COLD DARK ROOM

[jeneliza]

Exactly, whether you agree with GMO or not, it really does help farmers produce tons & tons of disease resistant crops, grains for our consumption.

I know it has it's reasons, however that being said, there is also an increase in gi issues now that this is common, and it has a high amount of gluten as well, so I question the safety of this practice, in the long term, just my opinion, many people, do not share my opinion , because it has it's postives to,

 

[EllieMay]

Very nice. Turned cold here for two days now, not much outside work. Good luck on the new pads for your sullys. You will have to show/demo your soaking pool for @Ray--Opo . - hes going to build one for Mr Opo.

I guess you sent the cold this way... was in the 40’s last night...

I don’t really like either of the soak pools... Toretto has never really cared for his and it’s easy in and out... I will see if he uses it more this summer...it will be hard to change since it’s a concrete wallow.. it’s really easy to spray out and clean though.. Pickles is a temporary trial... I used a concrete mixing tub that I dug out the ground to hold... used large flat rocks to line and make the access easy..but it will be hard to clean..

 

[Maro2Bear]

I know it has it's reasons, however that being said, there is also an increase in gi issues now that this is common, and it has a high amount of gluten as well, so I question the safety of this practice, in the long term, just my opinion, many people, do not share my opinion , because it has it's postives to,

Yep, like a lot of things, there are pros & cons. Big discussion on our “Nextdoor Discussion Portal”. Lots of folks just hating the arrival of new cell towers & 5 G technology.... lots of “reports” pro n con. Lots of ideas.

 

[Yvonne G]

Instead of going to the store this past Thursday for tortoise food and groceries, I shopped online and had it to be delivered (today). I was able to get pretty much everything I normally get with a few exceptions and it didn't cost all that much more to do so. I paid a little extra for peace of mind. I will continue to do so each week. I still have to go to the post office to pick up my mail (I have it delivered to a post office box, not my home address), but I will do that tomorrow morning early when not too many people are out and about. The post office doesn't lock its doors when they're not open for business, so one can pick up their mail at any time.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Instead of going to the store this past Thursday for tortoise food and groceries, I shopped online and had it to be delivered (today). I was able to get pretty much everything I normally get with a few exceptions and it didn't cost all that much more to do so. I paid a little extra for peace of mind. I will continue to do so each week. I still have to go to the post office to pick up my mail (I have it delivered to a post office box, not my home address), but I will do that tomorrow morning early when not too many people are out and about. The post office doesn't lock its doors when they're not open for business, so one can pick up their mail at any time.

Great idea!

 

[Maro2Bear]

Great idea!

I don’t think any of our stores do greens....but I guess Giant does via their PeaPod service. What grocery store did u purchase from?

 

[CarolM]

Right, totally agree, but they do for color, size, and favor, but it also stops seeds from being able to reproduce, bottom line greed,

I have two pineapples started. In fact one of them had three heads ( not sure what to call the top of the pineapple).

 

[CarolM]

Good morning! Although morning is half way gone now.. I slept in.. Until just after 8... that is crazy and unheard of for me! I guess with all the physical labor and a lingering sinus infection, I may have been pushing myself.... I feel like I spent a week in the gym... All I have to do today is water the new yard and my garden... Think rain and storms are coming in tonight.. I’m going to sit still for a little bit longer and have my second cup of coffee;-)

Mmmm sounds like my kind of morning.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Pretty nice now that the sun is out! Warming n sunny. Bit chilly since we were in the 70s last week, now 50s.
Air is fresh.

Ps - got a fresh pineapple yesterday at Lidl - $0.99 ! Pretty cheap really.

I’ve also been using our dehydrator more these days. A pretty good investment of a few dollars. Dehydrated banana, apples, even kale & spinach.

 

[CarolM]

Enjoy! I think I’ll plant sunflowers, zinnias & marigold seeds today. Temps are cold today, but warming. It’s about time to get seeds in the ground. Sprouting in 2 weeks....should be nice then.

Good luck. Hopefully you have better luck with your seeds than I did.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Pretty nice now that the sun is out! Warming n sunny. Bit chilly since we were in the 70s last week, now 50s.
Air is fresh.

Ps - got a fresh pineapple yesterday at Lidl - $0.99 ! Pretty cheap really.

I’ve also been using our dehydrator more these days. A pretty good investment of a few dollars. Dehydrated banana, apples, even kale & spinach.

Yeah same here.. chilly in the 50’s with a breeze that sucks lol

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Gonna try planting this in a pot in a few days.. any suggestions for someone who has no clue lol

 

[jeneliza]

I have two pineapples started. In fact one of them had three heads ( not sure what to call the top of the pineapple).

That's really cool, keep me posted on how this turns out, I am really interested in this,

 

[CarolM]

Gonna try planting this in a pot in a few days.. any suggestions for someone who has no clue lol
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I have heard that you need to let the cut off part dry and then you plant it.

 

[CarolM]

That's really cool, keep me posted on how this turns out, I am really interested in this,

Will do.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I have heard that you need to let the cut off part dry and then you plant it.

Yess.. we will see how it goes ?

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

I have heard that you need to let the cut off part dry and then you plant it.

If it doesnt grow can i blame u? Lol

 

[CarolM]

If it doesnt grow can i blame u? Lol

Lol. Sure, I have broad shoulders and can take it.

I would actually just lay it flat on top of a pot with soil in the sun and leave it. Throw some water in it every now and then and it should start growing some roots. The side which has been cut can dry out and the part touching the soil should hopefully start rooting into the soil.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Gonna try planting this in a pot in a few days.. any suggestions for someone who has no clue lol
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Yep, I did that a few years ago. Used a good sandy mixture so the roots dont rot. I placed the pads in separate pots, gave one good water & let them alone. Just make sure any cuts are all #cabbed/dry. No open wounds. After awhile, they pushed out new growth & grew. Brought them inside during Winter, minimal water. I have one small one left, I think i needed the pots from the others. They didn't grow as prolifically as i had hoped. Theres a Store up the road that sells edible spineless opuntia for $.99 a pound. When i want some for Sully, we just buy a few.

 

[Chubbs the tegu]

Yep, I did that a few years ago. Used a good sandy mixture so the roots dont rot. I placed the pads in separate pots, gave one good water & let them alone. Just make sure any cuts are all #cabbed/dry. No open wounds. After awhile, they pushed out new growth & grew. Brought them inside during Winter, minimal water. I have one small one left, I think i needed the pots from the others. They didn't grow as prolifically as i had hoped. Theres a Store up the road that sells edible spineless opuntia for $.99 a pound. When i want some for Sully, we just buy a few.

Yeah just figured id give it a try.. im sure ill just end up ordering small pads for feeding once this project fails lol