Spring has sprung! YAY.

Just up for a cup of tea after a noise woke me.. empty bin blew over.

Summer is almost here…if the nights stay cool, I can hack it…

Good morning Happy Potter…TEA?? Whaaat? Is your coffee maker broken??

Dinetta said:

Good morning Happy Potter…TEA?? Whaaat? Is your coffee maker broken??

I had to sleep. there’d be no sleep to be had with the coffee I drink! lol

G’morning.
The painter is arriving shortly , this is ‘Finishing Day’ for the painting of the main rooms :)

I’m foggy headed after waking and couldn’t go back to sleep. Never mind. Worse has happened.

It’s raining :D

I think the change of weather as we ease from one season to the next, plays havoc with our body clocks and so we feel out of sorts at these times…my theory anyhow…

Dinetta said:

I think the change of weather as we ease from one season to the next, plays havoc with our body clocks and so we feel out of sorts at these times…my theory anyhow…

Or an age thing. My bones are saying ‘oh no, not another digging season coming up’, lol!

As we age we need less sleep, less food, and less stimulation. So don’t get too excited lest you develop a ‘nervous condition’ LOL

the missus is home and being so well spoilt that she looks better than me.
she’s all clear eyed and chirpy in bed with a book.
she’s got 120 sick days in reserve too – she might be here til xmas !!

total cloud cover and mistry rain.

Arvo all. Overcast and windy here but temp not too bad. Spring is springing. The wattle looks fantastic!

1. son has been home for a few days and as usual has been working hard in the garden for me. He’s planted out my Diggers’ Club purchases (a pomegranate and female kiwifruit plant). He went home today though :(

Mum is also staying with me and will be here till I take her back to the specialist next week…and guess what…the ulcer has finally healed YAY!!! So theoretically no more operations!!

Hi AnneS, throw your hat in the corner!

pepe said:

the missus is home and being so well spoilt that she looks better than me.
she’s all clear eyed and chirpy in bed with a book.
she’s got 120 sick days in reserve too – she might be here til xmas !!

Crikey mate. You need to burn a few pots and break something.

AnneS said:

Arvo all. Overcast and windy here but temp not too bad. Spring is springing. The wattle looks fantastic!

1. son has been home for a few days and as usual has been working hard in the garden for me. He’s planted out my Diggers’ Club purchases (a pomegranate and female kiwifruit plant). He went home today though :(

Mum is also staying with me and will be here till I take her back to the specialist next week…and guess what…the ulcer has finally healed YAY!!! So theoretically no more operations!!

hi Anne. good news all round :)

Hello. I’m home again. I’ve been readind the topics but I think I’ll give Aug ’10 a miss.

S/A turned on beautiful weather for us. We’ve got them scared down there. You have all noticed that I turned winter off too. Spring is taking over….fast.

No rain happened on our acres while we were away so I’ve been watering since we got back yesterday. Have just heard on the news that the dry won’t be with us for long and that better than average rains are expected for the next 3 months. Yay! I suppose we’ll be trying to dry some garden beds out if it’s true. What ever happened to “normal” rain?

Longy said:

pepe said:

the missus is home and being so well spoilt that she looks better than me.
she’s all clear eyed and chirpy in bed with a book.
she’s got 120 sick days in reserve too – she might be here til xmas !!

Crikey mate. You need to burn a few pots and break something.

..or send the missus out to work…

AnneS said:

Arvo all. Overcast and windy here but temp not too bad. Spring is springing. The wattle looks fantastic!

1. son has been home for a few days and as usual has been working hard in the garden for me. He’s planted out my Diggers’ Club purchases (a pomegranate and female kiwifruit plant). He went home today though :(

Mum is also staying with me and will be here till I take her back to the specialist next week…and guess what…the ulcer has finally healed YAY!!! So theoretically no more operations!!

Good news about your mum :)

Kiwi fruit!! that’s an exciting thing to grow, hope it goes well.

why are we in august??
because spring has popped up and driven us crazy.

i managed to help my daughter do some weeding today. like everywhere else her paths grew wild with weeds whilst she was inside reading books. looking better now.

it felt Spring like this morning with the sun out and too warm for long sleeves. Cooled down again though and lots more rain forecast for the weekend.

here ‘tis. Might try and stay on track….

Dinetta said:

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Make your own, my mum used to.

Might get more of a “bite” in it, too…the commercial stuff is a bit weak these days…

Just looked up a couple of recipes! Condensed milk, golden syrup, coffee essence, almond essence….I thought it was just whiskey and cream????

Not at all. And it is wicked tasty.

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Dinetta said:

Might get more of a “bite” in it, too…the commercial stuff is a bit weak these days…

Just looked up a couple of recipes! Condensed milk, golden syrup, coffee essence, almond essence….I thought it was just whiskey and cream????

Not at all. And it is wicked tasty.

I was going to make my own and I think I had the same recipe you saw because I mis read 1 and 2/3rd cups of whiskey as 12 and one third cups..

Coulda blown me ‘ed off.

What a day. Been busy. Have so many tomatoes I had to make up some tomato cooking sauce with the excess. Biscuits were due for the kiosk. More watering to be done. Winter washing which takes so much longer to do than the summer stuff. Roses and hibiscus pruned and fertilised. Chook to cook for dinner and a rest. Now here I am.

Happy Potter said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Just looked up a couple of recipes! Condensed milk, golden syrup, coffee essence, almond essence….I thought it was just whiskey and cream????

Not at all. And it is wicked tasty.

I was going to make my own and I think I had the same recipe you saw because I mis read 1 and 2/3rd cups of whiskey as 12 and one third cups..

Coulda blown me ‘ed off.

ROTFLUTS!!

pomolo said:

What a day. Been busy. Have so many tomatoes I had to make up some tomato cooking sauce with the excess. Biscuits were due for the kiosk. More watering to be done. Winter washing which takes so much longer to do than the summer stuff. Roses and hibiscus pruned and fertilised. Chook to cook for dinner and a rest. Now here I am.

Wow, I’m impressed…congratulations on getting all that done in one day…didn’t know you pruned Hibiscus tho’?

Dinetta said:

pomolo said:

What a day. Been busy. Have so many tomatoes I had to make up some tomato cooking sauce with the excess. Biscuits were due for the kiosk. More watering to be done. Winter washing which takes so much longer to do than the summer stuff. Roses and hibiscus pruned and fertilised. Chook to cook for dinner and a rest. Now here I am.

Wow, I’m impressed…congratulations on getting all that done in one day…didn’t know you pruned Hibiscus tho’?

Pretty normal I think.

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Don’t worry about the recipe just drink the 12 cups of whiskey. lol.

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Okies, there’s a few here plus helpful comments:

Make your own Bailey’s recipes

pomolo said:

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Don’t worry about the recipe just drink the 12 cups of whiskey. lol.

Been a long time since I drank whiskey on its own…since my Dad died about 23 years ago as a matter of fact…a congenial glass of whiskey on the rocks whilst Mum slaved over dinner…good times…

Dinetta said:

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Okies, there’s a few here plus helpful comments:

Make your own Bailey’s recipes

Well there are enough recipes there to try a different one every year till 2025 I reckon.

I have to go and answer some mail D. I’ll chat further on the morrow. Night.

pomolo said:

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Don’t worry about the recipe just drink the 12 cups of whiskey. lol.

Oh getting the visual.. us all sloshed and trying to make the baileys recipe. lol!

Well after my slow start to the day, I did manage to get some productivity out of me old bod. I washed windows and re hung curtains :)

I will clean the desk tomorrow, lol.

Got the 3 daughters plus partners for tea tomorrow night so I’m deciding what to cook for 8, then off to bed.

pomolo said:

Dinetta said:

Dinetta said:

Looking up some more Bailey’s recipe…looking for the one with 12 and one third cups of whiskey!! :P

Okies, there’s a few here plus helpful comments:

Make your own Bailey’s recipes

Well there are enough recipes there to try a different one every year till 2025 I reckon.

This one sounds niceeee..

You’ll need
200g milk chocolate
400g can sweetened condensed milk
750ml evaporated milk
300ml thin cream
1 tblsp instant coffee
3 tsp boiling water
750ml Scotch whisky
Here’s how
1. Place chocolate into a heat-proof bowl or double saucepan. Stir over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
2. Gradually add condensed milk, whisking briskly as mixture thickens. Continue whisking until completely blended.
3. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and gradually add evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth. Add cream, coffee (dissolved in boiling water) and Scotch whisky. Mix well, then pour into sterilised bottles.

Store in refrigerator for up to three months.

Merry Christmas – these make terrific gifts!

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

Happy Potter said:

pomolo said:

Dinetta said:

Okies, there’s a few here plus helpful comments:

Make your own Bailey’s recipes

Well there are enough recipes there to try a different one every year till 2025 I reckon.

This one sounds niceeee..

You’ll need
200g milk chocolate
400g can sweetened condensed milk
750ml evaporated milk
300ml thin cream
1 tblsp instant coffee
3 tsp boiling water
750ml Scotch whisky
Here’s how
1. Place chocolate into a heat-proof bowl or double saucepan. Stir over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
2. Gradually add condensed milk, whisking briskly as mixture thickens. Continue whisking until completely blended.
3. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and gradually add evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth. Add cream, coffee (dissolved in boiling water) and Scotch whisky. Mix well, then pour into sterilised bottles.

Store in refrigerator for up to three months.

Merry Christmas – these make terrific gifts!

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

opps.
Makes: 8 × 300ml bottles.

bluegreen said:

it felt Spring like this morning with the sun out and too warm for long sleeves. Cooled down again though and lots more rain forecast for the weekend.

Fan’s on here.

Where’s my winter????????

Happy Potter said:

This one sounds niceeee..

You’ll need
200g milk chocolate
400g can sweetened condensed milk
750ml evaporated milk
300ml thin cream
1 tblsp instant coffee
3 tsp boiling water
750ml Scotch whisky
Here’s how
1. Place chocolate into a heat-proof bowl or double saucepan. Stir over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Remove from heat.
2. Gradually add condensed milk, whisking briskly as mixture thickens. Continue whisking until completely blended.
3. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and gradually add evaporated milk. Whisk until smooth. Add cream, coffee (dissolved in boiling water) and Scotch whisky. Mix well, then pour into sterilised bottles.

Store in refrigerator for up to three months.

Merry Christmas – these make terrific gifts!

Source: Better Homes and Gardens

I’d saved that one already, did you see (I’m pretty sure it’s this one) where somebody needed for an extra pair of hands, to hold the sauce pan whilst stirring the chocolate??? I could be wrong but…

Also, I think it makes 8 × 300 ml bottles…the size bottle Bailey’s that I was buying is 700 ml…there’s a bigger size than that…

Happy Potter said:

opps.
Makes: 8 × 300ml bottles.

8, was it? I wasn’t far off…

bubba louie said:

bluegreen said:

it felt Spring like this morning with the sun out and too warm for long sleeves. Cooled down again though and lots more rain forecast for the weekend.

Fan’s on here.

Where’s my winter????????

Air conditioner at the office, first time since I don’t know when this year….

Dinetta said:

Happy Potter said:

I’d saved that one already, did you see (I’m pretty sure it’s this one) where somebody needed for an extra pair of hands, to hold the sauce pan whilst stirring the chocolate??? I could be wrong but…

Also, I think it makes 8 × 300 ml bottles…the size bottle Bailey’s that I was buying is 700 ml…there’s a bigger size than that…

The sticky condensed milk and melted chocolate would take some mixing, so what I’d do is melt the choc in the mixer bowl over a metal jug of simmering water, then put the bowl onto the mixer stand with the whisk and add the other ingredients.

Morning, up and attem. Altho I slept in and it was worth it, no headache :)

I have to go get a bottle of stout for a big beef and mushroom casserole, so I will have a look at how much Irish whisky costs.

Cooking most of the day today ( desk clean in between dishes lol).
Tonights meal is, tempura cauliflower for starters, beef casserole with cheese sourdough toasts, then citrus pudding.

I best get cracking.

