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Jananas Bananas

06-06-2011, 10:14 PM

Hi Gang! My internet keeps crashing so I can't post tonight - but I am trying to get this out to say hey!

I like the purple fruit one also, that is on the variegated one right? I think that must be half JigSaw and half Black Pearl. Not sure on the other two.

Sherry, those that I posted in the AG thread and the Pepper thread are darned mystery peppers too. I had two of them tagged as Marble and I removed the seeds from the fruit!!!!! As you can see none of them have the purple blossoms. The purple outlined one just seeing the blossoms I would say JigSaw but no variegation what so ever on any of the leaves. Anyway, I just wanted you to know that.

Well, gang it took me two hours to get an email sent off tonight, so I am going to say Bye in this post also. It just gives me such a headache when things don't work like they are supposed to. :03:

~JaNan

The Hollyberry Lady

06-06-2011, 10:20 PM

No problem JaNan...I'm tired and might hit the hay "early". I was pm-ing a bit with Zac but he's gone to bed too. Mondays make people tired early. :ha:

I was about to have my favorite snack though first...strawberry yogurt with cut up pieces of bananas in it. ;)

: )

tbaleno

06-06-2011, 10:20 PM

Janan, thanks for dropping by. I hope your internet is better tomorrow.

Sherry, you seem to be much more active tonight. Is the finger getting less painful?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-06-2011, 10:27 PM

It's on and off, Tom. I have soreness from all the constant squeezing. I hate those painkillers though and feel like I can't function. It leaks every hour or so and I have to squeeze it. I dread doing it but know it must be done. Plus I'm on 500 mg of antibiotic every 6 hours, round the clock. I really can't wait to be healed of this.

The finger itself does look a lot better though, and the swelling has gone down 95 percent! I still can't use it though because it's too sore still. Have you ever had a finger infection, Tom?

I know it's important to finish the anti-biotic because it could come back! :eek:

Anyway, you're up late Tom. Don't let me keep you up with my whining about this blasted finger. :ha:

: )

tbaleno

06-06-2011, 10:54 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-06-2011, 11:02 PM

Ouch Tom...sounds like you could use some of these zombie pills! :ha:

Sometimes I sleep the wrong way and my neck gets kinked and I feel the way you described, for the entire day. I hate it when it happens. I move a lot and toss around when I sleep so it's easy it to happen.

Sure hope you feel better but you should take something if it's bad. Glad to hear you're on the mend. I think I am too...slowly but surely. I dread tomorrow morning though because my finger fills up overnight. Maybe tomorrow will be a lot less...hoping.

So I had my yogurt and bananas and now I think I might hit the sack. It's the witching hour here (midnight).

Talk soon though. Have a good sleep and a great day at work tomorrow, Tom. :waving:

: )

ShearMe

06-07-2011, 12:27 PM

Right now I just have a gimpy arm. I think I tore a ligament next to the shoulder blade. If I even walk for a bit or do any work with it it kind of hurts a lot. Today it wasn't so bad though. I think it might be on the mend. It has been really painful for about a month now.

I pulled a muscle in my neck a few years ago... it's just now getting better to where I can move my head all the way around and I imagine it's only healed because I'm still young.

Someone needs to hurry up and make some nanobots that heal anything and everything! :08:

tbaleno

06-07-2011, 10:30 PM

I hope everyone had a good day. I noticed my banana plant outside got sun burned on the older leaves. The newer ones weren't too bad though. There was a black spot where probably some water was. I harvested my first strawberry of the season. It was nice and red.
I also went to the library where they were doing a lecture on eco friendly lawn care.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-07-2011, 10:50 PM

Well it's finally stopped leaking and it's not so sore today!!! :D I can tell I'm getting better and won't be needing anymore of the zombie pills! Extra strength tylenol can handle it from here. :ha: So glad to nearly be done with this whole ordeal. :goteam:

Hope you guys saw the pics of little Henry in the pet thread, taking a bath...

So how was the strawberry, Tom? Learn anything cool at the lecture?

It's nearly the witching hour. Time for yogurt...

: )

tbaleno

06-08-2011, 09:29 AM

How is the finger today? I bet it feels much much better now that it is on the mend. Did you ever put any aloe on it?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-08-2011, 04:37 PM

Well just when I thought it was over Tom, more crap came out this morning! :( It's actually kinda sore again because of the squeezing. I haven't used Aloe yet, but I have two kinds of polysporin...one that takes the sting out and it's helping.

I've got four more days left of the antibiotic and I'll be finished. I can't wait to be done with it all. It seems like all I do is clean the wound and take pills.

So how's everyone's day going so far? I'm deciding on what to make for dinner. Anything but chicken! :ha: Might just make a homemade sub with the works on it...including hot banana peppers and olives. I got some roast beef, cajun chicken, and black forest ham to put on it.

It's hot and super humid here today. We're talking 102°F!!! :eek: That's the humidex reading! I'm staying cool inside.

: )

tbaleno

06-08-2011, 10:18 PM

Sorry to hear about the relapse.

It is supposed to be hot here tomorrow 100F. Today I went to toys r us and bought a pool for the kids 12' by 30". I bought one last year but it had a hole in it so I couldn't use it. I expect tomorrow I'll come home from work and get in the pool for an hour or so.

I am going to hate my water bill next quarter. 1700 gallons of water is going to cost me.

I wish I had the fixing you have. You should definitely make that sub. I want pictures so I can eat it vicariously through you.

palmtree

06-09-2011, 01:34 AM

Its 2:30 am and its still 80F outside. I dont think the temperature will get much lower than that tonight. It should get to 100F tomorrow here too! Its going to be a hot one!

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 04:31 PM

Hi Alex!

It sounds like you guys are real hot there too. It's a bit cooler here today, but still a little muggy. Hope everyone's staying cool. ;)

So yeah, about this damn finger...

It wasn't really a relapse Tom...it just hasn't healed quite yet and I guess it's like the old saying goes, "it gets worse before it gets better".

This morning some of the dead skin started to come away, exposing this really red and raw looking flesh underneath! Of course I rinsed it with more peroxide and applied lots of polysporin. I called the doctor and he said this is normal, and that I am healing. There's no more fluid since the dead skin came off, and the doc said there shouldn't be anymore. No more squeezing...yay!!!

My own family doctor is away on vacation, but will be back soon. He always wants me to come see him later if I go to any outside doctors and they prescribe meds, so he can make sure things are cool. He's been my doc since I was four, and he's more like a father figure to me than a doctor. He's Chinese and he always has a crockpot of Chinese soup cooking in his back room so that when you're there for a visit, you feel like you're at a restaurant! He won't take no for an answer either, when he offers you a delicious bowl of it. I can't count the times I've sat in his office, eating his different homemade soups. I've even wished at times that I was unwell, so I'd have an excuse to go in and see him. :ha: He's so full of wisdom and great stories and he'll even sit after hours and chat up a storm. He's just the best.

Sorry Tom, no pics of the sub, but if I make another I'll be sure to snap a shot. I gotta tell ya though...it was delicious! I had tomatoes, onions, thin slices of sweet red pepper and cucumber on it too...on a really long cheesey sub bun. It was stacked so high that I put the other half in the fridge and had it for today's lunch. What can I say but...yummy!

So how was the pool, Tom? I am going swimming at my mom's in a week or so when the pool will be ready for swimming. I'm looking forward to it. Swimming is one of my most favorite things, ever since I was a kid. I just love it and I'm like a fish. I can swim super well. I was a lifeguard when I was in my early twenties.

Ok so I've babbled enough, and don't even know if anyone's around? Hope you guys are having a good Thursday. Gotta go put peroxide on my finger, but be back in a few...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 05:03 PM

Oh and Cam...

Your Canna flowers are GORGEOUS! I saw them. :goteam:

: )

Willow87

06-09-2011, 05:52 PM

Hi Sherry and everyone. How has everyone been? Thanks Sherry, I always look forward to my canna blooms every summer.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 06:24 PM

To be honest, I've been the sh*ts, Cam! :ha: I'm hoping that will change though soon.

Yes, I love Canna's as well. I have two dwarf kinds and a red stripey one.

We've been having a real heatwave here...sticky & muggy as hell.:(

One of my girlfriends might pop over later briefly. I'm definitely hiding the camera if she does. She might ask to borrow it again! :eek: She's also one of these people who likes to take shots of a person when they're not presentable, so you have to turn away from the camera, and all you see is the back of your head in the pic! She did it to me just the other night. I loaded it and posted it in the 'post and image of yourself' thread just because I posted another one before and thought it was funny. I've known her since childhood and there's a whole slew of pictures of me taken by her throughout the years, that show nothing but the back of my head as I turned away. I likely have 15 of them in total. I should make an album.

Well Cam, I guess you didn't have time to read the novels I wrote! :ha: I'll try to keep this short. Just be glad we're not on the phone or you might not be able to get a word in edgewise!

: )

Willow87

06-09-2011, 07:58 PM

I havent been following much here. Is everything alright? I cant believe you are experiencing heat right now. Its been hot and muggy here with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Today was 92 which was the coolest its been in a while lol.
That's funny that your friend takes pictures like that. I have an aunt that does the same thing lol. I hate when people take pictures of me.

tbaleno

06-09-2011, 07:59 PM

Hi all.

Sherry, the pool is finally filled with water. My kids insisted on swimming today. It was overcast and we had a severe thunderstorm warning. I let them in when the thunder was gone and they stayed in it for about 1/2 hour or so.

Jananas Bananas

06-09-2011, 08:33 PM

Hi Gang! :waving:

Still having internet issues. It is very intermittent, and I am losing my patience of which I don't have that much anyway!

Agreed Cameron - your cannas are gorgeous!

Sherry have you heard anything on your other camera yet? You need to take a bunch of pictures and load them, so you can dangle some in front of us! I hate it when you don't have a camera.

Tom you know how insistent kids are! Sounds like they had fun!

I sure hope I can load this, but I need to try before it goes off line again!

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 09:03 PM

Hi, JaNan!

Nope, I haven't received the giftcard yet. They said 4 - 6 weeks and I think it's only been 3 so far. Thank goodness I bought a new camera in the meantime. You like the pics from my Sony better, JaNan? This one actually has more megapixels but there's something about my Sony I love and I can't wait to get another one when the girtcard shows up.

I'll try to take more shots but the finger that's hurt is the finger I snap pics with so it's been a bit awkward but they haven't been too bad I hope. I'm noticing tonight that new skin is forming so I really think I'm truly on the mend.

Yeah Cam, I have a finger infection, so that's all I meant. Boy have I learned a lot from it though. I am never sticking my fingers into outside soil again, unfortunately. This is just too awful to risk ever happening again.

Dangle some pictures, eh JaNan? This thing is so gorgoeus right now, I can't take enough shots...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0767.jpg

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-09-2011, 09:12 PM

Yes, have some pictures ready in case your friend borrows the camera again! :ha:

That is one BEAUTIFUL pepper plant! I'm keeping my finger crossed that my last seed will grow. I think that thing could easily win a prize for beauty.

I got my new pump in the mail, so I got my $6 AG up and running this afternoon! I put more of the seeds you sent me in the pods. :woohoonaner: I really love these things. I will get some new pictures in the morning to load in the AG thread.

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 09:12 PM

Oh and Tom...

That's so great that you and the kids were able to enjoy the new pool. Sounds like such fun. I love playing fun games with kids in pools. I have rings that sink to the bottom and they're all different colors and it's fun to see who can get the most. I like snorkels and floating airbeds, and all the other stuff that goes along with going to the beach or a pool. I'm really into beach volleyball too and play any chance I get.

So I bet the kids are thrilled and were anxiously waiting for it to finally be filled up, so they could go in. I like those backyard pools as well that you can sit in and soak, just to cool down.

