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[DallasFanForever]

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend and staying safe!!

9/11 is usually tough for me, as it is for everyone that lost relatives that day. But I think it’s important to be just as thankful for the people we know that survived as we are sad for the people we lost. And luckily I know quite a few that did survive.

I usually don’t watch any documentaries or videos from that horrible day cause it’s hard for me but today I came home from work and I watched quite a few 9/11 related things. It was difficult but I’m glad I did it now. It really makes you realize what’s important in life and what’s not.

 

[Long Lashes]

Oh I don’t know about that! I’ve had to remove my foot from my mouth on many threads lately.

I think it can be tricky writing on a forum or whatever because we can't see each others facial expressions or hear the tone of voice etc.. I guess that's why I use a lot emojis, probably too many

Although, I find it hard to believe that you my friend, have put your foot in it as often as you think. I will admit that I do sometimes post a comment and then maybe regret what I've said in case its taken the wrong way ... but that's just my own insecurities.

You only do it on this one.

Yes, but I've done it soooooo many times on this one, I don't know how you all put up with me .... oh and I have put my foot in it on the Music Forums too.

I’m so thankful for the senses of humor on this thread as I see it allows me to get away with a lot of sarcasm on my part

Oh me too. I enjoy sarcasm and dry humour along with a bit of madness like we have on here and you DFF are always making me laugh.

 

[Long Lashes]

9/11 is usually tough for me, as it is for everyone that lost relatives that day. But I think it’s important to be just as thankful for the people we know that survived as we are sad for the people we lost. And luckily I know quite a few that did survive.

Those are very wise words. I was so sorry to read in the 9/11 thread that you lost your cousin on that day, that must make the anniversary extra hard for you.

I didn't know anyone personally, but I've read a lot about all the innocent people caught up in that tragedy and read memories from their families and friends. Also, one of Mr L's friends used to work in the World Trade centre (near the top) he was in the US for five years before returning to the UK just one year before the attacks and he was distraught to lose so many ex-colleagues on that day.

I usually don’t watch any documentaries or videos from that horrible day cause it’s hard for me but today I came home from work and I watched quite a few 9/11 related things. It was difficult but I’m glad I did it now.

Maybe it was too raw for you to be able to watch the documentaries before? I'm not saying that your loss doesn't affect you as much it did 20 years ago as I know loss never goes away, but I'm glad for you that you were able to watch some of the programmes.

I remember on the day it happened our main TV stations (we didn't have as many stations back then) took all their usual programmes off air and we had the news about the US on continuously, I and so many people just sat watching and trying to make sense of it, the whole of the UK felt such sorrow for you all.



Your other cousin the Firefighter is very brave and selfless to have tried to save people. I recall watching people trying to naturally run away and get to safety, whilst the firefighters were rushing towards the danger ... what hero's they all are.

It really makes you realize what’s important in life and what’s not.

Yes, that's so true. I know I'm guilty sometimes of getting into a strop or worrying about things which are not important .... until I stop and remind myself how lucky we are. Hope yesterday passed okay for you DFF als:

 

[DallasFanForever]

Although, I find it hard to believe that you my friend, have put your foot in it as often as you think. I will admit that I do sometimes post a comment and then maybe regret what I've said in case its taken the wrong way ... but that's just my own insecurities

I quite often feel the same way, especially over on the Dallas threads LOL. It gets a little serious over there sometimes so I try to use my humor to diffuse the heat.

Yes, but I've done it soooooo many times on this one, I don't know how you all put up with me .... oh and I have put my foot in it on the Music Forums too.

I’m glad you said this cause I often wonder how you all put up with me to be honest. But I think it’s great when we put our own foot in our mouths. We’re human, and that’s what humans do. We all have our quirks.

Oh me too. I enjoy sarcasm and dry humour along with a bit of madness like we have on here and you DFF are always making me laugh.

Thank you Lashes! The truth is you all make me laugh just as much, probably more than I do all day. There are so many aspects to my job that unfortunately I don’t have a lot of time to joke around all day so I look forward to chatting on here. It helps balance things out.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Those are very wise words. I was so sorry to read in the 9/11 thread that you lost your cousin on that day, that must make the anniversary extra hard for you.

