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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
May 11, 2008
10:24 PM Post #4938946
| Your new thread for all our dial up friends.
from here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/726520/#new |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
May 12, 2008
04:18 PM Post #4941761
| Psychw2,
Thank you from the bottom of my little dialup heart ...lol
Karen Im with you ..Im not paying another $50.00 to get highspeed ...
we are 8/10 of a mile to far to get highspeed from our phone service :(
ill just wait
Cheryl
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
May 15, 2008
04:32 PM Post #4956243
| Found you all, thought I might have lost you... |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
May 17, 2008
11:16 PM Post #4967096
| Hi Betty!
Very nice to see you, as always!
:-) KM
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
May 20, 2008
10:35 AM Post #4978125
| Morning all, do hope you've enjoyed your weekend..for us the long weekend proved to be cold/raining..good excuse to get some housework done...and don't forget a few crafts..lol |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 05, 2008
07:45 PM Post #5209445
| Ladies and gentleman!
Greetings, one and all! Hope you've all been doing well since I
was last able to visit.
I have great news I would like to share. We have, get ready for this,
a deck! Yes, a genuine, bonafide, tried and true deck! We're also getting
a French door put in Monday and it will be complete. I have been crying,
dying and trying to get a deck for years. Well, I suppose taking a full time
job helped, but by golly we've got one!
Hope I don't sound like I'm bragging, it is my excitement, my dream come
true. Finally, finally, finally! I can't wait to show pictures of the improvement
it has made.
And get this! Guess who (ahem, starts with an H) has been cleaning up his
(add a U) piles of crap lately? (Add a couple B's) Yep, he comes home from
work, puts on his (add a Y on the end and you've got it) play clothes and gets
busy until dark. Then we light the tiki torches and relax but for the deafening
sounds of the frogs all around us.
It is truly fabulous! Wish we could have a party and have all of you here. I'm so
excited and just wanted to share!
Miss you all so much. Hope you have been doing well, and taking care. Know
that I think of all of you often!
Karen Marie - who is heading off for the kitchen to make more pink lemonade.
:-) |
mattsmom
Tomah, WI
July 05, 2008
08:07 PM Post #5209545
| Wuvie-Would love to see pix of that new deck. I am so happy your dream came true.
Becky |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
July 05, 2008
09:09 PM Post #5209831
| Oh my goodness!!! And has this sudden addition of the deck been the reason for the sudden cleaning up too? WOW, a deck and a burst of cleaning frenzy too! How wonderfully blest you are!!! French doors??? Oh my... I LOVE French doors! I can't wait to see PICS! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
July 05, 2008
09:15 PM Post #5209858
| Wuvie I'm so happy for you. Cannot tell you how muchI have missed you and hope you will come back often. Hurry and show us your deck. Enjoy, you have earned it.
Faye |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 05, 2008
10:54 PM Post #5210313
| Aw, thanks, all. Yep. Not that long ago I was not very happy with hubby at all. Of
course, it was a pretty bad time of the month to complain, if you get my drift, but
that has passed.
The deck has, I think, made hubby proud. He feels a sense of accomplishment, and
maybe for the first time in a long time. I think it really helped being able to afford the
right materials for a change, and everything went into place great. My parents were
an incredible help, the two of them, and Wub and I and of course the pets all put in
our help and it was done. Quickly, I might add.
Hubby has begun cleaning and clearing and working his butt off like I've never seen
him work before. It is really nice.
And while I'm on a good note here, I must brag on hubby. Since this time last year,
he has lost 60 pounds. He hasn't put an update on the refrigerator note board for
a few weeks, but I know he must have lost another ten in the past month. What a
difference in his energy, his appearance, his attitude. Mind you, he's no small man
to begin with, so he'll never wear a size 32 Speedo. No man should wear a Speedo,
by the way, ha, ha!
I'm really loving this! Thanks for listening to me gush, LOL.
|
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
July 05, 2008
11:35 PM Post #5210496
| Wuvie, it is soooo good to hear you sing the praise of your husband!!! I wish more of us did it REGULARLY! It can be so rewarding to finish a DIY job. I know that besides TIME it takes MONEY, it can be such an affirming experience! THANK you for sharing. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
July 06, 2008
07:52 AM Post #5211226
| Wuvie reading your proud story has made my day. I'm so happy for you, and I pray that things continue to be good with you and DH.
Always your friend, Faye |
UniQueTreasures
Beaumont, TX
(Zone 8b)
July 06, 2008
08:05 AM Post #5211253
| Way to go Karen Marie!!! Most excellent news on the deck! But even better news on hubby's weight loss. I bet he feels much better without the extra baggage.
My own hubby cleaned out the little shed yesterday. It had become rat infested. He stores his scraps of lumber in there. He's a carpenter and he's really brought home a bunch of leftovers from jobs. The building was jam packed full. In addition, he hauled off about a dozen doors that had been removed that he somehow thought we might use. Yesterday he loaded up a 16 ft. lowboy trailer to the gills and hauled it off. Unbelievable how many rats he found in that building. It was quite disgusting! They're all gone now and he straightened up everything else in there. He stained the floor to get rid of the smell of the rats. It looks a million times better now. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 06, 2008
09:23 PM Post #5215000
| GOOD FOR YOU !!!!
