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[Michelle Stevens]

I've heard you say this before and then some poor plant catches your eye :Clol:

Well you know me too well as today at the grocery store they had this lonely little Kalanchoe on discount. A little pinkie for $2.74. She was full of water when I returned home. She will join Khloe and Darcy in my Kalanchoe army. Any name suggestions? I find pink flowers/plants don't seem to get the love others do or else pink is my colour.

You are so organised Orchid-Michelle (may I call you Orchid-Michelle? ). Those plants have nothing to be concerned about when you are dealing with them.

I try but I'm far from organized. Orchid-Michelle is fine but I also have Spider plants, Poinsettias and Kalanchoes. I prefer Hottest Michelle or even better Golden Locked Queen Michelle but I know where that will lead .....

Yes, I remember how you patiently picked off those mites from Early Rosa. I hope those sprays are good at dealing with the problem too.

Oh yes! My poor little Early Rosa. I will never for get her. I have been using the spray to help battle the white flies on Streetie. I seem to keep finding them but there are few and it's don't seem to be damaging her too much. I just need them to die and not move to the other plants.

I shall do my best to get her to spring and then hopefully she might give me some new leaves. She hasn't dropped any leaves today.

Just take it one day at a time my friend. That's what I try to do. Some good days and some not so good days. My Pinkie Poinsettia seems like your Hope. She drops a few leave but never has new growth.

Strangely enough, they do look fine .... her remaining leaves just look lonely. I've never seen such a sparse looking Poinsettia, but at least she's still alive.

The other day Mr L. said "I think that plants had it" :eck: I told him she still has some life left in her yet and he looked at me like ---> .... Lol!

LOL, oh my! I'm glad you are in charge of the plants or else Mr L would have binned poor Hope. Warmer weather and getting in sync with her watering needs will be most important to her survival. All of my Poinsettias have gone threw similar experiences. Just give her time to see where she wants to go. I so hope Hope pulls through for you my friend. You deserve a long lasting Poinsettia.

Yes she has and she hates being bare I wont upset her by taking her photo whilst she's in this sulky state.

Just imagine how she will act if or when you buy another Orchid. Did you cut her bare flower spike?

Oh no, that black ice is very scary. Are your roads well gritted?

In one of the states I drive in they are well treated with a chemical and the other it's just the grit. Michelle is lazy and just prefers to stay home on those days.

Professionally? no. Hairdressers and Barber shops are seen as non-essential so are closed until further notice.

Wow, I'm assume nail salons are also closed? Maybe Mr L can just your hair?

He is quietly happy he grows very slowly and steady. I'm thinking of moving him when the weather improves and planting him next to a wall, for more protection.

I'm glad to hear he is doing well. How much as he grown since he first arrived?

I wouldn't let Bunny- Heather anywhere near my hair !

:floor:Now 'Lashes maybe this is the one thing our Bunny-Heather would excel at?

I do like the idea of us opening a TT Hairdressers though but we would need new staff. Nappy Natalie couldn't be trusted with a pair of scissors and Damon is too clumsy.

Do you know of any hairdressers looking for a job?

Hmm? I'll have to look into that.

 

[Long Lashes]

Well you know me too well as today at the grocery store they had this lonely little Kalanchoe on discount.

I knew it ....

A little pinkie for $2.74. She was full of water when I returned home. She will join Khloe and Darcy in my Kalanchoe army.

So sorry for laughing Michelle, but I just know how hard you find it hard to resist and their is nothing wrong with that, you still have room on that Plant Tower.

Any name suggestions? I find pink flowers/plants don't seem to get the love others do or else pink is my colour.

Have you had any ideas? I shall put on my thinking cap and I like pink blooms too.

Orchid-Michelle is fine but I also have Spider plants, Poinsettias and Kalanchoes.

Yes, I see what you mean, you're not exclusively Orchid are you

I prefer Hottest Michelle or even better Golden Locked Queen Michelle

Lol! .... those names I would never, ever, call you.......ever!