Happy Potter said:

Morning, up and attem. Altho I slept in and it was worth it, no headache :)

I have to go get a bottle of stout for a big beef and mushroom casserole, so I will have a look at how much Irish whisky costs.
Cooking most of the day today ( desk clean in between dishes lol).
Tonights meal is, tempura cauliflower for starters, beef casserole with cheese sourdough toasts, then citrus pudding.
I best get cracking.

that’s a fantastic menu HP – forum members to be seated by 7.30pm ?

pepe said:

Happy Potter said:

Morning, up and attem. Altho I slept in and it was worth it, no headache :)

I have to go get a bottle of stout for a big beef and mushroom casserole, so I will have a look at how much Irish whisky costs.
Cooking most of the day today ( desk clean in between dishes lol).
Tonights meal is, tempura cauliflower for starters, beef casserole with cheese sourdough toasts, then citrus pudding.
I best get cracking.

that’s a fantastic menu HP – forum members to be seated by 7.30pm ?

Oh I wish I could cook up a banquet for all of yous! I could do it no probs at all.

I’m using up frozen meats that I’d frozen in bigger lots before GS left home, so there’s no better way to get (lure) the family to the table once again :D
One of the un married girls partners states he will have to marry the gal for the food he gets. He even sends me text messages to ask whats for tea tonight LOL.

Happy Potter said:

One of the un married girls partners states he will have to marry the gal for the food he gets. He even sends me text messages to ask whats for tea tonight LOL.

the way to a man’s heart…

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

One of the un married girls partners states he will have to marry the gal for the food he gets. He even sends me text messages to ask whats for tea tonight LOL.

the way to a man’s heart…

MIne married me in spite of the fact I had trouble putting the vegetables on the plate the same time as the mea, on the same night…used to cook the meat one night for myself, and the vegetables the next night…

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

One of the un married girls partners states he will have to marry the gal for the food he gets. He even sends me text messages to ask whats for tea tonight LOL.

the way to a man’s heart…

Mine married me in spite of the fact I had trouble putting the vegetables on the plate the same time as the meat, on the same night…used to cook the meat one night for myself, and the vegetables the next night…

spot the corrections

pomolo said:

Dinetta said:

pomolo said:

What a day. Been busy. Have so many tomatoes I had to make up some tomato cooking sauce with the excess. Biscuits were due for the kiosk. More watering to be done. Winter washing which takes so much longer to do than the summer stuff. Roses and hibiscus pruned and fertilised. Chook to cook for dinner and a rest. Now here I am.

Wow, I’m impressed…congratulations on getting all that done in one day…didn’t know you pruned Hibiscus tho’?

Pretty normal I think.

I chop mine back every now and then, to stop it getting to a monstrous size. It’s living on borrowed time though.. it will go as part of the demolition process.

I’ve got a cold! It’s all that hugging and kissing rellies in SA I betcha. Grandson had a cold and insisted on kissing poor old Nanna whether I wanted it or not. Bless his little cotton socks.

It’s quite warm here again today. Rain is just around the corner so (they) tell us. By Sunday is the word. Just had a look at BOM and Adelaide is getting a deluge ATM.

Not much to report today because I’m feeling sorry for myself. I’m going off to have a sulk somewhere.

pomolo said:

I’ve got a cold! It’s all that hugging and kissing rellies in SA I betcha. Grandson had a cold and insisted on kissing poor old Nanna whether I wanted it or not. Bless his little cotton socks.

It’s quite warm here again today. Rain is just around the corner so (they) tell us. By Sunday is the word. Just had a look at BOM and Adelaide is getting a deluge ATM.

Not much to report today because I’m feeling sorry for myself. I’m going off to have a sulk somewhere.

My sister was helping look after her two sick grandsons, who had colds along with their parents, and now she’s got pneumonia.

G’day you llot.
Had a few showers here this arvo, less than 5mm though.
We could do with an inch or so.
Today i caught a small joey eastern grey roo.
He has been wandering about on his own for a few days and came thru the yard today
panicked, probably from crossing the road.
Other roos he approached were shooing him away.
So i grabbed him and took him to wires.
Helped a mate put a roof on his boat lean to.
Oh yeah i got 5m3 of cow shyte delivered yesterday too. That’ll be handy.
One of those chooks i swapped for the cat made an egg today. Good girl.
Not sure which one. Maybe it was neither but i am giving them the benefit of the doubt.
What else? Oh yeah, Mrs is cookin me a feed. Good girl.

pomolo said:

I’ve got a cold! It’s all that hugging and kissing rellies in SA I betcha. Grandson had a cold and insisted on kissing poor old Nanna whether I wanted it or not. Bless his little cotton socks.

It’s quite warm here again today. Rain is just around the corner so (they) tell us. By Sunday is the word. Just had a look at BOM and Adelaide is getting a deluge ATM.

Not much to report today because I’m feeling sorry for myself. I’m going off to have a sulk somewhere.

Well he should be wearing woollen socks if he has a cold.
That might be the problem.
Hope you are feeling better Pom.
I got a bit of a cold in PNG but i stuck me ‘ead under the cold tap and it went next day.

lightning thunder rain and wind in big doses today.

i turned all electrics off and deplugged them.
lightning real close…..and the two poodles wanted to sit on my head when the thunder unleashed itself (seemingly) on top of my house.

i’m alright – nothing 12 glasses of scotch won’t fix – (just joking).
sieze yus inda morning.

bubba louie said:

pomolo said:

I’ve got a cold! It’s all that hugging and kissing rellies in SA I betcha. Grandson had a cold and insisted on kissing poor old Nanna whether I wanted it or not. Bless his little cotton socks.

It’s quite warm here again today. Rain is just around the corner so (they) tell us. By Sunday is the word. Just had a look at BOM and Adelaide is getting a deluge ATM.

Not much to report today because I’m feeling sorry for myself. I’m going off to have a sulk somewhere.

My sister was helping look after her two sick grandsons, who had colds along with their parents, and now she’s got pneumonia.

Is that what I’ve got to look forward to?

Longy said:

G’day you llot.
Had a few showers here this arvo, less than 5mm though.
We could do with an inch or so.
Today i caught a small joey eastern grey roo.
He has been wandering about on his own for a few days and came thru the yard today
panicked, probably from crossing the road.
Other roos he approached were shooing him away.
So i grabbed him and took him to wires.
Helped a mate put a roof on his boat lean to.
Oh yeah i got 5m3 of cow shyte delivered yesterday too. That’ll be handy.
One of those chooks i swapped for the cat made an egg today. Good girl.
Not sure which one. Maybe it was neither but i am giving them the benefit of the doubt.
What else? Oh yeah, Mrs is cookin me a feed. Good girl.

good job with the joey. poor little tucker was probably very frightened and confused. glad the new chooks are showing their gratitude too :)

Longy said:

pomolo said:

I’ve got a cold! It’s all that hugging and kissing rellies in SA I betcha. Grandson had a cold and insisted on kissing poor old Nanna whether I wanted it or not. Bless his little cotton socks.

It’s quite warm here again today. Rain is just around the corner so (they) tell us. By Sunday is the word. Just had a look at BOM and Adelaide is getting a deluge ATM.

Not much to report today because I’m feeling sorry for myself. I’m going off to have a sulk somewhere.

Well he should be wearing woollen socks if he has a cold.
That might be the problem.
Hope you are feeling better Pom.
I got a bit of a cold in PNG but i stuck me ‘ead under the cold tap and it went next day.

You can bet your boots I aint putting my head under the cold tap. I better not mention to DIL about the woollen socks either. I’m probably already the MIL from hell.

Longy said:

G’day you llot.
Had a few showers here this arvo, less than 5mm though.
We could do with an inch or so.
Today i caught a small joey eastern grey roo.
He has been wandering about on his own for a few days and came thru the yard today
panicked, probably from crossing the road.
Other roos he approached were shooing him away.
So i grabbed him and took him to wires.
Helped a mate put a roof on his boat lean to.
Oh yeah i got 5m3 of cow shyte delivered yesterday too. That’ll be handy.
One of those chooks i swapped for the cat made an egg today. Good girl.
Not sure which one. Maybe it was neither but i am giving them the benefit of the doubt.
What else? Oh yeah, Mrs is cookin me a feed. Good girl.

I’d love to have seen you chasing the joey. They are inclined to weave and dart all over the place. Come to think of it you must have been pretty good to get him at all.

pepe said:

lightning thunder rain and wind in big doses today.

i turned all electrics off and deplugged them.
lightning real close…..and the two poodles wanted to sit on my head when the thunder unleashed itself (seemingly) on top of my house.

i’m alright – nothing 12 glasses of scotch won’t fix – (just joking).
sieze yus inda morning.

I thought it was pretty wild down there. Glad you’re safe Pepe.

Just me ‘eh with a bit of imput from BG. I’ll go see what else I can find to pute about.

pomolo said:

Just me ‘eh with a bit of imput from BG. I’ll go see what else I can find to pute about.

still here lurking :)

Lurking and got Simon and Garfunkel belting it out :D

Gorgeous meal with the girls and their fellas. We all get our sad/happy news out and with a 100 big hugs all round to help or congratulate, we all go on our merry ways again with smiling faces :D
One daughter to her beau “ if you’re sad, this is the place to come, ‘cause you will always leave happier”. That was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard one of mine say. I will carry that statement in my heart forever and ever.

Leftover food snaffled into take away containers by the young man food fan, for his mum.

Lot’s of laughter with 2 iphones ‘argueing’ with each other with that ‘tom cat’ application. One phone records and plays it back funny, then the other chimed in with a repeat. What a crack up lol!

Ice is ready for baileys on the swing seat… getting ready to listen to the rain.

Happy Potter said:

One daughter to her beau “ if you’re sad, this is the place to come, ‘cause you will always leave happier”. That was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard one of mine say. I will carry that statement in my heart forever and ever.

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

One daughter to her beau “ if you’re sad, this is the place to come, ‘cause you will always leave happier”. That was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard one of mine say. I will carry that statement in my heart forever and ever.

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

Awww BG. Don’t be sad. ((((((BIG HUGS)))))) for my nice friend.

Gees anyone got a boat ? .. rain rain and more rain..

Nitey nite. I love going to sleep to the sound of rain :)

Happy Potter said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Just looked up a couple of recipes! Condensed milk, golden syrup, coffee essence, almond essence….I thought it was just whiskey and cream????

Not at all. And it is wicked tasty.

I was going to make my own and I think I had the same recipe you saw because I mis read 1 and 2/3rd cups of whiskey as 12 and one third cups..

Coulda blown me ‘ed off.

maybe that’s the one me mum made?

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

Yeah Longy, Im not a big movie fella myself as well, first one I’ve seen this year. Love the series movie was good to.

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

Yeah Longy, Im not a big movie fella myself as well, first one I’ve seen this year. Love the series movie was good to.

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

Yeah Longy, Im not a big movie fella myself as well, first one I’ve seen this year. Love the series movie was good to.

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

I’d blame dinetta, bluegreen and bubba for his english improvements….

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

Yeah Longy, Im not a big movie fella myself as well, first one I’ve seen this year. Love the series movie was good to.

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

Yep Love the series of it, To be Honest it’s one of the Many I have read Cover to cover and keep picking them up. So it has improved more over the last year, just need to work on my spelling. Thanks longy.

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

Yeah that sounds delicious VG.
Compost away.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

Yeah that sounds delicious VG.
Compost away.

Alright then, turn it once or twice a week, or would you normally let it just sit there for the first week or two?

I think the poor s’ozzies might be swimmin soon.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/04/3002509.htm

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

sounds fine to compost.

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

Yeah that sounds delicious VG.
Compost away.

Alright then, turn it once or twice a week, or would you normally let it just sit there for the first week or two?

I turn it when i can be bothered.
You can do it everyday of you want.
Once a week is fine too.

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

Yeah that sounds delicious VG.
Compost away.

Alright then, turn it once or twice a week, or would you normally let it just sit there for the first week or two?

turn it when you feel like it…. strong young lad like you could turn it 3 times a week I reckon’. But watch out for those knees of yours.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

Yeah that sounds delicious VG.
Compost away.

Alright then, turn it once or twice a week, or would you normally let it just sit there for the first week or two?

I turn it when i can be bothered.
You can do it everyday of you want.
Once a week is fine too.

Ah k, so when I’ll just do it when the skid steer is out in the paddock.

Happy Potter said:

I think the poor s’ozzies might be swimmin soon.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/04/3002509.htm

Yes Leigh creek is up towards Moomba, where the company i contract to has a huge contract. They keep getting shut down fro rain, then they finally get back to full production again and the rain comes back. Prior to this rain, they’d had 4 times their annual rainfall already.

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Alright then, turn it once or twice a week, or would you normally let it just sit there for the first week or two?

I turn it when i can be bothered.
You can do it everyday of you want.
Once a week is fine too.

