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Pond Chat / Re: Just what you wanted to see

« on: May 08, 2010, 07:51:08 PM »

2 words......

Just gorgeous!  

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Pond Chat / Re: Question for Kat

« on: April 30, 2010, 07:38:30 PM »

Thanks Guys!

I know what I'm doing this weekend.....Already got the kiddie pools!

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Pond Chat / Question for Kat

« on: April 27, 2010, 09:53:01 AM »

I'm wondering if your tropicals are showing any signs of life yet?  We also had the colder winter like you did and no sign of my tropicals.  Is it too early?  Do you think I ought to jump in the pond and maybe pull them out to see or re pot them?

My pond was not protected and I'm really afraid they won't come back.  I had several Brugmansias in pots that didn't survive.  It was a rough winter.

Appreciate any suggestions you have.

Thanks, Brenda

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Chit Chat / Re: Cat Pics

« on: April 21, 2010, 03:40:41 PM »

They're adorable!  And they'll be easy to tame, being so little.  Good luck with them.

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Chit Chat / Re: Feral Cats = New Kittens!?

« on: April 15, 2010, 04:15:14 PM »

Karen, everyone has giving you great advice.  You can basically tame a kitten up to 12 weeks.  After that, they won't hardly socialize.  The momma kitty will be a different story.  If she truly is feral, you will not be able to tame her.

I belong to an organization that uses the trap, neuter, release program (TRN).  Kittens are sent to me to tame and make them adoptable. 

We have colonies of spay/neuter cats that are feral.  I feed several of these colonies.  Without these feral cats reproducing, the hope is the colonies will die out when the cats get old.

You might check to see if there's an organization that does TRN and they might very well pay to have momma and kittens neutered, especially if you can release the momma and continue to feed her.

Good luck, Brenda

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Wakin/watonai eggs on plants

« on: April 12, 2010, 09:57:43 AM »

Kat,

Very cool!!  What a great deal!  Wished I had $50.00.  Love those wakins.  One of these days I'll get some from you!   

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Pond Chat / Re: Picture!!

« on: April 10, 2010, 07:48:32 PM »

Beautiful. The iris and the koi! 

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Pond Chat / Re: Reputable Place for Pond Plants?

« on: April 07, 2010, 01:29:30 PM »

 The members of this forum are the BEST when it comes to purchasing or trading plants!!!

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Pond Chat / Re: Tinkster Made Me Do It....

« on: April 04, 2010, 12:57:31 PM »

Your pond is lovely.   

I love Marsh Marigold.  It grows native here.  It's been blooming here for several weeks.

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Pond Chat / Re: Got BUD!

« on: April 04, 2010, 12:51:50 PM »

Beautiful!!!  Lucky you!   

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: yellow american lotus seed

« on: March 09, 2010, 09:01:42 AM »

I have some I can send you.  Send me your address and I'll get them out to you.

Brenda

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: gonna have lotus to give or trade.. Im interested in.......

« on: March 02, 2010, 05:57:57 PM »

I'd love to set up a trade with you.  I probably don't have anything you'd be interested in but the local university has a huge plant sale in April.  As soon as the list comes out, I could send it to you and maybe there will be something you can't live without! 

I'm interested in your red lotus.

Brenda

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Chit Chat / Re: RIP Lena's Babycakes

« on: February 28, 2010, 08:24:35 PM »

I am so sorry.  My daughter's TB passed in November.  He was a great horse too.  I feel your pain.  It's so hard.

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Pond Chat / Re: The bumpy side of the pond...

« on: February 02, 2010, 09:42:39 AM »

Love the name! 

Your fish are gorgeous!

I've been thinking about getting wakins for a while.  I love the way they look.  Maybe I'll actually do it one day.

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Chit Chat / Re: A "rug" and border that I made

« on: January 28, 2010, 10:03:19 AM »

I LOVE it!  Please tell us how you did it.  I have the exact tile that you have.  In fact, I'm showing your pictures to DH as soon as he gets home.  

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Pond Chat / Re: Japanese researchers develop see-through goldfish.

« on: December 30, 2009, 01:12:51 PM »

Yep, here's a picture. 

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Chit Chat / Re: What did everyone get for Christmas?

« on: December 30, 2009, 10:59:37 AM »

Julles,

After having the piercing for a year, I had this brilliant thought to change the stud.  Took it out and couldn't get the new one in.  Several tried but it just wouldn't go in.  Ran to the local tattoo place and they couldn't get it in either. 45 minutes was too long!  Who'd have thought.

