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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 25, 2007
7:53 PM Post #4123729
| Hello and Welcome to The FLOWERPOT Cafe' II
This is a friendly place to come and sit down,have a cuppa and relax amongst other flower lovers.
It's been great fun playing with flowers at the 'getting to know you' show. Please keep posting on that thread so our new friends can introduce themselves to us, and if ever you want to 'tell us more about yourself, please do!
We are very pleased with the patronage at The FLOWERPOT Cafe and due to so many wanting to have a refresher, we thought is was time to open up a new store. Please excuse the bare walls and tables. Feel free to contribute arrangements, artwork, magazines, drinks, and any other decorating tidbits for our new Cafe'. This is an environment to nurture ideas and share advice, where no one is an amateur, just an arranger in training!
Hope you enjoy your visit and come back any time. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 25, 2007
11:10 PM Post #4124422
| Hello everyone!
WOWEEEEEEEEE! We're in the door, I couldnt have done it without you guys,you've all worked so hard getting this place open so fast. Lets just sit down and have a cuppa, you deserve it!
Fabulous idea finding this place Traci, I knew we were planning on explanding and this is perfect.! We are so lucky to have the florists shop next door, its a fantastic edition!
Maybe you could put one of those links to..
'Belles' The FLOWER shop
Cheer's everyone!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
2:17 AM Post #4124712
| Glad you like the space. I may not be able to arrange flowers, but I do know my construction. You should have see what those guys thought they could pull over on me. Didn't expect a little girl like me to know what I was talking about. They were so embarrassed, they threw in some freebies. Go check out the loo, there are even places to highlight decorative soaps and towelettes. I am going next door to see the new florist again. You should check it out too. Here's the directions. Nicest little southern lady owns the shop and is in a bind. Maybe some of us could help out.
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
9:09 AM Post #4125147
| Hi Traci, you are doing a great job! I love the way you told the builders what's what!
It's so good to have you around. The loos are brilliant, a real bit of luxury around here.
I think the minature perfumes would look nice in here!
Thanks for adding the florist's next door, she seems like a nice lady! I wonder what day she gets her flowers delivered?
I'm still waiting for the removal van to arrive, where have they got to?
and where the heck is Karma? no phonecall or anything, have you heard from her?
They say moving is stressful, I think I will just sit by the fountain and wait! It's a lovely relaxing feature, what great design ideas you have Traci, thankyou! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
9:14 AM Post #4125175
| Ah, the perfumes would be great in there, which I loved by the way. The lighting is perfect in here to show off the arts and arrangements. I am so glad you like it.
Last I spoke with Belle, she was really needing some help with flowers. She seems down on her luck and I thought we could cheer her up. I've got some lovely brugs to take to here. I finally found my camera and took pics, but I can't find the cord for the computer. I will share once I find it.
I spoke with Karma on Mid-south Forum a moment ago. She is here. She was asking a lady what the vase life of brugs was. lol. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
9:22 AM Post #4125199
| Hey there's no secrects here! so Karma was spotted eh ?gossiping about flower's while we have so much work to do here.
OK, well I won't comment on that, she probably has some sort of explanation!!!!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
9:26 AM Post #4125212
| She will use the excuse that she was exploring the proper care of brugs in vases. Terri, don't let her get away with it! I am actually going to go outside and brave the cold to see if any new flowers popped up since we had rain all week. I hope to find some goodies. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
11:55 AM Post #4125795
| What a lovely lady next door!
Hi Traci, No word from Karma yet then?
I hope she turns up soon because I will have to leave you for a couple of days!
I just popped into Belle's and got some flower's, they are conditioning in some water and flower food.
I'll leave them here.I don't have time to take the leaves off!
I will pop back later to see if madam has turned up!
love the alcoves, brilliant planning Traci.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 26, 2007
12:54 PM Post #4125972
| Okay, I've been at the old cafe fighting tooth and nail to keep it open! The demolition crew won and dh had to bail me out of jail.
Sorry, forgot to come back here after peeking through the window last night at our new cafe. Looking nice in here. Great work ladies. Sorry I was of no help to you this morning. So glad I was missed though. Can't get away with anything around here. . .we have a mole in our midst!
Overheard Belle next door talking to a customer. . .but I had no idea what she was saying. Sounded just like you, Traci! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
1:34 PM Post #4126045
| Karma WELCOME! Just in time, I've made a fresh pot of Glad pips tea.
I.m sure this place will be just as much fun as the last cafe'.!
