Insomnia Thread...

[Jananas Bananas]

I guess I should have taken a picture of her little "before" feet - they were curled up and she was trying to stand up and walk on her knuckles. It wasn't my idea Sherry, I actually researched on the internet and read suggestions from dimes to duct tape. These are tiny tiny little chicks and a dime would have been to heavy. Duct tape would have hurt when I took it off, so I thought band aids. If you can correct this before the bones harden it can be fixed permanently. So far so good. I just needed something to straighten out and separate her little toes. Some die hard chicken people would have probably culled this little one, but I am not one of those.

They all are doing well so far Cameron and Drew. Bob I'm thinking that would be an awfully lot of bandaids and they would just fall off when you wore them out into the snow! :) Zac your friend is correct. How many other pets can give you breakfast? :ha:

~JaNan

[ShearMe]

How many other pets can give you breakfast?

Depends how well you train them... :ha:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wanna see my new phone I got today?...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01623.jpg


My old one was nothing but static anymore...Bob can even attest to that! :ha:


I'm sure glad to have something functional again. The orange button on the right-hand corner of the phone is the speaker phone option. ;)


I was at the mall just as the sun was setting...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01610.jpg



Hope everyone's having a good weekend. :D


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[oldhippie01]

Good morning Sherry! Thats a damn fine phone you have there, love the large #'s. I hope it is not like a similar one I had, that the Speak into thing y was so light that the weight of the Cord would pull it off of the hook, every time the cord fell off the edge of the Table. That one didn't last long,( it was one of those straight from China to Wal-Mart specials), that my Wife couldn't resist. I,( on the other hand), had no trouble taking it right back to them.

Lovely Sun Set,( If I could have blocked out the foreground View),LOL. We Central Floridians don't do Snow well at all. In fact I had to go get a Sweat Shirt on to look at it,LOL

Have a great day Kiddo!!
Oldhippiehttp://www.bananas.org/images/smilies/banana_files/2738.gif

[Bob]

Figured you more for a pearl white slimline with last number redial.......now I'll hear cleary when I'm called a mean old goat!:ha:

[tbaleno]

Cool looking phone. If it is too light just get some velcro strips for the bottom. When I looked at your picture it looked like there was a smiley face in the clouds.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, Bob! :ha: Not into white phones but might have bought a pink one if they had it! ;)


LoL Oldhippie! :D


I bought this phone to get away from all that...crackles, static, and outright disconnections! :eek: I've sure been enjoying this new one a lot. It's a heavy phone so no worries, and the speaker phone works fairly well on it too.


I've already got all my numbers programmed into it...it holds 65 of them in the directory, plus it has a 10 number speed-dial memory as well, & an extra emergency button for 911. It pretty much has all the features you'd want a phone to have so I'm pretty glad I replaced my old one.


Thanks, Tom! :waving: I didn't notice that about the smiley until you said it. Cool. :)


Thanks for stopping in and saying 'hi' everyone. Nice to hear from you guys. Hope you're having a great Sunday.


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone

[oldhippie01]

No Snow in Florida, so that must mean Snow in Hawaii !! LOL

[drew leonard]

fo sho....Mauna Kea!

[tbaleno]

Yup Hawaii had snow. Probably nothing more than flurries but apparently it had snow.

Anyone have any ideas how to spend the night. i have tomorrow and Tuesday off so I figure I'm staying up late. I just have nothing to do so I'm a tad bored.

[ShearMe]

Anyone have any ideas how to spend the night. i have tomorrow and Tuesday off so I figure I'm staying up late. I just have nothing to do so I'm a tad bored.

Video Games

[tbaleno]

Yup. Thats what I did. Wing Commander: Privateer

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Busy day but thought I'd say 'hi'! :waving:


Hope everyone has a great Tuesday. We're supposed to be getting freezing rain today! :eek: Scary stuff.


Here's some shots I took of yesterday morning's sunrise and my shrubs...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01628.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01630.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01631.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01625.jpg


Chat later...


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[tbaleno]

More snow here as well. I'm going out in an hour to start the removal process.

[oldhippie01]

I'm going to put on my "Long Johns" it's dropping down to 62 tonight,ROTFLMAO!!!

[tbaleno]

Why you.... I aughta'.....

[oldhippie01]

I know........., that was cold, but the Devil made me do it, LOL.

Come on down, the Property is cheap,( Relatively speaking) and the weather is Fine. If you need to work however, the Jobs are cheap also,( if you can find one).........

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Man, I wish we were dropping to 62!


Try 5°F!!! :eek:


If we were at 62°F right now, I'd be wearing shorts, not long John's! Too funny! :ha:


So how has everyone been lately, besides colder than...guess I can't say hell, can I?! :ha:


It might be a late one tonight...I'm wired on hot chocolate! :0518:


Sorry I haven't taken any new shots lately but I've been kinda busy. Hope to be back chatting regularily soon but I just have a lot going on right now.


Going to get a drink of ice water but be back in a minute...


Who's around? :waving:


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[tbaleno]

We are expecting more snow here. Maybe another 12 inches friday and another 6 inches next tuesday.

Temps got a little warmer today at around 30F but are expected to drop again over the next few days.

And only 25 days until pitchers and coaches show up for spring training!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Spring can't come soon enough for me, Tom! :goteam:


I hope it comes early this year. Tired of cold temps and snow. :(


How's your lemon tree doing?


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[tbaleno]

Doing good. There is a blossom about to open. I want to repot it into a bigger pot, but I want to make sure it is growing well first. So, I'll probably do that in a few weeks.

I'm curious if when the snow melts I find some holly bushes have taken root. I doubt it but you never know. Nature always has a way of surprising you.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's right Tom, you really never know when it comes to gardening, and where one person has had failure, another person may have success. ;)


Many gardening 'experts' told me I couldn't do this, and I couldn't do that, but I had nothing but total success when I tried a number of things I was discouraged from doing.


Growing melons on a trellis for instance...


I once had this know-it-all neighbor/gardener who insisted it could not be done and that I was foolish to even try it. Not only did I successfully grow the melons on the trellis, but on the day of harvest she came running over loudly saying enthusiastically..."Are those melons on that trellis"?! (as if she didn't know :ha:). I couldn't resist giving her one of the 8 I had and she never questioned my gardening after that and was in fact asking me tips on how to grow certain things. :)


I think gardeners should experiment and try things...most especially things that people tell them cannot be done. It just might work and you won't know unless you try. There's no absolutes in gardening...it's all about trial and error. Experience.


The best gardening tip I ever got to this day, was "Stop Listening To Other Gardeners"!!! :ha:


So cool about your lemon tree, Tom! :08: Bob was telling me about his little dwarf keylime tree and that it has actual little limes on it already, indoors. I saw a pic and I have cuttings from the same plant, that are now rooted.


I hope you get to eat some lemons from your tree, Tom. How cool would that be! :08:


Thanks for popping in and posting. I'm hoping you might see some holly sprouts in Spring. Small holly trees can be bought for under 10 bucks in Spring but it depends on the variety and size. I can get 'blue boy/girl' shrubs about a foot tall for around 10 bucks each but they're inferior to 'blue prince/princess' so I only want one pair, not many of them.


Alright, guess I've rambled enough. It's been awhile! :D


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[tbaleno]

I want one with traditional holly leaves. Or do the leaves always start out oval and then grow to by holly leaf shapped?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

If you like that traditional Holly leaf look, you might just love "Blue Boy/Girl", Tom. They are the first of the Blue Holly series and the originals. They are the traditional Christmas Holly and the leaves are very pointed.


"Blue Prince/Princess" are the hybrid offspring (children) of "Blue Boy/Girl" and the leaves are more oval and less toothed. Many more berries than their parents though, so this pair is my favorite.


Kind of a dark shot but here's the one you want Tom, "Blue Girl"...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01631.jpg


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/morning.gif


...or good afternoon! :waving:


Hope everybody has a terrific Thursday. ;)


Not sure what's going on today yet, but I gotta make some calls shortly. Might go out later but don't know. Still have to make some breakfast. Think I'll have a whole wheat english muffin with strawberry jam and tea...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/insomniac.gif


I will continue to talk to myself because there doesn't seem to be anyone around. JaNan, where did you go?


I sure appreciate you letting me know about those Mountain Laurel seeds. Hope I can get at least one to sprout...


I knew the flowers resembled Wisteria flowers and when I googled it last night, that's what it said too! :D One cool shrub that is and thanks so much for sharing it with me.


Think I'll be staying home today. I'm gonna make chicken cacciatore for my mom and I later. It's nice to have a day to just relax a bit.


I wish it was spring already so I could go for a bikeride and relieve some stress.


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/bikelove.gif


Here's a nice pink & white earth star plant of mine...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/089.jpg


Also, a red siam ruby leaf after a shower today...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01644.jpg




Chat soon...




http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/insomniae.jpg



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[Jananas Bananas]

I'm here! Had a couple of phone calls, and one was a marathon call from my sister! :ha: I've got to get some lunch and do a load of clothes. Had to go check on my little Texas Mountain Laurel to see how it was doing since I was bragging on it.

I have two earth stars like the lighter one you have pictured. Not any dark ones like the other one though. I agree with Penny, that is gorgeous. I love flashy colors on plants! :)

We had a cold front come through a while ago and the temperature has dropped about 20 degrees and we are supposed to have a hard freeze tonight, so I need to cover plants up this afternoon. ~J

[oldhippie01]

Hey Sher. and J-Nan., just taking a little break. While poor Sher. is in "Snow Limbo" some of us are busy starting seeds for Tomatoes, preparing Beds,( with Manure and Leaf Mulch), for 20 new "Apache" Blackberry Plants that will be going in the Ground in February,( during the second quarter of the "Waxing Moon"). You guys have a great day, gotta get back to work......Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm here too...just busy back and forth doing a few things.


Hippie...I'd give just about anything to be in my garden right now or preparing a bed. I am totally envious, to say the least. :ha:


Good luck with your gardens and beds. ;)


Here's another dark one I have, JaNan...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/090.jpg


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[Jananas Bananas]

I won't be working outside today, that's for sure. They say our average January temperature is 60, but today is not average that's for sure.

Sherry still does a ton with her plants even when she is in "snow limbo" Hippie! :ha: How many different seeds do you have starting right now Sherry?

That's another beauty Sherry! I have a bunch of bromeliads, I will see if I can find some pictures of a few. OK here is one of my favorites, it is called "Monet".

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=26503&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=26503)

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=23056&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=23056)

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow JaNan...that's just stunning! :eek:


I've got about 8 different things germinating but it's still early yet, so no rush. Plus I'll likey place some seed orders shortly too.


My life has just become a bit stressful and busy at the moment so if I disappear for awhile, don't worry, I'll return one day soon. Don't know how things will go just yet.


How many seeds have you got going right now, JaNan?


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[Jananas Bananas]

I got a couple of sapodillo seeds soaking, and I have a few veggies that I am trying to start, yellow bell pepper and yellow tomato. Let's see about 6 avocado (made some guacamole dip last week) :ha: I know I have more but I can't think off the top of my head.

I don't like the sound of you having to disappear for a while. :(

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's just with this court business and everything going on around here, you never know what might happen and we may have to move just to get away from it all.


My mom is all for it! :D


Don't worry...I won't disappear for a year though and I'll let you guys all know if I'm not gonna be around for awhile.


