04/20/05 19:54:04 TonyC Logs in [207.43.75.34]
04/20/05 19:56:53 Cheryl-TX Logs in [68.94.22.210]
04/20/05 19:57:10 Cheryl-TX: hi tony
04/20/05 19:57:17 TonyC: Hi Cheryl, was wondering who else was going to show
04/20/05 19:57:33 Cheryl-TX: this may be a small chat, everyone is gone to the convention
04/20/05 19:57:58 TonyC: how are things in TX
04/20/05 19:58:10 Cheryl-TX: well i think jana is gone to convention
04/20/05 19:58:28 TonyC: I know she did for sure
04/20/05 19:58:36 Cheryl-TX: life is good
04/20/05 19:59:04 Cheryl-TX: I became a granny this weekend
04/20/05 19:59:12 TonyC: too bad we all could not go, but whatever........
04/20/05 19:59:27 Cheryl-TX: yes it would be fun
04/20/05 19:59:32 TonyC: Congrats, grand son or daughter
04/20/05 19:59:53 Cheryl-TX: i keep waiting for one that will be close to me, and at a time when I have some time off
04/20/05 20:00:27 TonyC: first grandchild
04/20/05 20:00:38 Cheryl-TX: no convention
04/20/05 20:00:41 Cheryl-TX: lol
04/20/05 20:02:13 Cheryl-TX: yes it is my fist
04/20/05 20:02:40 TonyC: hopefully they live close so you can visit ofteen
04/20/05 20:03:07 Cheryl-TX: they named him Henry Gordon Alexander Johnston
04/20/05 20:03:50 Cheryl-TX: they live about .27 miles from us, just around the block
04/20/05 20:03:54 TonyC: Not bad. Just got to teach him to spell it all
04/20/05 20:04:14 Cheryl-TX: won't take long we got a smart one
04/20/05 20:04:31 TonyC: they really change so fast
04/20/05 20:05:23 Cheryl-TX: i got to babysit last night and Aron and I just sat there for an hour and held him
04/20/05 20:05:51 TonyC: cool, nice quiet time
04/20/05 20:06:11 Cheryl-TX: it was great
04/20/05 20:06:28 TonyC: take your camera?
04/20/05 20:07:15 Cheryl-TX: oh yes we have pictures
04/20/05 20:07:43 Cheryl-TX: i will send you a snap
04/20/05 20:08:19 TonyC: Owen didn't get a haircut until he was about 3 yrs. All curly
04/20/05 20:08:33 Cheryl-TX: have you heard from amy/
04/20/05 20:09:01 TonyC: No, not for quite some time, probably last January
04/20/05 20:09:21 Cheryl-TX: she is laying low
04/20/05 20:09:50 Cheryl-TX: i wish she had not dropped out of the group
04/20/05 20:09:55 Cheryl-TX: i sure do miss hir
04/20/05 20:09:56 TonyC: also noticed the return address was in Mesa, but had changed
04/20/05 20:10:46 Cheryl-TX: she is never on the messenger anymore
04/20/05 20:10:51 TonyC: I thought I saw her e-mail on a couple plants on eBay
04/20/05 20:11:18 becky_co Logs in [64.91.95.218]
04/20/05 20:11:28 Cheryl-TX: yes she is selling on ebay
04/20/05 20:11:28 TonyC: hi Becky
04/20/05 20:11:34 becky_co: hi cheryl & tony
04/20/05 20:11:38 Cheryl-TX: hi becky
04/20/05 20:12:34 TonyC: what's up in the north, Becky
04/20/05 20:12:53 Cheryl-TX: is it still cold?
04/20/05 20:13:22 Clare_KC Logs in [65.26.89.232]
04/20/05 20:13:30 TonyC: hi Clare
04/20/05 20:13:33 becky_co: It was snowing on the way home YUK :(
04/20/05 20:14:00 Clare_KC: Hi all
04/20/05 20:14:07 becky_co: Hi Clare
04/20/05 20:14:12 Cheryl-TX: we are enjoying a beautiful spring
04/20/05 20:14:15 becky_co: Tony, I forget where you live?
04/20/05 20:14:15 Clare_KC: my first box of AVs came today :)
04/20/05 20:14:27 TonyC: northern IL
04/20/05 20:14:50 Cheryl-TX: how exciting to get the first spring boxes of violets
04/20/05 20:15:36 TonyC: what did you get, Clare?