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gessiegail
Taft, TX
(Zone 9a)
October 26, 2007
4:23 PM Post #4126485
| You all are too funny...i am packing packages to go out tomorrow...join you later (LOL) |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
5:00 PM Post #4126617
| Those language barriers. If you need me to interpret, I would not mind at all. Belle has a distinct country southern accent, where mine is a old southern accent. I will help in any way I can. So what do you think of the new place? A bit bare but lots of potential. I have been taking pictures, but can't post until I get the correct cord for my camera. Please drop by soon. You know how miserablely sad it was when Terri was gone. You both brighten up the place. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
5:28 PM Post #4126699
| Karma, did you hear that? she's coming back later, great! It's your turn to brew (by the way)!
Traci, I love our new cafe already, you have such great taste,and I think Belle has a great accent.
Hello Gessiegail,
come in , have a rest from all your packing! what do you think of the new place then? I know it's bare at the moment, but we are working on that! Thanks for coming to take a look and let us know if you need anything!
I can't stay long myself, I just came in to sort that bucket of flowers out.
Karma, I'm leaving some vases, put them where you think best or ask Traci to do it please!
I'll be back in for the late shift tonight, but I have a couple of days holiday already booked, so I won't be here on Sun or Mon. Hope that is ok with you guys at such short notice?
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
8:15 PM Post #4127243
| I have decided I must have Gladiolus after all your wonderful arrangements. I was hooked on Delphenium, but those are so lush and vibrant.
Karma, just like a manager of a cafe. One day open and she is already going on Holiday. Leaving a laudry list of things to do as well. That's management for you. Ok, must find the cord as the rain brought out many wonderful wildflowers in the yard. I may attempt...A PETITE! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
8:55 PM Post #4127348
| Please get on with that Petite, I want to see it before I go on Holiday!
Ok Traci, there's no need to brag about the size of your house, we all know you live in a mansion, with all those rooms,you can't find the cord. ha ha ha! or do you mean the electrical LEAD for your camera.? nice one! I will have to remember that excuse!!!
I've just walked past a load of people looking in Belle's window, the dear has put my Autumn flower's on display.
What are we going to do? We need to attract customers of our own!
I don't know whether to put my new one in here or there now HELP!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
8:58 PM Post #4127358
| Someone left their handbag in the lounge, it looks like they've left a few coppers as a tip! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
9:27 PM Post #4127456
| I'm back with some flower Art. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
9:38 PM Post #4127487
| more flower Art. 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 26, 2007
10:29 PM Post #4127630
| Well, I believe it was brought up in discussion that a thread was needed to showcase your past arrangements in order to pick out a portfolio. I believe that Belle's will be perfect for this as she has all those "floral people" dropping in. Who knows, Floral Designer Expertise' Karman may drop in. I hear the renowned Lady Jessygeel has been seen frequenting Garden Belle. A little know critic Pupelpro also shops here. No telling who many pop in to give you direction on which past arrangements you have made. And I am sure this will help Garden Belle with business. Consider it your sounding board for ideas. What do you think? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 26, 2007
10:51 PM Post #4127687
| Dropping by with a small something for the ladies room. It's in keeping with the new beautiful fall colors y'all have going in the cafe. Can't stay tonight for coffee. I promised Belle I'd bring in a couple of things for her new shop. See you later.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 26, 2007
11:27 PM Post #4127810
| Yes Karma! that is perfect for our Autumn look, it's so beautiful, a BIG thankyou! would mind making another 6 for the alcoves please?!
Traci, ummm but wouldn't it be a bit boring seeing all my old arrangements again? like old news? I would like all the people you mentioned to see my work though. I'm a bit tired now and can't think!
I need a coffee and a piece of that banana cake.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 26, 2007
11:58 PM Post #4127869
| 6 MORE? Look who's the slave driver now! Terri, are you up early or sleeping late? LOL |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 27, 2007
12:01 AM Post #4127874
| That cake was lovely, really lovely.
Traci, glad I caught you, would you mind following me over to the Artisan's forum please? I have a favour to ask! I'm in the flower art thread. Thankyou!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 27, 2007
12:08 AM Post #4127879
| I'm doing this with matchsticks keeping my eyes open! up late you could say! Karma!
Here's another for the Autumn collection, Belle's flower's are in such lovely condition, don't you think?
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 27, 2007
1:24 AM Post #4128017
| Sorry I just got this. Will pop over now. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 27, 2007
7:00 AM Post #4128216
| Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Enjoy the Autumn platter and I'll see you in a couple of days!
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 27, 2007
1:31 PM Post #4129191
| Lovely Terri. Have a good weekend. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 27, 2007
2:10 PM Post #4129275
| Hey Karma, looks like we are going to be busy taking care of the place by ourselves this weekend, and on opening weekend no less. You must check out what our Miss Terri has been doing on the artisan site. I love it!! She really needs to do something with this, wouldn't you agree. Even if it were prints, I think people would love it.
[HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
October 28, 2007
6:48 AM Post #4131353
| Well, here I am slaving away at 545 am while the boss lady is on "holiday" and senior supervisor is nowhere to be seen. I'm taking my coffee break soon so where did you two put the floral mags?
Traci, I definitely agree. I'm already making a list of all the ones I want. . .starting with the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics for my walls. They don't have to be prints. I wonder if she's got any of those pressed? Then you'd have an original that would last for a long time. Well, gotta get back to my coffee break. . .I mean work. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:28 PM Post #4145069
| Hi everyone! How are things around here?
I see you have both been rushed off your feet!
Take a break now and have a look at some of the mags! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:31 PM Post #4145081
| Hydranga special! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:35 PM Post #4145094
| Autumn designs 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:37 PM Post #4145103
| modern! 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
9:40 PM Post #4145121
| So glad you are back! Hope the holiday went well. I love the hydrangea arrangement. Of course, it would have blue delphinium in it. I have been looking EVERYWHERE for those seeds. I guess I will have to break down and buy them. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:56 PM Post #4145181
| Hello Traci, nice to see you tonight, I thought you were out playing trick or treat when I got back!
How is everything? Do we have anything good to eat today? I'm starving!!
Karma was looking for the magazines!!!!! how could she have missed the new book area it's huge! good planning putting that in there Traci!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
9:59 PM Post #4145200
| This may be a nice platter for the menu? 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:01 PM Post #4145206
| Well, I have brought lots of candy for the table. Teensy scored tonight, but I am afraid I will be the one eating it all. People could not resist her. As soon as I get the ^@%@& cord for my camera, I will have to post pics of the Good Witch. I must say, she was precious. I could use the extra weight anyway. Slowly, lbs by lbs, I am gaining. I never thought it would be this hard. lol.
Karma has been in such a rush lately, she probably breezed by the new section. I guess it will take us a while to get use to the new layout. Have fun, relax, and try not to spend too much time reading. We need ARRANGEMENTS!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
10:03 PM Post #4145218
| I would eat the roses and smell the grapes. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
October 31, 2007
11:35 PM Post #4145622
| I love celosa! 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
11:59 PM Post #4145692
| Is that the flower that looks somewhat like a brain? Don't laugh, but I don't know!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
12:03 AM Post #4145704
| correct! brain flowers yes I like that. hahaha! oops sorry I laughed! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
12:05 AM Post #4145711
| No apologies necessary. I couldn't think of a more accurate description and believe I will convince my DH that he needs to go to the grocery, florist, and ask for "brain flowers". Could be fun! ;^> |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
12:17 AM Post #4145735
| Do you think old Belle next door sells Brain flowers?!
Good luck sending the DH for brain flowers! you never know he might come back with some! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
1:06 AM Post #4145811
| If anyone can, it will be him. I do think I will have to devise some sort of sneaky plan. Give him the first 4 letters or so and tell him they look like brains, they will know what you are talking about. I don't know if he would speak to me after that. lol. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
1:18 AM Post #4145827
| They are quite easy to grow here in the summer. I have grown the feathery type of brain flowers before but not the actual brain type! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
1:27 AM Post #4145847
| I am not sure I want Brain Flowers growing in my garden. Unless, they gave me more intelligence, then I would grow them everywhere! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
1:51 AM Post #4145870
| just thought I 'd make you a nightcap before I go to bed!
It's called... A bit of fluff
The flower arranging ladies refer to gypsophilia in this way rather unkindly for some reason.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
1:55 AM Post #4145874
| Thank you and sleep well. I will enjoy the refresher and then tickle Teensy's nose with the feathers to wake her up. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
1:06 PM Post #4147216
| Where's Karma today? I bet she's gone back to the old place again!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
2:24 PM Post #4147487
| I see our sister cafe' over on the Artisans has started a new thread already! Those Artists are so hungry!
Much quieter in here, nice to have time to relax and enjoy a read.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
2:30 PM Post #4147502
| I like this one! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
5:05 PM Post #4147925
| Just leaving some flowers for you Karma! 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
5:09 PM Post #4147938
| Looks like I am going to have to get on the ball!! New arrangements by...the end of the weekend. I Promise. We need many more flowers in here.
Karma, get you rear over here or no Brugs for you!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
5:43 PM Post #4148026
| some more for you to play with! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
6:25 PM Post #4148134
| I've made a new cocktail for you to try!
It hasn't got a name yet, any ideas?
