How long will it take us to get to 10,000 posts?

[Long Lashes]

I only put the Orchids with flower spikes on the top shelf as the lower shelves are slightly too narrow. I could get 8-10 plants per shelf. The third shelf is now empty until I need it and the bottom shelf just has bark, water, pots, ect.

I can just imagine how it looks, you're very organised my friend.

I'm just eager to get this light but it still says it's in California. I'm not good at waiting for things. I'm sure the plants will be pleased once it finally arrives.

Are you able to track the parcel?

They are there looking for moisture in the air. When I bought Sunburst I notices her aerial roots had been cut which angered me. Now she has been growing more roots so I'm pleased.

Clever plants looking for moisture, I never knew this, thanks for the info. People are strange wanting to cut those roots to make them look all neat and tidy, the way I see it is, that nature is not very often neat and tidy. Glad to hear Sunburst is now allowed to have her roots.

I'm curious, how to you water Orkie? Do you rinse her off in the sink? I usually do that or let them soak for a few minutes if they are very dry.

I probably break all the rules, but I water her from the top, making sure not to wet her leaves or blooms and let the water trickle down into the bark. She seems happy enough with this method and I do keep an eye on her because she is situated above a radiator in winter.

Btw:_- She's suddenly started having a flounce and is throwing off her blooms

did take a photo of her back in August when I inquired on her water.

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Awww she looked even worse than I imagined, all tatty, droopy and unwanted I wonder what her story was? maybe she was an unwanted Christmas gift? Its a miracle that she survived for so long.

Her second photo though, is wonderful to see she looks like a completely different plant! her leaves might be small, but they look incredibly healthy and she has lots of them too.

Wow! I cant get over the difference in the two photos. Michelle-the- plant-rescuer has done it again thanks for letting me see.

I'm The Nabber. :shy: Hmm... maybe the photos will give you more ideas?

Pfft! so you didn't like my suggestions?



Now that I've seen her and I think that she looks glorious what about> Glory or Gloria The Glory?

... no?

I will try and think up some others she deserves a happy name.

I noticed the mother of the curly Spider plants I picks my two from has died by frost at my work the past week. I'm thankful I picked those two babies. Me and my little plant world.

Do you mean one of your Spiderette cuttings died or the main plant? sorry, I am very easily confused

It's not as if the plant was ever taken in which really made me believe she was basically abandoned.

Abandoned and ignored. She's safe and home now, in time for Christmas too

Thanks for always listen to my plant stories.

I enjoy them, its better than a soap which makes me think that your book is basically writing itself on here. You could use this thread for reference.

Those spots help draw even more eyes to my gorgeous legs.

Too many spots before my eyes causes me temporary blindness.

Sorry no, I cant see a thing! :eyes:....Lol!

Did they say which Christmas? 2020, 2021, 2022?

How did you get their message?

They mean this Christmas 2020... I think. They sent me a message in the same way they always do, via my telescope

<---- this may look like an ordinary everyday telescope, but it has a hidden devise within, which enables communication.

I hear that your lock-down ends in 2 Dec?

Yes, it does. When it ends we will discover which tier our county is currently following.... its all very confusing. Also according to Boris we are now permitted to have a limited number of family members in the house on Christmas day, to be honest I'm not sure its worth taking the risk for one day? Mr L and I haven't decided what to do yet.

Are you in a national lockdown at the moment Michelle?



Do we need a new goal to reach? or shall we just be relaxed on the run up to Christmas?

I don't mind either way

 

[Long Lashes]

Thank you @DallasFanForever for helping us.

Yes and thank you from me too @DallasFanForever we need all the help we can get on this thread and its always good to see you on here. Hope you are keeping well.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@LongLashes and @Michelle Stevens thank you both for ur kind words. I’m glad you reached ur end of November goal! And it looks like you accomplished it a week early!! Sorry I’ve been absent lately. I’ve been going through a really rough patch personally but I’m okay. I mean who doesn’t have it tough right now so I have no right to complain really. Oh and Michelle, Happy Belated Birthday!! I know I’m a week late but I hope you had a good one!!

