COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

Good evening all. It's late and I should be asleep. I am struggling to unwind after a 3 hour meeting. Last long one until the autumn hopefully. Although I do have a meeting on Thursday with a parent that requires a translator that could take longer than expected simply because neither of us speaks the other's language (and their teenager has been taking advantage of this)

The last governor duty of the year is presiding at an afternoon tea on Friday. Much more pleasant

Then a nice break for you too, Linda?

 

[JoesMum]

Then a nice break for you too, Linda?

There are a few non governing things happening, but the paperwork gets a rest for a few weeks

I have lots of more fun things to look forward to:
Being removal car driver to get son and stuff to his new house share. Son's graduation in Bristol Cathedral next week. The wedding of a cousin of JoesDad's. JoesDad's birthday...

 

[Lyn W]

I had nodded off but there is a garage on the main road through the town and about 500 yards away from me as the crow flies, and the lady on duty has the volume on the intercom system turned up to 11 I think - so I have been rudely awakened by her giving someone instructions on how to use the pump.
Not the first time lately so I think I may have to pop in tomorrow to have a word, I bet there will be a queue! It's too warm to close the windows but think I'll have to tonight.

 

[Lyn W]

There are a few non governing things happening, but the paperwork gets a rest for a few weeks

I have lots of more fun things to look forward to:
Being removal car driver to get son and stuff to his new house share. Son's graduation in Bristol Cathedral next week. The wedding of a cousin of JoesDad's. JoesDad's birthday...

Oh yes definitely more fun than paperwork and meetings!
Did JoesDad get to India safely?

 

[Lyn W]

Hey all I haven't been on the forum much lately working a lot of hours and trying to juggle things with my dad as well. He's still in the hospital but we're hoping he will get moved to a rehab tomorrow or Wednesday. I didn't get to watch the world cup but I heard it was a great game.

Welcome to the "Cold Dark Room" Heather beware of the Wooly Spider, (if she exists) also avoid the leprechaun he's annoying and nothing but trouble!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far! I don't have any postcards but here's a pic of my pup Champ, doing what he does best!View attachment 245327

Obviously dog tired and that tummy is just begging to be tickled!

 

[JoesMum]

Oh yes definitely more fun than paperwork and meetings!
Did JoesDad get to India safely?

Yes, he got there fine. He only got about 3 hours sleep on the plane and then had to go to the office an hour after checking into the hotel. I think he will sleep well tonight.

India is 4.5 hours ahead of the UK... very odd being the half hour different! And they only have one time zone for the entire country which leads to some very strange daylight hours in some parts!

My tablet is telling me it wants to update, so I guess I must try to sleep now. Nos da Lyn. I hope the petrol station doesn't keep you awake.

 

[Lyn W]

Yes, he got there fine. He only got about 3 hours sleep on the plane and then had to go to the office an hour after checking into the hotel. I think he will sleep well tonight.

India is 4.5 hours ahead of the UK... very odd being the half hour different! And they only have one time zone for the entire country which leads to some very strange daylight hours in some parts!

My tablet is telling me it wants to update, so I guess I must try to sleep now. Nos da Lyn. I hope the petrol station doesn't keep you awake.

It's just a case of pump up the volume!
Goodnight Linda sleep well.

 

[Lyn W]

@Maro2Bear My hibiscus clippings have started growing leaves. I'm going to plant them tomorrow and see if it works.View attachment 245328

Well done!
Do they have roots yet?

 

[Lyn W]

Right I'm going to try to sleep again now
So Nos Da to anyone lurking in the corners.
Not see you soon!

 

[JoesMum]

It's just a case of pump up the volume!
Goodnight Linda sleep well.

I should have said it was time for me to stop gassing.

I need to be more carefuel in future

 

[JoesMum]

Good morning all.

Today's plans have already changed so I am going with the flow.

My neurotic neighbour from over the road collared me just as I was going out to my meeting last night for the latest installment in her lomg tale of woe...someone reversed into her car at a filling station and drove off, she got the registration number and reported it to the police, the insurance company is still treating it as a fault claim (the damage looks negligible by the way), etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc ....

