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!
I did start her off in the same place where I had last years and then quickly moved her to cosy corner which is next to the window, so she should get plenty of daylight and still keep warm. My camera is on charge and as soon as its powered up I will take her photo for you
She was on a very busy shelf in TESCOS, you'd have hated it, all the plants were squashed up together and when I got her home I noticed one of her branches had broken off, but apart from that she is looking well.
Her temporary name is Hope ... see what you think once I've posted her picture, any suggestions are welcome.
what did I come across at my local Home Depot (home and garden centre) ...
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.
Oh Michelle Stevens! :Clol: at least you didn't nab this one..Lol!
I can see why you were tempted to buy her, she has gorgeous very different blooms, how cute are the yellow centres, her leaves are looking lush too. She is a beauty!
As for a name? The first thing I thought of was - Poppy - because she reminds me of poppies in some way another thing she reminds me of are butterflies, so maybe,- Butterfly ? I will try and think of more.
Oh just had another idea - Tattoo -the darker markings on her blooms remind me of tattoos
I cant explain how impressed I am, they all look far more impressive than I ever imagined! Their red petals look so spectacular and I actually like how they're not completely red, it makes the red petals which they do have stand out even more. This is amazing, how proud you must be :bravo1:
No, don't ever feel bad about choosing other names. When we suggest names on here we are just floating ideas which I think helps us to get nearer to a final name. I would hate for you to use one of my suggestions just to be polite, the names need to be right
Hes also said we can mix with "bubbles" of three other households over Christmas for five days.... because Covid doesn't exist over Christmas , please excuse my sarcasm.
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.
The Hairdressers have just re-opened again after the national lockdown, I do feel for my own hairdressers, they've been so careful and adapted everything and yet, they still keep getting closed down. The very worse thing is that now when I go, I am not allowed to have a complimentary coffee with my haircut anymore I wouldn't mind but as we get nearer to Christmas they also serve mince pies and are not allowed to do that either this year
Our Dentists are all closed, except for emergencies. This does concern me, as mouth cancers go undetected and can be picked up by dentists.... sorry to sound so dramatic. Its just that the repercussions of this pandemic are massive.
Are we aiming for 3,555? I've forgotten what the goal is already
They're so clever in how they move the twigs around using their beaks, they're obviously making preparations already, I hope they build a strong nest. I still think of our Soap and Chat being out there somewhere they were the first chicks I watched.
Just warning everyone, those Gremlins are around and up to their old tricks again
When I left here yesterday I had my name "Frosty Lashes" on my signature and now its gone!! :15:
I did start her off in the same place where I had last years and then quickly moved her to cosy corner which is next to the window, so she should get plenty of daylight and still keep warm. My camera is on charge and as soon as its powered up I will take her photo for you
I have kept mine in bright rooms or even in the window sills when they are able to fit. I only water when I put my finger a little into the soil and it's dry. I put a half glass full of water per watering as too much water to very bad. I tend to feel safer when they dry. I water them more in the summer than winter. I hope this helps yours stay alive for a long time. I so want this plant to live for you.
She was on a very busy shelf in TESCOS, you'd have hated it, all the plants were squashed up together and when I got her home I noticed one of her branches had broken off, but apart from that she is looking well.
Oh no. We have the same chaotically stuffed shelves over here. I just tried to keep a blind eye to that when I got my latest Orchid last Thursday. It's just sad as in a few weeks they will be all gone and the bins will be full.
I hope her broken branch is not too severe. The rough lives these plants live.
I can see why you were tempted to buy her, she has gorgeous very different blooms, how cute are the yellow centres, her leaves are looking lush too. She is a beauty!
As for a name? The first thing I thought of was - Poppy - because she reminds me of poppies in some way another thing she reminds me of are butterflies, so maybe,- Butterfly ? I will try and think of more.
Oh just had another idea - Tattoo -the darker markings on her blooms remind me of tattoos
Thank you! She has nine blooms. I have thought over your suggestions and do you like the name Lady Butterfly? I like the Butterfly suggestion but also she is dignified like a proper lady.