Its great to hear you so happy with life ...
Cant wait to see pictures of your new deck
Cheryl
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jester
San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b)
July 14, 2008
06:10 AM Post #5256096
| Bear here, just checking in to the new part of the old thread. |
BriarRose74
Moon Twp, PA
(Zone 6a)
July 20, 2008
12:46 PM Post #5290706
| Me too - been awhile, sorry about that!
Eufaula ~ Great news on reconstructing your life! Best 250 pounds I ever lost was ex, lol. Since then, life has been totally changed, and for the better by far! Glad yours didn't take too long to get onto the right path!
Wuvie ~ Great news on the new deck, cleanup and DH's weightloss! Don't fret about the "happy me" complaining days, it happens to all of us! At least Girls tell me that, LOL
~ Suzi :) |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 21, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5296134
| saw eufaula a coupla weeks ago . she is in her glory with being single again , and not having that millstone around her neck, pulling her down . she just picked a rotten apple , there are lots of good ones on the tree . sally |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008
08:55 AM Post #5407807
| wuvie , please post a pic of that deck . i'm digging footers now for a 12x16 room , to be a utility room. will have storage under for mower, garden supplies ,itty bitty tiller ,ect ! i'm actually going to have a pantry to put all those appliances in , instead of stuck everywhere in cabinets . my u. room will have a double sink for what ever i want to use it for.glory glory . sally |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
August 13, 2008
10:53 AM Post #5408355
| Sally...I started out with a 12 X 16 ' screened in porch...with the bottom enclosed...then my dear son came out and put windows and insulation in it and now I have a lovely Arizona Room...Sun Room to some...FL room to those in FL...Jo 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 13, 2008
01:38 PM Post #5409234
| r.r. i love your new room . can i borrow your ds ? i need a utility room , these mobile homes , even tho i designed the inside before it was built , just don't have everything you need . that was going to be the first thing we did was build on . almost seven years later , i'm going for it .i would have gotten it built on two fourteen or two sixteen wides if we had had more room to set it up . as it was , we had a hillside cut down and would have a really steep bank right next to trailer if i had gone wider .i really like those add on rooms . my girlfriend in fla had one , then another when she moved back to georgia . they take a lot of traffic out of the house proper and help keep everything so much neater .i'll have three large windows on the side . i have a hugh picture window that we could install but trees are too tall on that side to take a chance on one coming down . sally ps, used to live in chandler ,az . nice gold in az. |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
August 13, 2008
06:21 PM Post #5410380
| Sally...My DS is much closer to you than he is to me...and he does remodeling...He lives just up the road from you a fur piece...Crossville, TN...
He built the porch originally as DH was having chemo treatments...then after DH died, Son came out and built this for me...He is such a dear ...and very good with remodels...
Mine is built onto a 14 X 70 Mobile home...on 4 acres that belongs to my DD...I have it made. LOL Jo |
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
August 14, 2008
11:49 AM Post #5413343
| Morning everyone, bet you are all outside crafting, decorating those decks, lol..looking foward to the photos... |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
02:08 PM Post #5413996
| just came in ,cause the sun got over the house , too hot .nuts , i only had 1/4 cup of grape nuts ,so will have cereal flavored blueberries . jo , i'm more the carpenter than dh , he doesn't have the pride not to try to cut corners . i have to watch him like a hawk , and honestly , cant leave him or turn my back when we are building something . he's learning that i walk with a level ,square , plumbob . my grand pa was a master carpenter as were all his boys , except daddy , who only laid hardwood floors for awhile . back before they had these floor hammers .he knew the basics tho and passed a lot of info to me , growing up .i waited almost seven years for this room , and decided i'll just hire someone to do it . i'm too old to do much any more and this guy has always done this for a living and besides being a friend to his whole family , he will only furnish the labor and know how . i'll supply the material . i guess that makes me the contractor . why is your boy so far away ? do you come spend any great amount of time around him? get a travel trailer or motor home and put it in a park for a coupla months and spend some time with him. and good morning , bettyp , what are you up to ? our nights are cooling off to the sixties now so guess all the hot , killing weather is over for this year . it used to be middle of sept last year and year before , cool nights started in aug . i want to start on glass painting in the next few days . sally |
roadrunner
Hereford, AZ
(Zone 8a)
August 14, 2008
02:32 PM Post #5414111
| My son lives in TN because he likes it better than AZ...He is into Explorer Scouts (Leader)...Search and Rescue (Capitain)...and Remodeling/construction.