 

[Long Lashes]

@LongLashes and @Michelle Stevens thank you both for ur kind words. I’m glad you reached ur end of November goal! And it looks like you accomplished it a week early!!

We couldn't have done it without you DFF

I’ve been going through a really rough patch personally but I’m okay.

I'm so sorry to hear you're not having a great time right now , although its reassuring to know you're otherwise okay.

I mean who doesn’t have it tough right now so I have no right to complain really.

The world it a tough place right now, but this doesn't mean we still don't sometimes get other things on top of that.

You take care DFF and thank you for letting us know.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Thank you LL! And happy Thanksgiving!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I can just imagine how it looks, you're very organised my friend.

I wish!

Are you able to track the parcel?

Yes but it seemed to be in California for a long time but I did receive it a few days ago. It's installed and providing evening light to my plants.

Clever plants looking for moisture, I never knew this, thanks for the info. People are strange wanting to cut those roots to make them look all neat and tidy, the way I see it is, that nature is not very often neat and tidy. Glad to hear Sunburst is now allowed to have her roots.

Indeed, Sunburst has been doing quite well recently. I had worried about her but she is doing well with new root and leaf growth.

I probably break all the rules, but I water her from the top, making sure not to wet her leaves or blooms and let the water trickle down into the bark. She seems happy enough with this method and I do keep an eye on her because she is situated above a radiator in winter.

Btw:_- She's suddenly started having a flounce and is throwing off her blooms

Oh Orkie, she must be getting ready for Winter. She had a long run with these blooms.

You water the same as my Mother does which must be the right way. You take such good care of Orkie. If only she know how famous she is. :danc:

Awww she looked even worse than I imagined, all tatty, droopy and unwanted I wonder what her story was? maybe she was an unwanted Christmas gift? Its a miracle that she survived for so long.

I was curious about how she got to where I discovered her too. I assume you are correct, an unwanted Christmas gift from last year that no one wanted anymore but didn't have the heart, luckily, to bin.

Her second photo though, is wonderful to see she looks like a completely different plant! her leaves might be small, but they look incredibly healthy and she has lots of them too.

Wow! I cant get over the difference in the two photos. Michelle-the- plant-rescuer has done it again thanks for letting me see.

It was my pleasure. She looks much happier now as she is adjusting to life indoors. She is in the company of two other Poinsettias in my plant family.

Pfft! so you didn't like my suggestions?



Now that I've seen her and I think that she looks glorious what about> Glory or Gloria The Glory?

... no?

I will try and think up some others she deserves a happy name.

I like Glory! Yes indeed, she needs positive vibes as her story as been kinda sad up until her 28 October liberation. :shy:

Do you mean one of your Spiderette cuttings died or the main plant? sorry, I am very easily confused

I need to better explain. The mother plant of the two curly Spiderettes I have has died at my work from frost. I picked them off the plant in early-September to go with my other Spiderettes here. I have now four Spiderettes and the regular Mother Plant, so five. It's just sad to know the mother of these plants is now dead and all that plant has to offer the world are the two little ones I have here.

Abandoned and ignored. She's safe and home now, in time for Christmas too

Indeed!

I enjoy them, its better than a soap which makes me think that your book is basically writing itself on here. You could use this thread for reference.

LOL, that is true. There are highs and lows with this drama. Now I have a story about the street Poinsettia, Glory.

Too many spots before my eyes causes me temporary blindness.

Sorry no, I cant see a thing! :eyes:....Lol!

Oh my, more glitches are starting to appear as your alien friends have been gone for so long. Temporary blindness to my hot legs. The TT Shirtless Firefighters sure don't have that affliction.

They mean this Christmas 2020... I think. They sent me a message in the same way they always do, via my telescope

<---- this may look like an ordinary everyday telescope, but it has a hidden devise within, which enables communication.

Oh, how interesting. If they knew me they'd have telescopes looking at my hottness.

BTW, what are they saying to you?