My Pinkie Poinsettia seems like your Hope. She drops a few leave but never has new growth.

Luckily Hope hasn't dropped any leaves for a couple of days, phew! I don't want to be left with a completely bare Poinsettia.

I'm glad you are in charge of the plants or else Mr L would have binned poor Hope.

Yes, she would be a gonna by now.

Warmer weather and getting in sync with her watering needs will be most important to her survival. All of my Poinsettias have gone threw similar experiences. Just give her time to see where she wants to go. I so hope Hope pulls through for you my friend. You deserve a long lasting Poinsettia.

Thank you Michelle. I'm definitely only watering her when she really needs it.
Thanks for all your invaluable advice, its been a good help :hb:

Just imagine how she will act if or when you buy another Orchid.

I know ... this is why I'm being careful in selecting a friend for her.

I daren't buy anything which is better looking than she is

Did you cut her bare flower spike?

No I haven't done so. Do you think I should?

In one of the states I drive in they are well treated with a chemical and the other it's just the grit.

I'm glad your roads are being made safer for you.

Michelle is lazy and just prefers to stay home on those days.

Me too. its much harder getting out of bed on these cold mornings. and I cant think of anything worse than needing to defrost the car.... oh what a fun start to the day

Wow, I'm assume nail salons are also closed?

Yes, you assume right and so are gyms, swimming pools etc. We have nowhere to go, apart from TESCOS

Maybe Mr L can just your hair?

:Clol: ..... that would be fun! think I will just stick to tying it all back..Lol!

I do cut his though

I'm glad to hear he is doing well. How much as he grown since he first arrived?

He is about four times the size he used to be. Once this weather improves ... its freezing cold today and snowy, I will take his photo.

:floor:Now 'Lashes maybe this is the one thing our Bunny-Heather would excel at?

Would you trust our Bunny Heather with a pair of scissors or a packet of hair dye? :eck: ..... she's lethal enough with the icing-sugar

Hmm? I'll have to look into that.

Okay

Someone might turn up on here, who just happens to be a hairdresser, you never know ... do you call them "hairdressers" like we do in the US?

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

There was an early morning snow on Sunday that hit the nest.

I took a photo similar to this as well poor thing, but I need to remember how DFF told us that this eagle has over 7,000 feathers which keeps it warm. I wish I knew if this was Liberty or Freedom?

Shift change.

That's a gorgeous photo Michelle. and I do enjoy watching them trying to manoeuvre themselves safely around the eggs, they're very aware of the damage those talons could do.

Its interesting to see the nest from this angle, it just shows how high up they are and the depth of the nest. Look how white the background is.

the good news if that Lipstick laid an eye on Saturday.

She's another clever girl! Its funny how Guy and Lipstick were sticking close to the nest last week, they obviously knew something special was about to happen.

Now that Lipstick has one we hope she get another.

Another great photo! If they're having two eggs I think they lay the second within a few days of the first? ...... come on Lipstick! get that second egg delivered!




Here is Lib/Freedom late this afternoon...

I'm glad to see they get some sunshine during the day.

With both of our Eagle families with eggs by mid-March hopefully we'll have some healthy Eaglets.

I'm really enjoying flipping from one web-cam to the other. When I checked on them last night both the nests looked the same in the dark although, did you notice how Guy and Lipsticks camera has been down today?

 

[Long Lashes]

It sure does look like my big green D avatar has encountered a blizzard.

... It really does, though..Lol!

its like you need to dig your way out of all the snow, either that or you could be wearing an "invisibility cloak" like Harry Potter does

You made me laugh ‘Lashes, and it was much needed today.

And I'm glad I made you laugh, you deserve to be happy DFF

I also notice that I am now being called a Telly Talk Addict.