Ah k, so when I’ll just do it when the skid steer is out in the paddock.

That’s cheatin VG.

22 mls in my rain guage in 4 hours overnight. Everything is drenched :D
And more today apparently..

I have prepped well. The fish pond is full, the big tub full. Blu tack plugged into the ‘man made’ guttering holes. The mini orchard is going great and if it wasn’t for these holes it would be bone dry.

Chooks are near swimming and there’s not a shred of evidence of any hay from the bale I threw in there. The next bale will go in tomorrow.

Brekky time.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

I turn it when i can be bothered.
You can do it everyday of you want.
Once a week is fine too.

Ah k, so when I’ll just do it when the skid steer is out in the paddock.

That’s cheatin VG.

I’ll do you a deal Veg, you come on over with that skid steer and I’ll feed you up… hehe

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Longy said:

I turn it when i can be bothered.
You can do it everyday of you want.
Once a week is fine too.

Ah k, so when I’ll just do it when the skid steer is out in the paddock.

That’s cheatin VG.

Yeah, It might be. Made the compost bins/bays so the bucket fits in.

Happy Potter said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Ah k, so when I’ll just do it when the skid steer is out in the paddock.

That’s cheatin VG.

I’ll do you a deal Veg, you come on over with that skid steer and I’ll feed you up… hehe

depends on how I get down.

veg gardener said:

Happy Potter said:

Longy said:

That’s cheatin VG.

I’ll do you a deal Veg, you come on over with that skid steer and I’ll feed you up… hehe

depends on how I get down.

I was joking deary :) Those machines aren’t allowed on roads.

Happy Potter said:

veg gardener said:

Happy Potter said:

I’ll do you a deal Veg, you come on over with that skid steer and I’ll feed you up… hehe

depends on how I get down.

I was joking deary :) Those machines aren’t allowed on roads.

Got to have a Special Rego for it. Tractor’s got one as well. Worked out that you where Joking.

veg gardener said:

Happy Potter said:

veg gardener said:

depends on how I get down.

I was joking deary :) Those machines aren’t allowed on roads.

Got to have a Special Rego for it. Tractor’s got one as well. Worked out that you where Joking.

I actually thought VG was also joking when he said it depends how he gets down. From you feeding him up.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Happy Potter said:

I was joking deary :) Those machines aren’t allowed on roads.

Got to have a Special Rego for it. Tractor’s got one as well. Worked out that you where Joking.

I actually thought VG was also joking when he said it depends how he gets down. From you feeding him up.

lol!

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

One daughter to her beau “ if you’re sad, this is the place to come, ‘cause you will always leave happier”. That was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard one of mine say. I will carry that statement in my heart forever and ever.

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

:D :D

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

It will still break down into good compost Veg. The more variety the better I reckon, but even straight wood shavings will eventually break down into compost. All that manure will help speed it up and add extra goodness.

bluegreen said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

:D :D

Raymond Terrace on the big screen, doesn’t seem right we make the small screen for everything bad, Looks like we got something good behind the town now. when I have kids (if i do) Ill be able to take them there say Movies been filmed on this street showground etc. Had to to the whole wave thing going up the street on Friday on my way to work. before I went to see then film.

bluegreen said:

veg gardener said:

I’ve got 8 wheel barrow Loads of Wood shavings mixed in with chook poo, and 1 Wheel Barrow Load of goat poo mixed in there as well. Would they be alright just to compost that way, Also I have a Couple Of wheel barrows full of Cabbage leaves from work that the chooks have eaten them all, bring home two boxes a day. Say if I mix them all up would it be alright to leave the compost pile the way it is?

It will still break down into good compost Veg. The more variety the better I reckon, but even straight wood shavings will eventually break down into compost. All that manure will help speed it up and add extra goodness.

Cheers.

Happy Potter said:

22 mls in my rain guage in 4 hours overnight. Everything is drenched :D
And more today apparently..

I have prepped well. The fish pond is full, the big tub full. Blu tack plugged into the ‘man made’ guttering holes. The mini orchard is going great and if it wasn’t for these holes it would be bone dry.

Chooks are near swimming and there’s not a shred of evidence of any hay from the bale I threw in there. The next bale will go in tomorrow.

Brekky time.

10 mm so far here. Looking to be a wet weekend.

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

You’re one of the privileged few Veg. I’ve heard good things about the movie too.

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

One daughter to her beau “ if you’re sad, this is the place to come, ‘cause you will always leave happier”. That was one of the most beautiful things I ever heard one of mine say. I will carry that statement in my heart forever and ever.

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

G’day VG. Not much of a movie buff meself. I know the story though. I read the book years ago
and introduced youngfella 1 to reading with it. He loved it, read the series and now is an avid reader. So i have a lot to thank Mr Marsden for.

So you’re a good father too. My goodness I might have to change my opinion about you if this keeps up. Just kidding you know.

pomolo said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

You’re one of the privileged few Veg. I’ve heard good things about the movie too.

Sure am Pomolo, You Been and seen it? Was worth a late night I reckon.

I also think its Great to be able to say its Nearly a Local film, all but the Blue Mountains was Local to us here.

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Oh I hope it all turns out ok BG!

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

You did seem to have enough on your plate but remember, He doesn’t send you more than you can handle. Any moves on selling or buying at this stage?

veg gardener said:

pomolo said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

You’re one of the privileged few Veg. I’ve heard good things about the movie too.

Sure am Pomolo, You Been and seen it? Was worth a late night I reckon.

No I’ve not seen it yet so it goes on my long list of “want to see movies.”

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

awww huggies Bev :(

pomolo said:

You did seem to have enough on your plate but remember, He doesn’t send you more than you can handle. Any moves on selling or buying at this stage?

that’s right pomolo, but sometimes you need to have a bit of a cry before you can handle stuff. No offers yet on the house. Another lot coming through at 11 today. Getting a building inspection done on the Swanpool place to make sure there aren’t any nasty surprises there. Nothing else as good seems to have come up so this may be the one for me.

Another shower comin thru here. This one seems to have a bit of substance.
Looks like a shed day.

Longy said:

Another shower comin thru here. This one seems to have a bit of substance.
Looks like a shed day.

they are saying big storms for Vic today. Houses are getting flooded out near Ballarat.

bluegreen said:

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Maybe once all this drama is over, the suspense is causing all these niggly problems I reckon, and you are settled in Swanpool, a lot of these issues will fade away…

Good luck with the prospects…

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

Another shower comin thru here. This one seems to have a bit of substance.
Looks like a shed day.

they are saying big storms for Vic today. Houses are getting flooded out near Ballarat.

Yes it’s hard to believe how dry it has been for so many years.
I think the Ozzie drought might be well and truly broken this year.
There are always casualties with flooding etc but the amount of good done by the flooding rains always outweighs the negatives.

Dinetta said:

bluegreen said:

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Maybe once all this drama is over, the suspense is causing all these niggly problems I reckon, and you are settled in Swanpool, a lot of these issues will fade away…

Good luck with the prospects…

oh, I hope so!

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

Another shower comin thru here. This one seems to have a bit of substance.
Looks like a shed day.

they are saying big storms for Vic today. Houses are getting flooded out near Ballarat.

Yes it’s hard to believe how dry it has been for so many years.
I think the Ozzie drought might be well and truly broken this year.
There are always casualties with flooding etc but the amount of good done by the flooding rains always outweighs the negatives.

one of the good things is that with the wet winter we have had, the soil is well and truly saturated. Any falls in the catchments will be going straight into the dams.

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

they are saying big storms for Vic today. Houses are getting flooded out near Ballarat.

Yes it’s hard to believe how dry it has been for so many years.
I think the Ozzie drought might be well and truly broken this year.
There are always casualties with flooding etc but the amount of good done by the flooding rains always outweighs the negatives.

one of the good things is that with the wet winter we have had, the soil is well and truly saturated. Any falls in the catchments will be going straight into the dams.

Not to mention the crops which will thrive because of it.
Now what to do about thise bloody locusts.

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

Yes it’s hard to believe how dry it has been for so many years.
I think the Ozzie drought might be well and truly broken this year.
There are always casualties with flooding etc but the amount of good done by the flooding rains always outweighs the negatives.

one of the good things is that with the wet winter we have had, the soil is well and truly saturated. Any falls in the catchments will be going straight into the dams.

Not to mention the crops which will thrive because of it.
Now what to do about thise bloody locusts.

isn’t that just part and parcel of rain following a drought? new growth provides food for pests like locusts which reach plague proportions until a balance sorts itself out. Our farming practices tend to provide masses of food crops all in one area that allows for these sort of plagues.

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

one of the good things is that with the wet winter we have had, the soil is well and truly saturated. Any falls in the catchments will be going straight into the dams.

Not to mention the crops which will thrive because of it.
Now what to do about thise bloody locusts.

isn’t that just part and parcel of rain following a drought? new growth provides food for pests like locusts which reach plague proportions until a balance sorts itself out. Our farming practices tend to provide masses of food crops all in one area that allows for these sort of plagues.

Yeah i agree Beej. It’s a natural progression.
I saw some joker driving all around his property on telly with a spray unit just spraying everywhere to try and wipe out the hoppers before they grow wings. Crikey. That seems to be hitting a symptom not addressing a cause.

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

Not to mention the crops which will thrive because of it.
Now what to do about thise bloody locusts.

isn’t that just part and parcel of rain following a drought? new growth provides food for pests like locusts which reach plague proportions until a balance sorts itself out. Our farming practices tend to provide masses of food crops all in one area that allows for these sort of plagues.

Yeah i agree Beej. It’s a natural progression.
I saw some joker driving all around his property on telly with a spray unit just spraying everywhere to try and wipe out the hoppers before they grow wings. Crikey. That seems to be hitting a symptom not addressing a cause.

better to catch them and fry them up for dinner – I believe they go well with wild honey :D

bluegreen said:

Longy said:

bluegreen said:

isn’t that just part and parcel of rain following a drought? new growth provides food for pests like locusts which reach plague proportions until a balance sorts itself out. Our farming practices tend to provide masses of food crops all in one area that allows for these sort of plagues.

Yeah i agree Beej. It’s a natural progression.
I saw some joker driving all around his property on telly with a spray unit just spraying everywhere to try and wipe out the hoppers before they grow wings. Crikey. That seems to be hitting a symptom not addressing a cause.

better to catch them and fry them up for dinner – I believe they go well with wild honey :D

Lol. Yes i believe you’re right.
I dunno how bad they’re gonna be this year but it sounds like a major plague comin.
Then that could be commercial TV stretching the truth. Can’t let the truth get in the way of a good story afterall.

Longy said:

Then that could be commercial TV stretching the truth. Can’t let the truth get in the way of a good story afterall.

I thought it was called “politics”…

gone

Here are a few local recipes from locust-affected countries. Please send us yours!

Tinjiya (Tswana recipe): remove the wings and hindlegs of the locusts, and boil in a little water until soft. Add salt, if desired, and a little fat and fry until brown. Serve with cooked, dried mealies (corn).

Sikonyane (Swazi recipe): prepare embers and roast the whole locust on the embers. Remove head, wings, and legs, in other words, only the breast part is eaten. The South Sotho people use locusts especially as food for travellers. The heads and last joint of the hindlegs are broken off and the rest laid on the coals to roast. The roasted locusts are ground on a grinding stone to a fine powder. This powder can be kept for long periods of time and is taken along on a journey. Dried locusts are also prepared for the winter months. The legs, when dried, are especially relished for their pleasant taste.

Cambodia: take several dozen locust adults, preferably females, slit the abdomen lengthwise and stuff a peanut inside. Then lightly grill the locusts in a wok or hot frying pan, adding a little oil and salt to taste. Be careful not to overcook or burn them.

Barbecue (grilled): prepare the embers or charcoal. Place about one dozen locusts on a skewer, stabbing each through the centre of the abdomen. If you only want to eat the abdomen, then you may want to take off the legs or wings either before or after cooking. Several skewers of locusts may be required for each person. Place the skewers above the hot embers and grill while turning continuously to avoid burning the locusts until they become golden brown.

Philippines: Locusts have been accepted in San Fernando,Pampanga as a palatable special dish, cooked “adobo” style. Adobo is a popularly common dish found in the Philippines, thus a national dish among the Filipinos. Typically made from pork or chicken or a combination of both, it is slowly cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns, and often browned in the oven or pan-fried afterwards to get the desirable crisped edges. This dish originates from the northern region of the Philippines. Commonly packed for Filipino mountaineers and travelers, the relatively long shelf-life of this food is well known due to one of its primary ingredient’s, particularly vinegar, that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Tip: substitute locusts for the chicken or pork

Uganda: Clean the locusts by removing the legs and wings, then fry them with some chopped onion and season with curry powder.

