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[Michelle Stevens]

Thank you my friend Sexmas :ch: ... and Sexmas Stevens is a fab name, how clever you are to come up with that one.

It sounds hot ... just don't expect me to admit to saying this when I'm in 'The Last Post Thread'

I though after two or three years of Mistletoe Stevens it was time for something different. Plus another member has a Festive name about being ... under the Mistletoe.

How exciting to have some baby Orchids on the way. I've never had these keikis on any of my little gang.

Well this was because Velly is a very active plant. I think "keiki" mean "little one" in Hawaiian. I was going to "birth" them in the autumn but saw they were spiking so I decided to wait under after their blooms drop. I think they may loose their blooms if I detach them from their Mother plant too soon.

Yes number 5 ...I'm very stubborn and will not give up.

Never! Is she red or white? An name ideas?

Streetie is our very own Orchid living legend

Streetie is a Poinsettia. She is indeed a legend. I'm glad she came into my life.

Poor Duchess though, as you know I also over-watered my Biggie, its so easily done. I hope she pulls through ray:

I saw Duchess this morning. She still clings to life but I don't know for how much longer. All I can do is hope. I think of it this way, all the other Poinsettias in the grocery store I bought her from in December 2019 are all long dead, surely. Three years isn't too bad but I wanted to see how much longer I could have kept her alive. Her mate White Princess is doing fine and there is Duchess II. When I pruned Duchess in April 2021 I put several clippings in a bucket of water and some rooted and my Mother planted Duchess II. She is now doing fine so a part of Duchess will live on if she does die.

I have had added Poinsettia grief as I am concerned about Streetie. She has some dying limbs and unhealthy areas. I would be heartbroken is she dies so I'm keeping close eye on her. Mid-May seems like a long time from how, before the full glory of Mother Nature can bring new life to her. She may have picked-up a disease during her time outside.

Ooo how flipping lucky Pippa The Pepper is that you saw her and also a fab new friend for Streetie who has a similar history.

They do have a very similar story. Unlike Streetie if all goes well I can actually eat her fruit and harvest her seeds. Pippa the Pepper is indeed lucky and I hope that luck continues into the colds of Winter. She is an new experiment as the Poinsettias have been.

I'll be very interested to hear how she gets along, I've never had a pepper-plant and will enjoy learning about them for you Michelle .. oops I mean Sexmas :Clol:

LOL, Sexmas only until New Years around here. I have read articles and YouTube videos of people wintering-over Pepper plants. What harm would it be if I try it. If Pippa dies, it is still months after the former owner would have tossed her. If all goes well I have a new plant friend to love.

And guess who I found in the TT attic ..

shes back!

Woohoo! I do love the Magic Fairy! Just in time. I need some magic in my Poinsettia world.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

We may want to make #5200 the goal by New Year's as #5300 seems hard to reach. I'm just trying to be realistic and not trying to be caught in a Lash-out. BTW, what does The Enforcer want for Christmas?

 

[DallasFanForever]

Its a very busy time of year

It seems like it gets busier every year to me!

You should be at our house DFF, we currently have snow ... and lots of it. Right now its dark and the temps dropped below freezing so now we have frozen snow.

I do miss snow, especially this time of the year, but I’ve become so spoiled living here now that I really don’t enjoy the cold. And that kind of bothers me cause as a kid I loved the cold. It never bothered me back then. I’m not sure how I would deal with it now if I had to. It would be very hard for me to try adapting to that way of life again I’m afraid. Nonetheless, I’d give just about anything to see snow again.

I still get that excited feeling when it snows, but right now I'm dreading driving in it tomorrow, although they're pretty good around here for gritting the roads .. the problem is getting out of the driveway and our lane.

This all does bring back memories! Driving in that weather was never fun but I did enjoy watching the snowfall and playing outside in it.

I can imagine all those pine needles sticking to you, they make me come out in a rash, obviously you didn't have this added problem

The problem I had wasn’t the rash. It was the fact that I kept ruining my uniforms cause they just wouldn’t wash out from all the dirt and sap. I did that job for only a month and I think I set the record for ruined uniforms in the history of that store.

