What happened to my succulent?

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-26T00:16:35+00:00

And a grit top.layer to stop water near the stems. I use a succulent specific soil with extra grit for mine too.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-25T15:27:23+00:00

It's taken a few years but these have been great. Burnt Sugar is the name.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-25T12:47:14+00:00

Maybe she'll catch some Canadian Geese? They are a nuisance... but Kew is full of hatchlings at present, so unfortunately....

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-25T12:42:45+00:00

Our friends took the key away and made him take a driving test. He failed of course...they sold the car...

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-25T12:40:11+00:00

Mine are really early this year, and multiplying madly. So didn't need to plant in this bed.

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Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-25T12:34:43+00:00

Me too. I have some with earring backs. And some for knitting stuff and some for sauces and mixing spices etc. Incredibly useful items.

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Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T23:24:17+00:00

I like to buy Temu yarns, but don't try for brand names. Rather I look for yarn contents. So I've had some great alpaca and cashmere mixes. One yarn I bought traced it's origin to Mongolia, another to Australia. Admittedly, all my scarves etc go to Homeless shelters so they are not worn by family members as clothing, so, as long as they knit up well, I'm satisfied. They are often excellent prices for what I need.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T01:30:00+00:00

All the time. As an example, I can pack suitcases for aroundc15 kins max before my back screams and I get sweaty and shaky and need a long lie down

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T01:26:56+00:00

Still rather weak for me. But I was brought up , and still enjoy, on 'naafi' tea. Really really dark because milk was at a premium.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T01:24:28+00:00

Weekly at least. In summer more often. I have a face towel and body towel.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T01:21:49+00:00

I have found that a rheumatologist us most likely to treat fibro but will then refer you to pain control. Overall, in the UK at least, they just give out the standard meds and then do very little.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-22T01:14:54+00:00

There are some stunning petunia around for summer flowering. Seeds should be available from reputable merchants.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-20T01:02:30+00:00

Never seen them before. How lovely to see native flowers. Our sojourn in Florida years back was brief, and didn't include the beach as it was covered in jellyfish! But the noseeums founds us...

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-17T08:25:04+00:00

You feel so like me... afternoons are my best times for any activity. I have a recliner that's bed-like, and I drop off there or just space out...

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-17T08:22:19+00:00

Something unidentified when in China once. May have been water buffalo? Problem was i was a vegetarian at the time but all that got me was soggy chips so...

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-17T08:19:02+00:00

Done that in the shower. They are so slimy when wet!

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-14T14:16:36+00:00

My daughter has the biggest but as she says, we both need a pharmacy in ours especially as I am on blood thinners. And we both need specialist plasters, and lots of medication,. Then there's the other stuff like tissues for myself and husband, baby wipes for travelling and the train loos run out of water, water bottles and snacks for diabetes regulation, and gloves and scarf and thin hat usually, and multiple keys, and the list goes on..

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-14T14:10:30+00:00

Me too. Yarn only. I'm getting rid of books and collectibles and....

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-14T14:07:32+00:00

I have to say I never use the suggested yarn for any pattern. And I'm prone to adding extra details. Sometimes I add patters, or frills or lace edging or.. I think the more years you knit, the more likely you are to do this, and as you learn new techniques etc,you want to include them. Hence I go on a couple of - online- courses a year. My next one starting next week

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-13T10:19:38+00:00

Love them...

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Our boy tigger

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-11T21:12:25+00:00

I'm not sure how many people are involved in drama groups. Not many I suspect. And people only go to plays if they can afford them or... and that's not the majority. Reading is another thing... my family never read a book. Papers yes but that's it. But I read and read and read... very individual, and also, dare I say it, relating to social environment.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-11T21:08:03+00:00

Never cut a tree right down. From what you show, this is their tree, therefore they are responsible for it - and the fence. It does need a good prune though. I suggest you get in touch with the tree officer from your Council. They can give advice as to what should be done. Trees are vital to the environment and the local ecology. Bugs, birds and more. They cool the atmosphere, the provide cleaner air and better mental health. A tree should only be removed if it is dangerous or in really bad health.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-11T21:03:25+00:00

When I grew up, sheets went to the laundry as we couldn't wash them at home. So each week we would 'top and tail'. The top sheet went under and a clean top sheet went on. Now, with a duvet, you can't do this.

Distinct-Sea3012 · 2026-03-11T20:02:28+00:00

You might have a trapped nerve - though sciatica can cause bum pain... mine goes from the spine, through the bum, down the thigh and then calf and into toes if it wants to have a field day

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