Yup Cam, we've been super hot the past few days...like 102°F!!!:eek: Uncharacteristic for us, but these days we only have two seasons anymore...winter and summer. :ha:

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 09:20 PM

JaNan, I told her it was a one time shot deal! :ha: She said she was getting a new one but I'm not sure if she did or not yet. She likes my cameras and says they take better shots than hers. I keep telling her it's because I put out more money and I don't buy the cheap ones. She doesn't seem to take the hint though.

Not to worry...I will not be camera-less again!

I think it's so pretty too, JaNan. It's hard to believe it's real, but it is. I think that aero-garden really brings out the beauty in pepper plants. The leaves actually have a bluish hue to them! :eek:

I can easily send you a ton of fresh seeds for 'little blue' again JaNan, so please let me know if you have success with the one seed you have left.

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-09-2011, 09:33 PM

I am AMAZED that you are having that kind of heat! That is Texas summer weather! I promise you I did not send it that way because we still have it! We skipped Spring too - went straight to Summer. We started having 90 degree days the second week in February.

I will let you know Sherry - that is one of the things I like about it so much is that dark navy blue shiny leaf!

How is the little Marble doing? Did any of those many blossoms set fruit?

WOW I can't believe I have stayed connected for over an hour! Better shut up or I will jinx it!!! :ha:

cherokee_greg

06-09-2011, 09:50 PM

Ok you all took my California summer. It finally hit 90 here today. Finally. Give it back to us now.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 09:56 PM

I'd gladly give it back, Greg! :ha:

We're all having a tough time with it because we had no chance to ease into this kind of heat. Air conditioning is a requirement, not a luxury. Old people and kids have a tough time with this heat.

Yeah, these are July temps for us. We get heavy humidity here and it can be unbearably sticky, lingering for days. We hopped right into summer with no spring at all...except for a few days.

The marble plant is a stunningly gorgeous plant that is now going into it's second growth spurt. It truly has me stumped though, because it has never produced many fruits...excect for a few. There's nothing at all wrong with the plant and for the life of me I struggle to understand it. I know it's something about the a-g though because this has never happened to me in all my years of growing potted peppers. The foliage is simply gorgeous though and some of the top new growth is now beginning to turn bluish like the little blue.

Here's a fruit on it tonight at the bottom of the plant that's turning orange...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0773.jpg

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Jananas Bananas

06-09-2011, 10:28 PM

Is that the very first marble that was on the plant? Looks like it still has a lot of blossoms on it.

Hi Greg! How is your variegated strawberry plant doing? Mine withers very quickly - it is so thirsty. I really need to repot it in a sponge! :ha:

I have just watched the most entertaining two hours on television. Animal planet had on cutest kittens and then cutest puppies. I was enjoying it so much!

I guess I'm going to give it up for tonight gang. :03:

G'Night all! ~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 10:34 PM

I'm just beginning! :ha: G'night though, JaNan. ;)

Oh and no that's the second fruit on the plant! :ha: The first one is red and I just snapped it off tonight.

I'm about to post a shot of my strawberry seedling in some thread or another, but it's doing very well, JaNan. :goteam: Actually you can see the red marble fruit laying beside the strawberry plant in the picture. Gonna figure out where to post it...

Greg, I really like your meditation thread a lot! :D

: )

cherokee_greg

06-09-2011, 10:59 PM

I'm just beginning! :ha: G'night though, JaNan. ;)

Greg, I really like your meditation thread a lot! :D

: )

thanks im happy you like them

cherokee_greg

06-09-2011, 11:01 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 11:02 PM

I do, and I enjoy logging on each day to read the new meditation. They're thoughtful and uplifting. :D

I also like Kevin's 'what makes you smile' thread...

: )

cherokee_greg

06-09-2011, 11:08 PM

I know I like the smile one too. Its great. I have not had a chance for the bird yet I had to take mom to the DR today for a heart test all is well. Tomorrow I have a DR appoitment my cancer DR. To day was kinda a down day for me not up to par were I want to be. I read allot of the post here during the day sometimes I just do not have the energy to reply.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 11:20 PM

It's ok Greg...just reply when you feel up to it and don't worry if you can't right away. Don't rush it...just rest and do what you can, when you can. It's all gonna be ok.

I'm glad you're in good hands and have a good doctor. I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow and your mom's test results come back happy. :)

It's ok to be down some days, and so don't be too hard on yourself or set your expectations of yourself too high. I think you're doing just great and I'm proud of you. Your gardens and plants are just gorgeous!

Don't even worry if you have to skip a day of posting in the meditation thread either. You can catch up later when you're feeling better. I just sure like it that you're back. You are a bright spot on the site, that's for sure Greg. ;)

: )

cherokee_greg

06-09-2011, 11:24 PM

this made me smile today too thanks

It's ok Greg...just reply when you feel up to it and don't worry if you can't right away. Don't rush it...just rest and do what you can, when you can. It's all gonna be ok.

I'm glad you're in good hands and have a good doctor. I hope your appointment goes well tomorrow and your mom's test results come back happy. :)

It's ok to be down some days, and so don't be too hard on yourself or set your expectations of yourself too high. I think you're doing just great and I'm proud of you. Your gardens and plants are just gorgeous!

Don't even worry if you have to skip a day of posting in the meditation thread either. You can catch up later when you're feeling better. I just sure like it that you're back. You are a bright spot on the site, that's for sure Greg. ;)

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-09-2011, 11:34 PM

You're so welcome, Greg! Glad it made you smile. :D

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/ForGreg.jpg

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The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 09:28 AM

Poor Mitchel's mom died! I just started a thread about it to offer him and his family sympathy during this difficult time...

: (

Jananas Bananas

06-10-2011, 10:00 AM

I went straight there. I really hate that.

~J

Willow87

06-10-2011, 10:30 AM

Hi everyone. Sorry that i had to go early. That's terrible, I hope Mitchel and his family are alright

The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 12:23 PM

Feel free to post in the thread too Cam...Mitchel can use the sympathy and the support. Poor guy. :(

So yeah, I was loading some shots but slow today. Hope everyone's having an ok Friday.

My finger is truly on the mend now, and there's new skin growing all around the wound. No more sting or pain today either, so I'm grateful. :)

What are everyone's plans for the weekend?

: )

tbaleno

06-10-2011, 05:03 PM

We have something called starburst in my town. It is basically a day of music and fireworks at night. I hope it doesn't rain Saturday.

Other than that I don't have much going on. I probably should mow the grass though.

I'm so happy someones finger is feeling better. Did you hever have henry kiss it to make it better? It works when my kids get boo boos.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 05:26 PM

Nope, he had no sympathy for me Tom! :ha: He still expected things to be done and treats to be on time. Even when I was napping, I was awoken by loud demanding squawks!!!

Yes, I'm so glad about my finger too. I'm starting to use it a bit again as well. ;)

I might be going out tonight, not sure just yet...

: )

tbaleno

06-10-2011, 08:05 PM

fun times!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/5819235733_dee9d3c2ef_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5819235733/)
6_10_2011_20_13_3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5819235733/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 09:26 PM

Tom, that is just terrific! :goteam: Thanks so much for sharing. What a great dad you are to get your family such a nice pool. ;)

I've been busy creating some new threads...

: )

tbaleno

06-10-2011, 09:42 PM

I've noticed all the new threads. Looks like that finger is getting a workout. Good job!

The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 10:28 PM

I really like JaNan's new one. ;)

Yup, my finger is really healing super fast Tom...I'm kinda surprised. Tomorrow's the last day of meds. Yippeeeeee! :08:

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-10-2011, 10:45 PM

Looks like a ton of fun Tom! :raftingnaner:

Thank Sherry, I like yours also! I am looking for those inspiring email messages right now.

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-10-2011, 11:15 PM

I've got some inspiring stories too, JaNan. I love stuff like this, so I'm looking forward to reading yours as well.

Having strawberry yogurt with cut up banana in it...

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Yug

06-11-2011, 02:52 AM

Anyone still up?

tbaleno

06-11-2011, 11:25 AM

Rainy day here. Plants are happy, but I'll probably miss out on fireworks tonight. I hope they don't cancel, but I am guessing they will.

cherokee_greg

06-11-2011, 01:27 PM

Rainy day here. Plants are happy, but I'll probably miss out on fireworks tonight. I hope they don't cancel, but I am guessing they will.

Hope it does not rain on your fireworks.

cherokee_greg

06-11-2011, 01:33 PM

Its a nice cool morning here just right. I took mom in her wheel chair to the farmers market I just love going there on Saturday mornings. Its small but they have lots of good stuff. I always splurge on there chocalates they sale there. Oh there so good. I bought some green tomatoes today some squash,some button mushrooms oh there so good.And I also bought me and mom a pastry there lol had to splurdge again and I bought some plants ther flowers I forgot the name of them I got them for the hummers. Here is a link to the farmers market The Vineyard Farmers Market in Fresno, California (http://www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com/)
Hope you all have a great Saturday !:08:

john_ny

06-11-2011, 01:52 PM

Nice link.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-11-2011, 01:57 PM

Sorry Yug, I had already gone to bed. :(

Oh I love farmer's markets on Saturday or Sunday mornings! It's just so fun buying fresh fruits and veggies, and fresh flowers too. I like getting all kinds of meats and cheeses as well. So glad that you and your mom enjoyed that together today, Greg. ;)

Hope your fireworks don't get rained out, Tom. It rained all day here when we had ours on May24 weekend, but it stopped long enough for the fireworks, so they didn't cancel. Hope it's the same for you guys.

Hi John! :03:

Yes that was a great link...and it's made me hungry! :ha: I love fresh honey too. Now I want to arrange to go to the market tomorrow...

I was posting in the Natural Food Remedy thread about mushrooms just now. It took a while to type it all out but it's so interesting.

Hope everyone's enjoying their day. :lurk:

: )

tbaleno

06-11-2011, 04:42 PM

Fireworks canceled :(

I don't know how I'll spend the rest of the day.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-11-2011, 05:50 PM

Well that really sucks, Tom! :(

You could spend it here chatting with me! :D

YAY!!! :goteam:

Teasing of course. I was just about to post a shot of my dinner and I also have some more information for the zodiac thread...

: )

tbaleno

06-11-2011, 09:19 PM

I ended up watching TV. I'll be around tonight. I ended up picking some more strawberries. The broccoli is almost ready to be picked.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-11-2011, 11:08 PM

Well, it's the witching hour and I just got home. I went to the 24 hour grocery strore/nursery...but I didn't buy any plants! :(

I wanted to so bad and would have, accept that I'm not doing any outdoor gardening this year so I'd have to keep them indoors. Nursery plants always bring gnats with them though and I don't want them in here. Besides I've got lots of flowers this year that I grew from seed, and they're all blooming for me. Now that I'm better, I'll get some shots tomorrow. I have some petunias that started blooming for me a few days ago and a purple celosia that even has purple leaves. I transplanted it into a purple pot yesterday! I have some others too, not quite ready yet. The petunias smell amazing. They release their fragrance at night.

Still around, Tom? JaNan? Time for some yogurt...

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-11-2011, 11:13 PM

What color are your petunias, do you know?

What were you almost tempted with?

~J

Jananas Bananas

06-11-2011, 11:19 PM

Hey Sherry have you ever grown these?

chinese five color pepper - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1AVSX_enUS387US387&q=chinese+five+color+pepper&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1600&bih=799)

They look like Christmas lights!

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-11-2011, 11:34 PM

My petunias are bi-colored. They're light purple with a darker purple in the center! They smell amazing and I've been whiffing them all evening before I went out and since I've returned. They're so sweet smelling. Did you know that hummers love petunias?!