Cool about your seeds, JaNan. I'm starting to get the itch to plant many things. I wonder if these brightly colored succulents we love, can be grown from seed? It'd be cool to get a mixed packet and grow a bunch of neat varieties of assorted colors.


You've sure got some beauties, JaNan!


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Signing off for a bit Gang, but I'll be back around real soon...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/insomniaa.gif


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[saltydad]

G-d Bless You

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good evening, Gang!


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/evening.jpg


I'm back for a bit...


Thanks Howard, for your kind words! ;)


Nice to see you posting here. How are things? Hope you'll be ready for a package from me, come Spring! I've got many things I'd like to share with you.


So what's everyone up to tonight? I'm going out for a capuccino later on with a friend. I think they're equivalent to 3 cups of coffee so I should be up half the night! :eek:


Chat soon...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/morning1.gif :goteam: HAPPY FRIDAY!!! :goteam:


Hope eveyone's having a great day and looking forward to the weekend ahead. :D


Thought I'd pop in and see if anyone's around...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/insomniad.gif


I guess all you vampires are sleeping! :eek:


Not sure what I'm up to tonight but I might be going out later.


Too bad nobody's around. :(


Chat someday soon?


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Have all you insomniacs gone to bed already?! :eek:


Where the heck is everyone?


I just got home a little bit ago and thought it'd be cool to chat with someone who isn't sleeping. :ha:


How was your night?


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[tbaleno]

Hey there. Yup, I went to sleep early. This week drained me.

I took this picture to show how much snow we got so far. And we are expecting another 12 inches or so on Tuesday and a bit more next friday.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5378246930_c4d60cb066_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5378246930/)
CIMG_2011-01-22-110122 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5378246930/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow, you're getting a lot of snow Tom. It never stops snowing here. :eek:


Everytime I look out my window...it's snowing. I've seen and had enough already and miss my bike terribly. :(


Oh yeah, you started a new job or something, didn't you Tom? How's it going? Tuckering you out, is it? Thanks for popping in and saying hi and showing a shot. ;)


JaNan, Howard, Cam, Blake, Jack, and others....where have you all disappeared to? Toboganning? Skiing? I might have to continue talking to myself if this keeps up. :ha:


Ran some errands today but now I'm staying home for the evening...if nobody calls or shows up here, looking to get their ass kicked in a game of chess! :eek:


I love chess and actually have an electronic game that allows me to play against the computer. It's very cool. :D


Anyone else play Chess?


Hope everyone's enjoying their Saturday night. I'll likely be around for awhile, just reading and hanging out. :2738:


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[saltydad]

Just finished up some chores. Did my weekly watering of plants; with all I have on 5 floors of the house it tends to take a while. Did a water change on my freshwater tank. Now starting laundry. 'A man's work is never done' or something similar. :ha: Dreaming of where I'm going to plant all my bananas when spring rolls around.

[tbaleno]

I'm definitely getting old. My feet are always cold.

Holly, my job is going well, I would have gotten 1/2 hour overtime but there was an issue submitting my first time card so I'm only going to get a straight 80 hours this paycheck :(

The cool thing is when I'm all set up I can just plug in my work laptop and do a few hours of work any time I'm bored.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm dreaming the same dreams Howard, but wondering where I'm going to put...ME! :ha:


I already have 6 foot tall trees in my living room! :eek:


My bird thinks he's in some sort of jungle and I am beginning to wonder myself! This is getting ridiculous and more are on their way!


When does the insanity end? http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/aa93.gif


I swore it would never be me and that I'd just have 2-3 banana plants, but Bob won't be happy until I've got them all! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif


Now he's even working on getting me to grow several kinds of grasses and agaves too! I will have room for nothing very soon, because he's seeing to it! :ha:


Too funny that you're doing all this "man's work", Howard! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


Maybe it's time to date and line up some prospects ??? ;)


Thanks for stopping in and saying "hi". Really is great to have you back. :D


Don't let me keep you from your baking though! :ha:


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[oldhippie01]

Hey Sher., the Bed's are ready for the Thornless Blackberry's and the five Holes are ready for the Citrus Trees and my Banana's are covered, with a light underneath, as we are expecting a freeze tonight, ( 25). Then we will start warming up again.

Hope you are having a great evening........Hippie

[saltydad]

Too funny that you're doing all this "man's work", Howard! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


Maybe it's time to date and line up some prospects ??? ;)


Yeah, I'm a real prize. "63 year old man, overweight with arthritis, no employment, lives with mother" just doesn't seem to spin a lot of wheels.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Glad to hear it's going well for you Tom, and it's always good to get a paycheck! ;)


I'm not old but I get cold feet sometimes, if it's any consolation. :)


Gonna make another hot chocolate...


Why get drunk when you can be wired on cocoa and caffeine! :ha:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hahahaha Howard! :ha: That is just hilarious! I am still chuckling. You sure do have a great sense of humor...one of the reasons I've always thought you were great. ;) Still do.


Well, if we were closer...I'd go on a date with you! :08:


I bet I'd laugh my ass off all night and have a totally great and enjoyable time. Better than some of the boring guys my own age. :D


My mom is a couple years younger than you and she's pretty cute for an older lady...and she's single as well. :eek: Really is too bad you weren't closer...


Do you smoke cigarettes? Please say no...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Very cool, Hippie!!! :waving:


If you can, please post some shots of your beds and gardens later. :D Love to see...


What'cha up to tonight? Gotta go make another hot chocolate but be right back...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Howard, don't be afraid...I wasn't trying to hit on you! :ha:


Just think you're cool. :08:


Alrighty then Gang, do try not to be jealous...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01706.jpg


Insurance that I'll be up all night long! :eek:


Hope you guys are up for chatting for awhile...like say until 4 am! :ha:


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[tbaleno]

My wife bought 3 more 12 packs of soda. I've already downed 3 cans. I'm sure I'll be up late tonight as well :P

That hot chocolate with marshmallows looks so yummy, I might scrounge and see if we have some at home and join you in a cup. Though mine will not be in such a dainty cup.

[saltydad]

Smoke- no. Quit 13 years ago from a 3 pack a day habit. Thank G-d for nicotine patches.

[oldhippie01]

Will take some tomorrow Sher. and see if I can figure out how to get them up here. Too damn cold out there tonight,LOL. I was a Construction Worker up until I retired so I'm not what you would call a Tech.-ie ,LOL. In fact I only recently graduated to "Two Finger Typing",ROTFLMAO!!!.........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sorry about that...I got a bit side-tracked.


Did you make a hot chocolate, Tom? I think I've had enough for one day. I might even need to attend a Hot-Chocolate-a-holic's Anonymous meeting! :eek:


Cool that you quit smoking Howard...good for you! ;)


Hippie...

You can just call me Sherr if you like...with no period. It's what a lot of people call me. I noticed you've been putting a period at the end and just wanted to let you know that you don't have to if you don't want to.. :)


I'm still up, wired on cocoa! :ha:


Doubt I'll be in bed anytime soon. I was just listening to a tune...


YouTube - No Rain - Blind Melon *With Lyrics* (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL6tB_0ZJtw)


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh and Hippie...


Cool you'll take some shots tomorrow...I load my shots through photobucket. It's totally easy. ;)


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[tbaleno]

Yes indeed I did have hot chocolate. Who can pass it up when the see a picture of a mug of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Right now I'm watching mixed martial arts with my daughter. I think she likes it better than my son.

[notrecruiting]

Is there a way to adjust your time zone in this forum? I'm posting at 11pm my time but I don't think that's the time it's going to be listed at.

[notrecruiting]

7 hour difference? Hmmm what's the default time zone? I'm east coast.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good that you made some, Tom. ;)


I found these at the mall today and they were leftover from Christmas. Ten bucks but marked down to a dollar! It's Gourmet hot chocolate with marshmallows included in a cute littte glass bottle...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01704.jpg


I bought a few of them and it's pretty good stuff, I must say.


I'm more of a tea drinker and like green tea especially. I like trying different teas and making my own too. Lemon balm tea is a personal favorite that I grow and make myself.


Notrecruiting...


It's in your profile settings. I changed my timezone there. ;) Welcome to the Insomnia thread. :D


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[notrecruiting]

And a question....do you guys make your got cocoa from scratch? or do you cheat and use packages of a "swiss miss" type?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hey, don't knock canned hot chocolate mix until you've tried it! :ha:


I admit I'm guilty of using mixes but I'll have you know that my mom makes hers from scratch using only real cocoa...and I visit there a lot of mornings and she makes me a cup! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


So there! :ha:


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[drew leonard]

Must be nice Hippie!


We are suppose to get 3-6'' snow Tuesday night!

I have had enough of this S*&T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Drew

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Me too, Drew! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif


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(shortest post ever by The Hollyberry Lady :ha:)

[notrecruiting]

Sorry, I'm just cheap and it costs less to buy the baking cocoa and make it from scratch. You can also add as much sugar as you want. Technically I'm cheating too, I boil water in the kettle and use creamer, cocoa, and sugar....same thing as a mix. Boiling milk means standing by the stove to make sure it doesn't burn. Best way is with a cappucino machines steam wand......mmmmmmmm I remember the days when I had one. The frothy top is the bomb.
I guess the default time zone is london. I changed it in my profile but the posting times are still listing at 4 AM...whatever.

[notrecruiting]

You northerners and your snow....I hate that stuff. That's why I left Colorado.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I think I'm sick of hot chocolate now, and might just have some ice water. :ha:


You change the timezone to whatever your timezone is...which I have no idea what yours is, but you likely do. You make these changes in your profile settings. Hope this helps.


I had the same problem but once I changed it to my own timezone, it got corrected. :D


Good luck.


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Just had to bring up the snow again, didn't you?!


I'm pretending it's Summer when I'm indoors. In fact I feel like I'm in a jungle now as it is...thanks to Bob & Zac! :ha:


It's crazy in here now. I can't see through all the brush to get to the door out! :eek:


I'm surrounded by 3-4 foot long banana leaves swaying in the breeze (from the radiator :ha:) and my ceiling is now invisible! :D


How I will get these plants out the door to the garden in Spring, is beyond me...


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[oldhippie01]

"How I will get these plants out the door to the garden in Spring, is beyond me..."

Not a problem Sherr, Simply Surgically remove all Foliage above the bottom two ,( Green) leaves, ( I know it sounds cruel, but the Plant will love you for it, because it will have less to support as it acclimates to it's new environment ). If you ever saw the Commercial Growers Harvesting "Pups", you would know that a Banana Plant is a tough Cookie. They cut ALL the Leaves off of them with a Machete, throw them in a Hole, come back later, stand them up and kick some Dirt around them and Water.LOL.

To get Fruit in your area though you will need to give them a good Shot of N/-/K at transplanting and every Month till Frost. I have the Formula if you need it...............Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks Hippie, but fertilizers are definitely not something I would ever need from anyone! :ha: I've got enough to last me for 20 years and in every formula combination you can imagine! :eek:


I was just pm-ing with Bob and he's going to give me a call aroud noon-ish...so he can persuade me into growing dozens of Palms, Ornamental Grasses and Agaves from seed! My question is...


How do you dissuade a die-hard plant fanatic who thinks that everyone else should grow what he's growing, from taking over your living room and gardens with all his stuff?! :ha:


Too funny. :0517:


So what's everybody up to on this sunny Sunday? I love sunny days for pictures and thought I might take 1 or 2 while it's beaming.


