Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2009, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,535
s'pose
was in the art world a very long time, but not great with people so all energy was thrown into inanimate stuff, pity cos would have liked to have been creative in helping others but instead i like...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2009, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,535
garden storage ideas?
looking for something not ugly to store cushions and recliner cushions overnight. and maybe to give me extra storage for other things.
but basically not to be heaving back to house dog blankets my...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2009, 01:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,231
how to rid 'mile a minute?
It seems to be coming over my wall from other side and down my neighbours trellis, i have to get rid of this quick, i only have a smalll patch and this is serious invasive stuff.
xminnie pal
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2009, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,794
decoupage
this is fantastic and so absorbing. idea is to look for images anywhere, even on wrapping paper and cover areas in cut design and varnish over.
I have seen amazing decoupage on old furniture, doors...
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Forum: Home Improvements
19-07-2009, 12:45 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 32,141
when i say lilac
there really is a very small masonry part of front of cottage, but i was thinking of a very light dusky lilac not strong colours at all, the great thing being there is so little to cover, if it is...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
19-07-2009, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 57,099
bleach tomorrow
Seriously worried now about my chis, so its to be a bleach scrubbing day tomorrow, er, is that thick bleach or just thin bleach, daft question this seems, and although i have not drunk in over 30yrs...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
18-07-2009, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 29,770
ground bird bad
thanks for that info, Etann, oh, have i got that right? its the patio person here ok!
My bird bath is on the ground until i can find a fallen tree trunk which i can use as a base. I must lift it off...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
18-07-2009, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 57,099
Brains then!
they must have brains then if they can be so choosey!!!
xxminnie pal.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
17-07-2009, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 57,099
bit worried - chihuahua
I have two, one is 'normal' the other food obsessed. that one, the psychologically challenged has been 'off' and not eating her food and seems fatter but not herself.
I cant watch all the time, I am...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
17-07-2009, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 57,099
Priceless!
that last post had me in absolute knots of laughter!
Gee, humans put glass on top of walls to keep out unwanted humans, well bit illegal now, but deterrants which dont kill I am all for.
slugs like...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
15-07-2009, 10:13 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 57,099
Slug Problem
Yes, you know i am in a confined concrete yard, well I am not but the slugs are!
My yard is all concrete with a raised bed at the end. I think the concrete is not allowing the heavy rain to drain...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
14-07-2009, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,524
thanks mandolin
hi, this sounds great!
sorry i havent replied before now, my computer was down, big time.
xminnie pal.
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Forum: Home Improvements
11-07-2009, 09:38 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,175
thats great!
thanks for such a quick reply.
thats great. My deceased Ma gave it to me, you know the way you dont want to dump these things?
minnie pal
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Forum: Home Improvements
11-07-2009, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,175
laminate/chipboard wardrobe-to paint?
Yes, tis sad! I have had it since moving home and its sentimental but can you paint 80's laminate fake wood chipboard? I want it to be cream now, I have plans but first want to know if it can be...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
10-07-2009, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 20,902
bottles
I didnt know you could 'spray paint' glass, what kinda paint did you use.
these look really good, and i learnt something here!
xminnie pal
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
10-07-2009, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 196,115
renovation
This is a very well shared renovation. I really enjoyed looking at the pics and all you have to say. Perserverance certainly pays!!!!
thanks for putting it on for us.
minnie pal
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
10-07-2009, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 18,523
Great
these are LOVELY!
Yeh, the 70's was a great era, i have to say, but maybe i am biased.
they look really really good,
minnie pal
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
09-07-2009, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,109
veggie planting
thanks slunney for all that info, i will start experiementing straight away!!
xminnie pal
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
09-07-2009, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
great mandolin
Thanks for answering mandolin! i look forward to hearing from you.
would it be ok if you PM me on this? I am not sure STILL how to work this site but one thing for sure, i seem to get notified when...
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Forum: Home Improvements
05-07-2009, 11:38 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 32,141
ummmmm.....
donno about that! Have to say we are not talking about a lot of WALL, its a 'borrower' or lilliputian pad!
xminnie pal
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
05-07-2009, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
I'm thick!
didnt quite get what you meant by your last bracketed sentence, but if i am included in being a 'receiver' i can meet up for a clip or two.
just wasnt sure thats why i ask so wont be presumptuous...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2009, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,524
*****heaps to ask, am overwhelmed******
new naked concrete yard, need to know where to buy VERY cheaply such things as water barrels, feeders, trellis, ground cover, plants, all things 'garden' and of course how to get for nought!!!!
So...
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2009, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
me too!
Only, I am clueless too, so we can be clueless together.
I dont know how to propogate from clippings but willing to learn and share and will try as well if i get 'the knowledge' on anything i will...
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Forum: Before & After (Upcycling)
04-07-2009, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 29,770
Bubbles! MEEEEE!!!??
Hi there bubbles, i am curious to know who you are as i introduced you to this site, according to your good self, will you PM me and let me know who bubbles is!!
xxminnie pal.
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Forum: Green Tips & Green Fingers
04-07-2009, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 15,845
hey for clippings!
i am now in my concrete jungle and if anyone around my area as mentioned around dun laoghaire has any clippings etc and would like to recycle this way, I am certainly keen.
xxminnie pal
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