Oh! so you are and before you know it, you will be a Telly Talk Superstar


Do you mind me asking who was your favourite character in Dallas? I'm just thinking if you had an avatar who would it be?

 

[Long Lashes]

73 and counting, we are getting there!

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[DallasFanForever]

@Long Lashes of course I don’t mind you asking! I would say this is tough for me to answer actually but my favorite Dallas character was probably J.R. although Pamela is a close second. I would say Michelle Stevens but I’ll never forgive her for shooting and killing Susan Lucci. I know Michelle, I know. You were just avenging ur sister April’s death blah blah blah. I get it.

 

[Long Lashes]

@Long Lashes of course I don’t mind you asking!

Thank you

I would say this is tough for me to answer actually but my favorite Dallas character was probably J.R. although Pamela is a close second.

I can just imagine you with a JR avatar....

What do you prefer, with or without the hat?

Did you watch Dynasty as well DFF? and Knotts Landing, Falcon Crest?

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

Its a bit frustrating as Guy and Lipsticks web-cam keeps being off for me. Although, I captured this image last night, I like how different everything looks in the dark and how the tree looks spooky.

As far as I am aware, Guy and Lipstick still have just the one egg.



Here is Freedom (or Liberty) from earlier...

It makes me smile how both sets of eagle do a wiggle as they settle down on top of the eggs and then they use their beaks to pull bits of twigs or leaves (like above) and pack them in around their bodies to plug in the gaps.

These eagles obviously know what they're doing

 

[Michelle Stevens]

@Long Lashes of course I don’t mind you asking! I would say this is tough for me to answer actually but my favorite Dallas character was probably J.R. although Pamela is a close second. I would say Michelle Stevens but I’ll never forgive her for shooting and killing Susan Lucci. I know Michelle, I know. You were just avenging ur sister April’s death blah blah blah. I get it.

Blah, blah, blah!!!???

Did you know Kimberly Foster's last acting role was on All My Children as Liz Sloan.

So you liked Michelle Stevens? Usually she is at the bottom of many people's list of characters. I'm glad to hear this, would she'd be your third favorite? Maybe a re-evaluation of the character is upon us after so many years.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Eagle Chat​

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I took a photo similar to this as well poor thing, but I need to remember how DFF told us that this eagle has over 7,000 feathers which keeps it warm. I wish I knew if this was Liberty or Freedom?

This video may help.

That's a gorgeous photo Michelle. and I do enjoy watching them trying to manoeuvre themselves safely around the eggs, they're very aware of the damage those talons could do.

Indeed, pre-dawn egg roll.

Its interesting to see the nest from this angle, it just shows how high up they are and the depth of the nest. Look how white the background is.

Indeed, that is one reason I like that cam and that nest. Plus the cam has been down for many hours in the past few days.

She's another clever girl! Its funny how Guy and Lipstick were sticking close to the nest last week, they obviously knew something special was about to happen.

I read that Lipstick could have had her second egg. They are so deep in the nest it's hard to make them out.

Another great photo! If they're having two eggs I think they lay the second within a few days of the first? ...... come on Lipstick! get that second egg delivered!

Indeed, it only we could see them to verify.

Here is Lib/Freedom late this afternoon...

I'm glad to see they get some sunshine during the day.

Such a wonderful photo of the egg roll. :10:

I'm really enjoying flipping from one web-cam to the other. When I checked on them last night both the nests looked the same in the dark although, did you notice how Guy and Lipsticks camera has been down today?

I do hop they get the camera fixed on the Lipstick/Guy nest. I do enjoy hearing the cleaners while watching that nest.

Eagle Chat​

Its a bit frustrating as Guy and Lipsticks web-cam keeps being off for me. Although, I captured this image last night, I like how different everything looks in the dark and how the tree looks spooky.

As far as I am aware, Guy and Lipstick still have just the one egg.

It is spooky with the alien eyes.

Here is Freedom (or Liberty) from earlier...

