How long will it take us to get to 10,000 posts?

[Long Lashes]

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. ​

I love this :laughing: and the autumn colours are stunning.

 

[Long Lashes]

We only need ...

more posts to reach our goal of 3,500 by the end of November :lick:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

That sounds like a poem. Are you writing fantasy poetry now N2H?

Pfft! I only write truths about my incredible hotness.

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the hottest of them all. Me!" :danc:

Lucky for me I had a Michelle and mirror pic.

If you say so we shall see about that ..Lol!

Keep trying 'Lashes, keep trying.

Oh the humiliation she went through. A bit like being the last kid picked for the netball team

So true. I have such a soft spot for unwanted plants.

She is home now

Indeed and I hope happy with others like her.

Oh this is interesting to see thanks Michelle.

Yes, she was packed very carefully by the look of her and I didn't realise that she wasn't even in a temporary plastic pot. She almost looks alien-like when she is presented this way .... no offence to you Tippy I'm sure you look fab now.

The previous owner did state she was being shipped bare -root, I assume to cut down on shipping cost. They can live out of media for some time. My Lumina and PV have been out of media since late- August. I was so curious what she would look like as I had never bought an Orchid online. Another story I can tell in a book. Just imagine her travels over many states and into my home after being ignored for so long.

I think not knowing what colour her blooms will be makes her even more interesting . May I have a wild guess and say ... purple

Agreed and it looks as if she is developing a spike. It is at her base so I hope the move and new media doesn't upset her and make her stop the flower spike.

I'm so pleased this is happening for you and look forward to seeing :hats:

Here are 'Princess and 'Duchess .....

Spoiler

Little White Princess is on the left and Crimson Duchess on the right. Early colour changes.

I've planted some more snow-drops because I think I might've mistakenly and clumsily dug some up when I was weeding a few months ago

I also planted Crocus and some which look like baby daffodils called Narcissi. If they bloom I will take some photos for you.

That sounds interesting. so you may have dug-up some Snow-drops? I like Narcissi. I so hope they make it and bloom for you next Spring.

Ooo there's no stopping her at the moment she seems to have loads of energy.

Oh may, she is so happy! You are doing something right.Way to go Orkie!

Just make sure they're made from an expandable material , we wouldn't want the Enforcer bursting out of her present I don't think she will return your kindness though, she doesn't do present giving. I might though

Do you think she will let me measure her hands and feet for such items? Oh no, I don't want her to destroy her gift so easily. All I{ hope for is some kinder growls or acknowledgement that I am an ally.

Being the Enforcer is both a gift and a cross to bare, the responsibility is enormous!

Oh I am sure. Just to keep that secret for the outside world is a real responsibility.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I love this :laughing: and the autumn colours are stunning.

The leaves are dropping or have dropped in my part of the world.

We only need ...

more posts to reach our goal of 3,500 by the end of November :lick:

I think we can do it. :bump:

 

[Long Lashes]

Pfft! I only write truths about my incredible hotness.

Your jokes are so funny! :floor:

"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the hottest of them all. Me!" :danc:

Lucky for me I had a Michelle and mirror pic.

Very pretty N2H!

I still think those sun kissed golden locks need chopping

Keep trying 'Lashes, keep trying.

I will, I will!

I would like to introduce you to my fab Hairdresser Vidal --->

<--- as you can see by my own N1H status , Vidal is the man to transform you into an almost N1H.

Leave it with me, I shall book you an appointment :danc:

so true. I have such a soft spot for unwanted plants.

You do indeed ... just don't get carried away and extend your kindness to unwanted animals or this could get out of hand

The previous owner did state she was being shipped bare -root, I assume to cut down on shipping cost. They can live out of media for some time. My Lumina and PV have been out of media since late- August. I was so curious what she would look like as I had never bought an Orchid online.

Its been a whole new experience for you buying an Orchid in this way and until now, I didn't realise that people sold plants on Ebay.

Another story I can tell in a book. Just imagine her travels over many states and into my home after being ignored for so long.

That's a great idea to include Tippys journey in your book From her point of view she might've been afraid of where she was going and what would happen? also, all the characters she met along the way , yes, it would make a fab chapter.

it looks as if she is developing a spike. It is at her base so I hope the move and new media doesn't upset her and make her stop the flower spike.

So hopefully the mystery of her colour will be solved soon, I cant wait to find out.

Here are 'Princess and 'Duchess .....

Spoiler

Little White Princess is on the left and Crimson Duchess on the right. Early colour changes.

Oh my goodness me! they look amazing!

The red on Crimson Duchess is very .... red Lol! ... ... what I mean is, that I didn't expect the colour to be so vibrant right away, I thought it would be faint and then become a stronger red. White Princess is doing well too! These plants are fascinating to see at this stage, thank you Michelle for taking the time to show me :hb:

Forgive me, I cant remember if you said that they need to stay in darkness all day long? or was it just for a few hours? I would love to know. I wonder how long it will take them to fully change?

