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[Long Lashes]

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She's almost too good to be true

 

[Long Lashes]

Yes, they really do. I was always warned about this when I was younger but I didn’t believe it. Now I notice it happening. My tastes in food, TV shows, movies, music, even people, it’s all changed a lot.

I guess this must be quite normal. Most foods I hated as a child I now enjoy, apart from turnips, I can't stand turnips.

Oh no, we can’t have that!! Not the dreaded name change. But it would be fun to confuse people though.

This reminds me of the time I was thinking of changing my name on here .. I hadn't been here that long and I didn't like my name so I was considering changing it to @Miss Take or @Ms Steak and then I came to my senses and realised I was taking all this too seriously..Lol!

Oh, that’s okay Lashes! We’ve all accidentally killed something or other. Your behavior has been good since you got out so I’m sure they’re not watching you anymore.

I need to warn the snails and the slugs that I hope to be out in the garden next week weeding, if they've any sense they'll keep away.

I do love your daft questions!
I think if you have an injury due to lifting incorrectly it counts against you negatively on your review the next time. It’s kind of just a slap on the wrist. I think they take pity on the injured somewhat. Injuries are such a huge part of our job that I guess they figure they have to put up with it or there would be no one left.

Oh I see, thank you for answering another of my questions. I would think it would be impossible never to have an employee injured at some time or other in your line of work.

Not for me of course though. I was laying here after my surgery with my back all bandaged and getting text messages, “When are you coming back? Can you lift yet? Can you walk? Can you run? Can you come back and answer phones on light duty? What did the doctor say?”

No :eck: .. that's the very last thing you needed to hear. It just shows though, how indispensable you are DFF. I hope your workplace sent you some flowers and a Get-Well card.

Another one I do is “Uh.” I say it an awful lot in between words. I hate doing it but I notice it happening quite often. I wouldn’t mind if it was just “Uh” but sometimes it’s “Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh” and it makes me feel like an idiot.

Oh I do that at times. When I've given presentations I suddenly become aware that I'm saying "um" more than I usually do, I suppose its because it gives my brain a little rest as I concentrate on what I'm saying next? That's my excuse anyway


Have a good week ahead my friend, how all is well with you

 

[Long Lashes]

I'm sure by mid-May your outdoors will be suitable. They do like the sun and fresh air.

Oh, do you think I should try putting Biggie outside and see what happens? once the weather improves, that is?

We'll see how this year goes. I'm a bit nervous about it as Streetie as never been pruned.

Streetie is in for a treat your pruning will probably give her a new lease of life.

I never get bored of your images my friend. Never! I love your snowdrops.

You're too kind Lovely Michelle :ch:

What colour are the if I may ask? It is fun to see them close and re-open their blooms.

My tulips are bright pink, pastel pink and bright yellow. I didn't chose the colours because I just bought a bag full of mixed tulip bulbs, part of me didn't expect them to be a success, but they love our garden. They are past their best now, but if we get some sunny weather and they decide to open again I'll get out there and take a photo.

Oh, okay. I read that wrong. Remember Michelle is a hot blonde, that happens. Well hottest but we know that.

No worries my friend, I do remember the blonde bit, but what is this " hot" you speak of?

I'm sorry to hear that you never met your Grandad. At least you have this interesting story to keep his memory alive.

Yes, I have been told lots about him by my Mum, I'd love to have met him, but I was lucky to get to know my other grandad

.So many of my orchid family are blooming at this time.

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Both plant towers. It's a shame I don't have a more showy place to display them at this time. The lights work so much better on these shelves.They seems very happy.

Ooo Michelle! they look absolutely stunning! gorgeous! :love7: ... the colours are beautiful, how delicate the pale yellow looks. I think we can all agree that you have a bunch of happy orchids, they look fab, fab! fab!!
What a treat to see them :ty:

Spring is here. The crocuses are done as well as any snowdrops. We have tulips and daffodils in blooms now. The trees are in bud.

It sounds like you're at the same stage as we are. I noticed today that one of our apple trees has just started to blossom.

Who about in the Land of Long Lashes? Are you getting ready to start your garden?

I'm raring to go! I started today by planting some Sunflower seeds and also some Petunias, these are in the greenhouse for now because we are still getting some frosty nights.

