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[Long Lashes]

Yes she does in the Spring. She did this last year as well and as the temps drop we move them back to the pots into the indoors. All need a good pruning next Spring. They love the sun.

I've never seen them planted outside in this country (its probably too wet here). The only time I've seen Poinsettias outside is when they've been in pots and placed by the front door at Christmas-time. for decoration , I dread to think what happens to them after that.

The leaves on all of them are so lovely. It's such a shame people discard these plants after Christmas. They are a joy to have.

Yes, their leaves are lovely and also interesting in how they change colour.

I hope I don't have to use that location too often but it seemed to be the right place for my dead Orchids to be returned to.

Its a good idea to put them all together like you have, by the Rhododendrons which is a big and strong plant.

When I take on the responsibility of owning and caring for a plant it is until the end.

You certainly never give up on them.

Each one is special and I don't want to have hundreds like Miss Orchid Girl.

Lol.. if you get many more I shall calling you Orchid- Michelle

This Cattleya is special as I've never had one and I can learn from it.

She is special and she is the tiniest Orchid I've ever seen.

I've been calling the Cattleya Pink Cat but I don't know if that will stick. Any suggestions?

I do like the name Pink Cat very much, it suits her

.... or another idea is that a future tiny Orchid might suit the name Our-kid?

No doubt I'll have to get a second to have a pair.

One Orchid leads to another, it always does with you Orchid-Michelle

Well Neptune had her name before I bought her but Cupid is still in the mix name wise.

Yes of course. Dozy me, I meant to say Comet and Cupid, not Nept:eck:une and Cupid

I look forward to it. I hope they are doing well.

At long last here they are ...

Spoiler: Violas in the LL garden

As you can see they've both perked up well in fact, they're growing very fast and I might need to re-pot them for extra room.

Its funny, but I never even consider giving our garden plants names, but then we have far too many and I would become too confused.

BTW, is Orkie still in bloom?

She is blooming marvelous, blooms everywhere no stopping her at the moment.

I had to animate that scene as many people say unpleasant remarks about Michelle and I needed to have that in my Michelle file.

You're very clever to be able to create animations.

Btw:- who would ever dare to say unpleasant remarks about Michelle? :eck: .... I am the only one allowed to do that (out of jealousy) , in the Last Post Thread

Sure thing , I shall try. I have an Adobe Photoshop program which helps a lot with cropping the images and improving the colour. It's just time consuming.

I also need to learn how to photo-shop. I have stacks of photos of myself which need a bit of adjusting :Clol:

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[Long Lashes]

I hope this helps and we all can finally see light at the end of the tunnel with this Pandemic. It has so disrupted so many lives.

It has practically changed our entire existence, not only here, but around the world!

Very true. Our lives have been literally turned upside down, but fortunately we are all still here and we can look forward to the day when a vaccine has been made. I guess we will never take things for granted again when that day comes.

In the meantime ....

Have a good weekend everyone

That poor dog


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[Michelle Stevens]

I've never seen them planted outside in this country (its probably too wet here). The only time I've seen Poinsettias outside is when they've been in pots and placed by the front door at Christmas-time. for decoration , I dread to think what happens to them after that.

Oh no, very true. They really thrive in the summer outdoors. I have kept my Princess and Duchess indoors and they are smaller due to that. I am now trying to give them twelve or so hours of darkness per night and they get boxed each night. Poor little things must be so confused. It's just a habit I need to get into to attempt to get some colours in December.

I hope you find a good one this year 'Lashes.

Yes, their leaves are lovely and also interesting in how they change colour.

It is and I don't really understand it as they are native to Mexico which doesn't have as much light fluctuations as we do. I'm confused.

Its a good idea to put them all together like you have, by the Rhododendrons which is a big and strong plant.

It reminds me of where they would be in nature. It's a safe place for them to return to Mother Nature. In June that Rhododendron is so lovely.

You certainly never give up on them.

They are my pets.

Lol.. if you get many more I shall calling you Orchid- Michelle

I prefer Hottest Orchid- Michelle.

She is special and she is the tiniest Orchid I've ever seen.

She is and I have discovered yesterday she looks as if she is growing another pseudobulbs which a bloom stalk may sprout from. I think she is happy to be free of that net and getting water and light.

I do like the name Pink Cat very much, it suits her

.... or another idea is that a future tiny Orchid might suit the name Our-kid?

That is a good name but Sunburst has had a side keiki that my be a new plant and Our-kid would fit that. Sunburst is really started to add more leaves after months which is good news in my plant family.

One Orchid leads to another, it always does with you Orchid-Michelle

I have my ups and downs here. I fear Lumina my have some stem rot which killed Gem. I have to keep a close eye, poor thing. I'm keeping her stem as dry as possible.

Yes of course. Dozy me, I meant to say Comet and Cupid, not Nept:eck:une and Cupid

No worries, I get their names mixed up too.

