2007-01-18 17:33:09 [Join Room] Theresa -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 17:33:09 [Login] Theresa 2007-01-18 17:33:09 [IP] Theresa: 69.60.234.170 2007-01-18 17:33:26 [Logout] Theresa 2007-01-18 18:48:08 [Login] Susie 2007-01-18 18:48:08 [IP] Susie: 4.84.5.176 2007-01-18 18:48:09 [Join Room] Susie -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 18:48:53 [Disconnect] Susie 2007-01-18 19:47:53 [Login] Theresa 2007-01-18 19:47:53 [IP] Theresa: 69.60.234.170 2007-01-18 19:47:54 [Join Room] Theresa -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 19:48:36 [User Status] Theresa -> Online 2007-01-18 19:48:55 [Logout] Theresa 2007-01-18 20:48:32 [IP] Jana in Indiana: 172.144.199.229 2007-01-18 20:48:32 [Login] Jana in Indiana 2007-01-18 20:48:34 [Join Room] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:06:16 [Join Room] Jake TX -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:06:16 [Login] Jake TX 2007-01-18 21:06:16 [IP] Jake TX: 70.238.205.88 2007-01-18 21:06:22 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Jake! 2007-01-18 21:06:26 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Hi Jana 2007-01-18 21:07:30 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: this is a chat night, isn't it? 2007-01-18 21:07:38 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, LOL 2007-01-18 21:08:04 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: are we early? :D 2007-01-18 21:08:14 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: can't tell by the number here! *) *) 2007-01-18 21:08:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no, it's time for chat now 2007-01-18 21:08:41 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: hope Tony makes it after posting all the reminders LOL 2007-01-18 21:09:04 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: did I finally scare everyone off? 2007-01-18 21:09:15 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no! ;) 2007-01-18 21:09:54 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I even got my dinner guests fed & out of here in time to make it to chat 2007-01-18 21:10:31 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: lol, were you pushing them out the door? 2007-01-18 21:11:32 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: got Tony on the phone, BRB 2007-01-18 21:12:05 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 21:12:43 [Login] Tony /IL 2007-01-18 21:12:43 [IP] Tony /IL: 74.134.46.100 2007-01-18 21:12:44 [Join Room] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:13:01 [Login] baja220_sport 2007-01-18 21:13:01 [IP] baja220_sport: 68.13.250.220 2007-01-18 21:13:02 [Join Room] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:13:05 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: finally !! Hi all 2007-01-18 21:13:05 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Hey Tony 2007-01-18 21:13:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Tony! 2007-01-18 21:13:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: name please baja? 2007-01-18 21:13:24 [Join Room] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:13:24 [IP] Cindy/TX: 63.98.160.110 2007-01-18 21:13:24 [Login] Cindy/TX 2007-01-18 21:13:26 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Baja real name ? 2007-01-18 21:13:28 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Cindy! 2007-01-18 21:13:32 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Hi Cindy 2007-01-18 21:13:36 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Hi everyone 2007-01-18 21:13:55 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: Debbie 2007-01-18 21:13:57 [Join Room] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:13:57 [Login] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 21:13:57 [IP] berthak_AR: 72.161.77.200 2007-01-18 21:13:57 [Login] Sus (NV 2007-01-18 21:13:57 [IP] Sus (NV: 216.105.193.63 2007-01-18 21:13:58 [Join Room] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:14:08 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Debbie & Bertha & Sus! 2007-01-18 21:14:13 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Hello to all 2007-01-18 21:14:17 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Hi everyone. 2007-01-18 21:14:20 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: hi Cindy, Debbie, Bertha, and Sus 2007-01-18 21:14:32 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Did anyone else have trouble getting to the chat room because of internet problems, besides me? 2007-01-18 21:14:35 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: brb 2007-01-18 21:14:39 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: welcome y'all 2007-01-18 21:14:40 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: Hey everybody, finally got in here!! 2007-01-18 21:14:41 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Tony did! 2007-01-18 21:14:48 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: No 2007-01-18 21:14:53 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: yes I did 2007-01-18 21:14:57 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I did too. Couldn't get to the website 2007-01-18 21:14:57 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I got right in, no problems 2007-01-18 21:15:14 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Hi barb 2007-01-18 21:15:23 [Login] tviolets 2007-01-18 21:15:23 [IP] tviolets: 172.162.231.244 2007-01-18 21:15:24 [Join Room] tviolets -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:15:25 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Mercy, I was glad when it finally let me. I disabled my firewalls and it made it. Don't know if that had anything to do with it or not. 2007-01-18 21:15:26 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: maybe it works better if you come a bit early? :) 2007-01-18 21:15:33 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: had the same thing. Couldn't find the site 2007-01-18 21:15:38 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi -- is that Travis? 2007-01-18 21:15:45 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Hi tviolets 2007-01-18 21:16:08 [Message] tviolets -> VioletReflections: hello 2007-01-18 21:16:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: tviolets, name please? 2007-01-18 21:16:22 [Join Room] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:16:22 [IP] Brenda Al: 12.218.244.151 2007-01-18 21:16:22 [Login] Brenda Al 2007-01-18 21:16:26 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Brenda! 2007-01-18 21:16:28 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: hi Brenda 2007-01-18 21:16:31 [Message] tviolets -> VioletReflections: just stopped by 2007-01-18 21:16:37 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: hello everyone 2007-01-18 21:16:43 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I have a question..... how many bottom leaves can I remove at a time? 2007-01-18 21:16:44 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: well stay a while! 2007-01-18 21:17:46 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: usually remove leaves in sets of 3 2007-01-18 21:17:58 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Just 3 a month? 2007-01-18 21:18:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: but if they're old & getting faded, remove as many as needed 2007-01-18 21:18:14 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: do you mean for grow to show? 2007-01-18 21:18:28 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: no, just at home plants 2007-01-18 21:18:29 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: leave the top 3 as you don't want a long neck, and I'm not talking long necked bottles. LOL 2007-01-18 21:18:54 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: lol lol 2007-01-18 21:18:57 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: top 3 rows 2007-01-18 21:18:57 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: remove as many as you think you need to if you're not going to show it 2007-01-18 21:19:13 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: tviolets -- is this Travis? 2007-01-18 21:19:28 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I have one that would look so much better if I took some off and I just wondered if it would hurt it. 2007-01-18 21:19:29 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: what kind of plant? Standard, semi, mini? 2007-01-18 21:19:29 [Disconnect] tviolets 2007-01-18 21:19:42 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: standard 2007-01-18 21:20:00 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: won't hurt it, but you might end up with a long neck & need to repot it lower into the pot 2007-01-18 21:20:09 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: ok thanks 2007-01-18 21:20:10 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Millie says she trims it back quite a bit 2007-01-18 21:20:22 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: sometimes you can just add more soil to the pot 2007-01-18 21:20:38 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: BRB 2007-01-18 21:20:53 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I'm always afraid to cut off the bottom roots when I repot one, but haven't had any trouble. 2007-01-18 21:21:10 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: back 2007-01-18 21:21:46 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: back 2007-01-18 21:21:48 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also can s cra pe the neck 2007-01-18 21:21:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: that was Travis, how I didn't run him off! 2007-01-18 21:22:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: hope* 2007-01-18 21:22:42 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: well... 2007-01-18 21:22:46 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: won't let me type in that word 2007-01-18 21:23:00 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: What did the email mean knowing a rooster from a hen? 2007-01-18 21:23:01 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no, it's thinks you're typing c r a p 2007-01-18 21:23:16 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL Cindy 2007-01-18 21:23:18 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: roosters=guys hens=ladies 2007-01-18 21:23:28 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: here in chat, the guys are roosters, we gals are hens 2007-01-18 21:23:37 [Login] Millie/Ca 2007-01-18 21:23:37 [IP] Millie/Ca: 24.205.112.201 2007-01-18 21:23:37 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: oh, I thought it might have something to do with violestlol lol lol 2007-01-18 21:23:38 [Join Room] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:23:42 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Millie! 2007-01-18 21:23:43 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Hi Millie 2007-01-18 21:23:43 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I have a semi with about 1/3 of the outter leaves missing 2007-01-18 21:23:46 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Millie! 