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RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 20-01-2025
(20-01-2025, 07:29 AM)kiwimade64 Wrote: Dahlias are such a good 'buy' and a really useful plant for the garden. Great picking and they help suppress the weeds. We saw some lovely dahlia displays in Whakatane planted by the council. My sister-in-law said we would help divide them lol. I dug our jasmine out last season as I could no longer cope with the hayfever. And it was growing into the tree we wanted taken out, so it was a good opportunity to do both at the same(ish) time.
My heart's racing so in I've come to sit for a while. I did manage to do a bit more than I thought so am happy.
A trick my cardiologist taught me Kiwimade is to inhale then strain like having a hard poo.. It slows your heart down again.
It works. but dont do it too long or you can black out. Which is why so many people die sitting on the toilet.
Sounds crazy but it does work..
Also make a note of when its happening, how long it goes for and what you are doing when it happens. It really helps the cardiologist.
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 20-01-2025
Morning all
Overcast but expecting that to burn off
Spanish shawlmis a lovely ground cover KM pretty hardy too
Spent day up the line with sewing group yesterday lovely day out but hot driving as my sewing friendncar AC wasn't working
Feline aka the dumb tabby gets out of our newly extra dog proofed section but doent believe she caannreturn via the same exit we have shown her all the spots that she can access but no never had such a dumb feline
hopefully she will learn all be it slowly.Grand kids coming for a swim today don't know when though
Enjoy your day
RE: You can never have enough... - kiwimade64 - 20-01-2025
I know that trick, popeye
My sister-in-law showed it to me at the birthday lunch we went to the other day. And yes, crazy as it sounds, it does work. And if I record exactly what I was doing when my heart starts racing, I'll get a good ticking off by the cardiologist. Digging the garden is a no-no... sigh... I only dug a couple of paspalums out 
Time for lunch shortly then I'll do a bit more stitching. Not overly happy with the colour I chose, but oh well, it will do the trick for now.
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 20-01-2025
(20-01-2025, 10:47 AM)kiwimade64 Wrote: I know that trick, popeye
Time for lunch shortly then I'll do a bit more stitching. Not overly happy with the colour I chose, but oh well, it will do the trick for now.
MAkes the specialist job easier tho KM.. And saves you having to remember too.
RE: You can never have enough... - kiwimade64 - 21-01-2025
morning ladies
This morning we had the most stunning sunrise with the black clouds and the golds and pinks just around the edges. It looked amazing.Our sprinkler died
Mind you it was well over 10 years old, and I'm surprised it lasted so long. It's become very brittle and no longer oscillates. It has only oscillated half way for years and now it won't move at all. That Gardenia brand is very good (the orange one).Funny you should mention having all those cables and remotes, popeye. We also had a draw full of them. Finally got rid of them a few weeks ago. They seem to accumulate over time as you buy a new device.
If it's going to rain today, then I'm going to sort out the shelf full of old National Geographics. I've been slowly donating them to schools and the like, but these can go to the various op shops around town along with a bag of NZ Gardener magazines my sister-in-law thought we would like. Magazines do the rounds here lol. We need the shelf space for a big bag of books MrK's brother-in-law has finished and passed onto us.
Happy crafting
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 21-01-2025
Morning everyone
Overcast but not raining as yet.
There was an accident just up the road from where I live last night. I heard the helicopter but didn't really think about it. Then a friend phoned to make sure I was ok. So once we finished I phoned David, he lives about the same distance on the other side of it. And found the cleaner at the home on FB cos she is between me and the crash sight. Right in front of the cemetery. A young man on a scooter, versus something. But he has passed.
I hate hearing of young ones just starting out dying. Its incredibly cruel.
Had a nice time at the home but twice they hadn't hooked mums Oxygen on. Once they didn't even put the prongs in her nose and the second time they put them on but didn't turn the machine on. Then just before leaving Dianne rang the Bell several times as Mum needed to go to the toilet. They took 20 minutes to get there. And Dianne told them to use the commode, she had been off her oxygen too much already today.