At long last here they are ...

Spoiler: Violas in the LL garden

As you can see they've both perked up well in fact, they're growing very fast and I might need to re-pot them for extra room.

Its funny, but I never even consider giving our garden plants names, but then we have far too many and I would become too confused.

OMG! They are so lovely and their pots match their colours. Looking at those leaves and blooms they seem like happy plants. You gave them a new lease on life. LOL, mmm..... names. May I ask what is the red flowering plant in the background. Wax Begonia? I love all of your garden colours. I hope these Violas give you many years of joy. Thanks for sharing this image. :ex:

She is blooming marvelous, blooms everywhere no stopping her at the moment.

Oh such good news from Orkie. :danc: She seems to be one happy plant.

You're very clever to be able to create animations.

Btw:- who would ever dare to say unpleasant remarks about Michelle? :eck: .... I am the only one allowed to do that (out of jealousy) , in the Last Post Thread

LOL! Everyone is so jealous of Michelle's hotness.

I also need to learn how to photo-shop. I have stacks of photos of myself which need a bit of adjusting :Clol:

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There are many photo editing programs out there that are free such as GIMP. Adobe Photoshop can be pricey. If you need help please let me know. als:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Very true. Our lives have been literally turned upside down, but fortunately we are all still here and we can look forward to the day when a vaccine has been made. I guess we will never take things for granted again when that day comes.

In the meantime ....

Have a good weekend everyone

That poor dog


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So true. Hopefully some good will come from this Pandemic.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

 

[Long Lashes]

I am now trying to give them twelve or so hours of darkness per night and they get boxed each night. Poor little things must be so confused.

You must be very patient to do this every day, I am looking forward to see if it works though.

hope you find a good one this year 'Lashes.

Thank you, so do I and I shall do my very best. I need it to last past the summer to beat my record.

I don't really understand it as they are native to Mexico which doesn't have as much light fluctuations as we do. I'm confused.

How mysterious these plants are, oh and I didn't know they were Mexican. Sometimes TT is like an encyclopedia to me

I prefer Hottest Orchid- Michelle.

You might prefer that Michelle, but I couldn't possibly call you that :mo:

How about N2H Orchid-Michelle ? :laughing:

She is and I have discovered yesterday she looks as if she is growing another pseudobulbs which a bloom stalk may sprout from. I think she is happy to be free of that net and getting water and light.

She is settling in well then That net must've felt like a straight-jacket to her, how horrible to be all squashed up.

Sunburst has had a side keiki that my be a new plant

Clever girl Sunburst ! :ex:

Sunburst is really started to add more leaves after months which is good news in my plant family.

She certainly suits her name, bringing sun into your life

I fear Lumina my have some stem rot which killed Gem. I have to keep a close eye, poor thing. I'm keeping her stem as dry as possible.

Poor Lumina, but at least you can recognise what the problem might be. Hope she cheers up soon.

OMG! They are so lovely and their pots match their colours. Looking at those leaves and blooms they seem like happy plants. You gave them a new lease on life.

They were a bargain too, only £2 each as they were wilting at the time, I thought the pots were worth that even if the plants didn't recover, but they're fine now, thankfully.

May I ask what is the red flowering plant in the background. Wax Begonia?

Yes, its a Begonia. Wow Michelle, you certainly know your plants

Thanks for sharing this image.

:yw:

Everyone is so jealous of Michelle's hotness.

Really?

its even worse for me Michelle, being the N1H

There are many photo editing programs out there that are free such as GIMP. Adobe Photoshop can be pricey. If you need help please let me know.

Thank you als:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

You must be very patient to do this every day, I am looking forward to see if it works though.

Thank you. I dropped Princess one morning but luckily she landed on her pot side and had no damages.

Thank you, so do I and I shall do my very best. I need it to last past the summer to beat my record.

I shall be here every step of the way if you need my help. I want you to have a very successful Poinsettia.

You might prefer that Michelle, but I couldn't possibly call you that :mo:

How about N2H Orchid-Michelle ? :laughing:

Pfft! Is someone saying something.

She is settling in well then That net must've felt like a straight-jacket to her, how horrible to be all squashed up.

Indeed. Poor little thing. She is so happy to be out. I can learn so much from her as she is my first Cattlya Orchid.

Don't your alien friends do that to you on their spaceship?

Clever girl Sunburst ! :ex:

Indeed, I am pleased after months of no action and worrying.

Poor Lumina, but at least you can recognise what the problem might be. Hope she cheers up soon.

Well PV and Lumina have lived into October which is saying something. Not much progress , still critical but stable. I'm thankful for every day I have them.

They were a bargain too, only £2 each as they were wilting at the time, I thought the pots were worth that even if the plants didn't recover, but they're fine now, thankfully.

What a bargain. Now you have two happy plants who could live into next year and bring added joy to your garden/home. Would you name these two?