Making some green tea...


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[tbaleno]

Its a cold but sunny day over here. My family is coming over. We are celebrating my daughters birthday. Her real birthday is tuesday but it is usually hard to get people over during the week.

I would take pictures, but there isn't much to see except white. I have a white house with white snow surrounding it. No color whatsoever.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh I love birthday parties! :birthdaynana:


Have a slice of cake for me, Tom! Enjoy the day and your family. ;)


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[tbaleno]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5050/5380904605_4815346b55_t.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5380904605/)
100_0927 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34712576@N08/5380904605/) by mysimplehomegarden (http://www.flickr.com/people/34712576@N08/), on Flickr

[oldhippie01]

Well.......ok then, I won't try to turn you on to Old Hamii High Rose Bamboo, as it grows to 7" Dia. and 40 to 55' high,ROTFLMAO!!!;-)

I wasn't going to send Fertilizer dear, just the recommended formula for Fruiting banana's.
every month with
2 cups of…….1 part Urea Ammonium Nitrate
3 parts Murate of Potash. If those are not available or you want to do it organically, use 5 pounds wood ash and 1 pound Cottonseed Meal.
NOTE: This is a per. Plant formula………..

You may already know this, but while I am on a Roll;
Pruning
For best fruiting it is important to limit the amount of suckers in each clump. The
life cycle of a banana sucker is to grow, fruit and die, so new suckers are needed to
continue the fruiting of the clump. The best system is 3 trunks staggered in age from
fruiting size to newly emerging suckers. The right way to achieve this is to pick a new
sucker every 3 or 4 months during the active growing season. In colder regions where the
leaves have died from winter freezes it may be necessary to remove the dead tips of the
trunks to help new growth emerge. Start at the top of the plant and cut a few inches off,
look for the green live center.
I'm-a-gone now......... Hippie

[saltydad]

Say hi to Bob for me, and tell him his basjoo is coming as soon as the pups are large enough.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

LoL Hippie, about sending the fertilizer! :ha:


Thanks for all the great tips and advice. ;)


Howard, as usual Bob talked my ear off and I couldn't get a word in edgewise! :eek: On and on and on...


and on...


about all his new seeds and seedlings. Even cutting me off when I tried to tell him about mine! Imagine the nerve! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif


I pleaded with him not to send me anymore of his plants, but to no avail. he's sending a box out at the first of Spring! :( It looks like I am destined to live in an indoor jungle for life. :ha:


I'm now starved, hearing about his hunting and party feasting he's been partaking in all weekend. How nice for him, but some of us are lucky to have a breadstick! :lurk:


Well, I'm gonna go to the kitchen and see what I can rummage up for a snack. Maybe some yogurt...


: )

[oldhippie01]

check this out Sherr!


Pictures by kirk33 - Photobucket (http://s878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/?action=view&current=IMG_0234-1.jpg)

[oldhippie01]

Start at upper left to right then down

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Very good, Hippie! :goteam:

Now you just put your cursor on the pic you want to load and copy the "Direct link" code by clicking on it and then in your post window click on the yellow-ish envelope called 'insert image' and copy the 'direct link' code there and hit ok.


Here's one of your pics...


http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0230.jpg


Give it a try...


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[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0228.jpg

YESSSSS!!! I'm Bad!!!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Totally Awesome! :08: Now you're good to go!


Please tell us what we're seeing?


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[Jananas Bananas]

Don't ever let it be said that you can't teach an Old Hippie new tricks! :ha: Great pictures Hippie!

:waving: Hi everyone! Back from out of town. Hope everybody had a great weekend!

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Another one of your little out of town rendezvous with the hubby, huh JaNan? :ha:


Great you're back! :waving:


Will you be around tonight?



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[Jananas Bananas]

:woohoonaner:Yes Sherry, DH and I met my daughter and her husband at my sister's in Houston. My brother (the one I have told you about) and his wife came into Houston so we had a wonderful visit. We sang Karaoke Friday and Satuday night, had huge home cooked spread both nights that my sister prepared, and it was so great! I took some pictures, but not sure if they show any of the food. I haven't taken them off my camera yet. ~J

[oldhippie01]

This is another Daughter of my Raja Puri that I moved to this new location, which is out of the direct North Wind, BUT in a lower location and as we all know cold air moves down hill. The blue Tarp you see behind the plant is on the North side and has 31/2 inches of Bat Insulation behind it and attached to the wire cage and sandwiched by the large Tarp that wraps around the entire enclosure. then on the inside is two 100 Watt bulbs that are lit on extra cold Nights. This one will Fruit this year as it has already thrown over twenty Leaves....

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Cool, Hippie...can't wait to see the fruits! :D


JaNan that sounds so nice...wish I was doing that this weekend. It's cold and icy here...in more ways than one. :eek:


I hope to have a peaceful evening and maybe sow some more seeds. After talking to Bob today and hearing about all his sowings, I'm ready to let loose! :ha: Why not keep adding to the jungle.


I've got chicken in the oven. Gotta check it...


: )

[oldhippie01]

Neither me sherr, last year was the first time I had ever seen a Banana Plant Fruit and it was a real trip. The Blackberry Beds are a bit deceiving, because all you see is a little mound of Dirt, which down here is mostly sand, but it's whats underneath that is important. I tilled up four Rows 33 feet long and as deep as the Tiller would go. Then I ran a string line down the middle and pulled the Dirt back to either side, making a trench down the middle, about 10" deep and 18 to 20" wide. Then I back filled the trench with 6 to 8" of Composted Leaf Mulch and Cow Manure, then on top of that I applied five pounds of "Sea Bird Guyana", watered that down good, then pulled the Dirt back on top and soaked that down good. I did two of those, one up on the front of my Property and the other at the back,( to see which does the best). when I get the Plants,On my Birthday, Feb 11, in the second quarter of the Waxing Moon, I will make one more pass with the Tiller, right down the Middle,( just to be sure there are no air pockets in that Compost), then Plant them 3' apart..........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow Hippie, it really sounds like you're getting things prepared well and very thoroughly. Good for you! ;)


So your birthday's on Feb 11th? Mine's on Feb 16th! :birthdaynana:


That makes us both Aquarians! :eek:


Do you know anything about our zodiac sign? I do...



http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/dpm_zodiacsigns_3030.gif



Where did everyone disappear to? I was just about to show some dirty pictures! :ha:


Shocks, I'll guess I'll have to save them for another time...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

It was fun Sherry! I really enjoyed it but I'm tired. Sleeping (or not) in another bed - well I don't have to tell you, you already know. So, I am here but I don't think I will be up late. I will probably take a Tylenol PM and hit the hay early tonight.

Be sure and take more pictures as you go along Hippie. We will love seeing them! ~J

[oldhippie01]

"Do you know anything about our zodiac sign? I do..."

Sherr I am seventy years old......... I know SOMETHING about everything,LOL. In fact I know that LAST YEAR, we were both Aquarians, BUT this year I am a Capricorn and you are half Capricorn and half Aquarian as the cut off date for both Signs falls on Feb. 16. It seems that we now have thirteenth Zodiac signs, the newest being Ophiuchus Nov. 29 to Dec.17. Don't fret however, in only twenty five thousand years, the Earth will shift back on it's Axis, and we will both be Pure Bred Aquarians once again, I can hardly wait, LMAO!!
You have a great evening Kiddo.........Hippie

[tbaleno]

:pics:

heh. You are so funny hollyberry.

[tbaleno]

Hey, do we get to keep our old symbols? After 45 years I got used to it.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Wow...70! :08: That's pretty cool, Hippie!


I'll be 29 for awhile...


a long while. :ha:


Cool about us being Capricorns for a time. One night I was all 12 signs at once! :ha: Too ridiculous.


Tom, you want a dirty shot?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/joke.jpg


:ha::ha::ha:





G'night JaNan. :waving:


Sucks you gotta go to bed so early but I guess I'll just have to chat with the boys. ;)


Hope you hear from you tomorrow...


So um...


What should we talk about now ???


Here's a 'Hillberry' cutting I took today, I'm trying to root...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01742.jpg


Did I show you guys my orchid today?


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01725.jpg


from the back...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01724.jpg


Chat soon...


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[tbaleno]

What do you guys think I should do. I have a meyer lemon in a 1 gal container. I think it is reasonably acclimated now and I'm thinking of transplanting it. The problem is, the pot I have seems to be a pot of death as everything I put in it tends to die.

Should I transplant it to that pot or use another smaller pot?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Describe the pot to me...plastic or clay? Good drainage holes?


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[tbaleno]

plastic. It has a few holes in the bottom. It is filled with palm and cactus mix.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Why do you figure plants are dying in this particular pot, Tom?


You want to grow your lemon tree in the kind of soil it will like, so you might want to dump the soil in that pot before you transplant your tree into it?


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[tbaleno]

Humm, well, isn't the stuff you use for palm and cactus the same as you use for citrus?

I have to look in to that. I'm wondering if it isn't a drainage problem because the soil was still moist after a month without watering.

Oh, I found a snail on the side of the bucket. I think they are starting to invade.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah you don't want to mess with the drainage and have your roots sitting in soggy soil. :eek: This would be a reason why stuff's dying on ya in that pot. Make a few more homemade drainage holes using a drill and the pot will be improved. ;)

If that's the soil it likes than by all means...I just meant to give it the appropriate soil that it thrives best in.


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[oldhippie01]

Subject: MY LAST TRIP TO COSTCO



Yesterday I was at my local COSTCO buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Jake, the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had an elephant? So since I'm retired and have little to do, on impulse I told her that no, I didn't have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn't, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

I told her that it was essentially a Perfect Diet and that the way that it works is, to load your pants pockets with Purina Nuggets and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry. The food is nutritionally complete so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.)

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care, because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I stepped off a curb to sniff a poodle's ass and a car hit me.

I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard.

Costco won't let me shop there anymore.
Better watch what you ask retired people. They have all the time in the world to think of crazy things to say.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

:ha::ha::ha:

That was just hilarious, Hippie! Thanks for sharing. I would have died to have heard the
story live! :08:

Thanks so much for the great laugh. That was killer.

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[tbaleno]

:) :) :) :) :) :)

[tbaleno]

On another note,
I was searching on this:

round yellow eggs in soil

I just came across this:

If you used.. or the pot contained an abundance of slow release fertilizer.. with the wrong formula for your zone... especially applied directly to the trunk/crown/roots. Apparently the yellow round things in my soil are slow release fertilizer sooo...

you could have been heavily fertilizing your plant very late in the year.. when it should have been hardening off for a long hard winter like we have in z5/6 ...

which could lead to death ...

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Makes sense to me, Tom. :waving:


Good you're taking note of things like this. Remember what I said about trial and error being the best teachers in gardening...not know-it-alls like Howard! :ha:


Teasing of course Howard...if you're even around. ;)


That story really is funny, Hippie. I just died at the part about keeping them stuffed in your pocket and eating a couple when you get hungry!!! :ha: OMG that is too ridiculously comical.


Can't type...laughing too hard...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Well it might be time to hit the hay and call it a day!


Howard I hope you know I was only teasing with that wise-ass comment earlier. You know how I am. ;)


Same thing with the 'dirty' picture...only a joke and all in good fun. I'm just glad I don't live on those streets! :ha:


Well it seems nobody's around so I'll say g'nighty night. :waving:


I started a new thread a few minutes ago and will post more pics in it tomorrow.


