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Jim's Cafe- Saturday June 1 2014
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Re: Jim's Cafe- Friday June 13th
hi coffee forums,
i am learning that keeping a tropical gecko's tank set to the right conditions is a little tricky. The temperatures are easy (i use a thermostat made for this purpose) but the humidity takes some getting used to. I am doing a 'naturalistic' style terrarium which has coco fiber (basically dirt) and sphagnum moss on the bottom which, when watered correctly, will become bio-active and decrease the need for cleanup of gecko urates. They will break down in the soil on their own. So, first couple weeks, it was too dry. I increased misting frequency, check the soil yesterday and it was swampy mess. Soaked up the excess water with big handfulls of paper towel and increased air flow through the tank, I think it's just about right now.
Gilligan, the inhabitant of the terrarium, is settling in better now. I see her out and about every so often, and she is eating regularly. She's really neat. She earned the nickname Batgirl within 2 days. Gilligan lives as though gravity is not a meaningful consideration to her lifestyle.
hi coffee forums,
i am learning that keeping a tropical gecko's tank set to the right conditions is a little tricky. The temperatures are easy (i use a thermostat made for this purpose) but the humidity takes some getting used to. I am doing a 'naturalistic' style terrarium which has coco fiber (basically dirt) and sphagnum moss on the bottom which, when watered correctly, will become bio-active and decrease the need for cleanup of gecko urates. They will break down in the soil on their own. So, first couple weeks, it was too dry. I increased misting frequency, check the soil yesterday and it was swampy mess. Soaked up the excess water with big handfulls of paper towel and increased air flow through the tank, I think it's just about right now.
Gilligan, the inhabitant of the terrarium, is settling in better now. I see her out and about every so often, and she is eating regularly. She's really neat. She earned the nickname Batgirl within 2 days. Gilligan lives as though gravity is not a meaningful consideration to her lifestyle.
Re: Jim's Café - Saturday, June 14, 2014
Went out twice at Scrabble last night with FATHOMER (using an existing 'H') and, on the last go, getting rid of all 7 with JAILERS on a Triple Word Score - total 98 points as I could use the 'J' twice
That felt really good, and an effort like that from me happens not more than once every 10 years, lol, so I thought it worth the posting
Went out twice at Scrabble last night with FATHOMER (using an existing 'H') and, on the last go, getting rid of all 7 with JAILERS on a Triple Word Score - total 98 points as I could use the 'J' twice
That felt really good, and an effort like that from me happens not more than once every 10 years, lol, so I thought it worth the posting 
Re: Jim's Café - Saturday, June 14, 2014
Heyroo everyone!
Just got home from the glasses place (LensCrafters) where they fixed my frames. They were bent outi of shape because I fell asleep in them. So at least that is done,
My birthday is coming up! Not planning on anything. It's just another number.
Anyway, Tommy Tom and I are off!
Have a good one!
-Jason and Tommy Tom
Heyroo everyone!
Just got home from the glasses place (LensCrafters) where they fixed my frames. They were bent outi of shape because I fell asleep in them. So at least that is done,
My birthday is coming up! Not planning on anything. It's just another number.
Anyway, Tommy Tom and I are off!
Have a good one!
-Jason and Tommy Tom
Re: Jim's Café - Saturday, June 14, 2014
afternoon coffee forums,
okay day today. received a stressful call from sister when i returned home from work. it seems she is applying to lease a car but her credit is bad. asking me to co-sign on it. i won't. will not. no matter how shitty it makes me feel. she has bad credit for a reason and she could damage my credit as well in this scenario.
ugh. family. :chargrined:
afternoon coffee forums,
okay day today. received a stressful call from sister when i returned home from work. it seems she is applying to lease a car but her credit is bad. asking me to co-sign on it. i won't. will not. no matter how shitty it makes me feel. she has bad credit for a reason and she could damage my credit as well in this scenario.
ugh. family. :chargrined:
Re: Jim's cafe June 15th
Good morning, Café!