I was tempted by some of the bi-colored pelargoniums and the colorful ornamental grasses...as well as some hibiscus types too. Oh and there was this mixed pot that had all these different kinds of flowers and pretty foliage plants that I would have loved to buy. It was 20 bucks but it was stunning and if I was doing outdoor gardening I'd have bought it in a new york minute!

So how do you like the Natural Health Food Remedy thread? That information is from an amazing book I have called Food Remedies. It's just the best and worth sharing, so I hope you like it. Tomorrow I'm gonna post about bananas!!!

I loved the story you included in the reflections thread, JaNan. That had me bawling in no time. I'm sappy like that and it doesn't take much to get me started, emotionally. That really was so beautiful though and I'm glad it's part of our collection. Hope you liked my two stories also but yours was super special. ;)

Wanna know what I got at the grocery store? Hope Trina's making out ok. Haven't heard from her in a bit but I saw she was logged on a couple times. She's likely just killer busy. Moving is a lot of work.

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tbaleno

06-11-2011, 11:35 PM

Those are so cool. I'd like to grow them someday.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-11-2011, 11:38 PM

Oh and JaNan, I have seeds for them...the Chinese 5 color pepper!!! I grew them a couple years back when a guy from Japan sent me some seeds. :D

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Jananas Bananas

06-12-2011, 12:07 AM

I LOVE the new Food thread!!! I will have to dig some of my books out. (I have a huge collection of books!!!) I have only been digging out Gardening Books for that thread. :)

Thank you Sherry! That reminded me of my own Grandmother so much. She was an earth Angel! :) I always get weepy too! I have a lot of those so be prepared, unless you don't want me post them. But they are gut wrenchers and have the tissues handy!

~J

Jananas Bananas

06-12-2011, 12:19 AM

I'm clocking out for the evening gang! I've been up since 4 this morning and my hiney is dragging! Night All! :bed:

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 12:24 AM

Did you see the post about mushrooms today? I couldn't wait to do it because I love them so much. How cool that they're actually really good for us. Glad you like the thread, JaNan. I do too and look forward to it growing with more foods and information.

How about the zodiac thread? It's kind of fun and eventually I'll include everyone's signs, including their Chinese sign too. It's entertaining but with some undeniable truth to it also. ;)

I can't wait to post about bananas in the morning, in the food thread. If I had the energy, I'd post it now but too tired. It's pretty cool stuff though.

So I'm all done with the antibiotics!!! :08:

I took my last dose at 11 pm tonight! My finger looks great too, compared to how it did. It's healing super quickly now from the fast-healing polysporin. No more sting or anything. I'm so glad I kept it clean with the peroxide and regularily applied ointments. I still clean it continually throughout the day and night as well, to make sure it heals with no scar.

I grew my nails really super long and I want to paint them, but with this finger the way it was, I wasn't inspired. Now I am. Yippppeeeeee....I'm all better! :goteam:

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 12:26 AM

Oh ok, g'night JaNan. Hope you sleep well. ;)

Chat soon...

: )

tbaleno

06-12-2011, 09:14 AM

You should treat yourself to a professional finger painting. Maybe have them put some nice design on them.

Willow87

06-12-2011, 10:48 AM

Hi Everyone. I hope everyone is well. I wanted to post pics of my Ditch Lily

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/daylily002.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/daylily001.jpg

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 10:58 AM

Wow Cam, those are so pretty and cheerful looking! Thanks for posting. I was wondering if you forgot about us! :ha: Hope you're enjoying spring so far.

Yes Tom, I just might do that. I can even bring my own favorite nail polish and they'll use it! On occasion I've gone to get them done but I usually just do it myself. I have this nice shimmery purple color that's one of my favorites, so I might pick that one. I did my toes last night with it. Wow, my nails grew long in just a short time. Kinda like my hair...I have to have it trimmed every couple months. I don't want it any longer than it is now. My one girlfriend thinks I should grow it to my feet! :ha:

So I took some shots I'm loading and I wanna post a bit of information later on bananas in the food thread. Hope everyone's enjoying a great Sunday so far.

I'm around if you guys wanna chat...

: )

Willow87

06-12-2011, 12:03 PM

Thanks so much Sherry. I was feeling ill yesterday night and this morning. I'm feeling alot better now. how has your Sunday been

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 12:13 PM

My Sunday has been relaxing & peaceful so far. I just made a green tea and I'm gonna type out some great info for the food thread, about the health and nutrition of bananas.

I posted some flower shots in the 'growing flowers indoors' thread Cam....hope you get a chance to see them. Ok then, I'll post them here too.

Celosia...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0836.jpg

Even the leaves have purple on them...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0837.jpg

These are my sweet smelling petunias...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0841.jpg

So sorry to hear you've been unwell, Cam. I hate being sick and hope I'm not again. :( Maybe you'll feel better today.

So about those bananas, gonna go type a bit...

: )

Willow87

06-12-2011, 07:11 PM

i love the color of both the celosia and petunia. i planted some petunias that looked like that for a friend but they didnt have smell. i called them electric petunias lol . i feel much better now. i wish it would rain here

Jananas Bananas

06-12-2011, 08:29 PM

I've been sipping on green tea with peach all day today. It sure is yummy!

Sorry to hear you have been feeling puny Cameron! Your ditch lilies must like the heat, they are looking pretty darned good considering our weather.

Well what can I say? Gorgeous petunia and Celosia! Did you know that Celosia is edible? I just learned that last year.

~J

Willow87

06-12-2011, 08:40 PM

Thanks Janan. I feel much better now, I sometimes wake up with a sore throat some mornings. Usually I dont water my Ditch lilies but this year I did. The blooms really surprised me because its never had so many. I found out from a gardening buddy that the variety that I have is an heirloom daylily. I started with a couple of plants from a friend (she passed away from cancer a few years ago) Hers never bloomed because they were in full shade. Now I'm going to have to separate them this fall because the clump is taking over my flowerbed. The flower stems are 39"40" tall, almost taller than my canna blooms.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 08:53 PM

Hi, Gang!

The org was down all day but it just got back up and running this evening. I was in the middle of posting stuff this morning when it crashed. :(

I've got a few new things to post...

Thanks, about my celosia and petunias. I'm sure loving them both now that they're blooming for me.

I got a shot of my dinner today for the dinner thread. Boy was it yummy. You'll see soon...

Oh and I got the information all typed out about bananas for the new Natural Health Food Remedy thread. So excited for you to read how truly amazing bananas really are...

I also have some new info for the Zodiac thread and a new story for the Reflections thread too.

I didn't know that Celosia was edible, but a lot of flowers are so I'm not surprised.

I used to get sore throats too Cam, and would wake up with no voice at all! Then I got my tonsils out and it all stopped. ;)

Chat soon. See you guys in the threads...

: )

ShearMe

06-12-2011, 08:55 PM

How's your loquat(s) doing Sherry?
EDIT: You know what loquat leaves are good for? sore throat. :)

My Ice Cream Pups have been taking off since I turned on the sprinkler system.

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43480&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43480&ppuser=5606)

cherokee_greg

06-12-2011, 09:04 PM

here is a link to the flowers I got at the farmers market there really neat now I need to plant them
PlantFiles: Detailed information on Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fields' (http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/1416/)

ShearMe

06-12-2011, 09:24 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-12-2011, 09:31 PM

I have seeds for those Globe Amaranth!

I'm not sure how the loquat is doing...it's at my one girlfriend's place. Nice banana plants, Zac! ;)

So I was about to post a shot in the dinner thread...

: )

tbaleno

06-14-2011, 12:32 PM

Was it just me or did everyone have issues last night accessing the site?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 01:34 PM

Yeah it crashed sometime yesterday morning, Tom. It's only been back up and running since today. I checked this morning and it was still down.

Hope it won't happen often, like before.

: (

tbaleno

06-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Does he know why it keeps crashing. I know my website has been having issues the 5th of every month as it gets spamed from asia with hacking attempts. Every month I have to ban whole countries from accessing my site. I wonder if it is the same with him.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 01:50 PM

I think there's a thread about it...but I'm not too sure what the exact problem is. Hope it gets fixed.

I was just about to post another food and it's heathful benefits in the food remedy thread. Typed out some info from my wonderful book last night, and I'm anxious to share it...

So how's the day going, Tom? Going in the pool today? It's sunny and cool here.

: )

Willow87

06-14-2011, 02:18 PM

hi sherry and tom . how are you today? i'm glad the site is working again

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 02:33 PM

Nice you stopped in to chat, Cam. I was about to snap a shot or two. I just finished posting in some other threads I started, but have been neglecting photo taking! :ha:

I'm just hanging out today at home, and glad the site is working again also. It sucks when it crashes. :(

I gotta take something out of the freezer for dinner tonight...not sure what.

So how's the weather there, guys? Heard any new jokes lately?

Guess I'll see if I can get a pic...

: )

Willow87

06-14-2011, 03:02 PM

it's hot and humid here lol. i watered my garden because it hasnt rained in weeks. my love lies bleeding plant is flowering. its about 3 feet tall and i grew it from seed. one of the sunflowers you gave me has a flowerbud on it

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 03:46 PM

Wow that's just great, Cam! I bet you're super excited. I love sunflowers. So glad you're enjoying them. So cool about your love lies bleeding plant too! :goteam:

Sucks it's muggy. :(

So I took a couple shots that I'm gonna post in a minute...

: )

Willow87

06-14-2011, 05:04 PM

its really exciting but i dont know which variety it is lol. the plant is only a couple of feet tall

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 05:13 PM

We'll know when it blooms, Cam. ;)

I'm bawling like a fool right now after reading Greg's tear jerker stories in the Reflections thread. Oh boy those are sad.

I'm trying to make dinner and load some more pics...

: )

Willow87

06-14-2011, 07:00 PM

i think it may be the teddy bear one.Unfortunately some of the sunflowers didnt make it. i hope you have a great dinner. i made some ribs and pasta.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 07:54 PM

Yeah I posted a shot of my dinner tonight in the dinner thread. Too bad you guys wouldn't participate there more and show us what you're having too. ;)

Teddy Bear will be nice, Cam. Sunflowers are so cheerful. :D

I just finished showering my Aurora hot pepper plants and a Bay Laurel tree. Everything here is thriving! I have a few more seed-grown flowers that are gonna bloom soon, so I'll be showing them over time. I wish I had sown more petunias. Those ones I have are so fragrant and the smell wafts at night. I can even smell them when I'm in bed!

So now I'm deciding on what to do with the rest of my evening...

: )

tbaleno

06-14-2011, 07:59 PM

Sherry, it is cold and drizzly here so no pool. My son and daughter want to swim anyway but it isn't going to happen.

I took a picture of my banana pups and I'll post them sometime tonight.

Willow87

06-14-2011, 08:04 PM

i think teddy bear is going to be my favorite. i alwys think you have a greenhouse because you have so many plants and so many flowering plants. i planted some more love lies bleeding seeds, i just love the plant and i readthat the leaves can be an alterative to spinach and the seeds are an edible grain. ihave nothing planned for tonight as usual lol.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 10:50 PM

No greenhouse Cam...just a whole lot of east and south windows. My living room is very much like a greenhouse though with plants and sunshine everywhere.

Sorry I disappeared for a bit but some pals stopped by unexpectedly. I forgot to log off, so sorry if you guys thought I was around and ignoring you! :ha: Not a chance.

Yeah, no fun swimming in cold rainy weather Tom...especially if there's lightning! :eek:

I should get some shut eye soon but I'll be back tomorrow. G'night, guys. :waving:

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-14-2011, 11:33 PM

So much for getting to bed a little "early" tonight! :ha:

: )

tbaleno

06-14-2011, 11:54 PM

Here is a picture of my banana. I was wondering if it would ever have pups again, but after only a week or so outside I have 3 new ones sprouting up.

http://www.mysimplehomegarden.com/garden/wp-content/gallery/plants/bananapups.jpg

Willow87

06-15-2011, 07:41 AM

You are so lucky Sherry, I have very few South and East facing windows. I need to invest in some grow lights LOL. Tom thats a nice banana plant, is it Little Prince?

