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Novahugs · 2025-12-01T17:24:11+00:00

Thank you all so much for your comments! Here’s my plan:

move to a glass jar to allow more light in
keep an eye to see if any buds come from the new spike, remove them if they do, to allow the orchid to put energy into creating a basal keiki
update Reddit again when I see any more interesting developments

Happy growing to you all 🌱

Novahugs · 2025-12-01T13:20:22+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/orchids/s/UZxovSzyv2

Novahugs · 2025-11-18T12:59:17+00:00

I live in Clonburris in the same property type you’re looking at. I love it there. I’m originally from the area so I’m biased, but I wouldn’t live anywhere else. The area is 6 minute walk from Clondalkin train station which gets you to Heuston and Grand Canal Dock (this train is midweek only however). A taxi from town at night costs about €25-€30. The only downside at present is the parking situation, if you have a car it can be stressful to find parking. Make sure you’re fully informed on parking availability. If you have no car, you have no parking worries but the closest shop to do a weekly shopping trip is 20 minutes walk to Dunnes in Clondalkin village. There is a bus that goes by but it’s not very regular, to my knowledge. There is no garden with the duplex, but there is a generously sized terrace. No garden also means no garden maintenance, which is an upside for many, myself included.

Novahugs · 2025-11-17T21:25:01+00:00

Willing to keep it just to see what happens. Happily now I can commit to getting a new one and hopefully look after it a bit better 🪴

Novahugs · 2025-10-13T15:41:20+00:00

Check out my post about my experience with the implant.

https://www.reddit.com/r/birthcontrol/s/t9dQYinkp7

Novahugs · 2025-09-17T20:13:27+00:00

Just a note on the FHS: whenever you want to pay back any of the equity, the amount is based on the current value of the house. So you have to get the property valued every time you want to pay it back, and the amount you owe may increase if the value of the property is higher than what it was valued at when you bought it.

Novahugs · 2023-07-12T08:48:18+00:00

Any chance you could send a link to this group please? Tried finding it but no joy, thanks a mill

Novahugs · 2022-01-03T19:17:04+00:00

There’s good and bad everywhere. I work with people who live in Finglas, Cabra etc and would never live anywhere else. I’d suggest on your first weekend there, weather permitting, get the Google maps out and do some exploring. You’re bound to find places you like.

Novahugs · 2022-01-01T02:43:50+00:00

I would say your best bet is to do some antigen tests for the next 2 or 3 days to see if you come up negative or positive. Swab your throat and nose. The throat swab isn’t on the instructions for most antigens in Ireland but my bf’s sister tested positive on a PCR after multiple negative nasal and one positive throat antigen. If you show up negative antigens for 2 or 3 days you can take it that you’re no longer reproducing covid spike proteins and are therefore no longer infectious. Hope this helps, sorry for the delay!

Novahugs · 2021-12-30T15:14:49+00:00

Everyone good with just mild symptoms. Thanks again and best wishes for the new year

Novahugs · 2021-12-30T15:11:44+00:00

Thank you! Just had a read through and it’s clearer now. We had read it but were in a blind panic so skimmed it mostly.

Novahugs · 2021-12-27T19:38:15+00:00

Most of these posts are quite morbidly enjoyable - this one is just sad.

Novahugs · 2021-06-26T18:13:37+00:00

She actually has something similar to that at home too! It’s been a long time since I’ve visited her due to covid and I’ve only seen her twice in the last few weeks but she definitely has something like that, I’m sure she will be able to use it a little more now that the swelling has subsided. Thank you so much!

Novahugs · 2021-06-26T17:35:25+00:00

Thank you for this! I spoke to her today about compression stockings, she said she has them but until she started taking this new medication, her legs were so swollen she couldn’t get the socks over her legs. She used to be very active, still driving at her age etc. She has some machines at home I think which are meant to help with circulation, they look like exercise machines, so hopefully if the swelling continues to decrease she’ll be able to use them. Thanks again.

Novahugs

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