[KimC]

Please pray for my mom (and me). I think she’s had another stroke. Thanks!

[KimC]

Another squirrel solution has emerged. When at the big box store shopping for the recommended PVC T, cap and extension pieces, and realizing it was going to cost at least $150-ish to build the plaster of Paris and oatmeal bait trap, as I was discussing option with an employee, a couple nearby overheard. They offered suggestions because they live in the country and have terrible squirrel issues.

He recommended taking the cheapest peanut butter and adding A&H baking soda till it is very stiff and easy to roll into small balls (I asked, but he didn’t give any measurements or quantities, only till it’s VERY stiff). He said that something happens chemically in the digestion process and it terminates the squirrel. I have never heard of this. Their squirrels burrow into the ground and he freezes and then tosses peanut butter balls into the holes, but believed they could also be left elsewhere for tree-dwelling squirrels.

He didn’t believe cats would eat peanut butter. Does anyone know if they would? If they don’t, I’d just put the peanut butter concoction on the fence rail, but if they would, I’d rather put the baits somewhere that cats can’t get them. I’m now trying to think of ways to put them out so that only squirrels or maybe rats can get to them. Anyone have suggestions?

It’s a far more cost effective solution than buying all the expensive PVC. I was shocked at how high the prices are. The least expensive T alone was over $35 and they had even more expensive ones than that.

Has anyone heard of this ‘recipe’ before or have suggestions of how to inexpensively put this kind of bait out? If you try it, please let us know how it works.

[KimC]

in the seventeenth chapter of Luke it is written that god is in man not one man but in all men, does that mean we are all collectively god and are linked with the one true source with our true almighty mother father ..??

I am going to accept your post as an honest search for Truth. That being the case . . . If you do not believe God’s Word is from Him, the ONLY God, Creator of all, then there would be no point in you reading further because all responses from me (and most of the people here on FS) will be based from a Judeo-Christian worldview, referencing Scripture, wherein the Bible is THE authority and written Word of God.

If Luke 17:21 is what you’re referring to, Jesus was talking to His disciples, those who believed in Him and received Him as the Son of God, the Creator of the universe. Humans are part of God’s creation, not God, and we are linked TO Him when we acknowledge He is God, received His gift of salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ, believing that He (Jesus) is fully God and fully human, accepting His sacrifice for our sins, receiving Him as our Savior, and making Him Lord of our lives; then submitting to Him/His Ways (turning from our previous sins/ways and following only Him). So, no, we are not collectively God, or even (little-g) god(s). Nowhere in the Bible, which is the inerrant, infallible Word of God does it refer to God as “mother.”

1. who said there shall be no other god but me…??

God (Ex. 20:3).

1. who are the blood sacrifices and rituals truly for…??

The blood sacrifices in the Old Testament were for atonement to cover the people’s sins from year to year because Jesus had not yet come to die for the sins of the world, thus satisfying once and for all the need to atone for sin (with a blood sacrifice). (Ref Exodus, Leviticus)

1. what true righteous all loving creator/parent will allow another to do anything bar kill their child[ren], just to test a faith…??

God, the only righteous Judge gave free will to His creation. Killing children was a pagan practice in ancient days to sacrifice to their (small-g) gods (who were fallen entities who rebelled against God and set themselves up as (little-g) gods). As free-will beings, God allows His creation to make all kinds of mistakes. When we follow Him and learn His ways, which are higher/better than our own, and submit ourselves to Him, we will not want to harm anyone, let alone our own offspring or anyone else’s.

1. what true righteous entity gives free-will then says feel my wrath…??

God, as the righteous Judge, who allows us to freely choose who to follow/serve and who to worship has told us in His Word that the wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23), and that those who rebel against Him and choose not to follow His ways will have consequences of that rebellion, or life. It is our choice. (John 3:16)

1. does free-will come with caveats…??

The 10 Commandments were given by God to guide mankind and set boundaries. We choose to, or not to, follow His ways. Deut. 28 lists the blessings of obedience and consequences of disobedience.

1. if free-will comes with caveats what are those caveats…??

lots of questions for lots of confusion within the bible that has been infiltrated by man and evil entities

Read Deut. 28.

1. what does the cross truly represent…??

The cross was a Roman implement of suffering, pain and death. What it represents in modern time varies by culture and person. It perhaps did not even look quite like the crosses represented today. It is Jesus’ sacrifice through His death that should be focused on and what THAT represents, not an implement used by the Romans to execute people.

