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Hello @DallasFanForever :14: hope things are going as well as they can for you this week.

 

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Just 35 more posts needed

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[DallasFanForever]

@Frosty Lashes I’m doing fine and thank you for asking!! I really appreciate it!! I’m struggling to get through my days at times I guess it would be fair to say but that’s okay. I’m just taking it slow and one day at a time and when I feel it’s too much to handle I just sit back and take a breath and when I feel better I just continue and keep crawling on. And again, thank you for ur concern (or nosiness as we’ve established) cause it really does mean a lot !!

 

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Thanks for your reply DFF.

I’m struggling to get through my days at times I guess it would be fair to say but that’s okay. I’m just taking it slow and one day at a time and when I feel it’s too much to handle I just sit back and take a breath and when I feel better I just continue and keep crawling on.

I'm glad to read that you are taking it slow and not putting too much pressure on yourself.

thank you for asking!! I really appreciate it!!

I'm just glad you don't mind me asking. I do sometimes wonder how you are when I see you around on here, but I don't want to keep bugging you.

I also hope that maybe coming on TT for a while might help, I know it does me good sometimes to get away from our crazy world. Either way, you've settled into this forum so well and I'm glad you joined us.

I don't think any of us will have a normal Christmas this year, but lets hope for better things in 2021, I've never wished for a year to go quickly as much as I have this one.


Best wishes for Christmas DFF.

 

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Eagle Chat​

I saw one of our eagles today...

He/she didn't hang around for long so I was lucky to see this.

Guy and Lipstick need to get cracking on their nest building or maybe they have done so already? Unfortunately their camera is still off-line.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Frosty Lashes I will never mind you asking me how I am, trust me! Ur not bugging me at all. I wish more people I know were like you. But I understand that everyone has their own stuff to deal with right now also so when someone expresses concern for me I genuinely appreciate it. The main reason I joined TT was to involve myself with people more. I sorely needed it, believe me. And yes, it is helping. Everyone has been so nice to me and made me feel welcome from day one. I probably spend more time on here talking to people than I do my own family. (Which might not be a bad thing) Ur right when you say this Christmas is going to be unusual for most of us. We’re 5 days away and I still don’t know what I’m doing Friday other than probably working for part of the day. But regardless, I wish you and ur family the Best of Christmas Wishes as well!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

@Frosty Lashes I will never mind you asking me how I am, trust me! Ur not bugging me at all. I wish more people I know were like you. But I understand that everyone has their own stuff to deal with right now also so when someone expresses concern for me I genuinely appreciate it. The main reason I joined TT was to involve myself with people more. I sorely needed it, believe me. And yes, it is helping. Everyone has been so nice to me and made me feel welcome from day one. I probably spend more time on here talking to people than I do my own family. (Which might not be a bad thing) Ur right when you say this Christmas is going to be unusual for most of us. We’re 5 days away and I still don’t know what I’m doing Friday other than probably working for part of the day. But regardless, I wish you and ur family the Best of Christmas Wishes as well!!

I have to second that, @Frosty Lashes is one of the nicest people I've ever met online or anywhere for that matter. The world needs more people like her. :ch:

I too don't know what I'll be doing on Friday as I too often work over holidays. It's been a rough year. It's so good to have you here @DallasFanForever . Best wishes to you for Christmas. If you are bored I'll probably be here some time doing the day to do some games.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Oh that should be interesting. From what you've said, the plants seem to thrive in your Mothers garden. The future is looking bright for our Streetie

Indeed to does look bright, I gave Streetie a good spray of the soak yesterday so hopefully those pesky White Flies leave her alone.

And now you've got me itching

I'll give you a good spray of soap too at the TT Cafe. Christmas is no time for itching.

She has dropped another one this morning, although I think she looks brighter again, a bit spindly but less droopy.

So good to hear! Are any of Hope's leaves curling up or are they normal?

She was very wet (my fault :fp: ) so I drained her off for a few hours and now I intend to be more cautious with my watering.

I hope she dries out well. I tend to put my finger in the soil and if it's dry I add maybe a half cup of water or so. Only in the summer when it's hot will I really give them a lot as they dry out quick in their pots. I rather them be dry than wet.

I will keep you updated and I will try with all my might to keep Hope alive

Please do, we have to keep her alive to see next Christmas when the world is a happier place. Keep Hope Alive!

the battle of the Poinsettias ... ... before you know it you will be giving your Mother some tips too.

