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Posted on: June 3, 2011 12:35 pm
Edited on: June 3, 2011 7:38 pm
Walsh's departure means dark days back for Knicks
Donnie Walsh came to New York determined to restore honor to the Knicks and steer them off a decade-long path of destruction toward one with the promise of success.
He will not get to finish the job. The theater of the absurd that is Madison Square Garden swallowed up one of the gentlemen of the sport Friday, sent one of the most respected basketball men in history fleeing for the exits.
The news Friday that Walsh will step down from his post as team president when his contract expires June 30 is a devastating blow to the franchise that he nearly singlehandedly resurrected. Gone is the man who cleared nearly $30 million in cap space, built a foundation around two superstar players, invited legends from the past back under the spotlight of the Garden, and gave Knicks fans hope that the days of dysfunction were over.
The story behind Walsh's quiet negotiations for a new contract in recent months made Friday's news all the more disturbing. Walsh, 70, was not seeking multiple years or millions at this stage of his basketball life. He was seeking autonomy over basketball decisions – the same autonomy that Garden chairman James Dolan publicly promised he would have when he was introduced in the spring of 2008 as the man who would save the Knicks from themselves.
"The more we talked about it, the more I realized I didn't want a multi-year deal," Walsh said. "I can understand why he'd want that. I just realized I probably wasn't the guy to go forward with."
As recently as midweek, sources said Walsh's situation was either going to result in a two-year extension -- possibly with a team option for a third year -- or Walsh moving back to Indiana, though not necessarily retiring. Dolan's statement Friday described Walsh's decision to leave as mutual, while Walsh said he had lost the "energy" required to do the job.
Walsh will stay on as a consultant and head up the search for his replacement, which immediately could focus on the two best candidates not tied to teams: former Trail Blazers executive Kevin Pritchard and former Hornets GM Jeff Bower. Former Cavs GM and current Spurs executive Danny Ferry also is expected to be considered, and a name to watch is Timberwolves assistant GM Tony Ronzone, whose strong international presence and close relationships with the stars of Team USA could be appealing to Dolan. Ronzone also has a working relationship with Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni through USA Basketball. D'Antoni has one year left on his contract.
Former Nuggets GM Mark Warkentien, whose consulting contract with the Knicks expires June 30, has to be considered a viable candidate.
Besides who will replace Walsh, the key issue hovering over this stunning development is what assurances he was seeking that he didn't receive. Money was "never a big issue" for Walsh in the months-long discussions about his future, said a person familiar with the negotiations. In fact, despite widespread reports that Dolan insisted on a 40 percent pay cut for Walsh, the person familiar with the matter said it was Walsh who volunteered to take a substantial pay cut next season in anticipation of a lockout. His concern, the person said, was making sure the rest of the front-office staff -- whose contracts also expire June 30 -- would be taken care of during the work stoppage. Glen Grunwald, the senior vice president of basketball operations, will stay with the team as interim GM during the search for Walsh's replacement.
Throughout Walsh's discussions with Dolan about his future, it was clear from multiple sources with knowledge of the talks that Walsh would not stay with the Knicks if A) he would not have final say over basketball decisions, or B) there was a chance he could be overruled by the Garden's many agenda-driven outside influences. The most sinister of those was former team president Isiah Thomas, who remains in close communication with Dolan and in the MSG chairman's circle of trust – despite running the franchise into the ground and turning the Knicks into a league-wide embarrassment.
"They were a joke for six years," a rival team executive said Friday. "What Donnie has done for that organization, you've got to be kidding me. Come on. The whole world has paid attention to basketball in New York because of the guy – in a positive way."
Thomas, whose attempted hiring as a consultant by Dolan last summer was nixed by league rules forbidding an NCAA coach to serve in such a role, is not coming back to run the Knicks, sources maintain. But he continues to have Dolan's ear, not to mention the desire to return to the Garden. And while Walsh dismissed the notion that Thomas had anything to do with his decision to leave, the idea of Thomas back-channeling decisions with Dolan would not be palatable to any executive of Walsh's experience and track record.
"The whole thing was going to come down to whether he was going to have autonomy," said a person with knowledge of the discussions. "That's what this was about."
Walsh's replacement faces the challenging task of adding pieces to complement Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony, the two stars Walsh landed with the cap space he spent 2 1-2 years demolishing. But Stoudemire and Anthony will combine to make $36.7 million next season; add Chauncey Billups' $14.2 million, and that figure rises to $50.9 million for three players. That's more than Miami's Big Three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh are scheduled to make next season, leaving the Knicks the ability to add only minimum-salaried players or those who'd except the mid-level exception -- if there is such a thing in the new collective bargaining agreement. And with the haul of assets Walsh had to give up to land Anthony, the Knicks have few short-term assets to offer in trades aimed at filling their needs for a defensive-minded big man, elite shooting guard, and eventual replacement at point guard for Billups.
That predicament, viewed through the prism of Walsh's departure, only fuels speculation that Dolan hijacked the Anthony trade talks and ordered Walsh to make a trade he didn't want to make -- not at that price, anyway. Walsh again deflected that notion Friday, but a person with knowledge of the trade talks between New York and Denver said Dolan played a prominent role in the deal.
"Donnie had a good hold of it, but I think Dolan had the intentions," the person said. "Dolan wanted Melo at all costs. It was 100 percent Dolan who was the one with an all-costs Melo type thing. And Donnie was saying, 'This would be a good trade, but let's do it the right way."
He did everything the right way in three years rebuilding the Knicks, a job that now goes to someone else to finish.
Category: NBA
Posted on: July 17, 2010 11:20 pm
Edited on: July 19, 2010 12:38 am
Pritchard joins Hornets' interview list
LAS VEGAS -- In a fast-moving search for a general manager to replace the fired Jeff Bower, Hornets officials have interviewed former Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard, former Suns executive David Griffin and Wizards executive Tommy Sheppard, with the intention of further escalating their search early next week, sources with knowledge of the situation told CBSSports.com.
Griffin, who left the Suns' front office in the wake of team president Steve Kerr's departure, joins Sheppard, Pritchard and Spurs executive Dell Demps on the list of candidates Hornets president Hugh Weber has spoken with about the job. Demps has met twice with Hornets officials, including having dinner with coach Monty Williams Friday night. Demps and Williams were teammates in San Antonio and have been friends ever since. Sheppard, the top assistant under GM Ernie Grunfeld, is a rising star among NBA execs and was instrumental in quickly and responsibly slashing the Wizards' payroll after the Gilbert Arenas situation last season. Pritchard interviewed for the job Saturday, two people familiar with the Hornets' search told CBSSports.com.
Due to their relationship, Demps is believed to be a prohibitive favorite for the job -- but also is a strong candidate to be installed as the personnel man under incoming Suns president Lob Babby, a former player agent who is scheduled to arrive in Phoenix Monday to be fornally introduced as the team's new head of basketball operations.
