What made you happy today?

@Siikibam @Betsy @Gem789 @VickiA if you add cheap Lemonade or any carbonated water (soda stream has endless uses - Jackie :) ) to the vase of flowers they last longer too.

Most flowers if you cut the bottoms of the stems (5mm) off before adding to the vase they have an extended lifespan - also do this at every vase water change :D

I think its roses that you crush the very end of the stem to make them last longer.

The flower food sachets are very good too though, I usually mix half of the powder sachet & use the other half on the next water change.

@Merab's Slave @Lady Kelly I visited Hornsea years ago with my parents and they had a lovely little pottery there, they had their own style of pottery mugs etc all pastel type colours generally, we all bought a souvenir mug back... I think the one I chose was the world's best golfer (I've never played golf) because it had a rabbit on the green - that was my choice & stuck to it! Lol! My parents were wonderful in accepting their eccentric child's logic! :lol!:
I don't think the pottery is still there, but it's worth a look round if it is.

@Swissgreys my old trumpet had some little white tabs on the valves & they would fit snugly into a small guiding channel in the valve casing if that's any help? X
 
Today I am happy that the swimming pool and sports centre have reopened! The pool was closed for a year even before lockdown because the council were replacing the floor tiles and found a structural crack... so not been swimming since February 2019 and I love to swim... swam a mile in 45 minutes today, and booked in for a socially distanced zumba class tomorrow!
 
GPTV said:
@Siikibam @Betsy @Gem789 @VickiA if you add cheap Lemonade or any carbonated water (soda stream has endless uses - Jackie :) ) to the vase of flowers they last longer too.

Most flowers if you cut the bottoms of the stems (5mm) off before adding to the vase they have an extended lifespan - also do this at every vase water change :D

I think its roses that you crush the very end of the stem to make them last longer.

The flower food sachets are very good too though, I usually mix half of the powder sachet & use the other half on the next water change.

@Merab's Slave @Lady Kelly I visited Hornsea years ago with my parents and they had a lovely little pottery there, they had their own style of pottery mugs etc all pastel type colours generally, we all bought a souvenir mug back... I think the one I chose was the world's best golfer (I've never played golf) because it had a rabbit on the green - that was my choice & stuck to it! Lol! My parents were wonderful in accepting their eccentric child's logic! :lol!:
I don't think the pottery is still there, but it's worth a look round if it is.

@Swissgreys my old trumpet had some little white tabs on the valves & they would fit snugly into a small guiding channel in the valve casing if that's any help? X
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How often are you meant to change the water? 😬
Lady Kelly said:
Well we are home. Precious memories made. Stopped at Eastern Moors in the Peak District to break up the trip home

Archer found some novelty glasses on the beachView attachment 151628

Snuggling up to his favourite human 😍
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And a walk on the moor
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Archer and Jessica :wub: and Jessica’s hair is a beautiful colour!
 
Claire W said:
I’m happy today as I’m spending the day and night in Nottingham with my best friend who I haven’t seen since Christmas
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I love Notts! It is one of my favourite places. Give it a big wave from me & enjoy your time with your friend.
 
Siikibam said:
How often are you meant to change the water? 😬
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If it's plain water probably every other or 3rd day just so it doesn't go stagnant, green & smelly.

if it's carbonated (plain fizzy) then 4 or 5 days - all according to how much fizz is left.

if its sugared water or Lemonade then the sugar stops it from going stagnant so quickly & a week can probably be eeked out of it. The flowers absorb the sugary energy & carbon dioxide from Lemonade so its similar to feeding them, you can probably get away with top-ups for a lot longer :D xx
 
GPTV said:
If it's plain water probably every other or 3rd day just so it doesn't go stagnant, green & smelly.

if it's carbonated (plain fizzy) then 4 or 5 days - all according to how much fizz is left.

if its sugared water or Lemonade then the sugar stops it from going stagnant so quickly & a week can probably be eeked out of it. The flowers absorb the sugary energy & carbon dioxide from Lemonade so its similar to feeding them, you can probably get away with top-ups for a lot longer :D xx
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Okay! I’d better change one of them tomorrow then. How much sugar do you put in the water?
 
Siikibam said:
Okay! I’d better change one of them tomorrow then. How much sugar do you put in the water?
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Must admit I don't usually put sugar in the water, I usually use the food sachets if available or lemonade if not, but half a teaspoon dissolved should be enough, I'm not sure how much regular users of sugar water use? @Gem789 ?
If you have any rainwater it's much softer on the plants too, no added fluoride or chlorine :)

They're some beautiful flowers 💐 :luv:
 
GPTV said:
:bye: I think my aged laptop is giving up! It's got an old operating system so hasn't done updates for ages, but I went to listen to some tunes earlier & the speaker software/drivers/updates or something have died, anything with sound is jaffed! :(
It says the speakers are working fine! :blink:

My play lists, CD's, YouTube, media library... Its all "The sound of silence"... & no its not "golden"!

I love my old laptop :luv: - Time for a new one & the dreaded Windows 10 me thinks!
:hmm::(
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I love the Internet troubleshooting guides!
I turned off the speaker driver/software sound enhancements & my laptop has sound again! 🔇 ❌

🔈🔉🔊👌🏻🎼🔔🎵🎶🎧✔️
No new laptop for a bit longer :D :bronco: :clap:
 
How much sugar would depend on the size of the vase. I put in about 1 desert spoon per pint of water if the flowers don't come with liquid food. I change the water every other day.
 
What have you decided to call your new stone piggy? Remind me of your other piggy's name.

Retail therapy is always good!
 
Betsy said:
What have you decided to call your new stone piggy? Remind me of your other piggy's name.

Retail therapy is always good!
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I've not named her yet... I'm waiting to see what her characters like :))

... Well actually... Come to think of it the other just gets referred to as my step mini gip, she has a small abyssinian friend who I tried to pair up with my rather distorted piggy back along!
:crazy: Never thought I'd return a Guinea because of its looks :(

They didn't have any painted large ones then like my new one today :wub:

Any name suggestions?

.... I have Orca, Squiggle, Tiggy & Bumblebee of the Fluffy variety, Khusi the dog, Mr Rosy barb & (Mrs) Aristotle the fish?!? 🐠 :D
 
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GPTV said:
Was feeling a bit fed up, lots of things on my mind.

I've not done any retail therapy for months...
Look what I accidentally bought 😇...
Although I do feel a bit better now! 😂




And.... bonding has gone well too!
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I hope bonding took place in neutral territory - you don't want them falling out over who gets to sit in the left side of the step.
And don't forget to confirm the sex of both piggies before you leave them alone together :lol:
 
Peppers are coming along nicely! Did put this plant out rather late, but I’ve got fruit growing. Loads more flowers still to open, so hopefully will have a decent harvest.
 

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Sonnet said:
Peppers are coming along nicely! Did put this plant out rather late, but I’ve got fruit growing. Loads more flowers still to open, so hopefully will have a decent harvest.
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How exciting, my plants have flowers but no sign of peppers yet, my chillies however are starting to grow.
 
Today I'm really happy that I can see the new normal happening at work soon and its going to be good I hope!
New uni term coming up, my office 2 days a week accessible in the next week or so, sorting my new timetable (lab classes on campus in small groups, lectures pre recorded, online live Zoom discussions), writing new lectures... let the 2020/21 academic year begin!
At least it can once I've dyed and trimmed my hair and found where I put my denture that I havent needed much since March lol and also maybe found some clothes that arent pyjamas, sweatpants or beach shorts... :)
 
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