Yes, it does. When it ends we will discover which tier our county is currently following.... its all very confusing. Also according to Boris we are now permitted to have a limited number of family members in the house on Christmas day, to be honest I'm not sure its worth taking the risk for one day? Mr L and I haven't decided what to do yet.

Are you in a national lockdown at the moment Michelle?

It's so hard to plan a thing today. It will be a lonely Christmas for many. Confusing indeed. At least you have a national approach. Here it's more run by the state governors. No national lockdown here. Some basic guidelines but the restrictions are from the local authorities with number of people in a business and so forth.

What happens on 2 December if I may ask? Are there fazes of unlocking your lockdown?

Do we need a new goal to reach? or shall we just be relaxed on the run up to Christmas?

I don't mind either way

How about #3600 by Christmas Day? That should be hopefully achievable.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

@LongLashes and @Michelle Stevens thank you both for ur kind words. I’m glad you reached ur end of November goal! And it looks like you accomplished it a week early!! Sorry I’ve been absent lately. I’ve been going through a really rough patch personally but I’m okay. I mean who doesn’t have it tough right now so I have no right to complain really. Oh and Michelle, Happy Belated Birthday!! I know I’m a week late but I hope you had a good one!!

Indeed, sorry to hear about your recent rough patch. We have missed you.

Thank you for the Birthday wishes, it's very appreciated. :ty:

 

[DallasFanForever]

You’re very welcome Michelle! And I have missed you both as well. And I appreciate the concern cause believe me it does help. I’m gonna be fine

 

[Michelle Stevens]

You’re very welcome Michelle! And I have missed you both as well. And I appreciate the concern cause believe me it does help. I’m gonna be fine

We are so glad you are a part of this community.

Thank you LL! And happy Thanksgiving!!

I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I had a quiet Thanksgiving. Just stayed home to try and stay safe but it was nice. How was ur Thanksgiving Michelle?

 

[Long Lashes]

I did receive it a few days ago. It's installed and providing evening light to my plants.

Oh wonderful, I would imagine the lights give a completely different atmosphere. You spoil those plants, you do Michelle Stevens

Indeed, Sunburst has been doing quite well recently. I had worried about her but she is doing well with new root and leaf growth.

Yaay! you go Sunburst! what a relief that is for you and its the least she can do after all the careful care you've given her.

You water the same as my Mother does which must be the right way. You take such good care of Orkie. If only she know how famous she is.

If I am doing the same as your Mother than I am honoured, as I know how she has fab green fingers

I will always take good care of her my friend, in my own slap hazardous way, just how she likes it. I wont be telling her she's famous though, she's already a bit of a diva :danc:

She looks much happier now as she is adjusting to life indoors. She is in the company of two other Poinsettias in my plant family.

I do love to hear this, she is with family.

I like Glory! Yes indeed, she needs positive vibes

Are you going with this then? if you're not sure then we could try and find some more names.

her story as been kinda sad up until her 28 October liberation. :shy:

Her story reminded me of - The Little Matchgirl - but with a happier ending, did you ever read that story? If you haven't read it then I would avoid, as its incredibly sad.

I need to better explain. The mother plant of the two curly Spiderettes I have has died at my work from frost. I picked them off the plant in early-September to go with my other Spiderettes here. I have now four Spiderettes and the regular Mother Plant, so five. It's just sad to know the mother of these plants is now dead and all that plant has to offer the world are the two little ones I have here.

Thank you for explaining, I am so dozy sometimes Its sad that the Mother plant died, but luckily you were clever enough to get two cuttings from her and she lives on in them.

Now I have a story about the street Poinsettia, Glory.

Yes you do and she deserves her own chapter, dedicated to just her, it could even be a Christmas story.

Temporary blindness to my hot legs. The TT Shirtless Firefighters sure don't have that affliction.

Oye! those are my TT Shirtless Firefighters , keep your legs covered at all times

Oh, how interesting. If they knew me they'd have telescopes looking at my hottness.

You think? :laughing:

BTW, what are they saying to you?