He usually comes out here every year or so...and I go there atleast once a year...twice last year...and am scheduled for Sept. 20th...then my oldest DD just bought land in TN...about 30 miles from him...and has me an apartment worked into the plans...I told her as long as I had the other DD here in AZ...and could drive...I would stay here...except maybe a month or two about twice a year. I love AZ...and WV, VA, NC, FL and TN...and can be happy anywhere...as long as the snow doesn't last more than a day...half a day is better!! LOL Jo |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
03:57 PM Post #5414426
| way to go girl . glad i don't have to divide myself between other children . that sounds selfish , doesn't it ? don't mean it that way , but my boy teases and says"i'm an only child and never had to share my toys or my mamas affection and don't ask to borrow either one of them " rof,lol . sally |
planolinda
Plano, TX
August 14, 2008
05:10 PM Post #5414685
| digger i think your town is where we went to a winery wedding in may--beautiful part of the coutry--lucky you!!! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
August 14, 2008
08:42 PM Post #5415410
| plano , i was born in wichita falls ,and called dallas home for 10 years . i have a sister in lake dallas . i think this town is beautiful , but like all beautiful towns , it is being ruined more every year .small town politics , atlanta has found the mountains and every where you look is subdivisions ,condos and the property has gone up fivefold from what it was 15 years ago .some of the land is going for 60,000 dollars an acre ,unimproved .they , government , wants growth , and wants to build another atlanta .get that almighty dollar . sad . come back again and look us up . |
bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
October 20, 2008
01:08 AM Post #5693387
| Wuvie, well done!
Please post a pic of your deck. So much has happened since I visited last! Funny how life works, isnt it. One can rant and rave, but the natural balance is always a lovely surprise when it happens! Very, very happy for you. Just put in a french door in an apartment! I can share your joy - I too am delighted. First one we have ever used! Lots of fresh air and sounds of croaking frogs at night...hmmm...
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 20, 2008
08:25 AM Post #5693872
| Good morning , everyone , it's been a busy summer, so glad to see everyone here again. Wuvie , we're still waiting on pictures , I had to go out and buy a camera , then learn how to use it , then how to get it on puter , then how to post , on, and on ,and on . Here's a pic or two of how my room is going , tho will be next spring before can get it finished .At least ,I can get garden stuff stored under it without having all the clutter in the yard . (until it gets full too) lol .decided to go 16x14' to give me room for a wood heater and my sewing machine .got the flooring and joists in yesterday , but havn't attached the flooring yet .Gordo has inspired me to try my hand at glass painting , so will have an area to work on that , sure will beat the breakfast table . 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 20, 2008
08:29 AM Post #5693889
| And a later one. 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 20, 2008
12:18 PM Post #5694786
| A lot of hard work going on at your place. Looking forward to seeing more pics as you make this great grrom. Lucky you! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 20, 2008
02:13 PM Post #5695266
| Uh huhSamigal , thank the income tax refund and the extra whatever you call the 600.00 windfall from uncle sam , altho I feel it was mine anyway , he just decided to give me some of it back .lol and a HD credit card for material . sally |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 20, 2008
06:36 PM Post #5696276
| That stimulas pay Uncle Sam sent is going toward some laminate flooring for the kitchen, whenever that happens. That is my first thought and I'm sticking to it. I hold on to it because if DH has a large hole in his pocket. |
dalfyre
Christchurch
New Zealand
October 20, 2008
07:46 PM Post #5696535
| I just discovered this and have spent way more of my morning than I should reading all the posts...
it isn't morning any more!
I can so empathise with all those still living will pile of 'useful stuff' brought home by hubby.
I lived with a carpenter for nearly 10 years - and it is true what they say, a carpenter's house is never finished.
We had timber stacked along the hall, gib board in the bedroom (you guys call it dry wall I think)
new hot water cylinder sat in the spare room & was never connected (sigh - I just wanted a decent hot shower)
we also had a brand new toilet bowl & cistern beside the bed, handy place to hang my clothes at night.
Then there were all the pavers, slate tiles & floor tiles in piles out side - I had a path through the weeds to the washing line - and I had to keep that clear with the weed eater.
The holes in the fence meant the dogs couldn't be left outside unsupervised & poo patrol - well it wasn't easy in knee deep grass.
Mowing was a challenge - normally I would just use the weed eater to get it down to manageable length & then try to mow when I could.
Didn't help that we were away almost every weekend at dog shows & both working full time.
Our sleep out was full of stuff he had stored at his ex wife's house until I provided him with a bigger better store room.
I got on very well with his ex & know she was so pleased to see the back of all that stuff.
I have to admit I kind of got my revenge when I left him - he got the house but I didn't bother taking all my junk, just the stuff I really wanted & needed.
I am not game to ask his new girlfriend if she has managed to get him to clean up things - they are building a new house on a lifestyle block so I suspect there will be even bigger piles of stuff than I ever had to navigate.
I also suspect the house was given a major clean up to make it marketable & that all the junk migrated to the lifestyle block long before they did.
I look at my neatly mowed (by darling husband) lawn, deck he happily paid to have built & landscaped yard & am so glad I walked away & met someone totally different.
His philosophy is that if it needs doing - pay a professional to do it right.
I just don't look into the spare room where he is building his new computer.
