Lively Case Discussion #625 5/20-5/22/2007

[Artcolley]

I see that Medley is proud of her enduring relationship with the fine young gentleman known as Boeti.  I wonder what those conversations she claims to have had with the guy entailed.  “Hey mister, got a dime bag?”

Well, probably the only convos she could actually follow!  

     

Art, one 325-mg aspirin dissolved well in 5 gallons of water.  Water new starts with this, keep them moist but not wet.  Do not allow to dry completely between watering.  Not too much sunlight but not dark shade.  Filtered sunlight.  Sometimes i put my cuttings that I am going to root under a big rose which shades it but allows just enough sunlight in.

THanks! I printed that one out..will also do that.
BTW, can I get coir at any nursery, or should I send for it?

[sharon]

Thanks!

And I'm learning  I saved the pictures this time  

[Tiger]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

[Tylergal]

Art, I order coir from a provider at E-Bay, but I get a lot of it since I do lots of stuff.  It comes in a small package and one packet of several will do a ton of cuttings.  Put it in a tub and add water.  It expands.  You can get an adequate amount from your pet supply store for a few cuttings.

I put gravel with holes in the bottom of the container so it gets adequate drainage and prevents rot.  You can also put perlite in the bottom of the container but make sure it has holes also.  If not, your roots will rot as they damp off.  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/GardenerK/shoebox.jpg

This person did not have hers deep enough (2 inches) and no holes and no drainage or rocks in the bottom and hers rotted, even though they were putting on top growth, so make sure there is great drainage and the plant does not get wet enough to rot; the reason for the holes and gravel in the bottom.  I hope that makes sense.  I copied this picture from one that was posted on GW a few months ago when this person was asking what she had done wrong, as her roots rotted.  See there is only about 2 inches and that is not enough and that plastic container does not allow drainage unless yout put holes and rock in the bottom.

[Artcolley]

msmarple
Thank YOu for those news clippings.
I find the one about Chavez most troubling.   It seems to me that the Dutch should be very concerned especially about Aruba since it is so close to the mainland.
However, WE should also be concerned about that whole region.
If Chavez is not euthanized, we may see a war over this. I mean a HUGE war. After all, many countries in Europe have interests in that region.  They'll need our help and we'll need theirs.
This whole thing is going to come to a head.
Makes sense that Chavez has been cozying up to the Iranians of late, doesn't it? They'd LOVE to ship some high powered weaponry into Venezuela.

[sharon]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

I don't want to sound like I know too much about this Tiger --  

But to my knowledge -- a 'dime' bag doesn't have as much in it as it used to.

It means whatever $10 will buy.

When I was a teen,  I think the dime bags were bigger than they are today  

Unless it's still the same 'dime bag' -- only now it costs $100.

I hope this made some sense

[Artcolley]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

Tiger, yes, I've heard they are nasty ones.

Glad you are okay!

[Tylergal]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

I don't want to sound like I know too much about this Tiger --  

But to my knowledge -- a 'dime' bag doesn't have as much in it as it used to.

It means whatever $10 will buy.

When I was a teen,  I think the dime bags were bigger than they are today  

Unless it's still the same 'dime bag' -- only now it costs $100.

I hope this made some sense

 
Adjusted for inflation.

[NM]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

I think back in the Day a dime bag was an amt of reefer for $10.
I think the terms remain but the amt and cost probably differ esp. for diff. drugs.

[sharon]

Tyler

Since I don't see San, and I want to help get this thread changed....

have you ever visited the Fairchild Tropical Gardens in South Florida??

It's one of my favorite places to 'ramble' for acres and acres.

I find your gardening posts always so interesting -- you remind me of the 'guides' at Fairchild    

[Tiger]

Thank the monkeys Sharon and Art.I know they are vague units of measure.When I was in college,you got offered a joint,a fifth,or a pint.Things have changed some,but the concept is the same.Single Malt is still Single Malt,to bad the Cutty Sark burned and sank,such is life

[Tylergal]

Tyler

Since I don't see San, and I want to help get this thread changed....

have you ever visited the Fairchild Tropical Gardens in South Florida??

It's one of my favorite places to 'ramble' for acres and acres.

I find your gardening posts always so interesting -- you remind me of the 'guides' at Fairchild    

Yes, Sharon, I have.  Thank you so much.  You are so sweet to say  that.  I am flattered.  We do sojourns each year to wherever we can.  I guess we are gardening nuts.  Yes, I like to offer useful information to help Klaas.  We have to do San's work for her.  She would appreciate it.

