#110915
November 29th, 2005 at 12:18 AM
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#110916
November 29th, 2005 at 01:09 AM
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Official Problem Child
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Joined: Mar 2004
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That's a good point, Norman. If I hadn't gotten any answers to my maple tree question I posted when I started here, I probably wouldn't be here right now. The reason you don't see me up in the top forums answering questions is because I don't know any answers. I'm an "ASKER" here myself, and have rarely been able to answer anyone's questions. But, you brought up a very good point, and from now on I will cruise up there and if a question isn't answered, I'll find a link on this site that will help, and post it. Thanks! Cindy Jo
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#110917
November 29th, 2005 at 01:19 AM
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Thank you, Cindy! And don't underestimate what you know. For instance, I don't know how to post a link. I know a LOT about plants and gardening, but I feel humbled when I see how much others here know. Also, there are times when I start off a reply with, "I don't know much about this, but..." and then I start spilling the beans, and realize I knew more than I thought.
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#110918
November 29th, 2005 at 01:24 AM
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AV Queen
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Joined: Aug 2003
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I think all of us do cruise through the rest of the forum. I know I do! Sometimes though, someone asks about something I have NO experiance with, and rather than steer them wrong, I leave it unanswered in hopes that more will read it, because it has not been answered. I figure that ups it's chances of being seen by the "right" person. Sound logical?
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#110919
November 29th, 2005 at 01:39 AM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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Good point, Barley. Yet, if a few days go by, sometimes a post will get shunted to page 2 of a forum, and not be noticed again. If you know where someone might look for help, you could steer them in the right direction.
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#110920
November 29th, 2005 at 02:04 AM
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The Garden Helper
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The Garden Helper
Joined: Aug 2002
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Thank you Norman! I agree wholeheartedly with everything you said...... Thank you, Cindy! And don't underestimate what you know. Cindy Lou.... how many times have you given me that "I don't know anything" line of ****? How many Peonies do you have that bloom perfectly year after year? Mine won't bloom! Obviously you know what it takes to grow Peonies, but I sure don't! You know a LOT more than you are letting on! But, you brought up a very good point, and from now on I will cruise up there and if a question isn't answered, I'll find a link on this site that will help, and post it. That works too! A lot of the questions that get asked by new members were already asked and answered a long time ago, either on the forum or on my pages... Sometimes though, someone asks about something I have NO experiance with, and rather than steer them wrong, I leave it unanswered in hopes that more will read it, because it has not been answered. I miss a lot of questions that are directed solely to me at times. Luckily I have 4 beautiful hostesses who run over and poke me with a stick to get my attention. If you see a question you can't answer, try to think of someone on the forum who might know... poke 'em with a stick and let them know where their brain is needed! Yet, if a few days go by, sometimes a post will get shunted to page 2 of a forum, and not be noticed again. We try to keep unanswered Qs moved "up" (Weezie does a great job of that!) but its hard to keep up with all the topics generated here so some get missed. If you find unanswered questions, please feel free to reply to them with an "up" or a to put them back on the first page and maybe they will get answered the second time around...
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#110921
November 29th, 2005 at 02:13 AM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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#110922
November 29th, 2005 at 02:38 AM
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The Garden Helper
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The Garden Helper
Joined: Aug 2002
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#110923
November 29th, 2005 at 02:44 AM
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The Garden Helper
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The Garden Helper
Joined: Aug 2002
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Peopies are an extremely rare hybrid Paeonia! Yeah... that's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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#110924
November 29th, 2005 at 02:50 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
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uh, Bill... you been hitting the bottle with Weezie early today?!?
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#110925
November 29th, 2005 at 02:52 AM
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Official Blabber Mouth
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Joined: Mar 2005
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heheheheh, hi all, cute string.
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#110926
November 29th, 2005 at 02:59 AM
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Joined: Apr 2005
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Jeff Foxworthy would define "peonies" as what you tell your friends when you want free fertilizer for your flowers...Hey, guys, pee on 'ese.
