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away36 · 8 August 2009, 10:23 AM

Leo!!! We've had such a "non-summer" and it's been so darned cool, and down to 56C at night, that my mums are starting to bloom!!!! Will that wreck them for the fall?

Lion · 8 August 2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Leo!!! We've had such a "non-summer" and it's been so darned cool, and down to 56C at night, that my mums are starting to bloom!!!! Will that wreck them for the fall?

Normally plants are short day response plants meaning that as the days get shorter this triggers flowering. Some mum varieties mature and bloom in August anyways. So are these established plants or new one you planted this year???

Talk about cold I heard on Monday that this past July here in Chicagoland was the coldest July in 85 years. The average median temperature was a shade over 70F!!!

away36 · 8 August 2009, 11:28 AM

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Normally plants are short day response plants meaning that as the days get shorter this triggers flowering. Some mum varieties mature and bloom in August anyways. So are these established plants or new one you planted this year???

Talk about cold I heard on Monday that this past July here in Chicagoland was the coldest July in 85 years. The average median temperature was a shade over 70F!!!

The weather has been absolutely pathetic, and rain, rain rain...always with wicked thunderstorms. Very cool and overcast all the time. Our June was actually the coldest June on record. Now, on Sunday it's supposed to go to about 94F with the humidex at about 118F. Man......I can feel it in my joints already! Anyway, it's funny that you mentioned the shorter days. We are sitting on the front porch. Al is reading and I'm playing here on my laptop. Al just finished saying that the days are getting shorter! Ugh. The mums are well established; anywhere from 2 years to 5 years old. I divide them in the spring. They look like they are going to have masses of blooms this year. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Thanks for the excellent info. You're the best!!!!

Lion · 8 August 2009, 12:04 PM

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The weather has been absolutely pathetic, and rain, rain rain...always with wicked thunderstorms. Very cool and overcast all the time. Our June was actually the coldest June on record. Now, on Sunday it's supposed to go to about 94F with the humidex at about 118F. Man......I can feel it in my joints already! Anyway, it's funny that you mentioned the shorter days. We are sitting on the front porch. Al is reading and I'm playing here on my laptop. Al just finished saying that the days are getting shorter! Ugh. The mums are well established; anywhere from 2 years to 5 years old. I divide them in the spring. They look like they are going to have masses of blooms this year. I'll post some pics tomorrow. Thanks for the excellent info. You're the best!!!!

Nancy, Thanx for the compliment and have a great weekend. It's suppose to be very hot here as well this weekend. BTW is Al communicating with Faith yet!!! LOL!!!

Carolina · 8 August 2009, 12:29 PM

C'mon Sox!!!!!

Sheesh...

Lion · 8 August 2009, 12:37 PM

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C'mon Sox!!!!!

Sheesh...

Of course I know you are referring to the White Sox!!! LOL!!!

Carolina · 8 August 2009, 12:50 PM

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Of course I know you are referring to the White Sox!!! LOL!!!

away36 · 8 August 2009, 10:51 PM

Mornin' All! What's on everyone's agenda today? I am going to finish my apple and yogurt here and then head downstairs to the laundry room/workshop and start cleaning, sorting and gathering junk together to see if I can bring some semblance of order to that room!!

Lucky Bill is on a cruise with his wife Wendy, son Ethan and some friends. I'll bet he's having a blast!! Lucky dog!!!!

Lisa · 8 August 2009, 11:11 PM

Good morning, guys. Nancy, it almost sounds like you missed out on a real summer this year.

So, are the road crews re-paving the intersection, or more than that? Kind of puts a damper on your porch view...

I'm hoping that by reading about how industrious you've been, some of the motivation will soak in over here... but so far no luck!

Caroline, are you still on vacation?

Anyone know when Joe is expected to return? Even though Jim tells us he's out of the country, still I worry!

away36 · 8 August 2009, 11:14 PM

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Good morning, guys. Nancy, it almost sounds like you missed out on a real summer this year.

So, are the road crews re-paving the intersection, or more than that? Kind of puts a damper on your porch view...