The door is shut on the mess & we are both happy :) |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 20, 2008
08:54 PM Post #5696879
| Dalfyre, happy to hear your moved on and found someone who is willing to work along side of you. I have this mess in my small dining area, a divider that had to be redone (previous owners did it themselves) so we have more support for the ceiling. Got all the material, but project isn't being finished, so I sit and wait some more. He has been retired for several years and not in the best of health, so he does the work slowly. I think we will end up having a more experienced person finish it up and while he is at it I want a new floor in my kitchen. Good thing I like to work out in the yard so I'm the one that is trying to put that in order. Work is never done, and retirement is a full time job.  |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 20, 2008
08:59 PM Post #5696916
| Dalfyre, actually I think the BEST revenge you had on your Ex, was HAPPILY remarrying and have a good life with a good husband! Good for you, to have the courage to walk away when you did. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 20, 2008
10:12 PM Post #5697356
| Karen-Marie, It is wonderful to have you post again and especially sharing your excitement with us. I'm so happy for you, the deck and especially your DH. You sound so happy, and I thank God for that. You have been missed, but your happiness now makes everything worth while.
Faye |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 20, 2008
11:29 PM Post #5697724
| Sally, way to go...so glad you are getting the work done. May be slower than you want, but you have started, therefore it can be finished.
AYF, Faye |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 21, 2008
01:14 PM Post #5699648
| dalfyre, I don't know if DG has a rule against soliciting for subscribers , but if he does , I'll hear about it . you should really consider subscribing to this website because there is so much information and forums open to you . the cost is so small, you will recover the money many times over . I've been here less than a year and have gotten so many benefits ,I can't list them all , besides meeting the most fabulous people that share my history , like you , than I ever could on my own . just think about it . sally |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 21, 2008
02:12 PM Post #5699904
| I agree with Sally, you will be happy here. Dave's Garden is a super neighborhood. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 21, 2008
02:17 PM Post #5699922
| We even have coffee together , don't we datzu , with music , even , once in awhile . sally |
youngershirl
Orange Park, FL
(Zone 9a)
October 21, 2008
02:17 PM Post #5699924
| Amen! |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 21, 2008
09:46 PM Post #5701828
| Yes Sally, my dear friend, we share anything here. |
dalfyre
Christchurch
New Zealand
October 22, 2008
12:21 AM Post #5702479
| lol - I do love it here but subscribing is not in the budget.
Especially now that the NZ dollar is down.
And there are plenty of open forums that I can participate in -
I keep finding more & more interesting groups & people:)
I have been spreading the word among my gardening friends too.
Hopefully a few more Kiwi's will be participating before long...
cheers - Dalfyre |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
04:26 AM Post #5702772
| Hi dalfyre first I must thank you[ i dont think I did ] for your help with posting pics. I got it down pat now .
This is a interesting foruim I love making things I have seen a lot of new projects for me to try my hand at .
I think a lot of new features for my yard .
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
04:35 AM Post #5702777
| Then make this one of your most visited forums , we'd love to hear more from you , and often .There is so much talent here to share , and I'd like to see what kind of "trash" you get to recycle into treasure in kiwiland . It is amazing what people throw away . sally |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
05:12 AM Post #5702791
| I have been reading all the old posts there sure is a lot of talented people out there .
I reuse the materials I have , this is stands I made in the garden .------Sammut 
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Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
October 22, 2008
06:10 AM Post #5702824
| dalyfre, do you raise the delphiniums that are grown in N.Z.?
I have ordered from the company before but haven't for a couple of yrs. Very happy with what I received.
Maxine |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
08:31 AM Post #5703078
| Sammut, what were those b-4 you made stands out of them? I have gethered up mirrors , fence panels , wooden shutters , window frames, wine bottles to paint and use for path lites .I am going to be busy next spring and summer. Faye, here is a pic of my bottle tree . It's a work in progress , as I replace the common bottles with good ones along .can you see the blue, square one ? I'll be taking it in when we leave for winter, don't want to tempt someone . There are crock, beer bottles too . sally 
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Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
October 22, 2008
10:47 AM Post #5703630
| This is my blue bottle tree and have made another one, but no red bottles so far.
Maxine
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
11:21 AM Post #5703785
| Max , the only blue ones I've gotten so far have come from garage sales . hit the jackpot at one , she was moving to Europe, and was selling everything she couldn't get in a suitcase .What I don't save back of the common bottles , I'll break and tumble for mosaics next year . Not the blue ones . Yours sure are nice . sally |
Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
October 22, 2008
03:06 PM Post #5704563
| I got all of my blue bottles out of our local dump. He is married to my DH cousin a couple of times removed, but I had known her folks since I can remember.
Haven't been out for a while to see if he has snatched me any more. Have lots saved up for Bowling balls this winter which I hope to get at, after I get a quilt sewn and quilted for a granddaughter.
Thanks for the complement. Have never seen any blue bottles at garage sales.
maxine |
dalfyre
Christchurch
New Zealand
October 22, 2008
03:45 PM Post #5704734
| lol - shows how much I know - had no idea NZ delphiniums went over seas...