I appreciate that Lashes! What I’ll never forget about that day is I had no idea she worked in the World Trade Center. I knew she worked in Manhattan but I never made the connection. Apparently her company had just moved there from another building downtown. But I didn’t know that part so I assumed she was fine. But still I called her to make sure she was okay and there was no answer. And two days later I’m still calling her and there’s no answer. And I still didn’t get it. I just figured she was busy with all the madness going on up there at the time. And then I remember my mom telling me to sit down cause she had something to tell me. That was how I found out.

Also, one of Mr L's friends used to work in the World Trade centre (near the top) he was in the US for five years before returning to the UK just one year before the attacks and he was distraught to lose so many ex-colleagues on that day

That’s awful! I’ve heard so many terrible stories like this over the years. But at least he wasn’t there anymore. As bad as I’m sure he feels about his colleagues it must also be a relief for him and his family at the same time that he had left.

Maybe it was too raw for you to be able to watch the documentaries before?

It was. I tried to block everything out, as I’m sure many did. And I made so many trips to Manhattan over the years after the attacks, but was unable to go see the memorial. Just couldn’t do it. I’d look over there from wherever I was in New York and I’d want to go over there so badly but it just wasn’t possible. And then a couple of years ago I was in New York again and I finally went, but by myself. And the next thing I know I’m standing in front of the wall looking at her name, which really hit me hard. And I remember a woman and her daughter coming up to me and comforting me and telling me it was okay. They told me how they had lost their husband/father in the attacks And the next thing I know we’re all hugging and it’s like ur family, family joined by these senseless attacks but joined forever nonetheless.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Your other cousin the Firefighter is very brave and selfless to have tried to save people. I recall watching people trying to naturally run away and get to safety, whilst the firefighters were rushing towards the danger ... what hero's they all are.

You have to be a special kind of person to do that job. When he told me the story of that day and what he had to do, it’s incredible! He tried calling his wife to tell her he loved her many times that day but couldn’t even get through. The whole time he was in one tower saving lives he knew our other cousin was in the other tower. He was thinking about her constantly, trying to get over there so badly. But it just wasn’t possible. He had to stay where he was assigned and there just wasn’t enough time.

Hope yesterday passed okay for you DFF als:

It did my friend. And thank you for listening cause obviously I’m much worse today LOL.

Just kidding, I’m okay. It’s just always an emotional day for me.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Mr L thinks I'm getting carried away and he's probably right because today I ordered some 'Winter Acronite' bulbs. When I read that they bloom in early Jan/Feb I just couldn't resist.

They should (if they grow) look like this ...

You can never get carried away for plants ... says a person with 26 orchids and numerous other plants. Wow, these Winter Acronite look amazing. I have never seen them before. I'm sure their lovely yellow flowers will bring such beauty of the bleak winter landscape. Over here Crocuses are usually our first blooming outdoor plant of the year in February or March.

Its handy that your Mother is also a plant lover.

Indeed, but she is not attached to them as much as I.

Whatever happens with Venus at least you know she has already lived longer because of your intervention.

That is true. It's not an issue of trying to save her roots. Many have withered after I hopefully stopped the stem rot with cinnamon but I may have been to sloppy with the cinnamon. Poor little thing really has had it bad these past few months. I'll just keep at it and hope for the best for Venus.

I keep meaning to ask ...
did you name Bunny after our Bunny? .... Lol!

Yes, it just popped into my head. There is nothing that links the two but I needed a Bunny in my life as we have at TT Industries. Hopefully my orchid Bunny isn't as chaotic.

PV has given you so many happy memories , she even cheered you up during that first scary lockdown

Indeed. Each day is a gift to have PV. As one life may be near an end I have a keiki, baby orchid coming from the stem of Velly. I bought Velly in March as you may remember. Here is an image of the baby coming from her old flower spike.