Yes, its a Begonia. Wow Michelle, you certainly know your plants

I'm very familiar with Begonias. I think my Mother has a few in her flower box now. My paternal Grandmother had them in her home as well when I was younger.

Really?

its even worse for me Michelle, being the N1H

 

[bmasters9]

Thank you. I dropped Princess one morning but luckily she landed on her pot side and had no damages.

How did you drop her?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

How did you drop her?

I was transferring her from the box I keep her in at night to the light of a window sill. I dropped one of my orchids today as well. I'm really clumsy this past week or so and should pay more attention. Thankful they both fell on carpeted floors so no damage.

 

[Long Lashes]

I dropped Princess one morning but luckily she landed on her pot side and had no damages.

Shes a clever plant landing the right way up , you have trained her well

I shall be here every step of the way if you need my help. I want you to have a very successful Poinsettia.

You are kind, thank you als: ... shall I take its photo every day so you can keep an eye on it..Lol!

Pfft! Is someone saying something.

Yes I was, just wish I could remember what it was

She is so happy to be out. I can learn so much from her as she is my first Cattlya Orchid.

Is she getting spoiled by all the other plants and you? I am sure she is well loved

Don't your alien friends do that to you on their spaceship?

Put me in a straight-jacket? .. No! they would never harm me Michelle :eck:
I do have my own padded room, though

Well PV and Lumina have lived into October which is saying something. Not much progress , still critical but stable. I'm thankful for every day I have them.

You've done well to keep them going , now they need to recover to show their appreciation ray:

What a bargain. Now you have two happy plants who could live into next year and bring added joy to your garden/home. Would you name these two?

I am tempted to name them, but I wont give them any preferential treatment because that would be unfair on the rest of the garden and I couldn't cope with naming every single garden plant..lol

I'm very familiar with Begonias. I think my Mother has a few in her flower box now. My paternal Grandmother had them in her home as well when I was younger.

I got mine from my Dad, he has a lot of Begonias, I like the bright colours. They've all dropped their petals now that autumn has arrived, I hope they grow again next year.


Michelle how are you getting on now with posting the smilies? I know when we first moved sites we both had some smilies going rogue and ending up where we didn't want them well, I think I might have sussed out why, you might have too? Have you noticed that they tend to land on the place where your cursor last was or after the last word/letter you posted? Anyway, just thought I would post this useless information

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Shes a clever plant landing the right way up , you have trained her well

She was a lucky little plant. I just don't think the Poinsettia are happy when they go into their boxes overnight. Poor babies. :fp:

You are kind, thank you als: ... shall I take its photo every day so you can keep an eye on it..Lol!

If that's what it takes, I'll be here. The third time is the charm .... which would be a good name for a future Poinsettia ... Red Charm.

Yes I was, just wish I could remember what it was

Something about being jealous of my hotness no doubt.

Is she getting spoiled by all the other plants and you? I am sure she is well loved

She is getting more sun and is free of the white web she surely spent months in. I hope the other orchids are giving her good vibes. She is so small and isn't a Phal like the others. I will have to give her a larger pot at some point as well.

Put me in a straight-jacket? .. No! they would never harm me Michelle :eck:
I do have my own padded room, though

Maybe the straight-jacket is to come in future test?

How kind of them to give you your own room on their spaceship.

You've done well to keep them going , now they need to recover to show their appreciation ray:

I just would like to see positive steps in the weeks to come. I did buy clay pebbles that help rootless Orchids, semi-hydroponics . I'll have to learn how they work before taking my next step.

Not my photo, but an example of what they look like.

I just hope they live. They have been through so much. ray:

I am tempted to name them, but I wont give them any preferential treatment because that would be unfair on the rest of the garden and I couldn't cope with naming every single garden plant..lol

I understand. That would become a daunting task. Yellow and Violet Viola may be best. How are they doing as we are now in October?

I got mine from my Dad, he has a lot of Begonias, I like the bright colours. They've all dropped their petals now that autumn has arrived, I hope they grow again next year.

They seem hardy so maybe some will survive the winter. Indeed, the colours are very bright and attractive. They kinda remind me of my Kalanchoe .... which is blooming her heart out.

Michelle how are you getting on now with posting the smilies? I know when we first moved sites we both had some smilies going rogue and ending up where we didn't want them well, I think I might have sussed out why, you might have too? Have you noticed that they tend to land on the place where your cursor last was or after the last word/letter you posted? Anyway, just thought I would post this useless information

Oh, they jump all over the place and I blame those gremlins for this. Yes, I notice that and they make me hot face turn red with anger .. grrr! It could be worse. I have yet to find a way to stop this from happening without choosing the smiley trice and then just deleting the first smiley if that makes sense.

 

[Long Lashes]

I just don't think the Poinsettia are happy when they go into their boxes overnight. Poor babies.

Oh no, have you thought of switching on the radio for them or something?