I am not allowed to say, its highly confidential

but, seeing as you're my friend I will tell you. They're checking up and asking questions about my health, because they tell me they have new plans for me. They also told me that they're bringing presents for me, me, me! :j1:

Here it's more run by the state governors. No national lockdown here. Some basic guidelines but the restrictions are from the local authorities with number of people in a business and so forth.

Thanks for explaining this. I do forget what a massive country you live in and that a national lockdown would probably be impossible.

What happens on 2 December if I may ask? Are there fazes of unlocking your lockdown?

On Dec 2nd, different counties across the country will be given tiers. Each tier has different rules. Boris has already announced who will be in each tier and the county where the LLs live will be in the highest tier (3).

Here is a basic breakdown of the tiers, just to give you an idea ...

Some of the rules are a bit odd. For instance I cant visit family or even sit in our garden with them, but I can sit in the local Park with them and meet them there????

How about #3600 by Christmas Day? That should be hopefully achievable.

Okay dokey! :18:

 

[Long Lashes]

I’m gonna be fine

Its a relief to hear this DFF

I had a quiet Thanksgiving. Just stayed home to try and stay safe but it was nice.

Glad you had a restful time. Did you eat too much? We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in the UK (wish we did), but I intend to eat too much on Christmas Day instead.

Hope next week is kinder to you.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Yes LL I definitely ate too much LOL!! I didn’t realize you guys don’t celebrate Thanksgiving over there. And I’m hoping next week is kinder to me too!! Kinder to all of us for that matter

 

[Long Lashes]

I didn’t realize you guys don’t celebrate Thanksgiving over there.

No sadly we don't, we do make a big deal about Christmas though

Which reminds me that tomorrow is the 1st December, Christmas here we come!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Oh wonderful, I would imagine the lights give a completely different atmosphere. You spoil those plants, you do Michelle Stevens

Indeed I do and they deserve being spoiled. I may add a string of Christmas lights onto my "Plant Tower" for the season.

Yaay! you go Sunburst! what a relief that is for you and its the least she can do after all the careful care you've given her.

Indeed, Sunburst had me worried for months as she was one of the smaller Orchids.

If I am doing the same as your Mother than I am honoured, as I know how she has fab green fingers

I will always take good care of her my friend, in my own slap hazardous way, just how she likes it. I wont be telling her she's famous though, she's already a bit of a diva :danc:

LOL, well in a way she helped save many Orchids here across the ocean by helping trigger my attachment to these lovely plants.

I do love to hear this, she is with family.

I should take a group photo of them all soon, all three Poinsettias. The street Poinsettia is now turning red in some areas as well. On the down side I was at my local Walmart this morning and they had hundreds of Poinsettias. I recon 80% will be binned by month's end as they have so many.

Are you going with this then? if you're not sure then we could try and find some more names.

I have been calling her Streetie as she was from the streets. I have been thinking a name that connects her to where I found her would suit her. What do you think? Any other ideas?

Her story reminded me of - The Little Matchgirl - but with a happier ending, did you ever read that story? If you haven't read it then I would avoid, as its incredibly sad.

I haven't read this but it sounds sad. I could tell the tale of Early Rosa, Snowball or Gem if people want sad stories.

Thank you for explaining, I am so dozy sometimes Its sad that the Mother plant died, but luckily you were clever enough to get two cuttings from her and she lives on in them.

I'm determined to keep this plant's surviving spiderettes alive and producing. I just don't know what our gardener or whoever bought the plant though when they placed them outside as they are indoor plants.

Yes you do and she deserves her own chapter, dedicated to just her, it could even be a Christmas story.

Indeed! So far so good for this plant.

Oye! those are my TT Shirtless Firefighters , keep your legs covered at all times

Good luck with that 'Lashes! They love these legs.

You think? :laughing:

I know dear friend, I know.

I am not allowed to say, its highly confidential

but, seeing as you're my friend I will tell you. They're checking up and asking questions about my health, because they tell me they have new plans for me. They also told me that they're bringing presents for me, me, me! :j1:

They have new plans? This has me worried sick.

