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Anxiety
I am sorry you are going through this. I would recommend therapy if you aren't yet doing that. I suffered for years before I got on meds and therapy, and it is life-changing. For some of us, no amount of exercise, meditation, etc. is going to overcome a chemical imbalance. Also, if your... -
Getting rid of Japanese Beetles
I let catnip grow around susceptible plants. From my experience it’s a pretty good deterrent. The few I find I just pick off and put in soapy water. Neighborhood cat also enjoys this strategy. -
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ISU Power Plant Fire?
An air compressor leaked oil which started on fire. Due to the resulting conditions in the power plant, they had to shut down.- birdflu
- Post #9
- Forum: Campus Life
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Music Monday - Favorites from the Year of your Birth
1978 Shake Your Body Down to the Ground - The Jacksons Moving in Stereo - The Cars One Nation Under a Groove - Funkadelic Don't Stop Me Now - Queen Soft and Wet - Prince If I Ever See You Again - Roberta Flack Hot Blooded - Foreigner Flash Light - Parliament Album- Briefcase Full of Blues -... -
Moving to Ames, recommendations?
If you are looking for quieter environment, rent in an apartment building/complex that doesn't rent to undergrads.- birdflu
- Post #27
- Forum: Mens Basketball
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Where is your go-to place for food in Ames?
There was a sign on the door indicating they were closed for good. No idea why. -
Where is your go-to place for food in Ames?
Drove by Cazador this evening, noticed they had closed. -
Funny/insightful Bill Simmons colum on "The Killing"
I also like the show, but I can def. see how people are turned off by the slow moving plot line. It did help to save up a bunch of the episodes on the DVR and watch them all in a row. -
Top 5 of the Top 5 threads
Re: Top 5 Doors Songs Tough for me to choose- I love The Doors. Love Her Madly Light My Fire Roadhouse Blues When the Music's Over Riders on the Storm -
So where did you tailgate on Saturday?
We also got into G7 right before it closed. Muddy, but we had a great time. Also watched some- I assume drunk- guy drive his car down into the ditch by the Haunted Forest as we were leaving. -
State Fair: Love it or Hate it?
Been a couple times since moving to Iowa and I don't see the appeal. I've always assumed it has to do with not going as a kid so I don't have the nostalgia factor at play. -
New restaurant in front of Ames Target?
I heard the same rumor last week- Olive Garden going in where the furniture store in front of Target used to be. Not sure if there is any truth to it. -
Tent recommendations
It's a 4 person, but we got a Marmot Halo 4P this spring and love it. We use it for 2 people. Full fly=stayed completely dry in a thunderstorm a couple weeks ago. -
Pazzesco Chop House in Ames
Tried this place this evening and it was really good. Friendly owner too. -
Mower height
Good points. I would also add another pet peeve of mine: staking left on the trees until the wire, rope, or whatever was used starts to strangle the trunk. -
Woman Killed By Train In Ames
Raven Gileau, ISU student, identified as woman found on RR tracks Name released, confirmed as a student.- birdflu
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- Forum: Campus Life
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All time favorite band.
The Doors Buddy Holly and the Crickets Queen GNR