Willow87

06-15-2011, 08:13 AM

Here is a picture of the Love Lies bleeding. I cant wait until the flowers get longer. I think I gave it too much Nitrogen because the flowers are suppose to be a darker red, but these are a fuchsia color. I also wanted to post a picture of the sunflower bud
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43566&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43566)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43565&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43565)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43562&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43562&ppuser=5867)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43563&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43563&ppuser=5867)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-15-2011, 08:35 AM

Good Morning! ;)

Gorgeous pics, Cam and Tom! :goteam:

Love the Banana plant. And that Love Lies Bleeding is just stunning! Nice cheerful shots to wake up to. I'll have some for you guys shortly.

I've been up for an hour actually, but I've been showering a few more plants. Yes, I am really going to miss these windows, Cam. :( They're a gardener's dream, is what they are...and I can practically grow just about anything in here, with such amazing light.

I have three windows in my living room, two if which face south, and then a third that faces east. One of the three windows is a large picture window and and the sills are like shelves. I have a window in my kitchen and my bathroom....as well as a large bedroom window too. There's 15 plants in my bedroom window, alone! :eek:

Gonna post a bit, but not sure how long I'll be logged on. Hope everyone's having a good day so far. :)

: )

Willow87

06-15-2011, 09:16 AM

Good Morning Sherry,
Thanks for the comments. How are you this morning? I hope your new place has plenty of windows. At my old house it had several east facing windows that my plants would enjoy, and in my room there was a huge bay window that had a seating area. I miss that house lol. Unfortunately my bedroom faces the north so I have limited light, though I do have a floor lamp that I used during winter. I miss having plants in my bedroom

The Hollyberry Lady

06-15-2011, 12:45 PM

Oh I can see why you miss your old house with all those great windows, Cam. I will find a way to have just as many plants at my new place too, regardless of windows, because I've got lots of supplemental lighting. Plus I'll have a huge balcony or patio! :D

I doubt I'll have a bathroom window in my new place because it's rare for an apartment, but I'm gonna buy another aero-garden for my bathroom so I can continue to enjoy flowers there. I've had flowers in my bathroom window for so long that I can't give them up! :ha:

So yeah, I was working on another food for the food remedy thread, and I got it done early this morning but had to find a good picture from the internet for the post. I found one and just released the post a few minutes ago. It's about basil. I really like that thread, and hope to cover all the healthful foods eventually.

So I'm around on and off, cleaning my apartment and packing up more stuff. I'm cleaning things before I pack them...ornaments and china dishes, etc. It's a lot of work but I don't want to bring boxes of dusty things to my new place. I'll be shaking the dust off my feet when I leave here, and not looking back. You wouldn't believe the goings-ons around here lately, but it's too negative to get into. Predictible anyway, and I'm not allowing it to affect me even one bit. ;) When no one reacts, their game is no fun and boring, so this is how I handle it.

So it's sunny here today but not super hot or muggy, thankfully. I think I might have a petunia that's gonna be pink or some color, in the pot with the purple ones. I could have sworn I sowed all purple ones, but these look like they'll bloom pink! Kinda cool because I was wishing I'd planted more. Waiting for them to open.

Hope your day is going well, everyone.

: )

Willow87

06-15-2011, 12:55 PM

I definitely do miss windows but they can be a blessing and curse. The few south windows that I have let in so much heat during summer. I'm so glad you will have alot of room at your new place, you will probably inspire others to garden as well. When I lived in an apartment for a while, my patio looked like a jungle. I would have random people ask me about my plants and what I used to fertilize them because they were so lush.
Unfortunately I lost practically all of them in a freak hailstorm (this was years ago) I love basil, especially sprinkled on top of spaghetti.
I need to save up for one of those aerogardens lol. That way I could have plants in my room again lol. I just love your purple petunias. I want flowering plants in my house LOL.

tbaleno

06-15-2011, 01:13 PM

The banana in the picture is an SDC.I think I was told the pups have to be a foot tall or so before you can seperate them. When it is I am going to give one to my coworker. He likes growing fruits and vegetables too. He is stuck in an apartment, but the banana plant should be a good container plant for him. It probaby won't take too much space.

Willow87

06-15-2011, 02:04 PM

It looks great Tom, its nice of you to give a pup to your coworker. Right now my Sumatrana is the only banana producing pups. I'm hoping that my basjoo will at least produce a pup this year

The Hollyberry Lady

06-15-2011, 05:26 PM

"Stuck in an apartment"...LOL! I grow more plants in my apartment than most people grow in their gardens!!! :ha:

So yeah the banana plant is cool, Tom. I have an SCD too and it's in a pot. :)

So how's everyone's evening going so far? JaNan, I see you've joined us again. I saw all your posts and thanked them. ;)

Just hanging out until 8:00 or so then I'm going out briefly, but will be back to chat tonight if anyone's interested.

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-15-2011, 06:01 PM

:waving: Hi Gang!

I know that's right Sherry (your apartment growing!). Just finished eating pizza for supper with a humongous strawberry for dessert. I took pictures to post in the dinner and strawberry thread. I haven't loaded them onto my computer yet.

How's everyone doing? It's hot, hot, hot here. Somebody told me that bananas didn't grow if it's over 90 degrees, so I guess I won't see anything out of mine for a while. 104 today and it may be more when the remainder of the reports come in.

I have to feed the animal children here soon and water the outside plants, but want to let my supper settle a little bit first!

Yeah, I posted a few pictures this afternoon. Have a few more to post, later.

~JaNan

Willow87

06-15-2011, 06:34 PM

Hi Janan and Sherry. I had to do some watering because some of my plants were wilting. I think we got to 100 here Janan. There was supposed to be a slight chance of storms but no rain here.

tbaleno

06-15-2011, 08:05 PM

I did some mowing and now I'm watching hockey. I'll be around all night. I saw those yummy strawberries. I'm still envious.

Jananas Bananas

06-15-2011, 08:37 PM

I ate ONE for dessert tonight Tom! They are sweet, sweet, SWEET!

You had asked about separating pups on your SDC in the Pup thread. I think a foot is a stretch. From experience, I have separated them at just a couple of inches tall and they have done just fine. They have a tendency to throw a lot of pups out and I personally think it saps the Mother of strength so I usually only leave two at the most on the Mom. That's just my opinion and my experience and I am sure there will be a lot that disagree. :)

We don't even have a chance of rain here, Cam. The forecast is identicle from day to day - 103 days 79 - 80 + nights. I really need to move someplace tropical again. (somewhere that isn't expensive!!!) :ha:

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-15-2011, 09:42 PM

I think JaNan's right. ;)

Sometimes too, the pups don't just zap the mother of strength...they kill her altogether!!! :eek:

This happened with my original SDC plant, and the plant I have now is a big pup that overtook the mother.

I was emailing with Markku a little while ago and he told me the pups don't even have to have roots to remove them and they'll still be ok. He said if I want the mother to continue to thrive and perhaps flower, I should remove the pups that develop.

Very, very interesting indeed. :goteam:

Alright JaNan, I want to see the dinner that went with those strawberries!!! :ha: Damn those look too good! :08: I want one.

So who's winning, Tom? Hockey is a huge sport here in Canada and if you don't like it, it's like you're from outer space or something. I like live games as opposed to watching it on T.V. ;)

So I'm around and bored! Everything is done. I even changed my a-g water tonight and added nutrients. I also had to do some pepper plant pruning so the other plants in the system that are just getting started can have a chance to build themselves. Things are looking fantastic. :0517:

Ok, so who's still around? :waving:

: )

tbaleno

06-15-2011, 10:15 PM

Games over. Boston won 4-0. Should be an interesting day at work. I expect all my co-workers are going to be very tired.

I'll probably be up a few more hours watching all the celebrations. The neighbors are shooting off fireworks.

I forced my son to watch the last few minutes. I told him that championships are hard to win and he may not see it again for a long long time. I was his age the last time the bruins won the stanley cup.

Jananas Bananas

06-15-2011, 10:20 PM

Yep, I got all my things done too (including shaving my legs!!!:ha::ha::ha:) Private joke!!!

Dinner was just pizza Sherry! It was delicious, but not anything that should have gone with the fancy strawberries! I could only eat one it was huge. I know it took about ten bites to eat just one. A girl sent them to a guy that just dumped her, so he gave them to Greg because he didn't want them. Isn't that awful!!!! Greg said heck yeah I will take them home! :o I mean they are pretty and certainly yummy but you know.........

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-15-2011, 10:26 PM

Yes, I suspect it's going to be a long night for me too...I'm not tired at all.

I was going to post a couple shots in the dinner thread later of my supper and dessert...if JaNan ever gets around to posting hers first! :ha:

Not sure what to do with myself but I'm working on some information for Pisces for the Zodiac thread.

Any requests for the food remedy thread? I wasn't sure which one to pick next.

Yeah that's kind of mean about the guy not taking the chocolates but there's also 2 sides to every story and who knows...maybe she's a psycho! :ha: At least someone enjoyed them. It would have been more mean to throw them in the trash.

Too funny about shaving your legs. I gotta do mine tomorrow morning. ;)

Ok then, so does this mean they'll be no pizza shots in the dinner thread and I should just go ahead and post mine? I had a yummy supper tonight. :goteam:

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-15-2011, 10:44 PM

How about tomatoes?

Yes, I got them there - second attempt!

Yeah, maybe so. :2738:

The Hollyberry Lady

06-16-2011, 12:59 PM

Well I'm popping on to say hi...and then popping off and saying goodbye! :ha:

I did post about tomatoes though JaNan...hope you enjoy. ;)

Be back later...

: )

Willow87

06-16-2011, 02:27 PM

Hi Sherry I'm just trying to stay cool today. How are you?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-16-2011, 03:19 PM

Hi, Cam. I'm kinda feeling like the weather...gloomy and depressed. :( It's raining here. Not really super down, but I miss my mom being next door. We talk a lot on the phone but it's just not the same. I hate it.

I was trying to think of what to make for dinner but I think I'll just have leftover steak and onions with something or other. Not feeling real hungry just yet. I released some more information I typed out for the Zodiac thread. It's so much fun finding out peoples' signs and describing them. Do you know what your Chinese sign is Cam? I think you're a Cancer though, right?

So JaNan, are you around too? I haven't taken any new shots today and now it's all dark looking in here.

Oh, I did collect some seeds from the marble and little blue plant today...and the table tomato plant as well. Lots for sharing.

: )

Willow87

06-16-2011, 05:11 PM

I'm sorry that you are feeling depressed, i'm feeling the same way but the heat is making me feel worse. I wish it would rain here. Hopefully you will be near her soon Sherry. I had a hamburger for dinner lol. I'am a Cancer and my Chinese Zodiac sign is the Hare. I think I'm the luckiest of all the signs LOL. My sister is a dragon, my mom is the rat and i think my brother is the ox which really explains alot. Its scary how both zodiac signs describe me accurately lol.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-16-2011, 05:24 PM

I'm feeling a little better now I guess. Henry cheered me up in the aero-garden tonight...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0997.jpg

Check out the pet thread if you wanna see what I wrote about him...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0995.jpg

Liking these three different shades of orange of my peppers this evening...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_0981.jpg

Wow Cam, that's a lot of personalities in one house! You'll have to keep reading the Zodiac thread, as I describe more signs and personalities. Looking forward to doing mine next...Aquarius. I found out it's Patty's sign as well. I'll be posting information about Cancer later too that you haven't seen.

So yeah, I took some other shots but thery're not clear. :(

Someone gave me something today and I'm gonna show it in the dinner thread...