We do exchange notes. I seem to do better with the Poinsettias whilst her two Orchids are always so happy.

I would love to have Poinsettias in the garden. I've not seen any planted outside, unfortunately our climate would probably be far too wet for them.

You may be able to keep a Poinsettia outside in you garden. I'll have to look ans see if any British gardeners have any outside over Summer.

Take a look at these outdoor Poinsettias in San Francisco. and Hawaii.

I bet you do :Clol: ... I would do the same. Its good to have someone to compare things with.

Indeed!

Poor thing she doesn't sound in a good way at all. Perhaps the huge effort she gave in trying to recover took too much out of her? Lets hope she proves us both wrong and turns a corner to recover.

At this writing I don't see her making it to New Year's. I'll keep her monitored and keep her root in water so she can get sip if she needs to. All I can do for Lumina is to give her comfort in whatever process she is in.

Its going to take a while isn't it and I'm the same, I am happy to wait my turn and let those more needy go first.

I heard about this new strain in the UK and more lockdowns. It just never ends. I hope the current vaccines can cope with the new stain.

I have no idea when it will be, at a guess I would say maybe next summer? and yes, I do intend to have the vaccination. I'm not thrilled about putting the vaccination medication into my body, but I would rather do that than continue living the way we have this year. Its wonderful that we have so many clever and devoted scientists who've worked so hard to help us try and beat this virus.

I'm a little concerned about these somewhat rushed vaccines too but since I'll surely be toward the the end of those vaccinated here any side effects should hopefully be well known by then. That's what I'm telling myself. It seems the world lost a year due to this.

Well that's very a festive outfit I like it, but as for The Enforcer? .... who knows what she likes? is this outfit very stretchy?

It says it's stretchy but 'Lashes to Enforcer is a huge stretch. Maybe this outfit was why you said you were itching in the earlier post.

I dread to think what her reaction would be she's so unpredictable. I would hope she might soften towards you Mistletoe for showing her kindness, but, beware my friend, anything could happen

The Enforcer is so unpredictable. Maybe besides the Christmas outfit I'll give her a new whip as well. She does enjoy those when chasing those pesky gremlins.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Just 35 more posts needed

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Do you think we can do it, #3600 by Christmas or should we extend it to New Year's?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

Eagle Chat​

I saw one of our eagles today...

He/she didn't hang around for long so I was lucky to see this.

It's good that you saw one on Sunday. A great shot! I wonder if their feet get cold.

I saw that they made an appearance on Monday.

I like the last image with the one eagle listening. :floor:

Guy and Lipstick need to get cracking on their nest building or maybe they have done so already? Unfortunately their camera is still off-line.

A poster on Guy/Lipstick's cam posted an image from afar, blurry but one can make out the eagles. I too hope that cam gets fixed soon.

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Mistletoe Stevens Best Wishes to you for Christmas as well! And I appreciate you saying it’s nice having me here and believe me the feeling is mutual! I’m sure I’ll get bored at some point Friday LOL so I will definitely be checking in on here. Some games sounds like fun!

 

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I'll give you a good spray of soap too at the TT Cafe. Christmas is no time for itching.

Thanks Mistletoe I've not stopped itching since you mentioned those spider-mites. Is Streetie free of those pests now? poor thing is unable to itch herself.

Are any of Hope's leaves curling up or are they normal?

They were beginning to curl up, is this a bad sing? but since I drained her of water and placed her onto the window sill her petals and leaves look healthier.

Mistletoe, I need some expert advice from you, if you please. The instructions which came with Hope say I should spray her with water from time to time....I've never done this before (and I don't have a water spray either).

Do you spay your Poinsettias at all? and if you do, then how often? thank you my friend.

I tend to put my finger in the soil and if it's dry I add maybe a half cup of water or so. Only in the summer when it's hot will I really give them a lot as they dry out quick in their pots. I rather them be dry than wet.

I will follow these instructions to the letter, thank you Mistletoe.

Keep Hope Alive!

#keephopealive

Take a look at these outdoor Poinsettias in San Francisco. and Hawaii.

Oh wow! don't they look fabulous, now those are happy Poinsettias!

I would love to have those in our garden, I will have a word with Mr L and see how he feels about us all moving to Hawaii or San Francisco

At this writing I don't see her making it to New Year's. I'll keep her monitored and keep her root in water so she can get sip if she needs to. All I can do for Lumina is to give her comfort in whatever process she is in

If her days are numbered at least she is in the best hands to keep her comfortable

I heard about this new strain in the UK and more lockdowns. It just never ends. I hope the current vaccines can cope with the new stain.