2007-01-18 21:23:49 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Hi Millie 2007-01-18 21:23:49 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi All 2007-01-18 21:23:49 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Hey, Millie!!!! 2007-01-18 21:23:52 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: so where do you want to start? 2007-01-18 21:24:01 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: why are they missing Debbie? 2007-01-18 21:24:03 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Sus, are you Susan? 2007-01-18 21:24:06 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: hi Millie 2007-01-18 21:24:12 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Yes Jake..it's me 2007-01-18 21:24:24 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: you're being sneaky! 2007-01-18 21:24:25 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: susan how are u feeling? 2007-01-18 21:24:26 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I just received it and they broke off in shipping 2007-01-18 21:24:37 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Yuk, much pain 2007-01-18 21:24:42 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: oh, it will grow more 2007-01-18 21:24:51 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Don't over do it 2007-01-18 21:25:06 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you had your surgery & you're here in chat? 2007-01-18 21:25:06 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: No, I may not stay long 2007-01-18 21:25:15 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Yes 2007-01-18 21:25:22 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes she had it tuesday 2007-01-18 21:25:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: wow, go rest gal! 2007-01-18 21:25:27 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: buying you first plants Get healthy ones from a reputable seller 2007-01-18 21:25:32 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: I'll read 2007-01-18 21:25:37 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 21:25:37 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 21:25:42 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: a true av lover....Susan! 2007-01-18 21:25:50 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: very good point Tony! 2007-01-18 21:25:50 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: yaaaa 2007-01-18 21:25:53 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: shouldn't I revove them to make it even? It won't even stand up without tipping over 2007-01-18 21:26:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: oh, they're all on one side? 2007-01-18 21:26:24 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: yea, on side 2007-01-18 21:26:37 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: if a noid (no ID) don't try to fine it name. About 15000+ violets out there 2007-01-18 21:26:38 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: take it back to the three center leaves you can leave two rows if there are enough leaves left 2007-01-18 21:26:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: how many leaves will be left if you remove enough to make it balanced? 2007-01-18 21:26:59 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: find* 2007-01-18 21:27:22 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: about 9 2007-01-18 21:27:35 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: I'm confused 2007-01-18 21:27:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: most on one side? 2007-01-18 21:27:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: then go ahead & remove them, 9 is 3 rows 2007-01-18 21:28:01 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: what about Jake? 2007-01-18 21:28:04 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I'd be removing about 15 2007-01-18 21:28:21 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: that semi sounds awfully big! 2007-01-18 21:28:23 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: I thought tonight's chat was for beginners 2007-01-18 21:28:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: yes it is Jake 2007-01-18 21:28:40 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: how many balanced leaves will remain Baja 2007-01-18 21:28:44 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Tony is working on tips for beginners now Jake 2007-01-18 21:28:49 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I'm a beginner, only 2 months growing 2007-01-18 21:28:56 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Me too 2007-01-18 21:29:09 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: baja = Debbie 2007-01-18 21:29:13 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: about 9 millie 2007-01-18 21:29:24 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also take the leaves you remove and try growing a new plant from them 2007-01-18 21:29:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Ok sounds good to me try that and see how it works 2007-01-18 21:29:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: what was the plant Debbie 2007-01-18 21:29:59 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: Rob's Antique Rose 2007-01-18 21:30:10 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: ahhhh 2007-01-18 21:30:10 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: oh a nice plant 2007-01-18 21:30:36 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: Anyway to get Debbie in place of the baja220? 2007-01-18 21:30:49 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: for less confusion. 2007-01-18 21:30:54 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Rob's Antique Rose (8451) 05/23/1996 (R. Robinson) Semidouble silver-rose sticktite frilled pansy/darker shading, some silver-green tips. Dark green, pointed, glossy, serrated/red back. Semiminiature 2007-01-18 21:30:56 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: next time u log in type Debbie 2007-01-18 21:31:12 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: no password needed 2007-01-18 21:31:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: there is a way to change it while in here, but I don't remember, sorry! 2007-01-18 21:31:29 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: OK thanks 2007-01-18 21:31:44 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: go out the back door and change it and come back 2007-01-18 21:31:58 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: so what do the newbies use for soil? 2007-01-18 21:32:05 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I THINK 2007-01-18 21:32:15 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: Where is the back door, all I see is logout 2007-01-18 21:32:28 [Logout] Tony /IL 2007-01-18 21:32:29 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: last button above where you type, on the right 2007-01-18 21:32:39 [Login] Boss Man 2007-01-18 21:32:39 [IP] Boss Man: 74.134.46.100 2007-01-18 21:32:39 [Join Room] Boss Man -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:32:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: that is the back door 2007-01-18 21:32:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-01-18 21:32:48 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 21:32:52 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: HI Bossman! 2007-01-18 21:32:55 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I use 1 Canadian peat, 2 pearlite, 1 vermiculite 2007-01-18 21:33:01 [Message] baja220_sport -> VioletReflections: I'm using 1 pt coir, 1 part AV soil, 3 pts perlite 2007-01-18 21:33:04 [Message] Boss Man -> VioletReflections: just log out and back in 2007-01-18 21:33:15 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I used to use 1/1/1 but everything stayed to wet 2007-01-18 21:33:27 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you want to be called Boss Man Tony? 2007-01-18 21:33:41 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I think it fits 2007-01-18 21:33:45 [Message] Boss Man -> VioletReflections: find what works best for your environment and stick with it 2007-01-18 21:33:47 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: me too! LOL 2007-01-18 21:33:55 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes cindy you need to change according to your enviorment Humid it Texas I think 2007-01-18 21:34:00 [Logout] Boss Man 2007-01-18 21:34:09 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Bwanna Tony 2007-01-18 21:34:13 [Login] Tony /IL 2007-01-18 21:34:13 [IP] Tony /IL: 74.134.46.100 2007-01-18 21:34:14 [Join Room] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:34:19 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: WB Tony! 2007-01-18 21:34:21 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I use 1 part shultz AV soil and 2 parts perlite. 2007-01-18 21:34:28 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I liked Boss Man! :P 2007-01-18 21:34:33 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: just showing how you can log in and out 2007-01-18 21:34:39 [Logout] baja220_sport 2007-01-18 21:34:41 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: now you gotta make up your mind Rooster 2007-01-18 21:34:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-01-18 21:34:51 [Login] Debbie 2007-01-18 21:34:51 [IP] Debbie: 68.13.250.220 2007-01-18 21:34:52 [Join Room] Debbie -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:34:58 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Hi Debbie 2007-01-18 21:35:02 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Welcome Back Debbie! 2007-01-18 21:35:06 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: now u are Debbie LOL Cool 2007-01-18 21:35:11 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: It worked 2007-01-18 21:35:32 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: my pee brain remembers once in a while 2007-01-18 21:35:33 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: well we did learn one thing tonite lol 2007-01-18 21:35:33 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, we wouldn't lie to you 2007-01-18 21:35:42 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: But not reliable LOL 2007-01-18 21:35:44 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: what? 2007-01-18 21:35:58 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: pot sizes. 1/3rd the plant diameter is best. They like to be root bound to bloom 2007-01-18 21:35:59 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: how to change your name lol 2007-01-18 21:36:03 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: How to log in and out under different names 2007-01-18 21:36:06 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: oh, right! 2007-01-18 21:36:18 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I learned where to log out too 2007-01-18 21:36:45 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: And longnecks aren't referring to bottles!!*) 2007-01-18 21:36:56 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: and azelia pots (little shallower than regular pots) 2007-01-18 21:36:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: well, not always, LOL 2007-01-18 21:37:04 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 21:37:07 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Millie do you think I'll be to late to catch up in your growing to show class ? 