I love Russian style sets! I find this article VERY interesting! It's shows how beneficial this fun game can be! http://en.chessbase.com/post/checkmatin ... ase-210513" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I recommend watching the video as well

Harriet that's a beautiful set! The craftsmanship is incredible!

And Aiko what's your username for redhotpawn? I'd be fun to play ya sometime. Mines Dja427

Chess sets can be VERY expensive! The worlds most expensive chess set is $9,800,000 but most quality sets are usually from $100-$500 ish. Even if you don't play they're still beautiful and cool to have in your house. Here are my favorite ones http://app.thechessstore.com/product/PSBB375DP/" onc...

Anybody here play it? I've gotten into it and bought myself this elaborate chess set. If any of you have some nice sets i'd love to see em.

Brunãozinho wrote:Daniel, dealing with people close to you is sometimes that complicated. Talking honestly and openly is the best thing to do when things aren't going good.

That's how it is now. Things are much much better and she's now more open about things.

I really don't know how to help her but I really want to because I know she has good in her because she has helped me through depression and has always been there for me. We've been friends for a long time and she finally told me that she's a horrible person and I could do better. I asked her why an...

the plant is in a terrible potting medium and container

I know that nurseries sometimes add hormones that cause them to flower. However I don't think those chemicals can last for 3 years, right? Also I don't do anything special for this plant. None of that darkness crap or anything.

You have to remember that these animals have adapted to living in the desert.

A little early wouldn't you say?

She's doing kinda better I just gotta convince her not to drink. She's not an alcoholic but i fear that if she gets really depressed then that may change.

Hi Daniel I'm really sorry about your friend and I know what having a loved one going through a chronic disease is like. My father has been sick with fibromyalgia for as long as I can remember and it takes his toll on him with constant fatigue and pain. Drinking at her age is not healthy and can se...

Minime8484 wrote:'tis true - cactophiles are among some of the most generous of any folk I've ever known.

Nice haul, Dave!

This applies to gardeners/collectors of all kinds of plants not just cacti.

Can't wait for this! I'm lovin Bromeliads just as much as cacti now. Are you gonna launch a Bromeliad forum along with the site and maybe a sub forum for other tropicals?