04/20/05 20:15:40 sherry__(Mo) Logs in [172.173.239.71]
04/20/05 20:15:48 becky_co: HI Sherry
04/20/05 20:15:48 TonyC: hi Sherry
04/20/05 20:15:56 Cheryl-TX: hi sherry
04/20/05 20:15:58 Clare_KC: Optimara's Dali, Blue Fly,
04/20/05 20:16:14 Clare_KC: Rob's Bee Boopsie, ROb's Fuzzy Navel
04/20/05 20:16:21 sherry__(Mo): Hi Becky, Cheryl, Clare, and Tony! Sorry I'm late
04/20/05 20:16:28 Clare_KC: Royal Wasp
04/20/05 20:16:33 Clare_KC: and ... and...
04/20/05 20:16:50 Clare_KC: I can't remember the last one :)
04/20/05 20:17:06 TonyC: quiet a variety
04/20/05 20:17:32 becky_co: what a box!  :)
04/20/05 20:17:33 Cheryl-TX: that is a nice group
04/20/05 20:17:44 sherry__(Mo): Are those new ones that you got Clare!?
04/20/05 20:18:00 Clare_KC: Yes, Sherry :0
04/20/05 20:18:07 sherry__(Mo): Great!!
04/20/05 20:18:22 Cheryl-TX: i dont think i have seen rob's bee boopsie
04/20/05 20:18:31 Clare_KC: They're in excellent condition, I'm very pleased.
04/20/05 20:19:02 becky_co: Rob's Bee Boopsie (7728) 07/06/1992 (R. Robinson) Semidouble medium-dark purple frilled/darker eye. Variegated medium green and white, pointed, ruffled, serrated. Miniature
04/20/05 20:19:04 TonyC: where from? Did they need heat packs
04/20/05 20:19:23 Clare_KC: They came from CA, no heat packs
04/20/05 20:20:35 TonyC: must have had a nice warm truck
04/20/05 20:21:01 Clare_KC: well, it was 77 here today
04/20/05 20:21:09 Cheryl-TX: has anyone put in an order for new plants ?
04/20/05 20:21:26 Clare_KC: the last one is Sassy Sister.
04/20/05 20:21:39 sherry__(Mo): Did you see, we've got some cooler weather headed our way Clare
04/20/05 20:21:41 becky_co: I have two on hold til it warms up
04/20/05 20:21:59 TonyC: still working on getting the old ones repotted
04/20/05 20:22:32 Cheryl-TX: me too tony
04/20/05 20:22:50 sherry__(Mo): Not me, Cheryl-waitng til things get more settled down around here-even told Fay to put my order to the back of her other orders
04/20/05 20:22:52 Clare_KC: Sherry, Weatherbug has us in the 60's and 70's the rest of the week...what did you hear?
04/20/05 20:22:56 becky_co: I potted up 50 babies this weekend
04/20/05 20:23:34 sherry__(Mo): 63 Friday-that's what TV said-usually aol weather is more accurate though
04/20/05 20:23:39 Cheryl-TX: an assortment of babies?
04/20/05 20:23:48 Clare_KC: Do you all sell your AVs?
04/20/05 20:23:59 Clare_KC: if I'm gonna buy, I'd rather buy from friends
04/20/05 20:24:04 sherry__(Mo): It takes awhile to get everyone potted and labeled, doesn't it Becky?!
04/20/05 20:24:19 becky_co: yep quite an assortment and mostly named, that was a first lol
04/20/05 20:24:47 TonyC: takes me a day to do a couple trays
04/20/05 20:24:55 becky_co: Since they went in solo cups, I wrote on most of them instead of using labeler.. that was a little faster
04/20/05 20:25:06 Clare_KC: what do you all use for labels?
04/20/05 20:25:24 sherry__(Mo): I do a few here, a few there and then wonder where the tinme went
04/20/05 20:25:46 TonyC: print them out on the PC and tape them on the pot with the date
04/20/05 20:25:53 becky_co: I have a label  machine I use for pots - not very reusable, so decided against using on solos
04/20/05 20:26:41 Clare_KC: How do you keep them from fading or getting washed away, Tony?