Maybe, they will get used to this new routine and just think how proud they will be to show off their coloured leaves again

If that's what it takes, I'll be here.

Thank you my friend :hb:

. The third time is the charm .

Is this a quote? I haven't heard it before?

which would be a good name for a future Poinsettia ... Red Charm.

Yes it would! that would make a wonderful name ... keep a note of that one Michelle for future use.

Something about being jealous of my hotness no doubt.

Are you being funny again

I am never jealous of you N2H. I just wish you would cut your sun kissed golden locks off....... just for fashion purposes naturally

She is so small and isn't a Phal like the others. I will have to give her a larger pot at some point as well.

Shes going to be a new adventure, do you know how large she will grow? I like the idea of a baby Orchid

I was in TESCO recently and the sale shelf just had half a dozen dried out small plants, I did feel sorry for them and they had no Orchids at all.

Maybe the straight-jacket is to come in future test?

Just as long as the straight jacket is on trend, then I have no problem with wearing one

How kind of them to give you your own room on their spaceship.

They are very kind to me, did I tell you they are bringing me a present? did I? :bump:

I did buy clay pebbles that help rootless Orchids, semi-hydroponics . I'll have to learn how they work before taking my next step.

Not my photo, but an example of what they look like.

This is a very good idea, you certainly do your research. I so hope this helps.



Yellow and Violet Viola may be best. How are they doing as we are now in October?
Thats exactly how I refer to them and they're both still very happy, I think they've grown since I took their photos, although they're both wet, very wet right now...... our weather



They kinda remind me of my Kalanchoe .... which is blooming her heart out.
Wonderful to hear this and she sounds so cheerful , hopefully she will a chilled out plant like your Spiderettes.


Oh, they jump all over the place and I blame those gremlins for this.
Sometimes I look back at one of my old comments and an emoji has found its way into the middle of a word..Lol!


Yes, I notice that and they make me hot face turn red with anger .. grrr!
I will get hose gremlins for doing this to you, they're relentless in their mischief


I have yet to find a way to stop this from happening without choosing the smiley trice and then just deleting the first smiley if that makes sense.
I get yer

Sometimes I play "hunt the emoji" before posting my comment, to try and delete any that have escaped onto the wrong sentence, oh what fun!

Have a good week ahead, its really feeling like autumn here now and we have the heating back on, thank goodness.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I love your new avatar @Long Lashes ! It's so lovely, dark and fitting with the season. :10:

Oh no, have you thought of switching on the radio for them or something?

Maybe, they will get used to this new routine and just think how proud they will be to show off their coloured leaves again

I think my two Poinsettias are very confused with what I'm doing to them. I hope they don't think they are being punished. Poor things..

Is this a quote? I haven't heard it before?

It's a saying of sorts, maybe an American one.

Yes it would! that would make a wonderful name ... keep a note of that one Michelle for future use.

Indeed, but that is if you get a red one. White Charm if you get a white Poinsettia.

Are you being funny again

I am never jealous of you N2H. I just wish you would cut your sun kissed golden locks off....... just for fashion purposes naturally

Nonsense 'Lashes. You are always trying to take away my sun kissed golden locks and my hotness crown. :mo:

Shes going to be a new adventure, do you know how large she will grow? I like the idea of a baby Orchid

I assume close to the size of our Phals. It will take her years for grow to that size. I do need to give her larger pot to explore. I do hope she puts up a spike and blooms within the next year.

I was in TESCO recently and the sale shelf just had half a dozen dried out small plants, I did feel sorry for them and they had no Orchids at all.

Poor plants. I always feel sorry for them as I never have the room to save them all. They are living things that were not wanted and will die for that. It's the reason I really go for these Orchids and why they mean so much to me. I look at my Maizie and think how close she was to the bin and how she is so happy to alive and with others like her.

Just as long as the straight jacket is on trend, then I have no problem with wearing one

We need to find fashionable straight jackets for you. Maybe you need one that matches your new dark themed avatar?

Of course if your pesky alien friends ever return they will surely test your lash out and Enforcer strength so we'll have to get several.

They are very kind to me, did I tell you they are bringing me a present? did I? :bump:

So kind that they have forgotten you for many months? I'm eager to see this present if it ever comes.

Yellow and Violet Viola may be best. How are they doing as we are now in October?

Thats exactly how I refer to them and they're both still very happy, I think they've grown since I took their photos, although they're both wet, very wet right now...... our weather

At least you have rain, our ground here could use some rain. I love the idea you saved these two forgotten Violas. I so hope they make it to next Spring.

They kinda remind me of my Kalanchoe .... which is blooming her heart out.

Wonderful to hear this and she sounds so cheerful , hopefully she will a chilled out plant like your Spiderettes.

Indeed, she spends her days with them one window sill. As it get colder I may have to move Khloe in with the Orchids. I fear she is not as hardy as the Spiderettes. I need to share a photo of these plants soon.

