Time to move this down the line of threads ;) Wanted to share that penninsula park smells and looks amazing today and if you are looking for something to do this week it is quite spectacular at the moment and worth a visit. Pictures do not do it justice...but to wet the imagination...

Thanks for the practical advice - that's exactly the kind of thing that would cross my mind. And it isn't even the semi-pro range that one needs to consider with long hair. Watch out for those lower BTU candles too. We were at a holiday party when I noticed the distinct aroma of singed hair and turned to see the woman next to me with long strands of hair dangling over a candle.

Ever considered those commercial hair nets? I'm happy to see prevention is happening at home in this thread. I get so sick of people whose kids get hurt, then they want the manufacturers to change their designs, layouts, etc. Instead of looking at their own, well, I'm going to say "lack of forethought" for things they themselves take for granted but must teach a child. SO much of common sense begins at home. It doesn't necessarily come out of the blue. Cooking is a great place to start. Plus, it's a life skill. No one has mentioned what happens if and when someone gets hurt!?! Burns: ICE on them. Not butter, not oil, not cucumber, not tomato, not a bandage. ICE. So the burn doesn't continue to burn down into other layers of skin. Teach them basic first aid, too! Ask them how to incorporate their safety lessons from school into the kitchen. The firemen come to the schools, what would they tell them here in their own home? Much of what is not taught is what to do next. After the injury. After the call to 911 (which can be dialed from the phone in the kitchen, right?). After they run into the house, school or knock on a stranger's door when someone accosts them. (TELL SOMEONE!) So incorporate that into your lessons. It's not just cooking that these things can affect. (or is it effect?) Hair nets. There you go.

Any way to delete this post? I was able to read all the re-posts of Al's (Tapla) Container soils and water retention originals and comments and questions (lots of free time! he he) and I believe I have found the answers in there. If there is a way to delete this post. please let me know. Thanks, Robert