Yesterday I baked cookies - tried something new with my recipe, and it worked! I ordered organic granulated maple sugar from Quebec, Canada, to make these cookies for my sister because she LOVES maple syrup/sugar flavor. So, I made Maple Sugar Shortbreads. And they worked - they're yummy, if I do say so myself! They will be my sister's birthday present! Not much on my plate today. Out this morning for a while, home for a bit, then up to sis's for a family dinner.
Music, glad you got some rest and have a quiet day! Enjoy your Chinese!
emily83, I'm sorry you didn't get a rest and that you are feeling bored. If you want winter. An adult novel, Winter's Tale, by Mark Helprin, and a young person's novel A City in Winter, by Mark Helprin (with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg). I really love the second book a lot!
I hope everyone finds some smiles today!
Good morning, Café!
Yesterday I baked cookies - tried something new with my recipe, and it worked! I ordered organic granulated maple sugar from Quebec, Canada, to make these cookies for my sister because she LOVES maple syrup/sugar flavor. So, I made Maple Sugar Shortbreads. And they worked - they're yummy, if I do say so myself! They will be my sister's birthday present! Not much on my plate today. Out this morning for a while, home for a bit, then up to sis's for a family dinner.
Music, glad you got some rest and have a quiet day! Enjoy your Chinese!
emily83, I'm sorry you didn't get a rest and that you are feeling bored. If you want winter. An adult novel, Winter's Tale, by Mark Helprin, and a young person's novel A City in Winter, by Mark Helprin (with illustrations by Chris Van Allsburg). I really love the second book a lot!
I hope everyone finds some smiles today!
Re: Jim's cafe June 15th
LOL Acy at your comment ''and they worked'' what you really mean is ''I didn't set the kitchen on fire'' haha just kidding Cookies are yummy! I am sure your sister will appreciate them very much :hug: It is great having your sister for company =) Have an awesome day~
Emily- I responded to one of your posts earlier, PM me shall you need to talk...I will be online here for the majority of the day
LOL Acy at your comment ''and they worked'' what you really mean is ''I didn't set the kitchen on fire'' haha just kidding
Cookies are yummy! I am sure your sister will appreciate them very much :hug: It is great having your sister for company =) Have an awesome day~Emily- I responded to one of your posts earlier, PM me shall you need to talk...I will be online here for the majority of the day
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Re: Jim's cafe June 15th
Had my wonderful trip to NYC yesterday. Great weather, great company, I was very happy. I feel a bit let down today after having a great day.
Today is back to reality - alone, doing mundane things like laundry and cooking. I might go to work for a couple of hours (unpaid but then I have a job) but that seems to smack of being back to the same ole grind.
Acy - have a great dinner with family. They are the best dinners.
Emily - I know how you feel although I am not that low at the moment.
*music* - Enjoy your day it seems like a real nice one.
Everyone Have a great day.
Had my wonderful trip to NYC yesterday. Great weather, great company, I was very happy. I feel a bit let down today after having a great day.
Today is back to reality - alone, doing mundane things like laundry and cooking. I might go to work for a couple of hours (unpaid but then I have a job) but that seems to smack of being back to the same ole grind.
Acy - have a great dinner with family. They are the best dinners.
Emily - I know how you feel although I am not that low at the moment.
*music* - Enjoy your day it seems like a real nice one.
Everyone Have a great day.
Re: Jim's cafe June 15th
Heyroo!
I am relaxing. Need to write the response to a rhetoric piece that I read last week. Gotta get that done. October is coming fast! That's when I start classes. English 102. 1 class per term for a while, and then I take on more as needed.
Glad for all mah buddies here in the cafe! You all are fantastic!
Heyroo!
I am relaxing. Need to write the response to a rhetoric piece that I read last week. Gotta get that done. October is coming fast! That's when I start classes. English 102. 1 class per term for a while, and then I take on more as needed.
Glad for all mah buddies here in the cafe! You all are fantastic!
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