I haven't grown any, a member at the RSA where I work was going to give me some but may have forgotten.
As many of our members average in their 80's that happens a lot:)
I am up for some tomato plants from someone else - he has them every year & gives away heaps.
I love that blue bottle tree - never would have thought of doing anything like that.
And Sammut - glad I was able to help with the photo posting, it is great to see pics of your garden developing & the clever things you make.
cheers - Dalfyre |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
03:50 PM Post #5704759
| hey, got a little further . will finish in spring .sally 
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 22, 2008
03:58 PM Post #5704782
| Looking good Sally, And you know it's not nice to tempt an old woman , you know I am a bottle nut. Have lot's of blue bottles, but no red. Like the bottle trees.
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Maxine
Western, WI
(Zone 4a)
October 22, 2008
04:30 PM Post #5704910
| Dalfyre, I can send you heirloom tomatoe seeds if you wish some. If you get your hands on any of the N.Z. delph seeds I would like some in exchange.
Maxine |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
05:34 PM Post #5705133
| I hope my friend can collect some red over Christmas. I only have one really nice blue , it's square and think vodka of all things came in it .I do have one that's a lite lavender blue , if you can imagen . Nuts , gotta go fix dinner . s |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
05:36 PM Post #5705135
| Sally .I used p.c. pipe . A wooden garden stake hammered into the ground pipe over drilled starter hole in to the wood screwed top plate on and painted gold then glued feature on .this is a pic. of the three material used ----------Sammut 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
05:45 PM Post #5705166
| this one has a old fan cover on top . 
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 22, 2008
07:23 PM Post #5705478
| When I see all the wonderful gardens with great art I want to go out and throw so much of DH's stuff away. I'm beginning to think he knows what he has out there and would miss a lot. If he would finish his project for storing the lawnmower & edger that would help a lot. I'm getting more done on my bowling ball with the pennies, but have a long way to go. I think it will look nice once I have finished it. So many of my projects never get done before I start another, can't accomplish much that way. Keep on posting all those great pictures I do enjoy seeing them. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 22, 2008
07:44 PM Post #5705550
| Ok everyone with blue bottles post your address and don't look out your windows as I do a drive by ...lol
for some reason the blue bottles are in short supply around here.
Cheryl |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
October 22, 2008
07:45 PM Post #5705555
| If you don't mind the long drive we have lots of them here. I find them at the dump all the time.
katiebear |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
08:42 PM Post #5705799
| Hi Samigal, you know Ilove posting pics. I have a few unfinished projects on my work table thates why I do quick easy things .
yesterday I coveres a hula hoop with Ivy I tied little bags of wet moss on the back I think it looks good . Sammut
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 22, 2008
09:00 PM Post #5705876
| Sammut , more for me to do . I sure like your oriental theme . Katiebear , what comes in them ? what brand ?deni , you noticed I have mine hidden from the road? One of my next projects is running tiny Christmas lites in the pale , green ones , then burying them upside down about six inches for a lit path. sami , you better get with it , you'll get behind , like me lol . sally |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
October 22, 2008
09:13 PM Post #5705942
| I think both beer and water.
kb |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 22, 2008
09:45 PM Post #5706068
| Well, darn I managed to hit a wrong button and lose everything. Sammut, I saw the round hoop with ivy on it in another post and never thought it was a hula hoop. I really think is looks great.
I don't think I will every get caught up with all of you. I have at least 4 projects I want to do, but for some reason can't seem to stay with one until it is finished. The bowling ball is at least started and I've got a lot of glass treasures to make totems, and of course I do want a chair or two made into flower pots. DH is planning on going fishing tomorrow so maybe I should just take my stash out and see what all I have to work with. Have so much work in the house to do, but much rather be out playing in the yard. Bowling ball is starting to look better each time I look at it, so will be happy when that is done and ready for a place in the yard.
My biggest problem right now is downloading pictures into computer and then losing them. I have no idea what I am doing half of the time when it comes to sorting out pictures and documents. Have to take a whole day to get rid of things I don't need. Never did learn how to organize. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 22, 2008
11:51 PM Post #5706704
| Hi every one , Samigal I use a casio EX-Z120 I only have to plug in to camra other end in to PC and 2 buttons to press I just leave all pictures in the picture folder .at first I had all my pic.in bucket and had trouble sending anything thank god for Dalfyre she told me how to do it, If you cry out HELPPPPP some one will tell you how its done Iam still learning so not good at sorting things out . I done the new pic. this morning I did not check I did not know it was all in one picture.
Sally pic.of some of my statues.------Sammut 
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Spider07
Lilburn, GA
October 23, 2008
09:52 AM Post #5707604
| Hi,
I have been lurking and love the thread.
What are the laws here in the US regarding dumps? Can I go there and pick up what i want?
I have an idea about bottles that some of you may be interested. I have been saving bottles, especially the small Perrier water bottles for sometime.