: )

Willow87

06-16-2011, 06:35 PM

Well I'm glad Henry cheered you up. He looks so cute with his buddy lol. I really do need to check out the zodiac thread. My families other zodiac signs are Capricorn, Gemini, and Libra.

tbaleno

06-16-2011, 08:00 PM

The more pictures I see of Henry the more attached I'm getting to him. He looks like royalty. I wish I could keep a bird but I'm afraid it will fly away, and it will poop all over the house.

cherokee_greg

06-16-2011, 08:08 PM

Hi, Cam. I'm kinda feeling like the weather...gloomy and depressed. :( It's raining here. Not really super down, but I miss my mom being next door. We talk a lot on the phone but it's just not the same. I hate it.

: )

I hope you cheer up. You need some sun. The rain makes me depressed. I know its not easy when you miss people. It will pass. Henry is so cool. I still have not found one yet but will soon. Cheer up

The Hollyberry Lady

06-16-2011, 08:39 PM

Thanks, Greg! ;) I'm feeling better now. We all have our days, I guess. I was just missing my mom earlier and us being neighbors like we were. We will be together again though, I know.

So yeah, Henry is a cutie and I'm glad it comes through even in pictures. Nice that you guys love him so much too. I'm looking forward to you getting one, Greg. Don't rush though...it takes time to find the right one for you. You can teach him all kinds of words and phrases and even songs. They whistle tunes amazingly also!

Henry knows how to make a raspberry sound too and if you say something he thinks is funny he'll spontaneously make the sound at you like he knows you're just being silly. :ha: It's hysterical when he does it. He "caws" like a crow as well and it's insanely cute. My aunt's budgie "Willie" barks like thier dog! Gosh I love birds.

One of the funniest things Henry does is in the morning when I take the sheet cover off his cage and he blurts out really loudly and really enthusiastically "HI"!!! It's just the way he cheerfully bellows it out and how he looks. I love it. What a special little fella he is.

Some of the signs of your family Cam, I've already done, but more are coming soon. I'm sure enjoying that thread and finding out people's signs. It's so fun.

I'm just hanging out tonight and was gonna post a shot in the dinner thread, but not of my dinner, which was just leftovers. ;)

Chat soon...

: )

Yug

06-17-2011, 07:31 AM

Lemme guess, y'all are asleep now ain'tcha?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-17-2011, 10:32 AM

Or perhaps it was that noboby wanted to chat with a 'Blooming Idiot'!!! :ha:

Teasing, of course. ;)

So how's everyone's Friday going so far? It's sunny and nice here...gotta water & shower some plants. I'm not sure just yet what's on the agenda for today but I'll likley go out briefly later to pick up a few things...only be gone an hour though.

Hope you guys are having a great day. Chat soon...

: )

Willow87

06-17-2011, 12:52 PM

Hi Sherry and everyone. Its going to be another 100 degree day today. My sunflower opened but I still dont know which variety it is lol
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43657&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43657)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43656&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43656)

Yug

06-17-2011, 03:25 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-18-2011, 02:54 AM

Just a wise-crack of course Yug, because of your user title! :ha:

How beautiful, Cam! :goteam:

I think that's 'Lemon Queen' but I'm not totally sure. How tall is it and is there just one flower on each plant? Look through my seeds and tell me which ones I sent. I know I sent the 'fashion mix' but I can't remember what else...

I am totally impressed with how fast you got those up and growing, and now blooming! :eek: The leaves look really super healthy and beautiful. Most people's sunflower leaves are ratty and torn looking...yours are gorgeous!

Take note Cam, of what grows super well around your house and then focus on growing lots of those particular plants there in the future. Sunflowers are obviously a real success story for you. That thing looks perfect! How utterly cheerful and uplifting, just to look at it. Thanks for showing us. I love it. :D

Well I just woke up but I'm gonna try to go back to sleep now. Hope everyone has a terrific weekend. :waving:

: )

Yug

06-18-2011, 03:20 AM

Just a wise-crack of course Yug, because of your user title! :ha:
...
: )

I resemble that remark!:03:

Willow87

06-18-2011, 10:15 AM

Good morning Sherry, I just got back from window shopping at the mall. I think it is the Lemon Queen one because its only 2 feet tall and has one bloom on it. I love it and I can't wait to collect seeds from it. I want to plant some on my side yard which is hot all the time and gets full sun most of the day. I will definitely look for more sunflowers next year to plant. I want a flowerbed with just those in it. I've been feeding them with Miracle Grow and foliar feeding once a week with Hasta Gro. Its in an exposed windy area so I'm very surprised the leaves aren't tattered lol. I wish I had more so I could bring cut flowers inside. But Sunflowers are definitely going in my garden again.
I hope you slept well.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-18-2011, 11:10 AM

LoL, Yug! :ha: With a user title like that, you walked right into it! ;)

I slept ok I guess Cam, but I woke up in the middle of the night and posted a bit. I'm feeling better rested now.

I'm re-thinking the Lemon Queen though because they're usually much darker in the center, and they look different than that one. It was the middle of the night and I think I was groggy-eyed when I guessed 'lemon queen'! :ha:

It could be a type from the beautiful fashion mix I sent but I'm thinking, now that you've told me it's 2 feet tall, that it's a "Sun Spot"!!! Lemon queen is multi-branched and has more than one flower on each plant and blooms continually over the season, but yours only has one bloom. I really think it's a "Sun Spot" sunflower, based on the description and look of
it.

It's just gorgeous and you should plant more of the sunflower seeds I sent, right now! They grow quickly and lots of people enjoy late summer and even fall sunflower blooms. They obviously love it there so take full advantage and show them off all over your yard. :D They are bright and cheerful and can be seen from far distances too. :08:

I'm gonna post in a few threads...

: )

Willow87

06-18-2011, 04:09 PM

'm glad to hear you got some good rest. I'm feeling kind of depressed today lol.
I think you may be right about it being Sunspot, though this flower is small, maybe 4 inches across lol. I'm going to look for more seeds next year to plant along the sunniest side of my house. I especially want the taller ones. I dont have anymore of the sunflower seeds that you sent me, So I will have to go looking some Garden Centers next year. I hope you are having a great day

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 01:38 PM

Canna is blooming today...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1051.jpg

Hope everyone's having a good Sunday so far. ;)

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 01:45 PM

Ooooohhh! That is lovely! It looks like the bloom is variegated almost like a cherry swirl candy! Yes???

Getting ready to take Greg out for Father's Day Dinner - he wants Mexican - so off to our favorite Mexican restaurant!!! :)

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 01:48 PM

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 01:54 PM

My Mom took my Dad to Branson, Missouri for a little mini-vacation this weekend. I am sure they are having a great time!!!

Sherry, I am sure your Daddy is watching over you and he lives on in your memories of him and your heart!

~J

Willow87

06-19-2011, 01:54 PM

Hi Sherry and Janan. That is so cool that your canna flower is variegated. I feel much better now and I know how you feel Sherry about missing your dad. I love Mexican food, its been a while since I've eaten at a Mexican Restaurant. My sister took me to a nice one on my birthday last year. It was really fun especially with the large glass of sangria swirl LOL. Im having fajitas for dinner

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 02:01 PM

Thanks, JaNan and Cam. ;)

Yeah, I can surely send you a pup of that variegated Canna, JaNan...you mentioned you really love it. :D

Mmmmmm, I enjoy fajitas, Cam! Now I want mexican, like you guys! :ha:

I'll be back shortly, just gotta take a call...

: )

tbaleno

06-19-2011, 03:22 PM

So far today has been a pretty good day. I woke up to find my wife making me breakfast. Then I spent some time with my son in the pool. It is super nice weather here. It isn't too hot or cold. The pepper seeds I planted are doing very well. They are probably big enough to re-pot. I should buy myself some cheap 4" pots or something to put them in.

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 05:34 PM

We're back from dinner. I am stuffed! It was really good!

Sounds like you are having a really nice Father's Day Tom.

Cam I love fajitas. They are a must have about every other time we go to our Mexican Restaurant. I fix them at home too though. :chefnaner:

Sherry are you off the phone yet? :ha:

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 05:39 PM

So nice that your wife made you breakfast, Tom! I bet you enjoyed it. A good wife that does nice things for you, is hard to come by, so you sure are blessed. ;)

Even better that you got to spend some quality time with your boy, in the pool. Your kids are sure gonna have a terrific summer with that pool around!

Very funny, JaNan...yes I am off the phone! :ha:

I was about to post shots of another yummy dinner I had. Saw your pic too in the dinner thread JaNan. I'll comment shortly. I'm still loading the last pic of my dessert...

: )

cherokee_greg

06-19-2011, 06:09 PM

Mmmmmm....sounds yummy.

Yes, the flower is definitely variegated, like the leaves. What a beauty!

Sorry to hear you're depressed, Cam. Me too. :( I miss my dad today.

Enjoy your mexican food, JaNan. Chat soon...

: )

Fathers day is always a sad day for me. I still miss my father very much. I try not and think about it but its always there I miss him. Im not a father so fathers day is always kinda a lonely day. Moms birthday is always close to fathers day we all took her out for dinner last night. And tuesday my nephew is coming over were taking mom to lunch for japanese food were they cook at your table. Tuesday is moms birthday first day of summer.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 06:20 PM

Father's Day is tough for people whose dads aren't around. I sure wish my dad was here, and know just how lonely father's day can be, Greg and Cam. :(

We must count our blessings though, and be grateful for what we have. I am also glad that I did get to share many Father's Days with my dad before he died. I always light a candle for him on special days like today and keep it burning all day and evening.

Cherish the memories. ;)

Ok so I posted my dinner in the thread. It was so yummy.

Wow, that'll be so fun, celebrating your mom's birthday, Greg. That Japanese restaurant will be wonderful. Hope you guys have lots of fun. :D

: )

tbaleno

06-19-2011, 06:21 PM

I love the food they cook at your table. It is entertaining. Even though they do the same stuff all the time, it is always fun and the food is always good.

cherokee_greg

06-19-2011, 06:28 PM

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 06:36 PM

:waving: Hi Greg! I always seem to miss you when you are here in the insomnia thread.

I had a bad experience at at Japanese restaurant where they cook it at your table. The hot oil kept popping on me and then the guy sliced up shrimp and squash and missed. A piece of hot squash ended up on my chest. Not fun! Guess that's why I don't like it. :o

~J

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 06:45 PM

Omg JaNan...how horrible! :eek: I would have freaked! I'm not big on Japanese food but have been to restaurants where they cook at your table. I can see why you don't like it though JaNan, with a bad experience like that. :(

Yes, Greg doesn't chat here too often but I like it when he does as well. ;)

So sorry you lost your dad at such a young age, Greg. That must have been very rough on you. :(

So I'm not sure how long I'll be logged on for but if I leave abruptly, not to worry, I'll be back again another day. :ha:

I just have a few things on the go right now but I'll be back when I can...

: )

cherokee_greg

06-19-2011, 06:52 PM

o wow what a bad time you had at the japanese reastraunt. I always think about that if they miss. It seems kinda scary sometimes

cherokee_greg

06-19-2011, 06:55 PM

Tom I checked out that link you have its real nice. Wow lots of work putting it together. Real nice

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 06:59 PM

It was painful too! I am always the lucky one at restaurants. A waitress spilled a whole tray of ice tea on me once. The wait staff gathered over in a corner and laughed. I was NOT a happy camper. :mad: And they had their ceilings fans on and I was shivering and cold for the whole meal. The manager brought me a plate of cheese nachos. Big whup! I can laugh about it now, but it wasn't funny at the time. :ha:

Sorry, not trying to bum you all out! I love eating out, but it seems like if something is going to happen it always happens to me! :(

Greg your variegated strawberries sure look great! :) What are those little dainty ones in your last picture?

Willow87

06-19-2011, 07:02 PM

Janan that's terrible! How was everyone's Father's Day?