Oh, they jump all over the place and I blame those gremlins for this.

Sometimes I look back at one of my old comments and an emoji has found its way into the middle of a word..Lol!

It's frustrating. :scream: I hope the forum update fixes this problem.

Yes, I notice that and they make me hot face turn red with anger .. grrr!

I will get hose gremlins for doing this to you, they're relentless in their mischief

It's indeed a job for the TT Enforcer.

They never leave us alone.

I have yet to find a way to stop this from happening without choosing the smiley trice and then just deleting the first smiley if that makes sense.

I get yer

Sometimes I play "hunt the emoji" before posting my comment, to try and delete any that have escaped onto the wrong sentence, oh what fun!

These gremlins love to frustrate us in our conversations. I wonder if anyone else has had this issue? We seem the most active with the smileys and emojis so we may be the only victims of this issue.

Have a good week ahead, its really feeling like autumn here now and we have the heating back on, thank goodness.

I hope October has been good to you and your family. The days are getting darker and cooler. I do enjoy October. Yep, sweater and jacket weather.

 

[Long Lashes]

I love your new avatar @Long Lashes ! It's so lovely, dark and fitting with the season.

Thank you Michelle do I not scare you with my gothic look?

Its a shame that their will be no trick or treating this year... although, I could still trick you on TT

It's a saying of sorts, maybe an American one.

I like it and might borrow it to use myself.

White Charm if you get a white Poinsettia.

That sounds good too, I am almost tempted to buy a white one just to use that name.

You are always trying to take away my sun kissed golden locks and my hotness crown.

Me? I would never stoop so low!

I still think you would suit a close crop instead of having those golden locks though

I assume close to the size of our Phals. It will take her years for grow to that size. I do need to give her larger pot to explore. I do hope she puts up a spike and blooms within the next year.

Keep me informed when you can with how she is doing when you get the time, I already feel very fond of her.

Poor plants. I always feel sorry for them as I never have the room to save them all. They are living things that were not wanted and will die for that. It's the reason I really go for these Orchids and why they mean so much to me.

Oh you would've been sad if you had seen those dried out unwanteds in TESCO, I almost wish I hadn't checked the discount/sale shelf myself.
I like to think that a UK version of Michelle Stevens might have come along after me and bought them all.

I look at my Maizie and think how close she was to the bin and how she is so happy to alive and with others like her.

She is one of the lucky ones, thank goodness you came along and gave her a chance

We need to find fashionable straight jackets for you. Maybe you need one that matches your new dark themed avatar?

Of course if your pesky alien friends ever return they will surely test your lash out and Enforcer strength so we'll have to get several.

That is sooooooooo on-trend, I will look cool wearing that and yes, get several please as I might unwittingly damage one or two when testing The Enforcers strength. Just love all those buckles ... fab!

I'm eager to see this present if it ever comes.

It will do...,it better had do, I've been waiting for months here

I love the idea you saved these two forgotten Violas. I so hope they make it to next Spring.

So do I. apparently I need to whip off their dead blooms so they dont turn to seed and ruin the whole plant. So for now I am on "dead bloom" watch I checked them today and UGH! UGH! UGHHHH! a slimy slug had invaded yellow viola, so I did the sensible thing and shouted for Mr L to deal with it..lol

I need to share a photo of these plants soon.

I will look forward to this ics:

It's frustrating. :scream: I hope the forum update fixes this problem.

The upgrade is due any minute....hope the forum doesn't go down as I am mid-posting

It's indeed a job for the TT Enforcer.

They never leave us alone.

Do you think the upgrade might make them all vanish? just imagine no more stinky spam and no images being stolen, ah bliss!

We seem the most active with the smileys and emojis so we may be the only victims of this issue.

How we love our emojis ... hmmm, maybe the gremlins are aware of this, which is why they target you and me

I hope October has been good to you and your family.

So far so good thanks and you too, have as good an October as you can I need to get outside and sweep the leaves, its just too wee for now.

I do enjoy October. Yep, sweater and jacket weather.

I love sweaters, they're so cosy and comfortable. Shush ..... I bought a new one today

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Thank you Michelle do I not scare you with my gothic look?

At first sight as I wasn't expecting it. Not as hot has my blonde goth look from last year but hot enough. Gothic can be hot as well as scary.

Its a shame that their will be no trick or treating this year... although, I could still trick you on TT

You certainly enjoy that, tricky me and attempting to get me to cut my golden locks.

I like it and might borrow it to use myself.

That sounds good too, I am almost tempted to buy a white one just to use that name.

You good go all out like I did and get one of each? I reckon sometime next month they should be arriving at stores.

Me? I would never stoop so low!

I still think you would suit a close crop instead of having those golden locks though

Even if I did it would not hinder my hotness one bit. :dance1:

Keep me informed when you can with how she is doing when you get the time, I already feel very fond of her.