That sounds interesting. so you may have dug-up some Snow-drops?

Yes I'm afraid so I was weeding and chucking all sorts out of the soil and I remember thinking - what are these pale little balls? - it was only later, much later, that it suddenly dawned on me that they might've been Snow Drop bulbs...doh!

Oh may, she is so happy! You are doing something right.Way to go Orkie!

She seems to thrive on a bit of neglect, mixed with gossip from the LL house

I would take her photo again to show you , but she isn't looking much different than usual.

Do you think she will let me measure her hands and feet for such items?

Oh sorry, I don't know.

You always could give it a try .... if you're feeling brave

All I{ hope for is some kinder growls or acknowledgement that I am an ally.

Good luck with that, I hope it works

 

[Long Lashes]

We are getting there!

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[Michelle Stevens]

Your jokes are so funny! :floor:

Very pretty N2H!

I still think those sun kissed golden locks need chopping

LOL, you and your scissors.

I will, I will!

I would like to introduce you to my fab Hairdresser Vidal --->

<--- as you can see by my own N1H status , Vidal is the man to transform you into an almost N1H.

My incredible hotness can teach Vidal a thing or two. I never trust a Hairdresser who wear glasses and is bald.

Leave it with me, I shall book you an appointment :danc:

You do indeed ... just don't get carried away and extend your kindness to unwanted animals or this could get out of hand

I know my limits. I got, a gift, of a "Plant Tower" today. A wire shelf for my plants, especially the Orchids.

Its been a whole new experience for you buying an Orchid in this way and until now, I didn't realise that people sold plants on Ebay.

I was curious of different coloured Orchids and saw several people sold them this way. One person had a few rescues which caught my eye and that is how Tippy came into my life. I'm trying to keep away from online Orchid buys for now as I have my hands full .... but Plant Tower had room for growth.

That's a great idea to include Tippys journey in your book From her point of view she might've been afraid of where she was going and what would happen? also, all the characters she met along the way , yes, it would make a fab chapter.

Just imagine being stripped naked and put into a box in total darkness not knowing where you were going. Poor little thing. I watered her today, BTW and I do think she is making a flower spike.

So hopefully the mystery of her colour will be solved soon, I cant wait to find out.

Indeed. Only her and Maizie are a mystery as to their colours but I think Maizie is a pinky. I'm curious as to how long it takes a flower spike to grow.

Oh my goodness me! they look amazing!

The red on Crimson Duchess is very .... red Lol! ... ... what I mean is, that I didn't expect the colour to be so vibrant right away, I thought it would be faint and then become a stronger red. White Princess is doing well too! These plants are fascinating to see at this stage, thank you Michelle for taking the time to show me :hb:

Oh, it was my pleasure. I'm so glad they have made it this long and are gearing-up for Christmas. I hope next year you will have a Poinsettia in similar condition so we can exchange notes. I'm curious as to how many leaves change colours.

Forgive me, I cant remember if you said that they need to stay in darkness all day long? or was it just for a few hours? I would love to know. I wonder how long it will take them to fully change?

I started in mid to late-September with boxing and covering them. Princess gets the box and Duchess the bag due to her size. I use a black trash bag. I cover them for about twelve hours. I do miss a day due to my work schedule on Saturday as they are uncovered but that doesn't seem to effect them. I'm tickled it's working. :hats:

Yes I'm afraid so I was weeding and chucking all sorts out of the soil and I remember thinking - what are these pale little balls? - it was only later, much later, that it suddenly dawned on me that they might've been Snow Drop bulbs...doh!

Oh no! I can understand. They are small and easily missed with the digging. So you will have Snow Drops next year? I so enjoyed seeing pictures of them.

She seems to thrive on a bit of neglect, mixed with gossip from the LL house

I would take her photo again to show you , but she isn't looking much different than usual.

I always enjoy your photos. The story of Orkie triggered my Orchid hobby so I owe so much to you and that plant.

Oh sorry, I don't know.

You always could give it a try .... if you're feeling brave

I don't know. It's not as if she sleeps for measurements, if she does she just reverts back to you. Let me thing.

Good luck with that, I hope it works

My hotness may have a black eye to get these measurements but I am determined. I'm sure she knows I wish to do her now harm.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

.... to go to #3500.

 

[Long Lashes]

:Clol:

I never trust a Hairdresser who wear glasses and is bald.

:floor: ... that's a very good point!

I got, a gift, of a "Plant Tower" today. A wire shelf for my plants, especially the Orchids.

How fantastic, what a perfect gift to give to you. I hope it fits all your Orchids neatly upon it and you will be able to keep your eye on them all together.

I was curious of different coloured Orchids and saw several people sold them this way. One person had a few rescues which caught my eye and that is how Tippy came into my life. I

Very interesting to know all this, I guess ebay sells absolutely anything. I daren't look in case I get carried away

. I watered her today, BTW and I do think she is making a flower spike.

