tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post6629503680237682153..comments2024-01-10T22:26:42.601+08:00Comments on Anything Goes!: A Green Thumb I Have Not!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-35663381760329486192007-09-06T16:32:00.000+08:002007-09-06T16:32:00.000+08:00Buddy, I've given up trying grow anything! I'm jus...Buddy, I've given up trying grow anything! I'm just gonna do what you do, go to Sungai Buloh and buy them flowers. Much easier than trying to grow them ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-45564183312150946272007-09-06T11:17:00.000+08:002007-09-06T11:17:00.000+08:00Buddy! You never had a green thumb but I'm so gla...Buddy! You never had a green thumb but I'm so glad you tried! In fact you should give it another shot! Planting from seeds is not easy...I might try it some day! LOL <BR/><BR/>You know how I love a beautiful garden but for the life of me can't make things grow. (PS My mum had a green thumb too!) I prefer to go to Sungai Buloh to ge the ready made kind LOL and the maid takes care of watering nowadays! I rather spend time with the little one and when she's older I'll try to teach her a little gardening too!<BR/><BR/>I never told you this but while we was in the US I used to help our friends there plant bulbs and the pictures they sent us of the flowers were magnificent. Can't seem to get the smae results here LOLAdrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212521428880807630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-42207723965393210232007-09-05T15:08:00.000+08:002007-09-05T15:08:00.000+08:00Hey Nihal, that's it, that's the secret to growing...Hey Nihal, that's it, that's the secret to growing beautiful flowers. Why didn't I think of that ... LOL! Buddy, that was good one :)Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-42859277446545322312007-09-05T15:05:00.000+08:002007-09-05T15:05:00.000+08:00meleah, you killed a cactus???? How do you even be...meleah, you killed a cactus???? How do you even begin to kill a cactus??? I'd sure like to know ... LOL! <BR/><BR/>Oh, trust me, I had seizure type withdrawals ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-18650940455672383302007-09-05T15:01:00.000+08:002007-09-05T15:01:00.000+08:00Menopauseprincess, that sound like some might soun...Menopauseprincess, that sound like some might sound advise :) Story telling huh? I just might give that a try, now how the heck do I start? LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-64053748190175033842007-09-05T14:58:00.000+08:002007-09-05T14:58:00.000+08:00Nessa, Better sun penetration force? Where the hec...Nessa, Better sun penetration force? Where the heck did you get that one up ... LOL! But sounds real scientific like la ... maybe I'll go give that reason to Barrett, it might make me sound intelligent, oh drat, I replied his comment already ... LOL! There goes my chance to sound like am intelligent guy ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-85445307120566168992007-09-05T14:55:00.000+08:002007-09-05T14:55:00.000+08:00Barrett - Actually I have no idea why I asked the ...Barrett - Actually I have no idea why I asked the wife to water them at exactly 1.00pm ... LOL! It seemed like a good time to water them though ... LOL! <BR/><BR/>Hey, glad you're up and about!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-56706897932124897892007-09-05T14:01:00.000+08:002007-09-05T14:01:00.000+08:00Hi Nick,Ha ha ha, this is something I too failed i...Hi Nick,<BR/><BR/>Ha ha ha, this is something I too failed in (miserably at that too)...why can't we ever get it right??? But, there comes along Dad, who without much trouble, grows everything in a jiffy!<BR/><BR/>PS : You should have tried singing some tamil songs (notice in the tamil movies when they sing, it's always around beautiful flowers and gardens...that's the secret, I tell you!!)NIHALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11840016542661121277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-85001409828168718102007-09-05T06:30:00.000+08:002007-09-05T06:30:00.000+08:00I do not have a green thumb either. After I killed...I do not have a green thumb either. After I killed a Cactus, I gave up the idea of ever growing ANYTHING ever again!<BR/><BR/>ps... if I went a WHOLE week without posting I might have seizure type withdraawls!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-54087306269929187062007-09-05T04:09:00.000+08:002007-09-05T04:09:00.000+08:00Hey Nick, Just enjoy mom taking care of the yard....Hey Nick, <BR/><BR/>Just enjoy mom taking care of the yard. She's got the touch. You, OTOH have a knack for storytelling :)Menopauseprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080440559723645848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-53021605365870935912007-09-04T18:24:00.000+08:002007-09-04T18:24:00.000+08:00Maybe he thinks 1.00pm has better sun penetration ...Maybe he thinks 1.00pm has better sun penetration force??! Ah, from now on, I'll water my plants at 1.00pm! LOLNessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16500537159424425749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-2904520590812326592007-09-04T15:41:00.000+08:002007-09-04T15:41:00.000+08:00Nick- Buddy