Monthly Archives: June 2010

Magi Dragons

Posted on June 30, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

From the dragon cave Magi Pattern

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Wintergreen

Posted on June 30, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

(gaultheria procumbens) Also called partridge berry, periwinkle, spiceberry, checkerberry, deerberry teaberry boxberry, wax cluster, Canada tea, and mountain tea, this small, creeping evergreen is a native of southern Canada and the United States.  The leaves contain oil of wintergreen and … Continue reading →

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Blue Sky, Red Sun

Posted on June 29, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

1. Get a glass of water. 2. Pour a drop or two of milk into it – not much! 3. Give it a stir so it’s well-mixed. 4. Turn off the light. 5. Shine a white light LED flashlight through … Continue reading →

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As addressed to Delta

Posted on June 28, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

I was originally supposed to fly out of MSP on flight 2051 on 6/17/2010.  Unfortunately, you downgraded that flight and left 27 people stranded, including my three year old son.  I surrendered my ticket and flew out instead to LAX.  … Continue reading →

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Medieval Household Beer circa 1512

Posted on June 27, 2010 by The Garden Goblin

1 gallon water 2 1/4 pounds pale malt 1 1/4 pounds amber malt 1/5 ounce hops Yeast Mash grains for 2 hours in 170F water.  Sparge until 1 gallon of liquid is obtained.  Boil with hops for 2 hours.  Cool … Continue reading →

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