This is a positive sign, she must like her new environment.

I'm curious as to how long it takes a flower spike to grow.

I have no idea either, but now you've got the chance to time it.

I'm so glad they have made it this long and are gearing-up for Christmas. I hope next year you will have a Poinsettia in similar condition so we can exchange notes.

This is my aim Michelle, I would love to be comparing notes with you about our Poinsettias this time next year. If only I can keep my new one alive long enough. I will try.

I started in mid to late-September with boxing and covering them. Princess gets the box and Duchess the bag due to her size. I use a black trash bag. I cover them for about twelve hours.

I must remember all this for when... or perhaps I should say" if " I get a chance to do the same.

I'm tickled it's working. :hats:

I bet you are and so am I. Nature is fascinating.

So you will have Snow Drops next year? I so enjoyed seeing pictures of them.

Hopefully we will, it was only a small patch of earth where I got carried away. We still have Snowdrop bulbs in other areas of the garden, so they should appear in late winter, early spring.

The story of Orkie triggered my Orchid hobby so I owe so much to you and that plant.

Its funny how things turn out isn't it and I'm so glad you're enjoying being an Orchid Whisperer :hb:

I don't know. It's not as if she sleeps for measurements, if she does she just reverts back to you. Let me thing.

Its a tricky situation Michelle. All I know is that the Enforcers hands and feet are about twice the size of mine. Does this help?

I'm sure she knows I wish to do her now harm.

I think she does too its just that she is so unpredictable. Be very careful!


EDIT - And how long have I been going around without a signature? where has it gone? when did it go?

I suspect those wretched gremlins! :fist:

 

[Long Lashes]

Happy Birthday Michelle Stevens
I've made you a cake

You don't mind if I share it out do you?

May you have a wonderful day!

als:​

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Happy Birthday Michelle Stevens
I've made you a cake

You don't mind if I share it out do you?

May you have a wonderful day!

als:​

Thank you so much for the birthday greetings and cake. Oh, chocolate, my favourite. Please share some with others at the TT Cafe.

You're such a good friend 'Lashes.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

:floor: ... that's a very good point!

How fantastic, what a perfect gift to give to you. I hope it fits all your Orchids neatly upon it and you will be able to keep your eye on them all together.

Indeed and it has room for my collection to grow if I happen to see another that needs a home. Some of my current window plants such as Khloe the Kalanchoe will need a place on Plant Tower to be away from any winter drafts from these pesky windows. I don't want them catching a nasty chill.

Very interesting to know all this, I guess ebay sells absolutely anything. I daren't look in case I get carried away

Indeed, one can find almost anything there. I have bought some Orchid bark and even ordered a LED plant light for Plant Tower from Ebay.

This is a positive sign, she must like her new environment.

She must or at least she's not upset by it which is good. I keep an eye on her spike each day. At some point I'll have to put in a post to keep the spike upright. It's all new to me.

I have no idea either, but now you've got the chance to time it.

Indeed! I assume Orkie has grown spikes? Do you post her spikes so they stay upright?

This is my aim Michelle, I would love to be comparing notes with you about our Poinsettias this time next year. If only I can keep my new one alive long enough. I will try.

As I've said, I'll be there all the way to assist you in caring for any future Poinsettias you may get. I'm sure by month's end they will be in the stores. The third time is the charm.

I must remember all this for when... or perhaps I should say" if " I get a chance to do the same.

It seems easy enough as long as one remembers to cover them each or nearly each day for about 12 hours. No light at all, complete darkness.

I bet you are and so am I. Nature is fascinating.

It is indeed and it happened so quickly. I never thought it would happen as I'm prone to mess these kind of things up. I guess 'Princess and
Duchess like me. I have another Poinsettia story I'll tell you next time which has been in a few months in the works.

Hopefully we will, it was only a small patch of earth where I got carried away. We still have Snowdrop bulbs in other areas of the garden, so they should appear in late winter, early spring.

Thank goodness! I so enjoyed seeing your Snowdrops in previous years.

Its funny how things turn out isn't it and I'm so glad you're enjoying being an Orchid Whisperer :hb:

Well I do some whispering but I'm not sure many listen. It's a fun hobby and some bright spot of my 2020 ... even though I bought my first two in 2019.

Its a tricky situation Michelle. All I know is that the Enforcers hands and feet are about twice the size of mine. Does this help?

It might! I will investigate any punch marks on walls and so-forth I've noticed from the Enforcer's rage to get a rough idea as to size. Her feet and going to be harder to measure. This seems like a good idea for a Christmas gift. :14:BTW, I notice the Enforcer has all ten of her fingers unlike you from two years ago. I'm glad that trend passed.

I think she does too its just that she is so unpredictable. Be very careful!

I'll approach her as a last resort. I don't want any bruises.

