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My Place

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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@Oaktree hey Oaktree, may you grow healthy and strong day by day

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Thanks so much @Meowmy

That makes me feel like I picked the right tag. I love the idea of growing healthy and strong.

I really appreciate your words.

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Thanks for letting us know @Oaktree . May you grow strong and prosper. Great name.

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Thanks @Dimity

I think I love my new tag. Thanks for your kind words.

I chose it to match my avatar. I changed my avatar after a Thursday peer chat. I think it was @TideisTurning that said his avatar was a lighthouse and what it meant. Maybe correct me if I am wrong about which peer worker it was. Anyway I went and changed my avatar that night to a baby oak tree to symbolise hope. So to me Oaktree symbolises hope in my recovery journey. I just didn't want to lose my forum friends in the transaction. I thought a bit about changing my tag but from what @Jynx said in the email they are starting to check usernames are truely anonymous so I think it was just a matter of time. Anyway I think I am happy as long as my friends realise it's me. I just hope that I didn't leave anyone out.

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Hey Bella Meggle

@Oaktree

it can be affirming choosing symbols and concepts that speak to us.

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Maybe I should rethink my avatar @Oaktree ... it's a dormouse!

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Hi Meggle

Great that you have moved on. I haven't heard from you for ages. My garden unfortunately has gone to weeds. I have some art projects that I've been busy working on.

I hope the reasons for having to hide your identity are nothing too serious.

I have a big day tomorrow. It's my fortnightly shop and it's going to be hot. Oh well, I could change the day but I've run out of most things so it's off to town I go.

Hope everything else is good

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@Oaktree = Quercus 🙌🏼 - new species Meggle Quercus

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Thank you for letting us know @Oaktree Love the new name and what it symbolises ❤️

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Thanks @Zoe7

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