Lets hope it stays as only the one. I hope you didn't get hurt.

I’ve learned as I get older that avoidance is the key to keeping the injuries down. I’m steering clear of the decorations these days and using the driveways instead. CFF is done cutting corners and just wants to get home in one piece now.

Wowser! that's a heck of a lot of weight to loose ... I hope you feel proud of yourself?

Maybe thankful is the best word for it cause I wasn’t sure it could be done. And then when I started hearing the compliments, that was the best part. But the part I didn’t count on was how much better I would feel. I have more energy than I’ve had in years and it’s honestly a little scary. I’m not tired all the time anymore. It’s like I took this big rock of lingering depression and tossed it aside. Changed my whole life.

and I don't see any reason why you can't make a baseball comeback ... our secret of course

Well, this began as a joke at first but as I got back in shape it started to get more serious. I mean, I’m too old to ever go to the pros anymore. I’m at the age where players are retiring, not starting, so I have to be reasonable. But I’ll be darned if I’m not hearing those “voices coming out of the cornfield” once more. I put that in quotes Lashes so no one thinks I’m hearing voices for real.

Anyway, I’m going to try and start playing a lot more than I have been in many years and I’m really excited at that possibility. Even if nothing comes out of it, who cares? It makes me happy and that’s all that matters.

between you and I DFF one night I couldn't get to sleep so my mind drifted off to TT and trying to choose a Christmas name

Funny you should say this Lashes cause I had the same problem one night. I have to say that you suggested some really good names and there were three that I was stuck on. But AT THE END OF THE DAY I chose this one cause I liked how it sounded. Simple yet catchy.

I do

.. although I made a bit of a mistake on the 'Festive Name Thread' .. I asked for Santa Lashes instead of Santas Lashes, it doesn't matter though, I think both names work.

We’ll keep your mistake between us! I’ll never forget my first Christmas on this site two years ago and I was such a Scrooge that year. The holidays were not my friend then unfortunately and I think that “Covid Christmas “ as I call it just made things worse for most of us due to the isolation. And then I saw you guys all picking names for Christmas and I thought that was kind of cool, even though I wasn’t able to jump in just yet at that time. But I’m definitely glad I can now.

I hope life is being good to you

Thank you my friend!!
It’s been good to me lately, I have to say. I hope all is well with you and that you are having a great week so far!

 

[Long Lashes]

I though after two or three years of Mistletoe Stevens it was time for something different. Plus another member has a Festive name about being ... under the Mistletoe.

Sexmas Stevens suits you and I now have name envy

I think "keiki" mean "little one" in Hawaiian.

Ooo I didn't know this, I love these little snippets of information.

I was going to "birth" them in the autumn but saw they were spiking so I decided to wait under after their blooms drop. I think they may loose their blooms if I detach them from their Mother plant too soon.

I'll look forward to hearing how you get on. It would be very special to have started some Orchids yourself.

Is she red or white? An name ideas?

She is red and dropping leaves as I type .. I'm hoping she'll settle into her new environment and stop the leaf dropping. No name yet, I need to take her photo so you can all throw some ideas my way.

Streetie is a Poinsettia.

Please excuse me, I know full well , sorry ... my brain must've been mushy when I replied. I typed Orchid meaning Poinsettia ... I even picture Streetie sitting outside that shop all neglected and ignored. She's been a happy Christmas story so far.

I saw Duchess this morning. She still clings to life but I don't know for how much longer. All I can do is hope. I think of it this way, all the other Poinsettias in the grocery store I bought her from in December 2019 are all long dead, surely. Three years isn't too bad but I wanted to see how much longer I could have kept her alive.

I would be thrilled to have had a Poinsettia for three years, you do so well with yours, but I guess the longer you have them you become even more attached. She still has a chance of recovering

Her mate White Princess is doing fine and there is Duchess II. When I pruned Duchess in April 2021 I put several clippings in a bucket of water and some rooted and my Mother planted Duchess II. She is now doing fine so a part of Duchess will live on if she does die.