Spoiler

Not only is Velly having a keiki but the keiki seems to have a bloom bud appearing. What is this plant trying to say to me?

They bloomed for about 3 months, they're now way past their best. I do love the blooms on Fuchsias.

Indeed they are so lovely! Do you have Chrysanthemums? They are starting to appear at the stores in our area.

Did I tell you about my Sweet Pea disaster? I had great plans to be able to cut bunches of Sweet Peas from my plant ...

apparently they like to be cut because the more you cut them, the more they grow. My Sweet Peas didn't like me or our garden and only grew to 4 inches in height and had just two blooms ........ I think I over-watered it :fp:

Oh no, too much love with the water. I've made that mistake too. At least you know what you did that hindered their growth. I do like Sweet Peas. My Mother has them. I do hope you have better luck next year. What colours were they?

Three. White, Yellow and Golden, the Bees love them and they bloom all summer long.

Indeed they are a bee favourite. Are your Sunflowers all droopy now?

I think Streetie deserves her own movie she's so special and is a great example of overcoming adversity.

Well I should just start with a book on Streetie. She's an example if not overlooking things in life even as simple as a plant.

I'm sure that whatever you do with Streetie she will just happily go with the flow. Its going to be a treat seeing your Poinsettias leaves changing colour again, its a fascinating process.

The nightly bagging will begin soon. I hope I have the same success as I did last year. I've been giving people advise of this and I better deliver this year.

And I need to decide if to risk buying another Poinsettia later in the year my success rate with these plants is zero.

What do you have to loose, besides a plant with will surely be tossed in January? Go for it my friend. You know the mistakes you made and have learned from them. Some plant is just waiting to be your next success story. I will be here to help you if needed.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

True. My Aliens only allow the hottest on TT to have special powers ... :danc:

.. so you've no chance Michelle

Your alien friends are obviously visually impaired.

Ooo I wish the TT Stone Quarry had been like the Fred Flintstone version, that would've been fun!

Indeed, it could have been as popular as the TT Cafe.

The TT Stone Quarry watched over by the harsh and unforgiving budgies is this one ...

I'm still recovering from the trauma

Oh my goodness, this looks so harsh indeed. At least on the positive side it gave you good exercise that will only multiply the strength of the Enforcer. Looking at that image I hope the Budgies gave you water during your days in the hot sun. Maybe I should give the Enforcer a Pickaxe as a new weapon to join the whip or would that cause anger? Michelle will go to her weapons dealer to see if I can have a custom Pickaxe made for you/The Enforcer.

 

[Long Lashes]

I quite often feel the same way, especially over on the Dallas threads LOL. It gets a little serious over there sometimes so I try to use my humor to diffuse the heat.

Well I know I would certainly appreciate your humour when things get heated, as I'm sure some other members must do

I’m glad you said this cause I often wonder how you all put up with me to be honest. But I think it’s great when we put our own foot in our mouths. We’re human, and that’s what humans do. We all have our quirks.

Exactly, no human is perfect, not even us believe it or not

This is why I love this thread because we can say as little or as much as we like and its all very relaxed and chilled.

Thank you Lashes! The truth is you all make me laugh just as much, probably more than I do all day. There are so many aspects to my job that unfortunately I don’t have a lot of time to joke around all day so I look forward to chatting on here. It helps balance things out.

I know what you mean and this is why I call TT my cottage in the country :site: glad you love it too DFF.

 

[Long Lashes]

I appreciate that Lashes! What I’ll never forget about that day is I had no idea she worked in the World Trade Center. I knew she worked in Manhattan but I never made the connection. Apparently her company had just moved there from another building downtown. But I didn’t know that part so I assumed she was fine. But still I called her to make sure she was okay and there was no answer. And two days later I’m still calling her and there’s no answer. And I still didn’t get it. I just figured she was busy with all the madness going on up there at the time. And then I remember my mom telling me to sit down cause she had something to tell me. That was how I found out.

What an awful shock that must've been, especially as you weren't aware that your cousin had changed office buildings, you would have no idea.