Mexico: (1) Roast 40 locusts for 10 minutes at 180°, then remove the wings, legs and heads and toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic and salt to taste. (2) Mash 2 avocados and spread on 6 tortillas. (3) Sprinkle with locust torsos and enjoy. Serves six. (adapted from a Mexican grasshopper dish from the pages of the excellent Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of Eating Insects, by Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio)

from http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/faq/

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

Very good BG.
I might pick up a snack while i am in town.

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

Come and turn the pile of by garden fork here longy. If not I’ll just use the toy thats sitting in the shed.

pain master said:

Longy said:

veg gardener said:

Yeah Longy, Im not a big movie fella myself as well, first one I’ve seen this year. Love the series movie was good to.

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

I’d blame dinetta, bluegreen and bubba for his english improvements….

Me?????????

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Chin up BG.

It’s a bugga the timing of things. My sister who had the brain tumor now has to wait until monday to find out if she has breast cancer. How much should one person have to cope with!!!!!

I’m worried.

bubba louie said:

It’s a bugga the timing of things. My sister who had the brain tumor now has to wait until monday to find out if she has breast cancer. How much should one person have to cope with!!!!!

I’m worried.

there is always someone worse off :(

pomolo said:

veg gardener said:

pomolo said:

You’re one of the privileged few Veg. I’ve heard good things about the movie too.

Sure am Pomolo, You Been and seen it? Was worth a late night I reckon.

No I’ve not seen it yet so it goes on my long list of “want to see movies.”

Go see Boy.

bluegreen said:

Here are a few local recipes from locust-affected countries. Please send us yours!

Tinjiya (Tswana recipe): remove the wings and hindlegs of the locusts, and boil in a little water until soft. Add salt, if desired, and a little fat and fry until brown. Serve with cooked, dried mealies (corn).

Sikonyane (Swazi recipe): prepare embers and roast the whole locust on the embers. Remove head, wings, and legs, in other words, only the breast part is eaten. The South Sotho people use locusts especially as food for travellers. The heads and last joint of the hindlegs are broken off and the rest laid on the coals to roast. The roasted locusts are ground on a grinding stone to a fine powder. This powder can be kept for long periods of time and is taken along on a journey. Dried locusts are also prepared for the winter months. The legs, when dried, are especially relished for their pleasant taste.

Cambodia: take several dozen locust adults, preferably females, slit the abdomen lengthwise and stuff a peanut inside. Then lightly grill the locusts in a wok or hot frying pan, adding a little oil and salt to taste. Be careful not to overcook or burn them.

Barbecue (grilled): prepare the embers or charcoal. Place about one dozen locusts on a skewer, stabbing each through the centre of the abdomen. If you only want to eat the abdomen, then you may want to take off the legs or wings either before or after cooking. Several skewers of locusts may be required for each person. Place the skewers above the hot embers and grill while turning continuously to avoid burning the locusts until they become golden brown.

Philippines: Locusts have been accepted in San Fernando,Pampanga as a palatable special dish, cooked “adobo” style. Adobo is a popularly common dish found in the Philippines, thus a national dish among the Filipinos. Typically made from pork or chicken or a combination of both, it is slowly cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, crushed garlic, bay leaf, and black peppercorns, and often browned in the oven or pan-fried afterwards to get the desirable crisped edges. This dish originates from the northern region of the Philippines. Commonly packed for Filipino mountaineers and travelers, the relatively long shelf-life of this food is well known due to one of its primary ingredient’s, particularly vinegar, that inhibits the growth of bacteria. Tip: substitute locusts for the chicken or pork

Uganda: Clean the locusts by removing the legs and wings, then fry them with some chopped onion and season with curry powder.

Mexico: (1) Roast 40 locusts for 10 minutes at 180°, then remove the wings, legs and heads and toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic and salt to taste. (2) Mash 2 avocados and spread on 6 tortillas. (3) Sprinkle with locust torsos and enjoy. Serves six. (adapted from a Mexican grasshopper dish from the pages of the excellent Man Eating Bugs: The Art and Science of Eating Insects, by Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio)

from http://www.fao.org/ag/locusts/en/info/info/faq/

Mmmmmmm Adobo. :)

I have a dilemma.

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

The problem is that I have two huge peace lillies under the front steps and they are deadly to cats. Being an inside cat he’s more likely to be inquisitive and taste things. That may even have been the cause of last years near fatal kidney failure, but we couldn’t think if he’s been out then or not.

I’m loath to bin them, and have to find something to replace them with, but they worry me. MrBL is going to replace the automatic door shutting spring thingo with a stronger one so that should help.

What to do, what to do!!!!!!

bubba louie said:

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

Chin up BG.

It’s a bugga the timing of things. My sister who had the brain tumor now has to wait until monday to find out if she has breast cancer. How much should one person have to cope with!!!!!

I’m worried.

Yeah. Sometimes it just doesn’t seem fair.

getting together with some friends I haven’t seen for years. Just made a silverbeet and fetta pie to bring.

bubba louie said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

I’d blame dinetta, bluegreen and bubba for his english improvements….

Me?????????

I wouldn’t know who to blame.

veg gardener said:

bluegreen said:

veg gardener said:

Went and seen tomorrow when the war began movie last Night, good film I loved every bit of it. still doesn’t seem right seeing the Local towns and our friends Massey freg tractor on the Big screen. And that I’ve spoke to the people staring in it.

:D :D

Raymond Terrace on the big screen, doesn’t seem right we make the small screen for everything bad, Looks like we got something good behind the town now. when I have kids (if i do) Ill be able to take them there say Movies been filmed on this street showground etc. Had to to the whole wave thing going up the street on Friday on my way to work. before I went to see then film.

woah, if Longy reads this post, he’ll wonder what happened to all those english improvements….

bluegreen said:

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

how beautiful. I’m feeling sad, wish I could come too :(

C’mon BG. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again. Hugs to you.

had a good cry and I am OK again now. Reason I was feeling down is that my heart is playing silly buggers and I will be hooked up to a halter monitor on Wed to record its activity. Doc says if I feel chest pain or have difficulty breathing to ring the ambulance in the meanwhile. Probably just a heart murmur (my mum has this) but not something you assume or can afford to ignore. I just feel I have enough to deal with right now without this.

oh dear…

bluegreen said:

Mexico: (1) Roast 40 locusts for 10 minutes at 180°, then remove the wings, legs and heads and toss with the juice of 1 lemon, 2 cloves of garlic and salt to taste. (2) Mash 2 avocados and spread on 6 tortillas. (3) Sprinkle with locust torsos and enjoy. Serves six.

I wonder at how many minutes they stop hopping around the oven?

veg gardener said:

bubba louie said:

pain master said:

I’d blame dinetta, bluegreen and bubba for his english improvements….

Me?????????

I wouldn’t know who to blame.

I think you have done the hard work yourself Veg. We just gave you some encouragement :)

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

I had to check that it wasn’t Longy making the post! lol!

bubba louie said:

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

You make it sound like Mr BL is a visitor?

bluegreen said:

getting together with some friends I haven’t seen for years. Just made a silverbeet and fetta pie to bring.

Might be a few more years until you see them again eh?

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

I had to check that it wasn’t Longy making the post! lol!

Yeah, I felt like I grew a few inches taller while telling that tale. Thought Longy would appreciate it eh but?

pain master said:

bluegreen said:

getting together with some friends I haven’t seen for years. Just made a silverbeet and fetta pie to bring.

Might be a few more years until you see them again eh?

might be!

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

bluegreen said:

getting together with some friends I haven’t seen for years. Just made a silverbeet and fetta pie to bring.

Might be a few more years until you see them again eh?

might be!

nah good luck with the pie, I’m sure it will be tasty. Take a bottle of white with you.

pain master said:

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

Might be a few more years until you see them again eh?

might be!

nah good luck with the pie, I’m sure it will be tasty. Take a bottle of white with you.

oh! THAT is what you meant! Went right over my head! Ummm, thanks?

pain master said:

bubba louie said:

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

You make it sound like Mr BL is a visitor?

I do don’t I. LOL

Worm farm emptied and castings spread, now it needs to rain.

bubba louie said:

pain master said:

bubba louie said:

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

You make it sound like Mr BL is a visitor?

I do don’t I. LOL

I gathered what you meant.

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

Damn, forgot to pick up that Darrel Lea package for MrD…

bubba louie said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

OK so you have read the books too, so you know what i am on about. Good stuff.
Is that why your use of english language has improved so much over the last year or so?
Massive improvements. Well done.

I’d blame dinetta, bluegreen and bubba for his english improvements….

Me?????????

I’m innocent too…

Dinetta said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

Damn, forgot to pick up that Darrel Lea package for MrD…

and that bottle of Baileys…. the Drive-through will still be open.

bubba louie said:

It’s a bugga the timing of things. My sister who had the brain tumor now has to wait until monday to find out if she has breast cancer. How much should one person have to cope with!!!!!

I’m worried.

I would be too..

bubba louie said:

I have a dilemma.

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

The problem is that I have two huge peace lillies under the front steps and they are deadly to cats. Being an inside cat he’s more likely to be inquisitive and taste things. That may even have been the cause of last years near fatal kidney failure, but we couldn’t think if he’s been out then or not.

I’m loath to bin them, and have to find something to replace them with, but they worry me. MrBL is going to replace the automatic door shutting spring thingo with a stronger one so that should help.

What to do, what to do!!!!!!

Cats don’t normally eat stuff they’re not supposed to…mine have poisonous plants every where I look and they only eat grasses…

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

It’s a bugga the timing of things. My sister who had the brain tumor now has to wait until monday to find out if she has breast cancer. How much should one person have to cope with!!!!!

I’m worried.

I would be too..

I would choose to live my Sunday like it was another fantastic day, and then deal with the worry after the Doctor says that everything is okay.

bubba louie said:

Worm farm emptied and castings spread, now it needs to rain.

Yep, if it is fine tomorrow morning, I’ll be cleaning out the bottom layer of mine as well…I put the castings into big clipseal bags and leave under the tree in deep shade…some for giveaways…one day…

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

Damn, forgot to pick up that Darrel Lea package for MrD…

and that bottle of Baileys…. the Drive-through will still be open.

It’s raining…dare I? there’ll be nothing after the vino…I think all the port is gone and the dom benedictine should really be consumed with caution…

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Damn, forgot to pick up that Darrel Lea package for MrD…

and that bottle of Baileys…. the Drive-through will still be open.

It’s raining…dare I? there’ll be nothing after the vino…I think all the port is gone and the dom benedictine should really be consumed with caution…

first time I’ve seen dom and caution in the same phrase… reckless abandonment more likely!

Dinetta said:

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

is it flowering?

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

is it flowering?

Ah, no…should it be? it’s parrot seed mix…

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

Yes there is a massive problem.
Did you really have to pay for it yourself?

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

I had to check that it wasn’t Longy making the post! lol!

Hey.
I resemble that remark!

Dinetta said:

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

Whenever you want.
Word is it’s best just before it flowers but anytime that suits you is OK by me.

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

is it flowering?

Ah, no…should it be? it’s parrot seed mix…

A concern with green manure is when they start to self-seed, then you’re too late.

Longy said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yeah i might go get myself a fathers day prezzie.
Either a sharpening stone or an auto welding helmet.
Nah stuffit. Both.
Cyuz

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

Yes there is a massive problem.
Did you really have to pay for it yourself?

Yes. Yes I did.

pain master said:

Longy said:

pain master said:

I got my missus one of those sharpening stones whilst in PNG, bought it from the late Brian Bell, and it is one of those ones that the missus has to wheel with one hand, while sharpening with the other. Keeps her fit and the knives nice and sharp…

Yeah, I know. There’s a problem with this story.

Yes there is a massive problem.
Did you really have to pay for it yourself?

Yes. Yes I did.

Hmmmm. Therein lies the problem.
A good hubby would have encouraged her to pay for it, thus giving a truly rewarding experience.

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar.jsp?lt=radar&lc=028&ane=1&anf=1&and=1&ana=7&anb=333&anc=3&lya=1&lyk=1&lye=1&lyf=1

things is about to get wet.