This is a wonderful idea and maybe Duchess II will eventually produce Duchess III and so on

I have had added Poinsettia grief as I am concerned about Streetie. She has some dying limbs and unhealthy areas. I would be heartbroken is she dies so I'm keeping close eye on her. Mid-May seems like a long time from how, before the full glory of Mother Nature can bring new life to her. She may have picked-up a disease during her time outside.

Oh no not our Streetie .

Do you think she might just be having a bit of a sulky tantrum because she prefers being outside ? .. I hope this all it is, we need Streetie to keep fighting.

They do have a very similar story. Unlike Streetie if all goes well I can actually eat her fruit and harvest her seeds. Pippa the Pepper is indeed lucky and I hope that luck continues into the colds of Winter. She is an new experiment as the Poinsettias have been.

This should be a fascinating new interest and I always thought Pepper plants died after one season like tomato plants do .. .. which shows how little I know. As you're probably already aware , being able to eat something you've grown yourself is such a satisfying feeling and it always tastes far better.

Woohoo! I do love the Magic Fairy!

Me too

and she always brings back memories of the year you climbed to the top of TT and got yourself tangled in the decorations .. , that was so flipping funny

 

[Long Lashes]

We may want to make #5200 the goal by New Year's as #5300 seems hard to reach. I'm just trying to be realistic and not trying to be caught in a Lash-out.

If you want a safer and quieter life then I suggest we do this.

BTW, what does The Enforcer want for Christmas?

I'm getting tattoo vibes from her.

Yes, I think she wants a tattoo ..

on her face

 

[Long Lashes]

I do miss snow, especially this time of the year, but I’ve become so spoiled living here now that I really don’t enjoy the cold. And that kind of bothers me cause as a kid I loved the cold. It never bothered me back then. I’m not sure how I would deal with it now if I had to. It would be very hard for me to try adapting to that way of life again I’m afraid. Nonetheless, I’d give just about anything to see snow again.

Ah snow was so different when we were children, I don't recall ever being cold then either despite spending all day outside.

Snow would make your job so much more difficult though wouldn't it, the roads would be a nightmare. You stay in the warm sun my friend.

The problem I had wasn’t the rash. It was the fact that I kept ruining my uniforms cause they just wouldn’t wash out from all the dirt and sap. I did that job for only a month and I think I set the record for ruined uniforms in the history of that store.

Pine needles do get everywhere. I know how difficult it is vacuuming them up.

And despite the inside of our car being cleaned I bet if we looked carefully we'd still find some of last years pine needles lurking.

Maybe thankful is the best word for it cause I wasn’t sure it could be done. And then when I started hearing the compliments, that was the best part. But the part I didn’t count on was how much better I would feel. I have more energy than I’ve had in years and it’s honestly a little scary. I’m not tired all the time anymore. It’s like I took this big rock of lingering depression and tossed it aside. Changed my whole life.

Those compliments must've spurred you on, I'm so glad people noticed and let you know . Its so great that you feel better too, well done you DFF! ...... no I mean well done you CFF!

Well, this began as a joke at first but as I got back in shape it started to get more serious. I mean, I’m too old to ever go to the pros anymore. I’m at the age where players are retiring, not starting, so I have to be reasonable. But I’ll be darned if I’m not hearing those “voices coming out of the cornfield” once more. I put that in quotes Lashes so no one thinks I’m hearing voices for real.

"voices coming out of the cornfield" ... this guy knows what you mean

I know how much you loved this movie

Anyway, I’m going to try and start playing a lot more than I have been in many years and I’m really excited at that possibility. Even if nothing comes out of it, who cares? It makes me happy and that’s all that matters.

I love hearing this! if it makes you happy and you enjoy it them go for it ! :hats:

I have to say that you suggested some really good names and there were three that I was stuck on. But AT THE END OF THE DAY I chose this one cause I liked how it sounded. Simple yet catchy.

Your new name looks fab! :14:

I’ll never forget my first Christmas on this site two years ago and I was such a Scrooge that year. The holidays were not my friend then unfortunately and I think that “Covid Christmas “ as I call it just made things worse for most of us due to the isolation. And then I saw you guys all picking names for Christmas and I thought that was kind of cool, even though I wasn’t able to jump in just yet at that time. But I’m definitely glad I can now.

