COLD DARK ROOM

[Maro2Bear]

I read somewhere that using only Softened water in your gardens will eventually cause problems.. but if they are getting plenty rain water then it doesn’t hurt...I’m not sure about the effects of chlorine though.. something else to google ;~}

chlorinated water is fine. I water all our plants, me, Sully & wifey with chlorinated “tap” water from our supplier. It’s only fishies that don’t like chlorine. I do collect as much rain water throughout the year to water plants, make coffee, and refresh fish tank.

 

[Cathie G]

That’s true hmmmm... god I’m bad at this... anyone have suggestions?

What species of tortoise? I'm not good at that but you possibly could come up with a gender neutral name you won't mind keeping...even if you wind up getting flashed...

 

[Cathie G]

Good mornooning all.

the postman just brought my Christmas card from @CarolM ... posted on November 30th according to the postmark

The candy cane looks like someone tried to iron it!!!!

Thank you Carol. xx
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I got yours a couple of days ago. I've been having more trouble then usual with my mail...so I was really thrilled when I received it. 3 more to go. I was afraid it had been lost.

 

[Cathie G]

Good Morning All,

It is Monday morning again. And I already feel hot. It is either very hot or I am going through menopause. Either way I don't like it. I have been busy planting my seeds to get them started and hope to see some of them germinate soon if all goes well. We are still waiting for the painting to be finished before I can set out my tyre planter pots. So I need to have some patience. (Which I always struggle with). But we will get there. My brother who lives on the farm said that he will give me a 5000ltr jojo tank which he is not using. I will then be able to fill it up with the well point water to use for my gardening. BUT I have to figure out how I can get the brown out of the water so that it does not stain my walls. Anybody have any advise on how I can do that without having to spend lots of money on filtration systems? Maybe I can use those pool chlorine floaters? But not sure then if the water can be used for the garden. What do you guys think?

I had 2 thoughts. One is that chlorine in water, if left to sit, will turn into a salt and be harmless. Also, it would be nice to know exactly what is turning the water brown....!!!and I'm so happy!!!,I just got your card in the mail

 

[Cathie G]

I totally agree.

Me too that makes<3.

 

[Cathie G]

I’m thinking of choosing London or Royal??? What do you think?

Well they always look stately...

 

[Lyn W]

Yes. I have other friends apart from TFO that live in that area that I'm also praying for. I've been having beautiful fall weather the past few days and winters...but this one is the craziest.

Unfortunately climate change is very real Cathie and I think the extremes that we are seeing all around the world is all the proof we need.
Mother Nature is not happy and us humans have a lot to answer for and need to take action to cheer her up again.

 

[Lyn W]

Happy Birthday, Lyn

Thanks again Ed!

 

[Lyn W]

helllo to all the beautiful people of the cold, dark room!

How have you guys been and what have you all been up to?

I may have mentioned this may previous acc (AbdullaAli), I'm currently studying/enjoying life @ Columbia University! I am a chemistry major at heart, though I am publishing a translation/analysis of an article about Saddam's prisons in the 1960s. I've been doing great, thriving actually. I have a new addition to our fam, though he is name is undecided as of yet, I'm still very glad to have him <3

How have all of your lives been? I have missed y'all dearly

Hi Abdulla, it's very good to have you back with us after such along absence and to see you in your avatar.
I hope your studies are going well and that life is being good to you.
What sort of new addition do you have? Or maybe I should read on a few more posts to see if the answer to that is there.

 

[Lyn W]

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What a beautiful baby!
With such a lovely colour Honey would be a good name but as you won't know if you have a male or female for while it could turn out to be too feminine.
Sandy? That could be male or female.
I'm sure you'll find a suitable name once his/her personality shines through.
If Adam was here he would probably tell you that Adam is the best name you could choose!

 

[Lyn W]

I’m thinking of choosing London or Royal??? What do you think?

Not London - that is a busy overcrowded polluted place and wouldn't suit such a beautiful little thing.
if you want a name along Royal lines, how about Prince or Princess? Either could easily be lengthened or shortened when you know the gender for sure.

 

[Lyn W]

Happy happy birthday Lyn! I’m sorry I’m late and I hope it was a wonderful day for you...

Thank you Heather!
I had a lovely day topped off by a great evening with some of the family who took me out for a meal.
It''s nice to be spoiled occasionally!

 

[Lyn W]

Happy Happy Birthday Lyn. I hope it is an awesome one.

Thank you Carol it was a lovely day in spite of the gales and work.

 

[Lyn W]

I took a picture the other day of the skyline while I was heading home.. at the time, it really struck me as poignant and I had meant to share with you.

That's a lovely picture and although you're not '......sitting in a railway station......' it feels as if it should be accompanied by the song 'Homeward Bound'

 

[CarolM]

I got yours a couple of days ago. I've been having more trouble then usual with my mail...so I was really thrilled when I received it. 3 more to go. I was afraid it had been lost.

Yayyyyy

 

[CarolM]

I had 2 thoughts. One is that chlorine in water, if left to sit, will turn into a salt and be harmless. Also, it would be nice to know exactly what is turning the water brown....!!!and I'm so happy!!!,I just got your card in the mail

I am so glad they are starting to arrive.

 

[CarolM]

That's a lovely picture and although you're not '......sitting in a railway station......' it feels as if it should be accompanied by the song 'Homeward Bound'

Been a long time since I heard that song.

 

[CarolM]

chlorinated water is fine. I water all our plants, me, Sully & wifey with chlorinated “tap” water from our supplier. It’s only fishies that don’t like chlorine. I do collect as much rain water throughout the year to water plants, make coffee, and refresh fish tank.

Can I use that water then for a veggie garden as well?

 

[CarolM]

I had 2 thoughts. One is that chlorine in water, if left to sit, will turn into a salt and be harmless. Also, it would be nice to know exactly what is turning the water brown....!!!and I'm so happy!!!,I just got your card in the mail

It is well point water and I stay next to a vlei which is like a wet land. But the water comes out clear and then turns brown. Which I believe is what happens when the water mixes with air. Something to do with oxygen and the metals present in the water reacting when the two meet.

 

[CarolM]

Good Morning All.
It is Tuesday and my body is still in shock from gym class last night. It was a killer class.
The sun is shining, so no complaints from me today.
Have a good one everybody.