you crack me up! The talking to the ...Nick- Buddy you crack me up! The talking to the plants and singing I understand, but why the 1:00p.m. exact watering time? Great post! I am still laughing! Glad your back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-7637655859441252242007-09-04T14:31:00.000+08:002007-09-04T14:31:00.000+08:00Anonymous Boxer, yeah, you could say my momma kick...Anonymous Boxer, yeah, you could say my momma kicked my ass ... LOL! Every time I see that flower, I feel like going and stomping on it ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-68775050843713412402007-09-04T12:55:00.000+08:002007-09-04T12:55:00.000+08:00There, there, just because your Momma kicked your ...There, there, just because your Momma kicked your ass. It's OK. It's still a very pretty flower.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-43830703674877386932007-09-04T10:26:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:26:00.000+08:00Sugar queens dream, welcome to my blog and thanx f...Sugar queens dream, welcome to my blog and thanx for the compliment. That was my one and only foray into the realm of gardening. I've hung up my gardening tools for good ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-30982525677758217612007-09-04T10:24:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:24:00.000+08:00Josie, glad you had a good laugh :) Hmm, you're on...Josie, glad you had a good laugh :) Hmm, you're on to something there. Maybe I'll just grow them online or something ... LOL! <BR/><BR/>You bet those ungrateful flowers grew just so they could haunt me before I leave for work ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-55907028685506089572007-09-04T10:15:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:15:00.000+08:00Diamond, welcome to the Black Thumb club. Membersh...Diamond, welcome to the Black Thumb club. Memberships is at half price for the opening special ... LOL!<BR/><BR/>Thanx for the tag, gonna check it out right after this ...Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-28698207830127023972007-09-04T10:12:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:12:00.000+08:00Cindy, oh good, at least I have company in the bla...Cindy, oh good, at least I have company in the black thumb club ... LOL! Maybe next time I'll try messing around with the plumbing instead ...Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-36161093183420469132007-09-04T10:10:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:10:00.000+08:00Sweetiepie, urmm, I get the message la .. LOL! Yea...Sweetiepie, urmm, I get the message la .. LOL! Yeah, I think I'll take your advise and stick to what I know best. I should take that as sign that gardening and me don't go well together ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-44700219590975736862007-09-04T10:07:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:07:00.000+08:00Lavender, oh, so that's what that flower is called...Lavender, oh, so that's what that flower is called. See, I can't even figure out the names of flowers and here I was trying to grow them ... LOL! No wonder they went berserk on me!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-82765645017920723732007-09-04T10:04:00.000+08:002007-09-04T10:04:00.000+08:00Lordmanilastone, I've given up gardening for good....Lordmanilastone, I've given up gardening for good. I'll just stick to what I know best, which is Advertising ... LOL!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-16204228867309606662007-09-04T06:23:00.000+08:002007-09-04T06:23:00.000+08:00I have the same issues with plants you do, I try a...I have the same issues with plants you do, I try and try and they die and die!<BR/>nice blog you have I'll visit again!<BR/>Peace.....Sugarqueensdreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04450004932451633967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-14063778240929838672007-09-04T01:05:00.000+08:002007-09-04T01:05:00.000+08:00Loved this post, Nick - you are an awesome storyte...Loved this post, Nick - you are an awesome storyteller! Those ungrateful flower children just grew for your Mom so they could come back and taunt you! LOL at the photo - hey, that's not a bad idea for a creative flower garden - and so much easier to maintain! :-)josie2shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452791371126155173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-73517085514342371422007-09-04T01:03:00.000+08:002007-09-04T01:03:00.000+08:00I feel your pain, I don't have a green thunb eithe...I feel your pain, I don't have a green thunb either. BTW you've been tagged..DiamondsSaphirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00427489054725961317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6839903378804402359.post-23691991790872268972007-09-03T19:08:00.000+08:002007-09-03T19:08:00.000+08:00I share your pain, Nick. I think my fingers are bl...I share your pain, Nick. I think my fingers are black instead of green. :*(<BR/><BR/>Stick on to your Advertising! :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com