The Hornets also have expressed interest in former Trail Blazers execs Kevin Pritchard and Tom Penn and former Kings assistant GM Jason Levien. Also, Bucks assistant GM Jeff Weltman is expected to be on the Hornets' radar. Weber flew back to New Orleans Sunday, and the Hornets are hoping to have a GM in place by midweek or the end of the week, sources say.
Category: NBA
Posted on: July 16, 2010 11:15 pm
Hornets' coach to sit down with Paul
LAS VEGAS -- Hornets coach Monty Williams has read the reports indicating that Chris Paul is unhappy in New Orleans. But the Hornets' first-year coach isn't going to believe it until he hears it from his superstar point guard's mouth.
Williams plans to sit down with Paul for a face-to-face meeting in the near future in an effort to clear the air about the point guard's concerns and sell him on his vision.
"I want him to feel as excited as I am about where we're going," Williams said after watching the Hornets' Summer League team Friday. "We have a bit of a new vision that I think is something that he can be excited about – and not just from an on-the-court standpoint. We're working to get this thing continuing in the right direction."
Despite the fact that Wiliams has yet to coach a game for the Hornets, he already finds himself as the organization's lone basketball figure in the midst of a chaotic summer. The Hornets fired GM Jeff Bower this week and are in the process of hiring his replacement. Team president High Weber has scheduled interviews with Wizards assistant GM Tommy Sheppard and Kings assistant GM Jason Levien, and already has spoken with Spurs executive Dell Demps. Weber also wants to discuss the opening with former Trail Blazers execs Kevin Pritchard and Tom Penn, as well as former Suns exec David Griffin, sources said.
Meanwhile, Paul was quoted earlier this month as saying that he's "open to being traded" if the Hornets aren't committed to winning and competing with the Lakers, Celtics and other top teams.
"All I've seen from him is that he wants to win," Williams said. "All that other stuff, I've never seen him say anything. Every article has been somebody speculating or someone from inside the camp. I don't have a camp. I've got me and my wife and my kids, so I don't even know how that works. All I've seen for him is that he wants to win. I hope so, because that's what we want. That's not my personality to jump on some rumor or conjecture. The things he tells me straight up, that's what I believe."
A specific date for Williams' sitdown with his disgruntled point guard has not been set, and Williams doesn't want to intrude on Paul's summer -- which gets more interesting by the day. Last week, it was reported that Paul toasted to forming "our own Big Three" in New York with Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony at Anthony's wedding. Williams spoke with Paul about his vision for the team after he was hired, but that was before Paul's recent comments.
"I tend to let guys do their things in the summer time," Williams said. "I don't want to get down his back with all my plans and let my excitement get in the way of his summer. I had a chance to spend a week with him two weeks ago and we had a chance to talk about a lot of stuff. He's on the same page with us and I'm excited about working with him."
Category: NBA
Tags: Chris Paul, Hornets, Jeff Bower, Monty Williams
Posted on: July 15, 2010 3:08 pm
Two key questions about Warriors sale
LAS VEGAS -- The Warriors going to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob instead of Oracle CEO Larry Ellison can certainly be viewed as an upset. But not nearly as upsetting to Warriors fans as something else that could result from the transfer of power from Chris Cohan: A decision by the new guys to leave bad enough alone and keep the decision-making tandem of Don Nelson and Larry Riley in place.
Immediately upon approval of the NBA's Board of Governors, the easiest and best decision Guber and Lacob could make would be cleaning out the Warriors' dysfunctional front office and starting over again. There are plenty of good candidates for both jobs available.
The coaching position would be easy to fill. The Warriors have been grooming assistant coach Keith Smart to replace Nelson for a while now, and he'd be the perfect choice to finally get the job.
As for GM, this summer has been open season on general managers in the NBA, so the list of qualified people to replace Riley is lengthy: Kevin Pritchard, Rod Thorn, Danny Ferry, Jeff Bower and David Griffin are all free agents. Jerry West, whose name has long been associated with a possible takeover of the Warriors, would be a home run -- if he's willing to get back into the grind. Even if he isn't, a tandem of West and Griffin, who worked together in Memphis, would be a solid 1-2 punch. West would restore class and vision to the organization, and Griffin -- who has a keen eye for talent and a deep understanding of the salary-cap and CBA, at least in its current form -- would be an ace in the day-to-day GM role.
Pritchard and Ferry haven't aggressively pursued any of the numerous GM openings to this point, leading to speculation that they're waiting for a more prestigious job to come along. Despite the aimless wandering of the Warriors in recent years under Nellie and Riley, there are few NBA locales more desirable than the Bay Area and few jobs with as much potential to make a meaningful imprint. From that standpoint, reviving the Warriors has West's name -- and logo -- written all over it. But it's not entirely clear if West, 72, wants to return to a front-office role. Sources familiar with Thorn's decision to step down in New Jersey said the longtime Nets boss was under the distinct impression that West, a relentless workaholic during his glory days as an NBA team executive, finally had come to enjoy retirement. Seeing West finally embrace being out of the spotlight appealed to Thorn, 69, on a certain level.
The other aspect of the Warriors' sale that warrants a mention in today's news cycle is the price: $450 million, a record for an NBA franchise that surpassed the previous mark of $401 million paid by Robert Sarver for the Suns in 2004. One of the key sticking points in the negotiations between owners and players on a new collective bargaining agreement is the escalating value of NBA franchises. If the league's financial system is so broken, the players argue, why would someone pay nearly a half-billion dollars to join the club?
But the disagreement runs deeper than that. In an interview with CBSSports.com Wednesday, NBPA executive director Billy Hunter said a point of contention in reconciling commissioner David Stern's latest assertion that the league lost $370 million during the 2009-10 season is the cost associated with buying and owning the teams. Hunter said the league's finances include such expenses as interest and depreciation, which he views as costs that should be borne by the owners and not the players. The Warriors' sale is the perfect example of why such costs shouldn't be used as an excuse to cut player salaries. Here is the simple reason why:
Cohan bought the Warriors for $119 million in 1995. His capital gain of $331 million, less expenses, is his to keep. If the owners want to count interest and depreciation expenses in the formula that determines player salaries, then the players should receive a cut of the profit when owners sell their teams. The owners, for obvious reasons, would never agree to such an arrangement. The players, for equally obvious reasons, should never allow the expenses associated with investing in the purchases of NBA teams to be taken out of their pockets at the bargaining table.
"You can't expect the players to pay for the damn franchise," Hunter sad. "You can't tell me we have obligation to pay for your franchise and then split the difference with you."
Just a couple of things to think about as you digest the news of the Golden State Warriors becoming the highest-priced franchise ever purchased in NBA history.