Jananas Bananas

06-19-2011, 07:15 PM

Had a good one, but quiet here. Took my hubby out for dinner at his favorite restaurant. Made him happy! :)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-19-2011, 07:30 PM

Gotta go in a few minutes but omg that's so awful JaNan! They were laughing in the corner?! :eek: Oh man if that happened to me, they'd have had my meal on their heads! :ha: And the manager would have had his natchos stuck up...nevermind!

Hope everyone has a great night and a good week ahead. :D

: )

cherokee_greg

06-20-2011, 12:25 AM

[QUOTE
Greg your variegated strawberries sure look great! :) What are those little dainty ones in your last picture?[/QUOTE]

there the pink flowered ones forgot the name sorry

ShearMe

06-20-2011, 12:56 PM

Hey Sherry, do you still frequent Unusual Plants? I got some notifications for updates to the seed thread over there, someone looking for jade. Seed Traders... | Page 4 | Unusual Plants Forum - Plant Discussion Board (http://unusualplants.net/forums/threads/seed-traders.36/page-4)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-20-2011, 11:03 PM

No Zac, I don't log on there much anymore. It got kind of boring for me but I did like the people on there and thought they were friendlier than this site, for the most part. No one posted much though.

Unfortunately gang, we are experiencing a flat-out mail strike here in Canada, which means I can't mail to anyone and they can't mail to me! :( Don't know how long it will last for but I just posted about it in the Current News Events Discussion Thread.

Sucks, but it's happened before...once for three months! :eek: I plan on sending some stuff out just as soon as it's over.

So I hope everyone's having an ok Monday. It might be a late one for me tonight, not sure.

Anyone around?

: )

cherokee_greg

06-20-2011, 11:18 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-20-2011, 11:29 PM

All I know is that if you answer it correctly, you're a psychopath! :eek:

Whatever you do, don't give the right answer! :ha:

: )

cherokee_greg

06-20-2011, 11:34 PM

:08:

cherokee_greg

06-20-2011, 11:40 PM

The Hollyberry Lady

06-20-2011, 11:43 PM

Someone told me that one awhile ago and I said that the sister whisked the man off after the funeral and stole him away for herself! :ha:

: )

Willow87

06-21-2011, 09:28 AM

Hi Sherry and everyone. It finally rained here! I think we got at least an inch or 2 of rain.

Willow87

06-21-2011, 09:53 AM

Here is another sunflower Sherry, I think its Moon Glow lol
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/001-6.jpg
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/002-4.jpg

Love Lies bleeding bloom getting longer and its developing more flowers on other parts of the plant
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/003-4.jpg

Jerusalem Cherry Seedlings
http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m595/Cballen87/005-3.jpg

ShearMe

06-21-2011, 02:38 PM

ShearMe

06-21-2011, 02:38 PM

Hi Sherry and everyone. It finally rained here! I think we got at least an inch or 2 of rain.

I didn't have to water my plants :08:

Willow87

06-21-2011, 02:55 PM

I think we may see more tonight

cherokee_greg

06-21-2011, 10:36 PM

check this out
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43798&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43798&ppuser=5959)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-21-2011, 10:51 PM

Wow, beautiful Brug, Greg!

So what's the answer to that puzzle, anyway?

Hope everyone's well. I just got home and it's raining with thunder & lightning! :eek:

Gosh Cam, I think your sunflower plants are stunning. You really grow them beautifully. I will send you some more sunflower seeds when this mail strike is over.

Chat soon...

: )

cherokee_greg

06-21-2011, 10:55 PM

thans Sherry its the first day of summer and it was a hot one I think 105 today its moms birthday we took her to the japanese kitchen it was fun. I will post the answer to the question
here is another night shot
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43800&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43800&ppuser=5959)

cherokee_greg

06-21-2011, 11:00 PM

I think this would be fun check it out
Read this question, come up with an answer and then tomorrow I will post the answer. This is not a trick question. It is as it reads. No one I know has gotten it right, Few people do.

A woman, while at the funeral of her own mother, met a guy whom she did not know. She thought this guy was amazing. She believed him to be her dream guy so much that she fell in love with him right there, but never asked for his number and could not find him. A few days later she killed her sister.

Question: What is her motive for killing her sister?

[Give this some thought before you answer, I will post the answer tomorrow]

Answer:

She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again. If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by an American Psychologist used to determine if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-21-2011, 11:08 PM

Oh so you had your wonderful Japanese meal today! How was the food? Hope no one got burned like JaNan! :eek:

Love your night shot! That blue globe reminds me of one JaNan posted before. How very lovely and thanks for showing us.

I'm sure glad none of us answered that correctly...but I'm still a phychopath! :ha:

I didn't even think of another funeral at all....I was just baffled as to why the heck she would kill her sister over some Joe blow she just met! How absurd.

So nice that your mom's birthday is on the first day of summer, Greg. Hope she enjoyed herself.

HAPPY SUMMER, GANG!

I'm trying to load a shot for the image thread...

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 08:07 AM

Thanks Sherry I really do love sunflowers. I have a few more that look like they are about to bloom. How is everyone today? Unfortunately the Castor beans didnt make it. I think next time I'm just going to try my luck and plant them in the ground so I dont have to transplant them. Or use sterile soil LOL

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 08:31 AM

Sucks about the castor bean Cam...I know how excited you were about growing them. :(

So it's rainy and overcast here today. Here are a couple shots I took yesterday of a blooming shrub and Blake's "Chilly" chili plant...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1097.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1096.jpg

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1099.jpg

Hope everyone's having a great Wednesday, so far. Henry is chirping happily, playing around in his bird pool. He now even says 'go get in your bird pool' because he's been hearing me say it so much. :ha:

He used to take a couple months before he'd repeat something new, but now he's become such an expert mimic that he'll come out with new things sometimes within a couple days if I say them enough, but usually within a week or two, I can get him to say whatever I'm teaching him. He's as smart as a whip.

So I'm not sure what's on the agenda for today just yet, but whatever it is, it'll be inside. Too miserable outside to go anywhere. I think it's going to rain all day and night.

I gotta shower and fertilize a few plants this morning...one of which is my siam ruby with two pups. It's doing well but it needs regular & consistent showers to keep the mites away.

Chat soon...

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 08:52 AM

Sherry that shrub is beautiful! Is that Spirea 'Anthony Waterer'? I have Bridals wreath spirea. We got another round of storms here last night. Its so nice to see rain again though we did have some severe weather. Next week its going to be hot and dry unfortunately. I wish my birds could talk lol. I bet Henry looks so cute in his birdie pool.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 09:22 AM

I'm not exactly sure what it is but it's gorgeous!

Great, you got a little rain, Cam! You sure need it. I think it's supposed to rain for the next three days here.

Yeah, Henry is just too cute in that bird bath. He loves it and gets right in it, first thing in the morning. I was enjoying watching him today, with a cup of green tea. What a little cutie pie he is.

So I'm still trying to get some shots loaded that I took this morning...

: )

ShearMe

06-22-2011, 09:31 AM

Answer:

She was hoping the guy would appear at the funeral again. If you answered this correctly, you think like a psychopath. This was a test by an American Psychologist used to determine if one has the same mentality as a killer. Many arrested serial killers took part in the test and answered the question correctly. If you didn't answer the question correctly, good for you.

I'm going to ask all my friends this question...

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 09:39 AM

Yeah Zac...and see if any of them get it right! :eek:

I just loaded this shot in the image thread...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1118.jpg

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 01:04 PM

Wow Sherry your peppers look great. Mine have only grown a little so I don't know what's wrong lol

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 01:15 PM

Show me a picture of them sometime Cam, and I'll try to help you figure out what's going on with them. They might be ready for some fertilizer. ;)

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 01:22 PM

Ok Sherry. I've been giving them a weak solution of fertilizer both soil drenching and foliar feeding.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 02:16 PM

They should surely pick up for you but keep them in good sunlight, while keeping the roots fairly cool. Check to be certain that no pests are bothering them either. ;)

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 03:10 PM

I still have them in small black pots and they are receiving quite a bit of sun but its been hot too. I wonder if that's why they are taking so long to grow.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 03:16 PM

Yes, if they're over-heated, this would definitely cause distress and stagnate the growth.

Maybe put them in bigger pots? Show me a picture later. A picture says a thousand words. ;)

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 04:11 PM

Ok I wonder if I should grow them indoors in a sunny window. The pots are a pint I think. The ones that small annuals are in but the roots havent filled up the pot yet

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 04:54 PM

Pepper plants can handle being a little root-bound so it shouldn't be a big deal even if they were in too small a pot. Most of mine are in 4" - 6" pots! :eek:

Just finished typing out some info about wine for the health food remedy thread...it's actually good for you...so feel free to get bombed! :ha:

But no posting when you're three sheets to the wind! :ha:

So are you ever gonna post in the zodiac thread...Cam and JaNan? Can't remember if Zac did already but I know Greg did. ;)

I've completed all the requests now so you can pick a sign I haven't done yet.

So I showered a bunch of plants today, and things are looking amazing. I now have a "Blue Princess" hybrid female holly shrub indoors again, with a grafted male "Blue Prince" branch. It's a two-in-one because it looks like one shrub but it has both female and male. I got it from my garden.

Let's just say that one by one my plants and shrubs have been disappearing around here and I knew my hollies and beautyberry shrubs were next, so I beat them to it one early morning at 5:30 am. :ha: Nothing but ugly bare holes remain.

It's very unfortunate that the tenants and myself all have to miss out because of one evil and jealous person, but as the saying goes, "one bad apple spoils the whole barrel".

At least I got what was mine before a thief did. ;)

: )

Willow87

06-22-2011, 06:50 PM

I brought all of my peppers inside. The Cayenne peppers are doing the best but I went ahead and brought in those and the Jerusalem cherries which have several leaves now. I've heard about wine being healthy, too bad I don't have money right now to get some lol.
I guess I need to check out the zodiac thread. I love holly Shrubs but mainly the Yaupon hollies that have berries on bare branches. Its unfortunate that you had to experience that with the crazy woman. I'm just glad that you dug up your shrubs to take them with you. I've been keeping a close eye on my potted plants since I dont have a fence. Its sad but people will steal just for the heck of it. I hope you had a good day, it was cooler today though humid.

Jananas Bananas

06-22-2011, 06:57 PM

:waving: Hello Gang!

I'm around. I've got to throw something together for supper and will be back right after that!

~J

Willow87

06-22-2011, 07:13 PM

hi Janan, what's for supper lol? i hope you got some rain today?

Jananas Bananas

06-22-2011, 07:24 PM

I FINALLY got some rain today Cam!!!! First since October! Other parts of the country are flooding badly, and we are on fire. My ground has cracks in it nearly a foot wide. They have banned selling fireworks for the fourth in my county and several others and anyone caught shooting them off will be taken to jail. They won't even have any displays this year that the firefighters put on. Are you going to get to have fireworks there?

Tonight we are having Chef's Salad. Nice an COOL! :ha:

Willow87

06-22-2011, 07:34 PM

I'm so glad you got some rain. I can't believe its been since October since you last saw rain. We have been lucky here to not be in too serious of a drought, in fact parts of Collin county northward aren't under any drought conditions which is strange because here we have rainfall deficits. I think Plano is still having fireworks because there is a large sign across the field were they have the firework show. I've heard about the burn ban further south. Even with all of the rain here, there are still large cracks in my yard. I've never had Chef's Salad before but it sounds good

Jananas Bananas

06-22-2011, 09:50 PM

We will have to go out of town to see some this year! I love fireworks, but I understand - we don't want to burn each other up!

~J

ShearMe

06-22-2011, 10:10 PM

Let's make a civilization guys! YouTube - ‪Marcin Jakubowski: Open-sourced blueprints for civilization‬&rlm; (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEMkvT0DEk)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-22-2011, 10:41 PM

Very interesting, Zac. Thanks for the video.

