COLD DARK ROOM

[Kristoff]

So I am all caught up. Some really nice photo's in todays catch up. Loved them all.

So Round 1 was Lena in the lead, Adam 2nd, Myself 3rd, Todd 4th, Linda 5th and Mark 6th.
Second round has started off with a bang with Mark getting an exact match. Well done. Todd and Linda have moved up one and I have moved down 2. Lol. Hopefully I start getting better results. And may the best Captain win....huh I mean player!

I got a cap for the first round. And Mark got a spoon. I’m afraid to ask what it means... [emoji85]

 

[CarolM]

Now that’s likely. I heard the Wool Spider uses the web quite frequently...

Spoiler: My Babies

[/Rue / Kang/ Clark / Harry]

 

[Kristoff]

Good afternoon everyone. I have read everything, but gave up with comments because it would take too long.

Nice to not see you again Lyn. You posted the 110000th CDR post!

I checked our camera trap this morning and the hedgehog had knocked it askew so the photos were terrible. It did however show the spines of two separate animals.

I have secured the camera and hope for better pictures of them tonight

A new tenant family perhaps?

 

[JoesMum]

A new tenant family perhaps?

That would be lovely!

 

[JoesMum]

I got a cap for the first round. And Mark got a spoon. I’m afraid to ask what it means... [emoji85]
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Here in the UK a wooden spoon is the joking prize from coming last in anything

 

[CarolM]

I got a cap for the first round. And Mark got a spoon. I’m afraid to ask what it means... [emoji85]
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I think that the spoon is the consolation prize.

 

[Bambam1989]

I always do very well with them until I need to plant them into the ground. Then they die on me.

I had one I started from seed for three years that I kept in a big pot, but this winter it died after being brought in. Not sure what caused it.

 

[Moozillion]

@Moozillion I see you lurking around. When do we get to enjoy a video of Jacques and some pics (and conversation snippets) of Elsa?

Hi, Carol! [emoji2]
I’m currently working on getting Jacques’ new 40 gallon tank ready,so that’s taking a lot of my attention. Today we’ll crank up the new filter in the big tank and hope it goes well! Am also goi g to try some live plants!

I don’t generally post videos of Jacques just because I prefer stills.
Elsa is currently enjoying her outdoor enclosure, but you’re right: I shouldn’t leave her out...[emoji2][emoji173]️

 

[CarolM]

I had one I started from seed for three years that I kept in a big pot, but this winter it died after being brought in. Not sure what caused it.

I find that they are easy to grow initially. I have had them grow quite big etc. But when I transplanted them outside they died. They say that you need to try and keep it in the same spot for a good few years until it is well established. And then transplant them outside into an area which is more or less the same as the initial spot your grew them. So Maybe grow them in a really big pot outside from get go in the area that you plan to plant them eventually. So that when you do need to take them from the pot and put them into the ground there isn't too much of a difference and therefore trauma to the Avocado Tree.

 

[CarolM]

Hi, Carol! [emoji2]
I’m currently working on getting Jacques’ new 40 gallon tank ready,so that’s taking a lot of my attention. Today we’ll crank up the new filter in the big tank and hope it goes well! Am also goi g to try some live plants!

I don’t generally post videos of Jacques just because I prefer stills.
Elsa is currently enjoying her outdoor enclosure, but you’re right: I shouldn’t leave her out...[emoji2][emoji173]️

We will take what we can get. And yes please don't leave Elsa out. Most of the time I forget that you have an Elsa. [Sorry] And I will wait patiently for the pics of Jacques new digs once you are done.

 

[Yvonne G]

Now that’s likely. I heard the Wool Spider uses the web quite frequently...

If she exists!

 

[Bambam1989]

I find that they are easy to grow initially. I have had them grow quite big etc. But when I transplanted them outside they died. They say that you need to try and keep it in the same spot for a good few years until it is well established. And then transplant them outside into an area which is more or less the same as the initial spot your grew them. So Maybe grow them in a really big pot outside from get go in the area that you plan to plant them eventually. So that when you do need to take them from the pot and put them into the ground there isn't too much of a difference and therefore trauma to the Avocado Tree.

My winter's get to cold for me to plant them outside, thus the big pot(I even had it on rollers so I could move it)
If they are sensitive to change, then the shock of going from outside to in is probably what did it. Unless I move to a much warmer climate, I don't think I'll be trying them again.

I do want a pair of lemon trees though got the perfect "pots" for them.

 

[CarolM]

My winter's get to cold for me to plant them outside, thus the big pot(I even had it on rollers so I could move it)
If they are sensitive to change, then the shock of going from outside to in is probably what did it. Unless I move to a much warmer climate, I don't think I'll be trying them again.

I do want a pair of lemon trees though got the perfect "pots" for them.

Now lemon trees I actually have not had much success with.[emoji22]

 

[Yvonne G]

I think that the spoon is the consolation prize.

I noticed on a different post of yours that you were able to put up a spoiler, but now it's not there. What happened to it?

 

[CarolM]

I noticed on a different post of yours that you were able to put up a spoiler, but now it's not there. What happened to it?

I can't put it in my signature. As it does not give the option. And I have would need to insert it everytime that I posted a thread or reply if I want it there all the time. Too much effort. I tried it after reading your thread. But the above is what happened. So I just put my babies names and their species in my signature instead.

 

[CarolM]

Okay, I am over and out for now. It is home time, pick up my son, do supper, sort out torts - soaking etc. And then I will NOT chat with you again later. Looking forward to some catching up.

 

[Bambam1989]

Today is my daughter's last day of being a 2nd grader!
Im so ready for summer break, mostly the part where I don't have to get up at 6am.

 

[Toddrickfl1]

Wooohooo

 

[Maro2Bear]

Like BamBam in Washington, the Summertime flowers are coming in nicely in our perennial gardens. I took a few early morning snaps before the sun ruins the blosssoms.

Yellow Calla Lily




Pink Calla



Deep Red Day Lily




Squash Bloom




One of The Perennial Beds




Day Lily Buds Ready for Another Morning

 

[Bambam1989]

Like BamBam in Washington, the Summertime flowers are coming in nicely in our perennial gardens. I took a few early morning snaps before the sun ruins the blosssoms.

Yellow Calla Lily

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Pink Calla

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Deep Red Day Lily

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Squash Bloom

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One of The Perennial Beds

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Day Lily Buds Ready for Another Morning

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All my day lilies are orange, your red one is lovely.
I learned the other day that the flowers from the dayLily is tort safe!