Longy said:

pain master said:

Longy said:

Yes there is a massive problem.
Did you really have to pay for it yourself?

Yes. Yes I did.

Hmmmm. Therein lies the problem.
A good hubby would have encouraged her to pay for it, thus giving a truly rewarding experience.

You calling me a bad hubby?

I reckon the bigger problem was giving the missus a exercise machine that kept the Kitchen weapons sharp….. especially now that Spring has sprung and the neighbours are all in a stabbin’ mood.

Longy said:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar.jsp?lt=radar&lc=028&ane=1&anf=1&and=1&ana=7&anb=333&anc=3&lya=1&lyk=1&lye=1&lyf=1

things is about to get wet.

not so up this way:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

I have a dilemma.

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

The problem is that I have two huge peace lillies under the front steps and they are deadly to cats. Being an inside cat he’s more likely to be inquisitive and taste things. That may even have been the cause of last years near fatal kidney failure, but we couldn’t think if he’s been out then or not.

I’m loath to bin them, and have to find something to replace them with, but they worry me. MrBL is going to replace the automatic door shutting spring thingo with a stronger one so that should help.

What to do, what to do!!!!!!

Cats don’t normally eat stuff they’re not supposed to…mine have poisonous plants every where I look and they only eat grasses…

Mostly they don’t, but indoor cats are more at risk because they’re inquisitive about things they’re not familiar with.

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

I have a dilemma.

My supossedly inside cat got out last night. MrBL didn’t make sure the screen door was properly shut. It doesn’t happen very often but it’s hard to make visitors understand the importance of shutting doors.

The problem is that I have two huge peace lillies under the front steps and they are deadly to cats. Being an inside cat he’s more likely to be inquisitive and taste things. That may even have been the cause of last years near fatal kidney failure, but we couldn’t think if he’s been out then or not.

I’m loath to bin them, and have to find something to replace them with, but they worry me. MrBL is going to replace the automatic door shutting spring thingo with a stronger one so that should help.

What to do, what to do!!!!!!

Cats don’t normally eat stuff they’re not supposed to…mine have poisonous plants every where I look and they only eat grasses…

Mostly they don’t, but indoor cats are more at risk because they’re inquisitive about things they’re not familiar with.

Plus some liliies are so toxic that even brushing against them and getting pollen on them that they later lick off can cause kidney failure.

had a nice night with my friends, and they ate my pie with no complaints. maybe they were just being polite?

bluegreen said:

had a nice night with my friends, and they ate my pie with no complaints. maybe they were just being polite?

Me too BG. We drank and ate too much but we laughed at everything. A good night.

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

colliewa said:

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

Haven’t heard from Lucky for quite a few days.

colliewa said:

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

She’s prolly got blown over to Vic.

That weathers here now and giving us absolute hell. The weather warnings didn’t cover ANYTHING like this! First GS rings and wakes me at 1 am with some dilemma and wants to come here and he’s stuck out in the wind. He’s supposed to be at the resi unit but has been staying at a friends. For the first time ever I yelled my head off at him, but let him come in and yelled heaps more. At the top of my voice.
I had a first panic attack earlier tonight. I haven’t had one of those in over 19 years. nervous breakdown no 2. (like hell!. I’ve no time for that crap!)

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES. It’s like a cyclone.
Then the frikin power goes off and the kettle blows up. And my keyboard. At this stage I’m so livid I grabbed a saucepan to boil water for my cuppa and swiped a spare keyboard. So much for power surge switches. And why didn’t the safety switch kick in ?
Rang hubbys work and tell them to tell him to get his arse home right now!, I know they can’t work in this wind, too dangerous. The bloke in the control room copped a few words off me too when he said he didn’t know what dock he was working on. His job to know these things.

Waters boiled.. I’ll go make a cup of tea and try and settle. At least until I’ve had my cuppa and the ses get here. If they can.

bluegreen said:

had a nice night with my friends, and they ate my pie with no complaints. maybe they were just being polite?

Good to hear BG. I hope the visit helped lift your spirits.

bluegreen said:

had a nice night with my friends, and they ate my pie with no complaints. maybe they were just being polite?

or maybe they like silverbeet and fetta pie. Interesting what some will consume…

colliewa said:

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

she spent her day indoors eating according to facebook.

Happy Potter said:

colliewa said:

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

She’s prolly got blown over to Vic.

That weathers here now and giving us absolute hell. The weather warnings didn’t cover ANYTHING like this! First GS rings and wakes me at 1 am with some dilemma and wants to come here and he’s stuck out in the wind. He’s supposed to be at the resi unit but has been staying at a friends. For the first time ever I yelled my head off at him, but let him come in and yelled heaps more. At the top of my voice.
I had a first panic attack earlier tonight. I haven’t had one of those in over 19 years. nervous breakdown no 2. (like hell!. I’ve no time for that crap!)

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES. It’s like a cyclone.
Then the frikin power goes off and the kettle blows up. And my keyboard. At this stage I’m so livid I grabbed a saucepan to boil water for my cuppa and swiped a spare keyboard. So much for power surge switches. And why didn’t the safety switch kick in ?
Rang hubbys work and tell them to tell him to get his arse home right now!, I know they can’t work in this wind, too dangerous. The bloke in the control room copped a few words off me too when he said he didn’t know what dock he was working on. His job to know these things.

Waters boiled.. I’ll go make a cup of tea and try and settle. At least until I’ve had my cuppa and the ses get here. If they can.

Holy moly Batman, how I don’t miss Mexican spring weather!

Longy said:

Dinetta said:

Ummm

When can I dig my green manure crop in? It’s a bit pale but is over 6” high…is it ready?

Otherwise I’ll buy my seedlings and pot them into bigger pots so they can transplant OK when the green manure crop is doing its’ job…

Whenever you want.
Word is it’s best just before it flowers but anytime that suits you is OK by me.

Might sprinkle some blood and bone over it, that should boost flowering?

My Dad was a huge fan of “a great thing called Thrive” but I’m trying to grow soil here…

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

is it flowering?

Ah, no…should it be? it’s parrot seed mix…

A concern with green manure is when they start to self-seed, then you’re too late.

…and self-seeding is what I’m watching out for…(trying to avoid…)

Longy said:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar.jsp?lt=radar&lc=028&ane=1&anf=1&and=1&ana=7&anb=333&anc=3&lya=1&lyk=1&lye=1&lyf=1

things is about to get wet.

Looking at all those town names sure brings back memories, and faces and people’s names…it’s sure wet here, didn’t rain violently or in a downpour, just steady for say 2 hours after 5 pm yesterday…the front yard was awash (didn’t get out to the back yard) and all the pot holes were overflowing…the land fall is how I often thought it was…the boyz might have to go up and check the guttering again for me…but all that soaking stuff can only do good and I am looking forward to a bumper blossom time in a few weeks…

pain master said:

Longy said:

http://www.weatherzone.com.au/radar.jsp?lt=radar&lc=028&ane=1&anf=1&and=1&ana=7&anb=333&anc=3&lya=1&lyk=1&lye=1&lyf=1

things is about to get wet.

not so up this way:

Springsure was getting it’s fair share when I looked…there will be some very happy dryland farmers to the north of us, especially if it dries out enough after this that they can take off their winter wheat…

bubba louie said:

Mostly they don’t, but indoor cats are more at risk because they’re inquisitive about things they’re not familiar with.

…which is probably why Jem (aka Spookie, the Little Grey Ghost) bats Miss Red’s “Furby” every now and then…

bubba louie said:

Plus some liliies are so toxic that even brushing against them and getting pollen on them that they later lick off can cause kidney failure.

Can you put the pots up high until the door is fixed? Ask one of your relatives to babysit it for a while?

pomolo said:

bluegreen said:

had a nice night with my friends, and they ate my pie with no complaints. maybe they were just being polite?

Me too BG. We drank and ate too much but we laughed at everything. A good night.

:)

Happy Potter said:

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES.

So if you don’t sign in this morning, it could be you have no power…hmmm…aren’t your rooves attached to a standard? Ours out here, wayyyyy out here where no cyclone is likely to survive, have been required to be build to Cyclone 2 standards (I’m pretty sure that’s it, will ask MrD when he wakes up)….It’s been like this since the early 1980’s….we can get tornado-like gusts in October…

hey, where’s my LHC gone?

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

Ah, no…should it be? it’s parrot seed mix…

A concern with green manure is when they start to self-seed, then you’re too late.

…and self-seeding is what I’m watching out for…(trying to avoid…)

well they gotta flower first…

Dinetta said:

Happy Potter said:

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES.

So if you don’t sign in this morning, it could be you have no power…hmmm…aren’t your rooves attached to a standard? Ours out here, wayyyyy out here where no cyclone is likely to survive, have been required to be build to Cyclone 2 standards (I’m pretty sure that’s it, will ask MrD when he wakes up)….It’s been like this since the early 1980’s….we can get tornado-like gusts in October…

I don’t think they have truss rods like us up here. Never noted one until I moved to Towntown.

pain master said:

hey, where’s my LHC gone?

I only took half!

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

A concern with green manure is when they start to self-seed, then you’re too late.

…and self-seeding is what I’m watching out for…(trying to avoid…)

well they gotta flower first…

These guys might all flower at different times, so perhaps I should turn them under when the first flowers form little green seeds? Better half a loaf than none? And what do you think about the b&b? I wouldn’t describe these plants as a lush deep green…lush yes, deep green no…

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

…and self-seeding is what I’m watching out for…(trying to avoid…)

well they gotta flower first…

These guys might all flower at different times, so perhaps I should turn them under when the first flowers form little green seeds? Better half a loaf than none? And what do you think about the b&b? I wouldn’t describe these plants as a lush deep green…lush yes, deep green no…

the b&b won’t go astray. Always good for the patch.

pain master said:

the b&b won’t go astray. Always good for the patch.

Okay, a light dusting of B&B it is…great day for cleaning up the worm farm by the way, but I might have to leave that until after lunch…

Dinetta said:

Happy Potter said:

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES.

So if you don’t sign in this morning, it could be you have no power…hmmm…aren’t your rooves attached to a standard? Ours out here, wayyyyy out here where no cyclone is likely to survive, have been required to be build to Cyclone 2 standards (I’m pretty sure that’s it, will ask MrD when he wakes up)….It’s been like this since the early 1980’s….we can get tornado-like gusts in October…

Morning, power is back on..

My roof won’t come off, I designed my house and it will withstand cyclone or tonado. But the neighbours roof wouldn’t. Lot’s of the tiles from his place are in my yard and it now has a tarp over and some sort of steel bracing. Mine didn’t lose a tile. Sleep wasn’t to be had with all the noise tho.
Generally we don’t get this sort of storm in spring, one’s of this magnitude are more likely in the height of summer.
There were SES trucks out everywhere.

But apparently the eastern ‘burbs copped an even worse battering. Now that big low pressure looks to be moving north to NSW… hang on to your hats.

Oh, and when I rang hubbys work and they couldnt find him, he was already on his way home.

Lot’s of yard cleaning up today..and give the neighbour’s broken tiles and garden chairs back to him.

And buy a new kettle. And frog march giant son back to the unit.

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

well they gotta flower first…

These guys might all flower at different times, so perhaps I should turn them under when the first flowers form little green seeds? Better half a loaf than none? And what do you think about the b&b? I wouldn’t describe these plants as a lush deep green…lush yes, deep green no…

the b&b won’t go astray. Always good for the patch.

Dig it in before it sets flowers otherwise it will take over the bed and overrun the crop you do want to grow.

Happy Potter said:

colliewa said:

Hasn’t Duckwoman had some wild weather today?

Anyone heard from her today?

She’s prolly got blown over to Vic.

That weathers here now and giving us absolute hell. The weather warnings didn’t cover ANYTHING like this! First GS rings and wakes me at 1 am with some dilemma and wants to come here and he’s stuck out in the wind. He’s supposed to be at the resi unit but has been staying at a friends. For the first time ever I yelled my head off at him, but let him come in and yelled heaps more. At the top of my voice.
I had a first panic attack earlier tonight. I haven’t had one of those in over 19 years. nervous breakdown no 2. (like hell!. I’ve no time for that crap!)