Hi, Gang! :waving:

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 07:46 AM

Good morning, everyone!

Just got up awhile ago and making some green tea. Hope everyone has a good day today.

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 08:13 AM

Good morning Sherry and everyone. :goteam:

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 08:18 AM

Wow, you're up early Cam! :eek:

I'm gonna try to take a shot or two after my tea...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 08:46 AM

I'm expecting some of the hollyberries to drop off because I uprooted this poor established shrub a couple days ago from my garden...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1165.jpg

See how some of the fruits look like they're shrivelling? I'm just glad I have the shrub though and it will re-establish itself in the giant pot I put it in over time. Poor thing.

So I was gonna take some pics but it's overcast and cloudy...I like pictures better on sunny days. The quality is better and clearer.

Chat soon...

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 08:55 AM

Hi Sherry, your holly is so beautiful. Hopefully it will recover nicely. I may have to transplant my Pomegranate seedlings soon. I have only 3 left and they are starting to get larger. I will have to bring them inside because I don't think they would be hardy in a container outside in the winter

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 09:08 AM

Thank you Cam, about my holly. ;) I actually have two in here but one is going to my mom's place.

I'm pretty sure they'll both be just fine, so I'm not too worried. It just sucks that I likely won't get to enjoy the new crop of berries but someday soon I will again, so no worries. I'm just going to keep it happy in here until I move to my new place where it will once again thrive outdoors. :D

Gosh I love Hollies...surprise, surprise! :ha:

Is your pomegranate a dwarf variety, Cam? I once grew a dwarf type "Nana" and it produced fruits indoors over the winter but I had to hand-pollinate the blooms. It made a beautiful houseplant though and they grow a lot over winter, inside. :)

Good luck with yours.

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 09:23 AM

My Poms are the standard variety. I got them from a friend who has a 10 foot tall tree. I wish they were the dwarf variety but maybe I could train them to be dwarfs. I don't know if I should bring them in too because they aren't growing very fast

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 09:33 AM

Well what does your friend do with their 10 foot tall tree? Is it in the ground and does it return each year?

I grew my dwarf pomegranate from seed but it took 3 months to come up! Oh boy when it did though, it grew like crazy in my south window. The branches were pink. I pruned it a bit so it became really full and bushy. I have a pic of it with fruits on it and have posted it on this site...just can't recall which thread. :ha:

Anyway, it makes for a great houseplant if you've got good light so I can't see it being a problem if you bring it in for winter protection. Hope it works out for ya Cam, one way or the other. ;)

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 10:20 AM

JaNan...you around today?

Oh and July 1st is Canada Day and I'll be seeing fireworks. Will you be having any Cam, for the 4th of July? I know JaNan said hers were cancelled.

So what are your plans for the long weekend? I've been invited to a friend's cottage at the beach so I might go.

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 02:03 PM

I have to work tomorrow but after that no plans lol. I would lvoe to go see the fireworks but the traffic is horrible and the parking spots fill up early. I can sort of see them from my house

cherokee_greg

06-23-2011, 02:26 PM

Willow87

06-23-2011, 03:17 PM

Wow I didn't know Pomegranates could be that small. I may just plant mine in the yard and dig them up if I ever move. Mine are seedlings from a friend's tree that is about 10 feet tall

cherokee_greg

06-23-2011, 03:27 PM

Wow I didn't know Pomegranates could be that small. I may just plant mine in the yard and dig them up if I ever move. Mine are seedlings from a friend's tree that is about 10 feet tall

there is diffrent kinds mine must be a mini I had it for allot of years and it does not get tall. Its only about a foot tall its in the ground too.Its pertty cool lookin

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 05:57 PM

You've likely got the "Nana" variety Greg, which is a dwarf pomegranate tree that gets 1-2 feet tall.

Gonna post shots of my dinner later, along with dessert. I don't always eat dessert but lately I have been a lot. As long as my clothes still fit and I don't look like two-ton-Annie, I never worry. I always try to eat in moderation, which I think is the key to being able to eat whatever you want and not gaining weight or being fat.

So I wonder where JaNan and Tom are...Zac for that matter too! It's been kinda deadsville around here lately...partly my fault. Let's try to chat more...

Is anyone else gonna take any shots of their dinners so I don't feel like I'm the only one eating like a pig?! :ha:

I still have to post some info in the Zodiac thread and plus I might start a new thread too and so I was getting some information ready for that also.

Hope everyone's having a great Thursday evening. :D

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 05:59 PM

Someone told me that Russian Pomegranates are cold hardy. I think my friends pom was just labeled pomegranate lol

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 06:09 PM

It was really fun when I had that dwarf pomegranate indoors and I had to hand-pollinate the blossoms. Friends were amazed to see fruits dangling off it in the middle of winter! Frankly, so was I! :eek:

I used a paintbrush to do it and sometimes it didn't always work but I found the more gentle I was, the better success I had.

Wanna see a gorgeous clematis vine?

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1203.jpg

Isn't it stunning? It's my friend Tina's but I bought it for her! :D

: )

Willow87

06-23-2011, 06:51 PM

That clematis is beautiful Sherry. I never see those on sale here.

Jananas Bananas

06-23-2011, 08:13 PM

:woohoonaner: What a GORGEOUS plant!!!! Hi guys! :waving:

I'm getting ready to post in a few threads. Be back in a few!

~JaNan

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 09:57 PM

Thanks, guys! ;)

Sorry about that...I was logged on but I was visiting with a friend. Hope you didn't think I was being a snob! :ha:

Oh and here's another shot of the Clematis vine...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1205.jpg

So yeah, I'm gonna post some shots of my dinner tonight along with my yummy dessert...

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-23-2011, 10:01 PM

Guess what I have sprouting Sherry???!!!!!

Though you can't tell what it is, you can see a picture of it in the AG thread.

It's a Colorado BLUE SPRUCE!!!!! :woohoonaner::woohoonaner::woohoonaner:

I hope it lives!

The Hollyberry Lady

06-23-2011, 10:10 PM

Ok I'll check it out now...

: )

Willow87

06-24-2011, 01:42 PM

Hi Sherry and everyone. I forgot to post a picture of my sunflowers. I think this one may be Lemon Queen Sherry. Its small and it has double blooms. I think the other picture is Russian Mammoth. Its over 4 feet tall right now.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43842&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43842)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=43843&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=43843)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 04:15 PM

Can't stay to chat right now but I'll be back on later tonight for sure. Just wanted to telll you how gorgeous that sunflower is, Cam! I love how you're growing them all and showing us! So pretty. Not to worry, I'll set you up with many more sunflower seeds just as soon as this darn mail strike is over. ;)

I left some information for you in the Zodiac thread, JaNan. :)

Chat later...

: )

Willow87

06-24-2011, 05:58 PM

Thanks so much Sherry! I hope you are having a great Friday:woohoonaner:

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 06:35 PM

Cam you really are excellent at growing perfect sunflowers! I've never seen them look so
nice! :goteam:

Usually the leaves are all torn and tattered or the plants are drooped over...but yours are perfect specimens. If I had any idea that you were going to turn out to be the king of sunflower growing, I'd have sent you tons more seeds! I will soon though. ;)

So Cam, which one is your favorite so far? They're all so lovely but one must appeal more than the others? I'm curious, so I can make sure to get you another packet of your very own, before they put the seeds aways for the season. I still have lots left but I thought I'd get you your own because you're so terrific at growing them and could use lots of seeds.

Change of plans...it's raining out. I took some shots but I wish they were a bit clearer. I should have used the flash but didn't. :(

Just hanging out. Oh and Cam, I did the Rabbit (Hare) already in the Zodiac thread, so I hope you had a chance to look at it. Hope too that JaNan sees the recent excerpt I included for her.

So what are everyone's plans this weekend? I'm likely just taking it easy since next weekend is the long weekend. Might go to the 24 hour grocery store/ nursery later tonight. No, I won't walk there JaNan, so don't worry! :ha:

Oh and Cam, recently in a post, you mentioned 'going to work'...did you get a job?! Now you'll have some extra money and can save up for stuff! :goteam: I wanted to congratulate you about it. :D

: )

Willow87

06-24-2011, 07:31 PM

Thanks Sherry, I'm really surprised that the leaves aren't torn because they are in a very exposed site. They are a very cheerful and tolerant plant, maybe next year I will plant alot more along the house. I've never been called the king of sunflower growing lol but I really enjoy the color, which is unusual for me because I don't really care for yellow flowers. So far my favorite has been the Russian Mammoth even though it hasn't bloomed yet. I love the large leaves and of course I love tall flowering plants. Now I'm just waiting for the flower. I wish one of the Fashion Mix or Ruby Glow would bloom but I can't tell which ones are which lol. Dean and I were talking about the Sunzilla sunflower that gets 16 feet tall, or maybe you told me about it.
You are so lucky to be getting rain. Its going to be very hot and dry here into next week. Hopefully you will get some nice weather, I wish we could trade. I read about the Hare and some of the things do describe me lol. I help my mom clean houses and we have a job tomorrow. Part of the money is going to my early birthday present which is pvc pipe for my dragon fruit and maybe some fish emulsions.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 08:00 PM

Oh well that's just great that you've got yourself a little part-time job...so you can have some things you want. :08:

I got my very first job at a clothing store when I was 14 and I loved being able to buy nice things I wanted and have the means. All my friends were broke and I would always encourage them to do the same thing as me. Not having money sucks, and if you're able to make a bit of cash for yourself...why the heck not! So good for you, Cam. I think it's great. :D

Yeah, I'm kinda bummed about not being able to mail anything to anyone. This is the time that I wanted to send stuff but I didn't anticipate us having a full-blown mail strike. I just hope it's over soon. :(

Whatever you are doing to those sunflowers Cam...they're loving it! :08: I'm not a big fan of yellow flowers either but sunflowers are definitely an exception! There's no flower so bright and cheering. ;)

So you love the Russian Mammoth's, eh? I'm gonna get you your own packet of them...maybe even tonight if I hit the nursery. ;)

Wow...a 16 foot tall sunflower! :eek: Nope, it must have been Dean that mentioned them. Omg that's huge! You'd have to stake them, I'm sure!

Posting a shot of my "Fish" pepper in the hot pepper thread, and another one in some other thread.

I'm looking forward to adding some information to the Zodiac thread and glad you related to some of the Rabbit characteristics.

: )

Willow87

06-24-2011, 08:06 PM

it's always nice to have a little cash LOL. With the sunflowers every 2 weeks I fertilize them with Miracle Grow and I foliar feed them with Hasta Grow every 7-8 days. I would definitely love to grow more Russian Mammoths and create a screen. I saw quite a few pictures of Giant Sunflowers on Gardenweb, one man had one that surpassed the roof of his house. I don't thing he even had to stake his.
I think my peppers love the cooler indoor temps, though they aren't getting as much light. The Fish peppers have a little bit of variegation on the leaves, its so cute LOL. I read my sister the Libra one and it perfectly describes her.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 08:31 PM

I enjoy Librans and seem to always attract them more than any other sign.

Wow...I knew your sunflowers looked so green and healthy, so this must be attributed to all your fertilizing! Good for you, Cam. I think they're so beautiful and I'm absolutely tickled at the success you've had with them. :D

Oh I just finished showing my "Fish" plant in the hot pepper thread...although the pics don't do it justice. Here's one of the shots I showed...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1233.jpg

And here are my petunias blooming in my side window...

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/3rd%20album/100_1225.jpg

I think you're right about your pepper plants liking the cooler temps. I've always had tremendous success with them inside too...and out. They don't like to be over-heated. Next I'll have you addicted to indoor pepper growing!