1. what is the shape and foundation of the cross…??

This is not the point. See above.

1. fold up a cross and what does it become…??

This is not the point. See above..

1. when you draw from top of handle of the cross at the angle to the winged part then from the wing part to the tip of the cross and repeat on the other side, what does a cross become…??

This is not the point. See above.

1. why has the pointed sword been made in the shape of a cross…??

This is not the point. See above.

1. why is that we get cross at someone or thing that is being naughty…??

Irrelevant. Modern-day English vernacular. This is not the point.

1. why is it we cross a road street and-such…??

Irrelevant. Modern-day English vernacular.

1. why is it that many worship [war-ship] a cross of Jesus when the cross is of evil entities and not of Jesus as Jesus did not invent the cross…??

Ask those who worship crosses. I worship Jesus.

1. if there be only one true god then why are there many many gods reported through history…??

The (little-g) gods of history are fallen entities (commonly referred to as fallen angels by most) who rebelled against God and allowed/even encouraged humankind to worship them as gods (little-g).

1. what are the trumpets that brought down the walls of Jericho…??

Israelites blew rams’ horns (shofars) for specific ceremonies and at God’s instruction. It was the power of God that brought the walls down, not the horns (trumpets).

1. why are all bibles copyrighted when gods word was long before mans copyrights…??

God’s Word was originally written as manuscripts on parchment and the common materials of the day. Man copyrights written material that they have a financial interest in producing in order to protect legally so they can make money to continue producing it. That is man’s modern system, not God’s instruction.

1. why are there many different versions of the bible…??

Because there are multiple manuscripts discovered over time, and many humans created translations and versions that they wanted to reproduce in mass.

1. why are there many different faiths and religions…??

Because humans have free will, minds of their own, differences of opinion and ideas of what they believe, and the freedom to put those ideas and beliefs into practice in the way they see fit.

1. where does all the different faiths and religions stem from…??

Many come from the worship of pagan (little-g) gods/fallen entities throughout history, others are from differences of opinion among religious people and cultures around the globe.

1. can you name a religion that has not caused harm loss or injury or been deceptive in any way shape or form…??

Jesus’ teachings. He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life; and no one comes to The Father except by Him. (John 14:6)

1. why are all religions full of cult like mentality…??

Mankind is fallen, sinful, in rebellion to God and has the free will.

1. what is gospel [go-spell] music…??

A genre of traditional American Protestant music rooted in religious revivals of the past.

just a sample of many many questions that i have concerning the infiltrated many different versions of the bible

is it not true that god is in us all thus the church is also in us all and we do not need a physical building whereby blood sacrifices are rife by drinking the blood of christ,

See above. God is not in ALL. The church is not in anyone. Beginning with Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection, those who are in Christ are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and no physical building is needed, although it can serve as a convenient place for Believers to gather to worship, study and fellowship. Blood sacrifices ceased after Christ became the sacrifice for our sins. Only those blood sacrifices and drinking blood that are demonic/occult/sinful remain today. There is no need for further blood sacrifice because of Jesus Christ. If you are offhandedly referring to the practice of Communion, study 1 & 2 Corinthians.

1. who or what is truly christ…??

Christ (capital C)—Jesus Christ—the only begotten Son of the Father, who is fully God and fully man, came to sacrifice Himself for our sins. Died, was buried, rose from the dead, and sits at the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19, Luke 22:69, Acts 2:33). There is NO other. Anyone claiming to be is antichrist.

1. who or what is satan-claws…??

Have never heard that term before. Perhaps an Internet search will answer your question.

1. who or what is Yaldabaoth…??

According to Wikipedia, this is Latin for an evil entity/deity in various Gnostic sects.

1. what does T-minus mean with [NASA]…??

I’m sure you can search the Internet for this.

1. what does kneel and clasp hands and bow heads to the cross truly mean…??

Ask someone who worships in that way. Perhaps a Catholic?

1. why does coca-cola have the design of the image of santa that we see in red-costume…??

No clue. Don’t care what Coke does or designs. It isn’t relevant to my Faith in God.

1. why does coco-cola have the santa-truck…??

Don’t care what Coke has. It isn’t relevant to my walk with God.

1. what is the true meaning of holiday such as easter halloween christmas and-such…??