She's doing fine. I have a forthcoming photo with her in it later this post. Someday I want to give her a Cattleya friend. I did rename her Pink Doll as that is the name on her tag. I kinda like it.

Oh you would've been sad if you had seen those dried out unwanteds in TESCO, I almost wish I hadn't checked the discount/sale shelf myself.
I like to think that a UK version of Michelle Stevens might have come along after me and bought them all.

Aww! It is depressing to see all those unwanted plants. I wish I could buy them and give them a second chance at a discount plant store. I just don't think I could make money doing it.

She is one of the lucky ones, thank goodness you came along and gave her a chance

If I ever write a children's book on Orchids it would be about Maizie. If it were not for me looking for fungicide for the late-Snowball I would have never rescued her. Snowball is to credit for this.

That is sooooooooo on-trend, I will look cool wearing that and yes, get several please as I might unwittingly damage one or two when testing The Enforcers strength. Just love all those buckles ... fab!

It does look fab and on trend. I would try it myself but I don't have the superhuman Enforcer strength to free myself like you do. I'll bring in a few this weekend ... and maybe we'll test it out on you to see if you like the look. I promise not to trigger your lash-out ... maybe. Would you like boots to match this look too?

It will do...,it better had do, I've been waiting for months here

They must be so lost or their spaceship is having serious difficulties.

So do I. apparently I need to whip off their dead blooms so they dont turn to seed and ruin the whole plant. So for now I am on "dead bloom" watch I checked them today and UGH! UGH! UGHHHH! a slimy slug had invaded yellow viola, so I did the sensible thing and shouted for Mr L to deal with it..lol

Oh no 'Lashes! Are you fearful of a happy slug? I'd just flick it off and hope they find some other plant to bother. It's good to be on dead bloom watch as them going to seed does drain a plant. I hope Yellow Viola is doing well.

I will look forward to this ics:

Okay, my plant family as of today, Friday minus my Poinsettias and Mother Spider Plant.

Spoiler

I got them all together for group photos but they mostly stay together all the time anyway. As you can see Lumina and PV are convalescing in bare-root water treatment. I hope for new roots from both. Comet and Cupid are my last that have blooms and you may see the giant bud on Neptune. I hope it fully develops. I coloured the letter to match the bloom colours.

The upgrade is due any minute....hope the forum doesn't go down as I am mid-posting

We need the Enforcer on standby if things go awry.

Do you think the upgrade might make them all vanish? just imagine no more stinky spam and no images being stolen, ah bliss!

I hope so. I never underestimate the determination of these gremlins. :mo:

How we love our emojis ... hmmm, maybe the gremlins are aware of this, which is why they target you and me

Without a doubt. They enjoy seeing us upset.

So far so good thanks and you too, have as good an October as you can I need to get outside and sweep the leaves, its just too wee for now.


I love sweaters, they're so cosy and comfortable. Shush ..... I bought a new one today

Sweaters can last so long and are a good investment, cloths wise. Have many of your trees leaves changed colour? They are in places here but not near peak just yet.

BTW, I adore your moon/cat sig too.

 

[Long Lashes]

At first sight as I wasn't expecting it. Not as hot has my blonde goth look from last year but hot enough.

...... "hot enough"....Lol! Jealousy is a terrible thing N2H

Gothic can be hot as well as scary.

Thats more like it, yes it can I think this might be the very first avatar in which I've shown a full face, I usually go for half a face and I've got a cat on my head..Lol!

You certainly enjoy that, tricky me and attempting to get me to cut my golden locks.

I will not give up until I succeed :mo:

Even if I did it would not hinder my hotness one bit.

Sure N2H, sure ...

I did rename her Pink Doll as that is the name on her tag. I kinda like it.

Oh yes, that suits her perfectly, she is a sweet little doll

If I ever write a children's book on Orchids it would be about Maizie. If it were not for me looking for fungicide for the late-Snowball I would have never rescued her. Snowball is to credit for this.

Its clever and interesting how the links between your plants come together, Snowball has left her mark by leading you to Maizie. When you do write that book it will make a unique and entertaining read.

It does look fab and on trend. I would try it myself but I don't have the superhuman Enforcer strength to free myself like you do.

No don't you be tempted try it Michelle, you would be stuck for days in that straitjacket :laughing:

I'll bring in a few this weekend ... and maybe we'll test it out on you to see if you like the look. I promise not to trigger your lash-out ... maybe.

Fab! does in come in a variety of colours?

Would you like boots to match this look too?

Yes, please, a few pairs with lots of buckles would match the jacket

They must be so lost or their spaceship is having serious difficulties.

If they don't return soon I will seriously fall out with them I have waited patiently for my present.

Oh no 'Lashes! Are you fearful of a happy slug?

