My new neighbours still haven't turned up. Now errrr MUPS you are 

Quote from: muddy on December 17, 2025, 12:18:05 PMGosh I have just been tending to the poinsettia I bought it was a lovely plant now it's shedding leaves like there is no tomorrow .i think they need lots of water ..
I just hope it will last until Christmas Day !
It didn't know they were poisonous but my dog never eats anything .
( bar junk food he loves chips ) 

Muddy,  the plant label says the opposite about watering, so be careful about giving the plant too much.  I wonder if that's why yours is shedding so many leaves maybe?

Label says:    "Water sparingly to allow the compost to dry-out slightly between watering.  Do NOT over-water or allow the roots to stand in water for long periods."

Quote from: Vlad on Today at 02:05:58 PMSo true, 😅
It's the country life for me now Barbour Jacket,  Walking cane, pipe and dogs...and sensible Tweeds of course

-  and Wellies.    Don't forget your Wellies. 

Best of luck with the move Vlad,  hope it everything goes smoothly for you all.  x


P.S.  I had a quick word with the new neighbours and warned them what to expect.  

David Attenborough. ( after the man from the lottery )

I feel quite previleged to have lived at the same time as David Attenborough ( who will turn 100 next year )

What an amazing man .

Thanks GM, we are looking forward to just putting the Brain into neutral and enjoying Christmas

Lil was a quivering wreck
And Bill hadn't even massaged her neck 
He put oil on her back
To help her relax
And still not even a tiny peck 

Lil decided to give Bill a stroke

PLUS - we can spend it however we like not just put it towards the next energy bill. 

Lil was a quivering wreck
And Bill hadn't even massaged her neck 
He put oil on her back
To help her relax

Hope you feel better soon Raven, a bit of good fortune seeing that doctor! We put so much trust in the NHS, and its not always foolproof. 

After OH had a 3xCABG (bypass) they gave him medication to bring down his BP. Standard practice.  I walked onto the cardio ward to see him upside down in some sort of contraption. His BP was through the floor, and he'd passed out thanks to the tablets. Soon sorted but scary at the time.

The fishes expression is worth seeing!

Good luck with the move Vlad, great you'll be in for Christmas 🎅 .