Oh and I've just bought some Sweet Peas, I tried growing these last year intending to fill the house with vase full of colourful flowers, apparently the more you pick them the more they grow. Anyway, I ended up picking two tiny flowers .. yes just two, it was pitiful :laughing: ... hopefully I will be more successful this year.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Most foods I hated as a child I now enjoy, apart from turnips, I can't stand turnips.

I don’t think I’ve ever had a turnip. What I couldn’t stand as a kid, and you’re probably not gonna believe this, was peanut butter and jelly. I just never liked it. And I still won’t touch it.

This reminds me of the time I was thinking of changing my name on here .. I hadn't been here that long and I didn't like my name so I was considering changing it to @Miss Take or @Ms Steak and then I came to my senses and realised I was taking all this too seriously..Lol!

Those are funny and clever names too but I prefer Long Lashes. If I may ask the daft question for a change my friend, is there a story behind your nickname that you’d like to share? Or was it just something you thought of on a whim?

Dallas Fan Forever actually has a long convoluted history behind it. It involved a 10 year old boy, a suitcase, a certain Dallas cliffhanger in 1985, and my one attempt at running away from home LOL

I need to warn the snails and the slugs that I hope to be out in the garden next week weeding, if they've any sense they'll keep away.

I will pray for them to stay away. And I will pray for them even more if they choose to stay.

I would think it would be impossible never to have an employee injured at some time or other in your line of work.

Yes, it’s unavoidable really. It’s just a question of when. I’ve been very lucky for 24 years on that job. Luckily only minor injuries so far.

No :eck: .. that's the very last thing you needed to hear. It just shows though, how indispensable you are DFF. I hope your workplace sent you some flowers and a Get-Well card.

Thank you Lashes!! But I honestly don’t remember any get well cards or flowers. There were a lot of phone calls and that helped. I got really down after surgery. I think I was feeling sorry for myself.

When I've given presentations I suddenly become aware that I'm saying "um" more than I usually do, I suppose its because it gives my brain a little rest as I concentrate on what I'm saying next? That's my excuse anyway

Oh, the dreaded presentations!! The word alone gets me nervous. I can’t do those at all. I get so tongue tied and I start biting my lip until I draw blood. I was once giving one in high school that went so bad that I gave up, walked out of the room, went into the hall and screamed and then came back in to finish. The whole class erupted but I don’t think my teacher found it too funny. She just shook her head.

Have a good week ahead my friend, how all is well with you

You have a nice week too my friend. And stay safe!!

 

[Biggie]

Oh, do you think I should try putting Biggie outside and see what happens? once the weather improves, that is?

If I may, you should try putting Biggie outside when the weather improves. This Biggie always feels like a weight has been lifted off him when winter gives way to spring.

On an opportunistic tangential note, I have to salute you three main protagonists here for not only keeping this thread an interesting and informative read, but for also all appearing in the top 5 of the Most Messages and Highest Reaction Score lists. That's @DallasFanForever @Michelle Stevens and @Long Lashes all quite impressive work.

I thought it noteworthy....

 

[Biggie]

I’m very thankful for the people I’ve gotten to know on here so far. I know it sounds corny but it’s made a difference in my life.

To me, I have no reason to doubt you, going solely by your comments and interactions with other stalwarts on this thread, I believe I'm witness to bonds taking form and coalescing into something meaningful and valued. Seriously, well done, enjoy the harvest of your labour's. Keep doing what you are doing, because you are doing it right.

 

[DallasFanForever]

To me, I have no reason to doubt you, going solely by your comments and interactions with other stalwarts on this thread,

Hey, you’re a stalwart on this thread too my friend. Don’t forget that!

I'm witness to bonds taking form and coalescing into something meaningful and valued.

I joined this site to talk about Dallas. That was all I expected. It sounded like fun. And then this whole other world opened up. I think I literally feel closer to some people on this board than I do to my own family.

(My family doesn’t need to know that of course)

Seriously, well done, enjoy the harvest of your labour's. Keep doing what you are doing, because you are doing it right

Thank you Biggie! These are very kind words. It’s good to be appreciated!

 

[Biggie]

I joined this site to talk about Dallas. That was all I expected. It sounded like fun. And then this whole other world opened up. I think I literally feel closer to some people on this board than I do to my own family.