04/20/05 20:26:55 sherry__(Mo): I put the name on masking tape, then put that on that paintrs tape so I can reuse it when I repot
04/20/05 20:27:22 sherry__(Mo): "painters"
04/20/05 20:27:23 TonyC: don't like the sticks either. Would hate to see the grandkids coming to me with a collection they had picked out
04/20/05 20:27:50 becky_co: I decided I need to do something to mark if they are mini's or semi's as some of their leaves are so small its hard to tell if they are big enough - had to look up a couple this weekend..
04/20/05 20:28:10 becky_co: I like that idea Sherry... the painters tape
04/20/05 20:28:13 TonyC: Scotch tape keeps them dry
04/20/05 20:28:51 sherry__(Mo): I've started putting m or sm right under the name, Becky
04/20/05 20:29:16 TonyC: sorry to admit it but some haven't been repotted in over 18 months
04/20/05 20:29:32 sherry__(Mo): LOL-I agree about the markers-Austin loved puling them out of the pot
04/20/05 20:29:35 becky_co: I'm doing that now :), but some of the first one's I didn't :?
04/20/05 20:30:05 Clare_KC: speaking of grandkids...baby's awake...brb
04/20/05 20:30:19 becky_co: Plus I found the sticks push the leaves aside
04/20/05 20:30:21 Cheryl-TX: have you thought of just a permanent markers in different colors red for small and black for mini and etc
04/20/05 20:30:31 sherry__(Mo): Tony, I'm still trying to catch up on my repotting. IF I ever do, it will be time to start all over
04/20/05 20:30:49 sherry__(Mo): That is a good idea Cheryl
04/20/05 20:31:08 TonyC: know what you mean, Sherry. Just finishing stand 1 of 4
04/20/05 20:31:52 Cheryl-TX: I use colored paper, a differnet color each month to tell me when i need to repot, and i put tape over the paper
04/20/05 20:32:01 Cheryl-TX: this months color was purple
04/20/05 20:32:10 Clare_KC: oh my, you are SOOO organized. What a great idea.
04/20/05 20:32:11 becky_co: Cheryl, I thought of that, but not sure I'd keep track of the markers - I think I'm gonna do a m, sm, s or L
04/20/05 20:32:40 becky_co: hmmm... lots of good ideas
04/20/05 20:33:01 TonyC: whatever you can remember
04/20/05 20:33:02 Clare_KC: Cheryl, how many colors...what's your rotation?
04/20/05 20:33:25 sherry__(Mo): I could keep up before the kids moved in Tony-but sure can't now. Even lost plants to neglect. But have been trying to work on them when the little ones are in bed. But not getting as many done as I thought I could-but slowly making progress
04/20/05 20:34:03 Cheryl-TX: you need at least 6 if you have good discipline, if you dont you need 7or 8
04/20/05 20:34:26 Clare_KC: So you repot everything every 6 months?
04/20/05 20:34:30 becky_co: I've been putting an abbreviation for who I got it from too, much easier to email and let somebody know how they're doing than looking it up each time...
04/20/05 20:34:32 TonyC: as long as you are making progress
04/20/05 20:34:57 Clare_KC: are there any computer programs for keeping track?
04/20/05 20:35:28 TonyC: no commercial ones I know of
04/20/05 20:35:38 becky_co: Clare, to track who or when or ?
04/20/05 20:35:54 Clare_KC: what violets you get, from whom, when you repot
04/20/05 20:36:03 Clare_KC: where they go if you sell or trade
04/20/05 20:36:57 TonyC: come up with one and you can retire :)
04/20/05 20:37:03 becky_co: First Class does an ok job, I'm trying to figure something out using excel or access, but haven't had the time to spend on it..
04/20/05 20:37:05 Cheryl-TX: you should repot every six months for the standards and more often for the semis and minis
04/20/05 20:37:39 Clare_KC: I'll set my son to the task, Tony
04/20/05 20:37:40 sherry__(Mo): I did at first Clare, but lost it all when the computer crashed-of course I hadn't made a back up. But I'm not as good about keeping records as I should be anyway
04/20/05 20:37:41 Clare_KC: HAHAHAHA
04/20/05 20:37:45 Cheryl-TX: i have a data base on excel
04/20/05 20:37:46 Clare_KC: like he has the time!
04/20/05 20:37:51 becky_co: I've been doing pretty good at that so far... they seem to tell me when they need it (soil crust, etc.) and when I check date, it's been just about perfect
04/20/05 20:38:25 Clare_KC: I had no idea they should be repotted so much.
