Sometimes life can keep me away from this site as much as I want to be here.
I know exactly what you mean, I've just had a week like that
Indeed, next is setting Streetie up for her Summer location outside at my Mother's home. Since she was outdoor last year on the street she is accustomed to that life.
Ah, I am fond
Streetie, she's a toughie to have survived her rough start to life. How wonderful that she is going on vacation to your Mothers garden
She will need new soil as what she is in looks old and tired ... like some of those who challenge Michelle's hotness in the Last Post thread.
You never miss a chance ... :laughing:
I bought Snowie in November 2019 and she dropped her last blooms in early 2020. It was not until this past March that she woke-up. I had long thought she was just about to go into decline but it never really happened unlike some of my other early orchids.
This is so helpful to hear. I've moved
Orkie to the conservatory its so much lighter in there and warm at this time time of the year, so hopefully she will like it. Plus, she was making our hallway window look drab, people must've been thinking ...
"why do the LL family have a dead plant in the window"
this orchid I have named Carly.
That's a lovely name!
I don't want her to think I'm just talking to her for free rescue orchids but if she ever has one that is destined to be pinned I will gladly take them. I wanted to let her know this plant will be going to a good home. It's no different as if she were a dog or cat.
I'm sure the flower lady knows how enthusiastic you are otherwise she wouldn't pass the plants on to you. If I was her, I would be thankful that someone wants to take on the unwanted plants as its such a waste to bin them.
She did indeed and she gets misted nearly daily to help bring her back. Indeed, some TLC. This is one for the books.
How is she now? has she settled in?
So true. I have learned that if you find a distressed plant these stores are willing to drop the price. Now hotness does help, or at least that is what I have found.
If Hotness helps then I'm in with a good chance :danc:
Is TESCO the only place in your area that you frequent that has orchids?
I'm starting to notice plants in other stores too, store that don't usually sell them. I think plants have become more popular since the lockdown, as everyone had to spend more time in there gardens and the stores have caught onto this.
Did I tell you that one of the stores has been giving away free sunflower seeds? yes, free! can you believe it

I've already potted mine up and waiting to see them spring into life.
30 day in the
Telly Talk Jail!
The Budgie Judge did grant you time to work at the
TT Cafe but you have to report to the jail after your shift.
Jail??
Too late, these Budgies are strict and that snail massacre really moved the court and an example had to be made of you.
:floor: :floor:
. In addition to the 30 day sentence, you have to perform Hard Labour at the Telly Talk Stone Quarry on your days off from the cafe.
Not! ... the
Telly Talk Stone Quarry!
Michelle will watch her step after hearing about this.
Pfft!
Hey, at least the weather is nice this time of year.
Oh gee thanks
I had no reaction which is good.
I'm glad to hear this.
The nurse didn't faint but complemented me on the toned arms and seemed to want to feel my "guns" but I batted her away and just said "get on with this jab, this is not some sex show ". The sometime down side of incredible hotness.


I got a Pfizer vaccine which has a three week interval. Others I know have had Moderna which is four weeks. Johnson & Johnson was on jab only.
I had the Oxford Astra Zeneca and I do wonder if the side effects differ slightly between the different vaccines?
I get the impression there my have to be booster jabs later.
Yes, I've heard this too.
Did you get a card with your jab?
I got a small credit sized card yes, did you?
Progress but so much of the world is so far deep in this crisis.
Have you seen what's happening in India? its horrendous
All I can recommend it to let her see some sunlight and to keep her soil damp but not soaked. My four sit in the window sill this time of year and enjoy it. They dry out quicker but I know their habits. Come on Hope, pull through. You've made it this far.
I shall follow your good advice my friend.
BTW, how is Tiny Tim and your garden?
I'm still at battle with garden

every chance I get I'm out there pulling up those weeds and just as I think I've won ... up pop another family of weeds

... still, it keeps me fit and gets me out in the fresh air ..Lol
Tiny Tim is looking kind of dull at the moment, not sure he had a very good winter, so I'm hoping he will produce some more lovely green leaves and prove me wrong. I will tell him you were asking about him, it might cheer him up.
