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Comments (26)Hi iamsaturdayswarrior. Welcome to Gardenweb! "Wow, all this arguing and ego stroking/defensiveness. Maybe such controversial subjects could get posted in their own threads, so newbies like me can ask a simple question and at least get a somewhat finite answer." You did get this answer. It's not your fault that not everyone agrees. You are just getting alternate info to weigh in your process of attempting to improve your plant. "Everything else just hijacks the thread, and then anybody who might have some simple, possibly helpful, advice and wants to help out, is scared away because they'll probably get attacked." I didn't witness any personal attacks, just doubt cast upon ideas, which is purely human nature. If one asks a question, it's unreasonable to imagine that all of the answers will be the same, or in harmony. That's the nature of open discussions. You have the luxury of taking in this info, and processing it to use as you see fit. This discussion, and any discussion about container contents has opinions and the explanations behind them. Extrapolate what makes sense to you to your plants. Larry, "But tho a jade will survive in the same soil you put your pothos in, it will suffer if kept the same way!" IME, yes! All of my plants are happier since changing what's in their pots to anything that drains better, even gravel, which goes against about everything I do, but that's another tangent. The point that perched water is harmful to potted plants is one I believe after making changes and observing the results. For those not prone to watering plants to death anyway, the observed results may not be as dramatic (and those aren't the folks here asking why their plants are dying.) But as a recovering water-holic, I'm a believer. Of course, it would be madness to go tearing into plants that are perfectly healthy and growing well to make "improvements." So if that is what one has, that's great no matter how they are accomplishing it. But going back to the original plant and question here. Fungus is undebatably a sign of too much moisture. How iamsaturdayswarrior chooses to combat that is ultimately up to him/her, by ingesting and processing whatever info he/she chooses to seek. Everyone's contributions and testimonials are valuable, IMHO, for the decision making process. Iamsaturdayswarrior, this is an ongoing debate, so please don't feel like you caused any dischord. Bottom line, everyone just wants everyone else's plants to do well, and discussing how to achieve that is "the great debate." Welcome to it!...See MoreJust for fun...for the extreme TKO among us...
Comments (40)I have six dogs. When you have that many, the kitchen's gonna match someone for sure even without you trying. You're also bound to be "round the bend" by the time the kitchen remodel is over. I'm close. Anybody watch that show on TLC called "Jon and Kate plus eight"? I'm home by myself for awhile without hubby and tonight I was trying to keep the dog fights to a minimum...keep everyone happy...trying to keep all the balls in the air at one time. For a minute I likened myself to Kate....."Kathy alone plus six!" Six that slobber, snarl, and NEVER EVER GROW UP!!! pupwhipped...See MoreWeight Watchers is getting expensive
Comments (25)I agree Kathy. It is a proven fact that those who get regular weigh in's that they're held accountable for, and who spend a little more $$ to go to the meetings do much better. The fact that those who stop ANY diet plan and try to do it on their own and gain back all their weight PLUS some speaks volumes for this fact. My own sister is one of those people. She lost over 50#'s on WW's then decided she didn't need them anymore. Even though she was a free lifer! All you need to do to keep that entitlement is show up once a month for a meeting which is 45 minutes of your time and to stay under your goal weight (or no more than 2# over). She not only gained back the 50 pounds, she gained a few extra. Having the support of a few dozen people EACH and EVERY week, hearing their success stories, sharing recipes, sharing where to buy what 'good' foods at a great price, etc., makes a whole lot of difference. This is actually the longest I've ever kept off my weight. Why? Because #1, it did cost me $17.00 a week for 8 months to lose the weight, and #2, the continued support of everyone at the meetings. I don't go every single week, but I do know that when I do go I want to stay under my goal weight so that help enforce my healthy eating. While nobody scolds you for gaining a pound or two, you do see it recorded each time you go and it is a great feeling to know you're still under your goal, or reaching your goal whether it be a tenth of a pound or two pounds a week. And even those people who gain a pound or two get a pat on the back because we encourage them to make a few changes the next week by sometimes just adding more water to your diet and 'flushing' out the weight. Simple things like that. I am also lucky in that I have found the best WW's meetings in Calgary. I hear of so many people complaining about the team leaders and how boring their meetings are. Our team leader could be a stand up comedian. She is so funny that you want to go every week to watch her facial expressions as she tells yet another husband story, or kid story. And to just hear her stories, she's so funny yet so full of information. Everyone who works for WW has been through the program too, so they know what we're going through. Anyways............ unless you've been there and done that, you can't say for sure that 'save your money and do it on your own' works. It doesn't for most people. If it did, weight loss programs wouldn't exist....See MorePaula, are you still among us? Please let us know you are OK.
Comments (15)I am so sorry to be so late in acknowledging my joy at finding that you are back among us again, Paula. It has been several weeks...maybe close to months since I've remembered to check in on the forum. Another death in the family - my dear mother-in-law, in her 99th year. She was declining for awhile and passed away the day before your surgery, Paula. I am relieved for you that your surgery went well and that you are on the road to recovery. "When the going gets tough, the tough get going"! You are an inspiration to us all and your indomitable spirit is that of a warrior. Your sense of humour is aces and I'm sure you have many of us laughing our heads off regularly... like earlier tonight when I finally logged into the forum. You seem to wear it like a second skin. God Bless You. I ran away from our brutal winter and arrived back in Dubai on the 2nd, will be languishing here visiting my daughter for three weeks --- the garden centre beckons....on the hunt for hostas, what else? My daughter has lots of garden space, weather is perfect for me, (no snow nor temps of -24C - only sunny skies, balmy breezes, sandy beach and plus24 temps!) Wish you could recuperate here.... this sunrise is for you. My bedroom view ...and a neglected pot outside my door that needs some greenery to greet me mornings. Huge pot, hmmmm a large, sun-glutton hosta.... 2017 was not a good hosta year for me, a neglected garden so I have nothing much to contribute towards the alphabet. Instead I will just enjoy viewing and catching up a bit. Photos are gorgeous, hostas are gorgeous! Jokes are outstanding! More, more, more of everything please! :-) All the best, Paula for a speedy recovery and treat yourself with care. I join all of my fellow forum members in sending you the warmest of wishes. A very Happy New Year, Everyone! May 2018 find us all buying more hostas - we have to reciprocate... Karin from Germany has been carrying us during 2017, well...me, anyway. LOL! ;-) Jo....See More- 6 years ago
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