04/20/05 20:38:34 Clare_KC: Most houseplants don't like to be moved around.
04/20/05 20:38:38 TonyC: maybe putting them in the same shelf or tray would help?
04/20/05 20:39:05 Cheryl-TX: the pH changes so much over time that it is imposible to regulate it
04/20/05 20:39:07 Dogmom Logs in [12.222.100.76]
04/20/05 20:39:10 becky_co: Yeah, but then one grows faster or starts blooming then I move it around and the shelf thing goes out the window...
04/20/05 20:39:15 becky_co: Hi Cheryl!
04/20/05 20:39:25 TonyC: hi Cheryl
04/20/05 20:39:30 Dogmom: Hi Becky, Tony and all
04/20/05 20:39:42 Dogmom: Tonight's topic?
04/20/05 20:39:45 sherry__(Mo): Hi Cheryl
04/20/05 20:39:53 Clare_KC: I'm going to go get the baby...he's teething and having a hard time going to sleep.
04/20/05 20:39:56 becky_co: we started talking about labeling and keeping track
04/20/05 20:40:07 Clare_KC: Talk to you all later...thanks for your never-ending help!!
04/20/05 20:40:09 TonyC: so far how to keep track of plants
04/20/05 20:40:11 Clare_KC Logs Out
04/20/05 20:40:12 becky_co: night Clare
04/20/05 20:40:21 Cheryl-TX: we are going to talk about my new grand baby.................lol
04/20/05 20:40:28 Dogmom: LOL Cheryl
04/20/05 20:40:45 Dogmom: As to labeling and keeping track - I'm about to give up!
04/20/05 20:40:45 becky_co: congrats, boy or girl!
04/20/05 20:40:48 sherry__(Mo): Tell me about it Cheryl!!
04/20/05 20:40:58 Dogmom: Spent all day yesterday taking inventory...
04/20/05 20:41:05 Dogmom: Now I MAYBE know what I have
04/20/05 20:41:12 becky_co: LOL
04/20/05 20:41:13 Cheryl-TX: little boy, 9lb8oz
04/20/05 20:41:22 becky_co: that's a big boy
04/20/05 20:41:28 sherry__(Mo): Nice size little fella!!
04/20/05 20:41:45 Dogmom: Gonna be a linebacker!
04/20/05 20:42:10 becky_co: I have no inventory... lots of babies and juveniles, little idea of how many of each..
04/20/05 20:42:22 becky_co: I did start doing something with mommies though....
04/20/05 20:42:38 Dogmom: Becky - I did it the hard way... just taking each tray off the stand and writing them down -
04/20/05 20:42:49 Dogmom: meantime, labelled the stands and each shelf and each tray.
04/20/05 20:42:54 Dogmom: It MIGHT all work
04/20/05 20:43:03 Cheryl-TX: he is a cutie, they named him Henry Gordon Alexander Johnston..... how bout that
04/20/05 20:43:07 becky_co: .... if I remove babies and keep mommy set as there are smaller babies I write on the cup how many babies and what date
04/20/05 20:43:11 becky_co: big name too!
04/20/05 20:43:12 Dogmom: Entered into computer and will delete things as they move out.
04/20/05 20:43:30 sherry__(Mo): And he has a PROUD GRANDMA!!
04/20/05 20:43:44 Cheryl-TX: you bet!
04/20/05 20:43:49 becky_co: .. that way I can tell if one mommy is about done in
04/20/05 20:43:58 becky_co: great Dogmom Cheryl
04/20/05 20:44:18 becky_co: How many did you end up having?
04/20/05 20:44:18 Dogmom: I finally trashed Sansoucy' Coco - she gave me 4 "litters" LOL!
04/20/05 20:44:30 sherry__(Mo): I'm happy for you Cheryl, I know how much I enjoy my 2 grandkids
04/20/05 20:44:33 Dogmom: Thought she needed to go rest.
04/20/05 20:44:51 Dogmom: Becky - I don't remember the total - over 150
04/20/05 20:45:25 Dogmom: My STJ  and VVV Sharing Circle friends will probably be pretty happy LOL!
04/20/05 20:45:34 becky_co: I was going to do that with one of mine, but more babies were starting to peek out, so kept it going
04/20/05 20:45:36 Dogmom: And today I ordered "too many" leaves
04/20/05 20:45:52 sherry__(Mo): LOL-that's easy to do!