EDIT - And how long have I been going around without a signature? where has it gone? when did it go?

I suspect those wretched gremlins! :fist:

Oh my, they have struck again! They must want to see the Enforcer too. I would bet you signature is buried in the Spam forum.

Soon enough we'll have the Fairy with a wand.

How are you coping in this time of lockdowns my friend. Covid is again in the rise here in the states. It seems more restrictions are returning. With some talk of vaccines at least there is some light at the end of the tunnel in 2021.

 

[Long Lashes]

Indeed and it has room for my collection to grow if I happen to see another that needs a home.

Lol!.. don't tell me that the Plant Tower has room for an extra fifty

I have bought some Orchid bark and even ordered a LED plant light for Plant Tower from Ebay.

This Plant Tower sounds like its going to be very decorative

I assume Orkie has grown spikes? Do you post her spikes so they stay upright?

Yes, I have put little posts in to support her spikes. In fact, I'm just wondering how long she is going to keep on blooming for? she hasn't thrown a strop in ages

As I've said, I'll be there all the way to assist you in caring for any future Poinsettias you may get. I'm sure by month's end they will be in the stores. The third time is the charm.

Thank you. I will look forward to this new adventure.

I'm paying a visit to TESCOS tomorrow and will see if the Poinsettias have arrived, I wont be buying one yet because I need it to still be alive for Christmas

It seems easy enough as long as one remembers to cover them each or nearly each day for about 12 hours. No light at all, complete darkness.

Well its worked

I wonder what the theory is behind it? or maybe I should say .. the science behind it? its all too technical and clever for my brain to understand

I have another Poinsettia story I'll tell you next time which has been in a few months in the works.

What could this be? you sound mysterious

It's a fun hobby and some bright spot of my 2020 ... even though I bought my first two in 2019.

2020 hasn't been a good year, so its great you've had so many successes with your new hobby.

I will investigate any punch marks on walls and so-forth I've noticed from the Enforcer's rage to get a rough idea as to size.

Good thinking, I would suggest you visit the walls in the spam forum, the Enforcers had many a blow out in there.

BTW, I notice the Enforcer has all ten of her fingers unlike you from two years ago. I'm glad that trend passed.

Ooo how I enjoyed that trend, my hands had never looked so slender without thumbs.

When my Aliens get back I need to explore some new innovative fashion trends with them

I would bet you signature is buried in the Spam forum.

:hair: ... how dare the do this to me! so sneaky, I didn't even notice for a long time.

Soon enough we'll have the Fairy with a wand.

That reminds me, I need to bring her down from the attic and re-charge her magic wand

How are you coping in this time of lockdowns my friend. Covid is again in the rise here in the states. It seems more restrictions are returning.

Thank you for asking we are fine, apart from being fed-up of it all, but at the same time grateful that we are all managing to keep healthy. We have also had a second wave of the virus which has resulted in the whole of England being on lockdown again, the plan is (I think) to review the situation on Dec 2nd.

So what our Christmas will involve I don't know yet? I just cant see us being allowed to suddenly mix and get together as normal.

Sorry to hear that Covid is on the rise for you too, it must be especially difficult trying to follow what's happening and what's expected of you when you have a new President all at the same time. Do you think you will go back into a full lockdown again?

With some talk of vaccines at least there is some light at the end of the tunnel in 2021.

Yes, this has given us all a great sign of hope, just what we needed to lift our spirits. Its such a relief to know that all our lives might return to some sort of normality in the near future and of course... many lives could be saved.

Hope life for you is still going okay and that you enjoyed your birthday

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Lol!.. don't tell me that the Plant Tower has room for an extra fifty

Well maybe not an extra fifty, but maybe more in 2021. It has four levels. the bottom is for the supplies such as the media/bark, water, etc. The second level is empty now and the third and top levels have the Orchids and the Kalanchoe. I'm glad to have Plant Tower, as I call it, to organize my plants.

This Plant Tower sounds like its going to be very decorative

Indeed, planned light on level three. The flowering Orchids are on the open top level. Hobbies.

Yes, I have put little posts in to support her spikes. In fact, I'm just wondering how long she is going to keep on blooming for? she hasn't thrown a strop in ages

Orkie must be very happy! Does she have aerial roots, roots that wonder about above the bark/media?

Thank you. I will look forward to this new adventure.

I'm paying a visit to TESCOS tomorrow and will see if the Poinsettias have arrived, I wont be buying one yet because I need it to still be alive for Christmas

They should be in soon. I received 'Princess on 24 November of last year so they should be on their way. Whenever you decide to get one please keep me up to date. I so want to share the joys of these plants with you.

Well its worked

Indeed. They will not have the lush colourful leaves as last year as they are bigger but coloured nevertheless. A success of sorts and I welcome that.