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Posted on: February 18, 2009 11:32 pm
Edited on: February 19, 2009 12:28 am
Hornets-Thunder trade rescinded (UPDATE)
Tyson Chandler is going back to New Orleans after the Hornets-Thunder trade was rescinded late Wednesday night because the 7-1 centerpiece was not cleared by Oklahoma City doctors.
In a stunning development announced shortly after 11 p.m. EST, the trade sending Chandler to the Thunder for the expiring contracts of Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox, plus the rights to 2008 second-round pick DeVon Hardin, was voided. It wasn't clear what issue Thunder doctors discovered, but it doesn't matter. The deal's off.
"We welcome Tyson back with open arms," Hornets general manager Jeff Bower said in a statement released by the team. "We went into this trade to garner more frontcourt depth to add to our team as we continue our push towards the playoffs. We expect Tyson and the rest of our big guys to step up to the challenge."
Thunder GM Sam Presti said in a statement: "During the course of the physical examination and outside consultations, some questions arose that gave us cause for concern. We felt that this course of action was the best for our organization."
UPDATE: Yahoo! Sports reports that the injury in question is turf toe, which Chandler had surgically repaired a couple of years ago. Regardless, the next question is this: Where do the Hornets turn now to get the luxury tax and payroll savings they thought they'd achieved with the Chandler deal?
The cash-strapped Hornets thought they were going to save almost $12 million next season and close to $25 over the next two years by trading Chandler. The only way they can clear that much money without tearing up their team is to part with Peja Stojakovic, who is due almost $30 million over the next two years. The trade deadline just became a lot more interesting.
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Protecting/cleaning fabric of outdoor cushions
We have some new cushions for the chairs on the front porch. The covers are not removable so I can't toss them in the washer.
Anyone know the best product to use to protect the fabric from dust/dirt that blows around, and to clean the fabric when it gets dusty/dirty?
I put on a protectant (303 Aerospace Protectant) that I get at a local boating store. My covers are an off white color that I sprayed last year. They have been out there all summer and also during contruction of the new patio. Little soap and a brush and they look clean. It makes them repel the water and dirt. I also use this stuff on the interior carpets of new vehicles when I purchase them.
I do take them in during the winter months. (Keeps the squirrels from using them as filling for their nests.) Heads up that if you purchase this it does take a lot of this stuff. You need to saturate the material. So much better than Scotchguard.
Jenn I went out in the garage and looked for the bottle. The actual name is 303 High Tech Fabric Guard Water Repellent. It is recommended by Sunbrella. They also make a 303 protectant for vinyl.
I wouldn't stray far from housefairy's recommendation - not that you were going to! Most outdoor fabric can handle cleaning with a mild dishwashing liquid/soap and rinsed well before storing, anything near the detergent classification can damage the waterproof coating.
Just thought I'd second her protectant advice. Lol. When I was looking at new outdoor furniture this spring some labels indicated "spot clean only". I was aghast.


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My adenium has been neglected! please help!!!!!!
My Desert rose is about 7 years old, and up until about a month ago I thought it was doing fine! Don't get me wrong, its healthy, green, and flowers very well but you will notice in my photos it needs a good hair cut and it needs to be relocated.
Like I said, I thought it was fine until I started forum surfing for info on seedlings and came across all of the beautiful specimens everyone has on here.
I got the plant when it was about 2 years old, I repotted it and then just watered it......
I have a few questions...
It has a seed pod on it should I wait to transplant it or will it handle the move ok?
I have learnt from my 'surfing' that I shouldn't prune and re-pot at the same time, how long should I wait? And can I chop all of the branches at the same time or should I wait between cutting?
I should get some photos up so you can see what im talking about.
This post was edited by sam401 on Sat, Dec 7, 13 at 22:44
You are in your summer months at this time I believe, correct.
You still have time to wait out the seed pod opening prior to transplanting and/or pruning. When the seed pod completes, then repot it and give it a pruning. The pruning is all subjective, but they do respond well to a pruning.
Your DR doesn't look neglected to me, nice plant! Looks like a great new pot for it, too. FYI, I think good advice says not to cut all branches drastically at one time but I have cut all super long branches down to a few inches before and it has always branched and leafed out great afterwards. Like Rick said, they seem to always do great after pruning. Please post pics after the repot, we would like to see.
Hello Rick and Heather!
Yes we are in summer here, its nice an hot and humid. The seed pod is taking its time, its going on 3 months and its still not open. I suppose it'll open when it's ready.
Thanks to both of you for your good advice, and I definitely will post updates for you.
I cant wait to see whats going on under the dirt!
Thanks again
Sam I would remove the bag off the pod. I had put nets on mine this summer and here it was rainy and humid. One of my pods rotted as it did not truly dry out. I used twist ties and kept an eye on them. I cut this one off right after the photo. Welcome Paula
That is quite a find of a interesting root structure. Very nice.
You could use the same pot as I would imagine you will raise slightly?
The pot diameter looks to be fine. If I went with a different pot, I would elect to go with same overall depth, maybe more bowl shaped with out the pedestle form.
Just my thoughts,
Beautiful specimen.
Hi sam,
I think it's a good thing you neglected it because in that time that it was undisturbed, it had the opportunity to develop that massively unique root structure. Now you can unveil it! You can clean up some of the smaller roots around the part you will expose.
Thanks guys! I'm still blown away by the treasure I found. With cleaning up the little roots, do I just cut them off? An there is dirt still stuck in the big root "pretzel" do I need to get it all out or is it ok to leave it as is now.
Hi Rick. Yes I definitely want to raise it, im just not sure how much, can I raise it too much? Will I do damage if I go too high? The last pic is of the two pots I have.......... I think I need to go to bunnings and get one in between, just so its got a bit more room to move underneath....... My partner will have a hissy fit if I buy anymore pots though :D
I have raised mine probably more frequently than yourself about an inch or two at a time, but I think you can raise them more.
I know that Laura has potted up a tremendous amount, like lots!!!!!
Laura or Marie have more first hand experience than myself.
I do know that sunburn can be an issue for newly exposed caudex. If going to be put in full sun, just expose gradually and keep in one position.
My first thought would be that the new pot might be a bit too deep, but if using a gritty mix of sorts you should not have issues.
Can wait to see your newly potted gem.
Thanks for your advice Rick! Everyone is so helpful on this forum n I have learnt so much.
I have decided to go with the bigger pot as the mix is well draining and our weather is hot enough that they need a bit more water than other parts.
I didn't think about the sun burn issue, I'll leave it out of the full sun for a week or two and gradually introduce it back out in time.
Im just not sure about which roots to trim back.
After hours of careful planning, i've decided to go with the bigger pot. I have left some of the bigger roots intact as i thought it gave it more character.
Here is my gem all potted up with pruned branches and new growth happening on the pruned ends.
I'm pretty happy with the final outcome, what do you all think?