04/20/05 20:45:59 becky_co: Dogmom... Susie Sunshine has had 5 babies so far!
04/20/05 20:46:10 becky_co: UH OH... how many is too many
04/20/05 20:46:18 Dogmom: Becky - Susie Sunshine is an EXEMPLARY momma!
04/20/05 20:46:33 Dogmom: (and I sent you less than mature leaves!)
04/20/05 20:46:46 Cheryl-TX: too many is when you cant enjoy them because all you are doing is maintaining
04/20/05 20:46:59 sherry__(Mo): I agree Cheryl
04/20/05 20:47:06 becky_co: Genetic Blush is showing bloom buds too!
04/20/05 20:47:19 Dogmom: Genetic Blush is scrumptious
04/20/05 20:47:32 Dogmom: Unfortunately I almost killed mine right after first bloom.
04/20/05 20:47:40 becky_co: True Cheryl - I've  backed down a bit and not getting many new ones and if I do, plants so I don't have to wait!
04/20/05 20:47:44 Dogmom: accidentally knocked it off shelf while wtering
04/20/05 20:47:55 becky_co: did it make it?
04/20/05 20:48:23 Dogmom: But the little guy is surviving and blooming again,, thank goodness - not a showplant, but I just love the blossoms
04/20/05 20:49:00 becky_co: I love the leaves too... so dark with the mosaic variegatin
04/20/05 20:49:21 Cheryl-TX: it is funny how quickly a collection grows, if you dont learn to keep it under control you get so many that you cant enjoy any of them
04/20/05 20:49:22 Dogmom: It's a terrific variety - one I want very badly to keep
04/20/05 20:49:42 Dogmom: I agree with you, Cheryl
04/20/05 20:50:15 Dogmom: Most of what I have coming are varieties that I killed as a newbie
04/20/05 20:50:23 Dogmom: but can't live without LOL!
04/20/05 20:50:36 becky_co: I can tell I was getting to that point!  I'm not keeping every leaf that comes off any more or every baby
04/20/05 20:50:44 sherry__(Mo): And how much room the standards take up once they get large!!
04/20/05 20:50:50 TonyC: what do you do with all the extras?
04/20/05 20:50:56 becky_co: great Cheryl!
04/20/05 20:51:04 Cheryl-TX: I am just now getting where i can cul out the plants that i dont want to keep up with, but i am just beginning and still having a hard time
04/20/05 20:51:20 Dogmom: Yes, Sherry -  I've been at this for a little over a year now - and some of my kids are getting REALLY large!
04/20/05 20:51:44 Dogmom: Tony - contests on VR & VVV of course, STJ, and friends
04/20/05 20:51:54 sherry__(Mo): They sure do!
04/20/05 20:52:10 Cheryl-TX: It helped me to go to the Pittmans last weekend and watch them only keep what they are working on.  She has 600 registered and only has what she is working on now
04/20/05 20:52:24 becky_co: what a great contest you are sponsoring Cheryl!! Thanks..
04/20/05 20:52:45 Dogmom: Becky - a great way to clear shelf space LOL!
04/20/05 20:53:28 Cheryl-TX: contest, what a good idea
04/20/05 20:53:29 becky_co: I forget - are the Pittmans the Alamo series as well as others?
04/20/05 20:53:36 becky_co: LOL
04/20/05 20:55:07 Dogmom: Yes, Becky, the Alamo are Pittman hybrids
04/20/05 20:55:13 Cheryl-TX: yes those are theirs, they are doing jolly's now
04/20/05 20:55:55 Cheryl-TX: she had donated some really pretty ones for the raffel at national show
04/20/05 20:56:12 Dogmom: GAWD I wish I were at the convention
04/20/05 20:56:15 becky_co: Oh, the Jolly's are minis and semis... that's the size I want to stick with
04/20/05 20:56:26 Cheryl-TX: yes me too
04/20/05 20:56:26 becky_co: DON'T WE ALL LOL
04/20/05 20:56:33 Dogmom: Only 4 hours away, but stuck here in Lafayette because we need the income LOL!
04/20/05 20:56:37 Dogmom: (Don't we all)
04/20/05 20:57:01 Dogmom: Boy, Becky, I can't do mini's worth a darn
04/20/05 20:57:25 becky_co: I have a couple and I like them... I like semi's best though
04/20/05 20:57:47 becky_co: Question... does anybody have Rob's Whiz Bang?