Ingredients, conifer,phlox,anemone and daliah.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
7:34 PM Post #4148322
| How about the Daliah Dazzler. Maybe the Phlox Fizz. Or the Caribbean Conifer. Finally the Knock you on your A@@ Anemone. I couldn't come up with a good acronym. I personally like the last one! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
7:39 PM Post #4148335
| It looks like a lime something or other to me! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
8:03 PM Post #4148394
| Pink Limeade? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
11:02 PM Post #4149079
| sounds good to me!
Traci, I thought you might be able to find somewhere for this display to go, It lights up!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 1, 2007
11:06 PM Post #4149088
| Preparing for the Fireworks display? I have a wonderful clear glass vase that it would be perfect in. Here you go. Just pop it in and I will put it by the hostess stand. My our cafe has become fancy! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
11:07 PM Post #4149093
| Gerberas and lilies. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
11:10 PM Post #4149103
| Thankyou for the offer of the vase sweetie, but it has it's own stand! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 1, 2007
11:31 PM Post #4149149
| A basket for ouside? 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 2, 2007
2:42 PM Post #4150843
| Hi Guys, I'm just putting the new sign up outside... 
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 2, 2007
3:35 PM Post #4151002
| Just stopping by to drop off this basket of autumn fruits. Will be back tomorrow, I hope. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 2, 2007
3:41 PM Post #4151021
| Thankyou Karma, that's lovely!
I wanted something healthy, we have far too many cakes!
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PerennialGirl
Winnipeg, MB
(Zone 4a)
November 3, 2007
1:35 AM Post #4152760
| Terri luv the new sign!! Very chic!
Karma your basket looks delicious! Where are the figs?
:) Donna |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 3, 2007
5:42 AM Post #4152879
| I'm off today, but forgot to turn off my alarm. . .so I'm here for my morning coffee. . .couldn't go back to sleep. Sorry for going MIA. . .too many things going on this week in the home front.
Terri, thanks for finding the mags. I looked all over for them! All those arrangements were great. I never got into buying a subscription. . .they're so pricey.
"Karma, get you rear over here or no Brugs for you!!". Crap. . .am I too late?????? How can I make it up to y'all?
Donna, thanks! Love figs. . .don't know anyone around here that will give me some. I thought about stealing from my neighbor's empty lot, but he hasn't returned to cut his grass in forever. . .not sure what's lurking in there. I caught him taking my pears one time so we would be even if I could get my hands on the figs. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 3, 2007
12:12 PM Post #4153748
| Thanks Donna!, You should see it at night it's neon!
Karma, Good morning to you! We really need more arrangements for the cafe',
I have the keys to Belles next door, we can go in there and have a play around if you like?
Where's Traci?, I need some help with the new play area, any ideas? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 4, 2007
9:05 AM Post #4156127
| Morning. I have old arrangements for the cafe. . .but no new ones. Do you want those? I've seen Traci around. . .just not here. Yes, my turn to tattle! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 4, 2007
12:30 PM Post #4156821
| Morning!
What do you mean old arrangements? We hardly have any, this whole cafe needs much more in it!
We have so many little nooks and cranies in here to fill, I would love you to bring yours in.
I'll just have a coffee and see if Traci turns up. Belle loves her doesn't she?! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 4, 2007
1:20 PM Post #4156956
| Bringing in some artwork for the walls.. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 4, 2007
1:26 PM Post #4156969
| flower collage made with leftovers! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 4, 2007
1:31 PM Post #4156979
| Last one for now, I must go and cook!
A painting for the wall.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 4, 2007
3:48 PM Post #4157219
| Haha, Karma, nice try. Terri KNOWS where I have been. :^P.
Terri, I love the painting. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! I wonder if you could paint some tiny wall vases and attach, so "if someone bought it" They could alway put flowers in it. Just a thought.
I have much cleaning to do on the house. I will down this double expresso and be off. I'll drop in later.
Karma, bring your flowers!! Old, new, dead, it doesn't matter. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 4, 2007
6:13 PM Post #4157587
| Terri, neat collages. Traci, you spolied my tattle. No fair! No fun.!
Well, here's a rerun of an arrangement with gerbers.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 5, 2007
1:39 PM Post #4160264
| Hello!
Good idea with the wall vases Traci!
Karma, thanks for bringing in the Geberas, I love that one.
Next time would you bring the black coffee? please.
I'm busy making arrangements, what are you too up to?!! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 5, 2007
4:44 PM Post #4160925
| Trying to type as fast as I can so I can go pick up Peyton. Grandma has him today. . .daycare closed for a memorial service. Can't wait to see your arrangements. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 5, 2007
9:34 PM Post #4161984
| Funny you should mention Peyton, I have a teensy little set of topiary trees for the play area, with lentils for stones.