Its been another blow. I've heard lots of conflicting reports about how severe the new strain is, I do know its supposed to be even more contagious than the original virus, but I'm unsure if its actually a more severe form?
In response, Boris had introduced another Tier above us here in Tier 3, the UK now has a newTier 4 for the areas with this new strain. Rumour has it, that the region I live in are heading to Tier 4.

By the time I've typed all this and hit POST our rules could've changed yet again

I'm a little concerned about these somewhat rushed vaccines too but since I'll surely be toward the the end of those vaccinated here any side effects should hopefully be well known by then. That's what I'm telling myself.

That's very true and its why I think those going first for the vaccine are quite brave.

It seems the world lost a year due to this.

I never thought of it in this way before and you're completely right. All our lives have been on hold during 2020.

It says it's stretchy but 'Lashes to Enforcer is a huge stretch. Maybe this outfit was why you said you were itching in the earlier post.

Oh no, no, no Mistletoe if that outfit is itchy it will send The Enforcer completely crazy :eck: ... it doesn't take much to upset her..Lol!

Maybe besides the Christmas outfit I'll give her a new whip as well. She does enjoy those when chasing those pesky gremlins.

I think you're onto a sure winner if you get her a new whip

 

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I have to second that, @Frosty Lashes is one of the nicest people I've ever met online or anywhere for that matter. The world needs more people like her.

I'm only nice on TT , in real life I'm a complete bad-tempered monster :h2:

Lol!... in all seriousness thank you Mistletoe, you're too kind :hb: but its because of lovely people you and DFF and all the other members on TT who always make me feel fortunate and happy to be a Member on here.

And do remember I have a dark side I'm not known as The Enforcer for no reason ......

 

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Do you think we can do it, #3600 by Christmas or should we extend it to New Year's?

Is it Christmas when we are supposed to meet out goal? oh no, I thought it was by the 31st December.

What do you think if we do what I first thought? ... :Clol: ... I mean shall officially say - 3600 by 31st December?

 

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Eagle Chat​

I wonder if their feet get cold.

We could do to buy them some tiny socks and boots

It looks like someone is getting an ear full , maybe they're having a domestic

... and then they made up again, all is forgiven :bl2:

Ooo yikes! and now they're at it again, tempers are frayed :Clol:

I like the last image with the one eagle listening.

I know what you mean, he's looking right at her as she shouts..Lol!

A poster on Guy/Lipstick's cam posted an image from afar, blurry but one can make out the eagles. I too hope that cam gets fixed soon.

This might be blurry, but I can just about make them out and this is reassuring to know that Guy and Lipstick are still around.
Thanks for these photos Mistletoe

 

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@Frosty Lashes I will never mind you asking me how I am, trust me!

Oh good, thanks DFF

The main reason I joined TT was to involve myself with people more. I sorely needed it, believe me. And yes, it is helping. Everyone has been so nice to me and made me feel welcome from day one. I probably spend more time on here talking to people than I do my own family. (Which might not be a bad thing)

I'm so glad you like it on here, but a word of warning ... Telly Talk is very, very addictive

When I first joined it was to discuss a series I was watching and then I intended to leave. Before I knew it, I started visiting other forums and I'm still here 5 years on

Ur right when you say this Christmas is going to be unusual for most of us. We’re 5 days away and I still don’t know what I’m doing Friday other than probably working for part of the day.

Do you not mind having to work on Christmas day? I think I've already mentioned that I too have worked on Christmas days before and at that time I was okay with it.

But regardless, I wish you and ur family the Best of Christmas Wishes as well!!

Thank you :14:

 

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we now only need 20 more!

 

[DallasFanForever]

@Frosty Lashes I really don’t mind working Christmas Day I guess. We’ve never done it before at my station but I’m in the shipping business and I deliver packages for a living. So I expected this year to be crazy with everything that’s going on and it hasn’t disappointed. Everything is online now so it’s pretty much insane BUT it is job security. I’ve never worked this hard in my life but I enjoy it. And yes I’ve noticed how addictive Telly Talk can be. I’m either working or I’m on here LOL!! But that’s okay cause right now it’s helping me get through my problems. I guess we all can probably say that right now

 

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I really don’t mind working Christmas Day I guess. We’ve never done it before at my station but I’m in the shipping business and I deliver packages for a living. So I expected this year to be crazy with everything that’s going on and it hasn’t disappointed.