I stumbled across this site when using my time constructively at work by surfing the internet looking for showbiz gossip et cetera. After circling back a few time I thought... Hey why not join, and contribute, and whatever.

I'm so pleased I did, my expectations have been exceed. I look forward the reading the post on TT in general but a select few always get my attention first. Even in threads I don't contribute to. Do you see what I'm trying to get across....

I sometimes wonder if my ramblings make sense to the readers, but then sometimes it's for my benefit as much as it's the recipient's. If that makes sense... That said, after due consideration, it's all gold!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

On an opportunistic tangential note, I have to salute you three main protagonists here for not only keeping this thread an interesting and informative read, but for also all appearing in the top 5 of the Most Messages and Highest Reaction Score lists. That's @DallasFanForever @Michelle Stevens and @Long Lashes all quite impressive work.

I thought it noteworthy....

Thank you! We are far from our goal (well @That Bowie Girl's). I thought by 2024 we would hit 10,000 but that seems unlikely as we have yet to reach 5000. No big deal. As long as this site and we the members remain we'll get there having fun along the way. I'm glad you stopped by as for years it seemed that only very few people bothered to explore this thread or even the Games section. Thank you @Biggie for being a part of this thread.

 

[Biggie]

Thank you! We are far from our goal (well @That Bowie Girl's). I thought by 2024 we would hit 10,000 but that seems unlikely as we have yet to reach 5000. No big deal. As long as this site and we the members remain we'll get there having fun along the way. I'm glad you stopped by as for years it seemed that only very few people bothered to explore this thread or even the Games section. Thank you @Biggie for being a part of this thread.

Ah Michelle The Lovely, I appreciate your words.

I do enjoy TT more than I initially anticipated, and I hope that I contribute in a positive manner overall, even if it doesn't make sense.

Drop mic and exit stage left...gotta go gotta go more pipes to bake up.

 

[Biggie]

Oh I forgot to mention that the applause was well received

 

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[Long Lashes]

DFF and everyone, I'm sorry for the late responses, we went away at Easter for longer than I anticipated.

I don’t think I’ve ever had a turnip.

Ooo keep away

What I couldn’t stand as a kid, and you’re probably not gonna believe this, was peanut butter and jelly. I just never liked it. And I still won’t touch it.

This really surprises me, I wrongly assumed all Americans would like it, which is silly of me. Its something I keep meaning to try as I've never had it.

. If I may ask the daft question for a change my friend,

Lol!... You may ask me daft questions anytime

is there a story behind your nickname that you’d like to share? Or was it just something you thought of on a whim?

No clever story I'm afraid. Its just that I do have naturally long lashes and I was stuck and couldn't think of anything else.

Dallas Fan Forever actually has a long convoluted history behind it. It involved a 10 year old boy, a suitcase, a certain Dallas cliffhanger in 1985, and my one attempt at running away from home LOL

What an imaginative child you where . I used to plan running away from home, especially after I had been in bother for something, but I was always too lazy to do it, I liked my home comforts too much to rough it

But I honestly don’t remember any get well cards or flowers. There were a lot of phone calls and that helped. I got really down after surgery. I think I was feeling sorry for myself.

I would definitely have sent you some flowers and a card. Good to hear you got a lot of phone calls, its always comforting to know others are thinking about you. I'm not surprised you got down after surgery, you'd been through a heck of a lot of trauma.

Oh, the dreaded presentations!! The word alone gets me nervous. I can’t do those at all. I get so tongue tied and I start biting my lip until I draw blood.

I'm not a fan of presentations either. I've had to do them through my job and it did get easier, but I never stopped being nervous .. which in a way kept me on my toes.

I was once giving one in high school that went so bad that I gave up, walked out of the room, went into the hall and screamed and then came back in to finish. The whole class erupted but I don’t think my teacher found it too funny. She just shook her head.

Oh no


Hope all is good with you DFF and that they are not working you too hard.

 

[Long Lashes]

If I may, you should try putting Biggie outside when the weather improves. This Biggie always feels like a weight has been lifted off him when winter gives way to spring.

Thank you Biggie, I will take your advice, especially as you are the expert on 'Biggies'. I'm just glad I've managed to keep my Biggie alive this long after Christmas.

