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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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Well said @tonys

It’s the thieves that steal from the vulnerable. The ones that are only sorry because they got caught. The intimidators, the bullies.
Being mean to someone makes them feel better.

A pox on all of them

G

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Hey @Glisten @tonys

I appreciate the support, sometimes I feel a bit sensitive I guess and if someone says something I second guess myself.

@tonys

No not selling and buying a motor home or anything smaller. We live in a 3x1 and we are lucky enough to have the mortgage paid off. In WA at the moment there is a housing crisis so you actually can’t buy a house or even rent one very easily. Eventually I want to sell up and move to the country but the house needs fixing and I don’t have the money. Mid year I am expecting a 20k compensation payment from the Army hopefully so with that I will fix the roof, get solar and aircon. That will be awesome for next summer so I really hope that happens. Keep your fingers crossed for me

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Thankyou for that @Glisten . Yes . . . well I do wonder if we need to lock the parents up as well as their, tantrum winging siblings. We are a lucky n wealthy nation. Are we raising a generation of entitled whingers. In a percentage of people, I think yes. Then I come across so many young kids that just blow me away. Kind, brilliant minds, and beautiful, hopeful, eyes. Its hard for me to get a fix on the way of things these days.

@TAB Having trouble getting your thread to work. Took 5 minutes just to make a support turn blue.

and can't even get to the last page . Anyway, was just going to say, I know I haven't commented on your

course because I know you'll do it in your sleep, top the class, and be home for cornflakes.

Guess thats why your board. You need a 'real' challenge.

@Meowmy . I find out your not eating your vegetables, and it no TV for a week. or leave your Zeros in the sun. Come on Meowmy.. Vegies.. and some fruit too .... please . . for tonys.. 😊 Sleep well travellers.. @Oaktree @StuF @ENKELI @Bunniekins @Adge @Appleblossom @saturnzoon Hi @Jynx @RiverSeal @Former-Member OH yes

S G you cracked me up.. You scoured every orifice of this arid nation on a crusade for the cheapest two cartons of Zero, for a forum friend.. Awe mate, You really are something special. such a trooper.

Love your style mate. tonys

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OH yes @Oaktree totally forgot about the 20 grand you have coming. and I even booked a bus to your door , so I can be of assistance helping you carry that big check to a bank of my

opps, . . I mean , of your choosing. Your Uncle tonys has much experience in these matters. 😁

Word of advice... You see a chewed up 10 gallon hat on the horizon . . shoot me on site..! pure n simple. gnite ny friend.. tns..

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Having trouble getting your thread to work. Took 5 minutes just to make a support turn blue.

and can't even get to the last page . Anyway, was just going to say, I know I haven't commented on your

course because I know you'll do it in your sleep, top the class, and be home for cornflakes.

Guess thats why your board. You need a 'real' challenge.

.............................probs true but am not same person that used to duck and dive , 20, 30, 40 years ago tones

https://youtu.be/7Xo28RwDCSE?si=BhO_JaZU28B8D2fi

ok re 'real' challenge ghost rider .. over 60 version lololololo.o start vid around 12 mins fm memory

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The SANE kitchen

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@TAB @tonys @Glisten @Appleblossom @RiverSeal @Shaz51

Just putting this recipe here for my future self.

Chilli and Garlic Spray

3x Habenero Chillies

3x Large cloves of garlic skin on

water

splash of veg oil

Blend in blender and strain into jug

add squirt of dishwashing liquid and stir

decant into spray bottle

Spray on plants to deter white fly and aphids

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I use that exact same brew for mouth wash n deodorant, @Oaktree .. Ok . . . I'm going. tns

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Hubby and I planted 5 more Brussel sprout plants and some rojo garlic cloves into another raised bed this afternoon. These Brussel sprout plants are about 2 weeks younger than my others and are much smaller right now. Hopefully they grow ok.

@tonys @TAB @Glisten @Appleblossom @RiverSeal @Shaz51

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I have a veggie patch too and it brings me so much joy planting thing's, watching them grow and then eating them. They always taste better out of your own garden than the supermarket and you get a sense of achievement and satisfaction. I love giving left overs to my family and friends too, spread the love. I'm needing more and more help in the garden though. I don't have as much planted in there as I'd like because I run out of energy before I finish the watering. My sister's coming to live me to be my career in a month so that will make life easier. Good on ya, keep up the gardening, it gets you outside in the fresh air and sunshine and you can have a good time while you're doing it. Best of luck. I look forward to an update.

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