My plan is to cut them and save the bottoms for decorating some paths. I will cut them about 2 inches from the bottom and place them amongst the broken paving stones. I will just bury them 1 inch and make them the same height the stones so no one trips on them.
Does any of you think it will work? |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
October 23, 2008
10:44 AM Post #5707805
| I think most U.S. dumps are closed now. Fear of liability lawsuits, etc. You should check with th people who run the dump. Better sources in the States are probably places where glass is dropped off for recycling or bars that serve a lot of stuff from blue bottles.
kb |
bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
October 23, 2008
11:05 AM Post #5707911
| Dumps seem to be a meeting place on Saturday for the 'Gentlemen'! Mmm, strange!
The dumps (recycling centres) I know of, have different 'pits' for glass, plastic, etc. One could just go there and collect whatever one wanted, loading the car/truck right beside the 'pit'. Once it moves from these 'recycling centres' who knows where they end up and there is pretty well no chance for one to go and hunt for anything then. So its a case of making a trip to the dumps before collection occurs. PS: high end towns with their own dumps/recycling centres may be a good place to aim for if you are hunting for 'special items'! Good place to find margerine & yogurt tubs if you want to plant a lot of seedlings...they just need some holes pierced in the base of the plastic containers. |
bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
October 23, 2008
11:39 AM Post #5708072
| ps. I should have mentioned many town have their own 'dumps/recycling centres'. These are not the huge hilly, smelly places one sees along the highways! Rather, they are tucked in within village owned land, generally in an isolated spot! If you have a 'pickup' each week at your house, either household or agricultural matter, stop and chat with the driver of the truck and he'll guide you to 'the spot'! Or you could call your local town hall. The police too would probably know the nearest place to go! As I mentioned, its a fellows 'hangout' on Saturdays. I know of one person who takes his son with him each Saturday when he goes to dump weekly trash! Now the son says 'are we going to the dump today...'- and he is only 3 years old! Mars vs Venus! What can I say... |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 23, 2008
01:06 PM Post #5708412
| katiebear,
Ill put you on my list of places to go :)
Simigal,
You will fit right in I think all of us have a very long list of things we WANT TO DO/TRY
spider07,
I think that would work just fine.
The dump here is closed to the puplic we take our stuff to one site and they truck it to another . you just back up to a truck trailer and through your stuff in/over a wall into the trailer.
Cheryl
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 23, 2008
01:15 PM Post #5708450
| I think the only way we could get anything would be to look in the blue recycler bin put out by neighbors the night before trash day. I would love to be able to go to a dump site and look for treasures. Never was that fortunate. |
Spider07
Lilburn, GA
October 23, 2008
02:38 PM Post #5708687
| Samigal, every Tuesday is my fun day. I take my dog for a walk just before the recycling truck arrives. I have been lucky and found some tomato cages and a child's wooden chair that I am going to paint and put a pot on the seat.
Thank you for the info Bedouin. I will google my local dump. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 23, 2008
04:12 PM Post #5708959
| Oh the fun of being a junk collector, although many won't agree. Think I'll have to find something to do with old, old car parts that DH just can't seem to get rid of. Instead of throwing the old part away when adding a new one he tosses it in the garage, then to add insult to injury when we moved he had to take all those"valuable parts" with him although they are taking up much needed space.
Few years ago the city brought large dumpsters and set them throughout the neighborhood so everyone could dump their junk in it. Hoping for another repeat of that then make the rounds and find out what I can use. Must check with city hall. LOL |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 23, 2008
04:19 PM Post #5708978
| Sammut, I missed seeing you latest picture, just love your yard and all your art pieces. Years ago I collected owls and I saved a few special ones so want to make a special place for them outside instead of being in a plastic bag.
I have a Kodak easy share and I'm ok in transferring them to computer, but then they have albums which really messed me up because I have wrong pictures in wrong albums and then can't seem to find them in Kodak pictures or My pictures. I bet if I read my manual again the answer will be staring me in the face. |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 23, 2008
08:33 PM Post #5709848
| get some help on moving them around . that's what I'm going to have to do . sally |
dalfyre
Christchurch
New Zealand
October 24, 2008
12:39 AM Post #5710641
| wow what an industrious group:)
Maxine - thanks for the offer of heirloom tomato seeds but NZ has very strict rules on that.
Even bringing in the apple you get on the plane with lunch is a $500.00 instant fine.
cheers - Dalfyre |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 24, 2008
01:25 AM Post #5710703
| Hi Samigal to-day I finished one Project Iplanted plants on a frame and hang it on the wall the hard part was making all the frame pieces the same . and the corners fitting to-gether I done 2 I will show both I have a owl statue I will send the later . Sammut 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 24, 2008
01:31 AM Post #5710709
| 2nd one ---------Sammut 
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digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 24, 2008
08:36 AM Post #5711160
| Forgot what you call them , but those are the air plants ,aren't they ? I've never had any luck with them . sally |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 24, 2008
01:40 PM Post #5712037
| I really love all your projects Sammut, I have a project that I want to hang on a brick fence abouve a long old cast iron sink I plant flowers in. Haven't any in there now, guess I will wait for spring. The sink isn't very deep so have to decide what I can plant. It is 3 panels that need to be cleaned up, got them at a thriift store a while back. Another project that I think will have to wait until spring to be put up. When I do get it fnished I will post pictures. |
bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
October 24, 2008
10:28 PM Post #5713574
| sammut, what did you put in behind the plastic? Sphagnum moss?
