DAILY CHECK IN THREAD FOR ALL # 201

Fish tank murders,
a series by the HT and his fish tank.
Live stream! lol. HT

Oh no Jamie!!!

I would call the shop where you bought the fish.
The should be telling you which fish can commute together. Why throw $ away?
2 or 3rd time?
Sad on top of it all.
Don't like it...
Off soap box to meditate.. may your fish have peace

Buena, I'm sorry about Sid. It's so hard when pets die because they become a member of your family.

So crazy about what's going on in the news. I never thought I would see such a thing. I hope things calm down.

Kathy..Very sad time to hear of your beloved dog crossing over the rainbow. It leaves a hole in life until we figure out how to fill it . Healing blessings sent your way.

HT... I have a koi pond I built for over 20 years. The koi are like garden fixtures now they live a long time. Are your fish salt or freshwater, inside aquarium? My son had a beautiful saltwater aquarium and so many beautiful fish.

Pitmom, hope your mom will do ok for covid testing and biopsy ok.And poor kitty 🐱 ... sick from what?
When animals get sick it’s hard to know what wrong. Over the years ...Between horses, cats and dogs I have to tell ya I get very tired of vets especially large animal vets, and don’t get me started on farriers... they are a breed of their own always irritating my horses. I need to find a kinder one.
And Hellebores are a fav winter blooming flower I have collected many different varieties over the years. Mine are all just setting bud. They spread well as long as the soil is left undisturbed for the seeds to germinate .

Karen stayin warm ? Is it snowing in your neck of the woods. Soon it will be time to start seeds. If I remember correctly you lov starting veggies and flowers from seed. It’s so amazing as long as I have grown from seed I still am amazed at how a itty bitty seed can grow into such a beautiful plant. It’s 🧙‍♀️ magical really.

Trina I like B movies too. Especially like the old 60’s-70’s Noir flicks. Like Kim Novak and Kirk Douglas ln “Strangers When we Meet”. Excellent movie ...

I was also feeling optimistic today.

Events this afternoon, I am feeling so SICK right now . This all is so hard believe.

Praying for a positive day in the senate tomorrow. 🙏🏽

Removed political content..

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Pitmom
How are things going?

Jamie
Hard to put the inflection of joking or tongue in cheek over internet.

Happy all is well.
Peace

Trendy. I never feed em
After midnight...
Otherwise they turn into
Flying gremlin fish! 😜. HT.

Here is 41 secs only a stone hearted monster would not giggle/chuckle at..

Enjoy!
https://www.facebook.com/294512560734300/posts/1507715876080623/

So, they tested the fluid drawn out of parter's Mom's belly...she had a raging infection! E.R. for I.V. meds, admitted Friday, may come home Monday or Tuesday. Still has to have biopsy for possible cancer in the G.I. tract. My partner is a bit of a mess. She came down for the day but didn't stay overnight, then back down again on Sunday...it's understandable. No argument from me. Home, she is only 10 minutes from the hospital. Here, almost an hour away.

As for what made the cat sick...who knows? I suspect she had a bad reaction to something associated with my daughter or grandson...perfume or body spray? Cats are so sensitive to certain things and their visit was the only 'out of the ordinary' for her. Her sickness started a day or so after they were here at Christmas, she was getting better but then they came again New Years Eve day and she got awful sick again...too much to be a coincidence. They are understandably banned from my house! At least until she is strong again and I can have the windows open.

Some of my amaryllis are breaking dormancy...so sign of buds yet...but I love seeing the fresh green anyway. Trying to plan what type of raised beds to grow veggies in this coming Spring/Summer.

Found a pretty little candleier (chandelier for candles) to hang in the living room and a standing one for the bedroom. That last will have to be painted white to cover the awful 'faux patina'. Still, I'm happy with the way the decor is coming together. Now, if I could just find a contractor to help me replace the rim joist on my home!

Thanks for the good vibes Chotti. It means a lot.

Not much going on at this end. Kind of windy here today but not too cold. Not warm by any means though. Supposed to get a storm coming in Thursday. Could be snow, could be rain. Depends on the temperatures. We are on the fence.

