COLD DARK ROOM

[Pastel Tortie]

If you go to east London, you gotta get the money terminology correct, now a five pound note is a “Lady Godiva”, a ten pound note is a “**** n hen”, remember them and you will go far

Do they still accept BBC English, or do we have to find an exchange rate?

 

[Pastel Tortie]

I scheduled everything in 24-hour time when I lived in the UK, and when I visited elsewhere in Europe. I didn't want to figure what "half" or "half of" a particular hour meant. It means different things in different countries, and I didn't want to be an hour off!

 

[Reptilony]

Do you kind people know for sure if this is prickly pear opuntia?
Im trying to grow some for Gaïa. Im thinking south usa habitants are familiar to these kinds of plants.

 

[Momof4]

Do you kind people know for sure if this is prickly pear opuntia?
Im trying to grow some for Gaïa. Im thinking south usa habitants are familiar to these kinds of plants.View attachment 273899

Yes!! Is it yours? If not, take one of the largest pads. Cut off end , let dry a few days and plant about half way.

 

[Reptilony]

Yes!! Is it yours? If not, take one of the largest pads. Cut off end , let dry a few days and plant about half way.

Oh yeah! They’re the good kind thank you!! Yes they are mine I paid twenty bucks at the garden center I could’nt resist it’s very rare here. From what I understand too much water is the number one killer for cactus so im only watering when the sand/soil mixture is completly dry or every two weeks. So far im seing some nice growth. Im hoping one day I’ll have enough to feed my girl.

 

[JoesMum]

You should be there by now so hope you had a good journey with not too many heavy showers en route.

I am indeed. It didn’t start raining until I was about 10 minutes from Mum’s flat. Mum doesn’t have wifi in her flat and my data allowance is running low, so I need to be careful!

 

[JoesMum]

A very quick late hello.
The shops have taken over my life at the moment so not much time to pop in.
Dress found - now need jacket and possibly shoes as I don't think I will manage all day in my heels with my gammy leg.
Glad to see everyone is well and getting out and about.
See you soon but Nos Da for now!

At least you have the dress. Good luck with the rest of the shop!

 

[JoesMum]

Good mornooning all from Buxton. My drive up here was uneventful and Mum seems to be doing OK

The children spent more time around Lake Bled yesterday and are heading for Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana today.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning and Happy Hump Day!
I am delighted that the Welsh Gov has scrapped the scheme for the M4 relief road,
Common sense has prevailed and they couldn't justify the cost for saving just a few minutes on travelling during rush hours.
There is uproar of course from supporters of the scheme and I expect that one day it will go ahead when a new First Minister takes over but for now it has bought time.
Hope everyone has a good day!

 

[EllieMay]

Do you kind people know for sure if this is prickly pear opuntia?
Im trying to grow some for Gaïa. Im thinking south usa habitants are familiar to these kinds of plants.View attachment 273899

You got it! You can start 2 more plants right now and you will be amazed at how fast you see new growth. Pickles and crusher don’t eat too much of it yet but Toretto really packs it in!

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Yes!! Is it yours? If not, take one of the largest pads. Cut off end , let dry a few days and plant about half way.

Or let the raw (cut) end dry long enough to callous over, and lay the pad on the ground. It doesn't even have to be planted.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Oh yeah! They’re the good kind thank you!! Yes they are mine I paid twenty bucks at the garden center I could’nt resist it’s very rare here. From what I understand too much water is the number one killer for cactus so im only watering when the sand/soil mixture is completly dry or every two weeks. So far im seing some nice growth. Im hoping one day I’ll have enough to feed my girl.

Opuntia grow fine in Florida, too. They can handle periods of heavy rain, as long as the soil drains quickly, and as long as they get plenty of sun. They will gladly take more water when they're actively growing: well drained soil, plenty of sun, relatively warm (not winter) temperatures. They will basically go dormant during the winter.

 

[Bee62]

My new avatar. Greetings from the cricket field.

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I obviously coached them well. The other team were so good they actually let us win.

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I like your new avatar, but I would love a new avatar with your front side !

 

[Bee62]

Took my grandson to the San Diego zoo yesterday. I haven’t been here in about 3yrs. We also have the San Diego Safari Park which is my go to park since I’m a bit closer.
I went to the zoo to see the torts and the two new giraffe calves.

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Beautiful pictures !

 

[Bee62]

Yayyy. We got it. It is raining today and tomorrow. [emoji3] [emoji3]

GREAT !

 

[Bee62]

I worked in Ashdown Arkansas today. I snapped a picture of this guy basking unbothered as I walked by.
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A beautiful little guy.

 

[Yvonne G]

My grand daughter from Texas is coming to visit tomorrow so I can meet her husband. They used to live in this area so they have friends and relatives here. Besides her husband she's travelling with her older sister and her husband and their four children, a boy 16, a girl 12 and a boy/girl set of year old twins. The older sister is her mother's daughter, but not my son's daughter.

 

[Reptilony]

You got it! You can start 2 more plants right now and you will be amazed at how fast you see new growth. Pickles and crusher don’t eat too much of it yet but Toretto really packs it in!

Right now I have 2 opuntias, two big parts with two small parts on them, are you saying I should cut off two of these small parts so I can have 4 cactus? This pic is the other one.

 

[EllieMay]

Right now I have 2 opuntias, two big parts with two small parts on them, are you saying I should cut off two of these small parts so I can have 4 cactus? This pic is the other one.View attachment 273915

That is correct! Break off the big set of rabbit ears at the joint and put those guys in two separate pots buried halfway down. They will grow their own new pads within a month I bet!!

 

[Yvonne G]

Right now I have 2 opuntias, two big parts with two small parts on them, are you saying I should cut off two of these small parts so I can have 4 cactus? This pic is the other one.View attachment 273915

If you'll notice how the "rabbit ears" are growing long and slender instead of pad-like as the mother part is, that's because the plant isn't getting enough light. The new growth is reaching for the light.