[Artcolley]

Art, I order coir from a provider at E-Bay, but I get a lot of it since I do lots of stuff.  It comes in a small package and one packet of several will do a ton of cuttings.  Put it in a tub and add water.  It expands.  You can get an adequate amount from your pet supply store for a few cuttings.

I put gravel with holes in the bottom of the container so it gets adequate drainage and prevents rot.  You can also put perlite in the bottom of the container but make sure it has holes also.  If not, your roots will rot as they damp off.  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/GardenerK/shoebox.jpg

This person did not have hers deep enough (2 inches) and no holes and no drainage or rocks in the bottom and hers rotted, even though they were putting on top growth, so make sure there is great drainage and the plant does not get wet enough to rot; the reason for the holes and gravel in the bottom.  I hope that makes sense.  I copied this picture from one that was posted on GW a few months ago when this person was asking what she had done wrong, as her roots rotted.  See there is only about 2 inches and that is not enough and that plastic container does not allow drainage unless yout put holes and rock in the bottom.

Thanks again!!!!  
I can see that person's problem, that photo is very telling.

Does this "coir" come under a brand name or is the name "coir". What section of the pet store should I be looking in? (I've never heard of it and have NO clue, lol!)
I'll also check on Ebay.

[NM]

 Sharon, I'm sure we both only read about that info. Like from a newspaper!

[sharon]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

I think back in the Day a dime bag was an amt of reefer for $10.
I think the terms remain but the amt and cost probably differ esp. for diff. drugs.

lol

when dinosaurs roamed the earth  

[Tiger]

i am also trying to advance the blogs.It is locked to protect Robots.

[Tiger]

Hey Easy,look on the American Stock Exchange,Oil Indexs(public knowledge ) and you can see the price of oil,gas,and a few other things.

[Tylergal]

Art, I order coir from a provider at E-Bay, but I get a lot of it since I do lots of stuff.  It comes in a small package and one packet of several will do a ton of cuttings.  Put it in a tub and add water.  It expands.  You can get an adequate amount from your pet supply store for a few cuttings.

I put gravel with holes in the bottom of the container so it gets adequate drainage and prevents rot.  You can also put perlite in the bottom of the container but make sure it has holes also.  If not, your roots will rot as they damp off.  http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/GardenerK/shoebox.jpg

This person did not have hers deep enough (2 inches) and no holes and no drainage or rocks in the bottom and hers rotted, even though they were putting on top growth, so make sure there is great drainage and the plant does not get wet enough to rot; the reason for the holes and gravel in the bottom.  I hope that makes sense.  I copied this picture from one that was posted on GW a few months ago when this person was asking what she had done wrong, as her roots rotted.  See there is only about 2 inches and that is not enough and that plastic container does not allow drainage unless yout put holes and rock in the bottom.

Thanks again!!!!  
I can see that person's problem, that photo is very telling.

Does this "coir" come under a brand name or is the name "coir". What section of the pet store should I be looking in? (I've never heard of it and have NO clue, lol!)
I'll also check on Ebay.

You know, it's coconut hull that is used for bedding.  Just ask at the pet store for coir.  Or you can check on E-Bay but what you get for $20 will enable you and all your neighbors unless like me, you like to do plants just "because of it."  I think I started to see if it would work and now I root enough that I can give plants to anyone and everyone who does tours of my garden in spring and fall.  I can show them how it is done also and it helps others.  Most people who tour are interested in garden also, and some have never heard of rooting that way.  Aspirin water is not as good as birth control pills dissolved in water, but I cannot get my hands on any birth control pills.  I wish I could.  I have an Ob/Gyn friend who uses them and you would not believe the beautiful flowers!

[Artcolley]

 Sharon, I'm sure we both only read about that info. Like from a newspaper!

Of course, of course, We understand.  

ANd whats with the "Dime Bag' anyhow?
All my friends could afford was a "Nickel Bag", ROFLMAO.
Must be inflation.

Of course, I never indulged, y' know.

[NM]

Art and Monkeys,good morning.Art,it was a Brown Recluse,a nasty customer.I have a stupid question.I know a dime bag is a unit of measure,but how much is it.Or is an ambigous measure like learners permit and training bra.

I think back in the Day a dime bag was an amt of reefer for $10.
I think the terms remain but the amt and cost probably differ esp. for diff. drugs.

lol

when dinosaurs roamed the earth  

Yea, I think I went to school w/ some of those "guys" in the Geico commercials !