2007-01-18 21:37:39 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: the Tony, Boos Man Sr Rooster taufgt us that. And I thought it was 101 on avs lol 2007-01-18 21:38:00 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I want in that to learn some too:D 2007-01-18 21:38:00 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: no Susan it is a very slow class as we have so much waiting time come when u can Jana is posting all the chats I think in VR 2007-01-18 21:38:14 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: And I need a typing lesson 2007-01-18 21:38:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: right Millie 2007-01-18 21:38:39 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: just come to chat's on Wed. 2007-01-18 21:38:48 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: O.k. 2007-01-18 21:38:49 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: grow to show is Wed. chat 2007-01-18 21:38:58 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: mine spill checker dew knote work two well either 2007-01-18 21:39:13 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 21:39:20 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: what other words of wisdom do you have for us Tony? 2007-01-18 21:39:29 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: I printed out the violet photos with the numbers do I need to send them to you Millie ? 2007-01-18 21:39:29 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I just repotted several and all are fine, except one bloom is drooping on it. Do you think it will come out of it? 2007-01-18 21:39:30 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL Tony I just type the heck with spell checker LOL 2007-01-18 21:39:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also isolate any new plant from you others 2007-01-18 21:39:58 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Millie the little white papers help a lot 2007-01-18 21:40:05 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Yes Susan and I will send them to Dorothy to see how they turn out 2007-01-18 21:40:14 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it should Debbie 2007-01-18 21:40:20 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: O.k. 2007-01-18 21:40:30 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: another room, a zip lock bag, plastic cover, whatever 2007-01-18 21:40:37 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes they sure do can't tell u how many mistakes I have made over the years 2007-01-18 21:41:25 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Millie, I don't believe a word of that 2007-01-18 21:41:29 [Login] asiapap 2007-01-18 21:41:29 [IP] asiapap: 24.115.239.212 2007-01-18 21:41:29 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: what do you do when you can cover for isloation because of the humidity 2007-01-18 21:41:30 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: if you don't isolate, 1 plant with bugs can destroy your entire collection 2007-01-18 21:41:30 [Join Room] asiapap -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 21:41:35 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Asia 2007-01-18 21:41:38 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also repot new arrivals so you can check the roots for bugs 2007-01-18 21:41:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: and if you get interupted it's easy to take off the wronmg leaf 2007-01-18 21:41:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: real name please asia? 2007-01-18 21:41:47 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: wrong 2007-01-18 21:41:52 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: hi, Im new, real name Anna 2007-01-18 21:41:57 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Hi Anna! 2007-01-18 21:42:04 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Hi Anna 2007-01-18 21:42:06 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: welcome Anna 2007-01-18 21:42:09 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: hello Anna 2007-01-18 21:42:14 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Thank you 2007-01-18 21:42:20 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: welcome to your first chat Anna -- and Cindy & Debbie too! 2007-01-18 21:42:31 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: questions are welcome, just jump in and ask 2007-01-18 21:42:40 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: do I have to be nice? 2007-01-18 21:42:47 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes please Jake 2007-01-18 21:42:48 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: yes! 2007-01-18 21:42:51 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: IGetting back to soil we all need to play around with it till we see what they like best for our envioriment 2007-01-18 21:42:56 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: in your case, yes, Jake LOL 2007-01-18 21:42:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Jake is our Joker in residence! 2007-01-18 21:43:18 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I just tried to repot two violets and start new leaves. the violets didn't look as expected but I think they'll survive. 2007-01-18 21:43:19 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: He is a quiet joker 2007-01-18 21:43:20 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: same with putting up leaves 2007-01-18 21:43:47 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: what do you mean Millie? 2007-01-18 21:43:52 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Oh I said the bad word sorry Jake 2007-01-18 21:43:53 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: just mix a small batch of soil, like 1/2 cup of each ingredient, and see what happens 2007-01-18 21:43:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: right, try several different methods for starting leaves so you'll discover what works best in your growing conditions 2007-01-18 21:44:15 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: good to hear you aren't shy with your plants Anna 2007-01-18 21:44:17 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Oh, I get it now 2007-01-18 21:44:50 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I started 8 new leaves, four from each mother plant in the hopes somebody survives. 2007-01-18 21:45:06 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I grew for years in a different envioriment then moved to the desert and nothing I use to do worked any more 2007-01-18 21:45:12 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: 6thats great 2007-01-18 21:45:14 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: put each mix in a pot and no plant, but water like you usually would and see how wet it is after a week 2007-01-18 21:45:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: some people start leaves in wate,r some use equal parts perlite & vermiculite, others use perilte, peat & vermiculite in equal parts -- try everything to find out what's best for you 2007-01-18 21:45:55 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: some cover them some don't 2007-01-18 21:46:07 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: Night everyone 2007-01-18 21:46:10 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I had trouble finding vermiculite, so I used perlite, peat moss and soil. 2007-01-18 21:46:12 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I think we will tweak our soil forever 2007-01-18 21:46:14 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: the only reason anyone else knows more than you do it that we screwed up more LOL 2007-01-18 21:46:15 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: g'nite Susan! 2007-01-18 21:46:17 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I've got them in ice trays, creamer cups and all sorts of little things. Lots of babies popping up too. 2007-01-18 21:46:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: hope you feell better soon! 2007-01-18 21:46:25 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Night susan take care and rest 2007-01-18 21:46:26 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Sue 2007-01-18 21:46:28 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Susan 2007-01-18 21:46:30 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: night Susan 2007-01-18 21:46:43 [Message] Sus (NV -> VioletReflections: thanks all..night Jake 2007-01-18 21:46:44 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: good Cindy 2007-01-18 21:46:45 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Yeah, what do you do with all the babies? 2007-01-18 21:46:48 [Disconnect] Sus (NV 2007-01-18 21:46:53 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: great Cindy! It sounds like you already know what works best for you! ;) 2007-01-18 21:47:16 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: They all are a little different. I've had to toss a few. 2007-01-18 21:47:19 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: wow Susan is brave she had back surgery on two disks 2007-01-18 21:47:29 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: share babies with friends, sawp with other group members in the spring, donate to retirement homes, churches, etc 2007-01-18 21:47:32 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Ouch 2007-01-18 21:48:01 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I want a trailing violet and a micro mini. 2007-01-18 21:48:07 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I hope mine survive when they get big enough to separate. I have never done that yet 2007-01-18 21:48:08 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you sure wouldn't have seen me here 2 days after back surgery -- I was still in the hosp 2007-01-18 21:48:10 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: and give away to friends to hook more frienda. LOL 2007-01-18 21:48:24 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: friends+ 2007-01-18 21:48:39 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: cjeck out Rachels Reflections for some good tips 2007-01-18 21:48:39 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: hook is right!!! 2007-01-18 21:48:40 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: It's a good thing I have two daughters and a DIL. They can also adopt some 2007-01-18 21:48:40 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: if they're variegated babies, don't remove from momma till they are at least 50% green, or they'll die 2007-01-18 21:49:02 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Yes, this is how I found you all, through Rachel's site. 2007-01-18 21:49:25 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: also, the larger they are when seperated, the greater the chances that they'll survive & thrive & don't keep the runts! 