They are not my favourite things to be honest and they will keep trying to eat the plants

It's good to be on dead bloom watch as them going to seed does drain a plant. I hope Yellow Viola is doing well.

All is good at the moment, they're still very, very wet, but seem content in the rain. Yellow Viola needs her plant pot rinsing its starting to get splashes of mud on it .... maybe I am being too fussy for an outdoor plant

Okay, my plant family as of today, Friday minus my Poinsettias and Mother Spider Plant.

Spoiler

I got them all together for group photos but they mostly stay together all the time anyway. As you can see Lumina and PV are convalescing in bare-root water treatment. I hope for new roots from both. Comet and Cupid are my last that have blooms and you may see the giant bud on Neptune. I hope it fully develops..

Oh wow! wow! what gorgeous photos of your plants :bravo1:... And do you know? I think Luminas leaves are looking good , the bit I can see of PV her leaves still look glossy, I hope these are good signs and those roots start to grow ..ray:

Comet and Cupid are both still looking very pretty with those blooms they really do remind me of Orkie and yes, I can see the bud on Neptune, she is looking proud and strong. Khloe has beautifully coloured little flowers. Lemon Drop looks quiet, but still strong and ready to give out some buds.

I coloured the letter to match the bloom colours.

That is so clever and I am glad you did as you've done me a good favour. I can bookmark this page and refer back to these photos when my head becomes confused seeing them all like this makes it much more simple for me, thank you for doing this and for showing me.

We need the Enforcer on standby if things go awry.

The Enforcer is always primed and ready to enforce

Sweaters can last so long and are a good investment, cloths wise.

Thats what I think too and is why I enjoy keep investing in them Seriously, I need to stop I have more than enough ..lol

Have many of your trees leaves changed colour?

Yes, many of them have done so. If and when we get a brighter day I will try to remember to take a couple of snaps while out walking Barney.

BTW, I adore your moon/cat sig too.

Oh thank you Michelle, thats good of you to say als: does it look menacing? menacing is the look I was going for, I am trying to look scary for Halloween :h2:

Oh my, have you seen this -------> :hallow1 ... now thats scary




Btw:- have you noticed that we are now well on the way to 3.500 posts? :hats:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

...... "hot enough"....Lol! Jealousy is a terrible thing N2H

Michelle is rarely jealous.

Thats more like it, yes it can I think this might be the very first avatar in which I've shown a full face, I usually go for half a face and I've got a cat on my head..Lol!

It's so captivating. Probably one of my favourites. I'll miss this one when it's gone.

I will not give up until I succeed :mo:

Keep away from my locks dear 'Lashes. :fp:

Sure N2H, sure ...

You obviously are not talking to me. N2H, pfft!

Oh yes, that suits her perfectly, she is a sweet little doll

Indeed, a sweet doll that needs a larger pot.

Its clever and interesting how the links between your plants come together, Snowball has left her mark by leading you to Maizie. When you do write that book it will make a unique and entertaining read.

I just hope Maizie keeps in good health and I have a happy future with her. I do like the idea of a children's book as I do think about the lives of these plants and their fates if not sold.

No don't you be tempted try it Michelle, you would be stuck for days in that straitjacket :laughing:

Luckily when I did a brief stint in the local jail I was never placed in a straitjacket. No silly straitjacket has the strength to contain my incredible hotness.

Fab! does in come in a variety of colours?

I have only seen black but if you want other colours I'll see what I can do.

Yes, please, a few pairs with lots of buckles would match the jacket

How about these?

You'll need to tap your Enforcer strength to walk in these.

If they don't return soon I will seriously fall out with them I have waited patiently for my present.

What could be wrong with your alien friends? Maybe they are sick?

Has this been the longest they have been away from you since you discovered them? I'm still thinking they forgot about you.

They are not my favourite things to be honest and they will keep trying to eat the plants

I understand. When the Spidermites were attacking Early Rosa I was committing murder on them so I have little room to talk.

All is good at the moment, they're still very, very wet, but seem content in the rain. Yellow Viola needs her plant pot rinsing its starting to get splashes of mud on it .... maybe I am being too fussy for an outdoor plant

Has it gotten drier for you in recent days? Some sun would make them happy.

Oh wow! wow! what gorgeous photos of your plants :bravo1:... And do you know? I think Luminas leaves are looking good , the bit I can see of PV her leaves still look glossy, I hope these are good signs and those roots start to grow ..ray:

Thank you! Lumina and PV have me on edge at all times. Both need to grow roots. Lumina's remaining leaves still are firm unlike PV's but PV's remain green. I just have to be patient. I just regret making a error that has put them in this state. It cost Gem her life.

Comet and Cupid are both still looking very pretty with those blooms they really do remind me of Orkie and yes, I can see the bud on Neptune, she is looking proud and strong. Khloe has beautifully coloured little flowers. Lemon Drop looks quiet, but still strong and ready to give out some buds.