But I'm getting my new one today.  Can't wait!  I think it make me feel younger! 

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Pond Chat / Japanese researchers develop see-through goldfish.

« on: December 30, 2009, 10:50:31 AM »

Say what????   


TOKYO (AFP) – First came see-through frogs. Now Japanese researchers have succeeded in producing goldfish whose beating hearts can be seen through translucent scales and skin.

The transparent creatures are part of efforts to reduce the need for dissections, which have become increasingly controversial, particularly in schools.

"You can see a live heart and other organs because the scales and skin have no pigments," said Yutaka Tamaru, an associate professor in the department of life science at Mie University.

"You don't have to cut it open. You can see a tiny brain above the goldfish's black eyes."

The joint team of researchers at Mie University and Nagoya University in central Japan produced the "ryukin" goldfish by picking mutant hatchery goldfish with pale skin and breeding them together.

"Having a pale colour is a disadvantage for goldfish in an aquarium but it's good to see how organs sit in a body three-dimensionally," Tamaru told AFP.

The fish are expected to live up to roughly 20 years and could grow as long as 25 centimetres (10 inches) and weigh more than two kilograms (five pounds), much bigger than other fish used in experiments, such as zebrafish and Japanese medaka, Tamaru said.

"As this goldfish grows bigger, you can watch its whole life," he said.

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Chit Chat / Re: What did everyone get for Christmas?

« on: December 29, 2009, 03:43:49 PM »

Oh my goodness, Great gifts for everyone.

We usually go to Austin and spend time with family.  This year my 19 yo son wrecked the car 2 weeks before Christmas.  I hate the car being wrecked but am grateful he wasn't hurt.  Anyway we stayed home this year.

I got just what I asked for: a gift certificate to get my nose pierced again!   
The original piercing closed up in 45 minutes!

I love Christmas and am always thrilled when it's over!
 

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Pond Chat / Re: Big Island Pond nearly finished !!

« on: November 22, 2009, 03:39:38 PM »

Jees, that's fantastic!  When you're finished, why don't you come down my way?  I can always use another pond!

Good job!

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Pond Chat / Re: Pond expansion with some pictures.

« on: October 24, 2009, 10:47:52 AM »

Awesome!  I love it!  Good job!

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Pond Chat / Re: Stil here

« on: October 23, 2009, 07:25:26 PM »

Beautiful pictures as always! 

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Chit Chat / Re: Our Blackout

« on: October 21, 2009, 10:42:48 AM »

Thank you Sean and Jerry for working so hard to keep this forum going.  I read more than I post and wasn't getting my American Ponders fix yesterday!  Glad it's back up.

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Pond Chat / Re: Back in the Pink

« on: October 08, 2009, 10:03:04 AM »

Your wife has fabulous taste!

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Pond Chat / Re: Back in the Pink

« on: October 05, 2009, 01:52:24 PM »

Absolutely beautiful.  Every one.  Especially the last one.  It is to die for!  Another lily for my wish list!

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Queen of Siam and Panama Pacific rooted vips for postage. ALL GONE. THANKS!

« on: October 03, 2009, 05:29:51 PM »

Great!

I hope they do well for everyone!!

And thanks for not making me put them in the compost!  I hate throwing away good plants!

Brenda

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Queen of Siam and Panama Pacific rooted vips for postage. UPDATED!

« on: September 29, 2009, 03:44:52 PM »

Kay and Janet,

Yours are packed and ready to go to the po tomorrow.  You should get them by Sat!

Brenda

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Re: Queen of Siam and Panama Pacific rooted vips for postage.

« on: September 23, 2009, 11:18:47 AM »

Hey Alfonso,

You're a pretty generous guy yourself! 

Glad they are doing well for you.

Brenda

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Aquatic and Terrestrial Plant Exchange / Queen of Siam and Panama Pacific rooted vips for postage. ALL GONE. THANKS!

« on: September 22, 2009, 05:16:58 PM »

Anyone else?   I have more and I am going to hate putting them in the compost pile!



I had better luck this year w/the vips.  I have enough for 3 people.  Probably have more, but need to check.   

So if you have a place for them, Pm me!

Brenda

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Pond Chat / Re: A Few Tropicals in bloom today. :)

« on: August 16, 2009, 07:31:50 PM »

Beautiful!