2007-01-18 21:49:31 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Steve Reed's site is also good 2007-01-18 21:49:32 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Rachel is the grand marshal she started us all with this site 2007-01-18 21:49:45 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: What a resource and how good of her to share. 2007-01-18 21:49:47 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: My computer won't let me click on all the tips on Rachels anymore and it locks up on me. I am so frustrated as I loved rereading all those wonderful know hows 2007-01-18 21:49:54 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, we all have Rachel to thank! 2007-01-18 21:50:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: have you emptied your temp. internet files Cindy? That will help 2007-01-18 21:50:27 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Cindy, you probably need to clear out your cache and run a virus scan too. 2007-01-18 21:50:40 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Yes, I do that every day as my granddaughter goes everywhere on the net 2007-01-18 21:50:50 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Anna there are lots of really great and helpful folks here 2007-01-18 21:50:56 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I see that. 2007-01-18 21:51:01 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: boy I'll say 2007-01-18 21:51:03 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I lost a 32 something file and need to work on that but been to sick with allegrys just pooped and blowing my head out LOL 2007-01-18 21:51:13 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: any questions, just post them to the group 2007-01-18 21:51:25 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Do you think that my repotted plants will survive even though I didn't follow the potting soild 2007-01-18 21:51:37 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: too much construction messing up your allergies Millie 2007-01-18 21:51:39 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Didn't follow the potting soil recipes. 2007-01-18 21:51:40 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I think I tested their patience, but I learned 2007-01-18 21:52:00 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no you didn't Brenda 2007-01-18 21:52:09 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: see how nice 2007-01-18 21:52:12 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 21:52:13 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: well u will soon find out if it does not work try anothe way 2007-01-18 21:52:18 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: sometimes you have to invent your own recipes (mixes) and see what happens. Plants will tell you 2007-01-18 21:52:21 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: as long as your soil doesn't hold too much water, they should be fine Anna 2007-01-18 21:52:34 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: and its all your fault too lol 2007-01-18 21:52:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: :P 2007-01-18 21:52:48 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I think Tony said to sit them on newspaper to absorb excess water. That helped me 2007-01-18 21:53:10 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I have to go three more, they are in a basket with ivy from a plant shop with no drainage. These are especially pretty. 2007-01-18 21:53:16 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: newspaper or brown grocery sacks 2007-01-18 21:53:17 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: violets do like the dry side better then the wet side 2007-01-18 21:53:43 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I have mine sitting on paper towels. 2007-01-18 21:53:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: wet feet will kill violets 2007-01-18 21:54:08 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: One has pink flowers with streaks of purple. 2007-01-18 21:54:19 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: sounds beautiful! 2007-01-18 21:54:40 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: You guys know the names of your violets. Mine are nameless. 2007-01-18 21:54:46 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: does it have a name? 2007-01-18 21:54:48 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: That' 2007-01-18 21:54:55 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: ooppps 2007-01-18 21:54:56 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 21:55:18 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: That is why I am learning on my noids. No shows anywhere around me anyway 2007-01-18 21:55:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we call nameless AV's NOIDS -No IDentification 2007-01-18 21:55:28 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I think most of us started with no named violets 2007-01-18 21:55:30 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: we all started with noids and didn't know they had names before this groups 2007-01-18 21:55:33 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I have some nameless and I love them 2007-01-18 21:55:49 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I just love them all. Haven't seen one yet I didn't want 2007-01-18 21:55:52 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I used to do dog shows. Are AV shows like dog shows? 2007-01-18 21:56:03 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Political? 2007-01-18 21:56:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: and sometimes named AV's become NOIDS -- when they don't bloom true to the description 2007-01-18 21:56:27 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I do not feel they are near as bad as a dog show 2007-01-18 21:56:28 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: except they don't walk too good LOL 2007-01-18 21:56:31 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: The little NOIDS are mutts. 2007-01-18 21:56:37 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no, nothing like dog shows, & no entry fee either 2007-01-18 21:56:42 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: cute and hardy 2007-01-18 21:56:43 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: And we don't have to stack them!!! 2007-01-18 21:57:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-01-18 21:57:05 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: No entry fees? 2007-01-18 21:57:14 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I have to do AV shows! 2007-01-18 21:57:17 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no entry fees for AVSA shows 2007-01-18 21:57:29 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: where do you live Anna? 2007-01-18 21:57:36 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL Nope and no one will keep from selling to you because you do not want to show Just want a pet is OK 2007-01-18 21:57:46 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I live in northeastern PA, near Allentown 2007-01-18 21:57:48 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Millie is teaching us how to grow to show 2007-01-18 21:58:06 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Hour NW of Philadelphia 2007-01-18 21:58:14 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you need to get to know Peggy, she's from PA, an AVSA judge & president of her AV club 2007-01-18 21:58:27 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: but I have stoped showing in AVSA shows as the nearest one is too far for me now 2007-01-18 21:58:38 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I show in fairs much closer 2007-01-18 21:58:39 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: I would love to just go to one and see everything!!! 2007-01-18 21:58:49 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: me too 2007-01-18 21:59:00 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: TX has several shows 2007-01-18 21:59:00 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I'll google AVSA. I've been to Phila Flower Show and bought AVs there. 2007-01-18 21:59:10 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: We have a show comeing up in Feb I think 2007-01-18 21:59:18 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Way far away from me though 2007-01-18 21:59:29 [Message] Cindy/TX -> VioletReflections: Got to go. thanks everyone and goodnight 2007-01-18 21:59:38 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Cindy 2007-01-18 21:59:39 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes Jake is not close to one either I think 2007-01-18 21:59:41 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Anna, go to www.avsa.org 2007-01-18 21:59:41 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: g'nite 2007-01-18 21:59:44 [Logout] Cindy/TX 2007-01-18 21:59:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Cindy 2007-01-18 21:59:49 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: thanks, JAne 2007-01-18 21:59:52 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: night Cindy 2007-01-18 21:59:56 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: then click on local clubs to see what's near you 2007-01-18 21:59:59 [Disconnect] asiapap 2007-01-18 22:00:10 [IP] asiapap: 24.115.239.212 2007-01-18 22:00:10 [Login] asiapap 2007-01-18 22:00:11 [Join Room] asiapap -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 22:00:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Welcome back Anna 2007-01-18 22:00:53 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: when you go to a show, take your check book LOL 2007-01-18 22:00:56 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I clicked on the link you sent me and I popped out. 2007-01-18 22:00:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: the AVSA web site lists shhows & clubs, and more beautiful AV photos than you'll ever want to know about! 2007-01-18 22:01:26 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I visited Rob's place and drooled 2007-01-18 22:01:45 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: That's where i decided I had to have a trailer 2007-01-18 22:01:45 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: save the link and go when u leave here most links will take u out of this room 2007-01-18 22:01:50 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: suggest on limiting yourself to a color, size, variety as you can't have 1 of each 2007-01-18 22:02:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: but you can try! LOL 2007-01-18 22:02:14 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: sure can LOL 2007-01-18 22:02:17 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I can't get too much into AV 'cause I am pressed for space. 2007-01-18 22:02:25 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Jana has a web site that shows a lot of how to's 2007-01-18 22:02:35 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I got my birds and my dogs and 6 hoyas started. 