There is a residents meeting on Friday.. We WILL be there.
Home day today, I think I will paint since I haven't for 3 days.
Might cook a proper meal too, which I haven't been doing lately.. oops
Have a fab day all
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 21-01-2025
Morning all
Another cloudless sunny day
DS and family came for swim late yesterday afternoon one of the bonuses of living in retirement villagev. We had the pool to ourselves which is the usual case. It was refreshing .
DGS and I decide todayvwoukd be best day to do our train trip to city, visit library, MacD for lunch and a look at more books in Whitcoulls . We have been doing this in school holidays and they are away on holiday next week which is the last week.
I am tired woke up midnight with k9 chasing feline
still awake at 3am grrr...Got to phone hairdresser again as I was charged twice for my haircut on Friday they said when I phoned on Friday it was just a hold but it is not.
Enjoy your day
RE: You can never have enough... - kiwimade64 - 21-01-2025
Ahhh buggar, mica. Hate it when that happens.
MrK had his back appointment at the back clinic this morning and it would seem it's his hip. Arthritis maybe and the possibility of needing a hip replacement later on. Some exercises to do and the suggestion we buy an exercycle. We were looking at buying of those anyway.
Popped into Mitre 10 for a new sprinkler and a few other plants just happened to fall into the trolley. Spinach and silverbeet (yummmm) and a basil plant. Stopped for a cup of tea at the cafe
and to give MrK a rest. Home to a very muddy Furry One as he was trying to dig under the shed to get to a rabbit.
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 21-01-2025
Must confess two new hips are better than the grinding pain, but they are not as good as the originals, even worn out originals - so it is a real balancing act decisionwise. I do like not having that pain though, even with the restrictions on my mobility.
I have to buy lettuce seedlings, pulled my old ones out this morning, too bitter to eat. And I have a swanky new St Johns alarm unit, and pendant. They do look after us, St Johns. Always a pleasure having a visit from their reps. Almost makes up for the arrival of a bright orange portaloo which is now positioned directly opposite my front door about five steps away. Heavy sigh...
RE: You can never have enough... - kiwimade64 - 22-01-2025
morning ladies
Wow, that rain was awesome and it looks like we are going to have more.A potaloo so close to your home is just wrong, OHH. Doesn't anyone have a brain anymore. The St John's alarm will be awesome, and yes, they are lovely people.
We are a long way off before MrK has a hip op, but now he knows what his problem is, he's less frustrated. He is being referred to a joint specialist.
This morning I'm going to make the most of the wet ground and pull a few weeds. The spot next to the beans needs weeding before I move some salvias there. We're hoping the bees that love the salvias so much will wander over to the beans. Then some stitching later on. I'm not 100% happy with it but then again, I never am lol.
Happy crafting
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 22-01-2025
I have put in my next lot of beans and they are climbing already, in a couple of weeks I will stike another lot I think. These are the blue lake runners and they are the tastiest beans I have come across. My tomatoes have been a mixed bag this year with a bit of blossom end rot despite all the measures suggested, but only on the reds. I picked up some yellow tumbler seed on TM and raised six plants, three for me, three to give away. Mine have been outrageously productive and the three I put in a neighbours pots which were then badly neglected have done well despite her laziness. The blackbirds feasted on those, lol. So next year I think I shall repeat those and stay away from the ordinary reds. My heritage plants are flowering now so we shall see what those are like. I'm hoping their genes are stronger than the more highly bred reds I tried.
But my beans are just so troublefree and produce just the regular handfuls I need, so those are a winner. It is time though to be thinking about winter, so I will look out for mini brassicas and greens. I'm tempted to have a go at sprouts but wonder about tempteratures, they do like a bit of a freeze. They did really well in Blenheim, but up here the aphids might be a pain...
RE: You can never have enough... - Roma - 22-01-2025
Good morning.
Overcast after good rain yesterday. Will still need to water some planters that just missed out under the eaves. Good ground conditions to plant out the beetroot seedlings. The butter beans I planted a week ago are rocketing and I see flowers forming
How annoying OHH ... I'd be letting 'someone' know that the loo placement is not on!