This post was edited by sam401 on Sat, Jan 4, 14 at 0:32
I think it looks marvelous just the way you have it potted. Sometimes when I have repotted a plant that has been growing with a lilt. I have tried to make it more upright and unless I hard prune it just does not look right.
It is all in the eyes of the beholder, "You".
Looks wonderful. Now we can hope to see your photo's of it in bloom.
Hi Sam!!
YOU did a awesome job with your treasure!!
Makes you want to go and find another eh? Lol...
I also like to raise as Rick mentioned and it really won't hurt them to expose some of the Caudex roots . Rick is right about acclimating it ( new exposed Caudex) to the hot sun). That other Terra Cotta looks like one of mine that I have a DR in. Love it!!! So keep it and use it on another sometime!!! I believe my large Adenium that looks like it is sitting on a ball is planted In A container just like that and it is doing great.
Like Rick mentioned, it in The eye of the beholder as to how you want to adjust the tree. Some like the tilt look as to form a natural Bonsai look and others like to straighten them up a bit. It is your tree and what ever makes you happy that is what counts!!! Remember. Lots of Adeniums are in smaller containers too. The large containers can become more of the center of attention than the Adenium itself... So don't worry about the other container size.. It would have been just as beautiful ! ;-)
Don't forget to seal your branches if and when you trim. I like to use a waterproof wood glue and just use my finger to cover the surface of the new cut. This prevents moisture from entering the wound causing fungus etc.
Looking great in Oz!!!
Did I say I like it? Lol.. I know I did, but it really looks wonderful!!!
Take good care,
Hi Rick and Laura!
Thank you, im glad you like it.
I think I'll put it in the smaller pot next time I raise it up, I didn't want to raise it too much the first time.
I have it on the edge of the patio at the moment so its out of the harsh sun during the day but still gets some late afternoon sun. I'll gradually move it further out as it gets used to it. Thanks for your advice, its made me more confident to actually do this....... I was very overwhelmed when I uncovered the rootball, but with the advice and encouragement I have received I felt confident to help bring out the beauty in my plant.
Wow Laura! Awesome plant.
I will definitely post a pick of this one flowering. One if my other plants look like its got more buds growing on it now, so maybe this one mite flower again soon too.
Thank you again!
Hello, Sam.
She looks so much better after that last repotting--I am partial to wide, shallow pots myself. Your plant now looks like a proper centerpiece. Please email me some of that summer!
p.s. That plant of Laura's is quite the legend around here. Kirk also has a remarkable specimen. There are more but those two are the ones I remember the most.
Every time Lee Valley crosses my path, I come away impoverished lol
Thanks everyone!
Hi Rick- the pot feet are a must have I think, especially with all of the rain we're having! It helps with drainage, and they look so cute under the pots :p
I can't wait for it to bloom either. After I pruned it, almost every branch sprouted 3 new shoots, so i think it's going to be pretty special.
Hi Pagen- This is the one I was going to put it in originally, but I talked myself out of it! Once I saw it in the bigger pot, I knew it had to go in the shallow one. This is going to be its home for a while now. And as for the weather, I wish I could send some your way! If it's not stinking hot, it's a torrential downpour. My DR's like it though, I have one with 6 or 7 buds on it.
I'll have to stalk Kirk and have a look at his plants :)
Thanks Marie, im very happy with the final result!
WOW! I just found what I think is buds forming on my freshly pruned and repotted beauty. They're forming on the first branch I pruned about 8 or so weeks ago.
Im super excited! As I said at the beginning, I've had this plant for 5 years, but its only been the last 3 or 4 months that I actually started taking an interest in them...... or should I say become addicted to them :)
Ive been inspecting them twice a day and noticing growth and all sorts of things.
LOL I just had an image of us starting our own 'AA' support group 'Adeniums Anonymous'
Anyway! Here is a pic of the new growth, where what I think is buds, are growing. Its the left branch on the fork.
Hi everyone! It's been way too long since last time I checked in!
I thought I had better post some progress photos of my big baby! This is the first time its flowered like this since its big haircut 8 months ago. Its tried to flower a few times but the buds would fall off before they got big enough to open.
My seedlings on the other hand are not so good. I think maybe they're getting too much sun..... but I will update that post in the next few days. I also had some interesting results with some of my seedlings and seaweed solution.
Enjoy :-)
Thanks Rick, its good to bee back!
It has bounced back nicely. No, we're just coming out of winter, you wouldn't call it winter as its still about 20ðC during the day an I think it only dipped down to 9ð over night once...... luckily I was asleep and didn't have to suffer through it! :-)
Since our winters are so mild my plant pretty much flowers all year round and I have never seen it go dormant. I know, I'm showing off now :p
All the best


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The Endurance Team #32
Started by Freckles , Feb 28 2012 08:11 AM
207 replies to this topic
Posted 28 February 2012 - 08:11 AM
New thread time ladies. Old thread is here.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 08:12 AM
GOLD - thats got to be a good thing!
Edited by leebec, 28 February 2012 - 08:13 AM.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 08:28 AM
Posted 28 February 2012 - 10:16 AM
Yay Leebec - you deserve a gold medal after everthing you went through recently!
How is everyone going today?
I just pushed our broken mower down to the mower shop, there wasn't any point trying to lift it into the car as the place is just down the hill and round the corner. But I couldn't help giggling all the way though, coz it made such a loud racket, and I felt everyone was looking at me, and I felt like they thought I must be a crazy psychotic woman who pushes mowers around instead of prams. And it sounded so horror movie in my head that I just got the giggles!!
It is very hot up here today so maybe the heat has affected me!!
Posted 28 February 2012 - 12:53 PM
Kate - you are a crack up - I am also picturing the Lawn mower.
Leebec - I am thinking of getting on the Costco bandwagon in Melbourne. I just might now. Good Luck with the next round and bonus on the extra money.
ME - So to further update you on our appointment yesterday we got all the results back for DH. So it was all good news and he doesn't have any genetic abnormalities, so basically they said the reason we haven't fallen is that DHs lil men are abnormally shaped and can't penetrate the egg, but they have all the right amount of chromosomes to create a baby. So we have our first appointment on the 23rd March, but can't start the counselling or nurses appointments until we get the police checks and Children Protective services forms back. And with a name like Jones, it may take a while, we couldn't use the police check from the Job he just got as it has to say IVF, what a crock. Anyway, we are looking at our first round to be May / June. So apparently there is no difference in cost from Private to public, the only difference is the hospital beds apparently, so we are just going to stay with the Womens for now. I was very relieved with it all and feel like its my first big step forward.
Edited by Mish*J, 28 February 2012 - 12:55 PM.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 01:01 PM
Good afternoon ladies
Fe - I'm sorry you have to go through this. You are such a strong woman and I hope you and your husband can move forward and enjoy life to the fullest.
