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Posted: April 02 2006 at 12:42am |
It has been reported that taking up the art of flower arranging has a beneficial effect on the souls of Avian Flu junkies like me. Last week I went to a class run by my local 'blooms commune'. We did pansys and lillys in baskets and vases. I enjoyed it immensely and forgot all about the bird flu and my impending death by lung collapse. I recommend it to those junkies like me that have a problem kicking the habit of worrying about the spread of avian flu over the entire globe.
I was pleasantly surprised that flower arranging was open to all, including those minorites hitherto excluded from enjoying themselves such as TV presenters, recombinant scholars and WHO officials. I met some new friends from all walks of life. Next week it's roses. cant wait! HD |
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Daydreamer
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It's great that you found something else to occupy your time and thoughts for a while. We all need the break. One thing about it, when we do take a break, the pending bird flu is still here waiting for us to come back and give it some attention. Now that spring is here, I plan on spending a lot of time outside with my flower beds and my vegetable garden. I love planting things and watching them grow. It's good to just let the mind rest for a while, otherwise you just end up burned out on it. |
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Don't put off tomorrow what you can PREP today
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Karianne
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That sounds very nice. Good for you!
Actually, it might be dumb but I'm thinking of this prep as a sort of hobby. I just have a feeling that this all won't happen or won't be so deadly or they'll find a vaccine or whatever. I'm preparing anyway, of course. I'm also in Florida and we had a hurricane last year, Wilma, so no matter what all this will come in handy.
I'm learning so much from just this site and I always thought it would be fun to be one of those people who could survive, kinda like a Rambo, lol.
When people tease me about this I just tell them I could have worse hobbies. Hey what would be more helpful in an emergency, knowing how to make a solar oven or scrapbooking? LOL! Okay, I'm doing the scrapbooking too. Kind of like your flowers.
Kari
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Thanks Daydreamer and Karianne. Sounds a good idea to prep as a hobby. You wont regret the cost so much that way.
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slcmom
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And just as a side note, some flowers are edible. I got this list from one of my pioneer books. Be sure however that if you are not sure of your botanical identifications, admire it, but don't eat it!!:
Flowers which can be eaten:
apple blossom, chrysanthemum, primrose, red clover, daisy, marigold, dandelion, marjoram, rose, daylily, nasturtium, calendula, elderberryflower, carnation, forget-me-nots, pansy, geranium, peony, viola, chamomile, gladiolus, pinks, violet, lavender, plum blossom, yucca, lemon blossom.
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Jefiner
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My sister has often said that the only sense of taste I have is in my mouth, so with that in mind, flower arranging is out. However, I am exerting my creative influences on starting a fine red wine cellar with an accompanying selection of good bourbons (for medicinal purposes only, I assure you!). I am also reorganizing my bicycle tool box (tool have ther own beauty, you know) . . . ah, heck, we are back to prepping again. I tried .. .
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Jefiner
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Jefiner, Red Wine as well. This is going to be a costly dinner if you are right on the other thread. I should keep my mouth shut.
So you lots of Califonias then? Tools have beauty...we got lots to talk about over dinner then. Wine, Flowers and rachet wrenches. |
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JaxMax
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harpmandoodle-
I recall a song
Counting flowers on the wall
it don't bother me at all
watching Mickey Mouse and Captain Kangaroo
now don' t tell me,
I 've nothing to do
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He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.Proverbs 13:20, The Bible
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