On an opportunistic tangential note, I have to salute you three main protagonists here for not only keeping this thread an interesting and informative read, but for also all appearing in the top 5 of the Most Messages and Highest Reaction Score lists. That's @DallasFanForever @Michelle Stevens and @Long Lashes all quite impressive work.

I talk too much, I know I do but thank you.

I also agree with @DallasFanForever and @Michelle Stevens that you too are an important part of this thread. I like it when Members know they can pop-in or out as often or as little as they like.

I do enjoy TT more than I initially anticipated, and I hope that I contribute in a positive manner overall, even if it doesn't make sense.

Your contributions are always a good read

 

[Long Lashes]

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Ewww, I can't stand them. Bat least they're a healthy food so Replika is getting one of her fruit & veg five a day

 

[DallasFanForever]

DFF and everyone, I'm sorry for the late responses,

That’s never a problem Lashes. No apology necessary my friend!

This really surprises me, I wrongly assumed all Americans would like it, which is silly of me. Its something I keep meaning to try as I've never had it.

Not this American! And everyone I know pretty much thinks I’m nuts that I won’t eat a good ol’ PB & J sandwich. I had one when I was a kid and I thought it was the worst thing I ever tasted. Maybe I would like it now, who knows? But no one can get me to revisit it.

No clever story I'm afraid. Its just that I do have naturally long lashes and I was stuck and couldn't think of anything else.

LOL!! I figured it was something that simple.

What an imaginative child you where

Yes, well, maybe back then but now it’s much harder to imagine I notice. It takes too much energy as we get older.

I used to plan running away from home, especially after I had been in bother for something, but I was always too lazy to do it, I liked my home comforts too much to rough it

I stayed for the food. That was my primary concern.

I would definitely have sent you some flowers and a card. Good to hear you got a lot of phone calls, its always comforting to know others are thinking about you. I'm not surprised you got down after surgery, you'd been through a heck of a lot of trauma.

Thank you Lashes!! Looking back on it I think I made it more than it was though. I shouldn’t have gotten down after it was over. There was plenty of time to get down later when the bills started coming in.

I'm not a fan of presentations either. I've had to do them through my job and it did get easier, but I never stopped being nervous .. which in a way kept me on my toes.

I’m glad they got easier for you. They never did for me though. Til this day I can’t talk in large group settings. When they acknowledge me for something in a meeting or give me an award I grab it and run out of there as fast as possible with no speech. Can’t do it, sorry

Hope all is good with you DFF and that they are not working you too hard.

24 years and I’m still waiting for a slow day. I’m gonna assume it’s not happening anytime soon

I hope all is well with you too my friend!
Stay safe!!

 

[Long Lashes]

That’s never a problem Lashes. No apology necessary my friend!

Thank you DFF

Not this American! And everyone I know pretty much thinks I’m nuts that I won’t eat a good ol’ PB & J sandwich. I had one when I was a kid and I thought it was the worst thing I ever tasted. Maybe I would like it now, who knows? But no one can get me to revisit it.

Do you ever eat peanut-butter at all? I sometimes have it on toast if I'm in that sort of a mood. Have you ever tried a jelly sandwich? we call it jam and a jam sandwich brings back memories of childhood for me. Except we called them jam-butties

Looking back on it I think I made it more than it was though. I shouldn’t have gotten down after it was over. There was plenty of time to get down later when the bills started coming in.

Don't be so hard on yourself my friend, you can't help how you feel. I don't think any of us can predict how we will feel after such a trauma, your emotions must've been all over the place.

Til this day I can’t talk in large group settings. When they acknowledge me for something in a meeting or give me an award I grab it and run out of there as fast as possible with no speech. Can’t do it, sorry

Lol! .. one of my friends is just like you she can't bare being acknowledged for anything at work in front of everyone, she always says she would rather be ignored than singled out.

24 years and I’m still waiting for a slow day. I’m gonna assume it’s not happening anytime soon

24 years? heck no, I don't think you will get a quiet day. At least in your business you will always have a job, but its a shame you don't occasionally get a lazy day to catch your breath.

 

[DallasFanForever]

Do you ever eat peanut-butter at all?