I suppose with all the restrictions around then this will be a weird Christmas Day anyway, so you're probably not missing out on very much by working

I so hope you get some chocolates and sweets/candy provided to you by your management to enjoy. When I worked on Christmas day I didn't get anything at all ..Lol

Everything is online now so it’s pretty much insane BUT it is job security. I’ve never worked this hard in my life but I enjoy it.

You certainly will have job security by being in that business, you must be shattered by the time you get home. One of my husbands friends owns a delivery company and they've been extra, extra busy this year, he's been getting up for work at 3am

Before this pandemic I bought very little on-line, but this Christmas I've bought almost every gif online....its such a shame for independent shops though.

I’ve noticed how addictive Telly Talk can be. I’m either working or I’m on here LOL!! But that’s okay cause right now it’s helping me get through my problems. I guess we all can probably say that right now

That's very true, I think we all appreciate being able to come on here and forget about stuff for a while

I call TT my "cottage in the country" i.e. somewhere just for me to relax, be daft and enjoy myself Oh and to hear some good music from other Members who post their favourites.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Thanks Mistletoe I've not stopped itching since you mentioned those spider-mites. Is Streetie free of those pests now? poor thing is unable to itch herself.

Streetie seems bug free as of now. I should share an image of her as her leaves have so much red in them. She looks great. Happy to be alive.

They were beginning to curl up, is this a bad sing? but since I drained her of water and placed her onto the window sill her petals and leaves look healthier.

Oh no, I hope the top leaves are not curling. I hope the move and drying out has stabilized her condition. If the leaves curl too much it means they'll drop.

Mistletoe, I need some expert advice from you, if you please. The instructions which came with Hope say I should spray her with water from time to time....I've never done this before (and I don't have a water spray either).

Do you spay your Poinsettias at all? and if you do, then how often? thank you my friend.

I can't see it hurting her. I have never sprayed by Poinsettias. I do spray the visible roots and leaves (mindful to keep from the crown) on my Orchids nearly daily as they like the moisture this dry time of year.

I will follow these instructions to the letter, thank you Mistletoe.

The only water I give to my Poinsettias are a few slight waterings per week but kinda know their cycle now. I would start of dry with Hope as over-watering is much worse than under-watering. When they are underwatered they will wilt but snap back with a fresh watering. It's much harder to dry an over-watered plant. I could take a photo of how much water I give one of my Poinsettias if that would help? #keephopealive

#keephopealive

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Oh wow! don't they look fabulous, now those are happy Poinsettias!

I would love to have those in our garden, I will have a word with Mr L and see how he feels about us all moving to Hawaii or San Francisco

LOL!

If her days are numbered at least she is in the best hands to keep her comfortable

Thank you! I put her into the window sill earlier today so Lumina can get what could be the last direct rays of sun on her leaves. It is sad seeing that tiny baby leaf touching the sun and thinking it may not be able to do that much longer. I need a miracle for her to pull through.

I found another, the second new root growth on PV today, a good sign. These two have been so critical since late-August and suddenly both have gone on different directions in December.

Its been another blow. I've heard lots of conflicting reports about how severe the new strain is, I do know its supposed to be even more contagious than the original virus, but I'm unsure if its actually a more severe form?
In response, Boris had introduced another Tier above us here in Tier 3, the UK now has a newTier 4 for the areas with this new strain. Rumour has it, that the region I live in are heading to Tier 4.

By the time I've typed all this and hit POST our rules could've changed yet again

This is so sad that this new strain has caused even more chaos. Do the various vaccines combat this new stain? It's making people so uneasy with these changes.

That's very true and its why I think those going first for the vaccine are quite brave.

Indeed! Has your Royal family received an vaccines? I think I remember Prince Charles had the virus earlier but with the advanced age of the Queen and Prince Phillip I hope they are well guarded and cared for.

I never thought of it in this way before and you're completely right. All our lives have been on hold during 2020.

I just hope 2021 is better.

Oh no, no, no Mistletoe if that outfit is itchy it will send The Enforcer completely crazy :eck: ... it doesn't take much to upset her..Lol!

I don't want to further infuriate the Enforcer. I will have to think of something else.

I think you're onto a sure winner if you get her a new whip