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Next I'll have you addicted to indoor pepper growing!

Yeah like ME!!!! Beware Cam! You have been warned! Ha! Ha! :ha:

Hi Gang! :waving:

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 09:05 PM

Hi, JaNan! :waving:

Hope you are well. Did you see what I wrote in the Zodiac thread?

I'll be back soon but I gotta put Henry to bed and then I'm going to go pick up a few things and have a boo aroun the nursery. Likely won't buy anything, because of gnats and other pests spreading to my indoor plants, but I enjoy looking.

I should be logged back on by 11:30 or midnight. It's 10:00 here now. I'll likely be up late tonight. Chat soon...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 10:42 PM

I'm back! :waving:

I wanted to pick up a multi-grain baguette, olive oil, and some parmesan cheese...oh and milk too. I looked at their plants but not for long because I was getting too tempted to buy some. :eek:

I gotta still load the shots of my late dinner I had too...for you guys to see. Of course you know I had lemon meringue pie for dessert and will be eating it for the next week! I love icy cold lemon pie. Yummy.

So Greg, are you around too? Feel free to butt right in and chat with us any old time you feel like it...you're more than welcome here. ;)

OK well I was about to give one of my Bay trees a shower. All 4 of my trees that I have here are putting on new beautiful growth, with super large leaves. They grow soft at first and then they leatherize and get tough for cooking. I can't get enough of them and so glad I bought a few extra trees this season. One is going to Bob when the mail strike is over.

So I'll get around to showing my dinner shots within the hour. I've been having problems with photobucket freezing on me in the middle of downloading and it's really been pissing me
off! :mad:

So how's everyone's Friday night going? Oh and I have something for the Reflections thread too. Love that thread...and Greg's meditation thread.

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-24-2011, 11:11 PM

What were you almost tempted by tonight?

It has been a banana week for me. I bought some stuff from Jimmmy on Monday and yesterday at Lowe's found some good size bananas on sale for $5 bucks so I bought 7 of them. :)

I'm pretty tired, so I will be getting off and getting ready for bed. :bed:

I'll get some fresh pictures and post tomorrow.

Night all!!!! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

The Hollyberry Lady

06-24-2011, 11:57 PM

Sorry about that...my mom called.

Oh I was tempted by some of their black and variegated sweet potato vines as well as by their many flowers of course.

Ok, I think I have the dinner shot loaded, if it doesn't seize up on me again, that is.

I'm still up if anyone feels like chatting. Wonder where Tom is these days.

G'night, JaNan. :waving:

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 11:57 AM

Good afternoon, gang!

Hope you guys are having a great Saturday so far. I just finished posting some stuff for you in the Zodiac thead, Cam. Hope you enjoy. I'll do Cancer next...

So I'm not sure if anyone's around or not but I thought I'd pop in and say hi. Just hanging out doing some stuff around my place today. They're calling for more rain, of course. :(

So what are you guys up to today? I was gonna take some shots shortly but I hate when it's overcast. Sunny pictures are best.

Chat soon...

: )

Willow87

06-25-2011, 12:12 PM

Good afternoon Sherry and Janan. I just got home. How is everyone? Sherry I told my mom that I want to plant sunflowers along the house and she told me that it would be fine. I've seen alot of the wild sunflowers blooming across the street and I may go over and collect seeds from them. Thanks for the Zodiac information, most of it describes me lol

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 12:43 PM

You're very welcome, Cam! I'm glad you related to it. I'll get around to doing Cancer later today or this evening so you can read that as well. Cancer people are very sensitive and sometimes even shy because of it.

Terrific about the sunflowers, Cam. It slipped my mind to look for the seeds last night but I'll be going back again in a day or two and will surely remember them for you. I have lots anyway but think you could use your own, so you can plant lots of them all around. You sure are great at growing them. ;)

So yeah, I'm gonna get some shots loaded shortly of my lunch today. People can show their breakfasts, lunches, and snacks too...not just dinners in the dinner thread. I really like that thread but wish people would show more pics. I especially wish we could see some foods from some other countries too, and know what the favorites are in other lands also. That would be cool.

Neat, that you have some wild sunflowers Cam! :08: You can mix them around with mine too. You'll have the best sunflower display around, although I think you've got a lovely bunch right now too. I'm sure you are very much enjoying their beauty.

When I was a kid, I had a thing for sunflowers and eating their seeds. People that we knew grew many large ones and they used to let us kids eat the seeds from right off the flowers! I loved it and just thought they were the prettiest flowers ever.

Chat soon...

: )

cherokee_greg

06-25-2011, 12:53 PM

I think the sunflowers are so cool the big ones is it to late to plant them ?

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 12:57 PM

Willow87

06-25-2011, 02:27 PM

I appreciate the Zodiac info Sherry. I'm definitely a shy person lol. I think I will try to collect some of the wild ones as soon as the flowers fade. Most of them have several blooms per stalk and there are fields of sunflowers in my area. They are still thriving even though they havent been watered. I wanted to collect some Blanketflower seeds, they grow wild around here and this year there were so many that several fields were red from the many blooms. I think I found my new flower for color every year (Sunflowers) I love eating sunflower seeds.

cherokee_greg

06-25-2011, 03:02 PM

Hi Greg!!! :waving:

I've been wondering if you were ok. Missed ya. ;)

Um...sunflowers will bloom even in mid to late fall and they grow super quickly so no, it isn't too late to plant some, Greg! When everyone elses' are dead, yours will be just starting! They won't have time to develop seed though and some large types take awhile so be sure to check out the estimated bloom-time so you can judge from there, the best ones to sow now. :D

I'm just loading my lunch shots now for the dinner thread...

: )

Thanks there mammoth somthing I forget now. Im bad on names. I got me some of those plant tags and tagged all my banana plants :08:
I have been busy taking mom to the DRs its time they do all her tests to make sure every thing is working good. And I been to my Dr hes happy with every thing. He gave me two weeks off from apoitments ya. I love the time off. I been going in the garden late in the evening I repotted a few plants,weeded a few pots.And I bought a bunch of tropical hibiscus and planted them in the garden.I been getting so many squash its growing like crazy. A little each evening I do. If I do more than a little its like work. LOL. Plus its been hot here. I get dizzy when its too hot. So I donot go out there in the heat. Mom bought me a ticket to the ringling brothers circus im still her little kid :08: It will be fun. I went to the farmers market this morning than to Trader Joes.Than I took mom to lunch Japanese food. I had spicy crispy chicken oh so good. Now im just chillin at home watching im alive on animal planet.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 07:19 PM

Wow, it sounds like things are going well for you Greg! I'm so happy for you and you totally deserve it. :) Please don't over-do-it though in your gorgeous gardens...I know how you Arians can push yourselves too hard. ;)

So nice that you have time off and things are stable...and what a terrific son you are, caring for your mom the way you do. It's really nice to read about. Mmmmmm....more Japanese food. I do like some stuff so I can see why you guys love it. Hope you enjoyed and had fun. Sounds like you're having a good day. :)

I got some more information typed out for the Zodiac thread...about Cancer, which I'll post shortly, Cam. I took a shot of my supper tonight as well so I'll post it in the dinner thread. It's neat looking back at the pics of meals you've made and remembering them. It'll be cool when the thread gets to be a couple years old. Anyway, tonight's dinner was pretty yummy.

So I'm just hanging out tonight. My girlfriend showed up earlier before she went on a date.

Oh and I was trying to get a shot of these new little adorable baby "Explosive Amber" and "Fish" peppers but they were too small and the shots sucked...horribly unclear. I got frustrated and gave up. I will show soon but I did manage to get a great shot of my mini bell peppers that are so cute right now.

Yes, I figured you'd be shy Cam...a lot of Cancerians are. Goona load the info I type in the Zodiac thread now. :D

Chat soon...

: )

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 07:47 PM

Ok I finished the info on Cancerians in the Zodiac thread. Hope you enjoy it, Cam. I had to edit it and add some stuff I forgot but it's complete now.

Going to load show into dinner thread now...

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-25-2011, 10:05 PM

:03: Oh Greg, that sounds like so much fun! I love the circus. I always love all the animals especially the horses! (I always hated the clowns though - never ever liked them even when I was little - and I never watched those scary movies about those mean clowns so I can't blame it on that) And parades! I always loved those too. Though I don't like the big drums, they always feel like they are beating in my stomach. Yeah, yeah, I know I am a wienie. Ah, but I digress.

Sherry, we appreciate all your hard work in the Zodiac thread! It's really interesting and fun when you can see yourself in the descriptions!

How can you tell if the sunflower seeds are ready to eat? Is it just the big giant ones or what?

Is anyone around tonight? :waving:

~J

Willow87

06-25-2011, 10:19 PM

Hi everyone, I was watching movies with my family. Thank you so much Sherry for the zodiac info on Cancer. It pretty much sums up my personality for the most part. My sister was wondering if you could find info on the Dragon for the Chinese Zodiac

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 10:20 PM

You know when the sunflowers are ready because the disk looks black and the seeds look fat and swollen. The birds'll tell you when they're ready also. :ha: Yeah the large types are better if you wanna eat seeds.

Nope, I'm not big on clowns either JaNan and I know a lot of people who feel the same way. They're freaky and eerie looking. :eek:

You're welcome for the information in the Zodiac thread JaNan and thanks for mentioning it. I also find it very entertaining and fun. It's neat finding out about people and seeing what they're like.

Cool you're watching movies, Cam. I enjoy a good movie with a bowl of popcorn. Yup, I can do Dragon soon too. ;)

So I was loading some shots for the aero-garden thread...

: )

Jananas Bananas

06-25-2011, 10:34 PM

Hi Sherry! Hi Cam! I was wondering if everyone was out on a hot date or something.

Hubby and I had to shop for refrigerators today. Our other one went out, but we found a really nice one and got a good deal - so we are pretty happy.

Then we turned it into sort of a date evening and splurged on a fancy dinner. It was nice, because we have had a rough week.

I hope everyones Saturday was great! :)

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 10:42 PM

Great you got a new fridge, JaNan! :D

I'm just hanging out loading some shots. No dates for me, although I could have. I'm just not in the dating mood these days.

So I just released some shots in the aero-garden thread. Now I'm gonna post another somewhere else...

Hope you enjoyed your dinner out. You can see what I ate today for lunch and dinner in the dinner thread. ;)

: )

Willow87

06-25-2011, 10:46 PM

Hi Sherry and Janan. Wow a new fridge? That's so nice. I need a new everything LOL.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 10:55 PM

Keep working Cam, and you'll get everything you need eventually. ;)

I 'need' a few new things too but I'm waiting until I move before I make any other purchases. I'm getting packed...slowly but surely.

Might log off soon. Tired tonight.

: )

Willow87

06-25-2011, 11:01 PM

I need to win the lottery too lol. I'm getting tired too so I may turn in too

Jananas Bananas

06-25-2011, 11:04 PM

Yep. Sherry's right Cam!!!

Too bad I don't live closer to you Sherry! I would have you packed up in no time! Are you on a waiting list at the new condos? Seems like this year is just flying by. Half the year has already gone!

I had something to ask you here Sherry and I've already forgotten. I'll remember it in a minute.

The Hollyberry Lady

06-25-2011, 11:13 PM

I'm not on a waiting list but I'm waiting for an apartment on the south or east side because of my plants. I'm packing slowly because I'm washing and dusting things before I pack them up...the long way.

Yeah, you can't get ahead in life without working and earning some bucks. I always worked all through my mid teen years, 20's and early 30's. It's the only way to get ahead. I'm hoping maybe at some point your sister can get you a job at the place where she's at, Cam. Having family that already work there will get your foot in the door before anyone elses. ;)

Ok I gotta get some sleep. I'm tired tonight and need to go to bed "early" for a change. It's already after midnight here.

G'night gang. :waving:

: )