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 5, 2007
9:45 PM Post #4162020
| I thought this rug might look cosy somewhere! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 5, 2007
9:51 PM Post #4162042
| and 1 more with Gladioli.
I think I'll sit down and have a nice cuppa now, is there any banana cake left? or some of those delicious fancy cakes I saw in the sister cafe yesterday? why have they got those by the way?
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 5, 2007
9:54 PM Post #4162054
| Sorry, breezing through. Have to put "kid" to bed. Here you go and hope you are having fun! Don't fret over the size of this. It is low fat! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 5, 2007
10:54 PM Post #4162289
| That was delicious Traci, I don't worry about my waistline, have you got anything else? I'm still a bit peckish!
where's Karma? always floating in and out these days!
Do the kids play hopscotch?
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 6, 2007
2:36 AM Post #4162784
| Hi terri, I remember playing hopscotch...this one is great. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 6, 2007
6:38 AM Post #4162902
| Love the new flower art Terri. Peyton will come by this afternoon for a game of hopscotch. He's sleeping now, and I have to go to work. Trying not to be late. . .so addicted to dg. Remember that idea with putting bamboo in a grid like fashion? It would look just like what you have with the roses, except with little flower arrangements on it. Much easier to do with silks. . .it's lightweight and doesn't require water. I have to find time to make one to show you! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 6, 2007
12:10 PM Post #4163933
| WELCOME SHARRAN! Thankyou for coming to our FLOWERPOT cafe' it's lovely to see you here.We don't have a huge gallery, but there is room for more! We have a good selection of food and drinks,magazines to look at and there's always a friendly atmosphere. Of course, we try to change our flowers daily! (help needed) hint hint!!
You can use the hopscotch at 3am if you like, we do!!!
Thankyou Karma! I would really like to see that bamboo arrangement sometime!, I will need to see it, because I don't have much imagination and I can't visualize it!
Thanks for showing me how to make this design Karma, I'll see if Traci can find the time to give us more detail about the layout of this cafe' I never know where to put things do you?
Would you look at that!, it's only fallen off the shelf!, TRACI...###//#de#BuildersAgain##!!!
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 6, 2007
12:14 PM Post #4163950
| I think it's ok, not too much damage done! 
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 6, 2007
12:17 PM Post #4163960
| Well if you weren't so cheap on the budget I could have gotten better materials. I will fix it and get you a blueprint of the store so you don't get lost. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 6, 2007
12:51 PM Post #4164092
|
Have we got any goodies to eat? I'm starving!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 6, 2007
7:44 PM Post #4165375
| I am dead weary. I have been in the yard all day. Here ya go. Help yourself.
Does anyone know how to dry leaves? I found a ton of beautiful purple and red leaves in the back yard and would like to press (?) them to dry so teensy and I can do some fun stuff. also thought it would look good on wrapping paper. 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 6, 2007
7:51 PM Post #4165401
| Thankyou Traci, that looks tastey, you know I love puddings!
I haven't tried to press leaves or flowers, but I would love to have a go. There is some beautiful virginia creeper down the road, hanging there over the wall, practically asking for a trim!
You need to relax and have a cuppa! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 6, 2007
7:52 PM Post #4165406
| Traci, press them in a large heavy book like an encyclopedia. Do people even own these anymore? Or you can make one with two pieces of wood. Align them together and drill holes at each of the four corners. Lay tissue paper between each layer of leaves. Cut two pieces of cardboard. . .to be continued. . .have to go. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 6, 2007
8:08 PM Post #4165472
| The cardboard will serve to cushion the leaves between the tissue paper. Paper helps absorb moisture from the leaves. . . thus accelerating the drying process. Here's the order. Like a sandwich. Wood, cardboard, tissue paper, leaves (laid out singly never overlapping another leaf), tissue paper, more leaves, tisue paper, more leaves (get the picture?), tissue paper, cardboard, wood. Using screws (longer screws will give you lots more space in between), screw the two pieces of wood together. I don't know what you call it. . . the thing that will hold the screw and keep the mess together. . .is it a nut or washer or something? Let me try to find a pic of the device I used to own. Very cool to have. If you make a big one, you can press all kinds of stuff! Like you said, they would look wonderful on wrapping paper. I have a box of dried leaves in christmas colors that I plan to use for xmas presents. The leaves are almost translucent.
Hi Terri! How are you? Didn't get a chance to say: I didn't believe you when you said "because I don't have much imagination and I can't visualize it!"