A stay at home today after groceries and library yesterday. Weeds and housework are always waiting!
Enjoy the day all.
RE: You can never have enough... - popeye333 - 22-01-2025
Morning everyone
Dry this morning.
Must have been a lovely temp overnight cos I slept in. Which is rare for me, and when I woke up I thought it was Saturday lol... Its Painting day, but I suspect we wont get the afternoon cos Mike the singer is in today and they usually have him in the big dining room.
I finished the blue and white flowers last night. Not totally happy with it. But David can decide if he wants it as well as the blue poppies.
Have a fab day all
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 22-01-2025
Morning all
Another sunny hot day very slight breeze today so little bit of air movement.
Been to gym and while I had my sweaty gearnon I have cleaned and protected the leather lounge sofa and chairs. Will condition them tomorrow so I am knackered.
Dumb tabby very upseyt last night as she couldn't get back home
and the k9 has decided that the very small feline gap would be a good escape route for him so back to Bunnings to get stuff to sort that out. Looking at out door cat trees for the feline pricey if we get one she better use itHad a lovely day out with DGS so easy to have nice time special treat McD for lunch, library then bookshop yes I did buy him a book as well thats what Nana's do we also selected one for his younger sister. He enjoys the train ride to.
DH washing the car as it is too hot to play golf today.
No plans mightnputtlemin sewing cave later
Enjoy your day
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 22-01-2025
I am a wicked woman.
Went hunting this morning & got a Simpsons clock & coffee mug for eldest grandson's (who likes The Simpsons) birthday next month. so far, so good...but then I made the mistake of wandering into Whitcoulls.
In my defence I did stay well away from the books, but found myself in the toys dept, & suddenly I was looking at a box which said in colourful letters, Lava...& in smaller letters - slime.
What small boy could resist (& apparently, also, what great grandmother!) so now the two eldest great grandsons will be getting a lovely box of instant slime.
Their parents are going to kill me.
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 22-01-2025
Grandmas especially great grandmasxare exempt from parent admonition and create great memories vwith GKs
RE: You can never have enough... - Oh_hunnihunni - 22-01-2025
Well, one of my lunch companions had terrible news - she is no longer able to drink wine because of her meds... So, guess who was able to step up to the need to redistribute her rather nice collection of Marlborough pinot gris? Clinking all the way home I was...
Hee hee hee!
RE: You can never have enough... - Lilith7 - 22-01-2025
(22-01-2025, 11:00 AM)Mica Wrote: Grandmas especially great grandmasxare exempt from parent admonition and create great memories vwith GKs
Very relieved to hear it...
(22-01-2025, 01:46 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Well, one of my lunch companions had terrible news - she is no longer able to drink wine because of her meds... So, guess who was able to step up to the need to redistribute her rather nice collection of Marlborough pinot gris? Clinking all the way home I was...
Hee hee hee!
It's an ill wind....
RE: You can never have enough... - kiwimade64 - 23-01-2025
morning ladies
Our road is very quiet this morning as there is a detour using those portable traffic lights.lol Lilith, go you! Slime is the best lol. And the kids will love it - and isn't that what gift giving is all about - what the recipients like
Being a nana is the best 
But be warned, there is always payback lolI'll spend another morning (or part of) weeding where the salvias are being moved too. They have almost finished flowering so a cut back will bring on another flush. And I have another lavender to plant out on the roadside and the daily clean and top up of the birdbath.
The Furry One's meds need picking up from the vet, he can come with me as he loves the fuss the vet nurses make of him.
Happy crafting
RE: You can never have enough... - Mica - 23-01-2025
Morning all
Lovely sunny day
Late start this morning we all slept in even k9
My morning at the warehouse, very sad as one of the volunteers I work with died unexpectedly over the weekend she only late 60s.
Have some errands to run this afternoon so thats my day filled up
DS popped in and hung a quilt in my sewing area of course the GK bought their togs so we had pool time too which was very refreshing just what we needed on a hot day.
Enjoy your day