Never. Can’t stand it, although I do love peanut butter chocolate if that makes any sense at all LOL

And I never really went for jelly either. Maybe one day soon I’ll try a peanut butter and jelly sandwich again just to see if I like it any more than I did as a kid.

Don't be so hard on yourself my friend, you can't help how you feel. I don't think any of us can predict how we will feel after such a trauma, your emotions must've been all over the place.

I appreciate you saying that Lashes! I do think we can be our own worst enemy at times. I couldn’t describe my emotions that week if I tried. I remember making my last delivery the day before surgery and sitting in front of this house crying for a few minutes, wondering if it was the last delivery I would ever make. I was also sitting there hoping they didn’t have any cameras catching me crying. And I remember later that day going to the hospital for the dreaded pre-op visit. That wasn’t fun, and as I’m walking all depressed back to my car I get a text from my arch nemesis at work, the girl who pranked me but somehow lived to tell about it. And she texts me just three words, the nicest three words in the English language that you can say to someone. So now I’m crying again like when I was in front of that last house and I texted her back that these three little words better not be another prank cause I’m really not in the mood for her games right now. Her response, although I can’t repeat it here, did a good job of convincing me she meant what she said. So it was a very emotional week. The best part though was waking up in the hospital after it was all over and hearing that nurse punching her computer keys. That’s the first thing I remember hearing when I woke up. It’s such a normal sound but it’s become one of my favorites since then because it was the first thing I heard, followed by her telling me that it’s all over and I’m gonna be fine.

Lol! .. one of my friends is just like you she can't bare being acknowledged for anything at work in front of everyone, she always says she would rather be ignored than singled out.

Well, at least I’m not the only one. I avoid meetings whenever possible for the most part, or I just stand way in the back so I will not get noticed. Hiding behind bigger people than me or women with a lot of hair also helps I notice.

a lazy day to catch your breath

I would love one of these! It never really slows down in our business. I guess I do have slower days than others but it stays pretty steady for the most part.

Have a good week my friend!

 

[Michelle Stevens]

Oh, do you think I should try putting Biggie outside and see what happens? once the weather improves, that is?

I hope Biggie is doing well as we enter May. How is he doing? He should be okay if you are not having any freezing temps.

Streetie is in for a treat your pruning will probably give her a new lease of life.

Streetie is now outside and will be pruned soon.

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I took this image on Sunday, 1 May. She made it through with Winter. Princess and Duchess are soon to follow.

My tulips are bright pink, pastel pink and bright yellow. I didn't chose the colours because I just bought a bag full of mixed tulip bulbs, part of me didn't expect them to be a success, but they love our garden. They are past their best now, but if we get some sunny weather and they decide to open again I'll get out there and take a photo.

I so adore tulips. Ours are in full to later blooming here.

How are your other plants?

No worries my friend, I do remember the blonde bit, but what is this " hot" you speak of?

Yes, I have been told lots about him by my Mum, I'd love to have met him, but I was lucky to get to know my other grandad

It's those stories that get passed along that keep people alive. Hopefully when we are gone someone has stories to tell about us.

Ooo Michelle! they look absolutely stunning! gorgeous! :love7: ... the colours are beautiful, how delicate the pale yellow looks. I think we can all agree that you have a bunch of happy orchids, they look fab, fab! fab!!
What a treat to see them :ty:

My orchids are in full bloom. The love for these plants it paying off. They are returning love in their own way.

Here is little Flyleaf. I didn't know what colour her blooms would be but she let me know last week.

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These mystery orchids are fun to watch. She was one of three I have bought from a lady in Indiana.

It sounds like you're at the same stage as we are. I noticed today that one of our apple trees has just started to blossom.

I recon they are in full bloom or past bloom by now?

I'm raring to go! I started today by planting some Sunflower seeds and also some Petunias, these are in the greenhouse for now because we are still getting some frosty nights.

How did this turn out? I'm embarrassed it's taken me so long to get back to this thread.

Oh and I've just bought some Sweet Peas, I tried growing these last year intending to fill the house with vase full of colourful flowers, apparently the more you pick them the more they grow. Anyway, I ended up picking two tiny flowers .. yes just two, it was pitiful :laughing: ... hopefully I will be more successful this year.

I hope too that you have a successful year. Did you plant any tomatoes this year?