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES. It’s like a cyclone.
Then the frikin power goes off and the kettle blows up. And my keyboard. At this stage I’m so livid I grabbed a saucepan to boil water for my cuppa and swiped a spare keyboard. So much for power surge switches. And why didn’t the safety switch kick in ?
Rang hubbys work and tell them to tell him to get his arse home right now!, I know they can’t work in this wind, too dangerous. The bloke in the control room copped a few words off me too when he said he didn’t know what dock he was working on. His job to know these things.

Waters boiled.. I’ll go make a cup of tea and try and settle. At least until I’ve had my cuppa and the ses get here. If they can.

Hope daylight made things look better for you .

Our share of the big wet that was on it’s way is 3mls. Hopefully today will bring the rest of the predicted 40mls.
Very overcast so anything is possible by the look of it.

About to have a lazy Sunday round here. Social saturday nights are not our regular thing so we are in recovery mode. The phone has been ringing with fathers Day calls. Now that they are over we can go to sleep if we want to.

Might go and eat then let happen what happens.

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

Dinetta said:

…and self-seeding is what I’m watching out for…(trying to avoid…)

well they gotta flower first…

These guys might all flower at different times, so perhaps I should turn them under when the first flowers form little green seeds? Better half a loaf than none? And what do you think about the b&b? I wouldn’t describe these plants as a lush deep green…lush yes, deep green no…

you can turn green manure in at any time, but the longer you leave it the more benefit you will have (unless you let it seed). Timing of when you want to plant your veges will be a factor. Pete would let his grow knee high, but while it was still soft. If it starts going woody it takes longer to break down. If time is not a factor I would wait until the first flower then turn the lot in.

Happy Potter said:

Dinetta said:

Happy Potter said:

No going back to sleep for me so put the kettle on for a cuppa and check online weather. There’s trees down everywhere and the neighbours roof is starting to lift. Ring SES.

So if you don’t sign in this morning, it could be you have no power…hmmm…aren’t your rooves attached to a standard? Ours out here, wayyyyy out here where no cyclone is likely to survive, have been required to be build to Cyclone 2 standards (I’m pretty sure that’s it, will ask MrD when he wakes up)….It’s been like this since the early 1980’s….we can get tornado-like gusts in October…

Morning, power is back on..

My roof won’t come off, I designed my house and it will withstand cyclone or tonado. But the neighbours roof wouldn’t. Lot’s of the tiles from his place are in my yard and it now has a tarp over and some sort of steel bracing. Mine didn’t lose a tile. Sleep wasn’t to be had with all the noise tho.
Generally we don’t get this sort of storm in spring, one’s of this magnitude are more likely in the height of summer.
There were SES trucks out everywhere.

But apparently the eastern ‘burbs copped an even worse battering. Now that big low pressure looks to be moving north to NSW… hang on to your hats.

the wind kept me awake last night. Our place tends to be in a bit of a shadow when it comes to the big winds but it was the worst I’ve heard here. I could hear the loose bit of old laserlite type roofing on over the back door flapping around and when I went out this morning it had snapped in half.

the wind kept me awake last night. Our place tends to be in a bit of a shadow when it comes to the big winds but it was the worst I’ve heard here. I could hear the loose bit of old laserlite type roofing on over the back door flapping around and when I went out this morning it had snapped in half.

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Likewise I’m in a protected sort of niche here with winds, surrounding houses are higher. No damage here.

Sorry to hear about the rooster :( What do you think he may have died from?

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Plus some liliies are so toxic that even brushing against them and getting pollen on them that they later lick off can cause kidney failure.

Can you put the pots up high until the door is fixed? Ask one of your relatives to babysit it for a while?

They’re in the ground and HUGE.

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

Dinetta said:

pain master said:

well they gotta flower first…

These guys might all flower at different times, so perhaps I should turn them under when the first flowers form little green seeds? Better half a loaf than none? And what do you think about the b&b? I wouldn’t describe these plants as a lush deep green…lush yes, deep green no…

you can turn green manure in at any time, but the longer you leave it the more benefit you will have (unless you let it seed). Timing of when you want to plant your veges will be a factor. Pete would let his grow knee high, but while it was still soft. If it starts going woody it takes longer to break down. If time is not a factor I would wait until the first flower then turn the lot in.

Dig it in before it sets flowers otherwise it will take over the bed and overrun the crop you do want to grow.

Thanks BlueGreen, Happy Potter and PainMaster for your input…no hard and fast rules apparently, except for avoiding nuisance seeds…which the mulching and summer heat should knock out anyway…

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Plus some liliies are so toxic that even brushing against them and getting pollen on them that they later lick off can cause kidney failure.

Can you put the pots up high until the door is fixed? Ask one of your relatives to babysit it for a while?

They’re in the ground and HUGE.

OK, what about chicken wire fencing (the half-inch mesh stuff)? Bix exxy for temporary, that’s the only thing…

ABC report on current Vic Floods

Sounds like water water everywhere but not flooding at Swanpool, BlueGreen…the ground will be nice and soaked…

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

Can you put the pots up high until the door is fixed? Ask one of your relatives to babysit it for a while?

They’re in the ground and HUGE.

OK, what about chicken wire fencing (the half-inch mesh stuff)? Bix exxy for temporary, that’s the only thing…

The door now has a new spring thingo.

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

They’re in the ground and HUGE.

OK, what about chicken wire fencing (the half-inch mesh stuff)? Bix exxy for temporary, that’s the only thing…

The door now has a new spring thingo.

So the problem is solved? You might just have to take your chances … I’ve noticed that indoor cats rarely like going outside…

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

Happy Potter said:

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

Awesome! go you girls!

what happened to christchurch ??

‘we knew it would happen one day’ – seems brave and very sad.
i was booked for a holiday there in december.

Happy Potter said:

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

what a lovely present. you’ve go wonderful kids there :)

rain has eased here.

the filter into the tank was clogged with slime?? not sure how that happened in the month since i checked. clean now.

no chance of picking up that backchat.

pepe said:

what happened to christchurch ??

‘we knew it would happen one day’ – seems brave and very sad.
i was booked for a holiday there in december.

does this mean you are no longer booked?

Happy Potter said:

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

I don’t normally say this, but:

“Awwwwwwww”

Gees, hey?

This is just wonderful news, I’m very happy for you and “The Man”

:) :) :)

pepe said:

rain has eased here.

the filter into the tank was clogged with slime?? not sure how that happened in the month since i checked. clean now.

no chance of picking up that backchat.

Yes, I find the storage tank gets like that from the water that comes from the solar hot water system…I have to go up and bring it down for a hose down…the other filter, rain water, used to get clogged from the leucaena leaves but not any more!

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

OK, what about chicken wire fencing (the half-inch mesh stuff)? Bix exxy for temporary, that’s the only thing…

The door now has a new spring thingo.

So the problem is solved? You might just have to take your chances … I’ve noticed that indoor cats rarely like going outside…

It’ll help anyway. He’ll probably still slip out occassionally between legs.

He loves getting out but he’s terribly territorial and goes looking for fights and he’s got no idea about cars dogs etc.

Happy Potter said:

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

You deserve it. :)

Happy Potter said:

Oh wow, our kids are fantastic!

The girls came over to shower dad with hugs and pressies for Fathers day. Seeing as he is a chockaholic it’s normally chocolates but this time because of his cholesterol there was one single ferrer rocher choc in a bag lol!

Then they handed us a special envelope addressed to both of us.
In it was a card with 5 pages.

First page was Happy Fathers day Dad.
Next page was Happy Birthday Mum! (my b/d is this month)
Third page was Merry Christmas!! (??) and the words “ because we are so broke now we have to throw Xmas in too…”
Okayyy….

Forth page contained a voucher to travel on the Spirit of Tassie !!! OMG! Day sailing to Tas and night sail back and delux cabin for both. OMG! And vouchers for car hire and entries to places that they know we would visit. OMG!

Last page contained cash to pay for several nights accomodation!!
OMG!!!

We are lost for words!!! Tears flowed from both of us. They “yelled book, it book it!!!!!” So we did. Leave mon 14 th March 2011, return Sun 20 th.

:D:D:D:D

What a great pressie. What great kids. Live can be good can’t it?

pain master said:

pepe said:

what happened to christchurch ??

‘we knew it would happen one day’ – seems brave and very sad.
i was booked for a holiday there in december.

does this mean you are no longer booked?

i’m too considerate to ask if the b&b still stands or if the sewerage will be up and running by december.
they can’t abandon a city of 300,000 people. but how does one reinstate a city’s underground services?
no i haven’t heard or done anything yet.

pepe said:

what happened to christchurch ??

‘we knew it would happen one day’ – seems brave and very sad.
i was booked for a holiday there in december.

Lucky you weren’t booked for this weekend then.

What a great pressie. What great kids. Live can be good can’t it?

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Hey thanks yous for the lovely ‘deserving’ comments. We are over the moon!

They had planned to give us this incredible gift on my b/day but thats after the 10th Sept. If you book before the 10th there is bonus upgrades and freebies.

The greatest glow is reserved for knowing we have raised wonderful thoughtful and considerate kids! We are so very proud of them :)

Happy Potter said:

Coffee in one hand and secaturs in the other, I pruned the fernery!

Big pile of fronds chopped up, and I separated and re potted the saffron crocus bulbs. Chopped peace lily to the ground. Now I’m frozen solid!
Hot shower then some pasta for tea. Then have a baileys whilst staring at our tickets! :D

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Coffee in one hand and secaturs in the other, I pruned the fernery!

Big pile of fronds chopped up, and I separated and re potted the saffron crocus bulbs. Chopped peace lily to the ground. Now I’m frozen solid!
Hot shower then some pasta for tea. Then have a baileys whilst staring at our tickets! :D

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

pepe said:

pain master said:

pepe said:

what happened to christchurch ??

‘we knew it would happen one day’ – seems brave and very sad.
i was booked for a holiday there in december.

does this mean you are no longer booked?

i’m too considerate to ask if the b&b still stands or if the sewerage will be up and running by december.
they can’t abandon a city of 300,000 people. but how does one reinstate a city’s underground services?
no i haven’t heard or done anything yet.

on my recent excursion to Eungella, I tried to book into a chalet up there, but it got blown apart by TC Ului back in March. Its open now though.

Has their sewerage crapped itself?

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Coffee in one hand and secaturs in the other, I pruned the fernery!

Big pile of fronds chopped up, and I separated and re potted the saffron crocus bulbs. Chopped peace lily to the ground. Now I’m frozen solid!
Hot shower then some pasta for tea. Then have a baileys whilst staring at our tickets! :D

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

I reckon Dad must be a good bloke, it is his day afterall.

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Coffee in one hand and secaturs in the other, I pruned the fernery!

Big pile of fronds chopped up, and I separated and re potted the saffron crocus bulbs. Chopped peace lily to the ground. Now I’m frozen solid!
Hot shower then some pasta for tea. Then have a baileys whilst staring at our tickets! :D

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

This reminds me of when #1 daughter turned 21. Big party and her boss attended. Her female boss crossed to me and handed MrP and I a congratulatory card. She explained that all the accolades go to the young adult but in fact congratulations should go to the parents for doing such a good job of raising their offspring. She had nothing but praise for daughter but said none of the praise would have been possible if her parents hadn’t done such a good job. I wear her words like a banner even now.

Mushies on toast tonight for tea. Off to Bris again tomorrow. Will be gone for a few days. I trust you will be able to look after yourselves while I’m away. You’ll know when I’m back again.

on my recent excursion to Eungella, I tried to book into a chalet up there, but it got blown apart by TC Ului back in March. Its open now though.

Has their sewerage crapped itself?
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looks up eungella – looks pretty good in qld.

yep the sewerage is flowing freely – the heritage buildings are history – and the mains water is fountaining inside several homes.

i think they will react swiftly and all will be well.

pomolo said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

This reminds me of when #1 daughter turned 21. Big party and her boss attended. Her female boss crossed to me and handed MrP and I a congratulatory card. She explained that all the accolades go to the young adult but in fact congratulations should go to the parents for doing such a good job of raising their offspring. She had nothing but praise for daughter but said none of the praise would have been possible if her parents hadn’t done such a good job. I wear her words like a banner even now.

Oh that is lovely Pomolo. Recognition and praise for raising a wonderful daughter whom other’s apppreciate too. I bet yous puffed up with pride :D

pomolo said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

it is a credit to you and Mr HP. With a special needs child in the family it is easy to let the “lesser” needs of the other children slip by. But you have demonstratively shown that even under all the pressure of raising GS, you have been able to love and care for your other children and attend to their needs. This is their way of saying how much they appreciate you.