We have just come back from the FS. Dh's testicles are healing nicely, so no issues there. We now have two options. adoption or donor sperm. As we want to try everything first, we are going down the donor sperm route. We are now on the wait list for donor sperm and have to see a counsellor a couple of times to make sure we're not crazy people and that we understand the implications of using a donor. Both DH and I have spoken about this at great lengths and udnerstand its a process we have to go through if we want a child that is a close to biological as possible. I don't think anythign will come up in counselling that we haven't already spoken about... I also have a strange feeling that the counsellor we are seeing is a lady i went to primary school and college with, which will make it awkward if she remembers who i am. So our first counselling appointment is monday which also happens to be our first wedding anniversary... At least we're doing something together I guess.
Mum's coming round for dinner tonight, will talk it through with her as well. The FS suggested doing another IVF cycle and using donor sperm, or doing artificial insemination, but we've decided to use the eggs i have on ice and then go from there. I really want to avoid another IVF cycle if possible. FS did suggest that he could attempt another biopsy on DH but Dh is adament that he does not want his testicles touched by sharp objects again and is happy to use someone elses sperm.
So now its back to waiting for things to happen. I'm really hoping it won't take too long for a donor to become available, i'm so over this journey already and just want to be fat and pregnant, rather than just fat from emotional eating.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 01:07 PM
Emso - I feel for you, it is horrible to have to talk about this stuff but we did the same thing, as DH has Low Count and abnormal size, so the doctor said if they can't get any good ones from the semen, he will also do the needle thingy. My DH is adopted so was quick to say that we can use a donor if his don't work. I wish you every luck and success and I hear you on the emotional eating. Bugger it.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 05:05 PM
Hi lovely ladies
eyes - I am so sorry to hear of your sibling. I really don't know what to say . Cherish the time you have left together and we're here for you.
felix - I am so sorry that it has come to this. I truly admire your strength and courage you've shown in making the decision to move forwards and get on with life.
satay - how are you? re: visiting your sil in hospital after she's given birth, don't go if you don't feel up to it. Are able to talk to them beforehand and explain how hard it is for you? If they had any compassion, they would understand.
emso - I think it's great that you and DH are able to talk so openly about your options regarding donor sperm and adoption. It's so important to be on the same page.
Oh, nearly forgot - well done on your egg haul As for pain after the epu - I didn't have that much as only 5 eggs were retrieved - FS told me that I was at no risk of OHSS whatsoever (dunno if that was a good thing or not )
mish - thanks for the update on your appointment. sorry af showed its ugly face
As for the police checks - our surname is pretty common too and DH's check took 3 1/2 weeks to come through.
mia - how are you doing?
zoe - welcome!
afm - going this TWW - Longest. Two. Weeks. Ever. BT on Thursday. AF hasn't showed up yet so that must be a good thing...
Hi to leebec, daisy, Sarah, bigwoo, skoki and to the rest of the ET.
ETA - who was it who was looking to get a dog?? My advice - do it! I have 2 cats and let me tell you, they are a great source of stress relief and comfort after you've had a bad day.
Edited by scruff101, 28 February 2012 - 05:09 PM.
Posted 28 February 2012 - 05:47 PM
Satay - I forgot to add this morning, that for what it's worth, if you don't feel up to visiting the One Hit Wonder in hospital, then stick to your guns and don't. Your mum shouldn't have any say in that. In fact, you could argue that you are being more caring by NOT going - imagine if you had a meltdown up in the maternity ward, it would be distressing for everyone. Why don't you offer to visit her at home afterwards when things are settled and then you can take a meal around too if you want. I really feel for you and hope that you manage the situation ok.
Sorry for short post, will be back tomorrow
Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:52 AM
Facebook is the enemy.... last night my two friends who got married about 6 months before us put their announcement up... it annoys me as he is such a pot head and still managed to get his swimmers in the right place and the right time. I'm truely happy for them... but i'm so depressed for me. It just hurts when I know theres nothing that we can do to make it happen, we can't try harder, or "just relax" or take herbs and magic pills, cos it will never happen that way. Instead we need a group of men to help us just to get pregnant. what makes it worse, i was at my grandad's house on monday picking up a dinner set that my dad used as a kid and my nana was telling me about how many great grandchildren she has on her side (both remarried after partners died) and that she is waiting for us to pop out one. It got to me... because i'd love nothing more than to be the first one to give my grandad his first great grandchild, but there is at least two others that could be in contention for that spot any time now. I really don't know how i'll cope with that, i've always come in second best with the family, someone always beats me too it.... and its not for lack of trying.
If life is full of lessons, and is always trying to teach us stuff... what is this supposed to be teaching us? what are we supposed to be learning from this? How am I going to be a better person at the end of this instead of a bitter and twisted one?
sorry for being a downer, blame fb and this sh*tty sydney weather. Stinking hot one day, then cold and torrential rain the next. LOL
Posted 29 February 2012 - 06:58 AM
hi all.
It's been a long time between posts as I have felt at a loss for words when we are all having such a sh*tey time, but I have been . I think I, too, need some time to get some perspective on this whole thing.
felix - what a shock. you guys are so brave but that is truly devastating news. I know though that you guys will pick up and make the most of life without kiddies if you choose to. Best of luck and thanks for being on the journey with us.
Mish - we will probs end up going through ivf the same time, so I might lean on you when the time comes.
emso - you guys seems like you've turned a corner and are ready to positively embrace what comes. good on you.
satay - i reckon we all put on a brave face 99% of the time, so what does it matter if you see your sil in hospital or 2 days later when she's home? Phone it in! It really shouldnt be a big deal and when the time comes I'm sure it won't be - she'll be busy anyway.
welcome newbs. to all.
afm, we had an fs appt with new doc yesterday and booked in for nurses interview in early April (us public patients have to wait). So we will have our egg pickup and drop in May. This doc said I should have had a lap at the same time as the hysteroscopy but now it's less invasive to do IVF rounds first. Also had mum and stepdad around for dinner last night and mum and I ended up in our biggest fight in a long time. She was being her usual negative/fear-mongering self and I just lost it. Long story short, she stormed out and who knows when we'll speak again. To be honest, if all I get is negativity, I don't mind if I don't see her for a while. Though it's hard to work when I'm stewing over it. ugh. Honestly, who invented families?
Posted 29 February 2012 - 07:58 AM
Hi beautiful girls -
Agh, this AF really has got to me - my disappointment is really overwhelming and I think high hopes for the acu / tcm have done it. I spose I will be ok in a couple of days.
I've been looking into my dates for IVF and trying to get an idea of where I will be cycle wise, we go away in June and it looks like I will be getting AF around the time we get back so would start my first cycle at the end of July - thats fine but EP would be right in the busiest part of my year work wise.. I cannot keep delaying this so am going to go for it anyway - screw the job, they will have to do it without me.