2007-01-18 22:02:36 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: we all are pressed for space LOL 2007-01-18 22:02:42 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: actually it's my internet album 2007-01-18 22:02:50 [Disconnect] Jake TX 2007-01-18 22:02:55 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: How do I find that, Jana 2007-01-18 22:02:57 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: http://community.webshots.com/user/janainindiana 2007-01-18 22:03:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it's also under my signature on all of my posts 2007-01-18 22:03:14 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: does it cost you Jana? 2007-01-18 22:03:24 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Jana, are you the one that sells supplies? 2007-01-18 22:03:31 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, I have the paid version, but there is a free version too 2007-01-18 22:03:36 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes Debbie 2007-01-18 22:03:51 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Jana's General Store 2007-01-18 22:03:59 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Anna needs to know about Marathon 2007-01-18 22:04:00 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Rachel named it that! LOL 2007-01-18 22:04:04 [Join Room] Jake TX -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 22:04:04 [Login] Jake TX 2007-01-18 22:04:04 [IP] Jake TX: 70.238.205.88 2007-01-18 22:04:08 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I was checking that out. 2007-01-18 22:04:10 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: WB Jake! 2007-01-18 22:04:14 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: thanks 2007-01-18 22:04:23 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: gee Jake thought you left me all alone 2007-01-18 22:04:27 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: just send me an e-mail if you need anything 2007-01-18 22:04:29 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: where did u go Jake ? LOL 2007-01-18 22:05:02 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: just went for a spin around the block on the information superhighway 2007-01-18 22:05:22 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 22:05:28 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Marathon is a granular insect preventative you sprinkle on the roots / rootball when repotting your AV's -- many of us swear by it 2007-01-18 22:05:50 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: I need to order some of that one of these days 2007-01-18 22:05:52 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: yes, beats swearing at the bugs 2007-01-18 22:05:56 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: absolutely a must 2007-01-18 22:05:59 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Will do. :D 2007-01-18 22:06:02 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: those that don't use it just swear! LOL 2007-01-18 22:06:18 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: and loose plants to bugs 2007-01-18 22:06:27 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I just took a peek at Jana's site. Those are gorgeous. None of my AVs look like that! 2007-01-18 22:06:36 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I put it in a salt shaker and sprinkle it on the roots when repotting 2007-01-18 22:06:40 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Jana's does not make a profit from her sales 2007-01-18 22:06:55 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: the smallest it comes is a 5 pound jug -- which will last you several lifetimes & cost well over a hundred bucks 2007-01-18 22:06:59 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Can you mix it in the soil? 2007-01-18 22:07:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: so I get it & divide it for us 2007-01-18 22:07:12 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: no it goes to help pay for our sites as in this one 2007-01-18 22:07:13 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I thought I was goind good when I used root hormone. 2007-01-18 22:07:25 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: oh, those aren't mine! They're photos I took at shows ;) 2007-01-18 22:07:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: think it has to be in contact with the roots, so cheaper to put it right on the roots 2007-01-18 22:07:43 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I think the jug is up to 125 bucks now 2007-01-18 22:08:13 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: For Marathon??:o 2007-01-18 22:08:15 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I paid more than that last time Millie -- it had a surcharge for gas prices 2007-01-18 22:08:25 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, for Marathon 2007-01-18 22:08:27 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes sprinkle on roots do not mix in the soil 2007-01-18 22:08:57 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: the amount Jana sells will last a LONG time 2007-01-18 22:09:07 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Thanks, I would've mixed it in the soil. Do you send instructions with it? 2007-01-18 22:09:07 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: just label the salt shaker so someone does not think it is a spice LOL 2007-01-18 22:09:19 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Marathon contains the same active ingredient that in most of the flea & tick spot on treatments for dogs & cats 2007-01-18 22:09:38 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: oh yes, always send instructions unless I know you don't need them 2007-01-18 22:09:42 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: hmmm, so what about using flea & tick powder then? 2007-01-18 22:09:45 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Gee Jan I will chexk now we pay a gas surcharge for another country's oil to keep out plants healthy? What a rip off 2007-01-18 22:09:54 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it's not in the powder Jake 2007-01-18 22:10:08 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it's the prescription flea & tick stuff you get from the vet 2007-01-18 22:10:19 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: ivermectin or something like that I *think* 2007-01-18 22:10:35 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Like in Frontline? 2007-01-18 22:10:36 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I agree Millie 2007-01-18 22:10:42 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: right Debbie 2007-01-18 22:10:49 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: I'll grab the jug, BRB 2007-01-18 22:10:55 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: well no fleas here in the desert so I am not sure I could get it from my vet 2007-01-18 22:11:08 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I can get Ivermectin 2007-01-18 22:11:31 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: But I don't think that's what you are talking about as it's not for fleas. 2007-01-18 22:11:44 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: only place I have ever lived with no flees 2007-01-18 22:11:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it's granular, time released Imidacloprid 2007-01-18 22:12:23 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: all your tarantulas & scoprions eat them Millie! 2007-01-18 22:12:35 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: it's used for termites too. 2007-01-18 22:12:40 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I had to owners come tonight Jana to visit there puppy's they are so excited 2007-01-18 22:12:42 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: sounds like the stuff the doc gave me to lower my cholesterol LOL 2007-01-18 22:12:52 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: wonderful Millie 2007-01-18 22:13:04 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: lol Tony 2007-01-18 22:13:04 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: never seen them either LOL 2007-01-18 22:13:20 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: also just checked my yorkies Advantage, it's the smae ingredient - but not in a time released granule 2007-01-18 22:13:29 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Millie, what kind of puppies? 2007-01-18 22:13:33 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: did we cover all the intro stuff? 2007-01-18 22:13:37 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I love puppies. 2007-01-18 22:13:45 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL Tony I just got new stuff for that Tony and I mix it with water and it is terrible 2007-01-18 22:13:52 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: did you want to mention ebay to newbies Tony? 2007-01-18 22:13:56 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yorkies 2007-01-18 22:14:05 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Is there a place that I can download what i missed? 2007-01-18 22:14:10 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I have Papillons 2007-01-18 22:14:22 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, go to www.violetreflections.com and click on chats 2007-01-18 22:14:23 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: how how sweet 2007-01-18 22:14:25 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: eBay, check out the sellers and some make up names for them so they sell. 2007-01-18 22:14:42 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: thanks, Jana 2007-01-18 22:15:08 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: also, go to commercial vendors first -- their prices are lots lower & usually they'll have what you want, lower shhiping too 2007-01-18 22:15:16 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: and if you are goinf to buy one for $10+ let me know and I will send some to you LOL 2007-01-18 22:15:27 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: better to use a african violet vendor you will be money ahead and get the right plants and named right 2007-01-18 22:15:41 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: if you can afford over $100, I have some great AV's for you too! :P 2007-01-18 22:15:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: We have a list of vendors in the files 2007-01-18 22:16:04 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I'll even hand deliver them if over $50 2007-01-18 22:16:05 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL Jana 2007-01-18 22:16:05 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: what is that site someone recommended to me? It was a man's name, Steve? 