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My Place

OaktreeSenior Contributor17 Apr 2023, 2:20 pm AEST

My Place

Hi guys,

I just wanted to have a thread where I could talk about things that make me happy without bothering anyone else.

So on Sunday a week ago I planted some seeds into a metal tub. Some veggie seeds. Carrots, garlic chives and although it’s not the season for it I threw in some cucumber seeds.

Well yesterday, only a week after planting I noticed my first little green shoot. Then today, there are a bunch of green shoots. Funnily enough I think it’s the cucumbers that have come up first. I may have to make a cloche to help them grow in the cooler weather. The tub is sitting on a concrete path so hopefully that will help keep the soil a bit warmer. I moved them a bit more into the sunshine today as we noticed that the carport was casting shade on them quite early in the afternoon.

I am so happy to see their green little faces pushing up from under that dark earth. Gives me hope in all things. I love to watch things grow. It makes me happy to think that I have played a part in that.

Every day I water them and have a chat with them. How are you today my seeds? I hope that you will grow soon! Now I can encourage them to grow bigger and stronger.

I can’t wait to set up my other veggie garden and grow more things. I am especially looking forward to planting my tomatoes come spring.

@tonys

Meggle

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AppleblossomSenior Contributor07 July 2023, 11:01 am AEST

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Wondered how you were going @Oaktree

Glad hubbie's surgery went well. Knee replacement is a big deal.

Glad you are brimming with food ideas for spoiling him.

Good to see you around and get a tag.

cheers Apple

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DelicatessenSenior Contributor07 July 2023, 11:19 am AEST

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Great news @Oaktree

And what a great way to celebrate by spoiling the patient. I really enjoy cooking for loved ones too and what you’ve got in store sounds perfect.

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tymeModerator07 July 2023, 5:41 pm AEST

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Hey @Oaktree ,

Thanks for the update. Sounds like it's been a busy time for you all.

We've missed you around here. I wish your hubby speedy recovery. Must be ouch!

How's the food going?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor07 July 2023, 5:49 pm AEST

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Hello @tyme , @Oaktree , @Delicatessen , @Appleblossom , @TAB

Today we celebrated my mum's 92nd birthday 🎂 at the hospital morning tea 🍵 😊 with visitors and the residents and the staff of the hospital, it was a lovely morning

Then went to work cleaning for 4 hours

Then back home to relax

We were awake for a few hours from 1am to 4am before heading back to bed for 2 hours

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tymeModerator07 July 2023, 5:50 pm AEST

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I hope it was a special birthday @Shaz51 . It sounds like it was very busy today. Are you okay?

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Shaz51Senior Contributor07 July 2023, 5:55 pm AEST

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Just tired my awesome friend @tyme

I did ache alot last night , and I have written down things for my next specialist appointment

The hospital rang me to make a appointment with them next week for a catchup

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TABSenior Contributor07 July 2023, 6:04 pm AEST

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Hope you are okay @Shaz51 I've seen a different GP here. Night and Day. he's friendly, informative. also said choking episodes likely to do with thryoid operation (which other gp said was 'very rare' anyway he said it usually fixes itself and possible nerve damage affecting larynx. Gave me throat exercises. Surgery prob not worth the trouble he said. could end up worse. no thanks. Take it easy

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Shaz51Senior Contributor07 July 2023, 6:09 pm AEST