Also, thank you so much for the kind words about the hospital visit - I actually ended up emailing my brother and he was lovely, totally understands and said he will be happy to see us at home when we are ready - he's a good man. At least now I have spoken to him I can tell my mum to back off if she brings it up again.
Work sucks like nothing else and just wish I could bloody get pregnant and get out of here....
Bigwoo - I'm so pleased you have got the ball rolling and you are on your way to getting starting. I'm so ready myself now.
Emso - It totally sucks hey! FB is the enemy. Just try and be easy on yourself atm ok, you have alot going on. I know its hard but just try and focus on you and DH and your situation - nothing else matters right now...
Scruff - How you going matey?? Where are you at in your cycle??? As for animals - my kitty cat is my absolute lifesaver, he's always there and makes me laugh, gives me a cuttle and is so totally cute. I don't know how I would be coping without him. Agree, anyone thinking of an animal - go for it...
Zoe - Thinking of you tomorrow when you get your immune results, please let me know how you go ok....
Sarah, Leebs, Mich, Scoki, Mia, eyes and always Fe... hope you are well....xx
Also, I am sure you girls will not mind but our special ex Endurance Team member Ards had her little boy last week.... so proud of your Ards, you went through so much to get to now - Congratulations....xx
Posted 29 February 2012 - 08:59 AM
Hi ladies,
I have just joined this group on the advice in a book and a colleague. Both suggested it might help to talk to others who are in the same situation as me. I don't really understand all the acronyms used on here though, hope I will learn them all!
I am 26, my husband is 38. We have been trying for 15 months officially but only ever used my cycle as contraception before. Naturally like everyone else I never thought I'd have trouble conceiving. I always knew I wanted to be a mum, and have dreamed about it for years, only putting it on hold until after our wedding. All our preliminary tests came back normal. Which makes it frustrating because there's is no simple fix. I have been given a script for clomid, but i'm reluctant to take it cos I'm scared of side effects, and I don't know how it can help if I'm already ovulating. Has anybody else tried it? The next step is a hysteroscopy which scares me too.
Every month I get a negative test is a disappointment. None of my friends are trying for kids, those that have kids got pregnant really easily, so I have no one to talk to who truly understands. I try to stay positive but it's really hard sometimes. I am young, fit and healthy and I keep thinking 'why me?' I did go through a period of time when looking at a pregnant woman or baby made me want to scream and cry. I am a nurse, and I see people every day who treat their kids badly and yet I want a baby more than anything and don't have one.
My husband is very supportive thankfully, but I don't think a man ever really gets it. Thants why I decided to try joining this group.
Sorry to ramble on in my first post
Posted 29 February 2012 - 12:18 PM
Hi girls
Satay - so glad your brother is lovely and understanding. I really hope that helps when the time comes to see them. Sorry that you're having a tough time at the moment. Yes it does my head in when you have to look ahead and 'guess' when cycles etc will be. I think just do it, and things like work can cope when you get there. Thanks for sharing the news about Ards, that is really exciting to hear and gives us all a reason to keep going too I suppose!!
Scruff - it's me who wants a dog!! But we need to get a fence first...I rang a surveyor last week and it will cost $1700 to get the property surveyed BEFORE we even put in a fence. Normally that'd be okay but DH is changing jobs in June and will be without pay for about 2 months so we are having to be super careful so we can keep up mortgage payments and bills in that time. I'd rather try another FET with that money ..... so I guess I just have to wait. Seriously considering lizards/rats/birds though!!!.....actually I might even descend to digging out childhood bears. I just need something to hold close when I feel really down. Anyway. Nuff bout me. YAY for AF staying away so far....FX for you dear...this might be the one. Good luck for your BT tomorrow.
Bigwoo - nice to see you again! Congrats for getting a cycle booked in for May! It must feel good to get the ball rolling. I'm sorry you had a fight with your mum though. It never feels good does it. Hopefully you get it sorted and all okay again soon.
Emso - I'm so sorry that you have to deal with the FB friends. I know, it really does your head in when friends get pregnant and they didn't mean to/they didn't especially want to/they drink/smoke/do drugs etc etc - and here we are slaving away at trying and trying, eating all the right foods/vitamins etc, and spending so much on what they get for free. It's okay to be angry and sad....for a while....but yes, somehow you have to pick yourself up so that we don't end up bitter and twisted. I realised that after the last friend announced her news recently....I had to decide to let it go, and concentrate on me instead of the unfairness of it. It's so good that we can come on here and rant and get these emotions out. For what it's worth, I unsubscribe from anyone who posts baby photos/news etc now on FB. Just to preserve my sanity.
I'm glad that your DH's testicles are healing nicely and I can understand he doesn't want sharp objects near them again!!!! What troopers you both are. At my clinic, there is a 'friends' group that meet every now and then for coffee - it's been a lifesaver - and it seems to be incredibly common that people use donor eggs and sperm. I hope that this path for you is an easier road than the one you've been on already. You both deserve some gentle treatment now I think!! Take care of yourselves. xx
Mish, that's awesome news that you can move forward! So excited for you. Good luck with police checks. SO glad we don't have them up here. It sounds like a complete drag. Hope you can get it organised nice and quickly x
Hi Wannabe, welcome to our group! Sorry I can't offer any advice about Clomid but there are others here who have used it, and I think there's even a Clomid chat group. Did your FS explain why he gave it to you? If you don't understand why you're using it, I'd ask them next time. Sometimes it takes a few months to get the ball rolling after you start seeing a FS, as (well in my experience) they start with mild treatment/monitoring, then gradually work their way up the scale of attack I think! I hope you can work out a way to manage having friends who have kids... that must be really tough. Noone really understands our position unless they've been there, and you're right, I don't think many guys really get it either. Hang in there, let us know how you go this cycle.
Hi everyone, Eyes, Leebs, Zoe, Daisy, oh dear I think I've missed a lot of people.
No news from me - have a FS appointment this Friday to get the test results from my 9 vials of blood.
Posted 29 February 2012 - 01:01 PM
Scruff - thinking of you in this 2WW, I can't imagine what it feels like but I have everything crossed for you.... xoxoxox
Emso - I am beginning to hate Facebook, between the fights that it has caused and baby announcements, I try not to log on too much.
Bigwoo - no problems at all, its all abit daunting and the more I read the more I get freaked out. LOL and as for families.....so are good and some are down right annoying and I get what you are saying. I had a big fight with my mum over the whole IVF, she has since come around and bought me a Miracle Angel brooch for me to put on my bag. Its a start.... Big hugs to you though, times like this can be stressful.
Satay - that is so nice of your brother, see people understand.....and thanks for the Ards update that is so great to hear. Might shoot her a message. Thanks
Welcome Wannabe Mum ..... hope this group is what you need to off load.
