Alireza711 (450)

We all should learn from our mistakes, how else do we really learn?

My father tried to teach me his trade but ..........

He never once said "I told you so" when I stuffed up.

I went to Bunnings today (okay, nursuries usually have someone trying to sell you plants as well) for some potting mix for my bromiliads which have so may pups shooting. Looked up the internet for how to keep them going. "Go for the Cynbidium Orchard mix" it said. Grabbed a bag of "Orchid Mix" but was not sure if it was the right one.

Along comes a 20+ girl asking if I need help. Bloody oath I need help here. Told her what I was looking for and she recommended something with a more suitable mix for what I wanted. I had grabbed the bag of the "Brand Name" I was familiar with but she told me the differences.

Okay, it was $1 more but did sound like what I was after. Soon find out.

Moral is, I might have a few grey hairs on the scalp (sign of wisdom?) but does not mean that I cannot listen to someone younger who might know more than me.

Thanks Merriweather, I will find it on google and try to learn some and maybe surprise my friend, next time I see her. She chants some of the prayers. Sounds beautiful. I learnt to chant one short prayer(2short lines) that another friend taught me over the phone. I spent 2 weeks on the phone getting the sounds,words,speed etc.15min. each time, she rang me. I had to copy her. She also gave me a link to arabic or farsi chanting on a you tube.That gave me the idea of how I could chant it. The group was impressed. Now I have forgotten everything --must find the words and practice it again.It's worth doing.

True, true Wash2U, we never stop learning and making mistakes.This makes me feel better.There is so much to learn. Thanks

Curly 28, You seem to be having a great time---good on you. Can you please tell me where you are. The background is intriguing---a garden??? wonderful plants.

Evening conduit yeah we all need to have a laugh no point in being sad.

That garden I designed and built from the ground up it also was my home before this one I have have now. I took that photo January 2012 just before I moved. My trade is Landscape Gardening which I now am retired bar the odd small job to keep me motivated.

Hi Serene,you are right.Merriweather has a good taste bcuz she has a nice friends like you.any way thanks 4 your greeting

Mamnun my dear teacher

Hello Agent
Thanks 4 your greeting