I’m sure you can search the Internet for this.

1. why is there many missing books of the bible…??

There aren’t. All the books God intended to be Canonized are there. Some would argue that certain extra-biblical texts should have been included. Others disagree. (Rev 22:18–19)

1. who removed those missing books and why did they remove them…??

Determining the Canon was a process first done by Jewish rabbis/scholars and later by early Christian leaders/scholars. God inspired the writings of the Bible and those who compiled the books to create the Canon. You can search the Internet for more on this subject. (Rev 22:18–19)

1. who or what is the chalice…??

“The chalice?” Probably need to ask a Catholic.

1. why is it Job and job spelt the same pronounced differently yet very similar in nature to each other…??

English. Look up homophones, homographs and homonyms in Webster’s dictionary.

1. who or what is the lion and serpent the bible speaks of that gives us power to tread on…??

Jesus is referred to in Scripture as the Lion of the Tribe of Judah. He gave His followers the authority to tread (have authority over) on serpents (ungodly entities). (Luke 10:19)

[KimC]

Thank you!

[KimC]

Great to know. What is your ‘recipe?’ Do you use a specific amount of each, peanut butter and baking soda? Suggestions and details are appreciated. Thanks.

[KimC]

That’s a good theory. At least one of them remains quite thin all the time and I’ve seen her up in the trees and watching birds a lot, so perhaps the others have homes and are simply prowling around.

[KimC]

Very clever. Thanks!

[KimC]

I’m with you on eradication, whatever form it takes. 🙂 And yes, we need to stick together and try to help each other however we are able. At least that’s what I’m trying to do, and I see you and many others here are too. Be blessed in Jesus’ name! And thanks again.

[KimC]

It isn’t very big even though it’s probably four-plus years old. It has been pruned to remain bush-like and not a tree due to space restrictions. Originally it was in a corner, but the other trees have grow too much and shaded it, so last year I had it pulled up and put into a 15-gallon nursery container. It didn’t have an extensive root system, so should be fine there for quite a while. I moved it to a different location hoping it would do better, but last year it mostly adjusted to the move (I think). If necessary, I can always move it again if it doesn’t like it’s current spot. I’m hoping this year it will actually grow and maybe at least bloom, if not produce. I can’t remember if I got it in late 2017 or early 2018, but it’s been long enough now that I thought it should have done something. Could have been too much shade though. It did have it’s own drip emitter, so it wasn’t from lack of water (or shouldn’t have been).

[KimC]

I like this idea/concept. Thanks for the images. Makes me think something similar might work as a better waterer for my chickens because what I’m currently using gets dirt thrown into it constantly, even though it’s off the ground at their neck level now. Appreciate the input. Thanks.

[KimC]

Thanks for your reply. I like that idea; and even thought it would work here. I was sure that at least one of the five neighborhood cats that travel my fence rail, and sometimes come down into my yard, would surely keep the squirrels (and the one rat) out of my garden, but alas, they haven’t even been able to eliminate the rat (and he’s alluded my baited trap so far this winter as well, in favor of eating my oranges on the branch high up in the tree). That’s why I know it’s time to take things to the next level, because when spring hits and my trees begin to fruit, it has to be game on with the squirrels.

[KimC]

Bless you! Talk about going above and beyond in trying to help. I’m really grateful for all the additional info and images. Thank you for your generous contribution of time and energy to post this. Very much appreciated!

[KimC]

Thanks for your response. A few years ago I purchase one from a local nursery. They only had the one variety and never mentioned that two plants or two varieties would be better, or potentially required. Mine has never done much, and has never bloomed. Last year I had it moved and put in a 15-gallon pot in hopefully a better location. No clue if there are any others in the area. I’d be surprised if there were (in the suburbs). Do you think I’m wasting my time trying to get something from it? I have no space to add a second one. If I’d known that at the time I purchased it I could have reserved space, but now other things have been planted and are better established and productive, and I’m maxed out space-wise. Thoughts? Suggestions?

[KimC]

Thanks for the input. If there’s a chance you could include a photo of what you made for the rats, that would be really helpful and appreciated in figuring out what to do related to the squirrels. This is all new to me, so trying to picture what I was originally told in my mind’s eye has been a bit challenging. Your details and description though may help a lot when I venture to the big box store to try and describe what I’m looking for. Thanks!

[KimC]

Do you have to have two elderberry plants to get berries?