Good afternoon from me! A Wiped post! Some beauty in that!
The Clumsiness of It! : Good afternoon from me... - PMRGCAuk
The Clumsiness of It!
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Beautiful!
in reply to SheffieldJane
Self censored that one Jane. The write was worth it though!
SheffieldJane in reply to
I censor my best ones too that’s why I still have a couple of friends left. It’s off your chest, that’s the main thing. 😉
in reply to SheffieldJane
Too true. Actually the weight has gone from my chest to my gut! Must be gravity!
SheffieldJane in reply to
You and me both chum!
WOW! Amazing orange, tree like plant!!!!
in reply to
Japanese Maple Melissa.
in reply to
Ahhhhhh, I love it! beautiful.....
I love the pictures you post of the beautiful flowers in your garden Pepper.
in reply to Grants148
Thanks G. The post wasn't good so I deleted it! You must know how the brain goes AWL.
Very beautiful - lifts the spirits x
in reply to Pipalina
Thanks Pipalina. Such a good experience for yourself with the consultant, it makes a huge difference. My post, which was scrapped, was a rage at my clumsiness now as my wife (long term ME & always in remission) was having her afternoon nap & I was preparing a salad. Picked up a large piece of cheese to slice, dropped it straight on the metal waste bin! Talk about bang a gong!! Woke her up & pissed myself off too. Does't take much to kick off an irrational rage does it! All's well that ends well. Back to normal barmy now! ATB
Telian in reply to
OMG pep, I do exactly the same, him indoors napping and you can bet your bottom dollar something clangy happens, I've taken to going for the newspaper etc when he takes his after lunch nap - works well for me - I always try to be considerate but it can't be helped sometimes, I offer him ear plugs....looks at me as if I've got two heads. He can't climb the stairs too often so let him off for the nap, as long as he behaves himself! He's on his second warning.....
One thing out of control is the phone....you can't take them off the hook like the old ones - light bulb moment! .... maybe there's a function to mute it!
in reply to Telian
It's a Law of Nature! The harder you try to be quiet the more bloody noise you make!!! Try putting the phone in a bowl of water! If you mute it you may never put it on again!!
I turn mine off at the main switch. If you have an answer phone, you still get messages. I have had it off, and on to listen, for a few days now, as I have a chest infection and don't want to see/hear people!
Sounds a good idea - would have to look into the possibility as we have a Careline attached to our landline but thank you for the suggestion, that’s very thoughtful of you - all contributions welcome as they say. I hope your chest infection gets better soon, take care. X
I imagine as long as the Careline box is plugged in it doesn't matter what you do with your phone...
I’ve always been led to believe it needs the phone line. It can last a half hour or so without electricity but I will double check. It’s a while ago when the phones went down due to outside works and Careline were on to us immediately as they got a warning signal something was wrong. Again I need to check, thank you.
Pipalina in reply to
Hello Pepperdoggie - sorry for the delay in replying but I am still trying to "perk" myself up with the use of additional steroids I am sorry to say...but needs really must as I am feeling pretty lousy!
I really did (unexpectedly) have a very good experience with the consultant and he was so kind to me which was the last thing I expected. As I am sure you know, because of your wife having ME, it's all to often such a bloody battle trying to get anyone show any interest yet alone believe your illness is actually an illness.
Short fuses seem to be the way of the Pred world but at least you were only p....d with yourself on this occasion. I'm so impressed you were making the lunch!
Hope your weekend is going well...all the best - Kathy x
in reply to Pipalina
Done the food stuff for a long time Kathy. I'm the food greedy one here! Yes we've been through all the ME stuff too. Better now for her than 20 years ago when it was really bad. It's never far from the surface though if too much taken on!
You're having a tough time with other problems kicking in now but you couldn't have a better community of people to share your pains & experiences. Hope things pick or "perk" up for yourself. ATB
Gorgeous. Is the orange some sort of acer?
in reply to Marilyn1959
Yes. Marilyn. Looks like a Japanese Maple "Dissectrum" hybrid grown from collected ground seed from an arboretum about 15 years ago.
Lovely 😊
I have had to reduce my gardening to just quarter of an hour a day and yet still get a stiff neck and shoulder even though I'm weeding with the other hand. Do you find this?
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I do it by chipping away at the various tasks now rather than the over determined way I used to. My shoulders get more sore if I overdo it! Using a big watering can is a no no now. I do more walking with the smaller can which is probably more healthy as well. I'm trying to reduce the number of pots which are a pain in the dry weather. But I'm still tempted to split & pot stuff up,take cuttings, grow seed etc. I so enjoy the moments out there! Thinking more low maintenance all the time now though. It's a big part of my sanity & distraction. Sorry to hear you can only manage 15 mins now. I know how frustrating that must be for you being a keen gardener. ATB
Constance13 in reply to
How does “pain in the dry weather” feel?😏😂😂😂
in reply to Constance13
Better than in the cold or wet weather Constance! The pots required frequent watering during our dry Summer & it's a tedious job.
Beautiful they are , mine hasn't turned yet.
in reply to Telian
I've got seven T. Plus a " Snake Bark" coming along nicely. Never had any success with The Paperbark Maple seeds. Batsford Arboretum is great place to see them & Magnolias in the Spring.
We definitely have the same tastes..... The jury's out on owning a full grown Magnolia, even though they look stunning in the spring - next doors have a huge one that seems to thrive on the pruning. I have a 'miniature', about 5ft tall, which am keeping at that height, don't want the hassle next doors have - plus they need the space to flourish to their natural beauty. After our conversation re maples and the one I've got within my decking, think I'm going to move it this winter - as I'd like to take it with me when we move, I'll pot it initially do you think it will survive? it is established - I just want to see it as it was before I cut it down to it's current size.
in reply to Telian
We have Magnolia Soulangeana about !8' high. Needs a lot of space. The Stellata are the most compact & practical. Lost ours a few years ago. The problem with lifting an established tree or shrub is the damage/loss to the roots. This results in the roots not being able to support the loss of water through the leaves (transpiration) in the Spring. The old rule of thumb was to reduce foliage by 25/30% & with the biggest rootball you can get. It's a big shock to the tree in one go. Bonsai people often prune the roots & the tree gets use to it & grows new ones. Some modern nursery techniques cut & grow in situ till the tree is ready to be lifted. J. Maple leaves scorch in the wind anyway so a sheltered spot out of the wind would be helpful. Hope that helps. Monty.
I was just going to say my friend used to keep her Japanese maple roots permanently restricted so she could lift it and take with her. She did horticulture for a living.
in reply to PMRpro
Yes more or less growing in a container. Works till the roots go round & round run out of space! The roots can be pruned as in Bonsai though.
She pruned - the tree was in a small bed rather than in a pot.
Soothing picture! Calms me right down!
in reply to Sandy1947
That's great Sandy. Good Karma.
Sandy1947 in reply to
I’m in NY for the first time without my dog. Visited the dog park twice yesterday! Yes, the flowers help!
in reply to Sandy1947
A tough time. The good bits will win through eventually Sandy. ATB
Sandy1947 in reply to
I appreciate your compassionate words! Sleeping longer without my baby!
in reply to Sandy1947
Was invaded most nights of Peps last year! Fidgeting,snoring,farting,complaining combination we were! Lovely memories now. Sleep so important with this illness & probably on way then after 2 years of big emotional/surgery hits.
Sandy1947 in reply to
Went to the dog park today in NY to visit my friends and get lots of sympathy! Got bit by some random dog but it didn’t break the skin!
Always love your pics!!!
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