2007-01-18 22:16:19 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Steve Reed 2007-01-18 22:16:22 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: some of the AV sellers on ebay are making up names for AV's they get at Walmart or Lowes 2007-01-18 22:16:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: http://www.steverd.com/violets/ 2007-01-18 22:16:59 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: and they may pay 50 cents and sell it for top dollar on ebay 2007-01-18 22:17:03 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: that's Steve Reeds web site 2007-01-18 22:17:13 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: so true Millie 2007-01-18 22:17:15 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Pretty Pink, Blue Blush, Big Boy, etc 2007-01-18 22:17:16 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: sometimes a vendor will speak at our chats 2007-01-18 22:17:30 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I hope yal are saying all ebay sellers are bad. I've bought some lately cause venders are shipping now. 2007-01-18 22:17:30 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: is that permitted??? 2007-01-18 22:17:35 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, reputable vendors that is! <LOL 2007-01-18 22:17:56 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: is what permitted Jake? 2007-01-18 22:18:05 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Steve's Pekes are soooo cute! 2007-01-18 22:18:23 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: check the feed back and also look at the AVSA.org site and see if they have a picture of it 2007-01-18 22:18:25 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: and he has a terrific site for diagnosing bug problems 2007-01-18 22:18:33 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: the good ones have been know to help out when we have problems 2007-01-18 22:18:36 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: allowing vendors in here 2007-01-18 22:18:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: commercial vendors yes! 2007-01-18 22:19:00 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: I am getting nervous about the bugs. I didn't know they get buggy. 2007-01-18 22:19:01 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: most good vendors do not want to ship you violets in winter as they may die but some will ship them overnight but u have to pay the price and be home so they do not sit outside in freezing weather 2007-01-18 22:19:10 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we've already had Joe Bruns, Steve Reed, Joyce & Ken Stork 2007-01-18 22:19:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I'm not commercial, but will sell you some LOL 2007-01-18 22:19:42 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: buy from Tony! he's got good stuff!! 2007-01-18 22:19:43 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: still working on Pat Hancock 2007-01-18 22:19:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Tony has wonerful leaves!!! 2007-01-18 22:19:54 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: so do I after our club sale in May 2007-01-18 22:20:03 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, Tony has great AV's! Better size & quality than most 2007-01-18 22:20:05 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: and Millie too! she does wonderful things with AVs and beer 2007-01-18 22:20:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-01-18 22:20:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: he means beer cups! 2007-01-18 22:20:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: beer LOL 2007-01-18 22:20:23 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: LOL Jake 2007-01-18 22:20:40 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: I've been nice for over an hour, isn't that long enough? :p 2007-01-18 22:20:41 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: it's ok Jake, you've been good most of the chat you can let loose now! 2007-01-18 22:20:49 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yup! 2007-01-18 22:20:53 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: was wondering how she got the plants in the bottles LOL 2007-01-18 22:20:54 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: How do we find Tony and Millies plants for sale? 2007-01-18 22:21:09 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I wrap the root ball and set them in big cups so all the leaves are protected 2007-01-18 22:21:25 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I will post them on the bulletin board whebn it warms up 2007-01-18 22:21:31 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: keep an eye on the buy & sell section at http://forum.violetreflections.com/ 2007-01-18 22:21:33 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: Tony, I want a trailer and a micro mini when it gets warmer here. I'd be happy to buy them. 2007-01-18 22:22:00 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: will kepp the group posted in the spring 2007-01-18 22:22:04 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Tony, she's civilized, she serves her violets beer in cups, doesn't make them drink out of the bottles! 2007-01-18 22:22:07 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I will do a blurb in spring and tell you to go to the forum to see what I have. Not allowed to do that on Yahoo groups sell that is 2007-01-18 22:22:09 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: OK, I just signed up for that forum, but haven't got an email yet. 2007-01-18 22:22:26 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: when you join that forum, send an e-mail to Rachel at violets@tbaytel.net & tell her you're a member of VR, to get you approved quicker 2007-01-18 22:23:02 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I did that too, I saw the post on the yahoo list. 2007-01-18 22:23:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: or VVV, whichever yahoo group you've joined 2007-01-18 22:23:17 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: ok, good 2007-01-18 22:23:17 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Yes She will do it right away if she knows you are a member 2007-01-18 22:24:03 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Jake, thought the truely civilized used glass beer mugs? 2007-01-18 22:24:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: chilled!!! 2007-01-18 22:24:13 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: It was nice meeting you all. I have to go and put the Papillons to bed. 2007-01-18 22:24:18 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Tony did you touch on lights tonight 2007-01-18 22:24:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: g'nite Anna! 2007-01-18 22:24:20 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Millie's too busy to be washing dishes all the time 2007-01-18 22:24:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: think the next chat we should cover soil mixes, fert. and bugs? 2007-01-18 22:24:24 [Message] asiapap -> VioletReflections: G'nite 2007-01-18 22:24:24 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: g'night Anna 2007-01-18 22:24:28 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Anna 2007-01-18 22:24:34 [Disconnect] asiapap 2007-01-18 22:24:37 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: sounds good Tony! 2007-01-18 22:24:43 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: can add lights for the next one also 2007-01-18 22:24:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 22:24:56 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: it is another site we pay for so we can sell and do things Yahoo does not want us to do but we attrack bad people so yo will not be approved unless Rachel knows u belong to one of our 5 groups 2007-01-18 22:25:02 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: ok 2007-01-18 22:25:08 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: That sounds great, but Thurs is the only night I can come to chats 2007-01-18 22:25:18 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: yes, you can ever tell about bad vendors there 2007-01-18 22:25:19 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: why do we attract bad people? am I a bad people? 2007-01-18 22:25:39 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: p o r n o & spammers Jake 2007-01-18 22:25:42 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: yes lol 2007-01-18 22:25:50 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: any night will work as most of them are open chats, no special topic 2007-01-18 22:25:57 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: You don't sound like a bad people Jake 2007-01-18 22:26:10 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: just wait :D 2007-01-18 22:26:22 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: be sure to come every Thurs. Debbie! 2007-01-18 22:26:28 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: you don't do l..... Jake, that makes you bad lol 2007-01-18 22:26:47 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: :D :D 2007-01-18 22:26:52 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: no, that makes me good, wanting to save the plants of the world from the mad surgeons! 2007-01-18 22:27:02 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: lol 2007-01-18 22:27:07 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: what's correct you all, y'all or yall LOL 2007-01-18 22:27:09 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we do occasionally get just plain goofey here Debbie, you've been warned! LOL 2007-01-18 22:27:19 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: y'all, it's a contraction of you and all 2007-01-18 22:27:21 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: either 2007-01-18 22:27:26 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: yall 2007-01-18 22:27:35 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: u are OK jake and cool 2007-01-18 22:27:48 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: new that would get a response LOL 2007-01-18 22:27:58 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Millie, aren't you the one who called and scolded me? :D 2007-01-18 22:28:02 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: goofey is gook!!! 2007-01-18 22:28:09 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: LOL 2007-01-18 22:28:17 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: good!!! :D :D 2007-01-18 22:28:29 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes as u won't grow L23432 2007-01-18 22:28:32 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we're all going to scold you if you don't start putting down leaves Jake! 2007-01-18 22:28:56 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Jakes says leaf is a four letter word 2007-01-18 22:29:02 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: oh she said the bad word LOL 2007-01-18 22:29:10 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Jana!?!?! I'm shocked 2007-01-18 22:29:11 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Am I by myself with all the experts now?? 2007-01-18 22:29:23 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: no Jake WILL LEARN how it is done 2007-01-18 22:29:25 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: sure I did, I'm not afraid of Jake! 2007-01-18 22:29:38 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: no expert here 2007-01-18 22:29:38 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: no, none of us are experts! We all have more to learn 2007-01-18 22:29:41 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: and yes I called him 2007-01-18 22:29:42 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Tony, if I learn, that's less money for you 2007-01-18 22:29:57 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: oh well, all for a good cause 2007-01-18 22:30:12 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you're just having too much fun NOT growing leaves, that why you won't do it! LOL 2007-01-18 22:30:19 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: we do not care LOL Dont want the money just want u to learn 2007-01-18 22:30:21 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I'm definitely not an expert. 