Hope everyone had a great weekend and has a good week ahead. Talk again soon...


Hope I can sleep! :eek:


'night y'all. ;)


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening...whatever the case may be! :ha:


I was just noticing it wasn't snowing outside so it might be a good time to run an errand...not sure.


Hope everyone's having a good Monday so far and looking forward to the week ahead. It's pretty cold here today.


My email service is currently down so I'm just waiting for it to be up and running again. It's been 20 minutes already. This never happened before. :eek: I hope it won't be down all day...that would
suck. :(


It's not too sunny here today but it's bright.


Chat soon...


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[tbaleno]

Boy, its good to be home in a warm bed. It was -8F this morning. I had problems starting my car. I eventually got it started and got to work. Currently it is 2F and starting to drop again.

Did your email come up yet?

[drew leonard]

Are you zone 8-b Hippie?

Drew

[drew leonard]

Me too Sherry!
Would have loved to have been there when Hippie told that story! I..., would have been on the ground as I was when I read it to my wife!!!

Hippie;I bet you got way more stories like that?

Thanks,
Drew

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, you seem like a real funny guy, Hippie! :08: That story was just too hilarious!

I know Drew...the tears were rolling I was laughing so hard. I couldn't get the imagery of some guy nibbling on dog biscuits, out of my head! :ha:

Yes Tom, my email is working now but it was down for like three hours! :eek: Glad it's working again.


I was just posting and thought I'd say 'HI'.


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[oldhippie01]

First, thanks to everyone for the kind words and was only to happy to give you guys a chuckle. We all need one of those every once in awhile.
No Drew, Zone 9, but I have a North south Street that dead ends on the North side of my Garden. I have planted some Clumping Bamboo there for a Wind break, but it hasn't had time to fill in yet.
Originally I came from Louisiana and my Momma was a "CoonAss",( Cajun French) and my Daddy was Indian,( Choctaw) so I have always told everyone that I was a "Half Ass". Speaking of the Cajun's though, reminds me of a True Story that is funny to people that fail to grasp the pure logic of the conversation.

The quickest way to Ville Platte



You gotta love dem Cajuns, chere!

Ask a Cajun a question and you will always get the correct answer.

A man approached Boudreaux when he was visiting in Mamou.

"Excuse me, sir, can you tell me the quickest way to get to Ville Platte?

Boudreaux scratched his head, "Are you walkin' or drivin' ?" he asked the stranger.

"I'm driving."

"Dat's the quickest way!"

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, Hippie! :ha: You really are a gas.


So I was thinking of looking through some seed catalogues tonight and placing some orders. I got the catalogues before Christmas but haven't had much of a chance to check them out. Not gonna go too crazy though because I have so much already. I like to order new stuff though, that just came out this year...but only if it's really nice. ;)


It's quiet tonight...for a change. Just making myself a yogurt/banana snack...


Kinda bored, for a change.


: )

[oldhippie01]

Yes, I like to cruse the Catalogs as well, but I tend to lean toward the "Heirloom"
Verities, for the superior flavor. I got some "Brandy Wine Tomatoes" last year, but had trouble with them splitting open. I had them in 5 Gallon Buckets though. I have two 4'x 24' Raised Beds for them this year, but am going to try Rutgers. My Neighbor tells me that they grow well here and taste good. I need to start some seeds, but the Moon want be right until the third of Feb...........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, Heirlooms are the best. I have quite a few heirloom tomato seeds and have shared them with many people. Brandy wine is a great variety...too bad you didn't have good success with the
seeds. :(

Hippie, are you in Florida? Curious.

Waiting for the moon to be right...I used to follow the waxing & waning phases of the moon too, but not so much anymore.

Checking out the new J.L. Hudson seed catalogue in California right now...I've ordered before and got some amazing stuff.

: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Alright I'm out of here...have a good night y'all. ;)


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[oldhippie01]

Good morning. Yes Sherr I am in Central Florida 16 Mi. East of Ocala and 50 Mi. West of Daytona Beach, in an area called the "Ocala Forest". We love it out here.......Hippie

[tbaleno]

How is everyone doing tonight?

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: Fine here how about you?

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm doing pretty good Tom...you? How's the Tuesday night going? I just got back from my mom's place next door.


So how long have you lived in Florida for, Hippie? No doubt you do love it there...I would too, especially with our weather! :eek:


Not sure what time I'll be up until tonight, but it could be a late one.


Hope to hear from you guys...


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Oh hi JaNan...didn't see you there! ;)


I was in the midddle of posting but the phone rang.


Nice to hear from you. It's been awhile. :waving:


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: Bought a few plants today. I am ready for winter to be over with! Bah! ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I've had enough of it too! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif

I miss my bike terribly! :( I am dreaming of flying down bike paths again soon, and feeling the warm wind on my face.

I think you must be like me and that's why you buy tons of plants in Winter JaNan...to forget about the cold. I order and sow tons of seeds for the same reasons. I just can't deal with this snow crap much longer but we still have at least a couple months left of it. :eek:

I'm just sipping on some ice water and checking out some more seed catalogues but haven't seen much of interest yet...or things I don't already have! :ha:

So tomorrow I'm going out with my mom for awhile in the later morning. I just have to get my mom out of here for a little bit. It's been stressful, to say the least. :(

I was at the store earlier this evening and bought some new hair clips for my hair. I have to buy these really super huge ones because I have enough hair for 4-5 people, so it takes a lot to hold it up. I need these big honking ones to do the job right! :ha: Normally I can't find them but I did tonight.

Alright, sorry to bore you guys.

I guess I'll make an herb tea and check out some more posts. Still feel like gabbing, feel free...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Is it supposed to be nice for you tomorrow?

My Mom is having surgery on her knees on the 31st, so my Sister and I will be with her for that and maybe one of my brothers.

I understand, for sure. I get cabin fever if I have to be in the house for more than a couple of days. UGH! Your Mom will enjoy getting out I am sure!

I bought a Brazilian tree fern today.

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It looks kind of bedrabbled, but I hope I can get it to grow for me. It is called Silver Lady. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Not sure what the weather is tomorrow but I just have to take her out for awhile as she's afraid to go out alone and I won't let her anyway. I'm worried she could be attacked again. :(


Hoping the sun will be shining for us...


JaNan, that thing looks kind of cool. ;) I've never seen nor heard of one before. What can you tell us about it? It sure looks interesting. Glad you got yourself a nice new plant. I love it when I find one too.


So, I guess everyone else hit the road? Was it all the hair clip talk? :ha: Sorry Guys! :waving:


I was gonna go on to say I should wax my leather boots tonight so I don't have to do it in the morning. Bob laughed when I told him I use vaseline on my boots, but it's a great sealant that keeps the water out and it also keeps the leather soft and supple. I swear by it and recommend it to others.


I'm debating now on whether to make herb tea or hot chocolate...if I make hot chocolate I'll be up half the night. Maybe I better just stick with the tea...


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

I don't know a lot about it. I bought it because I thought it looked pretty cool. Here's a little blurb I just copied from the internet:

Silver Lady Tree Fern (Blechnum brasiliense 'Silver Lady') An exotic foliage plant that brings feathery greenery to a homes interior. Simply give this easy to grow fern moderate light, even moisture and minimal fertilizer and you will have a constant green companion. Dont over pot, this will keep its roots healthy and in time a trunk will form. Give this Fiji native an east, west or north exposure so it will have either morning or afternoon sun.

I have to read up on it and find out what kind of TLC it needs, because it will need it.

I know you do have a lot of hair! Do you ever get headaches from it or your clips? I know I do and I don't have half the thickness of yours. I wear mine in a ponytail a lot, especially in the Summer, but I am NOT a short hair kind of woman! :ha:

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, I dislike short manly haircuts on women too and have had long hair most of my life...always will I think.

I disagree that women should cut their hair shorter, the older they get. I think it's a bunch of hogwash, because I've seen many older women with long hair and I think they look super great.

Yes, I do get headaches when I keep my hair up for too many hours. At night I usually wear it down but in the daytime when I'm doing things, it's up. ;)

Too funny you asked me that because only someone with long hair would know about this. If I have it supported well, this can usually help things too. That's why I like to buy good clips...


Um, maybe we should take this to the girly thread! :ha:


That plant is really cool. The leaves definitely have a feathery look to them. I bet it will be a stunning specimen one day, now that it's in your care, JaNan. :D Great you got it...and thanks for sharing the shots and info about it, with us.


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah, I guess we should! I think the boys have gone to bed though. Hippie can participate about long hair though, right? :ha:

I had a hot mug of some Russian tea this afternoon. Have you ever had any of that? It's a spicy tea drink. You'd better stick with the tea over the hot chocolate if it wires you up. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah Hippie...where'd ya go? How long is that hair of yours anyway? And how long ya lived in Florida? I have a friend here in London who is from Florida. Why he ever moved here though is beyond me.


No JaNan...I've never had Russian tea. I like spicy though, so it sounds good. Yup I made an herb tea...not hot chocolate. I'd be up until 4 am if I drank HC this late. :eek:


Maybe I will be anyway. :ha:


I still have some shots to take for the girly thread...possibly tomorrow. ;)


I'm gonna try to get some shots while I'm out, if I can. I like taking my camera with me mostly everywhere I go. Never wanna miss a good pic. :D


I intended to buy a new camera shortly after the new year but I have to wait because I can't focus on too much right now...no pun intended. :ha:


I just meant that I want to do some research and find one that's exactly right for me, and don't want to buy it in a rush. I am pretty happy with my new sony cyber~shot for now anyway. It's a cool little camera, that's for sure.


Well, I suppose I'm babbling again but what else is new, right? I do like to converse.


If it wasn't so late I'd make some popcorn. :lurk: I want a snack so I think I'll grab a yogurt...


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[tbaleno]

Naw, not in bed yet. Was watching the prez on tv.

I may have to borrow some hair clips. I haven't had mine cut in about 6 months. I am starting to get a pony tail.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

LoL about the hairclips, Tom! :ha:


Ok, I'm going to grab that yogurt. Be right back...


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[Jananas Bananas]

My Father in law has long gray hair and wears it in a ponytail. He rides a Harley too. :)

My Mother in Law sent me the Russian tea in our Christmas box. Here's a recipe for it.

Ingredients

1 cup instant tea powder
2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
1 (3 ounce) package powdered lemonade mix
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions

In a large bowl, combine instant tea powder, orange drink mix, lemonade powder, sugar, cinnamon and cloves. Mix thoroughly. Store in a sealed jar.
To use, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of mix with 1 cup hot or cold water. Adjust to taste.

I love this tangy beverage on a cold winter's morning when I want something tasty and hot, but don't want coffee! It makes a great gift from your kitchen, too! If calories are your concern, use an artificially sweetened orange drink mix, eliminate the sugar and sweeten to taste with sugar substitute.

~J

[tbaleno]

okay, now it is sleep time

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Mmmmmm...sounds yummy JaNan. Glad you're enjoying it.

I've got my yogurt. Strawberry, of course. I do like other kinds but don't mess with my
strawberry. ;)

I'm kinda afraid of motorcycles because once when I was 12, a jack-ass in the family gave me a ride and we skidded and wiped out. I'm terrified now but I did get up the nerve to ride my cousin's dirtbike around the yard one day but the thing was out of control and I nearly ran right into the house...while my cousin was laughing his ass off, watching the whole thing!!! I could have killed him! He still teases me to this day.