I wonder what the theory is behind it? or maybe I should say .. the science behind it? its all too technical and clever for my brain to understand

Certainly science but I'm not sure why lack of sunlight in the Autumn would trigger this response. Again, they are native to Mexico which has more sunlight than we do this time of year.

What could this be? you sound mysterious

Alright here we go. Another Poinsettia. Last Spring I noticed a store next to where I live had a Poinsettia outside. This store is a Christian book thrift store of sorts that I walk past often. It sat outside on the street for months. I noticed it all Summer long and even went in during August as I found it dry and asked to water it. She, the store owner, agreed and I did so. I had hoped this older lady would eventually take it in as it seemed not to be all that well cared for. As Autumn arrived I hoped she would finally take it in if she cared for it as frost was soon to set in and that would kill this plant. Michelle had enough on 28 October as a nightly frost as possible and I took this plant in as I assumed this plant was abandoned to it's fate on the streets. The plant was in her previous Christmas wrapper which was full of water from rain days earlier. I assume it was donated to the store last season. I felt guilty with basically giving it a five-finger discount in the cover of night but it looked as if it was not cared for and just there until Mother Nature took it's life.

She is fine now in a window. Her leaves are much smaller than my two but the plant is about the same overall size. I got her too late to submit her to the same leave colour treatment as my other two. The last thing I needed was another Poinsettia but I hated seeing this thing either dry to the bone or awaiting death by frost. Michelle, the plant nabber. I doubt the old lady even cared and may have been relieved to be rid of it.

2020 hasn't been a good year, so its great you've had so many successes with your new hobby.

Something good from something bad.

Good thinking, I would suggest you visit the walls in the spam forum, the Enforcers had many a blow out in there.

Good idea!

Ooo how I enjoyed that trend, my hands had never looked so slender without thumbs.

When my Aliens get back I need to explore some new innovative fashion trends with them

If you ever go back to that trend I will trigger your lash-outs just to regenerate those missing fingers. I never understand the fashion of missing thumbs.

:hair: ... how dare the do this to me! so sneaky, I didn't even notice for a long time.

They are determined little gremlins. I wonder what they did to your signature.

That reminds me, I need to bring her down from the attic and re-charge her magic wand

Good idea! We'll need that magic soon, the whole world needs a magic fairy this year.

Thank you for asking we are fine, apart from being fed-up of it all, but at the same time grateful that we are all managing to keep healthy. We have also had a second wave of the virus which has resulted in the whole of England being on lockdown again, the plan is (I think) to review the situation on Dec 2nd.

So what our Christmas will involve I don't know yet? I just cant see us being allowed to suddenly mix and get together as normal.

This Christmas will be lonelier than most for so many. Are your restaurants open to limited seating? So far in the states I frequent they're at 50% occupancy for indoor eating. Are you limited by numbers to go into a place such as Tesco?

Sorry to hear that Covid is on the rise for you too, it must be especially difficult trying to follow what's happening and what's expected of you when you have a new President all at the same time. Do you think you will go back into a full lockdown again?

It's going to be an odd time but hopefully the new President will be better overall with this Covid fight. With our recent rises in Covid I would not be surprised with another strict lockdown. Winter looks bleak.

Yes, this has given us all a great sign of hope, just what we needed to lift our spirits. Its such a relief to know that all our lives might return to some sort of normality in the near future and of course... many lives could be saved.

Hope life for you is still going okay and that you enjoyed your birthday

Thank you for the kind wishes. I worked most of my birthday but I was okay with that. It was a quiet birthday as I've become accustomed to.

Yes indeed, let's hope these new vaccines will work and be out within the coming months. At least some positive signs.

 

[Long Lashes]

It has four levels. the bottom is for the supplies such as the media/bark, water, etc. The second level is empty now and the third and top levels have the Orchids and the Kalanchoe. I'm glad to have Plant Tower, as I call it, to organize my plants.

All this sounds fab! do you think you will continue to use it all year round or will it be a winter retreat?

ndeed, planned light on level three. The flowering Orchids are on the open top level.

I love this idea, a bit of lighting will some extra pizzazz, very stylish indeed

Does she have aerial roots, roots that wonder about above the bark/media?

erm? .... I'm not too sure? how embarrassing, I'm not half as attentive as you are Michelle. I will go and check her out and get back to you on this if I may.

They should be in soon. I received 'Princess on 24 November of last year so they should be on their way.

Lots and lots of Poinsettias in TESCO yesterday, their colours were very eye catching. They seemed very cheap too, but maybe I'm comparing the price to Orchids which tend to be more costly? I haven't bought one yet, thought I would leave it for a couple of more weeks.

Whenever you decide to get one please keep me up to date. I so want to share the joys of these plants with you.

Will do! als:

Certainly science but I'm not sure why lack of sunlight in the Autumn would trigger this response. Again, they are native to Mexico which has more sunlight than we do this time of year.