2007-01-18 22:30:28 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Debbie I am just an old newbie 2007-01-18 22:30:29 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Debbie, I can honestly and seriously say, you're talking to some very knowledgable and wonderful people 2007-01-18 22:30:49 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Growing leaves is easy - it has to be or I couldn't do it. 2007-01-18 22:30:49 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: not me, I've never shown in an AVSA show 2007-01-18 22:31:02 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I know more 'cause I screwed up more 2007-01-18 22:31:05 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: does not matter Jana 2007-01-18 22:31:12 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Most of my leaves rotted 2007-01-18 22:31:26 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: Me to I messed up ral bad several times 2007-01-18 22:31:28 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Debbie, all of mine did, several times 2007-01-18 22:31:39 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I lost an order of 25 in less than a week LOL 2007-01-18 22:31:40 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: so now I let Tony grow them lol 2007-01-18 22:32:04 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: we all have lost leaves 2007-01-18 22:32:15 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: I had bugs and lost the hole collection also lost air in 110 and lost another collection 2007-01-18 22:32:48 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Tony gave me my first named leaves, LOTS of them -- I killed every one! :( 2007-01-18 22:32:49 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I guess I've just been lucky. I put them down in peralite and keep them wet. I've only had a couple rot. 2007-01-18 22:32:51 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: That's bad Millie 2007-01-18 22:32:58 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: over 150 plants each time 2007-01-18 22:33:23 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: yes but now Millie has some of the most incredible plants (I know cause I got some from her) 2007-01-18 22:33:24 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: your doing real good Bertha 2007-01-18 22:33:25 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: yes it is that is why I pust the things I know work 2007-01-18 22:33:34 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we've all killed our share of AV & leaves, it's part of the learning process 2007-01-18 22:34:11 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: it sure is nothing wrong with that Learning is priceless 2007-01-18 22:34:38 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: throw enough mud (or spaggetti) against the wall and some of it will stick LOL 2007-01-18 22:34:42 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I have good luck with leaves but I've killed a lot of the babies. I think I seperated them while they were too small. 2007-01-18 22:34:47 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: Debbie, they're being too modest, they know a lot and are happy to share it with newbies 2007-01-18 22:34:52 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Bertha, I'll try perlite next 2007-01-18 22:35:04 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: well All I need to get off eyes are tired Thanks Tony good group Night all and Hugs and God Bless 2007-01-18 22:35:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we've all done that too Bertha, we get in a hurry for them to grow up 2007-01-18 22:35:07 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: that should be the motto here...Learning is Priceless 2007-01-18 22:35:15 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: g'night Millie, stay warm 2007-01-18 22:35:24 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: g'nite Millie! 2007-01-18 22:35:31 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Nite Millie 2007-01-18 22:35:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Millie 2007-01-18 22:35:45 [Message] Millie/Ca -> VioletReflections: will try still cold as well colder then I would like. LOL 2007-01-18 22:35:46 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Debbie, let the babies get a little larger and they will be easier to handle and just use the best, biggest 2 or 3 2007-01-18 22:35:49 [Disconnect] Millie/Ca 2007-01-18 22:35:51 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Debbie, I followed the instructions on Rachels for starting leaves. I just use perlite instead of vermiculte. 2007-01-18 22:36:49 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: the scrawney ones will still be scrawney a year from now 2007-01-18 22:37:04 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: at first you will save every single baby, then after months of having to 'baby' the tiny sickly ones -- you'll learn really quick to trash the runts -- they're nnot like puppies! 2007-01-18 22:37:08 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I'm tring some in vermiculite now. I've got a bunch to cut off Rob's Antique Rose, so I'll try water, verm, per, and mix 2007-01-18 22:37:25 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: and what you going to do with 17 of the same variety LOL 2007-01-18 22:37:40 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: you tell us Tony! LOL LOL LOL LOL 2007-01-18 22:38:12 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Learn what's works!!:D 2007-01-18 22:38:19 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: run out of room in a hurry 2007-01-18 22:38:32 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: My emotioncons don't work!! 2007-01-18 22:38:33 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: that's why you run out of Solo cups and find the compost pile LOL 2007-01-18 22:38:36 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: Tony had more duplicates than anyone I know of -- that isn't growing for their club 2007-01-18 22:38:56 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: put a space between !!! and :D 2007-01-18 22:39:53 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: but that's a good thing cause he ends up selling some of the dups 2007-01-18 22:39:55 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: don't even have a club 2007-01-18 22:40:00 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: try again Debbie, with a space 2007-01-18 22:40:16 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: right Jake, good for you! LOL 2007-01-18 22:40:21 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: LOL :D 2007-01-18 22:40:30 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: OK :o 2007-01-18 22:40:35 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: just figured out how to do that 2007-01-18 22:40:36 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: YYEEEAAA! 2007-01-18 22:40:44 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: Bertha what are you favorite type avs...semi, standards,etc 2007-01-18 22:40:51 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: That is a good thing because Tony sells great plants. 2007-01-18 22:40:57 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Hey, yal are smart!!! :? 2007-01-18 22:41:11 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: not really, just had practice 2007-01-18 22:41:16 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: cute too lol 2007-01-18 22:41:51 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: if you think i'm cute -- you're either blind or haven't seen my photo in the album! :O 2007-01-18 22:41:56 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: :? Didn't realize his eyes move 2007-01-18 22:41:57 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I've been lookin for cute!! 2007-01-18 22:42:58 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: maybe Jake was speaking for himself! LOL 2007-01-18 22:43:00 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: maybe her eyes Tony 2007-01-18 22:43:03 [Logout] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 22:43:06 [Login] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 22:43:06 [IP] berthak_AR: 72.161.77.200 2007-01-18 22:43:06 [Join Room] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 22:43:09 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: This one too *) 2007-01-18 22:43:12 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: WB Bertha! 2007-01-18 22:43:16 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: could be but she didn't wink LOL 2007-01-18 22:44:00 [Logout] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 22:44:02 [Login] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 22:44:02 [IP] berthak_AR: 72.161.77.200 2007-01-18 22:44:03 [Join Room] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections 2007-01-18 22:44:05 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: sorry folks, but I have a kitchen to clean, had dinner guests (rib roast, cheesecake, yummy!) 2007-01-18 22:44:08 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: ;) is that a wink ? 2007-01-18 22:44:18 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: yes 2007-01-18 22:44:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: nite Jana 2007-01-18 22:44:27 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: night Jana 2007-01-18 22:44:27 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: g'nite Bertha, Brenda, Debbie, Jake & Tony! 2007-01-18 22:44:37 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Jana 2007-01-18 22:44:38 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Yummie!! Night Jana 2007-01-18 22:45:01 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: we had more than just that! But that made the biggest mess, LOL 2007-01-18 22:45:07 [Message] Jana in Indiana -> VioletReflections: bye 2007-01-18 22:45:17 [Disconnect] Jana in Indiana 2007-01-18 22:46:07 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: well how about fert., putting down leaves and water and pH for next time? 2007-01-18 22:46:17 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Sounds good. 2007-01-18 22:46:33 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Do those PH testers you can get at Low's work? 2007-01-18 22:46:34 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: sounds good to me too 2007-01-18 22:46:42 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: that will work 2007-01-18 22:47:31 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: not sure, Got a meter, but no solution to calibrate it with. Maybe pH papers? 