Fog didn't let up, so we went back to bed. Thankfully, no one had signed up for flowers this week (we have the "greening" of the church, anyway), so we didn't risk life and limb to be on the highway. But I did miss my Sunday breakfast treat - 2 egg rolls : Maybe DH will venture out later today
-- Edited by Momala on Sunday 3rd of December 2017 11:15:37 AM
There was some fog this morning, but the sun has burned it all off and it's nice outside.
December 3rd and we can still open the doors and windows for fresh air.
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So need to pick up DD in an hour, and may get a tree tonight. Haven't had a real one in 3 years, DD wants one. I've clipped some Holly with berries for a friend. Did a bunch of other stuff. Looking forward to Friday when I can finish off my SS shopping and mail it. Just wish SS would post more with ideas.
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We finally put up Christmas lights today! Okay, well, half of them. Then it started raining so we couldn't finish, but I'll take what I can get at this point.
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Or was it a bad five minutes that you milked all day?
IKWTDS ~
Being in the Northeast, I know you get some really
fresh trees, but here are a couple of "tricks" that I've
used to keep my fresh trees FRESH for a long time.
I'm sure you won't need these tips, but maybe some
of our other posters can get some useful info.
As you know, cut at least 1" off the trunk just before
you are going to put it into the stand. The faster you
can get the tree into the stand after cutting the trunk,
the better - it won't have a chance to "seal up".
Before you cut the 1" off the trunk, bounce the tree a
couple of times on the floor, hard, to get rid of any
"hanging" needles. Make sure you have a waterproof
sheet under the tree, in case your stand develops a leak.
The water you use makes a big difference. If you buy
the tree from a well-established florist, they may have a
bottle called "Prolong". You add a capful to the water in
the stand. I also use Prolong for special fresh floral
arrangements, and they typically last for at least two
weeks. It is usually 12-16 ounces, and should last at
least a year.
Before you start putting the lights on, mist the tree with
plain tap water. Trees absorb moisture through the
needles, as well as the trunk. Use at least 2 cups of water.
Once your tree is decorated, make sure to keep the water
level in the stand as high as you can. I have frequently
used a turkey baster to make sure I get the water in the
stand, rather than the rug!
Every day, before you turn the lights on, mist the tree again.
If you follow these steps, your tree should remain fresh and
fragrant for at least four weeks.
When you take your tree down, don't trash it! Take it outside
and use it as a base to feed your feathered friends! Hang
pinecones dipped in peanut butter then rolled in seeds, or
sections of oranges, or ropes of cranberries. Your feathered
friends will flock to you.
A flock of flirting flamingos is pure, passionate, pink pandemonium-a frenetic flamingle-mangle-a discordant discotheque of delirious dancing, flamboyant feathers, and flamingo lingo.
Momma, I have to buy the prolong when I have a chance! The girls had a fantastic time decorating. Tree is small enough to be manageable for me. Need to wrap gifts this week! Love the age DD is at she is such a help!
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