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

This reminds me of when #1 daughter turned 21. Big party and her boss attended. Her female boss crossed to me and handed MrP and I a congratulatory card. She explained that all the accolades go to the young adult but in fact congratulations should go to the parents for doing such a good job of raising their offspring. She had nothing but praise for daughter but said none of the praise would have been possible if her parents hadn’t done such a good job. I wear her words like a banner even now.

does her and that boss still have a (doesn’t need to be) working relationship?

Happy Potter said:

pomolo said:

Happy Potter said:

Aw BG. Thank you.

Darn. my eyes are raining again …

This reminds me of when #1 daughter turned 21. Big party and her boss attended. Her female boss crossed to me and handed MrP and I a congratulatory card. She explained that all the accolades go to the young adult but in fact congratulations should go to the parents for doing such a good job of raising their offspring. She had nothing but praise for daughter but said none of the praise would have been possible if her parents hadn’t done such a good job. I wear her words like a banner even now.

Oh that is lovely Pomolo. Recognition and praise for raising a wonderful daughter whom other’s apppreciate too. I bet yous puffed up with pride :D

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

pain master said:

Happy Potter said:

pomolo said:

This reminds me of when #1 daughter turned 21. Big party and her boss attended. Her female boss crossed to me and handed MrP and I a congratulatory card. She explained that all the accolades go to the young adult but in fact congratulations should go to the parents for doing such a good job of raising their offspring. She had nothing but praise for daughter but said none of the praise would have been possible if her parents hadn’t done such a good job. I wear her words like a banner even now.

Oh that is lovely Pomolo. Recognition and praise for raising a wonderful daughter whom other’s apppreciate too. I bet yous puffed up with pride :D

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

LOL!

Happy Potter said:

pain master said:

Happy Potter said:

Oh that is lovely Pomolo. Recognition and praise for raising a wonderful daughter whom other’s apppreciate too. I bet yous puffed up with pride :D

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

LOL!

She deserved it.

pain master said:

Happy Potter said:

pain master said:

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

LOL!

She deserved it.

was it because it was your birthday?

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

Happy Potter said:

LOL!

She deserved it.

was it because it was your birthday?

she often threatened I wouldn’t see 21, the way I was going….

pain master said:

bluegreen said:

pain master said:

She deserved it.

was it because it was your birthday?

she often threatened I wouldn’t see 21, the way I was going….

considering tthe tales you’ve told over the years, you were very lucky more thatn anything, to get to 21 …

here I am and you’ve all piked…

pouring rain here, we were lucky to get in and out of the place, caught up with the bro and mother of my best friend …they were up for a visit, the mother used to work in the hospital here…the really old Queenslander style one…I used to flat with the friend and this brother…how long ago it seems…

Sunny and 5C here. I’ve continued the fernery ‘pretty up’, weeding and feeding and pruning the old fern fronds and cleaning the paving. Where I’ve had pots of cuttings on the paving ,it has stained the patterened concrete ,so from now on they get saucers under.

The ferns don’t know it’s been the coldest winter, they haven’t stopped growing. I wished it looked like this for the GA segment! It’s heaps bigger. You could see a lot of the fence on the big screen, but there’s barely any fence to be seen now for lush high growth. It’s gorgeous.
I had to step inside a few times and stand under the heater vent to thaw out! lol.

There were 5 little goldfish in a water feature out there and I’ve taken them out and cleaned the lil fountain. It only takes 2 buckets of water and it’s acted as my fish quarantine pool. Any new fish stay in there for a while.

The bigger pond is all well again yay!, the treatment worked and the big fish look great. I added the 5 little one’s to it.

Now for some hot porridge to warm my cold bod.

Dinetta said:

here I am and you’ve all piked…

pouring rain here, we were lucky to get in and out of the place, caught up with the bro and mother of my best friend …they were up for a visit, the mother used to work in the hospital here…the really old Queenslander style one…I used to flat with the friend and this brother…how long ago it seems…

Sorry to pike on ya. I was in a deep sleep by that time.

It’s great to see old friends hey. BG caught up with some too.
I’ve been trying to find an old friend for ages with no luck, but just found her daughter on FB. She’s away atm though.
Weirdly, there is no mention of her mum or photos with her mum in her contacts..my mind is ticking over as to why..

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

good morning. slept in again. been feeling very lethargic lately.

The agent informs me that Swanpool is high and dry :) still waiting on the builders report. Might give him a ring today to see what is happening.

bluegreen said:

good morning. slept in again. been feeling very lethargic lately.

The agent informs me that Swanpool is high and dry :) still waiting on the builders report. Might give him a ring today to see what is happening.

Sounds good. Not about the lethargy bit though. Do you think you will end up buying the place in Swanpool BG?

That would put the spring back in your step!

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

good morning. slept in again. been feeling very lethargic lately.

The agent informs me that Swanpool is high and dry :) still waiting on the builders report. Might give him a ring today to see what is happening.

Sounds good. Not about the lethargy bit though. Do you think you will end up buying the place in Swanpool BG?

That would put the spring back in your step!

if the builders inspection doesn’t come up with any nasties I think yes. there is not much else available and it ticks almost all of the boxes.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

good morning. slept in again. been feeling very lethargic lately.

The agent informs me that Swanpool is high and dry :) still waiting on the builders report. Might give him a ring today to see what is happening.

Sounds good. Not about the lethargy bit though. Do you think you will end up buying the place in Swanpool BG?

That would put the spring back in your step!

if the builders inspection doesn’t come up with any nasties I think yes. there is not much else available and it ticks almost all of the boxes.

Ok. Fingers crossed for you.

We would have to come for a visit one weekend, down the track :)

Happy Potter said:

Ok. Fingers crossed for you.

We would have to come for a visit one weekend, down the track :)

oh yes, I insist!

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Ok. Fingers crossed for you.

We would have to come for a visit one weekend, down the track :)

oh yes, I insist!

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Ok. Fingers crossed for you.

We would have to come for a visit one weekend, down the track :)

oh yes, I insist!

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

oh yes, I insist!

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

Good idea! In that case.. a giant tiramusu cake..

We can’t visit in mid March tho’, we’ll be in Tassie :D

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

Good idea! In that case.. a giant tiramusu cake..

We can’t visit in mid March tho’, we’ll be in Tassie :D

yum! OK, not mid March.

makes note

Happy Potter said:

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

Ok. Fingers crossed for you.

We would have to come for a visit one weekend, down the track :)

oh yes, I insist!

A feel a garden working bee coming on.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

oh yes, I insist!

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

Me, me, me, me.

>When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

An axe would help too but “warm” is probably preferable..

;^)

colliewa said:

>When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

An axe would help too but “warm” is probably preferable..

;^)

good to see you popping in again collie :)

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

bubba louie said:

Happy Potter said:

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

Yay! success this time :D
I’m in with the ‘difficult’ ones lol. I even got a hot blanket to warm me. I do have a very good vein but it’s deep and takes longer to show up. Just 1, lol!

bubba louie said:

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

Me, me, me, me.

Oh cool BL!

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

Lovely.. looks better than some of our catchments !

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

Lovely.. looks better than some of our catchments !

and the Midland Holiday Park nearby seems to have very reasonable rates, for those traveling long distance ;)

The mans off work for a few days now, after his 9 day nightshift stint :)

We’re off to the B shop shortly to get new white light switches to replace old black ones. And look at replacement light fittings for the kitchen. The old ones were on for so long they broke as they were removed for the ceiling painting.
BBL

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

Lovely.. looks better than some of our catchments !

and the Midland Holiday Park nearby seems to have very reasonable rates, for those traveling long distance ;)

Thanks BG, I saved it.

• gone *

pain master said:

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

I, better not try that one here.

Back up the top from being away from the computer. Won’t Be in from Friday till Sunday (lunch), going camping with the Uncle.

veg gardener said:

Back up the top from being away from the computer. Won’t Be in from Friday till Sunday (lunch), going camping with the Uncle.

camping! cool! have fun :)

bluegreen said:

veg gardener said:

Back up the top from being away from the computer. Won’t Be in from Friday till Sunday (lunch), going camping with the Uncle.

camping! cool! have fun :)

Sure will, We have been up there before, taking the Surf mats up there for the rapids, Would take my kayak but its to hard to paddle up there, need a real White water craft.

Place is called bretti, It’s just north of Gloucester NSW.

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

oh, (((HUGS))) for both of you.

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

there’s water-tourism around here too.

people are parking and looking at the north and south para rivers flowing fast across causeways.
we did it sunday. really nice to see full rivers, full dams, saturated soil after all those dry winters.

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

good morning. slept in again. been feeling very lethargic lately.

The agent informs me that Swanpool is high and dry :) still waiting on the builders report. Might give him a ring today to see what is happening.

Sounds good. Not about the lethargy bit though. Do you think you will end up buying the place in Swanpool BG?

That would put the spring back in your step!

if the builders inspection doesn’t come up with any nasties I think yes. there is not much else available and it ticks almost all of the boxes.

the builders inspection should pay for itself – when you negotiate a price all the things on the defects lists should be costed and taken off your offer.
normal price negotiations.

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

Oh no :(

bluegreen said:

Happy Potter said:

bluegreen said:

oh yes, I insist!

With a cake. Or a pav. Or scones. Oh the whole lot! lol

lol! might have a house warming, if enough people were interested.

sounds tempting…

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

great to see water in the middle of Victoria!

veg gardener said:

pain master said:

I once sent my mum a Congratulation Card on my birthday.

I, better not try that one here.

Go on, it went down a treat! Every Mum will smile at this kind of shenanigans!

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

:(

pain master said:

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

great to see water in the middle of Victoria!

even more now!! and in places they don’t want it!

G’day Beej, lurkers.
Hit n run tonight.
Gotta supervise dinner.
Bluddy!

my christchurch holiday accommodation is OK.
phew. – so all is well.
i am impressed by the way the kiwis and aussies handle disasters.

best wishes to all those in the northern victoria floodplains.

pain master said:

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

:(

What he said :( Hope your family has lots of support available. Hoping for the best outcome for your sister.

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

Sorry to hear that, Bubba…

pepe said:

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

there’s water-tourism around here too.

people are parking and looking at the north and south para rivers flowing fast across causeways.
we did it sunday. really nice to see full rivers, full dams, saturated soil after all those dry winters.

The best feeling, isn’t it? During those dark days of drought, I’ll bet everyone wondered if the rains would ever come again…

bubba louie said:

Happy Potter said:

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

Can’t. AB pos and haemochromotosis…otherwise I’d be there with bells on…

Has anyone seen ‘The free range cook’?
- is it any good?

first fine day in ages – clothes washing, weed spraying MUST be done today because it rains again tomorrow.

Dinetta said:

pepe said:

bluegreen said:

a couple of pictures of Nillahcootie Lake, Swanpool

there’s water-tourism around here too.

people are parking and looking at the north and south para rivers flowing fast across causeways.
we did it sunday. really nice to see full rivers, full dams, saturated soil after all those dry winters.

The best feeling, isn’t it? During those dark days of drought, I’ll bet everyone wondered if the rains would ever come again…

i think some 6 y.o. children might be seeing rivers for the first time in their lives.

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Happy Potter said:

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

Can’t. AB pos and haemochromotosis…otherwise I’d be there with bells on…

Just for the ones who can, I meant :)
My man can’t donate either because of a needestick injury 15 years ago. Even tho’ he is healthy and fit and has no disease from it. It’s such a waste. And he has those big veins that BB staff just love to see.

Morning. It’s damp and dreary weather here, cold misty rain.
The chooks run is a quagmire again and the spare bale of hay has to go in there today. First got to get in there with the rubber boots and overalls and shovel and scrape excess mud out. I will wait until midday after they have laid the days eggs then let them out while I clean it.
Ugh.

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Happy Potter said:

I had a nice Doc ring me from the central blood bank discussing ways of putting oneself in optimum condition to donate so it’s not a dud, and “ we really don’t want to hurt you” , of course not.
I go back today at 1 pm to re donate and hopefully this time they will be more successful.

I’m drinking my 2 litres of water and having snacks and will have no tea or coffee until after :I

Theres a serious shortage of O type and people are dying. Get ya bums off to the BB asap. Please.

When I had my op they kept me very warm while I was waiting. They said it helps with finding a good vein.