Edit with link: [HYPERLINK@www.save-on-crafts.com]
I forgot to say too. . .you can preserve leaves in glycerin: I tried it once a long time ago. I wanna say it looks real and comes out 3D, not like pressed flowers. [HYPERLINK@www.ehow.com]
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 6, 2007
8:19 PM Post #4165510
| Hi Karma, thanks for the info on the drying leaves etc. Get you with your fancy ideas for presents, dried leaves and such like!! fabuloso!
Panic stations for the flower club tomorrow! I DON'T know what to do!
I might go into Belles later and try some ideas out.
Although most of my containers are in the greenhouse and there are spiders inside
and it's dark and a bit scary!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 6, 2007
9:09 PM Post #4165708
| Karma, I had one of those years ago when I was a kid and never used it. They are called wing nuts. I think I will try to make one tonight. I am pretty sure I have tissue paper and know I have the others. Will let you know how it turns out.
It's tomorrow, Terri. A photo finish. Take a flashlight and wear boots. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 6, 2007
9:43 PM Post #4165819
| WING NUTS!!! Yippeee that's it!!! Keep us posted on your press. Wanna see it when you're done.
Be careful in there terri. I would say good luck tomorrow, but you don't need luck. . .you've got skills! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 6, 2007
10:24 PM Post #4166056
| It's not getting done tonight. I can't keep my eyes open. I'm off to bed, after I read the other 12,335,472 threads. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
1:38 AM Post #4166632
| Still don't know how you do it and still exude so much personality and wit. I should be asleep, but here I am sleepsurfing again. It's 5:30 for Terri, wonder if she's up? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
2:01 AM Post #4166661
| I'M up! |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:05 AM Post #4166668
| what time is it for you, terri? early or late? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:07 AM Post #4166671
| Hey terri. Do you ever sleep? How is the fireworks going? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
2:07 AM Post #4166673
| 6am here, what time where you are? midnight? or midday? |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:09 AM Post #4166676
| midnight for me, a bit after actually...Karma might be the same, not sure. I am in western Kentucky.
fireworks?? |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:16 AM Post #4166680
| Midnight here too. Fireworks is the theme of the month for the flower club. Link for you Sharran [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:20 AM Post #4166684
| thanks, Karma...i think i read that earlier in the week when I found all these great art works, promptly forgot it. and thanks for letting me join you, all of you, for a little while. I love any kind of art, and this is very special work, creative and makes me smile.
how cold is NO tonight? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
2:25 AM Post #4166686
| I haven't done anything yet!!! I wiil only have from 4pm to 7pm to get the thing made and go.
oh and cook in between! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:30 AM Post #4166693
| 56 degrees tonight sharran. Are y'all freezing tonight?
Terri, it takes me an hour to get flowers. . .have you at least bought the flowers? |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:37 AM Post #4166703
| supposed to get down in the 20's tonight. Yikes!!!
here is something you might be able to use in your shop. it is a little flat, of course, not 3D like all of yours, but I think it would be nice if you have a bare spot on the wall somewhere.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:40 AM Post #4166704
| and another...
only if you have the open space, of course...and don't mind a newcomer to your shop. You can use this one too,if you would like.
It is a little different, though, so you can say no and I won't mind.
edited to correct spelling...
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:45 AM Post #4166708
| This is my friend who plays the piano...he will play for you and your customers, no charge, but his music might bring in some new customers when they hear it...
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:48 AM Post #4166712
| I simply can't spell tonight.
OOPS!!! I forgot to bring in his chair...
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:48 AM Post #4166713
| Sharran the first one is gorgeous! The second had me looking twice. Wow, that is an awesome piece of artwork. The 3rd is beyond words. You are really GOOD. I bet terri's going to want you to display it in the artisian forum. Here's a link sharran: [HYPERLINK@davesgarden.com] |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:49 AM Post #4166714
| Didn't see the chair there when I posted. Did you make that yourself? The details are incredible. Love the swans. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:50 AM Post #4166715
| OOPS again, sent the wrong one...
here it is...
It was the freshly painted chair, had to give it the finishing touches, now didn't I??
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:53 AM Post #4166718
| Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow. . .for a lack of words. You are a genious, sharran. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
2:58 AM Post #4166720
| Terri is going to die when she sees this. I have to get to bed now. Will check in tomorrow morning before I leave for work. Good night. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
2:58 AM Post #4166721
| thank you Karma...I like to do fun things. here's another chair, a very old one...you can take your pick.
No, I didn't make the chair, but did save it from a scrap heap...on its way to oblivion, and had to rebuild a couple of slats and sand and paint and and...it took awhile, but was worth it. I think we cross posted Karma, sorry...
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
2:59 AM Post #4166725
| Karma, I'm hoping to get a chance to go and get some in my lunch break! I'm not very organised AGAIN!!