It makes me smile how both sets of eagle do a wiggle as they settle down on top of the eggs and then they use their beaks to pull bits of twigs or leaves (like above) and pack them in around their bodies to plug in the gaps.

These eagles obviously know what they're doing

That is fun to watch as they make use of their time just sitting. We are lucky to have the internet, television and other things to occupy our leisure time. It must get boring just sitting all day.

Great photo! :ex:

 

[DallasFanForever]

Good evening ‘Lashes and Michelle!! I would say I definitely prefer the J.R. picture with the hat. I always loved those hats! I find them classy. I wanted one when I was a kid but my mother thought I was nuts. I did watch Dynasty as well. It was probably my second favorite prime time soap. I never really watched much Knots or Falcon Crest other than seeing a little here and there on YouTube in recent years.

Michelle I did not know that Kim Foster was on AMC. I was a big fan of La Lucci growing up but other than Erica Cain I never really could get into that show for some reason. I did like KF on Dallas. I guess I’m one of the few that liked her character. I thought she was very entertaining and obviously beautiful. I don’t know why she gets so much hate for that show. To me Dallas was way passed it’s heyday when she arrived anyway. I actually didn’t have a problem with any of the later characters. I blame the writing as I’m sure the cast did their best with what they had to work with. I was only kidding actually when I said I’d rank Michelle third on my list of favorite characters. I only said that to make you laugh but I definitely did not dislike her. To me she’s one of the few characters I enjoy in those later years. Those are just my opinions, of course.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I knew it ....

You know me too well.

So sorry for laughing Michelle, but I just know how hard you find it hard to resist and their is nothing wrong with that, you still have room on that Plant Tower.

Indeed I do but I don't want too many as I think the more a get the less attention I will give to each plant. They all need their specific needs met and I don't want to overdo it and turn my place into a forest.

Have you had any ideas? I shall put on my thinking cap and I like pink blooms too.

I'll share a photo next time to help with the naming.

Yes, I see what you mean, you're not exclusively Orchid are you

Indeed! Having said that I only have four plant species at this time. I sent my Croton to my Mother's last year and I think it is in poor health after enjoying a good several months there. I had that plant before I recorded dates of my purchases but it is at least ten years old. It's sudden decline confounds me. I sent it there as it never seemed too happy here, at least in the winter.

Lol! .... those names I would never, ever, call you.......ever!

Pfft! Well that is what my Minions call me. GLQM!

Luckily Hope hasn't dropped any leaves for a couple of days, phew! I don't want to be left with a completely bare Poinsettia.

Well she is at least holding on. That is something. So you have eleven leaves at this time?

Yes, she would be a gonna by now.

Thank goodness you are there to keep her from the bin.

Thank you Michelle. I'm definitely only watering her when she really needs it.
Thanks for all your invaluable advice, its been a good help :hb:

I hope it helps. My Pinkie is going through similar issues with losing leaves and is not really acclimated to her new surroundings just yet. Hopefully your Hope is just trying to adjust. Warmer weather, more light and regular waterings at a pace she can handle and she'll be growing. My older two really took off in the Spring and Summer.

I know ... this is why I'm being careful in selecting a friend for her.

I daren't buy anything which is better looking than she is

Michelle never had that issues, being challenged by better looking humans. I couldn't resist.

Orkie may not mind that if she has another plant of her kind to communicate with in their own plant ways. Orkie may be lonely.

No I haven't done so. Do you think I should?

Unless it dries up I usually keep the spike on. I say, "It's her choice" to keep the spike or not. I have two now, Maizie and Phoebe that look as if they want to grow a new offshoot from their old spike. I've heard differing opinions on whether to cut a green spike but I tend to keep it now.

Me too. its much harder getting out of bed on these cold mornings. and I cant think of anything worse than needing to defrost the car.... oh what a fun start to the day

Yes, you assume right and so are gyms, swimming pools etc. We have nowhere to go, apart from TESCOS

Do TESCOS have hairdressers?