How strange. We could do with someone making a factional documentary about Poinsettias. it could also include THE RESCUE SQUAD who we chatted about last year, they're the ones who collect the abandoned Poinsettias

Another Poinsettia. Last Spring I noticed a store next to where I live had a Poinsettia outside. This store is a Christian book thrift store of sorts that I walk past often. It sat outside on the street for months. I noticed it all Summer long and even went in during August as I found it dry and asked to water it. She, the store owner, agreed and I did so. I had hoped this older lady would eventually take it in as it seemed not to be all that well cared for. As Autumn arrived I hoped she would finally take it in if she cared for it as frost was soon to set in and that would kill this plant

Oh my goodness, the poor plant was lucky to have survived for so long.

Michelle had enough on 28 October as a nightly frost as possible and I took this plant in as I assumed this plant was abandoned to it's fate on the streets. The plant was in her previous Christmas wrapper which was full of water from rain days earlier. I assume it was donated to the store last season. I felt guilty with basically giving it a five-finger discount in the cover of night but it looked as if it was not cared for and just there until Mother Nature took it's life.

Yay! Michelle to the rescue

She is fine now in a window. Her leaves are much smaller than my two but the plant is about the same overall size. I got her too late to submit her to the same leave colour treatment as my other two. The last thing I needed was another Poinsettia but I hated seeing this thing either dry to the bone or awaiting death by frost.

Just think, she was doomed to a life on the streets and with winter creeping up on us she wouldn't have survived. She must be sighing with relief at finding a home with you :hb:

Michelle, the plant nabber. I doubt the old lady even cared and may have been relieved to be rid of it.

You're not a plant nabber



You are the plant rescuer! and you just proved it again!

Btw:- did you use your emergency vehicle for this latest mission?

If you ever go back to that trend I will trigger your lash-outs just to regenerate those missing fingers. I never understand the fashion of missing thumbs.

Lol! ... I cant make any promises Michelle, my Aliens might have more adjustments they'd like to make on me :Clol:

This Christmas will be lonelier than most for so many.

That's very true. I don't think its going to be a Christmas when many people get together.

Are your restaurants open to limited seating? So far in the states I frequent they're at 50% occupancy for indoor eating.

They were open a month ago with limited seating , but now they're all locked down again.

I went past one of my favourite cafes last week and it looked completely empty, it had been stripped and had obviously closed down. I feel so sad for the owners, it was run by an Aunt along with her grown up niece and nephew (a family business) which they started up themselves, they were doing very well until the pandemic hit

Are you limited by numbers to go into a place such as Tesco?

Yes. TESCO now have traffic lights outside the main door. So if the lights are on green then customers can enter the store. When I went there yesterday the lights were on red and I had to wait about 10mins before they changed to green and then I could enter.

It's going to be an odd time but hopefully the new President will be better overall with this Covid fight. With our recent rises in Covid I would not be surprised with another strict lockdown. Winter looks bleak.

I wish you well with your new President and I would hope that he and his advisors will have the best systems to cope with the pandemic.

I worked most of my birthday but I was okay with that. It was a quiet birthday as I've become accustomed to.

I thought you would be working, did your colleagues know it was your birthday? and I think we have all had unusually quiet birthdays this year.

I hope all your plants behave themselves for you this weekend :gr:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

All this sounds fab! do you think you will continue to use it all year round or will it be a winter retreat?

Oh yes, it will be their home. I do place them in the windows on fair days when the sun is not as powerful. This Plant Tower saves me space for them and provides me space for more.

Plant Tower is a simple four tier wire shelf. Easy to put together. Not fancy in any way but functional.

I love this idea, a bit of lighting will some extra pizzazz, very stylish indeed

I'm eager to get this light but isn't being shipped in from California so it may be next week until it arrives. The extra light over Winter will be nice.

erm? .... I'm not too sure? how embarrassing, I'm not half as attentive as you are Michelle. I will go and check her out and get back to you on this if I may.

Most of my Orchids have them or at least had them when I first got them. Some people dislike these exposed and wondering roots but I like them.

Lots and lots of Poinsettias in TESCO yesterday, their colours were very eye catching. They seemed very cheap too, but maybe I'm comparing the price to Orchids which tend to be more costly? I haven't bought one yet, thought I would leave it for a couple of more weeks.

Oh joy! They are even more likely to be binned by early January than an Orchid. Poor Poinsettias. I hope you find one that is ready to life a full life as this time things will work out.

How strange. We could do with someone making a factional documentary about Poinsettias. it could also include THE RESCUE SQUAD who we chatted about last year, they're the ones who collect the abandoned Poinsettias

Oh yes, that would be so much fun. The idea of any good plant being binned make me sad. Poinsettias need whispers too.

Oh my goodness, the poor plant was lucky to have survived for so long.

Indeed, I thought it would have died in the heat of summer and lack of water. Poor thing, it had such small leaves compared to my two and my Mother's three.