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#110927
November 29th, 2005 at 03:02 AM
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The Garden Helper
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The Garden Helper
Joined: Aug 2002
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Originally posted by plants 'n pots: uh, Bill...
you been hitting the bottle with Weezie early today?!? Notice how I keep digging my hole a little bit deeper with every word? I think its time to leave before I get in more trouble.... Its Christmas shopping day for the "you know whos"... so I have to leave anyway!
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#110928
November 29th, 2005 at 03:14 AM
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Official Problem Child
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Joined: Mar 2004
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#110929
November 29th, 2005 at 03:15 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
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You'll HAVE to post a picture if he does!
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#110930
November 29th, 2005 at 03:21 AM
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Official Problem Child
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Joined: Mar 2004
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I'm sending Bill a bag of coal for Christmas this year. That's what naughty boys get in Kentucky...since we are all coal miners...or coal miner's daughters. (Hey... ...there's a song there somewhere!)
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#110931
November 29th, 2005 at 07:27 AM
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Compost Queen!
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Joined: Apr 2003
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****Cindy, If I hadn't gotten any answers to my maple tree question I posted when I started here, I probably wouldn't be here right now. Do you remember who answered them for you???? * * * * * * * * * * * * * I am gonna have to hunt them down like the dogs they are for answerin' your questions....
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#110932
November 29th, 2005 at 07:28 AM
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Compost Queen!
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Joined: Apr 2003
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#110933
November 29th, 2005 at 07:40 AM
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Official Problem Child
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#110934
November 29th, 2005 at 07:44 AM
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The Garden Helper
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The Garden Helper
Joined: Aug 2002
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#110935
November 29th, 2005 at 07:54 AM
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Official Problem Child
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Joined: Mar 2004
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#110936
November 29th, 2005 at 07:56 AM
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Originally posted by Bill: How many Peonies do you have that bloom perfectly year after year? Mine won't bloom! Obviously you know what it takes to grow Peonies, but I sure don't! 'um, Mr. Bill, didn't anyone ever tell you that you need LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of ANTS to get those flowers to bloom? Without a bijillion or so ants right nearby, they won't open... Merme
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#110937
November 29th, 2005 at 08:07 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="3" face="COMIC SANS MS, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by peppereater: <strong> Hey you guys, I've noticed that some new members post questions that go unanswered. That has to be discouraging. ......... at least once a week or so, can everyone do the same? I'm gonna try!
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#110938
November 29th, 2005 at 08:38 AM
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Compost Queen!
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Joined: Apr 2003
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"Norman", How extremely kind of you, for all of those wonderful words and ideas!!!! I had thought of something awhile ago, and never got around to implimenting it, as to starting a post and it says something to the effect, "I'm good at.........." And like if I were to start it, I would put down... Composting, Vegetabes, Perennials, General~All~Around~Know~It~All , etc... *see what I mean..* Then would have others come along and also put down their forte`, ie; peppers, House plants, Tropicals, etc.. and then we'd know what your most knowledgeable places were... And I do do a little nudging every now and again, I'll PM Rugby guessing excellant mystery plants, or Donna/Gardencrazy for water gardening, or Sorellina/Julianna about Tomatoes, or Lucy Lou on Canning, or Noneofyourbusiness on indoor gardening with lights, Papito for general all around questions, Buglady for Bug questions... when some are stumped.. and it's a wonderful idea for those who would like to do your suggestions, it's GREAT!!! And very much appreciated.... Lives get so hectic sometimes, kids, laundry, mothers, doct appts, sickness or just a down right busy day.... And its so nice for those who sometimes are looking for a little bit more to do, or to help out here, to help those in their strongest points... and a little bit extra especially in the beginner gardener area...as we were ALL beginner gardeners' at some point.. Soooooooo much incouragement to give to those new, first time gardeners...A thrill of a life time gardening is, and if you can instill the "gardening bug or fever" early, they're hooked for life....
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#110939
November 29th, 2005 at 09:05 AM
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Joined: Nov 2003
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Oh, my... Didja all read how polite our Miss Cindy was in her first posts, and all the responses too?!?
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