It was. I tried to block everything out, as I’m sure many did. And I made so many trips to Manhattan over the years after the attacks, but was unable to go see the memorial. Just couldn’t do it. I’d look over there from wherever I was in New York and I’d want to go over there so badly but it just wasn’t possible. And then a couple of years ago I was in New York again and I finally went, but by myself. And the next thing I know I’m standing in front of the wall looking at her name, which really hit me hard. And I remember a woman and her daughter coming up to me and comforting me and telling me it was okay. They told me how they had lost their husband/father in the attacks And the next thing I know we’re all hugging and it’s like ur family, family joined by these senseless attacks but joined forever nonetheless.

Oh this sounds very emotional, but special too especially when you saw her name. I know its awfully sad that you also met a woman and her daughter who lost their husband/father, but I hope it brought all three of you some comfort to be able to hug and share your sadness.

You have to be a special kind of person to do that job. When he told me the story of that day and what he had to do, it’s incredible! He tried calling his wife to tell her he loved her many times that day but couldn’t even get through. The whole time he was in one tower saving lives he knew our other cousin was in the other tower. He was thinking about her constantly, trying to get over there so badly. But it just wasn’t possible. He had to stay where he was assigned and there just wasn’t enough time.

What a hero he is and how torn he must've felt knowing his cousin also needed help in the other tower, that must've been torture for him. Whenever anyone mentions the twin towers the first image that always comes into my mind is the firefighters.

Thanks for sharing all this my friend, I'm sorry you were so personally affected ... I remember two days after the attacks how the UK came to a standstill as we all had a 3 minute silence for the USA. No one will ever forget.

 

[Long Lashes]

You can never get carried away for plants ... says a person with 26 orchids and numerous other plants.

... Ooo that did make me laugh .

Wow, these Winter Acronite look amazing. I have never seen them before. I'm sure their lovely yellow flowers will bring such beauty of the bleak winter landscape.

That's the plan my friend, I just hope they grow for me and if they do I will take some photos for you to see

I'll just keep at it and hope for the best for Venus.

How is she looking now?

Yes, it just popped into my head. There is nothing that links the two but I needed a Bunny in my life as we have at TT Industries.

What a great idea! I don't know why neither of us has thought of it before.

Oh wait if (or should I say when) you get another Orchid you might need to call it Nappy Natalie, we don't want any jealousy between these two

Hopefully my orchid Bunny isn't as chaotic.

I'm hoping she is, that would be funny

I have a keiki, baby orchid coming from the stem of Velly. I bought Velly in March as you may remember. Here is an image of the baby coming from her old flower spike.

Spoiler

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Wow, how amazing that is to see and how beautiful! :ty: I've never seen this happening before.

Not only is Velly having a keiki but the keiki seems to have a bloom bud appearing. What is this plant trying to say to me?

I'm sure the plant is telling you how happy it is and wants to reward you for looking after it so well

I do like Sweet Peas. My Mother has them.

They are so pretty, I must say your Mother grows a huge variety of plants, she's obviously a great gardener.

I do hope you have better luck next year. What colours were they?

They were white and pink, but so very tiny, too tiny.

. Are your Sunflowers all droopy now?

Yes they are, we only have two left now and they will probably go this weekend. I will miss them.

Well I should just start with a book on Streetie. She's an example if not overlooking things in life even as simple as a plant.

I would definitely buy that book :ex:

The nightly bagging will begin soon. I hope I have the same success as I did last year. I've been giving people advise of this and I better deliver this year.

I'm sure you will be successful again, you are even more experience of doing this then you were before.

What do you have to loose, besides a plant with will surely be tossed in January? Go for it my friend. You know the mistakes you made and have learned from them. Some plant is just waiting to be your next success story. I will be here to help you if needed.

You're right of course and I knew I could reply on you for advice which I will need, thank you.

 

[Long Lashes]

Your alien friends are obviously visually impaired.

How very dare you .... my Aliens eyesight is so good they can even see my bones , yes they have x-ray vision and apparently I'm hot both on the inside and the outside :danc:

Oh my goodness, this looks so harsh indeed. At least on the positive side it gave you good exercise that will only multiply the strength of the Enforcer.

