Obs and Liri, the lilies start off in the tunnel until they bulk up a bit . I'm thinking of trying to sell some for a wee bit of pocket money. Not in a big way, who knows?
I'm going to lift the plants from the pond and split them , they've been in there 2 years, and I'm planning on buying a few more ( £25 each, so not too many ) to divide and bulk up too.
I don't know if anyone remembers the "planting" I did in the lake last year. ( tie them to a lump of brick and chuck them in), but they're already growing this year. Photos to follow when they do something more interesting.
Good morning. Have just sent off that cooker and a dishwasher thrown in for good measure. I now have some euros for my plant fund. Set to be balmy from Sunday so I foresee a visit to the local nursery. Not that I can get down n hands and knees but maybe some bending style weeding and planting.
Lots of cheery daffs and crocuses poking through and even flowering and the snowdrops have opened up.
Knees very tender and colourful but a lot less stiff and swollen than yesterday. I know what you mean about the gym PP.
DL - damp cold penetrates more than dry cold I find and the grey makes it worse too. Depressing rather than invigorating.
WW - I hope you get some good news for your own plant fund or other treats.
Steephill - have a memorable day.
Chicky - don't want to go to Paris again in the foreseeable but I do have Giverny in my sites for a trip to or from Possum in Namur. The trick, apparently, is to stay nearby and get in early before the coaches arrive.
Giving up on the banjo Pat? Nice to have a new toy tho.
Hosta - any special varieties? They sound expensive to buy.
Busy - cooking Chinese tonight for NY. There have to be prawns for good luck, long noodles for long life and some crispy duck pancakes cos we like them. That and some fresh stir fried veggies should cover it for 2 of us.
Dove - not watching Olympics but OH is glued. Enjoy but don't get so excited you mess up the knitting!
Have a great day everyone.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Morning all! Evening Pat! Don't know if I have time to retire, sounds busy!
Off to Diss in a while on a bright chilly day! I'm just taking the bits today, the will be auctioned next Friday I believe, a nice day for a journey anyhow Thought I read that you had been in Diss recently BusyL, hope your cold is going now
Hosta, I'm way too lucky in love to ever be lucky in anything else! Life likes me to struggle to keep me grounded but I'm eternally grateful as I have the important stuff! but don't think I'll be making megaquids any time soon.....if I'm wrong you will all be remembered!
Lilyp have a lovely lunch, typical that the weather is improving just before you go away!
Hope your feeling less dizzy today Obelixx
Chicky, the Paris trip sounds like it will be wonderful! But now I'm worrying about gardening in kilts too! Are longjohns allowed? Have a splendid day Mr and Mrs Steephill
Morning Dove great news...the turmeric has worked so much that I'm able to wear my beautiful engagement ring again!!!! Not on the same hand as the knuckles still swollen so won't fit with wedding ring, but I can wear it on the other hand!!! A while ago it wouldn't fit on my little finger! so thank you Dove for sending me those and thank you Joyce for the advice
Brrrrrr? Clari? Your not wearing a kilt too are you?
DL we have a special kind of cold in the UK, it comes with wet and misery! Apparently its nearly spring!
PP we do a lot of yelling at the telly in our house! Sometimes we make up the script for them if their way is annoying us! And we always make up names for characters
Hope everyone has a lovely day and a sunny weekend!
Having a lovely morning listening to a Paul Simon CD ......... stuff we've known so long it's become part of our lives, but when you sit down and really listen you realise the genius of the man ... and for over forty years he's just gone on and on and one writing amazing poetry and music ... the news that he's going to finish touring will hopefully trigger a re-evaluation of his work ... I mean we've always known that he's good ... but actually he's one of the greatest singer songwriters ever ....
Last edited: 16 February 2018 09:51:57
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I spend long car journeys "educating" Possum about proper pop music. She has finally started acquiring her own Simon and Garfunkel CDs. Graceland next and then Ladysmith Black Mambazo but not Miriam thing who was just embarrassing on the Graceland tour.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
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Morning all.
Obs and Liri, the lilies start off in the tunnel until they bulk up a bit . I'm thinking of trying to sell some for a wee bit of pocket money. Not in a big way, who knows?
I'm going to lift the plants from the pond and split them , they've been in there 2 years, and I'm planning on buying a few more ( £25 each, so not too many ) to divide and bulk up too.