Needless to say, I want nothing more to do with motorcycles or dirtbikes, ever again! :ha:


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Woops, ok g'night Tom! :waving:


Sleep well.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

It's very tasty and warming too! You will like it if you try it. Someone in the family sends me a batch every year at Christmas. It's another home made favorite gift of mine. :)

I'm not a big fan of motorcycles really either. DH is inheriting a 59 Harley from his Dad that we are supposed to go pick up some time this summer. It is special and means a lot to Greg, so.......:0519:

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Boys will be boys, I know JaNan...but I bet you won't be on it though! :eek:

It's pretty late here....might hit the hay soon, but not really sure yet. :ha: I'm just not feeling that sleepy yet.

Going out for breakfast tomorrow. Gonna have a pair of eggs with ham....my favorite. ;)

We're going for late breakfast though, not early, so I don't have to get to bed quite yet. I know it's late where you are though JaNan, so if you gotta go to bed...I totally understand.


If not though, chat away...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah, I am going now. I said goodnight in the other thread. Thought I was in this one! HA! HA! :ha: Later Tater! ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That is too funny...I saw that JaNan! :ha:

G'night. :waving:


Sleep well. Chat tomorrow...


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Well here I am at last...


ALONE!!! :eek:


Gabbing into the wee hours of the morning, with myself again. Is this normal? :ha:


Says who?! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo2.gif


My girlfriend called earlier (in case anyone's reading this) and asked if I wanted to go to the Falls (Niagra Falls) for the weekend, next week. Imagine the shots I could take?!

I told her I'd let her know if I'll go, but I'm seriously thinking about it. Anyone ever been to Niagra Falls? I've been over 20 times but just not in awhile so it would be pretty cool. I don't know though yet because my mom's not doing that great right now and I might need to stick around here. We'll see...

Is there anyone still up...or am I still talking to myself? Should I confirm a reservation at the nuthouse?! :ha:


It is pretty late but I'm still leafing through seed catalogues...


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[oldhippie01]

Good Morning Ladies,( or is it Night?). I am down and out at 11:PM Eastern,( 10: JaNan's time), every night. Its that little blue pill I told you about Sherr, ( cure for insomnia). I'm a "Day person",( since I quit chasing Women and slowed down enough that they could catch me),LMAO!!

Sherr, my hair is just below my shoulder blades and very fine,( and thinning- which is depressing, but what the heck, less to wash). I wear it in a Pony tail, with a "Doo-Rag" when working to keep it out of my Eyes and Mouth, ( hair and Gum is not a good thing).
We have been here two years and I love the soil,(Sand) and climate,( mostly Warm) and being close to the Grandchildren,( who are rapidly becoming young Adults). My eldest will be graduating,( with Honors) this year from High School and has an Academic Scholarship at NE U in Boston, and the other two are one year each, behind. Two Boys and a "Princess".

As to why your Friend left, I don't know, unless he is "Progressive Politically", ( as I am), because this area is Hard Core, radical Right Wing. Needless to say ALL of my Political conversations are done on line, because one can't have an intelligent conversation with some one who believes Science to be "VOODOO", LOL........Hippie

[john_ny]

Hey Sherry, it's NiagAra Falls. Perhaps you were thinking of Viagra!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, Dean! :ha:


It's not too often I need to be corrected on my spelling but you are right...It's Niagara, not
Niagra! :08: I told you it's been awhile.


As for the crack about Viagra...I hope I never have a partner who needs it. :eek:


And what about this ridiculous 'enlargement' operation men can have now! Would any of you guys actually go through with something like that ??? :ha:


Well, I thought I'd pop in a say hello, but I'm leaving shortly. Unfortunately the sun is not shining today. :(


Hippie...


Congrats about your eldest grandchild...and that you've been in Florida for a couple years. I would love the weather, no doubt.


Personally I try to avoid getting too deep with political & religious talk...because it causes a lot of arguments and hurt feelings too. I kinda hoped this would be a more light-hearted thread without any judgements about other people's beliefs and preferences.


Jack however, will take you up on this and has tried many times before, but I've discouraged him. :ha: Now he no longer chats here and is frankly bored with the non-debating type of discussion that goes on here. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


Too funny. Hope you're reading, Jack. :03:


Ok, so I should get going here soon but my mom's not quite ready yet. Hope you guys have a terrific Wednesday. :waving:


Chat soon...


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi Cam!!! :waving:


I noticed you were on earlier and posted shots of your paperwhites! They look great! :08:


Stop in and chat sometime...


: )

[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone. I'll post pictures of my paper whites here so everyone can see:0517:

http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39957&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39957)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=39958&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=39958)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

So nice Cam, and thanks for sharing with us. ;)


Gotta go but be back soon...


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[Jack Daw]

And what about this ridiculous 'enlargement' operation men can have now! Would any of you guys actually go through with something like that ??? :ha:
Seriously? :ha: I'm sure they would offer such a service, even though nobody on this planet would like such an operation... right.
If there's an operation for increasing cranial capacity, neuron effectivness... I bet it would have much less candidates, than this. ;)


Personally I try to avoid getting too deep with political & religious talk...because it causes a lot of arguments and hurt feelings too.
That depends who you discuss it with, but generaly such attitude will result in you being not up to date with ideas and philosophies roaming the ether. It discourages me, because most of the people can't actually argue, do not use factual references, can't offer examples and rely only on personal convictions, beliefs, hopes and imagination (then of course paranoia, dementia and other illnesses).
As such, any sort of discussion or argument is what moves intersocial behaviour one step ahead and if proper boundaries are kept, can't really turn in anything else, but progress.


Jack however, will take you up on this and has tried many times before, but I've discouraged him. :ha: Now he no longer chats here and is frankly bored with the non-debating type of discussion that goes on here. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


Too funny. Hope you're reading, Jack. :03:
Jack's frankly bored with reading 50 new posts in this thread a day only, not with the discussion itself. :08:
He's got lots and lots of work recently. ;)

[drew leonard]

Hey Sherry,

Thankfully, my father gave me great genes in the libido area of the body. Having said that; it has been a b%^ch growing up having both Polycistic Kidney Disease and Crohns disease! I am sure quite a few guys would have, and have had the procedure.

Drew

[Jack Daw]

Hey Sherry,

Thankfully, my father gave me great genes in the libido area of the body. Having said that; it has been a b%^ch growing up having both Polycistic Kidney Disease and Crohns disease! I am sure quite a few guys would have, and have had the procedure.

Drew
Now come on. This thread's starting to look more and more interesting every minute. :ha:

[oldhippie01]

Hey Jack, I envy you your Health Care system. Myself and Many others are trying to get the USA to get over it's self and admit that just maybe, some one else had a BETTER Idea before we did. It appears that we will end up doing it like Canada,( one State at a time) , starting in "Vermont",( of all places). Usually California sets the "Progressive" standard for us, but they have been infiltrated with Republicans lately,( which always leads to a BACKWARD slide toward the "Middle Ages",(MHO)...........Hippie

[oldhippie01]

I agree Jack, I had to roll my pants legs up past the knee on that one, ROTFLMAO!!!

[Jack Daw]

Hey Jack, I envy you your Health Care system. Myself and Many others are trying to get the USA to get over it's self and admit that just maybe, some one else had a BETTER Idea before we did. It appears that we will end up doing it like Canada,( one State at a time) , starting in "Vermont",( of all places). Usually California sets the "Progressive" standard for us, but they have been infiltrated with Republicans lately,( which always leads to a BACKWARD slide toward the "Middle Ages",(MHO)...........Hippie
I too think it's superior to what any "western country" came up with, but this is Europe-wise system today (if you are looking for the best, I believe that Italians got the best of both worlds ;) ). It's been updated since 1989 several times, but it definitely has some bugs. Corruption in the insurance companies mainly. I have to admit though, that even though healthcare and health insurance make significant part of "taxes", it's obvious that the money doesn't end up in the hospitals to improve working conditions of those specialists who need precise surgical instruments or advanced technology. But all in all, I do like it.

Are you familiar with Australian Medicare? Would you be able to compare it with the Canadian Medicare? Or both of those to current European medical care systems? Such as Germany, France, Italy... definitely not British!

[oldhippie01]

Are you familiar with Australian Medicare? Would you be able to compare it with the Canadian Medicare? Or both of those to current European medical care systems? Such as Germany, France, Italy... definitely not British!

No, I am afraid not Jack, I have read the History of the various Health care systems, but at Seventy one,( in sixteen Days), I have to reserve what few active Brain cells I have left for more current events that hopefully I may have some control of. I do purchase some Drugs through "Northwest Pharmacies in Canada to avoid the Dreaded "Doughnut Hole" in our Prescription Drug coverage with US Medicare. Many of the "Name Brand" Drugs have Generic forms that we can't purchase here in the States, because "Big Pharma" has bought enough Politicians to get a fifteen year extension on their Patent's. Speaking of "Graph and Corruption", I am convinced that "Democracy" has been long dead in the US, replaced by an active "Plutocracy". I would love to be proven wrong on that assumption, but as yet, no such luck.......Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Nonsense Jack...I'm quite astute on what's going on in the world and watch the news and discuss world events as much as the next person does, but there's a time and a place for these kinds of dicussions & debates. :) Whenever they've taken place before, threads got deleted and people got banned. It wasn't pretty and it became out of control. :(


I don't want a thread I intiated, to be banned, and known to be a place where we can insult other people and their beliefs...under the guise of so-called 'discussions'. After all, it wouldn't be the first time and it always seems to take a bad turn because people just go too far.


I don't get why folks who want to discuss these matters just don't take their own responsibility and begin a thread for the very purpose...instead of derailing someone else's that they intended for another. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


What's the issue with beginning a new thread and calling it "The Political & Religious Debater's Thread" ??? :08:


Then you could discuss these matters there, without any hard time from me at all. ;) If it gets banned, it won't have my name attached to it! :eek:


No doubt you're busy with the new girlfriend, Jack...and glad you are. :D I hope things are going well for you and it's nice that you popped in to say 'Hi'. I was beginning to think you were a snob! Hope school's going well too. I know what you mean about being busy...I feel overwhelmed with everything I have on my plate right now too.


So ya can't keep up to all the posts, eh Jack? Well it is a chat thread, after all! Are you referring to my mini-novels that seem to go on forever, kind of like this one? :ha:


I just got in and have a thousand things to do today but wanted to check in and wish everyone a great Thursday. The sun is somewhat shining this afternoon so this is cheering and it helps the plants too.


Hello, Gang! :waving:


Gotta go soon but be back later...


: )

[oldhippie01]

Hope I didn't aid and abet Sherr, that was not my intent. Wanted to share this though,( if I can do it twice,LOL).........Hippiehttp://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/WTC.jpg

oops, the "Tags" didn't make the trip. This a Pic. of me,( far left, behind "Tommy Two Dogs") on the 25th floor of a 36 Story we were building in Jersey City in the fall of 87. Obviously with the WTC in the background........Hippie

[Jack Daw]

I am convinced that "Democracy" has been long dead in the US, replaced by an active "Plutocracy". I would love to be proven wrong on that assumption, but as yet, no such luck
That is the order of things.

I don't get why folks who want to discuss these matters just don't take their own responsibility and begin a thread for the very purpose...instead of derailing someone else's that they intended for another. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif

She who has the infringment can toss the first stone. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's all good Hippie, and cool shot too. ;)


Are you suggesting I am guilty of derailing a thread I started, Jack? :eek:


Do you want me to begin your new thread for you...even though I'll likely never participate?