04/20/05 20:57:58 TonyC: not I
04/20/05 20:58:08 Cheryl-TX: Bill foster and ron and jan davidson were all driving up on Saturday and the shirts were late getting finished because of the new grand baby and so we had to run them over, they were all getting packed and it was so exciting I sure did wish i could go
04/20/05 20:58:09 sherry__(Mo): I do-but it's a baby so it hasn't bloomed yet
04/20/05 20:58:33 becky_co: I have it and the variegation is great, the plants a great grower...
04/20/05 20:58:59 becky_co: ... it's got it's first buds and the flowers look like they are going to be itty bitty.. just wondering if anybody knows?
04/20/05 20:59:01 Dogmom: I'll do semi's - I've wanted R's Pewter Bells FOREVER and finally just ordered it\
04/20/05 20:59:31 Cheryl-TX: i have that one and several babies
04/20/05 20:59:43 becky_co: That's a pretty looking one!
04/20/05 20:59:48 Cheryl-TX: have you already ordered
04/20/05 21:00:00 Dogmom: Becky - only R's I have are Love Bite and Slap Happy - blooms very small on both - but both are young plants
04/20/05 21:00:13 Dogmom: Yes, Cheryl - put order in the mail today
04/20/05 21:00:17 sherry__(Mo): Slap Happy is a nice one!
04/20/05 21:00:22 Cheryl-TX: i finally got rob's dandy lion, got a plant, I could never get a leaf to grow
04/20/05 21:00:27 Dogmom: Kept trying to get it in a bingo, but no luck LOL!
04/20/05 21:00:58 Dogmom: I love the look of Dandy Lion, but am just not very good with the "little guys"
04/20/05 21:01:05 becky_co: I also have Cool Fruit and had Outer Orbit (it croaked but I have leaves down) and they are/were good size blooms
04/20/05 21:01:39 Cheryl-TX: I like the bell flowers in dish gardens and terrariums
04/20/05 21:02:00 becky_co: I dont have any bells - at least not adults
04/20/05 21:03:16 sherry__(Mo): We've been getting mini's since Brittney (granddaughter) got hooked on AV's. She "had to have" a strep from the sales table at the last meeting. When we got in the car she said she couldn't wait til we got home so we could cut off a leaf and put it down.LO
04/20/05 21:03:25 Dogmom: I 'm very intrigued by bells - don't have any yet - Pewter Bells will be my first
04/20/05 21:03:27 Cheryl-TX: I have to get off, but it would sure be helpful if yall could suggest some topics for discussion for the discover chat
04/20/05 21:03:47 sherry__(Mo): Enjoy that baby Cheryl!!
04/20/05 21:04:08 becky_co: Night Cheryl... if I think of any topics I'll let you know :?
04/20/05 21:04:10 Cheryl-TX: oh I will sherry
04/20/05 21:04:10 Dogmom: Cheryl - how about "What have *I* (xyz participant) discovered lately about my collection?
04/20/05 21:04:47 sherry__(Mo): LOL-that we need more room and more time!!
04/20/05 21:05:07 becky_co: I should go too... going out of town on Friday and need to throw in some laundry and pack..
04/20/05 21:05:11 becky_co: LOL Sherry
04/20/05 21:05:26 sherry__(Mo): Me too-great chatting with you all!
04/20/05 21:05:35 Dogmom: You're right, Sherry... for me, there are constant discoveries, but it might  help newbies really pay attention to what they're seeing/learning
04/20/05 21:05:48 becky_co: great ideas!
04/20/05 21:05:54 Dogmom: (encourage observation)
04/20/05 21:05:58 becky_co: night all!
04/20/05 21:06:05 Dogmom: Night, Becky
04/20/05 21:06:07 Cheryl-TX: ok please put you thinking caps on and tell your deepest desires on viole t knowledge
04/20/05 21:06:09 sherry__(Mo): Ah, Cheryl-you know how it is-we didn't listen when we started out-had to have them all!
04/20/05 21:06:10 TonyC: me going three. Been a long day. Night all
04/20/05 21:06:24 becky_co Logs Out
04/20/05 21:06:28 sherry__(Mo): Night everyone!!
04/20/05 21:06:32 TonyC Logs Out
04/20/05 21:06:35 Dogmom: Heck, Sherry - I STILL need to have them all!