This just shows how much better things have got for you and I'm so pleased als:

 

[DallasFanForever]

Ah snow was so different when we were children, I don't recall ever being cold then either despite spending all day outside.

Seems like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? You couldn’t get me to go in the house when I was a kid when it started to snow. Now if it drops below 60 degrees here I run for cover.

Snow would make your job so much more difficult though wouldn't it, the roads would be a nightmare. You stay in the warm sun my friend.

I can’t picture doing my job in the snow. I honestly don’t know how they do it. Every time someone transfers to our station from a cold weather environment they kiss the ground.

Pine needles do get everywhere. I know how difficult it is vacuuming them up.

And despite the inside of our car being cleaned I bet if we looked carefully we'd still find some of last years pine needles lurking.

This is why I always liked a fake tree instead of a real one, but as I get older I think I prefer a real one now.

Those compliments must've spurred you on, I'm so glad people noticed and let you know . Its so great that you feel better too, well done you DFF! ...... no I mean well done you CFF!

Those compliments are the best motivation I’ve noticed. Some of the things that have been said to me have been quite humbling. It also helps being lighter when dogs are chasing you all day.

voices coming out of the cornfield" ... this guy knows what you mean

You do know how to get on my good side Lashes! I guess that dream never died for me. Til this day I can’t watch a game without feeling a little sad and thinking what if? I will notice a couple of family members in the room kind of just staring at me to make sure I’m okay but I always do my best to keep a straight face and look straight ahead. I’ll even bite my lips so they can’t quiver and avoid all eye contact LOL

I love hearing this! if it makes you happy and you enjoy it them go for it ! :hats:

Thank you my friend! I’m old and injury prone but that’s the fun of it.

Your new name looks fab! :14:

I’m getting used to it. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to take Dallas out of my name for a few weeks but so far I’m fine and having no withdrawals. You gave me quite a few good ones this year and I’m going to save a couple of them for next year. Thank you again for your help with that!

This just shows how much better things have got for you and I'm so pleased als:

I appreciate you saying that! Long way to go still...............

.....................but maybe not as far as I think.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I watched this video earlier today @Christmas Fan Forever and thought about you and how a van like this would help your daily routine.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

If you want a safer and quieter life then I suggest we do this.

We may want a nice. peaceful Christmas than the Enforcer raging and running amok.

I'm getting tattoo vibes from her.

Yes, I think she wants a tattoo ..

on her face

Her/your face? I will not get that for her. I can't even imagine her having the patients to sit and have an inking done.

I also wonder what would happen if there is another glitch when you revert back to your Long Lashes form and the tattoo remained? You know how glitchy your alien powers can be.

We've had a few times where you didn't fully revert back to your Long Lashes form, very dangerous.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Sexmas Stevens suits you and I now have name envy

I'm sure ... positive in fact that you envy more than my name.

I'll look forward to hearing how you get on. It would be very special to have started some Orchids yourself.

Here is a recent image of Velly with her two keikis.

Spoiler

She is red and dropping leaves as I type .. I'm hoping she'll settle into her new environment and stop the leaf dropping. No name yet, I need to take her photo so you can all throw some ideas my way.

I hope the leaf dropping isn't too serious. I would love to see her and your newest orchid.

Please excuse me, I know full well , sorry ... my brain must've been mushy when I replied. I typed Orchid meaning Poinsettia ... I even picture Streetie sitting outside that shop all neglected and ignored. She's been a happy Christmas story so far.

It's going to be a tougher Christmas with me as Duchess is all but dead and Streetie isn't going all that well. I still look at that shop location where Streetie was rescued from. I had though about taking her out there when the weather was less dangerous and take a image of her where I found her. In her current state I'll keep her indoors where she is safe. She's lived an amazing life for a plant. I just hope she has a little more time to be with us.

I would be thrilled to have had a Poinsettia for three years, you do so well with yours, but I guess the longer you have them you become even more attached. She still has a chance of recovering

I saw Duchess on Thursday and her time is about up. These last few weeks have really been bad for her. At times she was my healthiest poinsettia. It's never easy to say goodbye. This weekend will be hard when I see her again.