Sarah - I hate the police checks I think it is crap.....but have to be done. Have a great day.
Hello to everyone else, Sorry in a rush, have to take my mum to a doctors appointment and didn't realise the time. xoxox speak later.
Scruff - thinking of you in this 2WW, I can't imagine what it feels like but I have everything crossed for you.... xoxoxox
Emso - I am beginning to hate Facebook, between the fights that it has caused and baby announcements, I try not to log on too much.
Bigwoo - no problems at all, its all abit daunting and the more I read the more I get freaked out. LOL and as for families.....so are good and some are down right annoying and I get what you are saying. I had a big fight with my mum over the whole IVF, she has since come around and bought me a Miracle Angel brooch for me to put on my bag. Its a start.... Big hugs to you though, times like this can be stressful.
Satay - that is so nice of your brother, see people understand.....and thanks for the Ards update that is so great to hear. Might shoot her a message. Thanks
Welcome Wannabe Mum ..... hope this group is what you need to off load.
Sarah - I hate the police checks I think it is crap.....but have to be done. Have a great day.
Hello to everyone else, Sorry in a rush, have to take my mum to a doctors appointment and didn't realise the time. xoxox speak later.
Posted 29 February 2012 - 01:18 PM
Today would have been our Baby Number 3's due date!! Trying to keep busy at work but when I stop and think about it I start to cry!
Sorry for the me post - just needed to tell someone apart from DP about this day....
Edited by Daisy1974, 29 February 2012 - 01:19 PM.
Posted 29 February 2012 - 01:52 PM
I'm sorry Daisy. It's okay to cry.
Posted 29 February 2012 - 04:27 PM
Hi everyone!
Today AF came to ruin my day in spectacular force, and this brings DP and I into our 13th month of TTC. So I decided it was about time I came to join you here.
Some of you may know me from TTC #1 thread, but I will give you a little run-down on me and my history.
My name is Anna, DP and I have been trying for our first little one for just over a year with no luck whatsoever. DP has a 5yr old son with his ex-wife and they had no trouble getting pg so obviously we assumed we wouldn't either. WRONG!
I am a fairly healthy 24yr old, I am only slightly overweight, I don't smoke, I am not a heavy drinker, I have cut back on caffeine and am trying to eat healthily to lose a few kilos, yet still I can't seem to fall pregnant.
I play sport and keep active, and I ovulate pretty regularly every month.
My doctor can't find anything wrong with me, except maybe that I should lose a couple of kilos to see if it helps (I am only 85kg, 175cm tall) and has advised me that I should only bother seeing a specialist if I am not pregnant by this June. Oh, also, my best friend recently told me she is pregnant.
And so, here I am Still trying, still trying to soldier on.
I hope you can accept me into this group I will try not to vent too much!
Posted 29 February 2012 - 07:14 PM
QUOTE (AnnaBee87 @ 29/02/2012, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I hope you can accept me into this group I will try not to vent too much!
Hey AnnaBee - I certainly remember you, I used to be Fionacats! Of course you are welcome to join us here - and please vent as much as you need to. You will find us a bit more sensitive (and understanding I suppose) than some of the other groups who have not been TTC so long. We are all in different places of course but all share a common understanding of how hard this really is..xx
Daisy - I hope you are ok this evening... a tough day. xx
Mich and Kate - Its a relief to get off my shoulders hey... he is good... Actually he said something funny of FB today - Can't wait for my month off work! He has no idea what he is in for...
Wannabe - Welcome to the group... Clomid is not so bad hey and it can do the trick.. I used it for three months, I found it best to take after dinner that way you limit the side effects, it can upset you a bit emotionally but only the days you are taking it, I just got a bit teary now and then. That said, if you feel uncomfortable have a couple of Panadol, i found that helped alot..
Anyway - just burning time this evening and watching Dance Moms on Lifestyle 2 - Vegas.........
Posted 29 February 2012 - 08:11 PM
QUOTE (Satay chicken @ 29/02/2012, 07:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey AnnaBee - I certainly remember you, I used to be Fionacats! Of course you are welcome to join us here - and please vent as much as you need to. You will find us a bit more sensitive (and understanding I suppose) than some of the other groups who have not been TTC so long. We are all in different places of course but all share a common understanding of how hard this really is..xx
Thanks Satay chicken I was getting a little overwhelmed with all the new girls coming in and getting a positive test only 2mths in. I am happy for them but so sad for myself at the same time. I think it was making me more negative about my own situation instead of making me want to try harder.
..::Sending everyone baby dust::..
Posted 01 March 2012 - 09:27 AM
Hello everyone,
Thanks for the warm welcome! I posted on 2 other forums before this one and no one responded so I almost gave up.
Sarah: I haven't seen fertility specialist yet, booked in for end of April, but my GP is very helpful and is getting me started on Clomid first. She said it can 'boost' ovulation (which I think means I might release more eggs which scares me because I'm scared of having twins!)
AnnaBee: I understand completely how you feel. I'm noly 26 (24 when I started trying) and I never expected it to be this hard. I too am perfectly healthy and there is no explanation for our infertility. It makes it all the more frustrating. And I'm new to this group too One of my friends just had a baby and hers was unplanned and when she told me I was really upset (she didn't know we were trying) and luckily she forgave me for me giving her the cold shoulder for a bit. It turns out she'd had a miscarriage previously so she understood a bit how I was feeling.
Satay Chicken: Thanks for the advice, I was a bit worried about the pains (I get ovulation pains as it is, so I think they'll be worse on Clomid). I suppose it can't hurt to give it a shot.
Daisy: I'm sorry you were so upset I believe it's good to let it out though. I'm new so sorry if you have gone through this on here already but have they found a reason for your miscarriages?
I'm due on Saturday and couldn't really wait so I took a test this morning which was negative of course. I felt PMS-y anyway so not that surprised.
I started uni this week I'm doing midwifery so it should be interesting spending my days watching other people become mothers, but it's something I always wanted to do ever since high school so decided to suck it up and do it.
Thanks again and hope everyone is well.
Posted 01 March 2012 - 09:46 AM
Hey everyone....thank god it is Thursday.
Went for a great job interview yesterday. Mind you walked out feeling very much like I wont get the job but at least I feel like I am doing something about my sucky situation at work.
I am just waiting for AF.....had a little spotting on Tuesday so thought great here we go again but it was only for a couple of hours. I am now at 10dpo and waiting. The way I am feeling etc I am thinking either tomorrow or saturday but Saturday would be good as that would give me a 12 day LP on Femera which is good.
So basically as soon as AF starts let the clinic know, start Femera on cd4 and away we go, we are doing both natural & FET this month....better get DH to get my CBFM sticks for me (he hid them somewhere).
I am also going to be seeing my dr when I do the FET about going on Metformin. I cant shift the weight. I am busting my butt doing Low GI and also exercising but nothing so I am guessing Met is the way to go.