I cant explain how impressed I am, they all look far more impressive than I ever imagined! Their red petals look so spectacular and I actually like how they're not completely red, it makes the red petals which they do have stand out even more. This is amazing, how proud you must be :bravo1:
Thank you! They have made it to December. They don't look as good underneath where their summer leaves are wilted and dropping. They will need a good pruning in the late Spring. You'll get there with me next year my friend with Hope.
No, don't ever feel bad about choosing other names. When we suggest names on here we are just floating ideas which I think helps us to get nearer to a final name. I would hate for you to use one of my suggestions just to be polite, the names need to be right
Hes also said we can mix with "bubbles" of three other households over Christmas for five days.... because Covid doesn't exist over Christmas , please excuse my sarcasm.
The Hairdressers have just re-opened again after the national lockdown, I do feel for my own hairdressers, they've been so careful and adapted everything and yet, they still keep getting closed down. The very worse thing is that now when I go, I am not allowed to have a complimentary coffee with my haircut anymore I wouldn't mind but as we get nearer to Christmas they also serve mince pies and are not allowed to do that either this year
Our Dentists are all closed, except for emergencies. This does concern me, as mouth cancers go undetected and can be picked up by dentists.... sorry to sound so dramatic. Its just that the repercussions of this pandemic are massive.
How dare they not give you coffee or mince pie during your cuts.
Your Dentist are closed? I have had cleanings in July and November. In July I had to call from my car to be let in but in November I just sat in the waiting room until I was called back. I can't imagine having an emergency like a cracked tooth or something that would cause pain. So true about mouth cancers. Even cavities can creep-up without regular check-ups.
Just warning everyone, those Gremlins are around and up to their old tricks again
When I left here yesterday I had my name "Frosty Lashes" on my signature and now its gone!! :15:
Oh no! They stole you newest signature before Christmas? My goodness 'Lashes, I can note your increased anger, rage, increasing strength. The Enforcer is in the way. Maybe this would be a good time for me to measure your hands for those Enforcer gloves ... maybe not.
How dare they!
BTW, I do like your new Christmas avatar. Very eye-catching. :10:
Update- I see your Frosty Lashes signature now. You must have caught them.
They're so clever in how they move the twigs around using their beaks, they're obviously making preparations already, I hope they build a strong nest. I still think of our Soap and Chat being out there somewhere they were the first chicks I watched.
I think of our 2019 season Soap and Chat often when viewing the cam. I wonder how they are doing. It was such a joy seeing one of them make a cameo earlier this year.
I have kept mine in bright rooms or even in the window sills when they are able to fit. I only water when I put my finger a little into the soil and it's dry. I put a half glass full of water per watering as too much water to very bad. I tend to feel safer when they dry. I water them more in the summer than winter. I hope this helps yours stay alive for a long time. I so want this plant to live for you.
She has nine blooms. I have thought over your suggestions and do you like the name Lady Butterfly? I like the Butterfly suggestion but also she is dignified like a proper lady.
Thank you! They have made it to December. They don't look as good underneath where their summer leaves are wilted and dropping. They will need a good pruning in the late Spring.
Since the recent national Lockdown out rates are on the decline, but call me suspicious - I'm not too sure who to believe anymore as they can distort figures and data at will.
Your Dentist are closed? I have had cleanings in July and November. In July I had to call from my car to be let in but in November I just sat in the waiting room until I was called back. I can't imagine having an emergency like a cracked tooth or something that would cause pain.
Mistletoe Stevens said:
Oh no! They stole you newest signature before Christmas? My goodness 'Lashes, I can note your increased anger,rage, increasing strength. The Enforcer is in the way. Maybe this would be a good time for me to measure your hands for those Enforcer gloves ... maybe not.
Grrrr!!!! The Enforcer did make a surprise appearance in the stinky Spam forum :scream: the coward Gremlins were hiding, I could hear them scuttling around in the dark!
These photos are fantastic! did you take them Mistletoe? How mighty strong that beak must be to life such heavy twigs, wow!