This is a wonderful idea and maybe Duchess II will eventually produce Duchess III and so on

That's surely a possibility. I had though about doing that to Streetie if I know her condition becomes too bad. Something of her to live on.

Oh no not our Streetie .

Do you think she might just be having a bit of a sulky tantrum because she prefers being outside ? .. I hope this all it is, we need Streetie to keep fighting.

They do drop leaves when they come indoors but Streetie has gotten dead limbs that concerns me and some leaves with rotten spots. I feel powerless in helping her. I think she'll make it to Christmas and probably New Year's but this Winter will be long.

This should be a fascinating new interest and I always thought Pepper plants died after one season like tomato plants do .. .. which shows how little I know. As you're probably already aware , being able to eat something you've grown yourself is such a satisfying feeling and it always tastes far better.

Indeed. Pippa The Pepper has been a nice addition. I do wonder how she does over the winter. A new plant to discover.

Me too

and she always brings back memories of the year you climbed to the top of TT and got yourself tangled in the decorations .. , that was so flipping funny

If only I still had that image. I blame Ome for that. :ss9:

 

[DallasFanForever]

I watched this video earlier today @Christmas Fan Forever and thought about you and how a van like this would help your daily routine.

WOW!! You know, I finally got a new van last February and I have to say that that one puts mine to shame. I’ve heard we have electric vehicles now at FedEx but I’m yet to see any at my station. I think what I like most about that Amazon van is how the cargo door opens automatically when you put it in park. CFF is very jealous and will now have to snoop around the nearest Amazon station to get a closer look next time he’s up that way.

 

[Long Lashes]

Every time someone transfers to our station from a cold weather environment they kiss the ground.

They must feel like they're on holiday after struggling through bad weather . I know how just going out in the car takes me about 15mins longer as I de-ice the windows and let the engine run for a while so its nice and cosy before I drive off.

Everywhere I go I always have a bottle of water with me. Anyway, I always keep one in the car too and its currently frozen its just a block of ice.

This is why I always liked a fake tree instead of a real one, but as I get older I think I prefer a real one now.

We have both

Some of the things that have been said to me have been quite humbling.

I like hearing this CFF because it just shows how fond people are of you and I'm glad they show it.

It also helps being lighter when dogs are chasing you all day.

Oh my goodness ... if you delivered to our house then Barney would cover you in licks. I'm not sure which is worse?...Lol!

Til this day I can’t watch a game without feeling a little sad and thinking what if? I will notice a couple of family members in the room kind of just staring at me to make sure I’m okay but I always do my best to keep a straight face and look straight ahead. I’ll even bite my lips so they can’t quiver and avoid all eye contact LOL

Aw you had such a big dream my friend :ch: but at least you can get playing again.

I’m getting used to it. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to take Dallas out of my name for a few weeks but so far I’m fine and having no withdrawals.

This is good to hear


I only had to lose the word - "Long"- so its not causing my any trauma

Thank you again for your help with that!

You are more than welcome. I actually enjoyed it .

And you've given me the fab Silent Lashes which I might use next year.

I appreciate you saying that! Long way to go still...............

.....................but maybe not as far as I think.

You're on your way and that's the main thing , in fact you've come a long way already

 

[Long Lashes]

We may want a nice. peaceful Christmas than the Enforcer raging and running amok.

"running amok" .. I've not heard that in years, it always makes me laugh.

I always thought that was a northern England saying, but I was wrong

Her/your face? I will not get that for her. I can't even imagine her having the patients to sit and have an inking done.

We're going to need to find a very understanding Tattoo-artist, someone who can keep a secret

I also wonder what would happen if there is another glitch when you revert back to your Long Lashes form and the tattoo remained? You know how glitchy your alien powers can be.

We've had a few times where you didn't fully revert back to your Long Lashes form, very dangerous.

Are you suggesting that I might have to walk around with The Enforcers tattoo on my face? :eck:


I wonder if she'd be happy with a pair of stretchy socks instead?

 

[Long Lashes]

I'm sure ... positive in fact that you envy more than my name.

Oh are you now? I don't do jealousy Sexmas, no, no.

