights at the Synagogue. I know that was excersise because of how my legs felt when I was done.

I need more excersise.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:54 am

Should I set up another break in?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:08 am

Accountable wrote: Should I set up another break in?

Thanks for the offer. I know you just have my health at heart but I don' want to see the Rabbi that upset again soon.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:39 am

Why are you such a nice guy?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:46 am

canaan wrote: Have you ever broken someone's heart?
Yup. I hate to admit it but when I was young and inexperienced at life I did stupid things. It didn't seem like a serious thing then. When I look back on it, after raising a daughter, I see how serious it really was.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:49 am

chonsigirl wrote:

Why are you such a nice guy?
Assuming you are right and I am a nice guy, I would say it began with great parents. I had some pretty wild years in my 20s but I married a wonderful woman who prays for me a lot. And any good in me was put there by God... it certainly wasn't my doing.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:56 am

Do you wish some guys would weigh in on this thread every once in awhile?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:02 am

Accountable wrote: Do you wish some guys would weigh in on this thread every once in awhile?

Where are they when you need them? :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:05 am

Most fun school prank?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:09 am

This was cruel but I still get a kick out of it. We had a very old Latin teacher who had bad eyesight. She used to try to pick up knot holes off of the hardwood floors. We would put things on the floor to confuse her. Terrible.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:13 am

canaan wrote: Do you ever want to slap someone? just WHACK! and then walk away....
Yes. I sometimes do that in the morning when I look in the mirror. It helps me wake up.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:25 am

Clint wrote: This was cruel but I still get a kick out of it. We had a very old Latin teacher who had bad eyesight. She used to try to pick up knot holes off of the hardwood floors. We would put things on the floor to confuse her. Terrible.
You're too good for that!

And you had Latin! Yahoo!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:07 am

Clint wrote: Yes. I sometimes do that in the morning when I look in the mirror. It helps me wake up.
Reminds me of that classic Skin Bracer commercial.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:53 am

Accountable wrote: Do you wish some guys would weigh in on this thread every once in awhile?

ACC....women are more inquisitive....no lets be honest...downright nosey.

Clint....How old is your daughter and what does she do ? Does she live near you and who does she take after...you or your wife ?

Have you got any other children ?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:03 pm

Bez wrote: ACC....women are more inquisitive....no lets be honest...downright nosey.

Clint....How old is your daughter and what does she do ? Does she live near you and who does she take after...you or your wife ?

Have you got any other children ?
I have a son and a daughter, one is a little over 30 and the other under. She takes after me in a lot of ways but she has her mother's beautiful singing voice.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:08 pm

canaan wrote: What is your favorite reality show?
Watching my grandchildren play.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:19 pm

Clint wrote: Watching my grandchildren play.

How many grandchildren have you got and what ages etc are they ?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 1:28 pm

Bez wrote: How many grandchildren have you got and what ages etc are they ?
I have four, ages 3-7. They are the best looking, most charming and brightest children alive.

theia · Post by **theia** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:09 pm

Clint, what is the best thing for you about being an american? And what is your strongest belief?

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:32 pm

A male gardener....what do you like to grow?

I love hibiscus. Am wondering if you could tell me how to winter them over.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:20 pm

theia wrote: Clint, what is the best thing for you about being an american? And what is your strongest belief?
The best thing about living in America is freedom. I donÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t mean the freedom to do anything I want to. I mean the freedom to do what I believe is right and good.

My strongest belief is in God and that He created each of us and loves us as a perfect father loves his children. Hand in hand with that is my belief that Jesus is the Messiah and He shed His blood as the perfect sacrifice for mankind.

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:25 pm

CountryDweller wrote: A male gardener....what do you like to grow?

I love hibiscus. Am wondering if you could tell me how to winter them over.
I do enjoy gardening in real soil. The gardener I'm was refering to for this thread is that I am a Forem Gardener.

I like to grow a garden with the basics; spuds, carrots, corn, squash and green beans. I also like to grow roses.

Dizz · Post by **Dizz** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 9:29 pm

nvalleyvee wrote: Put him on a math and spatial thinking track......he will need math to do an engineering degree. IF you can afford it - get an autocad program for his computer. I would also suggest getting him into a musical instrument for a few years. There is a direct correlation between kids who play an instrument and the development of their math and spatial abilities. They come from the same place in the brain. Hope this helps.
That's good advice from you and Clint! He's already playing the trombone and loving it. In 6th grade he tests on the Star Math Test at a 12.9 grade level, but that is only a few problems he's tested on. His math skills have always been very high. As far as autocad, I might do that in a couple years. For now he loves to play Sim City 4! Wow!

I'm hoping that if he sticks to it, he might solve many headaches that come from the poor planning of others.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 11:25 pm

Clint i have always thought you are a great man! you really stand out in my mind.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:06 am

Can I have $10?

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 7:11 am

Clint wrote: I do enjoy gardening in real soil. The gardener I'm was refering to for this thread is that I am a Forem Gardener.

I like to grow a garden with the basics; spuds, carrots, corn, squash and green beans. I also like to grow roses.
do you grow roses competitively? Don't you think the rules of judgment pay far too much attention to symmetry and not enough to coloration/variation?

Clint · Post by **Clint** » Sat Sep 24, 2005 9:58 am

Peg wrote: Can I have $10?
Sure, and since I'm a "nice guy" and this is Forum Garden, I'll ony charge you half the interest I usually get. Your bargain rate is 15%. :wah: If you can't pay me back, Lady Cop says she will user her persuasive powers to help me collect.