I could call it "A thread I'm starting for Jack...because he's too chicken to start it himself"!!! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


What do you think ???


Or...


"Jack Daw's Debaters & Arguers Soon to be BANNED thread" :ha:



Or simply call it...


"Only a matter of time before this thread is DELETED thread" :goteam:


I'll check your pm shortly, Jack. Maybe you've got more ideas about your new upcoming thread...


So I'm logged on but will be back and forth for a bit. I'm caring for some plants and cuttings.


Here's a fast shot I got of Henry today...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01760.jpg


He was in the middle of a snack that's all over him, but of course when the little ham sees the camera, he just has to pose. :D


Chat soon, gang...


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[ShearMe]

I think I missed something! :ha:

Haven't checked in since I turned my notifications off, but I finally remembered! Hows everyone doing?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good Zac....how are you?! :waving:


It's been awhile. My banana plants are huge! :eek:


How's the winter going?


Nice that you stopped in for a chat. I thought I had posted a reply earlier but I guess I forgot to send it. :ha: Woops.


Going to my mom's for a minute but be back...


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[tbaleno]

Henry is a nice looking bird.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks, Tom. :D


He's been telling me tonight..."Don't you be naughty" & "You be a good boy". It's too funny! :ha:


Jack has decided to call his new thread...well I better not ruin the surprise just yet. ;)


Hope you guys are having a great night. I just got back from my mom's place. I was gonna play with Buttons but he's eating his pellets and hay so I was told to come back later. :)


Now I thought I'd wipe down the leaves of a massive banana plant that came from Zac. It's now a tall tree in here and can't even fit in the shower! :eek: I have to spray and wipe the leaves myself. No mites on it though so I'm doing a good job. It's funny though, how huge it is.


: )

[Jananas Bananas]

:waving:Morning Gang!

How was you girls day out with your Mom, Sherry? I know she enjoyed it, for sure! Did you get any new pictures? That Henry is such a cutie pie, I really love it when you post pictures of him.

Be careful trying to move around that huge banana, you will hurt your back very fast and not even know what you did wrong. (speaking from experience)

Great picture Hippie!

That's right Zac, if you miss a day you have to play catch up! Ha! Ha! :ha:

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I know JaNan and that's why I always discourage Bob from trying to get me to put my plants in mammoth pots...because of my poor back! :eek: But gawd he loves to push those huge pots, doesn't he?!


I don't lift it too often but thanks for the reminder. ;)


So how are y'all on this Friday night? :waving:


I'm just hanging out. Just got in a bit ago...


I'm ashamed to say I haven't a single new shot to show! :( So I won't be hogging the picture bar tonight! :ha:


My mom and I had a great day and actually went out again today...lunch and shopping. She feels a lot safer going out with me now, rather than alone. It was a good day but not too sunny.


I just put on my night cream and I'm kinda hanging out tonight...what are you guys up to? Anyone around ???


I might be up late but not sure. My one girlfriend said she might pop around later, but not definite. She likely just wants to rave on about how she's found Mr. Wonderful...for the 6th time in 12 months! :ha: Too ridiculous.


So anyone been on any hot dates lately...with mr. or mrs. wonderful? :bananas_b


Well if you got off the damn computer you might meet someone!!! :ha:


Hope you guys have a great weekend.


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[tbaleno]

Looks like a late night for me tonight. I'm having server problems on my website. But enough boring stuff. Today I picked me up a "cactus pear" at the supermarket as well as a pineapple Well, the pineapple didn't make it 2 hours before the top came off and planted in a container.

So, is that night cream like green avocado dip or something smeared over your face?

[The Hollyberry Lady]

It's not green and it doesn't look like mud, but it's just night moisturizing cream to keep my skin nice. ;) And wrinkle-free forever! :eek:


So cool about planting your new pineapple plant, Tom! :08:


Let us know how it does for you.


I'm having a few problems on my computer tonight...something's just not quite right. Think I have to update some of my drivers...


So what are your plans this weekend? How the job going?


: )

[tbaleno]

The plans for the weekend are to research how to grow dragon fruit from seed. I'm assuming that "cactus peach" is the same as dragon fruit. At least I hope so. I bought one from the store with the pineapple and want to try to grow that as well.

The job is doing great. I've started putting in some O/T. I racked up a bit of debt the last few months. I had a lot of expenses I didn't plan on like new tires for my car as well as some plumbing issues. So I have to pay off my credit card that got used. The total in damages was about 1,600. I just paid 1/2 of it this pay check and next month I'll pay the other half. It a good feeling knowing my finances are getting back on track.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's just great, Tom. :goteam:


So many people are in huge debt...at least yours is maneageable and you're getting control before it gets away on you.


I've watched documentaries about people who are in thousands worth of dollars of credit card debt...how would you like to owe 70 or 80 grand to your card?! :eek:


Yikes!


I was listening to some tunes earlier and still kinda am...on headphones. ;)


Cool about your seed starting too, it should be fun. :D


It's pretty late. Is anyone still up ??? :waving:


; )

[drew leonard]

I was having server problems last night as well! Hope you guys had a great evening.

I will be off to the Cabarrus County "SPRING SHOW" ... that's right Spring Show and they are going to have different nurseries from around the area set up and selling plants!!!!

Can't wait,

Later, Drew

[Jananas Bananas]

Morning Drew! Sounds like fun! I missed our Home and Garden Show last weekend due to traveling. There will be more though.

Hi Everyone! :03: Is anyone up?

~JaNan

[Jack Daw]

I've watched documentaries about people who are in thousands worth of dollars of credit card debt...how would you like to owe 70 or 80 grand to your card?! :eek:

My signatuuuuuuure. Watch my signature. ;)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Watched them both, Jack. ;) Thanks.


When are you starting your new thread, so we can discuss these matters? :ha:


Hope you can get some shots, Drew. Wish I was going to that today. How fun. :D


Hope everyone's Saturday is going well so far. It's snowy and crappy out here. :(


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01789.jpg


Just hanging out again...not doing anything special.


Who's around today?


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[tbaleno]

Our home and garden show isn't until March. But I guess thats only a month away now!
Today is a nice day with temps over 32 and sunny. I can hear icicles melting and falling out the window.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Our Home & Garden show in April/May I believe is more about home than garden...and a big disappointment last time I went. :(


JaNan, Bob told me to tell you that he's waiting until warmer weather to send your plants and didn't want you to think he forgot. ;)


Going out for a couple hours over to the mall, even though the weather is horrible...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01792.jpg


I gotta pick up some candles and get a prescription filled, plus check out this one place that got in a bunch of seeds recently. Be back this afternoon...


: )

[Caloosamusa]

Have a safe drive and fun at the mall! :jalapenonaner:

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I took the bus, so no worries! ;)


Got a new succulent! Not sure what it is but it's kinda cool looking. Gonna post a shot in the succulent thread soon.


Hope you guys are having a good Saturday. I went to the mall to pick up a little light that clips onto your book when you're reading in bed at night. Got the candles but had to just drop off the prescription because there was a 2 hour wait to have it filled!!! :eek: I told them I'd pick it up tomorrow or Monday.


Got some of my favorite white "french vanilla" hybrid marigold seeds but not much interested me in the way of seeds. I like catalogue seeds better because there's more of a selection. ;)


So who's chatting today ??? :waving:


Jack, I've been patiently waiting for your new thread! :08:


I take back what I said and I might participate...sometimes. :ha:


Just start it already, will ya? http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


So I was gonna make some dinner soon but not sure what. Might just have some homemade stew from my freezer that I can pretty much heat and eat.


Gonna go load some shots...


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[oldhippie01]

Hello Sherr and all! Sorry about being so anti Social the last couple days, but Duty called.
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0238.jpg
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0239-BB32011.jpg
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0237.jpg
My Thornless Black Berry's came in,( well, half of them, 10). Then today, another Project started.
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0242.jpg
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0243.jpg
http://http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0246.jpg

One Sapsuma Tangerine, One Lemon, One Navel Orange and one Velincea Orange ..........Hippie

[Jananas Bananas]

Looks like a LOT of work Hippie, but it looks great. That orange looks like it is ready to pick!

Tell Bob not to worry, I'm not! :)

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Hi Gang! :waving:


Remember I told you about that 24 hour grocery store/nursery near my place? Well I just got back from there not long ago and bought the coolest plant ever. I am in total love. :2745:


It's a plant I loved in childhood and I was so happy to see it...I just had to pick it up.


Dying to know what it is?


I'm gonna start a new thread and show a shot of it shorty, so be patient. ;)


I'm very excited about getting it. :2747:


You want a hint?


It's the tree of enchantment. http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/emo1.gif


Be back soon...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Great shots, Hippie! :08:


Looks like you've been a busy boy! ;)


I'm jealous of all the space you have! :eek:


I want some of those berries, damn it! :ha:


Chat soon...


: )

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Ok, here's my new plant...


http://www.bananas.org/f8/tree-enchantment-13239.html


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[oldhippie01]

Hey Ja Nan! Yes, I missed that one at the Nursery. Actually all of the Trees had Fruit, ( except the Lemon), but I thought it best to pick them and place in their respective Pots which you can barely see in this shot.
http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0242-1.jpg

I figured with the Transportation, plus "Transplant Shock", they didn't need the additional work of carrying Fruit.

[drew leonard]

Good Idea Hippie!

Concentrate on roots, instead of fruit!

Drew

[oldhippie01]

You got it my Man! A Pyramid always starts at the Bottom, ( also the Story of my life- therefore easy to remember),LOL.

[oldhippie01]

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0251.jpg Oops, messed up, here's my Butterfly on a Peach Blossom!!
Well.......it's about time, The Site has been down since Sunday! Oh well, "alls well that ends well". I have been busy,( as usual) and I saw the very first Butterfly Sunday!! Check it out!

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0247.jpg--Meyers Lemon

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0250.jpg--Satsuma Orange


http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0249.jpg--Valenca Orange

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab345/kirk33/IMG_0248.jpg--Navel orange

[tbaleno]

I cant tell you guys how many times I hiy the refresh button. I missed my buddies.

[Jack Daw]

Is that sugar cane in the background, hippie?

[oldhippie01]

Me to Tom, it's funny how quickly you can become attached to people.

No Jack, that is "Bamboo" that I divided from a Clump that I saw growing on the side of the Road and transplanted on my Northern Line, as a "Wind Break". The larger Culms are the "Mother Plants" and the smaller ones, new growth. I didn't get it in until late last year so it only had a couple Months to acclimate, before our first,( early Freeze) on the first of Dec.. Hopefully it will fill in this year and provide a Wind Break for my Citrus and one Raja Puri Banana that I have growing up in that area...........Hippie

[The Hollyberry Lady]

http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/aa3.gif HAPPY FEBRUARY!!! http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/aa3.gif


Well good morning, Gang! :waving:


I think the org was down for a couple days. Missed you guys! :( Glad it's ok again.


It's a cold overcast day here and they say we might be getting a storm! :eek: We'll see though because they're predicted it before and were wrong.


Gotta still get some breakfast but sipping green tea now and thought I'd post and say 'hi'. I was getting ready to post some shots of the pussy willows on my new little tree that I totally adore.


Nice shots, Hippie! Please keep them coming...


