h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Hi there,

A tea and a natter if you please !!!

Hello
I see you are new here, welcome to hootoo

How do you like your ?

So, as i've been here ages and alot of people know me...tell me about yourself

Greetings to you

With milk and no sugar !!!

I can imagine that ......... so what would you like to know ???

How did you find this site? and what do you think of it so far?

It takes a while to get used to it, but once you find your niche, it can be addictive

I just chanced upon it yesterday and yes it is very addictive.

I have already spent many hours today.

How long have you been a member?

I find that this page does not refresh automatically

or

am I missing some setting?

As you can see I am still not fluent with the smileys etc

I've been here since 2003. This place changes all the time, people come and go...though some of us just stick around

None of the pages refresh automatically, but you'll soon get used to it.

Have you visited the smiley page yet? It's fun to try all the smileys

Jeez !!! that's a long time.

I must visit the smiley page.

So what, may I ask is your life's story or is it not correct to ask?

Since you are a senior participant please feel free to guide me with the norms.

I am watching the rugby while chatting.

Theres not much to tell about me, i'm getting old but still young at heart Most of my spare time is taking up with tending my garden and growing more and more plants I'll soon need a bigger garden

What do you do in your spare time?

Getting old is a predicament faced by all ..... that goes for me too
but staying young at heart is the key

I am an engineer and have several interests like sports and music. I must admit gardening is a weak point.

Tell me, have you been in the horticultural field all the time?

What sort on engineering do you do?

I've been in the horticultural field for nearly 7 years. However i've studied plants and nature since i was a child. It's an area where you are always learining. I love it!
My main role is identifying pests and diseases on plants, then recomending a treatment to get rid of them. I'm also responsible for the ordering of seeds and bulbs. Occasionally i get to play outside in the gardens, tending the plants.

Which sports do you play?

I am a civil engineer - my main line of work is designing, building and selling apartments. I own a small company doing just that.

You must consider yourself very lucky to be working in a field that's been a childhood interest.

Pest control in horticulture, I know, is very important and complicated as I believe the critters evolve immunities to the chemicals you develop. Are you also in charge of a plant nursery ??

Well, Venus, I have several interests in sports of which badminton I play as a routine - four days a week.

So, before horticulture what were you up to ??

It's true, bugs and diseases can develop immunities to chemicals, thats why organic control is very important. The use of parasitic wasps to control aphids and other pests, ladybirds and their larva do a great job, also hoverfly and lacewing larva are a good garden friend. People use far too many chemicals in their gardens, which in turn kills bees and butterflies. It can also build up in the soil, which slowly poisons it, making it unsuitable to growing.
The garden centre i work at, does'nt do any growing, we buy all our plants in from other growers. Theres no room and not enough man-power to grow our own.

I've done one or two other jobs, inbetween bringing up my daughter. She's grown up now and has her own children.

I get the feeling you are a bit of a sports fanatic, would i be right?

Yes indeed I've always been. Even now as I write I am watching the Rugby World Cup Ireland vs Argentina.

Topping my other interests will ofcourse be music.

I see, organic control minimizes the vicious circle of chemical treatment.

Great to know you have a grown up daughter - who has in turn made you a grandma !!!

I have two kids.

My daughter is just 18 and hopes to complete the A'levels in June '08 she is planning to do medicine.

My son is only 14 and hopes to take after me.

Do you visit your grand-children often ?

Hhmmmm...I'm not too fond of the word 'Grandma' It makes me sound like a little grey haired old lady with a zimmer-frame I much prefer 'Nanny' which is what i am known as by the kids.
I see the 'tribe' (my word for the family) every two weeks, sometimes more during their holidays.

Does you daughter want to be a doctor or surgeon?

You are quite right - I shall not mention the word !!!!

I am sure you are not a grey haired old lady - more a tribal queen !!!!

My daughter wishes to do the MBBS (which is the basic degree)and specialize as a paediatrician.

So what else do you get up to? Sports/Games, Reading? - No for a tribal queen, Music & Dancing? - yes for a tribal queen !!!!

Tribal queen? Heavens no, i'm just an ordinary person

You must be very proud of your daughter.

I don't really get up to much of anything I read, but only plant reference books. I don't do any sports as i get all the exercise i need by walking to and from work every day. I have a wide range of music, which i enjoy when i'm in the mood for it. The rest of any spare time i have is spent sleeping.

What other things do you enjoy aside from sport?

No, you must be special !!!!!

Yes, I will be proud once she achieves her goal.

What music do you like and when are you in the mood ?

I enjoy going to my club (not much of a drinker though !!!) chatting with my friends, reading - only at bedtime, wildlife and various other things like dancing etc. Just like to have good fun !!!

Greetings !!!



How does your garden grow ???

Just to say hello

Hiya
Sorry i havent replied sooner, sometimes i miss threads....it's my age you know

Are you still enjoying this site?

My garden is'nt growing much now. It's Autumn, so everything is starting to die back for the winter.

Do you have a garden?

Think nothing of it you have a lot more friends. Reply whenever possible.

Yes ofcourse I enjoy the site !!!

I have it running in the background and revert to hootoo-land every once in a while.

I have a garden - and I did not mention to you that I am from the tropics - no seasons here madame !!!

You will love it here as you could be in business all year round !!