Yay! Michelle to the rescue

I would feel uneasy if I let it die of frost. Poor thing needs a name. She knows the streets as she spend months on the street literally in her gold Christmas wrapper. Any name suggestions?

Just think, she was doomed to a life on the streets and with winter creeping up on us she wouldn't have survived. She must be sighing with relief at finding a home with you :hb:

She may have. She did have some poorly looking leaves that dropped by I gave her some ferilized water and she seems to like that. A little love goes a long way.

You're not a plant nabber

It was a similar situation that I found Early Rosa in back in May. An abandoned plant that just stuck with me. It would have been different if this plant was in a planter or something. It would have not have bothered as that would be thievery. This was a liberation, a rescue from certain death by frost. I'm surprised no one did any mischief to the plant while being left out there all alone for some long. I guess no one noticed her, poor thing.

You are the plant rescuer! and you just proved it again!

Btw:- did you use your emergency vehicle for this latest mission?

I like that! Oh I which there was a way to make a living doing such a thing.

No vehicle needed with this Poinsettia rescue as it was right in the neighboring building. Michelle used her hot legs to transport this rescue.

Lol! ... I cant make any promises Michelle, my Aliens might have more adjustments they'd like to make on me :Clol:

Oh, I hope these adjustments are minour if at all. I fear they may make things worse.

Any signs from these pesky alien friends of yours? It's been a long time.

That's very true. I don't think its going to be a Christmas when many people get together.

Indeed. It will be a sadly quiet Christmas. I hope this makes the Christmas of 2021 more special if things improve.

They were open a month ago with limited seating , but now they're all locked down again.

I went past one of my favourite cafes last week and it looked completely empty, it had been stripped and had obviously closed down. I feel so sad for the owners, it was run by an Aunt along with her grown up niece and nephew (a family business) which they started up themselves, they were doing very well until the pandemic hit

Oh no. So many small businesses are failing due to this pandemic. It is so sad. It beings one to tears just thinking of the hardships people have to go through when their dreams are shattered like this.

Yes. TESCO now have traffic lights outside the main door. So if the lights are on green then customers can enter the store. When I went there yesterday the lights were on red and I had to wait about 10mins before they changed to green and then I could enter.

What a great idea!

I wish you well with your new President and I would hope that he and his advisors will have the best systems to cope with the pandemic.

Thank you, we all need to get through this as soon as possible.

I thought you would be working, did your colleagues know it was your birthday? and I think we have all had unusually quiet birthdays this year.

I hope all your plants behave themselves for you this weekend :gr:

No, I didn't share my birthday as I didn't want to bring attention to myself while working. I do appreciate the attention and the thread hear really made my day. als:

Oh yes, they were on their best behavior as usual. :laughing:

 

[Long Lashes]

This Plant Tower saves me space for them and provides me space for more.

Plant Tower is a simple four tier wire shelf. Easy to put together. Not fancy in any way but functional.

This is just how I imagined it would look

It doesn't need to be fancy or ornate in any way because the plants will be the stars of the show. It also looks very spacious which is ideal. Do you need to put the Orchids on the top shelf? or are the other shelves roomy enough height wise to fit them?

I'm eager to get this light but isn't being shipped in from California so it may be next week until it arrives. The extra light over Winter will be nice.

Hope it arrives soon. The light will enhance the appearance of the plants even further...... don't go telling my Orkie any of this or she will get jealous and drop her blooms ..Lol!

Most of my Orchids have them or at least had them when I first got them. Some people dislike these exposed and wondering roots but I like them.

I am pleased to report that after a close inspection of Orkie this morning, that she does indeed have some aerial roots and if she is happy with these, then so am I

I would feel uneasy if I let it die of frost. Poor thing needs a name. She knows the streets as she spend months on the street literally in her gold Christmas wrapper. Any name suggestions?

What a sad image I have in my head of her still being wrapped in fading Christmas paper all year

A name? .... of the top of my head, how about? - The Nabber :Clol: or Alfrsco (due to her surviving outside)

no?

I will think of some more and get back to you.

I gave her some ferilized water and she seems to like that. A little love goes a long way.

I bet she cant believe her good luck that you came by the store when you did

It was a similar situation that I found Early Rosa in back in May. An abandoned plant that just stuck with me. It would have been different if this plant was in a planter or something. It would have not have bothered as that would be thievery. This was a liberation, a rescue from certain death by frost. I'm surprised no one did any mischief to the plant while being left out there all alone for some long. I guess no one noticed her, poor thing.

I would think that you've a keen eye for spotting neglected plants and you were right to take on Early Rosa and this latest Poinsettia, especially if they looked so shabby and forgotten. Your new Poinsettia was lucky that no one tried to kick her around or anything. Although, going unnoticed and ignored by everyone must've hurt.

Michelle used her hot legs to transport this rescue.

Michelle used what?
did you say spotty legs? :laughing:

Any signs from these pesky alien friends of yours? It's been a long time.