No doubt they'll have you in their padded room soon. I can't wait to see these so called presents.

Thanks for explaining this. I do forget what a massive country you live in and that a national lockdown would probably be impossible.

These next few months will be difficult but we'll get through it.

On Dec 2nd, different counties across the country will be given tiers. Each tier has different rules. Boris has already announced who will be in each tier and the county where the LLs live will be in the highest tier (3).

Here is a basic breakdown of the tiers, just to give you an idea ...

Some of the rules are a bit odd. For instance I cant visit family or even sit in our garden with them, but I can sit in the local Park with them and meet them there????

This can be confusing but I do like the three levels. We would be on level 1, Green here. I would hope we would adopt a similar system. Wow, you are on Level 3? At least they are taking this seriously.

Okay dokey! :18:

:bump:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I had a quiet Thanksgiving. Just stayed home to try and stay safe but it was nice. How was ur Thanksgiving Michelle?

I worked all day but other than that I was fine. Thanks for asking. Staying safe is a good idea. Looks as if Christmas will be the same. :tab:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat

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It's December and it seems season 3 at this nest is upon us.

 

[Long Lashes]

I may add a string of Christmas lights onto my "Plant Tower" for the season.

That would look very festive. I was looking at fairy lights earlier and did you know their is a Poinsettia design?

I've not seen any like these in TESCOS

but..... today I brought home a brand new Poinsettia :hats: she is busy settling into her new environment. I will take her photo soon to show you, it truly feels like Christmas now

LOL, well in a way she helped save many Orchids here across the ocean by helping trigger my attachment to these lovely plants.

I had never thought of it like that before. I need to tell Orkie about all this and just what she started

I should take a group photo of them all soon, all three Poinsettias.

I shall look forward to seeing this.

The street Poinsettia is now turning red in some areas as well.

Oh that must've been a surprise to see. How very clever of her.

On the down side I was at my local Walmart this morning and they had hundreds of Poinsettias. I recon 80% will be binned by month's end as they have so many.

Oh no that's a sad thought and you cant possibly re-home them all either . Lets hope that some of them eventually have happy endings like your new rescued Poinsettia.

I have been calling her Streetie as she was from the streets. I have been thinking a name that connects her to where I found her would suit her. What do you think?

I like Streetie very much that's a fab name. Good one Michelle

I'm determined to keep this plant's surviving spiderettes alive and producing. I just don't know what our gardener or whoever bought the plant though when they placed them outside as they are indoor plants.

It sounds like someone doesn't understand what they're doing plant-wise. I bet you're glad you took some cuttings.

Good luck with that 'Lashes! They love these legs.

Pfft! :hair:



It wintertime and you should be wearing long jumper dresses, I promise you that my TT Shirtless Firefighters love jumper dresses, they do

Leave it with me. I will treat you for Christmas :bump:

hey have new plans? This has me worried sick.

I can't wait to see these so called presents.

Me too! :20: I've been waiting for months and months.

These next few months will be difficult but we'll get through it.

You're so right we will get through it at least we have positive news about a vaccine. We have been told by our government that the UK are going to start vaccinating within 2 weeks, the vaccine has been approved....this news feels surreal and I so hope its really, really true. The actual vaccinating the whole country is going to take some clever organising .

This can be confusing but I do like the three levels.

I think the whole of England has been confused for months the ever changing rules and also the rules which don't seem to make any sense

Anyway, all we can do for now is to try and stick to what we are supposed to do. I do know that I tend to be over cautious anyway.

Wow, you are on Level 3?

I'm afraid we are. The national Lockdown was officially lifted yesterday, but life isn't much different for us in level 3.


Are your hairdressers and dentists open now Michelle? and do you get daily updates about how many people have sadly passed away due to Covid? Hope you don't mind me asking, its just interesting to know how you're doing things over there.

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

It's December and it seems season 3 at this nest is upon us.