04/20/05 21:06:47 Dogmom: Night-night :-(
04/20/05 21:06:52 sherry__(Mo): LOL-I'm that way with thw trailer!
04/20/05 21:06:57 Cheryl-TX: night all
04/20/05 21:07:03 sherry__(Mo): Night!
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04/20/05 21:08:57 Cheryl-TX: hi bob
04/20/05 21:09:05 Cheryl-TX: i was just leaving
04/20/05 21:09:06 BobJ-MD: Hi Cheryl, Has everybody gone home or have they gone to a different chat?
04/20/05 21:09:10 Cheryl-TX: how are you tonight
04/20/05 21:09:23 BobJ-MD: Pretty good, but late.
04/20/05 21:09:46 Cheryl-TX: not everyone had places to b e and things to do,
04/20/05 21:10:22 Cheryl-TX: we didnt cover too much new stuff, some exchange on keepin g track of plants, marking and ect
04/20/05 21:10:29 BobJ-MD: I was late beccause of other commitments. Do you want to shut down?
04/20/05 21:11:05 Cheryl-TX: i was trying to get some ideas for chat
04/20/05 21:12:07 Cheryl-TX: the discovery chat is not going like it h as in the past
04/20/05 21:12:16 Cheryl-TX: it may have out lived it purpose
04/20/05 21:12:18 BobJ-MD: I should finish writing checks to pay bills. How about maintence of the AV set ups. Water changes in trays, fertilization schedules etc.
04/20/05 21:12:51 Cheryl-TX: that would be good
04/20/05 21:13:27 Cheryl-TX: if you come up with more please share
04/20/05 21:13:59 BobJ-MD: One of the big things that made a difference for me was adding Blossom booster to the fertizization schedule. Previously it was either Peters or VF11.
04/20/05 21:14:46 Cheryl-TX: so what brand of booster do you use
04/20/05 21:16:11 BobJ-MD: I had to get the container. Ferti-lome Blooming and rooting soluble plant food.   9-59-8
04/20/05 21:17:30 Cheryl-TX: I am using green light now
04/20/05 21:17:54 BobJ-MD: I use it only once or twice a month, Peters the rst of the time. I've given up on the VF 11, even though I still have 2 quarts.
04/20/05 21:18:12 BobJ-MD: What is green light?
04/20/05 21:18:40 Cheryl-TX: a brand of bloom booster
04/20/05 21:19:04 BobJ-MD: Thanks. I hadn't heard of it.
04/20/05 21:19:12 Cheryl-TX: really right now i am just using plain tap water
04/20/05 21:20:04 BobJ-MD: The same here. I was going to try distilled water but I keep forgetting to buy enough.
04/20/05 21:20:15 Cheryl-TX: i have working on a theroy that my tight centers are from too much fetilizer, changing soil mix often keeps the nutrients pretty high in the soil
04/20/05 21:21:03 Cheryl-TX: now that summer is on use i will go back using water from the airconditioner run off
04/20/05 21:21:07 BobJ-MD: I had the tight center problem and thought that it was the VF 11.
04/20/05 21:22:27 Cheryl-TX: i am not sure what is causing it, but we are not alone in having the problem, some of the best growers i know are having the problem
04/20/05 21:22:43 Cheryl-TX: tight centers, brittle leaves
04/20/05 21:23:41 BobJ-MD: That's interesting, but not comforting. I also thought that too much light might me the problem but I have no way of diagnosing it.
04/20/05 21:24:28 Cheryl-TX: well i am tracking pH and also keeping with just plain tap water or RO water
04/20/05 21:25:27 BobJ-MD: Thankfully it is now only two plants with the problem. I plan to strip all leaves exceept the very center and then repot, to see what happens.
04/20/05 21:27:17 Cheryl-TX: well each plant has different DNA arragnment and all will react differently to different conditions
04/20/05 21:28:28 BobJ-MD: If the repotted plant with the stripped leaves continues with the problem after repotting in new soil, I would expect that it is in the plant
04/20/05 21:30:50 BobJ-MD: Cheryl, this has bee interesting and I appreciate your time. I hope tomorrow to get tinto the chat earlier. Time to get into the bills and checks.  Good Night!
04/20/05 21:31:26 Cheryl-TX: ok will check you later, happy  bill paying
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