I'm hoping that by reading about how industrious you've been, some of the motivation will soak in over here... but so far no luck!

Caroline, are you still on vacation?

Mornin' Lisa. They are milliing and resurfacing the whole neighbourhood. They are also doing sidewalk replacement, but only in areas that need it. The rest of the sidewalk areas they just grind the trips. Guess that's all the budget is allowing.

Today I am going to be working in the laundry room/workshop. I'm going to TRY to bring some semblance of order to that area. It's not a job I'll enjoy, but I know I'll feel better when it's done.

Lion · 8 August 2009, 11:36 PM

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Mornin' Lisa. They are milliing and resurfacing the whole neighbourhood. They are also doing sidewalk replacement, but only in areas that need it. The rest of the sidewalk areas they just grind the trips. Guess that's all the budget is allowing.

Today I am going to be working in the laundry room/workshop. I'm going to TRY to bring some semblance of order to that area. It's not a job I'll enjoy, but I know I'll feel better when it's done.

So Nancy, are you having a day without rain??? We are supposed to have rain on and off all weekend with temperatures exceeding 90F!!!
Make sure you give yourself some play time today.....

away36 · 8 August 2009, 11:45 PM

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So Nancy, are you having a day without rain??? We are supposed to have rain on and off all weekend with temperatures exceeding 90F!!!
Make sure you give yourself some play time today.....

Actually Leo....the forecast for today and the next two days is rain.

Lion · 8 August 2009, 11:55 PM

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Actually Leo....the forecast for today and the next two days is rain.

Remember give yourself some play time cause we don't want you grouchy this evening!!!

away36 · 9 August 2009, 12:34 AM

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Remember give yourself some play time cause we don't want you grouchy this evening!!!

You know Leo, I think if you ask Al he will tell you that I am NEVER grouchy! Just lucky I guess!

Lisa · 9 August 2009, 01:07 AM

Yeah, Nancy - I was going to set Leo straight on the grouchy thing. I think when the grouchy genes were being assigned, I got your share.

JimSnyder · 9 August 2009, 01:23 AM

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C'mon Sox!!!!!

Sheesh...

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Lion · 9 August 2009, 08:06 AM

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Yeah, Nancy - I was going to set Leo straight on the grouchy thing. I think when the grouchy genes were being assigned, I got your share.

And you passed them on to violet!!! LOL!!!
Remember that picture you posted of Violet.....

Lisa · 9 August 2009, 09:49 AM

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And you passed them on to violet!!! LOL!!!
Remember that picture you posted of Violet.....

And would you believe she's the best natured of the bunch around here!?

away36 · 9 August 2009, 10:35 AM

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Yeah, Nancy - I was going to set Leo straight on the grouchy thing. I think when the grouchy genes were being assigned, I got your share.

Yeah, but you got Godiva Guy, too.

Alcan · 9 August 2009, 10:50 AM

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I think if you ask Al he will tell you that I am NEVER grouchy!

Lion · 9 August 2009, 12:38 PM

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Nancy, methinks you spoke too soon!!! LOL!!!

Carolina · 9 August 2009, 01:27 PM

Oh Jim...

What a craptastic series!!!

Carolina · 9 August 2009, 01:28 PM

Lisa, driving back tomorrow and Monday. It will take at least three whole days for M&M to come back to reality!

HGWELLS · 9 August 2009, 01:56 PM

Coffee talk. Anything?

I can't give blood, the content of I blood is 80% coffee. Rarely go to Starbucks. Something not right. I grind my own then put the pot on.

Other interests

Guitars number one, and i've got a sweet lot.

Shakespeare two. went to see King Lear w/ Stacy Keech AWESOME!!!!

Harmonica three I've got John Popper beat, ... maybe

Watches??? Four? Good God?!?!

Chess, Egyptian history and hieroglyphs, and many others.

Lisa · 9 August 2009, 01:58 PM

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Lisa, driving back tomorrow and Monday. It will take at least three whole days for M&M to come back to reality!

Have a safe and pleasant journey home, Caroline.

away36 · 9 August 2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HGWELLS

Coffee talk. Anything?