Sharran, or may I say SSsshhhhar? You have said many kind things about my flower stuff. Thankyou.
As I was typing this, you posted with some art, I'm going to send this one and go and have a propa look.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
3:01 AM Post #4166726
| Sleep well...thank you for all the kind words...i wish I could do with flowers what you and terri do, and what pupilpro does with words/ |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
3:03 AM Post #4166732
| Hi, terri, didn't see you come in, and you can call me either Shar or Sharran...either way I will answer. |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
3:18 AM Post #4166745
| I;m so glad you brought your work into our cafe' ! please stay here and be our Artist in residence.
I love the weirdo one! and the chairs! Is that flower Hibiscus? lovely rich colours and a superb composition!
LOVE IT ALL.
Ok I supose I won't mind if you go to the Artisans cafe as Karma suggested, but WE want you!!!!
Thanks for brightening up our Cafe, I'm sure Traci will find the best spots for them.
TRACI< make sure you put the spotlights on the weirdo one!!!
we will be bringing you thankyou treats and it's free drinks. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 7, 2007
3:54 PM Post #4168366
| Sharran, I am so glad you posted your pictures. I get to brag to everyone, SHE ALREADY SHOWED SOME TO ME IN A D'MAIL :^P. I have been so crazy trying to do 1000 things at once, I haven't been able to write back. I will D you this evening. The others I haven't seen are amazing and I have just the right places to hang them. The piano is...well, fantastic sounds to blaise'. I think I need to go to the dictionary and find some new words to express how much I like the really exceptional items. I am honored that you will let us hang them in here. Weirdo is good!! I like weirdo thingys. That is a wonderful painting.
I LOVE rescued furniture. That is my area of art. Antiques and restoration. I will have to get some of mine and show it to you.
As far as arranging goes, I am trying to learn. Learn with me. I have done two simple ones. I have got to get some supplies such as oasis foam, floral wire and, oh, flowers. I love learning, and they give good ideas on your arrangements. Have you seen the thread for simple arrangements? Karma had me move one flower and it made the world of difference. There are no bad arrangements, just works in progress.
Good luck Terri and don't forget pics. I am going to have a double expresso and jet.
Later. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
5:15 PM Post #4168663
| Traci, I was thinking the same thing last night when I first saw Sharran's artwork last night. I felt so honored to be the first to view it in the cafe. I AM jealous that you got a private viewing! |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
6:03 PM Post #4168848
| Dear Karma, the next one will be just for you, promise.
You will be so surprised!! But thank you, you all are very gracious.
Later...
shar |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
6:15 PM Post #4168891
| OK, Karma, just for you...sitting on a bookshelf, will get it down for you. 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
6:19 PM Post #4168907
| Terri, the first flower that I sent was one of my red daylilies...my favorite. This last one is who knows...I made it up as i went. I like to do contrasts.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 7, 2007
8:27 PM Post #4169261
| Sharran, another piece which is resplendent (like that word). My favorite is the first, followed with a tie by all others. lol.
Terri, when you get back, tell us how it went.
Karma, beat ya here!!:^P |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
8:45 PM Post #4169330
| Great word, P...
Love it!! thank you.
In a rush, later. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
9:06 PM Post #4169398
| Sharran, I LOVE my painting. GORGEOUS!!! Thank you. Now, everyone look away. . .have to find a way to sneak this one out.
I've got bragging rights now...got a private viewing of one of Shar's paintings. I'm not telling what it is. . .but another GREAT piece. Thanks Sharron! My friend Milissa, is a floral designer/floral artist. She paints mostly flowers. Here is a pastel she did with my favorite colors and one of my favorite flowers. . .cymbidium orchids. I will have to introduce her to this forum. She will love it.
Sorry the pic is so bad. . .it's custom framed.
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
9:20 PM Post #4169431
| It's beautiful...I too love the green! I am sure you can already tell that.
do encourage your friend to take a look and share her work with us. i hate to hang around on these walls all alone. those of us who love flowers MUST have an outlet that involves flowers just to get ourselves through the winter, ya think??
sorry about the caps on this keyboard...it is new and they don't cooperate. I could take time and go back and re key...but that's no fun, so it will stay as is.
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karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 7, 2007
9:28 PM Post #4169454
| LOL, I thought you were emphasizing MUST. I took down her email address to give her a link to the cut flower forum, but now I have to go find it. Will go right now before I forget again. See ya later. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 7, 2007
9:46 PM Post #4169519
| Yep I was...easier to use with the caps lock key in place...
"MUST have an outlet."...as in obsession.