Jealousy is most unattractive and as you well know I am The Hottest here and I have my reputation to think of

Here is a recent image of Velly with her two keikis.

Spoiler

Oh wow! thank you Sexmas, how very impressive she looks.

Orchids are so different than most other plants, even a bit alien-like ... and I mean this in a good way and Velly is obviously thriving!

I hope the leaf dropping isn't too serious. I would love to see her and your newest orchid.

I was going to take her photo this weekend , but she's already looking spindly, she's just drop, drop, drop with those leaves

If she doesn't survive then I may do a recue mission (like you do Sexmas) and bring home an unwanted and unsold Poinsettia after Christmas.

I still look at that shop location where Streetie was rescued from. I had though about taking her out there when the weather was less dangerous and take a image of her where I found her. In her current state I'll keep her indoors where she is safe. She's lived an amazing life for a plant. I just hope she has a little more time to be with us.

She has lived an adventurous life, which she wouldn't have had that chance without you doing you

I saw Duchess on Thursday and her time is about up. These last few weeks have really been bad for her. At times she was my healthiest poinsettia. It's never easy to say goodbye. This weekend will be hard when I see her again.

I'm so sorry my friend

That's surely a possibility. I had though about doing that to Streetie if I know her condition becomes too bad. Something of her to live on.

This is a very clever idea.

I feel powerless in helping her. I think she'll make it to Christmas and probably New Year's but this Winter will be long.

You've done all you can, no one could've done more. And at least you give them every chance and you never give up on them as soon as they start looking poorly.

f only I still had that image. I blame Ome for that. :ss9:

Lol! ..

 

[DallasFanForever]

I know how just going out in the car takes me about 15mins longer as I de-ice the windows and let the engine run for a while so its nice and cosy before I drive off.

This certainly brings back memories! I really don’t miss any of this but I have to admit that when I turn on the weather channel and see the snow all around the country this time of year I do get a little envious. I love our weather here but it does make me feel like I’m missing out sometimes.

Everywhere I go I always have a bottle of water with me. Anyway, I always keep one in the car too and its currently frozen its just a block of ice.

Forgive me Lashes but this really made me laugh because here it’s just the opposite. If I leave a bottle in my car I have instant boiled water

We have both

So you have a fake tree and a real one? I think that’s pretty cool! I ended up getting just a table top tree to put in the window but I think next year I will go for a bigger tree and one that’s real.

I like hearing this CFF because it just shows how fond people are of you and I'm glad they show it.

Thank you for saying this Lashes! I do appreciate that.

Oh my goodness ... if you delivered to our house then Barney would cover you in licks. I'm not sure which is worse?...Lol!

I would say that the biting would definitely be the worst part but luckily that’s never happened (yet). The truth is I love dogs immensely and a lot of people have a hard time believing that cause of what I do for a living. 9 times out of 10 my experiences are good and I’ll pet them when they come to the door. Every once in awhile though you get that one that you know it’s time to run. But if they’re friendly then I don’t even mind them jumping on me or licking me. I’ve had them jump right in the van a couple of times but even in those instances they were very friendly.

Now the wild boars I have on my route? That’s a different story. Them I don’t mess with and stay very far away.

Aw you had such a big dream my friend :ch: but at least you can get playing again.

It’s been very eye opening. I may have lost 45 pounds but I failed to realize that you can’t change your age. Maybe that big dream of mine has to remain just that LOL

I only had to lose the word - "Long"- so its not causing my any trauma

I like that our names can change yet still be so close to what they usually are and therefore still recognizable. This is good cause I’m afraid I confuse very easily.

And you've given me the fab Silent Lashes which I might use next year

And I didn’t even know that you are such a big fan of “Silent Night” so I gave you that name by sheer coincidence

You're on your way and that's the main thing , in fact you've come a long way already

Thank you! I’m feeling pretty well lately and enjoying the holiday season so far. Did I just type that? I guess so.

Have a good week ahead my friend and the same goes for everyone else here!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

WOW!! You know, I finally got a new van last February and I have to say that that one puts mine to shame. I’ve heard we have electric vehicles now at FedEx but I’m yet to see any at my station. I think what I like most about that Amazon van is how the cargo door opens automatically when you put it in park. CFF is very jealous and will now have to snoop around the nearest Amazon station to get a closer look next time he’s up that way.