I can't give blood, the content of I blood is 80% coffee. Rarely go to Starbucks. Something not right. I grind my own then put the pot on.

Other interests

Guitars number one, and i've got a sweet lot.

Shakespeare two. went to see King Lear w/ Stacy Keech AWESOME!!!!

Harmonica three I've got John Popper beat, ... maybe

Watches??? Four? Good God?!?!

Chess, Egyptian history and hieroglyphs, and many others.

Welcome! So glad you decided to drop in here! I think you'll find the gang in here a fun bunch to sip java with!

Lion · 9 August 2009, 10:45 PM

Mornin to all, heading to Starbucks for my go juice and then am planning to ride 50 miles on my bicycle. Everyone have a great day!!!

Lisa · 10 August 2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by HGWELLS

Coffee talk. Anything?

I can't give blood, the content of I blood is 80% coffee. Rarely go to Starbucks. Something not right. I grind my own then put the pot on.

Other interests

Guitars number one, and i've got a sweet lot.

Shakespeare two. went to see King Lear w/ Stacy Keech AWESOME!!!!

Harmonica three I've got John Popper beat, ... maybe

Watches??? Four? Good God?!?!

Chess, Egyptian history and hieroglyphs, and many others.

And a fan of H. G. Wells, too?!

Welcome to the coffeeshop. I'm sipping my first cup of strong Starbucks at this very moment.

Oh - what brand of coffee do you buy?

Lisa · 10 August 2009, 01:19 AM

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Yeah, but you got Godiva Guy, too.

Sometimes I think back on that incident and I ask meself: was I being too hard on him? Then I thinks, who WOULDN'T have gone a little ballistic at those antics? I think he's probably lucky to still have all his parts!

Jimbits76 · 10 August 2009, 01:45 AM

Hey folks

Just checking in to say hi.

Won't be around so much for a while, just generally fed up with TRF.

I'll still be about because I really have to start putting together the addresses for the Baby Book but that will mostly be in the background.

Thanks to everybody for all of their concerns whilst we were all ill with Norovirus...it means a lot to both Claire and I.

See you around.

Jim

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HGWELLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HGWELLS Location: USA Watch: Tourneau Chrono Posts: 6	sweet the rain new falls sunlight from heaven Coffee talk. Anything? I can't give blood, the content of I blood is 80% coffee. Rarely go to Starbucks. Something not right. I grind my own then put the pot on. Other interests Guitars number one, and i've got a sweet lot. Shakespeare two. went to see King Lear w/ Stacy Keech AWESOME!!!! Harmonica three I've got John Popper beat, ... maybe Watches??? Four? Good God?!?! Chess, Egyptian history and hieroglyphs, and many others.

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away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	Leo!!! We've had such a "non-summer" and it's been so darned cool, and down to 56C at night, that my mums are starting to bloom!!!! Will that wreck them for the fall?

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away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	Mornin' All! What's on everyone's agenda today? I am going to finish my apple and yogurt here and then head downstairs to the laundry room/workshop and start cleaning, sorting and gathering junk together to see if I can bring some semblance of order to that room!! Lucky Bill is on a cruise with his wife Wendy, son Ethan and some friends. I'll bet he's having a blast!! Lucky dog!!!!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Good morning, guys. Nancy, it almost sounds like you missed out on a real summer this year. So, are the road crews re-paving the intersection, or more than that? Kind of puts a damper on your porch view... I'm hoping that by reading about how industrious you've been, some of the motivation will soak in over here... but so far no luck! Caroline, are you still on vacation? Anyone know when Joe is expected to return? Even though Jim tells us he's out of the country, still I worry!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Yeah, Nancy - I was going to set Leo straight on the grouchy thing. I think when the grouchy genes were being assigned, I got your share.

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Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Hey folks Just checking in to say hi. Won't be around so much for a while, just generally fed up with TRF. I'll still be about because I really have to start putting together the addresses for the Baby Book but that will mostly be in the background. Thanks to everybody for all of their concerns whilst we were all ill with Norovirus...it means a lot to both Claire and I. See you around. Jim

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