Oh and her printer isn't working. I have to get myself into the right mood to go over there and sort it out as the fix will take 5 minutes and the talking about 2 hours. I have inherited the problem from my late next door neighbour. His patience was greater than mine and he used to sort things out for her regularly. To be fair, she does usually bring a bottle of wine round to say thank you, but I could do with drinking it before I start work to numb the senses!

 

[CarolM]

Night Night Carol don' forget to change the alarm setting to wake you up earlier.
I bet your boys are really looking forward to school
Sleep well and not see you tomorrow.

Nope the youngest was begging me to bring him to work. He even offered to do all my work for me.

 

[CarolM]

Hi everyone. Just checking in.
Everything in good my way. I'm feeling a little better.

How is everything here?
Everyone alright?

Was thinking about you last night. You must have picked up on my thoughts. We are all good. Plodding along as usual.
I am glad you are feeling a bit better, that is good news from your side as well. How are all your little critters doing?

 

[Toddrickfl1]

The world cup pool was fun, I'm kind of sad it's over. I forgot though, how much did we wager, and how do I collect my winnings?

 

[CarolM]

Hey all I haven't been on the forum much lately working a lot of hours and trying to juggle things with my dad as well. He's still in the hospital but we're hoping he will get moved to a rehab tomorrow or Wednesday. I didn't get to watch the world cup but I heard it was a great game.

Welcome to the "Cold Dark Room" Heather beware of the Wooly Spider, (if she exists) also avoid the leprechaun he's annoying and nothing but trouble!

I hope everyone is having a great week so far! I don't have any postcards but here's a pic of my pup Champ, doing what he does best!View attachment 245327

Champ looks so cute. Good luck with your Dad. I hope that he gets to go to rehab as soon as possible.

 

[CarolM]

@Maro2Bear My hibiscus clippings have started growing leaves. I'm going to plant them tomorrow and see if it works.View attachment 245328

Yayyyy.

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all.

Today's plans have already changed so I am going with the flow.

My neurotic neighbour from over the road collared me just as I was going out to my meeting last night for the latest installment in her lomg tale of woe...someone reversed into her car at a filling station and drove off, she got the registration number and reported it to the police, the insurance company is still treating it as a fault claim (the damage looks negligible by the way), etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc ....

Oh and her printer isn't working. I have to get myself into the right mood to go over there and sort it out as the fix will take 5 minutes and the talking about 2 hours. I have inherited the problem from my late next door neighbour. His patience was greater than mine and he used to sort things out for her regularly. To be fair, she does usually bring a bottle of wine round to say thank you, but I could do with drinking it before I start work to numb the senses!

Whahaha. Start on your own one before going. Lol

 

[Maro2Bear]

@Maro2Bear My hibiscus clippings have started growing leaves. I'm going to plant them tomorrow and see if it works.View attachment 245328

• You might want to keep growing in the water like this until you see roots. Another method now is to get a few of those large 7-11 type cups for each plant. Move each one in...and start adding some substrate/dirt but keep fully hydrated. Keep adding dirt in slowly over time.. soon you will have all dirt, no water and a plant. If you move too quickly you risk no good root growth nd the plant will die. Good luck.

 

[JoesMum]

The world cup pool was fun, I'm kind of sad it's over. I forgot though, how much did we wager, and how do I collect my winnings?

I don't know, but whoever get Carol for TORTOISE at Christmas needs to send her a wooden spoon

 

[Toddrickfl1]

• You might want to keep growing in the water like this until you see roots. Another method now is to get a few of those large 7-11 type cups for each plant. Move each one in...and start adding some substrate/dirt but keep fully hydrated. Keep adding dirt in slowly over time.. soon you will have all dirt, no water and a plant. If you move too quickly you risk no good root growth nd the plant will die. Good luck.

Thanks I was just going to post that question actually. I don't see any roots yet. I'm going to transplant 2 of them and leave the others in the water for awhile.