I think a friend of mine has the virus. Both her daughters have it and her mother, sister and brother in law. Plus a niece and her husband. I guess it was just a matter of time. She has a sore throat. I hope that is all it is. We'll see I guess. I am going to call her back in a couple of days.

This whole virus thing scares the crap out of me. My husband and I have been lucky thus far. I hope it stays that way, but I live in a small town and it is like if one person gets something, the whole town gets it. So we'll see on that one too I guess.

I hope you all have a good day and I hope you all are feeling well. Keep hanging on, that is the best we can do. And to take things a day at a time.

Hugs, Karen...

Hi all.. well it’s a big day today another trip to goodwill. Yikes my poor back... still sorting years of stuff, collections, paintings and @#%*.... been watching the videos on homes that are so packed with so much stuff from floor to ceiling. Hoarding . I admit I am OCD and can’t tolerate anything out of place in every room ... so my home is neat and clean...So...All my stuff is just all tucked/stuffed into drawers closets ...OMG .. the things we keep thinking some day I will need this. “Not”... taken three car loads and it so freeing...

I donated my 1978 corvette to a charity for the homeless in my sons name who passed last year. They sold it yesterday. Made enough to help a little. It was in excellent condition/ low mileage. I was saving it for my son who loved it and I kept it in excellent condition for years. Hoping some day he will get better......not everything goes along with our hopes and prayers . So lately been adjusting to the reality of just letting it go! That doesn’t mean I forget and I have better days than opposite these days.

Oh my goodness we have a cold front from Alaska coming thru... I hope we don’t get ice storms... just when I was happy the winter has been so mild. Not a freeze yet...

And the gardening is only inside pots have several tropical plants inside for years. Bird of paradise, corn plants, etc... some are getting way to big. For those of you that are familiar with corn plants one of mine bloomed after 22 years. Very chocking and the fragrance roars thru the whole house and it is overwhelmingly sweet. They are the plants that resemble corn plants literally, hort name ‘dracaena’.

I forced amaryllis bulbs and they are all so beautiful. Wish I could share the joy of their huge 6”-8” blooms with you all. The garden is dormant this time of year. And it’s nice to get a break from constant weeding, moles, voles, deer, watering, mowing... well you know the drill....ugh! It has kept me sane for many years.



Stay warm, healthy and 😊 happy...

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Hi all,

Thanks for the support after my dog, Sid, passed away. I have his ashes now and am planning on taking him back to the animal sanctuary in Kanab, Utah, where I got him, to bury him. He spent most of his life there so I think it is appropriate. But the vet made me a clay paw print to remember him by. I will be heading out to Utah on Friday via my house in Monticello. I haven't been there for 4 months so I want to make sure everything is OK. I also want to spend a little time away from my kitten so I can crochet without him attacking the yarn.

When I go the the animal sanctuary I am planning on adapting another dog. I didn't have Sid long enough to feel like I need a break.

No chance of planting anything outside here until Memorial Day as we always have late frosts or snow. My latest thing is succulents. We have a south facing window and this time of year, when the sun is low, they are very happy there.

Stay warm/dry/cool, everyone

What a nice vet to make a paw print for you, lovely memory. I always find it so difficult to loose a pet. They are the ones that stand by us thru thick and thin. Now with phone pics and videos always good for pics of our furry kids. Sending blessings your way. I hope the vet can Seymour kitty and help her out.

Cat sleeping on amaryllis bulb.. definitely thinks she’s a chicken for soaking up warm rays. Maybe put a plastic barrier over it. Amaryllis are so beautiful. One of my fav bulbs. Clown or peppermint amaryllis are a cherry faced flower when in bloom. I luv...and Succulents are stars with so many beautiful colors. They can be delicate as they tend to hop out of their pots when they get big.

Hi Chotti,

Thanks for understanding. The country is topsy tervy right now. It is hard. Feel free to email me if you want to chat about things.

We have snow. Last night we got freezing rain. Everything was ice this morning. My husband had to postpone his doctor appointment. Our weather has been on the fence of rain or snow lately. I think I would rather have it a little colder and snow than have it rain and freeze.

Things have been slow here. Not going anywhere or doing much. Maybe a therapy session here and there or shopping. I will be glad when it is over. The virus. Wonder if it will ever be.

Let the sunshine in, face it with a grin.

Hugs, Karen...