I'm so glad that Liberty has stayed with Freedom and didn't dump him for someone new
Oh my, what a treat to see Hope today. She looks very FAB indeed. I like her gold coloured pot. She as that whole table to herself. Her colours are so brilliant and a nice contrast between the reds and greens. You say she has dropped leaves, are they lower leaves? My Princess and Duchess has been doing that for the past month but they are fine. Summer leaves dropping.
I so hope she has a long life. What a fitting name in this dismal year.
Phalaenopsis orchids are my specialty but the Poinsettias are special too. When it comes to Poinsettias I may be Mistletoe Stevens The Poinsettia Nabber.
Thank you. They have been generally easy to maintain over the past year. Next Spring will be rough as they need a good pruning but I fear cutting them.
Well I also killed her with not changing her moss as quickly as I could have and somehow getting water in her stem. PV and Lumina remain critical three and a half months later from that same incident. I learned a harsh lesson. Gem was one of my favourites so it's hard having her be my first Orchid death.
Oh 'Lashes! The TT Shirtless Firefighters sure approved of my Christmas leggings. They like any artical of clothing that better displays my great legs.
Since the recent national Lockdown out rates are on the decline, but call me suspicious - I'm not too sure who to believe anymore as they can distort figures and data at will.
At least they have started with the vaccinations. There is light at the end of the tunnel but we have some time to go before any sense of normality can return.
I asked my dentist in July if they thought they'd have to shut down again and he said with the prodicals in place he didn't expect that to happen again. They were closed from mid-March to May. I missed my April cleaning. I'm just curious how our hospitals are doing with the rise in cases.
@Frosty Lashes I’m doing okay and thank you for asking! I really appreciate that more than you know, believe me!! I guess you can say I’m taking it all one day at a time right now cause that’s really all I can do. I’m okay. I thought about having a Christmas name but I really couldn’t come up with anything LOL. Maybe I’m just not up for that this year, I don’t know. And as far as you being nosey goes, please don’t feel that way. I would never take it that way
Grrrr!!!! The Enforcer did make a surprise appearance in the stinky Spam forum :scream: the coward Gremlins were hiding, I could hear them scuttling around in the dark!
It's so good to hear of the Enforcer's return. No doubt they were hiding in the Spam Forum. that place is bad news. So much of our images get hidden there. I hope you shut them down for a while.
You say she has dropped leaves, are they lower leaves? My Princess and Duchess has been doing that for the past month but they are fine. Summer leaves dropping.
Yes they are the lower leaves which are dropping (2 more today) . How reassuring for me to hear from you that this seems to be normal behaviour at this time of the year, thanks Mistletoe!
She will eventually meet Orkie, yes. I've decided to let Tiny Tim stay out in the garden (I must take his photo for you) he seems to be happy outside and also, I cant bare to think of any creepy crawlies he might bring into the house with him ... he lives quite happily being left to the outside weather without any interference from me, its more natural for him I suppose.
Oh 'Lashes! The TT Shirtless Firefighters sure approved of my Christmas leggings. They like any artical of clothing that better displays my great legs.
Of course and quite rightly there has to be a system so that those more at risk get the vaccinations first, so this is how it goes --> people aged 80 and over, care home workers (its been a brutal time for our Care Homes) and NHS workers.
The very first person to be vaccinated was this brave 90 year old lady , Margaret Keenan ...
She will need to have a second injection in two weeks time
I asked my dentist in July if they thought they'd have to shut down again and he said with the prodicals in place he didn't expect that to happen again. They were closed from mid-March to May. I missed my April cleaning.
@Frosty Lashes thank you for everything you said. I can see that this forum is filled with good people who care. I really appreciate ur nice comments. Maybe we will work on getting you a nosey emoji LOL!! But I prefer nosey people to people that don’t care at all.
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these are very impressive photographs too, so clear and detailed.
another thing she reminds me of are butterflies, so maybe,- 
I wouldn't mind but as we get nearer to Christmas they also serve mince pies and are not allowed to do that either this year 
they were the first chicks I watched.
Yes, they enjoy their indoor warmth.
I'd get lost in that attire.
Have your rates started to drop or are they still on the rise?
Maybe this would be a good time for me to measure your hands for those Enforcer gloves ... maybe not. 
not everyone wants one or has to have one.