:Clol: ..... that would be fun! think I will just stick to tying it all back..Lol!

I do cut his though

Who would have thought of this dilemma a year ago? Everyone should embrace late-1960's and 1970's long hair fashion.

He is about four times the size he used to be. Once this weather improves ... its freezing cold today and snowy, I will take his photo.

Wow, he must enjoy the outdoors. I look forward to that photo.

Would you trust our Bunny Heather with a pair of scissors or a packet of hair dye? :eck: ..... she's lethal enough with the icing-sugar

What would I know about hair dye? LOL, true! Yeah, the scissors and ears could be an issue with our BH.

Okay

Someone might turn up on here, who just happens to be a hairdresser, you never know ... do you call them "hairdressers" like we do in the US?

Yes, we call them hairdressers.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Good evening ‘Lashes and Michelle!! I would say I definitely prefer the J.R. picture with the hat. I always loved those hats! I find them classy. I wanted one when I was a kid but my mother thought I was nuts. I did watch Dynasty as well. It was probably my second favorite prime time soap. I never really watched much Knots or Falcon Crest other than seeing a little here and there on YouTube in recent years.

So you want a JR avatar? Nothing says Dallas Fan more than JR Ewing.

For some reason I always liked his '70's feathered Stetson.

Michelle I did not know that Kim Foster was on AMC. I was a big fan of La Lucci growing up but other than Erica Cain I never really could get into that show for some reason. I did like KF on Dallas. I guess I’m one of the few that liked her character. I thought she was very entertaining and obviously beautiful. I don’t know why she gets so much hate for that show. To me Dallas was way passed it’s heyday when she arrived anyway. I actually didn’t have a problem with any of the later characters. I blame the writing as I’m sure the cast did their best with what they had to work with. I was only kidding actually when I said I’d rank Michelle third on my list of favorite characters. I only said that to make you laugh but I definitely did not dislike her. To me she’s one of the few characters I enjoy in those later years. Those are just my opinions, of course.

Indeed, Kimberly Foster was on AMC for about six months in 1994-'95. I watch it during that era.

She gets many negative comments over the years and I agree it was the writers who were to blame for many parts of the later years not being so good. Thank you for humoring me and I do understand those who disliked how she was written at times. I only wonder what would have become of her if there was a season fifteen.

 

[DallasFanForever]

The more I think about it I think I I would like a J.R. avatar, preferably anti-Gremlin proof. My snowstorm avatar just isn’t a great look. Let’s see, what am I being called now. A Telly talk tv fanatic? I’m gonna have to say that one very slow as it is a little difficult to get out.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

The more I think about it I think I I would like a J.R. avatar, preferably anti-Gremlin proof. My snowstorm avatar just isn’t a great look. Let’s see, what am I being called now. A Telly talk tv fanatic? I’m gonna have to say that one very slow as it is a little difficult to get out.

Do you prefer an younger or older JR image for your avatar? There are plenty image of JR online from 1978-2013. I could always crop an image and help you add it to your account or send it to Ome or Jason73.

Yes indeed, you are advancing in the ranks of Telly Talk.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Thank you @Michelle Stevens! I really appreciate that!! I think I prefer younger J.R. I trust ur judgement on my avatar. I am AWFUL with that stuff!! Avatars, pictures, I’m just the worst and I take a lot of heat for it from the people I know. I’ve actually come a long way with technology believe it or not but I’m just very different (and very much behind) compared to most LOL!! So I really do appreciate the help.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Thank you @Michelle Stevens! I really appreciate that!! I think I prefer younger J.R. I trust ur judgement on my avatar. I am AWFUL with that stuff!! Avatars, pictures, I’m just the worst and I take a lot of heat for it from the people I know. I’ve actually come a long way with technology believe it or not but I’m just very different (and very much behind) compared to most LOL!! So I really do appreciate the help.

