All go today - college, thing at kids' school, mad dash home to feed kids in 15 minutes before choir and then it was my rota turn to be 'on duty' at choir too. Did a test on plant pests and a few random topics this morning... let's just say that my gut feeling about how much was sticking in my brain was correct! I passed, just. But I know what I need to focus on so am not too concerned.
Handily, the thing at the school was about revision techniques and tips - ostensibly I was there to find out about supporting Bow, but I very selfishly just took it all on board for myself . Mind maps of plant viruses tomorrow then! I think I'll do a fertiliser one too. And maybe propagation techniques. I'd better get the coloured pencils out.
Liri, I hope all is well with your flight and that you both have a wonderful and relaxing time.
On the bird theme, I saw a lovely flock of redwings in the park on my way to college this morning.
Could do with dinner. OH is on his way home from work - should be here by 11. This might be the last week of such late finishes for a while, fingers crossed.
'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
It was a sunny day today, 6°. We did one of the walks in the dog walk book, the Boudicca way. Vast green fields edged with trees in their stark nakedness, and some little tracks through wooded bits. Really enjoyed it, except for my socks which kept slipping down my boots. Had a light lunch in the pretty thatched pub afterwards.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
I am indeed quite used to it, Joyce. I'm aware it's not a very healthy habit to be in, but other than never eating together there's no other option. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we'll get back to a more normal time (for us) of 9-10ish.
Just watching Miriam Margolyes' US road trip programme while we digest. Very interesting.
I hope the weather eases off a bit for you. It's wet, cold and windy here but was bright (and windy and cold!) today.
'If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.'
LG you remind me of when I was studying Horticulture plus full time work, three kids to organise in various schools and activities. For all that, I really loved the three years it took.
we are expecting 30c something today and all weekend But the washing is going to be bone dry and we’re going to wander around air conditioned shops in town for a while.
I need to push myself to practice my Ukelele chords and strums, but my wrist is still a bit sore. Any excuse to put it off.
I had a phone call from one of Hubby’s friends yesterday. He is a motor bike rider and a very large (tall and strong) fellow. He and one of his mates were riding through one of the lesser roads, well not really much more than a bush track, when a kangaroo leapt out and knocked him off his very large bike. The roo is dead, but Steve has been transported to Canberra Hospital with 4-5 broken ribs and a punctured lung. He doesn’t sound too lively.
Hubby rang him today and he’s still there but not sure what’s going down - they are playing around with various medications etc. His wife is a Pharmacist so I imagine she’s showing considerable interest.
Good morning all ... I think We were woken by crashes and bangs and car alarms about an hour ago ... looking out of the window we saw bins blowing down the road, crashing into cars and scattering their contents all over the place .... we pulled some clothes on and went outside and rescued them, returning now empty bins to their gardens ... we can't find our own food waste bin ... goodness knows where it's gone ........... the loft trap door keeps lifting and dropping with a bang ........ thought they'd said we weren't going to get the strong winds previously forecast ... no one told the Weather Gods it'd been cancelled and apparently half of Norfolk is without power ...... and why does it always happen on a Bin Day?
Hold on to your hats folks!!!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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Evening all / Morning Pat.
All go today - college, thing at kids' school, mad dash home to feed kids in 15 minutes before choir and then it was my rota turn to be 'on duty' at choir too. Did a test on plant pests and a few random topics this morning... let's just say that my gut feeling about how much was sticking in my brain was correct! I passed, just. But I know what I need to focus on so am not too concerned.
Handily, the thing at the school was about revision techniques and tips - ostensibly I was there to find out about supporting Bow, but I very selfishly just took it all on board for myself
. Mind maps of plant viruses tomorrow then! I think I'll do a fertiliser one too. And maybe propagation techniques. I'd better get the coloured pencils out.
Liri, I hope all is well with your flight and that you both have a wonderful and relaxing time.
On the bird theme, I saw a lovely flock of redwings in the park on my way to college this morning.
Could do with dinner. OH is on his way home from work - should be here by 11. This might be the last week of such late finishes for a while, fingers crossed.
Hope you have a lovely holiday, Liri.
It was a sunny day today, 6°. We did one of the walks in the dog walk book, the Boudicca way. Vast green fields edged with trees in their stark nakedness, and some little tracks through wooded bits. Really enjoyed it, except for my socks which kept slipping down my boots. Had a light lunch in the pretty thatched pub afterwards.
Seems a long time since I saw a blue sky Busy.
Lovely photos, BL. I love 'stark naked trees'. But grrrr don't you just hate it when socks do that?
OH has just got home. Dinner!
LG - I would be unable to sleep after a meal at this time of night but I think you are quite used to it.
Well done on passing the test today
I am indeed quite used to it, Joyce. I'm aware it's not a very healthy habit to be in, but other than never eating together there's no other option. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we'll get back to a more normal time (for us) of 9-10ish.
Just watching Miriam Margolyes' US road trip programme while we digest. Very interesting.
I hope the weather eases off a bit for you. It's wet, cold and windy here but was bright (and windy and cold!) today.
LG you remind me of when I was studying Horticulture plus full time work, three kids to organise in various schools and activities. For all that, I really loved the three years it took.
we are expecting 30c something today and all weekend
But the washing is going to be bone dry and we’re going to wander around air conditioned shops in town for a while.
I need to push myself to practice my Ukelele chords and strums, but my wrist is still a bit sore. Any excuse to put it off.
I had a phone call from one of Hubby’s friends yesterday. He is a motor bike rider and a very large (tall and strong) fellow. He and one of his mates were riding through one of the lesser roads, well not really much more than a bush track, when a kangaroo leapt out and knocked him off his very large bike. The roo is dead, but Steve has been transported to Canberra Hospital with 4-5 broken ribs and a punctured lung. He doesn’t sound too lively.
Hubby rang him today and he’s still there but not sure what’s going down - they are playing around with various medications etc. His wife is a Pharmacist so I imagine she’s showing considerable interest.
Hi Pat - and anyone else who's awake... we're waiting at the airport for the gate to open. Not sure what my stomach makes of porridge at 5am...
Hope your friend recovers quickly, Pat. It sounds an unnerving experience.
Thanks for the good wishes everyone!
Hope the weather perks up for you soon.
Hi Liri. Hope your holiday is great. Loved your new puzzles, thanks.
Good morning all ... I think
We were woken by crashes and bangs and car alarms about an hour ago ... looking out of the window we saw bins blowing down the road, crashing into cars and scattering their contents all over the place .... we pulled some clothes on and went outside and rescued them, returning now empty bins to their gardens ... we can't find our own food waste bin ... goodness knows where it's gone ........... the loft trap door keeps lifting and dropping with a bang ........ thought they'd said we weren't going to get the strong winds previously forecast ... no one told the Weather Gods it'd been cancelled and apparently half of Norfolk is without power ...... and why does it always happen on a Bin Day?
Hold on to your hats folks!!!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.