JaNan, where are you? :03:


Who's chatting this morning ???


Talk soon...


: )

[Jack Daw]

I've watched documentaries about people who are in thousands worth of dollars of credit card debt...how would you like to owe 70 or 80 grand to your card?! :eek:
That reminds me of this funny scene from Family Guy - people with massive debt. :08:

You know, my dad always says: If you can't afford it, don't buy it.

YouTube - People in debt (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vrdmw9Aac5Y)

[tbaleno]

Yup. If you can't afford heating oil, don't buy it. Seriously though, there are times where you need stuff you can't afford. When bad luck hits it can deplete your savings really fast.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good Morning & Good Afternoon, Banana Gang!!! :waving:


Hope everyone's having a terrific week so far. ;)


February is heart month, and a time to get heart-conscious. :2745:


Cut out the grease and high-fat from your diet and replace it with fresh fruits & veggies! :2140: :2216:


Be good to your heart!


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Get involved in some cardiovascular exercise...like biking! :08:


Oh I can't wait for the warm weather so I can sail down the streets of London again on my bike. :D


By the way...one of JaNan's Texas Mountain Laurel seeds popped this morning...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01862.jpg


Too cool! :goteam:


Enjoy your Wednesday, you guys. :03:


Stop in and chat if you're around...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Morning! Back from being out of town. Mom's surgery on her knees went well according to her doctor (but not according to her).

Our power is intermittent, so I don't know how long it will stay on this time. No power at the Armory where DH is and Camp Mabry is also without power. And of course when there is no power I don't have internet. It is colder here right now than it has been in 20 years. Records are breaking. I hope everyone is OK!

Great that you've got a Texas Mountain Laurel sprouting Sherry! I will comment in the other threads when I can. Thought you might see it here first.

Definitely everyone take care of your heart! :shareluvnana::bananas_j

~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sorry to hear about your mom, JaNan. :(


Hope the poor lady feels better soon.


Nice to see you posting...I was wondering where you were. ;)


I'm so tickled about the Texas Mountain Laurel popping for me too! Your plant sure is a beauty and I would love to smell those grape kool-aid blooms. :)


So I don't think I'll be going out today on account of bad weather but I feel like going anyway...just to get out for a bit. I have things I have to do but am procrastinating.


If I do go out, I'm gonna wear two pairs of long johns and 2 pairs of jeans! :ha:


Hope to chat more with you guys today...


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Gotta fly for awhile, but be back later...


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[Willow87]

Hi Sherry and everyone. Sorry that I havent been online lately. These past couple of days have been horrible weather wise. We reached single digits here and the roads are still icy. I also went outside and found a couple of dead birds. Its really horrible. I cant wait until it all melts but we may get some snow tomorrow night. I wanted to share a couple of pictures of my amaryllis
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40045&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40045)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40044&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40044)

[The Hollyberry Lady]

How gorgeous, Cameron!!! :08:


I've sure missed chatting with ya. :waving:


All your stuff is looking great. You must be excited about Spring too. Your white Thanksgiving cactus is doing well. ;)


I ended up going out for a bit and took the bus...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01887.jpg


Gonna post some shots I took before I went out...


Did you see my new weeping pussy willow tree, Cam?! :goteam:


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[Willow87]

I cant wait until it warms up a bit. I didnt know pussy willows had a weeping form. I didnt get to see the picture =(

[The Hollyberry Lady]

This one is grafted so it's a dwarf weeping variety...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01812.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01846.jpg

These next shots show the catkins dying...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01879.jpg


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01868.jpg


It's extremely winter hardy and will survive outside from year to year also!


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[Willow87]

Wow! Its so beautiful. Willows are my favorite trees, especially the weeping ones. There is a house down the street that has a large dragon willow, i love how it looks in winter.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm really tickled to have found it although it was kinda pricey, but I got it 15 bucks cheaper than I would have because they were on sale.


I loved them as a child and now even more as an adult. To have found a small variety that is weeping that will even perform well in a pot, is just too fabulous! :goteam:


I kinda figured you loved willows because of your screenname Cam, so I wanted to make sure you saw it. It will grow leaves on it too, when the catkins fall! :eek: It offers year round interest and beauty.


Glad you like it! :waving:


Your Amaryllis is stunning!


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[Willow87]

Wow 15 bucks cheaper? It does sound pricey lol. I would love to grow a weeping willow but the climate is too dry though I see them around here, alot dont live that long or they look horrible in the hot dry weather. I had to bring my loquat in because I was so afraid I would lose it. Its 6 feet tall now and I hurt my back bringing it in lol. I ll post another picture of the amaryllis when the blooms fully open

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Well, anyone wanting cuttings from me just needs to ask because apparently they do quite well. I was just checking out this great site...


Growing and Rooting Weeping Pussy Willow. (http://www.freeplants.com/weeping-pussy-willow.htm)


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[Willow87]

I've read about other willows that root by just sticking them in moist soil. They have some chemical that the produce that is like a rooting hormone. When it gets much larger I would love to have a cutting

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I'm supposed to prune it in late winter and new shoots will grow so I can take cuttings in the Spring season and send them off to you. ;)


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[Willow87]

Thanks so much Sherry, I would love that.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

No problem Cam...my pleasure. :D


If you checked out the site I posted that link for, it sounds like cuttings are easy to root.


I like to share things with others...especially things they really want. It's fun.


I gotta make sure I don't let the pot dry out in between waterings because willows love to be constantly moist.


I guess we're the only ones around. I'm just making some rice and then I gotta let it sit for 10 minutes after it's cooked. Then I add fresh chives!


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[Willow87]

Thats good that they root easily. Thats my type of plant LOL. I wonder if it could stay in containers for a while. I had some tacos for dinner lol

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Yeah, apparently they can grow in a container for years, which is what I might do with mine, instead of establishing it in the grounds here. I want to take it with me when I leave here.


It came in a 4" pot and it's 1 & 1/2 feet tall. I intend on repotting it in Spring, right after I prune it. It's a weeping willow that's been grafted onto a standard, so I guess I'm supposed to prune any upright branches and only let the weeping ones remain.


Tacos...yummy!!!


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[Willow87]

Oh wow, i would love to grow one in a container, i wonder how winter hardy it is in a container? Yes I used italian sausage instead of ground beef, it tasted better

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Not sure how hardy it is in a pot but I bet it's no wimp. I just love the look of it and I'm bursting to see the leaves.


JaNan asked me in another thread but I forgot to answer...she asked if the leaves will be small. Yes, they will be JaNan. ;)


I sure hope I can keep a special little tree like this happy over the long term. I'd love to have it for many years to come.


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[The Hollyberry Lady]

Sounds different and kinda good Cam...using Italian sausage instead. ;)


I might sow some geranium seeds tonight. February is the proper month to sow them and they sprout quickly.


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[Willow87]

I bet it is tough. I really hope it does do great for you Sherry. I think it will be happy with you =)

[Willow87]

Yes it was different but very flavorful. I really enjoyed it though LOL

[The Hollyberry Lady]

I just hope I don't kill it! :eek:


Sometimes expensive nursery plants raised in their perfect environments can arrive in your not-so-perfect home and be dead a couple weeks later! :(


I am watching it closely to make sure it likes where it is. I can tell when a plant is happy or not, even if I've never grown it.


I think it will be kinda fun to goof around with cuttings and see how they do for you, Cam. JaNan too, I'd be more than willing to share some with you also.


What are you guys up to tonight? I'm now thinking of sowing far more than just geranium seeds. I have a flat with 20 cells in it so this could get very scary! :eek:


I have serious Spring fever today. Maybe I can find some support in JaNan's Spring fever thread...


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[Willow87]

Yes I brought home some Ming aralias but they were the ones with extremely tiny leaves, very decorative. I killed them after 2 months. They just deteriorated randomly. I m sure it will do fine. I want to grow geraniums but it gets too hot here

[The Hollyberry Lady]

In that case, try them in morning sun & afternoon shade. ;)


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[Willow87]

I know they sell them in the garden centers and they look gorgeous in spring. But once the heat comes, they do horrible. Maybe i could try one next year

[The Hollyberry Lady]

They can do well in full-shade as well, Cam. Mine hate the heat too. They make an excellent flowering winter houseplant.


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[Willow87]

My aunt had a huge one that she grew from seed. She passed away and I dont know what ever happened to it.

[ShearMe]

I was just getting in the mood for sowing some melon seeds, until this blizzard came along and froze everything! :ha:

Just poppin in to say hi tonight... it's been a long day.

[Willow87]

Hi Zac, I cant wait until it all melts lol. I almost slipped on my butt twice yesterday lol. I brought my spider lilies and loquat inside because I was afraid it would be too cold for them.
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40082&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40082)
http://www.bananas.org/gallery/watermark.php?file=40081&size=1 (http://www.bananas.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=40081)

[Jananas Bananas]

Morning everyone! :waving:

Wasn't it you two that WANTED the snow a few pages back, eh? :ha:

I've been soaking a few seeds and planting them to try and get me over this hump. Hoping I can post some pictures in the Sprouting thread soon with them.

Beautiful pictures Cameron!

~JaNan

[Willow87]

Hi Janan, yes i wanted the snow, but its sleet and its like a solid layer of ice, that just wont do LOL.I almost fell on my butt a couple of times and i also found a dead mourning dove, it was sad. Plus the temps have been in the teens which is a little to cold for me. My neighbor took 30 minutes getting out of the parking lot, it was bad lol. What seeds are you soaking?

[Jananas Bananas]

Unfortunately ice and cold usually go hand and hand with snow. We are supposed to get snow here this afternoon and tonight. :coldbanana: I hate it all! Give me some warmth and sunshine!

Oh let's see if I can remember them all. Southern Magnolia, Ensete Ventricosum, Passiflora Edulis, Dwarf Pomegranate "Nana", Variegated Dwarf Pepper "Jigsaw", and white Mimosa.

How are your Texas Mountain Laurel sprouts doing? Did you see Sherry has one popping? ~J

[Willow87]

Yes thats true. i think we may see some more snow here tomorrow but only a trace. I like when its in the 70s but anything above that is too hot LOL. Oh wow sounds like you have been busy LOL. I didnt know there were white mimosas wow. I saw some mimosas at Home Depot that had red leaves. I havent seen one sprout come up yet, but I still have 40 seeds so I'll probably plant them outside in spring. Sherry showed a picture of her little willow tree, its so cute

[Jananas Bananas]

Didn't you have some laurel sprout pictures that you posted last fall? I thought I saw them in your gallery, but maybe it was Zac. I know it was one of us in Texas.

Yeah, here is a link to a white blossom.

White Mimosa | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/swatimage/3395307268/)

I saw some of those chocolate ones at Home Depot. I would like to get one of those too, but they wanted around $70 or $80 bucks for them here, so I passed. You know I am a tightwad when it comes to buying plants! :ha: That is too rich for my blood.

Sounds like you need to live in a tropical environment. That's where I want to live. 80 degrees year round would be perfect for me. I lived in Hawaii when I was a kid when my Dad was stationed there. That was pretty close to perfect - It is so expensive there though. ~J

[Willow87]

Yes I had some sprouts last year, but they died =( Wow thats so beautiful! I love mimosas . Wow $70! Thats definitely too rich for my blood too. I couldnt pay a fraction of that LOL. There is nothing wrong with being a tightwad lol. Most of my plants are clearance plants and they have done great for me lol.I would love to live in a tropical rainy environment. Thats wonderful that you lived in Hawaii, I would love to live there one day, but I would be scared of the volcanoes LOL.