I found three stetson wearing images of JR in the 1980's. If you like one just right click the image and save it to your computer an then upload it to the Telly Talk's avatar section on your profile. If you need help ask Ome or Jason73. I can re-crop these images if any of his face or head is cut-off by the circular shape of the TT avatar. If you don't like any of these I can look for more. I may not be around much of this weekend but I can help next week too.

I'm no expert with these sort of things but I muddle through and have picked-up a few things along the way.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Ur a good teacher Michelle! It worked!! Thank you very much for ur help my friend. Have a nice weekend!!

 

[Long Lashes]

Eagle Chat​

This video may help.

This video is fantastic Michelle! :bravo: thank you for posting it. Its helping me enormously, although, I was a little concerned to hear that they've both got scars and was worried how they got those, but I imagine it was from some poor animal who was trying to see them off.


This is the way how I try and remember who is who ...

Liberty - the bossy one with bouffant hair and a far neater tail end.

Freedom - wears a brown coloured shirt on his chest and the white markings on his wings make me think of him wearing a pin-stripped suit

Oh and he likes to show off his strength in front of Liberty by picking up big sticks

Indeed, pre-dawn egg roll.

Great photos! I love it when one of us manages to capture one of them flying..

don't you think they make flying look so easy?

I read that Lipstick could have had her second egg. They are so deep in the nest it's hard to make them out.

This is good news, I 'm glad they now have at least two eggs.


Their eggs are incredibly deep, look how far Lipsticks head goes here

Freedom and Liberty's eggs are much more in view ...

That is fun to watch as they make use of their time just sitting. We are lucky to have the internet, television and other things to occupy our leisure time. It must get boring just sitting all day.

That's true and sometimes they do such a long shift, such as the nigh time session. It seems to start at about 6pm, so whoever is sat on the eggs overnight is there for a good 12 hours or more.


No wonder she's yawning...

Here comes the early morning shift to relieve the night-sitter ...

I know this is probably a daft question, but why does just one eagle sit on the nest overnight? does anyone know?

I can understand that during the day one of them needs to be off hunting for food, but not at night.

 

[Long Lashes]

Indeed I do but I don't want too many as I think the more a get the less attention I will give to each plant. They all need their specific needs met and I don't want to overdo it and turn my place into a forest.

Do you not fancy living in a forest then? :laughing:

The individual care you give to each of them is so special. You will instinctively know when you have more than enough plants to cope with. In the meantime, you carry on enjoying yourself.

Having said that I only have four plant species at this time. I sent my Croton to my Mother's last year and I think it is in poor health after enjoying a good several months there. I had that plant before I recorded dates of my purchases but it is at least ten years old. It's sudden decline confounds me.

I didn't know you once had a Croton, in fact I've just needed to google to see what they look like.

Is it similar to this ..

It has lovely leaves.

Pfft! Well that is what my Minions call me.

Do they indeed

GLQM!

I know I'm going to regret asking ... what does GLQM stand for?

So you have eleven leaves at this time?

No, just ten :fp:. I am trying to get her to spring like you suggested Michelle.

Hurry up spring and get here, Hope and I are desperate! !

Michelle never had that issues, being challenged by better looking humans. I couldn't resist.

You never miss a chance ..Lol!

Unless it dries up I usually keep the spike on. I say, "It's her choice" to keep the spike or not. I have two now, Maizie and Phoebe that look as if they want to grow a new offshoot from their old spike. I've heard differing opinions on whether to cut a green spike but I tend to keep it now.

I will do that then, leave the spike on I mean thank you for all this help. my friend

Do TESCOS have hairdressers?

TECOS have everything The hairdressers part has shutters down though, due to our lockdown.

Yeah, the scissors and ears could be an issue with our BH.

she's dangerous enough in the Café kitchen with a blunt knife :Clol:

es, we call them hairdressers.

That emoji might be me tomorrow