We got another bill yesterday for my Lap. I put it to medicare and private health first to get their money before my portion as I just dont have the money at the moment. Luckily we got some back from medicare & private health for the op so that was good. Its pretty much going to pay for the next FET. But I still have to come up with some money and we still owe my dad $800 from the last FET due to medicare not paying as much out.....grrrrr bloody labor govt.
Wannabe & Anna - as Satay said we are all at different stages and we are all a bit more understanding then one or two time one hit wonders.....
For dealing with the friend thing....you just have to do whats best for you. I have pretty much shut myself off from people. I dont have anything to do with DH friends as they all seem to be a baby factory and its just too hard. I have cut myself off from some of my own friends and when I do speak to them I initiate and I do it on my terms. Although a friend is getting married next Saturday and one of our friends is pregnant so I have to see her and its not going to be fun.
Satay - glad you emailed your brother and that he understands. If your mum starts just tell her to back off and end of conversation. I had to tell my mum to stop telling me about her friends kids having babies....I really dont care and I really dont want to hear about it.
Also dont let the acupuncture get you down. If acupuncture was the "miracle" cure that some go on about or swear was what made their IVF work we would not have to go through fertility treatment as acupuncture would fix everything....i dont take any of it. I am no longer doing acupuncture. I was pumping out money for no apparent reason. From now on IVF will be sans acupuncture and I will see how we go. Just think about oh I dont know.....Fashion Show Mall, Miracle Mile shops, Serendipity 3 and a the Frozzen Hot Chocolate dessert from heaven.....Hard Rock fajitas.....oh and the new Sugar Factory restaurant at the Paris hotel...make sure you treat yourself and Mr G to dinner at the Eiffel Tower restaurant....still the most amazing dinner DH and I have ever had. We got a table on the window looking over Bellagio Fountains and could pick our floor and room at Caesars.....We did the degustation menu... the champagne with watermelon & some flower was just amazing... the chocolate dessert plate was to die for. We made the booking in the February for when we were going in the September so I am sure you could do that now....think what an amazing thing that would be to look forward to!
Sarah - goodluck at FS tomorrow.....
Posted 01 March 2012 - 03:21 PM
Can I ask a question - been thinking about this for a few months, it upset me back then but is still kind of nagging me.
So, all my friends have babies / kids around the same age (0-4yo), they see each other during the week for coffee and all that. It upsets me alot that I am missing out on all this but I just try to get on with it, as you do. Anyway, I am partiularly close to two girls, one has two and the other one - first occasion I noticed this, we went to an RSL that has a coffee lounge (alot of mothers go there), its quite big so we were sitting around and then the one with two kids wanted to get something to eat, so did the other - they then sat there umming and ahhring about how they should go - I said just go (it was a one minute walk up a long hallway to get food) and I will look after the three kids, they would only be gone for 5 minutes anyway. Well, they would not leave their kids with me, we all had to go and get food together (I didn't really want any).
Then a couple of weeks ago my friend again with two kids mentioned she had to call my other friend to come and look after her kids because she had an appointment - thing is my other friend is about 20km's further away than I am. I was at home, I've known her for years yet she didn't ask me.
I've now realised that they don't trust me because I am not a mother! Its really upset me to think that they think I wouldn't cope or be able to understand how to do anything!... These are two examples there are another couple aswell... I'm just really hurt hey!!!
Maybe I am venting but have any of you girls had this happen????????
Posted 01 March 2012 - 03:29 PM
Hi ladies,
Just got the results of my BT - negative. I'm so disappointed
Thing is, af was due Monday. I even had the cramps that I always get beforehand, but af did not show up. The cramps subsided by evening and I haven't had any since. Was kind of starting to believe that this could be the one. In the past few days, I've been feeling queasy, had a super sense of smell and food was tasting funny.
Glad I made the fs follow-up appointment last week. Will take a break, have appointment and review my cycle and then start another round next cycle - so around late March.
Sorry about the me post, but I was kind of hoping for better news.
Posted 01 March 2012 - 03:35 PM
Scruff - I am so sorry, it must be just so terribly disappointing... Just take each day at a time for now.. we are here for you ok... xxxxxxxxxx
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A date with the poly clique to enjoy the next day after paper.
Headed to Yoogane at Bugis Junction for our lunch. Ordered two servings of Chicken Galbi, together with two types of noodles and a mixture of side dishes (one serving though). So they served us this whole pot and then took turns to cook the food.
After several minutes, the dish was finally cooked. Personally, I do not really like this... It was quite disappointing as everything tasted so-so.
Other than the dish above, we also ordered seafood fried rice (with cheese). Love it!! Guess this is the only reason that would make me to come back to the restaurant again. However, in overall, their service was good and it was my first time seeing free phone charging service in a restaurant.
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Met up with Cindy and Gina the other day. It has been a long time since we have seen one another. Probably about four months, the last time was the day when he left Singapore.
Headed to I Am Cafe for lunch. Ordered their Charcoal-grilled Chicken Satay Burger which was so yummy even though it was a bit hard for me to eat a burger with knife and fork. Bring me back to eat this again hehehe. But their lemon tea was quite powerful because it was so sour.... It is not my type of tea. Could not taste the tea or some sweetness of lemon tea that I usually ordered at other places.
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Bamboo Bonsai
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They were awesome!
I want to try it now.
Has anyone on this thread tried the bamboo bonsai over the past couple of years and have been sucessful?
Care to post some pics?
The pic of the bonsai black bamboo was truly beautiful!
I am not into bonsai, though I have been keeping a Ph. n. Henon in a pint container for over a year and will continue to occassionally put small rhizome divisions into pot to attempt to establish. At least I claim I am not into bonsai although I am trying to bonsai bamboo, without putting any true effort into it.
Sounds like indirectly you are bonsiaing,(is that a word?)
a Ph. N Henon.
I am growing Buddah's from seed and now I am definately going to try to bonsai it. Buddah's would look great as a bonsai.
I have some Ph. Nigra but would have to wait til it shoots,(after this winter, if it shoots)to see if I can try that also.
I would think bamboo would be difficult to bonsai due to it's fast growth rate, but oh it is so beautiful in those bonsai pics.
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Keeping it in a small pot seems to be doing the trick so far. Time will tell. Sizing up of bamboo is an opportunity issue. Room to grow, Room to get big. I haven't even considered root trimming at this point, but expect after this summer it probably will be.
I brought forward the thread I think you were referring to. It is "Bonzai? small variety". Hope this helps.
Here is a link that might be useful: My pond the way it was before the freeze.
I've always loved this one.
i want to know can you do root pruning for belly bamboo?
or if i trim the root like normal bonsai, it will kill the bamboo?
cuz usually ppl use loosen the root and trip it back for bonsai right?
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