I spent a bit of time in the polytunnel drilling holes in the buckets I bought for £1 each in B&Q. Perfect for starting off cannas and dahlias until it's warm enough to plant them out. why is a very strong, thick 14l plastic bucket £1 when the same sized plant pot would be thinner plastic?, and twice the price?
That's a nuisance @Busy-Lizzie. I recommend either steam inhalations or even try hayfever pills. I take one of those every day because I have a permanent bunged up nose problem, chronic rhinitis.
I did wonder whether it is okay to mix and match tyres, should you not have had winter tyres all round? I don't know much about them I'm afraid.
Winter tyres have more and deeper tread blocks, so though they are better in cold slippy conditions (they warm up more and clear water ,snow, ice etc better) they actually put less rubber on the road. So when it's mild and dry you have less grip than you do with a summer tyre. Like everything it's a compromise.
We have 2 full sets of winter tyres in our ruin but have not needed them since we moved here. In Belgium they went on in November and stayed on till April.
Have spent today having a good clean downstairs and bringing in the tree so it's branches can settle before I decorate it on Thursday. Have a friend coming tomorrow for a Christmas crafting session.
Don't be so defensive @chicky. If you're lucky enough to have a wider family living within striking distance and wanting to celebrate together go for it but don't have a go at those who have small or fractured or no family nearby. Let everyone celebrate, or not, as they wish. OH and Possum and I have a lovely time together and enjoy our own festive traditions from what and when we eat to when we open presents, walkies, games and TV. Suits us. The French and Belgians do it all on Xmas Eve which doesn't suit us and then they sleep or walk it off on Xmas Day and go back to work on Boxing Day.
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)."
Unnecessary comment @Obelixx - I think I was quite clear that I understand that people do things differently. And that is up to them.
However, don’t belittle me when I say I am upset when things have to be cancelled….. because it matters to me, alot. And don't tell me that its “just another day” , and that I can do it all in the summer instead. Because I have been there and done that.
Good morning Forkers. We’ve woken to a sunny morning, but a storm is predicted this afternoon. We had lots of lightning yesterday evening which we could watch over the range. I suppose t ought will be the same.
we’ve a trip to Canberra tomorrow for Hubby’s ophthalmic appt and son has planned to meet up for lunch because it’s his birthday on the 19th. Our daughter will drive us over to the appt while we leave our car at her place because of parking problems. So it’ll be a family lunch. 😁
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Perfect for starting off cannas and dahlias until it's warm enough to plant them out.
why is a very strong, thick 14l plastic bucket £1 when the same sized plant pot would be thinner plastic?, and twice the price?
Maybe they think gardeners have more money @Hostafan1.
Car doesn't handle quite as well with winter tyres.
I picked up what I thought was a very minor cold from 2 year old grandson. Now my nose is horribly bunged up.
I did wonder whether it is okay to mix and match tyres, should you not have had winter tyres all round? I don't know much about them I'm afraid.
Evening @Uff
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Have spent today having a good clean downstairs and bringing in the tree so it's branches can settle before I decorate it on Thursday. Have a friend coming tomorrow for a Christmas crafting session.
Don't be so defensive @chicky. If you're lucky enough to have a wider family living within striking distance and wanting to celebrate together go for it but don't have a go at those who have small or fractured or no family nearby. Let everyone celebrate, or not, as they wish. OH and Possum and I have a lovely time together and enjoy our own festive traditions from what and when we eat to when we open presents, walkies, games and TV. Suits us. The French and Belgians do it all on Xmas Eve which doesn't suit us and then they sleep or walk it off on Xmas Day and go back to work on Boxing Day.
However, don’t belittle me when I say I am upset when things have to be cancelled….. because it matters to me, alot. And don't tell me that its “just another day” , and that I can do it all in the summer instead. Because I have been there and done that.
we’ve a trip to Canberra tomorrow for Hubby’s ophthalmic appt and son has planned to meet up for lunch because it’s his birthday on the 19th. Our daughter will drive us over to the appt while we leave our car at her place because of parking problems. So it’ll be a family lunch. 😁