2007-01-18 22:48:11 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also maybe cheaper 2007-01-18 22:48:12 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I've been wanted to test mine since I'm using part coir. 2007-01-18 22:48:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: Jana would say check out the fish dept. at Wally Mart 2007-01-18 22:49:14 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: That's a good idea, never thought of that 2007-01-18 22:49:31 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: I think I'm gonna head towards bed 2007-01-18 22:49:34 [Message] Jake TX -> VioletReflections: g'night all 2007-01-18 22:49:52 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: nite Jake 2007-01-18 22:50:00 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: do you put your wet soil in the test tube 2007-01-18 22:50:02 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: was a lab tech in a hospital and they always checked it with a known standard, but have not found one for a meter 2007-01-18 22:50:09 [Logout] Jake TX 2007-01-18 22:51:01 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: will have to get paper and check the meter against it 2007-01-18 22:51:25 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: How about suckers?? 2007-01-18 22:51:45 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: How do you get suckers off if you wanna grow them? 2007-01-18 22:51:46 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: even if it's within +/- 0.5 it would work 2007-01-18 22:52:25 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: how big is the sucker 2007-01-18 22:52:43 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: how many leaves 2007-01-18 22:53:02 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: use a razor, nut pick, cuticle remover (wooden) and just pin it to soil mix. Use a hair pin or paper clip to keep it in contact with soil 2007-01-18 22:53:23 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Looks like about 3 leaves, 2 are about 1/2" or better 2007-01-18 22:53:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: should be OK, Deb 2007-01-18 22:54:05 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I use a pencil to get that size off 2007-01-18 22:54:07 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: also suckers are the only way to propigate chimeras 2007-01-18 22:54:22 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Will it grow babies like a leaf? 2007-01-18 22:54:50 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: put it in the soil, probably no babies but another plant 2007-01-18 22:55:09 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Yea, I wanna practice on this noid that's got suckers before I try my chimera. 2007-01-18 22:55:36 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: bagging the sucker is good 2007-01-18 22:55:36 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: if you get the chimera to grow another, send me one LOL 2007-01-18 22:56:32 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Well, I'm gonna try it!! 2007-01-18 22:57:03 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Tony, you can buy em all day long on Ebay for a mere 250.00!! LOL 2007-01-18 22:57:04 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: getter' done 2007-01-18 22:57:26 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: if you bag it you won't have to worry about over watering it 2007-01-18 22:57:30 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: right like I didn't get thatmuch for Christmas 2007-01-18 22:58:15 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Brenda, do ya put a few vent holes in the bag? 2007-01-18 22:58:21 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: would really NOT want to pay $50+ for a plant and have it croak 2007-01-18 22:58:44 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Me neither Tony 2007-01-18 22:58:55 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: no,just keep a check on it. open if need be for a few hours 2007-01-18 22:59:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: bag it and open the bag to the air if humidity drops inside 2007-01-18 22:59:28 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Use AV mix? 2007-01-18 22:59:41 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I'd try the mix 2007-01-18 22:59:43 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: I'll never have one because of the prices lol 2007-01-18 23:00:22 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I usually check eBay daily and can not believe the $$$ 2007-01-18 23:00:29 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I got one for 6.00 2007-01-18 23:00:39 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: really 2007-01-18 23:00:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: where 2007-01-18 23:00:47 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: and then shipping for $10 2007-01-18 23:01:07 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: on ebay 2007-01-18 23:01:38 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Shippin was 9.00 for three, then 1.00 after that. 2007-01-18 23:01:40 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: can sent 2# or more for $10 2007-01-18 23:01:58 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I don't buy from people making money off shipping 2007-01-18 23:02:17 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: I think that is a real rip off 2007-01-18 23:02:43 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: That is a rip off. 2007-01-18 23:02:45 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: it is 2007-01-18 23:03:29 [Message] Tony /IL -> VioletReflections: well going to call it a night. Have a good weekend and will post the topics for next week. Glad y'all made it 2007-01-18 23:03:45 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: night Tony 2007-01-18 23:03:50 [Disconnect] Tony /IL 2007-01-18 23:03:59 [Message] Brenda Al -> VioletReflections: nite Tony and ladies 2007-01-18 23:04:02 [Logout] Brenda Al 2007-01-18 23:04:03 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I had a bad experience with ebay so I don't think I'll buy any more violets form there 2007-01-18 23:04:25 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I haven't had a problem yet 2007-01-18 23:05:04 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: It took forever to get the plants and when I got them they looked horrible. 2007-01-18 23:05:28 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I just got into AVs in late Oct, so venders had quit shipping. Ebay was about the only place to get any. 2007-01-18 23:06:16 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I bought some leaves from ebay and had good luck with that. I think you just have to be careful who you buy from. 2007-01-18 23:06:45 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I bought a bunch of plants from Tony and they were great. 2007-01-18 23:07:02 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: The shipping was really reasonable too. 2007-01-18 23:07:32 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I'll have to try to find where Tony sells from. 2007-01-18 23:07:37 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I haven't bought anything from any of the other group members but I can definitly recommend tony. 2007-01-18 23:08:13 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: When he has plants for sale he lists them on the Violet Reflections message site. 2007-01-18 23:08:16 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: The leaves I bought on Ebay were terrible. LOL 2007-01-18 23:08:30 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Really. That's too bad. 2007-01-18 23:09:24 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Is he commercail? 2007-01-18 23:09:24 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Did you let the seller know that you weren't happy with them? 2007-01-18 23:09:51 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Tony? No he isn't a commercial seller. 2007-01-18 23:10:11 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Yes I did, and she's supposed to send more when it warms up. 2007-01-18 23:10:35 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: Maybe I can learn how to not rot them by then!! 2007-01-18 23:11:27 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: What did you plant them in? 2007-01-18 23:11:52 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: My regular potting mix I've been using for AVs 2007-01-18 23:12:32 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: 1 pt coir, 1 pt AV mix, 3 pts perlite, 1/2 pt verm. 2007-01-18 23:14:41 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I use perlite and have had good luck with that. I have a friend who uses potting mix, she puts them in solo cups and then puts the cup in a zip lock bag. She says you don't have to water them that way. 2007-01-18 23:16:12 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I'm gonna try the perlite next. Do the babies do good after you pot em up? 2007-01-18 23:16:54 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I used the samll plastic trays that strawberries come in. I filled them with perlite and put my leaves in the perlite I water them and set the trays in a pan with water in it. I keep them sitting in water all the time. 2007-01-18 23:17:46 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I've lost a few of the babies but I think it was because I seperated them while they were too small. 2007-01-18 23:18:01 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Most of them are doing good. 2007-01-18 23:18:42 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: You put holes in the plastic tray? 2007-01-18 23:19:21 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: They already had holes in them. 2007-01-18 23:19:34 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: You would need holes in whatever you use. 2007-01-18 23:20:05 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: So that they can take up water from the bottom. 2007-01-18 23:20:09 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I guess you can put several in each tray 2007-01-18 23:20:21 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: leaves I mean. 2007-01-18 23:21:00 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: Yeah. I put 3 or 4 depending on the size of the tray. 2007-01-18 23:22:03 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: I'll give that a try. Thanks 2007-01-18 23:23:33 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: I didn't realize it was so late. Guess I better call it a night. 2007-01-18 23:23:40 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: IT was good talking to you. 2007-01-18 23:23:47 [Message] berthak_AR -> VioletReflections: See ya later. 2007-01-18 23:24:00 [Message] Debbie -> VioletReflections: You too Bertha!! 2007-01-18 23:24:05 [Logout] berthak_AR 2007-01-18 23:24:09 [Logout] Debbie