Later, too... |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 7, 2007
11:31 PM Post #4169999
| Hi! Great things are happening in here!
I'm going to sleep all day tomorrow, then come back and see!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 8, 2007
12:48 AM Post #4170206
| Maybe a subconscious slip of the fingers! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 8, 2007
4:52 PM Post #4172470
| Morning! What a lovely day! How are you all?
Gosh, the artwork in here is very chic, high class stuff! Thankyou Sharren and Mellisa (I like the sound of her) imagine having a REAL floral designer in here!!! That would be fantastic.
Traci, #/.'2'#2"%*# resplen,.;]//267683'/# dent what? arty lingo booooooooo!!!!!
Didn't you like your cake for supper last night then?
Karma, thanks for showing the pastel form mellisa, it's lovely, hope you can get her to join us!
I'll be bringing a new magazine in for you later, join me for a cuppa!
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 8, 2007
8:09 PM Post #4173233
| Karma, that painting is wonderful. Very nice friend you have there. Wish some of my friends were artists and gave me paintings.
Terri, it is not art lingo. Here is the formal definition.
adj. Splendid or dazzling in appearance; brilliant
Better? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 8, 2007
8:20 PM Post #4173274
| Thanks Traci, Sorry,I don't understand big words sometimes, thanks for the explanation.
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pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 8, 2007
10:56 PM Post #4173844
| Went to walmart this evening and strolled by the flowers. Picked up, put back, picked up, and finally put back. Why do the have to be sooo expensive???? |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 8, 2007
11:03 PM Post #4173864
| If you lived next door, I'd give you flowers everyday Sweetie!
SO now you decide to come out to play! when I should be in bed. It's 3AM here. this always happens! wish we were
nearer in time zones! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 8, 2007
11:28 PM Post #4173926
| I'm bringing in the new Flower Arranger magazine, there are some nice one's in this issue,and some good articals.
These shoes are absolutely resplendent, don't you think?
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 8, 2007
11:59 PM Post #4174001
| The winter edition 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 9, 2007
12:01 AM Post #4174005
| contents! 
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terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 9, 2007
12:04 AM Post #4174011
| I love shoes! 
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 9, 2007
12:07 AM Post #4174017
| Love the shoes, terri...are you planning to sleep tonight??
On my way to Nashville early in the morning...will see you folks tomorrow night when I return. You all have a good evening and a good Friday...don't get into trouble while I am gone!!! |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 9, 2007
12:08 AM Post #4174019
| I would say the are more multifarious and innovatory. But that is just my opinion. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 9, 2007
12:09 AM Post #4174021
| Good night Sharran!!! Terri, go to bed. |
Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 9, 2007
12:10 AM Post #4174031
| PP, you are getting tooooooo far out there. You trying to impress or something?? Don't even have a dictionary handy.
OK, so I am impressed!!
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Sharran
Calvert City, KY
(Zone 6b)
November 9, 2007
12:11 AM Post #4174037
| Nite to both of you...sweet dreams. |
pupilpropogtr
Birmingham, AL
(Zone 7b)
November 9, 2007
12:12 AM Post #4174039
| Thank goodness I have a Thesaurus online. HAHAHA!!! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 9, 2007
12:20 AM Post #4174066
| Share the knowledge Babe! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 9, 2007
12:21 AM Post #4174071
| Traci, you are on a roll with all your big words. I swear I was not here before I dmailed you last.
I emailed Milissa, but she hasn't responded. She's not into all these new electronic stuff, so I may have to pick up the phone and give her an old fashion call.
Thanks terri, for the new editions. I won't have time to look at them in depth. Trying to finish all the new replies tonight and go to bed. Peyton is sick and the Doc put him on antibiotics for his ear infection and breathing treatments. She scared me a bit when she ordered for an RSV screening and chest x-ray. Thank God the tests were negative. I got dh home to help. . .but here I am. Shame on me. |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 9, 2007
12:22 AM Post #4174073
| Hi terri, we posted at the same time. Got the red letters! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 9, 2007
12:23 AM Post #4174074
| Oh Sharr have a lovely day! maybe I will maybe I won't...sleep that is! |
terriculture
london
(United Kingdom)
November 9, 2007
12:27 AM Post #4174086
| Karma, sorry to hear Peyton is unwell, hope he gets well soon and you can rest.
They pick up all kinds of bugs when they go to nursery!! What out for nits,...yuck! |
karmaplace
New Orleans, LA
(Zone 8b)
November 9, 2007
12:31 AM Post #4174095
| Thanks Terri, he's still eating and sleeping pretty well. I think his pedi was being cautious or maybe she joined a new group of drs she had to make them some money? |
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