Can’t. AB pos and haemochromotosis…otherwise I’d be there with bells on…

I’d like to think that if I had a run of feeling healthy for.. say.. 3 or 4 months, then I might have a crack at giving blood. I’m lucky to manage 3 or 4 hours at the moment :(

But being honest with myself, I’m not sure if I would do it, in this mythical scenario of health. I have a strong feeling that my body couldn’t cope with the loss of blood, and I don’t know if I can rationalise that away. Moot point for the time being in any case, I had a faint spell just walking across the office this morning.

But being honest with myself, I’m not sure if I would do it, in this mythical scenario of health. I have a strong feeling that my body couldn’t cope with the loss of blood, and I don’t know if I can rationalise that away. Moot point for the time being in any case, I had a faint spell just walking across the office this morning.
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You might be excluded on that criteria anyway in the interview process. You do have to be feeling well and strong.

Although I dunno.. my bodys falling apart and I have faint spells and I’m a basket case and they still want to jab me! lol!

Happy Potter said:

But being honest with myself, I’m not sure if I would do it, in this mythical scenario of health. I have a strong feeling that my body couldn’t cope with the loss of blood, and I don’t know if I can rationalise that away. Moot point for the time being in any case, I had a faint spell just walking across the office this morning.
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You might be excluded on that criteria anyway in the interview process. You do have to be feeling well and strong.

Although I dunno.. my bodys falling apart and I have faint spells and I’m a basket case and they still want to jab me! lol!

They need more suburban centres that are easy to get to and need to do on Sat and Sundays before I’ll put my hand up.

Dinetta said:

haemochromotosis….

Me too

pepe said:

Dinetta said:

pepe said:

there’s water-tourism around here too.

people are parking and looking at the north and south para rivers flowing fast across causeways.
we did it sunday. really nice to see full rivers, full dams, saturated soil after all those dry winters.

The best feeling, isn’t it? During those dark days of drought, I’ll bet everyone wondered if the rains would ever come again…

i think some 6 y.o. children might be seeing rivers for the first time in their lives.

lol I think Sonny Joe was almost 10 before a thunderstorm broke over his head and we started saying “oh a Wet!”…his father had to explain it to him…give me floods over fires anyday…

Happy Potter said:

Just for the ones who can, I meant :)
My man can’t donate either because of a needestick injury 15 years ago. Even tho’ he is healthy and fit and has no disease from it. It’s such a waste. And he has those big veins that BB staff just love to see.

That’s OK, I did my bit before the children came along but sometimes when I see the TV adds I think “what a bummer I can’t rush out and give a pint (400 mls I think it is??)

You’re right that it’s such a waste that The Man is now excluded…you’d think after 15 years, if anything was going to pop up it would have done so by now…

Thee said:

Happy Potter said:

But being honest with myself, I’m not sure if I would do it, in this mythical scenario of health. I have a strong feeling that my body couldn’t cope with the loss of blood, and I don’t know if I can rationalise that away. Moot point for the time being in any case, I had a faint spell just walking across the office this morning.
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You might be excluded on that criteria anyway in the interview process. You do have to be feeling well and strong.

Although I dunno.. my bodys falling apart and I have faint spells and I’m a basket case and they still want to jab me! lol!

They need more suburban centres that are easy to get to and need to do on Sat and Sundays before I’ll put my hand up.

We used to be able to go to the local hospital out of hours, from 6 – 8 pm on certain nights of the month…not sure what happens now…the local GP all used to donate their time…

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

haemochromotosis….

Me too

I thought I would have to have blood taken out (it gets thrown away doesn’t it?) every quarter, but the Dr takes a blood test first and if I am well under the limit he doesn’t bother…since I’ve switched to beef only 3 -4 nights per week, I haven’t had to have a blood-letting for 15 months so far The cousin that notified us about the condition, one of her veins has collapsed from the constant needling…not sure what a collapsed vein is…

Happy Potter said:

But being honest with myself, I’m not sure if I would do it, in this mythical scenario of health. I have a strong feeling that my body couldn’t cope with the loss of blood, and I don’t know if I can rationalise that away. Moot point for the time being in any case, I had a faint spell just walking across the office this morning.
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You might be excluded on that criteria anyway in the interview process. You do have to be feeling well and strong.

Although I dunno.. my bodys falling apart and I have faint spells and I’m a basket case and they still want to jab me! lol!

Well and strong? Cripes. I think that’s happened twice in the last 4 years, and both times would have lasted for less than an hour :D

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

haemochromotosis….

Me too

I thought I would have to have blood taken out (it gets thrown away doesn’t it?) every quarter, but the Dr takes a blood test first and if I am well under the limit he doesn’t bother…since I’ve switched to beef only 3 -4 nights per week, I haven’t had to have a blood-letting for 15 months so far The cousin that notified us about the condition, one of her veins has collapsed from the constant needling…not sure what a collapsed vein is…

The vein shuts off and smaller capilliary veins take over the blood flow.

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

haemochromotosis….

Me too

I thought I would have to have blood taken out (it gets thrown away doesn’t it?) every quarter, but the Dr takes a blood test first and if I am well under the limit he doesn’t bother…since I’ve switched to beef only 3 -4 nights per week, I haven’t had to have a blood-letting for 15 months so far The cousin that notified us about the condition, one of her veins has collapsed from the constant needling…not sure what a collapsed vein is…

I always thought you could still donate but I might be wrong. I’ve never had to be bled and probably never will, according to the docs.

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

Sorry to hear that, Bubba…

Thank everyone. I’m a bit calmer now.

I’ll be her official driver and her first specialist appointment is on Thursday.

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

Me too

I thought I would have to have blood taken out (it gets thrown away doesn’t it?) every quarter, but the Dr takes a blood test first and if I am well under the limit he doesn’t bother…since I’ve switched to beef only 3 -4 nights per week, I haven’t had to have a blood-letting for 15 months so far The cousin that notified us about the condition, one of her veins has collapsed from the constant needling…not sure what a collapsed vein is…

I always thought you could still donate but I might be wrong. I’ve never had to be bled and probably never will, according to the docs.

I checked, it was one of the first questions I asked…but

checked on the internet

Persons with haemachromatosis can donate blood

More than half way down the page, which explains the certain criteria that needs to be met…

Must ask the Dr next time…not sure what’s so good about AB+ but they like it…

The things you find out on this Forum!!

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

bubba louie said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

My sister has tumours in both breasts. They don’t know if there’s any anywhere else yet.

Going for a big think.

Sorry to hear that, Bubba…

Thank everyone. I’m a bit calmer now.

I’ll be her official driver and her first specialist appointment is on Thursday.

I hope they treat it aggressively and get the lot out. Thinking of you both.

Lawn is mowed, also done out around one of the chook pens. It’s Ment to rain sometime this week so we have been told, so should get some green stuff up for them.

Happy Potter said:

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

WOW – huge! Mine would be about a third that length..

Gobsmacked over here!

bon008 said:

Happy Potter said:

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

WOW – huge! Mine would be about a third that length..

Gobsmacked over here!

I was even more stunned about the incredible number of red composting worms in there, feasting on the rotting old hay from when I put worm casts in holes I dug in the mini orchard. The casts usually have juvenile worms and eggs in them. That’s a superwormy feat because, as the mulch rotted down to bare dirt in the orchard, the worms have migrated to where the hay was in the chook run and thats on the opposite side of the yard! I turned over compacted rotting old wet straw and there were literally handfulls. And they are huge too!

I am amazed!

Oh oh oh something else to show em on the open day! :D

Happy Potter said:

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

good news – and a similar story here as well.

worms do innoculate the soil (with their antibodies) by passing it thru their bodies i think?
if that’s true there should be better disease resistance in our plants this year ? – as well as the usual improvements in aeration and nutrient take up.

your visitors are going to be impressed.
do you have a problem with levels in that chook yard?

pepe said:

Happy Potter said:

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

good news – and a similar story here as well.

worms do innoculate the soil (with their antibodies) by passing it thru their bodies i think?
if that’s true there should be better disease resistance in our plants this year ? – as well as the usual improvements in aeration and nutrient take up.

your visitors are going to be impressed.
do you have a problem with levels in that chook yard?

Levels Pepe ?

If you mean is it lower, no , their yard is on higher ground, but the chooks stamping digging and scratching render it impervious to moisture. Under the wet sludge it was quite dry.

Levels Pepe ?

If you mean is it lower, no , their yard is on higher ground, but the chooks stamping digging and scratching render it impervious to moisture. Under the wet sludge it was quite dry.

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Oh and, whenever I dig channels for drainage, they quickly fill it in. Even with rocks or roadbase.

Levels Pepe ?

If you mean is it lower, no , their yard is on higher ground, but the chooks stamping digging and scratching render it impervious to moisture. Under the wet sludge it was quite dry.
——————————

i’ve been forking some ground over and i guess a few worms do die. if i move away the sparrows arrive in force and demolish mobs of worms. my compost has to be forked into the soil to protect the compost worms from the marauding birds.

personally i think you could remove the soil with a fork without doing too much damage – and transfer it somewhere as topdressing. it shouldn’t be non-wetting because of the scratching.

Happy Potter said:

bon008 said:

Happy Potter said:

I stopped digging over the chooks yard because every forkful contained scores of these…
Instead I barely scraped off the surface mud and threw the big bale in.

WOW – huge! Mine would be about a third that length..

Gobsmacked over here!

I was even more stunned about the incredible number of red composting worms in there, feasting on the rotting old hay from when I put worm casts in holes I dug in the mini orchard. The casts usually have juvenile worms and eggs in them. That’s a superwormy feat because, as the mulch rotted down to bare dirt in the orchard, the worms have migrated to where the hay was in the chook run and thats on the opposite side of the yard! I turned over compacted rotting old wet straw and there were literally handfulls. And they are huge too!

I am amazed!

Oh oh oh something else to show em on the open day! :D

My red composting worms always seem stunted. :(

bubba louie said:

My red composting worms always seem stunted. :(

I find the worms that turn up under the leaf mould, are far bigger than my little worm farm inmates…probably muscle tone from having to wriggle further? (TIC)

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

My red composting worms always seem stunted. :(

I find the worms that turn up under the leaf mould, are far bigger than my little worm farm inmates…probably muscle tone from having to wriggle further? (TIC)

My red wriglers in the farm are small too. Prolly need some fattening mix. But when to make that fiddly mix up when you have so many other important things to do that occupy your mind.

Anyways..
copied:

Make up the following recipe to fatten and toughen up your worms;
Chicken Layers Pellets 50%
Wheat or Corn Flour 10%
Powdered Whole Milk/Skim Milk 10%
Bran or Wheat Meal 20%
Agricultural lime or dolomite 10%
Mix the ingredients and sprinkle lightly on the food wastes about once a week.
After several months you will have fat, tough worms in ready supply for fishing.

Happy Potter said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

My red composting worms always seem stunted. :(

I find the worms that turn up under the leaf mould, are far bigger than my little worm farm inmates…probably muscle tone from having to wriggle further? (TIC)

My red wriglers in the farm are small too. Prolly need some fattening mix. But when to make that fiddly mix up when you have so many other important things to do that occupy your mind.

Anyways..
copied:

Make up the following recipe to fatten and toughen up your worms;
Chicken Layers Pellets 50%
Wheat or Corn Flour 10%
Powdered Whole Milk/Skim Milk 10%
Bran or Wheat Meal 20%
Agricultural lime or dolomite 10%
Mix the ingredients and sprinkle lightly on the food wastes about once a week.
After several months you will have fat, tough worms in ready supply for fishing.

I’ve been going to make some for literally years. Still haven’t. My poor old worms sometimes go a month or more between feeds.:(

Happy Potter said:

Dinetta said:

bubba louie said:

My red composting worms always seem stunted. :(

I find the worms that turn up under the leaf mould, are far bigger than my little worm farm inmates…probably muscle tone from having to wriggle further? (TIC)

My red wriglers in the farm are small too. Prolly need some fattening mix. But when to make that fiddly mix up when you have so many other important things to do that occupy your mind.

Anyways..
copied:

Make up the following recipe to fatten and toughen up your worms;
Chicken Layers Pellets 50%
Wheat or Corn Flour 10%
Powdered Whole Milk/Skim Milk 10%
Bran or Wheat Meal 20%
Agricultural lime or dolomite 10%
Mix the ingredients and sprinkle lightly on the food wastes about once a week.
After several months you will have fat, tough worms in ready supply for fishing.

I make that up for the worm farms at work, and it does seem to make fatter worms. I do it more so for the lime than the fattening. I just translate 10% = 1/2 a cup and go from there.