Oh wow! What a positive sight this is to see these are very impressive photographs too, so clear and detailed.

I do love these birds :love5: thanks for posting Michelle.

I am keeping my fingers crossed that you and I will be pleasantly overwhelmed trying to keep up with two Eagle families this season. Wouldn't that be fab!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

That would look very festive. I was looking at fairy lights earlier and did you know their is a Poinsettia design?

I've not seen any like these in TESCOS

Oh wow! They are very nice indeed. I wish I could have found these somewhere. :hats:

but..... today I brought home a brand new Poinsettia :hats: she is busy settling into her new environment. I will take her photo soon to show you, it truly feels like Christmas now

Oh horray! :j1:This year will the better than the last two. Where do you have her in your home if I may ask? I look forward in seeing her. If you have any questions I'll be here to help. I want this one to live to next Christmas (2021) and beyond for you. Any stories about her purchase? Name ideas?

I had never thought of it like that before. I need to tell Orkie about all this and just what she started

Indeed and I was out looking for larger pots for my Poinsettias last night and what did I come across at my local Home Depot (home and garden centre) ...

Spoiler

They had so many but were $20. I saw this one with a broken pot and asked a worker if they give discounts and he gave me 50% off, $10. I had to toss the ceramic pot but had bought a plastic one that will work. I love these blooms. Any name ideas? My 13th living Orchid.

I shall look forward to seeing this.

Spoiler

All three together. Streetie is on the right, Duchess on the left and Princess at the bottom.

Oh that must've been a surprise to see. How very clever of her.

You may be able to make out a red leaf or two from the photo. I hope more will come.

Oh no that's a sad thought and you cant possibly re-home them all either . Lets hope that some of them eventually have happy endings like your new rescued Poinsettia.

It was even worse when I was looking for pots this week at the home & garden centres. Hundreds of them. I just feel so bad for them. I have three and that's as far as I want to go for now, this year.

I like Streetie very much that's a fab name. Good one Michelle

I was hoping you'd like it. I ask for your ideas I just drift to something else and I feel bad about that. You named my first three Orhids, Snowy, Pinkie Violet and Gem.

It sounds like someone doesn't understand what they're doing plant-wise. I bet you're glad you took some cuttings.

Indeed! Very glad now.

Pfft! :hair:



It wintertime and you should be wearing long jumper dresses, I promise you that my TT Shirtless Firefighters love jumper dresses, they do

Nonsense 'Lashes, but you bring up a good issue. What colour tights should Michelle wear during the Christmas season?

Leave it with me. I will treat you for Christmas :bump:

Oh, I can't wait! :20:... I think.

Me too! :20: I've been waiting for months and months.

I hope they arrive in time. I hope they understand our customs.

You're so right we will get through it at least we have positive news about a vaccine. We have been told by our government that the UK are going to start vaccinating within 2 weeks, the vaccine has been approved....this news feels surreal and I so hope its really, really true. The actual vaccinating the whole country is going to take some clever organising .

Indeed it will. I'm so glad they've made headway and people will soon get vaccinated. Some hope after a long, sad year.

I think the whole of England has been confused for months the ever changing rules and also the rules which don't seem to make any sense

Anyway, all we can do for now is to try and stick to what we are supposed to do. I do know that I tend to be over cautious anyway.

It is so confusing to many of us. Yep, be cautious and safe seems like the intelligent thing to do.

I'm afraid we are. The national Lockdown was officially lifted yesterday, but life isn't much different for us in level 3.

Do you know when you will be up for Level 2?

Are your hairdressers and dentists open now Michelle? and do you get daily updates about how many people have sadly passed away due to Covid? Hope you don't mind me asking, its just interesting to know how you're doing things over there.

Hairdresser and Dentist are open with certain safety protocols. If things get worst maybe that will change. Yes, we get daily updates and our governors update the states either daily or a few times a week. Since I travel from one state to another to work I can in theory only do that to work. No driving state to state just to have fun for now. Visiting family, close family is okay. Ask away my friend.

Are your Hairdresser and Dentist open?