The Enforcer is now twice as strong after working in the TT Quarry, you can thank the vicious budgies for that.

Looking at that image I hope the Budgies gave you water during your days in the hot sun.

We were allowed small sips of water only, it was harsh

Maybe I should give the Enforcer a Pickaxe as a new weapon to join the whip or would that cause anger?

That's very thoughtful of you The Enforcer enjoys getting gifts ...... never gives any but enjoys receiving them

Michelle will go to her weapons dealer to see if I can have a custom Pickaxe made for you/The Enforcer.

You have a weapons dealer? :eck: .. Lol!

 

[DallasFanForever]

This is why I love this thread because we can say as little or as much as we like and its all very relaxed and chilled.

My favorite thread! It’s not even close. I joined to talk about Dallas but it’s just a tv show that went off the air 30 years ago. It’s the people I’ve gotten to know on this site that makes me keep coming back. Keep that part between us though cause it kind of conflicts with my nickname. It’s bad for the image.

I know its awfully sad that you also met a woman and her daughter who lost their husband/father, but I hope it brought all three of you some comfort to be able to hug and share your sadness.

The part I left out is I still keep in touch with them. I visit them when I go up there now. Amazing how something like that can unite total strangers and turn them into friends but that’s what happened.

Thanks for sharing all this my friend, I'm sorry you were so personally affected

Thank you! It gets tough around the anniversary. This year was worse than usual and I wasn’t sure why to be honest.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

... Ooo that did make me laugh .

That number may be growing.

That's the plan my friend, I just hope they grow for me and if they do I will take some photos for you to see

I can't wait for that day. Best of luck with them.

How is she looking now?

I had to repot Venus again today as she was getting mold on her bark and some of her roots had died. She's been with me a little over a month now. Not looking too good as the stem rot took it's toll and the moving her from moss to bark added to the setback. Minta and Bunny also got the transfer as all my orchids to bark but it's a shock for them. Venus' leaves, the three she still has are not as firm as before and I just hope she pulls through. I think I stopped or greatly reduces her stem rot but it really set her back. I'm doing all I can. It was watering day here for the orchids so everyone got a evaluation. Some orchids do well with a transfer from moss to bark and other take more time.

What a great idea! I don't know why neither of us has thought of it before.

Oh wait if (or should I say when) you get another Orchid you might need to call it Nappy Natalie, we don't want any jealousy between these two

If I get a sleepy looking orchid that is the name it will get.

I'm hoping she is, that would be funny

LOL, I don't need too much orchid dramas unless it's positive drama.

Wow, how amazing that is to see and how beautiful! :ty: I've never seen this happening before.

I haven't either. I had read about the keiki/baby but not a bloom at the same time. I was so shocked when I first saw that.

I'm sure the plant is telling you how happy it is and wants to reward you for looking after it so well

That would be nice. I'm excited that I may have a new orchid, a parent and child combo. I look forward to the roots. With that I know she'll months down the road will be able to be removed and potted. I also have a basal keiki (from the base of the plant) on Sunburst, my #4 orchid, but it's always been there and I haven't separated them.

They are so pretty, I must say your Mother grows a huge variety of plants, she's obviously a great gardener.

Indeed she is. I have learned a lot from her. I can say the same for you father. I'm sure he has helped you so much with her plants.

They were white and pink, but so very tiny, too tiny.

I bet they are still lovely.

Yes they are, we only have two left now and they will probably go this weekend. I will miss them.

Oh no, well Summer is almost over. It never last too long. Are your days getting cooler?

I would definitely buy that book :ex:

I just have to write it and those on my rescue orchids as well.

I'm sure you will be successful again, you are even more experience of doing this then you were before.

That is true. I try to learn as much as I can.

You're right of course and I knew I could reply on you for advice which I will need, thank you.

It is my pleasure my friend.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

I like your newest avatar @Long Lashes!

How very dare you .... my Aliens eyesight is so good they can even see my bones , yes they have x-ray vision and apparently I'm hot both on the inside and the outside :danc:

:Clol: I'm glad you believe them.