At least you have a newer van. I do like the looks of this Rivian Amazon van. It's a shame it's only offered to Amazon. I like it's looks, especially the long tail-lights. It's nice to see some style return to commercial vehicles.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

"running amok" .. I've not heard that in years, it always makes me laugh.

I always thought that was a northern England saying, but I was wrong

We're going to need to find a very understanding Tattoo-artist, someone who can keep a secret

I just can't imagine The Enforcer being calm enough to be a tattooed. What style of tattoo would she want?

Are you suggesting that I might have to walk around with The Enforcers tattoo on my face? :eck:

Yes! You need an update to your Enforcer powers as you get glitchy when your alien friends stay sway for too long. Are there any signs of them returning soon?

I wonder if she'd be happy with a pair of stretchy socks instead?

I can hopefully find a pair or two for you/her. We wouldn't want The Enforcer to have cold feel chasing these gremlins. Would she be okay for a Christmas/Winter themed pair?

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Oh are you now? I don't do jealousy Sexmas, no, no.

Jealousy is most unattractive and as you well know I am The Hottest here and I have my reputation to think of

Oh wow! thank you Sexmas, how very impressive she looks.

Orchids are so different than most other plants, even a bit alien-like ... and I mean this in a good way and Velly is obviously thriving!

Indeed she is. I just regret not detaching those Keiki's before they started to spike. It will be interesting when I do pot the keikis. I will need new names for them.

I was going to take her photo this weekend , but she's already looking spindly, she's just drop, drop, drop with those leaves

If she doesn't survive then I may do a recue mission (like you do Sexmas) and bring home an unwanted and unsold Poinsettia after Christmas.

Oh no! #5 may be in deep trouble. You may have to go to the store for #6 just in cases things don't improve. The stores will be tossing these poor Poinsettas as soon as Christmas is over. Poor things.

She has lived an adventurous life, which she wouldn't have had that chance without you doing you

Indeed, Streetie is holding in there. I'm just a little alarmed and she needs to stop dropping leaves and grow more new ones. She's getting older and it may be harder for her to bounce back.

I'm so sorry my friend

I saw Duchess over the weekend and she's all but empty branches now. I still gave her a little drink and a few sprays of mist just to comfort her. She's not gone yet but it's only a matter of time. I will miss this one.

This is a very clever idea.

Hopefully i don't have to do this but it's an idea.

You've done all you can, no one could've done more. And at least you give them every chance and you never give up on them as soon as they start looking poorly.

Streetie is nowhere near as dire as Duchess but their conditions can deteriorate quickly. I'll have to take an image of Streetie to show her. At's all day-to-day.

 

[DallasFanForever]

At least you have a newer van. I do like the looks of this Rivian Amazon van. It's a shame it's only offered to Amazon. I like it's looks, especially the long tail-lights. It's nice to see some style return to commercial vehicles.

I was floored when I got my new vehicle. It’s keyless, has automatic breaking, and that lane changing mechanism that if you go out out of your lane the entire cab starts vibrating. I can’t remember what they call that feature now. Plus it has an alert if I would ever doze off behind the wheel. Best vehicle I’ve ever driven but to be honest I like that Amazon vehicle you showed me even better. Am I allowed to say that? Hopefully no one from my company reads that last part!

 

[DallasFanForever]

I hope everyone is having a nice Christmas Eve so far and enjoying their Christmas weekend!! CFF is having his best Christmas in a long time. I’m afraid I had forgotten just how magical this time of year can be if you only open your heart and let it in.

I just had to reread that cause that’s something I never thought I’d type again only a few short years ago.

And a special Christmas Eve thank you this evening to both @Santa Lashes and @Sexmas Stevens for making this thread fun for all of us every time we’re on here. This thread, and in my opinion this site, wouldn’t be the same without you.

Merry Christmas to everyone reading this and your families!! Enjoy your holidays and please be safe. And to anyone reading this that is not enjoying the holidays for whatever reason, remember that you are not alone. We’re with you through your struggles.