Staying with my sister-in-law
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (337181)
Rockingham, Australia
September 9, 2024 10:09am CST
I stayed with my sister-in-law and her husband for the last four nights and enjoyed my stay although I went with a bit of trepidation. F can be a bit prickly and has very decided views on lots of things but we got on well and I was able to help in a few ways without upsetting her.
She is a wonderfully caring person and does quite a lot of visiting, not just to friends but to those that might be lonely or need to see a friendly face. She also had a couple of appointments, so I did some ironing while she was away. I knew she wouldn’t mind. We spent an hour in the garden transferring seedlings to bigger pots and had a couple of games of Qwirkle which was fun.
Tomorrow I will pick up some empty pots for her from the hardware store. They were giving away some for free. She planted a lot of alyssium seeds and now has dozens of tiny plants which all need repotting.
The photo is of one of my pot plants – oops, I’m not allowed to call them that 
– I should say potted plants.
– I should say potted plants.19 people like this
19 responses
@Tampa_girl7 (49997)
• United States
9 Sep
I’m glad that y’all got along good. Pretty flowers.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49997)
• United States
11 Sep
@JudyEv I love the color. It reminds me of my mama,
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@JudyEv (337181)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep
@Tampa_girl7 It's certainly a lovely colour.
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@LindaOHio (174202)
• United States
9 Sep
That's a lovely plant. I'm glad you and your SIL are getting on OK. How is Vince doing? Have a good week.
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@LindaOHio (174202)
• United States
11 Sep
@JudyEv I hope it's soon. Please keep us posted.
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@GardenGerty (160159)
• United States
10 Sep
Your Kalanchoe is lovely. I have some, but they are not in bloom.
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@snowy22315 (178545)
• United States
9 Sep
That is a beautiful plant. I agree with Fiacre's assesment of prickly people.
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@allknowing (133734)
• India
10 Sep
You almost typed 'potty' plants Did you not?
Not all guests are helpful although they mean to help. My niece in law whpo visited us a few years ago threw away soup thinking that it was dirfty water and washed that vessel. . That soup was for Preiti our pet dog (lol)
Not all guests are helpful although they mean to help. My niece in law whpo visited us a few years ago threw away soup thinking that it was dirfty water and washed that vessel. . That soup was for Preiti our pet dog (lol)3 people like this
@Juliaacv (50928)
• Canada
9 Sep
This has been such a stressful time for you, soon it will be over.
I like your non-pot potted plant, it is quite a good size.
I have a very small version of it, but do not necessarily excel at growing that particular plant.
I hope that Vince is well today.
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@DianeBorg (785)
• Malta
10 Sep
I love Kalanchoe plants, especially when they flower. Gardening can be tiring but it is relaxing at the same time.
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@DianeBorg (785)
• Malta
11 Sep
@JudyEv yes it is good exercise, plus you feel better inside too 
, because they say that soil reduces stress.
, because they say that soil reduces stress.1 person likes this
@popciclecold (38198)
• United States
10 Sep
It's a beautiful plant, have no idea what it is. I plan to finally plant something. I'm glad you had a good stay.
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@JudyEv (337181)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Sep
It seems that it's available here. I just use a good potting mix. My Mum had some liquid that she'd dip the end of the cutting in.
@Shiva49 (26561)
• Singapore
10 Sep
Times have changed and it is uncomfortable to stay with even close family members nowadays.
I do so though very selectively.
You have gone out of the way to make your hosts more than comfortable, and that matters a lot.
We need to feel part of their family to start with.
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