Tillandsias - I'm hunting for a photo I have of tillandsias used as a 'curtain' at Fairchild Tropical Garden. First cat gut - fishing line - is strung in horizontal lines, then vertical lines. Where each vertical and horizontal gut cross over, they are 'knotted together' till the entire 'curtain' is made up of the catgut knotted into 'squares'. Then a tillandsia is tied onto each horizontal line, ensuring its in the middle of the 2 knots till the entire space is filled with these tillandsias. If I cant find the photo, I'll make sure I take another one next time I visit FTG. It looks so easy to do as long as each horizontal and vertical string is held taughtly, I suppose using nails on a large piece of plywood. Unique, eyecatching and very, very clever!
Have you seen this 'Flower Pouch' from Thompson & Morgan Seed catalogue? I wonder how hard it would be to make one! http://www.tmseeds.com/product/m10844.html
The Water Wizard using a soda bottle: http://www.tmseeds.com/product/m10844.html
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Stovall_Gardens
Nahunta, GA
October 24, 2008
10:56 PM Post #5713620
| Hi, just wanted to add a bit in here about the flower pouches...go to park seed...much cheaper, and they have more varieties. You can get a free catalog. I order wholesale, but they are available retail as well. They have hanging baskets with octagons cut in the sides, which you plant from, creating a very full planter...those could be made out of a .99 cent hanging basket from Wally world DIY... |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 24, 2008
11:55 PM Post #5713777
| Hi every one , how I made them Two wooden frames same size Covered one frame with chicken wire
[ the black material is a bit of weed mat it is so thin it tears if i pull to tight ]
black material on the wire turn both over together [ thates black on table- chicken wire frame next - folded black material in and second frame on top and screwed all to gether . I cut small hole pushed Bromelaid and Tillandsisias in and held in place with a piece of wire roots dont need thing you must mist the plant a couple of timed a day aim at the funnel in the center the plants will take a little morning sun
I am growing Tillandsias on the trunk of palm tree [ only started this 2 weeks ago learning as I go.]
first is frames
second is wire on frame
third is the back -------------Sammut
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 25, 2008
12:00 AM Post #5713789
| wire on frame 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 25, 2008
12:09 AM Post #5713804
| the back 
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sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 25, 2008
12:27 AM Post #5713818
| Hi My hanging cost nothing the plants were given to me from a nother member and the materials are from my studio .
here is the owl for samigal .---- Sammut.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 25, 2008
11:27 AM Post #5714824
| Great looking owl there, Sammut. I had a really tall one that I wish I had kept. Most of my are small, but then guess they will go along with my small yard. Have to start using my camera more often. |
synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 26, 2008
12:11 AM Post #5717195
| OK,My whining pet peeve of the day is.My hubby pays out the wahzoo in child support,so money can get very TIGHT!!!!!!So at this time I'm not able to subscribe to my most favorite site DG.Hence I am unable to post or veiw replies on some threads.So I guess I'll post this where "someone","anyone",can see it,even if it's not the proper place.
End of Season Big Sale at Bluestone Perennials.Link: http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/index.html
OK,I feel better now.
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psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 26, 2008
12:45 AM Post #5717276
| I'm sure you are frustrated and I don't blame you. Thanks for sharing this important SALE info with other Plant Addicted DGers (which means ALL of us! LOL) |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 26, 2008
01:24 AM Post #5717327
| Synda, I'm still having tough times finding money for the "important" things. I've been in your shoes and now that he is retired money is still tight. I put a dollar away here and there until I have enough saved for what I want. |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 26, 2008
02:56 AM Post #5717402
| Hi Every one ,Synda its good to get things of your chest and better when people listen and understand in Australia years a go we had a prime minster thate said " life was not ment to be easey " I all ways remember the saying and the answer I have is the tought get going when the going is tought happyness is more important I am a dreamer every thing I see is beatuful .
I wish I could grow a money tree ,so you see we all understand have a whin any time .This is a pic. of my special dreaming place where I forget every thing . ----- Sammut 
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 26, 2008
04:14 PM Post #5719000
| Hi All,
Well,God again snuck up behind me and touch me.He sometimes has a way of doing that(I guess it's a guy thing)my hubby will do that sometimes just to stand back and giggle at how I react.I now am a subscriber,WAHOO!!!!!!!!!!One of Gods secret angels was sent to me and they paid for my subscription.Not at all what I ever intended by venting in my last post.But I am ever so very greatful,and yes there are still miracles and goodness and kindness on this earth.