I have been given a message that they will return for Christmas! :hats:

so that means they will be bringing me my promised present and a Christmas present, two presents! :j1:

So many small businesses are failing due to this pandemic. It is so sad. It beings one to tears just thinking of the hardships people have to go through when their dreams are shattered like this.

I think its hit me more seeing with my own eyes some local businesses going or struggling. Its all so very cruel.

My doggy cafe is still struggling on, although they do have a good group of loyal customers. The cafe is closed right now due to the lockdown, but they are offering take-away drinks and cake.

No, I didn't share my birthday as I didn't want to bring attention to myself while working.

I know just what you mean. I never mention my birthday at work, but a couple of my friends/colleagues know my date of birth and if they're around on the day then they spill the beans, if they're not around I can get away with no one knowing

. I do appreciate the attention and the thread hear really made my day.

Well, you're obviously very well liked on TT

 

[Long Lashes]

we reached 3500 before the end of November!
:bump::bump: :bump::bump:

Thank you everyone!

:gidd::gidd::gidd:​

 

[Michelle Stevens]

This is just how I imagined it would look

It doesn't need to be fancy or ornate in any way because the plants will be the stars of the show. It also looks very spacious which is ideal. Do you need to put the Orchids on the top shelf? or are the other shelves roomy enough height wise to fit them?

My theory is that I can use this shelf in the future if I can think of a better place for the plants, but for now it's perfect for them.

I only put the Orchids with flower spikes on the top shelf as the lower shelves are slightly too narrow. I could get 8-10 plants per shelf. The third shelf is now empty until I need it and the bottom shelf just has bark, water, pots, ect.

Hope it arrives soon. The light will enhance the appearance of the plants even further...... don't go telling my Orkie any of this or she will get jealous and drop her blooms ..Lol!

LOL, well Orkie seems happy so whatever you are doing is right. I'm just eager to get this light but it still says it's in California. I'm not good at waiting for things. I'm sure the plants will be pleased once it finally arrives.

I am pleased to report that after a close inspection of Orkie this morning, that she does indeed have some aerial roots and if she is happy with these, then so am I

So good to hear. They are there looking for moisture in the air. When I bought Sunburst I notices her aerial roots had been cut which angered me. Now she has been growing more roots so I'm pleased.

I'm curious, how to you water Orkie? Do you rinse her off in the sink? I usually do that or let them soak for a few minutes if they are very dry.

What a sad image I have in my head of her still being wrapped in fading Christmas paper all year

I did take a photo of her back in August when I inquired on her water.

Spoiler

Her on the street in August and her today. She isn't changing colours as my other two are but that's okay.

A name? .... of the top of my head, how about? - The Nabber :Clol: or Alfrsco (due to her surviving outside)

no?

I will think of some more and get back to you.

I'm The Nabber. :shy: Hmm... maybe the photos will give you more ideas?

I bet she cant believe her good luck that you came by the store when you did

She has bounced back well. Her leaves were so tiny when I liberated her I was concerned but she seems to be pleased with her indoor situation. She's have been lost with the cold chill of the advancing winter. I noticed the mother of the curly Spider plants I picks my two from has died by frost at my work the past week. I'm thankful I picked those two babies. Me and my little plant world.

I would think that you've a keen eye for spotting neglected plants and you were right to take on Early Rosa and this latest Poinsettia, especially if they looked so shabby and forgotten. Your new Poinsettia was lucky that no one tried to kick her around or anything. Although, going unnoticed and ignored by everyone must've hurt.

Indeed, I was surprised as well no one at least knocked her over in the middle of the night. It's not as if the plant was ever taken in which really made me believe she was basically abandoned. Thanks for always listen to my plant stories.

Michelle used what?
did you say spotty legs? :laughing:

Those spots help draw even more eyes to my gorgeous legs.

I have been given a message that they will return for Christmas! :hats:

Did they say which Christmas? 2020, 2021, 2022?

How did you get their message?

so that means they will be bringing me my promised present and a Christmas present, two presents! :j1:

This should be good.

I think its hit me more seeing with my own eyes some local businesses going or struggling. Its all so very cruel.

My doggy cafe is still struggling on, although they do have a good group of loyal customers. The cafe is closed right now due to the lockdown, but they are offering take-away drinks and cake.

Indeed! At least the doggy cafe is holding up. I hear that your lock-down ends in 2 Dec? It's just hard to watch all those businesses fall to this pandemic.

I know just what you mean. I never mention my birthday at work, but a couple of my friends/colleagues know my date of birth and if they're around on the day then they spill the beans, if they're not around I can get away with no one knowing

Well you are well liked and it's obvious why. :group:

Well, you're obviously very well liked on TT

:site:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

we reached 3500 before the end of November!
:bump::bump: :bump::bump:

Thank you everyone!

:gidd::gidd::gidd:​

Woohoo! We did it! Thank you @DallasFanForever for helping us.