I don't know if anyone remembers the "planting" I did in the lake last year. ( tie them to a lump of brick and chuck them in), but they're already growing this year. Photos to follow when they do something more interesting.
Obs , take it easy on the knee.
Wonky, remember your friends when you're minted.
Dacha, your cold in Moscow is a dry cold . Ours is a wet, damp bone creaking cold! Wrap up!
A A Milne
Just realised ... Chinese New Year celebrations begin today .... good fortune to all those born in the Year of the Dog
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Good morning. Have just sent off that cooker and a dishwasher thrown in for good measure. I now have some euros for my plant fund. Set to be balmy from Sunday so I foresee a visit to the local nursery. Not that I can get down n hands and knees but maybe some bending style weeding and planting.
Lots of cheery daffs and crocuses poking through and even flowering and the snowdrops have opened up.
Knees very tender and colourful but a lot less stiff and swollen than yesterday. I know what you mean about the gym PP.
DL - damp cold penetrates more than dry cold I find and the grey makes it worse too. Depressing rather than invigorating.
WW - I hope you get some good news for your own plant fund or other treats.
Steephill - have a memorable day.
Chicky - don't want to go to Paris again in the foreseeable but I do have Giverny in my sites for a trip to or from Possum in Namur. The trick, apparently, is to stay nearby and get in early before the coaches arrive.
Giving up on the banjo Pat? Nice to have a new toy tho.
Hosta - any special varieties? They sound expensive to buy.
Busy - cooking Chinese tonight for NY. There have to be prawns for good luck, long noodles for long life and some crispy duck pancakes cos we like them. That and some fresh stir fried veggies should cover it for 2 of us.
Dove - not watching Olympics but OH is glued. Enjoy but don't get so excited you mess up the knitting!
Have a great day everyone.
Morning all! Evening Pat! Don't know if I have time to retire, sounds busy!
Off to Diss in a while on a bright chilly day! I'm just taking the bits today, the will be auctioned next Friday I believe, a nice day for a journey anyhow
Thought I read that you had been in Diss recently BusyL, hope your cold is going now 
Hosta, I'm way too lucky in love to ever be lucky in anything else! Life likes me to struggle to keep me grounded but I'm eternally grateful as I have the important stuff!
but don't think I'll be making megaquids any time soon.....if I'm wrong you will all be remembered! 
Lilyp have a lovely lunch, typical that the weather is improving just before you go away!
Hope your feeling less dizzy today Obelixx
Chicky, the Paris trip sounds like it will be wonderful! But now I'm worrying about gardening in kilts too! Are longjohns allowed? Have a splendid day Mr and Mrs Steephill
Morning Dove
great news...the turmeric has worked so much that I'm able to wear my beautiful engagement ring again!!!! Not on the same hand as the knuckles still swollen so won't fit with wedding ring, but I can wear it on the other hand!!! A while ago it wouldn't fit on my little finger! 
so thank you Dove for sending me those and thank you Joyce for the advice 
Brrrrrr? Clari? Your not wearing a kilt too are you?
DL we have a special kind of cold in the UK, it comes with wet and misery! Apparently its nearly spring!
PP we do a lot of yelling at the telly in our house! Sometimes we make up the script for them if their way is annoying us! And we always make up names for characters
Hope everyone has a lovely day and a sunny weekend!
Last edited: 16 February 2018 09:49:42
Having a lovely morning listening to a Paul Simon CD ......... stuff we've known so long it's become part of our lives, but when you sit down and really listen you realise the genius of the man ... and for over forty years he's just gone on and on and one writing amazing poetry and music ... the news that he's going to finish touring will hopefully trigger a re-evaluation of his work ... I mean we've always known that he's good ... but actually he's one of the greatest singer songwriters ever ....
Last edited: 16 February 2018 09:51:57
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
"on and on" Duh
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I spend long car journeys "educating" Possum about proper pop music. She has finally started acquiring her own Simon and Garfunkel CDs. Graceland next and then Ladysmith Black Mambazo but not Miriam thing who was just embarrassing on the Graceland tour.
Ahh Paul Simon love everything he has ever done especially his very early stuff....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPju1YFCerQ
OMG I've not heard that for years ...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.