The Enforcer is now twice as strong after working in the TT Quarry, you can thank the vicious budgies for that.

Oh my goodness. I'm eager in a way to see this new power displayed when trouble arises. That is one advantage of going through a few weeks of hard labour at the TT Stone Quarry.

We were allowed small sips of water only, it was harsh

Oh my! Those Budgies are ruthless.

That's very thoughtful of you The Enforcer enjoys getting gifts ...... never gives any but enjoys receiving them

That is good. As long as she knows I'm a friend and ally.

You have a weapons dealer? :eck: .. Lol!

Of course. He's Scottish too and wears a chrome mask. I've had meeting with him about weapons to combat your alien friends if they do harm to this Earth. :eck:

 

[Michelle Stevens]

My favorite thread! It’s not even close. I joined to talk about Dallas but it’s just a tv show that went off the air 30 years ago. It’s the people I’ve gotten to know on this site that makes me keep coming back.

Agreed! I enjoy talking about Dallas but the people one meet here make this place worth coming back daily.

Keep that part between us though cause it kind of conflicts with my nickname. It’s bad for the image.

Bad image? I like your username. We all bounce around here. :j1:

Thank you! It gets tough around the anniversary. This year was worse than usual and I wasn’t sure why to be honest.

It is indeed a tough anniversary.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Agreed! I enjoy talking about Dallas but the people one meet here make this place worth coming back daily.

Yes, it does for me, especially considering how nice you have all been to DFF since the very beginning.

Everyone have a nice weekend!!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Yes, it does for me, especially considering how nice you have all been to DFF since the very beginning.

It's so good having you here my friend. It's a close community. :group: I lurked here for years during the early days of the internet when it was associated with Ultimate Dallas. This place has changed a lot but so many of the regulars have remained. I like the forum format over the likes of Facebook or Twitter. One can have better conversation in this forum format.

Everyone have a nice weekend!!

I hope you had a nice weekend as well. Summer is almost over and it's starting to feel like Autumn with less sunlight.

 

[DallasFanForever]

It's so good having you here my friend

Thank you!! And the feeling is more than mutual. I think it’s great how you are such a huge Michelle Stevens fan. I know those later seasons aren’t very good but to me it’s all part of Dallas, and that includes all of the actors and actresses that performed. They did their best with what they had to work with.

I can honestly say I’ve forgiven you for shooting Susan Lucci now.

I hope you had a nice weekend as well. Summer is almost over and it's starting to feel like Autumn with less sunlight

My weekend was mostly work on Saturday followed by locking myself in the house Sunday.

I do love Autumn though. But we really don’t start getting a little cooler down here until early November. Then we start seeing 60 degrees here and there. I would like it to stay cooler for awhile but it never does unfortunately.

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Thank you!! And the feeling is more than mutual. I think it’s great how you are such a huge Michelle Stevens fan. I know those later seasons aren’t very good but to me it’s all part of Dallas, and that includes all of the actors and actresses that performed. They did their best with what they had to work with.

Exactly, they are only as good as the scripts they are given. It's good to see some Michelle fans here even thought they are few. I take a pride in being a fan of this often overlooked or even hated character and the lovely actress who portrayed her. There is something about those final season I do like. It's odd too as the seasons leading up to that #11 and #12 are some of my least favorites.

I can honestly say I’ve forgiven you for shooting Susan Lucci now.

And I forgot I wore Cliff's shirt and no pains while shooting Hillary Taylor.

Three years later I'm on AMC as Liz Sloan but never cross paths with Erica Kane.

My weekend was mostly work on Saturday followed by locking myself in the house Sunday.

If locking oneself in the house was on purpose, I've been there.

I do love Autumn though. But we really don’t start getting a little cooler down here until early November. Then we start seeing 60 degrees here and there. I would like it to stay cooler for awhile but it never does unfortunately.

I guess that is about time Hurricane season ends. Do you ever miss the cold winters of New York, especially around Christmas if I may ask?