It's a good time with my plant family overall. Comet and Cupid will need repotting after their bloom drop. Neptune's bud is opening. I hope to share that soon. Khloe is a happy little Kalanchoe. Lemon Drop is ready for her next act.

That is so clever and I am glad you did as you've done me a good favour. I can bookmark this page and refer back to these photos when my head becomes confused seeing them all like this makes it much more simple for me, thank you for doing this and for showing me.

Sure thing, it was a pleasure. I wanted to do a group photo for a while. I love my plant family and am glad to share them with you.

The Enforcer is always primed and ready to enforce

Now we need to know why they took the buttons from the forum. No buttons on Michelle is another story.

Thats what I think too and is why I enjoy keep investing in them Seriously, I need to stop I have more than enough ..lol

You are talking to a sweater addict.

Yes, many of them have done so. If and when we get a brighter day I will try to remember to take a couple of snaps while out walking Barney.

How is Barney doing as we are in the middle of Autumn. I bet the fresh leaves smell good on your walks.

Oh thank you Michelle, thats good of you to say als: does it look menacing? menacing is the look I was going for, I am trying to look scary for Halloween :h2:

Oh my, have you seen this -------> :hallow1 ... now thats scary

Indeed that is scary, more menacing than your signature.

Btw:- have you noticed that we are now well on the way to 3.500 posts? :hats:

Do you think we need to have another date object in reaching 3500?

 

[DallasFanForever]

Wow! Four years later and still going strong!! I just found this thread and I happen to think this is really cool. Good luck on ur way to 10,000. Glad I was able to contribute

 

[Long Lashes]

Michelle is rarely jealous.

Only of me

It's so captivating. Probably one of my favourites. I'll miss this one when it's gone.

I would leave it on just for you, but then I wouldn't be on trend for the rest of the year

Keep away from my locks dear 'Lashes.

I will, I will, its just that I know this fab hairdresser and he could do wonders with your locks, he is very scissor happy, but hey, it would grow back again

Indeed, a sweet doll that needs a larger pot.

She's a growing girl is she still happily settling in?

I do like the idea of a children's book as I do think about the lives of these plants and their fates if not sold.

I've seen lots of children's books and never one about plants, you could really bring their characters to life, those plants could create all sorts of mischief when us humans are not around.

Luckily when I did a brief stint in the local jail I was never placed in a straitjacket. No silly straitjacket has the strength to contain my incredible hotness.

:eck: .. in jail, have you no shame N2H ?



I must say that even in jail Michelle Stevens does still look attractive, luckily she took her lip-stick with her. Did they not cut off her locks when she was in there? Lol!

How about these?

You'll need to tap your Enforcer strength to walk in these.

Those are fab! :ex: and I need the extra height so the soles are perfect

Oh, hang on, do they take forever to put on? all those buckles and laces .... no, no its fine I will manage, the things I do for fashion

What could be wrong with your alien friends? Maybe they are sick?

Has this been the longest they have been away from you since you discovered them? I'm still thinking they forgot about you.

I think they're social distancing

they would never, ever forget me, they're bringing me a present you know!

When the Spidermites were attacking Early Rosa I was committing murder on them so I have little room to talk.

Sometimes we have to be cruel to be kind, I found another two big enormous giant slugs this morning in my trough of pansies, I'm sure those Gremlins send them

Lumina and PV have me on edge at all times.

How are they now, any signs of roots yet?

It's a good time with my plant family overall. Comet and Cupid will need repotting after their bloom drop. Neptune's bud is opening. I hope to share that soon. Khloe is a happy little Kalanchoe. Lemon Drop is ready for her next act.

They all seem very happy I will look forward to seeing Neptune's bloom.

Sure thing, it was a pleasure. I wanted to do a group photo for a while. I love my plant family and am glad to share them with you.

I loved seeing them all together like that have you ever considered framing any of your plant photographs? I once took a lot of photos of our garden plants and put them in one of those multi photo-frame things,

bit like this ....

Only in mine was in colour ..lol

You are talking to a sweater addict.

They are a fine thing to collect

How is Barney doing as we are in the middle of Autumn.

He is his usual happy self than you, he enjoys sniffing amongst the leaves, he prefers autumn more than summer as he can become over-heated in warm weather...bit like me

How is autumn for you, has is started yet or are you still getting hot days?

Do you think we need to have another date object in reaching 3500?

It might spur us on a bit faster, but can we cope with the pressure?


I like your new hat by the way, Michelle Stevens

 

[Long Lashes]

Wow! Four years later and still going strong!!

We talk a lot on this thread @DallasFanForever and its good to see you joining us

I happen to think this is really cool.

:ty: please do feel free to chip in whenever the mood takes you, the more the merrier on here


Are you enjoying the forums? I hope you're settling in well :w1:

 

[DallasFanForever]

Yes, I am enjoying the forums!! Thank you for asking. It’s really a lot of fun!!