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 26, 2008
05:08 PM Post #5719256
| Synda, so glad to hear that you are now a subscriber. Yes, God does work in mysterious ways! Thanks to the angel who helped Synda become a welcomed member to DG. One of my favorite places to visit and discovered all the wonderful people on all these forums. |
psychw2
Boise, ID
(Zone 6a)
October 26, 2008
07:13 PM Post #5719753
| How sweet! I'm so glad to hear someone paid for that wonderful gift for you! Now we all get to benefit from YOUR full activity! |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 26, 2008
08:36 PM Post #5720019
| Synda . So pleased to hear of your gift .There are so many caring shareing people in the world .
Samigal, how are you going with the bowling ball
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 26, 2008
10:36 PM Post #5720387
| Thank you all.I'm still looking for bowling balls.Things kinda took a dive around here last week.Monday night my cousin called me and told me she has breast cancer in one breast and two lymph nodes,and then last night she called crying to tell me they found spots on her lung.She will be 38 ,Oct.30th,married and 2 small children.She doesn't drink and has never smoked or done any drugs.All she has ever done is go to school,she has her masters degree and work and take care of her family.And then Wednesday my mom fell and broke her arm just below the shoulder twice.So if everyone would pray for them I'd be ever so grateful.So when I got on here today and seen what had happened, my heaven sent angel really put a big smile on my face and happy tears down my cheeks.
Here is a picture of my beautiful cousin Tracy and her husband David.
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bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
October 26, 2008
11:26 PM Post #5720491
| synda, my heart goes out to you and your family.
There were a couple of articles about the link between cancer and milk. I dont know if this would help, but its worth reading:
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/vegetarianism/96871
BBC news: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls...
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls... |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 27, 2008
12:38 AM Post #5720677
| Hi Synda I feel for your family at this time I had breast cancer my operation was back in 2002 I know whate your sister is dealing with
after the diagnosis is the shock it takes days to think clearly please tell your sister all my prays are with her its a long emotions ride on the rollercoaster ahead with love and support we all get there .----------God bless all your family --------Sammut. |
Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 27, 2008
03:04 AM Post #5720812
| Prayers going up for Synda's family.
Sammut I've got a lot of pennies glued onto my bowling ball, didn't do anything on it today though. They seem to like to slide down so there I am trying to hold on to several pennies at a time until the glue starts to dry. I did glue a vase unto a copper color base and it looks like it was made that way. Now to decide what to build up from there.
Pegi |
sammut
western sydney nsw
Australia
October 27, 2008
04:27 AM Post #5720846
| I have been thinking If I was doing it I would get a piece of wire bend it like a big fork with a handle across the top and use it to hold about 3 at a time till they start to stick --- better still a small garden fork might do it..
your on a roll girl 2 projects in the making ----the last 2 days I have been staining 3 wooden trellis they are fan shape next satuday when my son takes me to the shops i will get the wood to go around the gardens and soil they are to go at the bottom of palms to many roots so building the garden up .----------Sammut. |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
October 27, 2008
10:20 AM Post #5721559
| SYNDA - I'm so sorry to hear about your cousin. Lots of prayers for all of you.
katiebear |
Brender
Topsham, ME
(Zone 5a)
October 27, 2008
10:56 AM Post #5721655
| Sending prayers to you and your family, Synda. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 27, 2008
09:02 PM Post #5723900
| Synda, you and your cousin will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have lost a Sister and a Brother to cancer, and now my baby Sister has cancer. I know the fear, the anxiety, and the pain that the word cancer brings.
Pegi, I have done 11 bb's and have not had trouble with anything sliding off. I used Silicone 11 Window and Door sealer. It is clear and does a great job. I use the sealer in a caulk gun and it is easy to use. Best of luck.
Faye
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Samigal
(Pegi) Norwalk, CA
(Zone 10b)
October 28, 2008
01:06 AM Post #5724806
| I bought some welders glue at Wal-Mart and it is a super glue, clear too. You can use it on anything. I have some silicone window and door sealer but having tried it yet. Wow, 11 bb's and I can't seem to get one done, just might take a little longer. It is starting to look OK, I've got about 1/4 of ball covered. Thanks Faye, I'll post a picture when I have half of it finished, maybe that will keep me going. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 28, 2008
07:40 AM Post #5725087
| Sami, stay with it, you will be so proud of the finished project, and just may want to do another bb. I have them in my flower beds and love the effect. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2008
08:59 AM Post #5736254
| SYNDA, Sorry to hear about your cousin.
We just found out this week that My Dad has Cancer also,
We lost my older Brother las year to cancer caused from Agent Orange.
prayers to you and your family
Getting a bit long ..heres the link to Part 3
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/918763/
Cheryl
OPPS ...Forgot the link
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synda
Carrollton, OH
(Zone 6a)
October 31, 2008
02:46 PM Post #5737405
| I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone!Wednesday was Tracy's first chemo,Not too sick,but very tired.Yesterday was her 38th birthday.
Blessings,
Synda |