[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah everyplace has it's drawbacks, I guess.

Oh I forgot, a couple of papershell pecans too. I am hoping all of them sprout for me. I know if I hand green hands (more than green thumbs) like Sherry, they would!:ha:

Sorry about your little laurel seedlings! Did they get to hot or what, do you know? Seedlings are so tender. I always have trouble hardening off my seedlings. That's usually when I kill them. I just can't keep EVERYTHING in the bay window forever, you know!???! ~J

[Willow87]

I love pecans, but my mom doesnt want me to grow any because of the webworms lol. I had one growing in a pot with my sedums but I pulled it, i thought it was some weedy tree but it had a little pecan at the end. A green hand, that would be so nice to have. Sherry has some beautiful plants. Next year I need to invest in some plant lights. I lost a few. The seedlings did well for a while but once spring arrived last year, the leaves started turning brown, and then the whole plant just died. I dont know what I did wrong, I kept them outside in a container and covered them with leaves during winter they did well through winter but after that they just died

[Jananas Bananas]

You do really well with what you have. I would say you have at least green thumbs! :) I have miscellaneous lights that I use. Just those blue grow light bulbs that will screw into a regular socket - they are good for African violets, and just cheapo fluorescents work well for me too. (think office buildings - they have a lot of nice inside plants and the only light they see are from fluorescents). ~J

[Willow87]

I replanted my passion vines and they seem to be doing well. I dont have any sticks that are tall enough for them to climb on so I dont know what I'm going to do. I have most of my plants around lamps and I have some around the only two south facing windows. I think the plants will be happy to go outside once it gets warm enough. Some are looking pretty pitiful right now LOL

[Jananas Bananas]

You can make a tee-pee frame with three sticks from your yard. Just tie them together at the top with some string or a twisty tie. You can train them if you want to help them or just let them go on their own. ~J

[Willow87]

Would that work for smaller pots. The pots are 4 inches

[Jananas Bananas]

I don't see why it wouldn't. Just make tinier tee-pee frames! :ha: ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Good idea, JaNan! :08:


You can also use string, Cam. Tie it from one place to another, near the plants, so the vines can climb along the strings. ;)


Good day and Good evening, Chatters!!! :waving:


Nice to be able to sign on and have some conversation to read other than my own! :ha:


Cam, your Amaryllis is beautiful! I bet you're happy. Keep the bloom cool and out of the sun and it will last longer for you. Enjoy! :D


So it's a pretty sunny day here in London today...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/DSC01906.jpg


Just got home not too long ago and thought I'd check out the threads...


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[Jananas Bananas]

:waving: Hi Sherry! That is a beautiful shot! I may have a snow picture to post in your Winter thread tomorrow. We are forecast snow this afternoon and evening! UGH! But the pictures will be pretty. It is so cold right now, I am holed up in the house. At least there are a few of you guys around to talk to! :)

I started a few seeds yesterday that I had soaking to try and help the winter blues, but it hasn't helped much!

What have you been up to? What seeds have you started?

Oh, I have some pictures to post to the succulent thread. I got a couple of inside the bloom shots you wanted to see. ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Thanks about my picture, JaNan! ;) I love sunny shots the best.


I've been busy with my mom mostly and getting things straightened around over here so we can live peacefully. There's been a lot of stress but I'd rather talk about happy things and...


Spring! :goteam:


So cool that you're sowing lots of seeds. I'm not sowing as many as I normally would because I have some decisions to make about where I'm going to be living. I'm considering moving and am in the middle of things, so gardening and seed sowing is not as much of a priority as it would be otherwise.


I have sown some geranium seeds though. Kale & Romaine too. Some pepper seeds as well but only a couple. Your 'marble' variety is one of them JaNan. :)


Gotta grab a quick small bite to eat and put an angus primerib roastbeef in the oven for dinner tonight. Having company. The roast will take a couple hours at least, so I have time, but I just have to get it going. I cook it with my fresh homegrown bay leaves with onions & worchestershire sauce. Maybe I can take a shot before it goes in the oven...


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[Jananas Bananas]

Sounds yummy! I think we may be having BLT's for supper tonight. That is what I am craving at the moment, but that is subject to change.

Oh, I hope the marble does well for you. They are such darling little peppers! I am not sowing a lot - only about 10 or so of each kind just to give me a chance for one or two to sprout (I hope). I like the variety I guess.

I have some geraniums that are getting ready to bloom again. My hot pink ones.

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~JaNan

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Nice JaNan! :waving:


When that bloom dies, you should cut your geranium plant back drastically, and remove the old spindly growth and allow new shoots to develop and grow. The plant will look new and be once again covered with leaves.


After a geranium plant is a year old it appreciates getting pruned so it will look full and vibrant once again. If you see new shoots growing at the base of the plant already, cut off all the old woody leafless branches...right down to the new growth.


February is the month to sow and grow geraniums, most especially. ;)


Yeah, I'm totally excited about the marble seeds popping. I know that'll be one pretty plant. :D


I sent pictures I had developed of my plants, all my best ones, to my grandparents and I think they got them today, if not tomorrow. They love to see my stuff and my grandmother tells people I'm a professional gardener, even though I scold her and tell I her I am not! :ha: She loves to rave on about it though. LoL.


So, I might be up late tonight...sowing more seeds! :eek: I recently bought some fresh 'french vanilla' marigold seeds. There's a reason why they're one of my favorite flowers. Here's a pic of one of mine from last year...


http://i375.photobucket.com/albums/oo193/hollyberrylady08/2nd%20album/092.jpg


Gonna sow some seeds tonight. They pop in just a little over 30 hours...that's how fresh, viable, & fast sprouting they are. What a fantastic hybrid variety that is ideal for pots but excellent in the garden too. The flowers are many, and they keep coming all season log until frost.


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[Jananas Bananas]

:ha: It does look kinda bad doesn't it! Sorry! I'm sitting here laughing out loud as I am typing. Greg thinks I have lost it. I am not a very good pruner! I don't like pinching off new little leaves either. Ha! Ha! Ha! :ha: Those little ugly geraniums are about 3 years old - poor little things. I have tears running down my face! :ha: I can just about see the horror on your face! I have to wipe my face! I have always just thought that geraniums hated me!!! :ha: Oh lordy, lordy!

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Too funny, JaNan!!! :ha::ha::ha:


I wasn't looking horrified though...just trying to let you know how you can enjoy your geranium better. I've been growing them for so many years and learned the hard way like you...keeping old spindly practically leafless branches on my plant. :eek:


Like you, I thought they just didn't like me and this was their way of telling me so!


When the blooms die, cut down those 2 feet long brown woody branches once and for all! :08:


That is just too funny though and I totally see the humor.


On a serious note...


You and many other gardeners have got to get over this pruning complex you've developed somewhere along the way. Most plants love and benefit from regular pruning. It often makes the difference between dense & spindly...


as JaNan has so kindly demonstrated! :ha:


Three years old and never pruned?! :eek: Good Lord, I've got to teach you some things, girl! :goteam:


Get the scissors immediately! :doggyandnaner:


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[Jananas Bananas]

OK, ok! I shall give it a try. What if it kills them? Do I stick the sticks back in dirt? Will they grow too? I don't think there are new leaves at the base. I really do have a complex about it. How did you know? I don't have a problem hacking a pup off something though. Go figure??? :ha:

~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

Can I see a picture of the base? It won't kill it to prune it, but please let me see it first...


Have you ever given your geranium any fertilizer, JaNan?


Let's figure out why you have an aversion to pruning. What are you worried will happen if you do it...that the plant will die? The truth is, they can die or at least not do as well when you don't prune them...not the other way around. ;)


Pruning is good and it stimulates new growth. You'll love your geranium a few weeks after you prune it.


Those brown branches are somewhat dead already and that's why no leaves form on them, or barely any.


Have you ever collected seeds from your geranium, JaNan? It's real easy. :D


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[Jananas Bananas]

Yeah. I will try to get a picture of it for you in the morning. Scissors are not going to work on those tough old stalks, I'll have to get the pruners out. I really have them in several sizes, believe it or not! But they are all like brand new! :ha:

Yes, I have collected seed from them, but I never planted them. They look like a needle, kind of.

[The Hollyberry Lady]

That's right JaNan...they do look like needles. If you sowed new seeds, you'd have a vigorous young plant again, loaded with many blooms.


Time for a late night yogurt snack...


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[Jananas Bananas]

I think I need a snack too. I think I will get an apple, then I think I will hit the hay after that though. I need to try and sleep while the urge hits and the eyelids are getting heavy. It must have been all that tearful laughing - it just wore me out! :ha:

Night gang! :bed: ~J

[The Hollyberry Lady]

You're an insomniac light-weight JaNan! :ha: No 2-3am nights for you, eh?


Hope you sleep well. Maybe we'll chat again tomorrow. This yogurt sure is delicious...strawberry of course! ;)


Enjoy your apple! :03:


Chat soon...


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[tbaleno]

good evening ladies and gentilemen.

[oldhippie01]

Y'all gotta love the South




Alabama

A group of Alabama friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck.

"Where's Henry?" the others asked.

"Henry had a stroke of some kind. He's a couple of miles back up the trail," the successful hunter replied.

"You left Henry laying out there and carried the deer back?" they inquired.

"A tough call," nodded the hunter. "But I figured no one is going to steal Henry!"



Georgia

The owner of a golf course in Georgia was confused about paying an invoice, so he decided to ask his secretary for some mathematical help.

He called her into his office and said, "You graduated from the University of Georgia and I need some help. If I were to give you $20,000, minus 14%, how much would you take off?"

The secretary thought a moment, and then replied, "Everything but my earrings."


Louisiana

A senior citizen in Louisiana was overheard saying ... "When the end of the world comes, I hope to be in Louisiana ."

When asked why, he replied, "I'd rather be in Louisiana because everything happens in Louisiana 20 years later than in the rest of the civilized world."


Mississippi

The young man from Mississippi came running into the store and said to his buddy, "Bubba, somebody just stole your pickup truck from the parking lot!"

Bubba replied, "Did you see who it was?"

The young man answered, "I couldn't tell, but I got the license number."




North Carolina

A man in North Carolina had a flat tire, pulled off on the side of the road, and proceeded to put a bouquet of flowers in front of the car and one behind it. Then he got back in the car to wait.

A passerby studied the scene as he drove by and was so curious he turned around and went back. He asked the fellow what the problem was.

The man replied, "I have a flat tire."

The passerby asked, "But what's with the flowers?"

The man responded, "When you break down they tell you to put flares in the front and flares in the back. I never did understand it neither."




Tennessee

A Tennessee State trooper pulled over a pickup on I-65. The trooper asked, "Got any ID?"

The driver replied, "Bout whut?"




Texas

The Sheriff pulled up next to the guy unloading garbage out of his pick-up into the ditch.

The Sheriff asked, "Why are you dumping garbage in the ditch? Don't you see that sign right over your head."

"Yep", he replied. "That's why I'm dumpin' it here, cause it says:

'Fine For Dumping Garbage'."




***

You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.

[Jack Daw]

Hippie, I haven't had this sort of good laugh in a while, thanks. :08:

[oldhippie01]

My Job is done here, you are welcome...........Hippie