Finally got to sit down after busy day, cleaning, packing organising and giving dog extra long walks as I feel guilty already for leaving him even though I know he will be spoiled rotten where he is going.
Cat also got himself stuck on the roof and needed rescuing, was sheltering under a dormer window arch from rain (not stopped all day), took some coaxing to get him down, why he can't just use the cat flap I don't know.
Also big celebration, 2 little seedlings have shown their faces, I am so excited!
Anyway, thank you very much for all the good wishes for my hols, I have a very packed schedule but looking forward to making the most of every day. See you all next week by which time I hope you will all be fighting fit and ready for spring gardening.
“Coffee. Garden. Coffee. Does a good morning need anything else?” —Betsy Cañas Garmon
A belated hello, everyone... You've all been incredibly busy! Good to read of all the progress you're making in your gardens, where Spring is finally making an appearance.
Spent all day in York, first at a rehearsal (10.30-3.30), then visiting son and DIL for a cup of tea and a natter, before returning home in sleet and hail for a late tea.
Time for an early night I think.
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Another week at the coal face doesn't seem so bad if I can see the garden before I leave. And only a couple more weeks and I will see it after work too.
Just surveying my hands from a normal persons eyes (as opposed to a gardeners) - think it might be fair to say the brambles left their mark - even through the gauntlets
Refreshed and raring to go today, well maybe more coffee first.
Spring has definitely sprung in my house, I saw my first housefly this morning. He's a bit sleepy but already annoying I 'very trapped him behind the net curtains for now until I find my glass vase that I normally use to catch unwanted guests. It works a treat if you have a steady hand I think because it's glass so they don't notice the looming shadow so much
Lots to do this week in the garden, I hope everyone gets their satisfaction of jobs done
Mild here, should be sunny all day. We had the torrential rain visit us last night and Flynn wouldn't stop barking at the noise it made
The lighter mornings do make a difference chicky. I was able to see the snow as soon as I got up. Just a thin covering at the moment but the forecast is for more. No houseflies here yet but as soon as we get a glimmer of sunshine clouds of our carnivorous midges appear even when it's freezing.
Glad everyone had a good day yesterday. Enjoy your holiday DD. Very clever with the emoticons Lizzie - I'll have to go to the shop with RB
Maybe h....w..k is on the cards today. Suppose it has to get done sometime.
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RB, I copied and pasted the url into the oak tree icon for sending photos, using the external site choice.
Evening all,
Finally got to sit down after busy day, cleaning, packing organising and giving dog extra long walks as I feel guilty already for leaving him even though I know he will be spoiled rotten where he is going.
Cat also got himself stuck on the roof and needed rescuing, was sheltering under a dormer window arch from rain (not stopped all day), took some coaxing to get him down, why he can't just use the cat flap I don't know.
Also big celebration,
2 little seedlings have shown their faces, I am so excited! 
Anyway, thank you very much for all the good wishes for my hols, I have a very packed schedule but looking forward to making the most of every day. See you all next week by which time I hope you will all be fighting fit and ready for spring gardening.
Oooo - i've learnt a new trick - thanks Lizzie
There'll be no stopping me now
KEF - 21st? You're feeling enthusiastic aren't you?
I'm thinking more like April!
Hoping the snow holds off for me to get into the garden tomorrow: I'm afraid I just can't cope with the cold when digging!
A belated hello, everyone...
You've all been incredibly busy! Good to read of all the progress you're making in your gardens, where Spring is finally making an appearance.
Spent all day in York, first at a rehearsal (10.30-3.30), then visiting son and DIL for a cup of tea and a natter, before returning home in sleet and hail for a late tea.
Time for an early night I think.
Morning all
. Its light
Another week at the coal face doesn't seem so bad if I can see the garden before I leave. And only a couple more weeks and I will see it after work too
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Just surveying my hands from a normal persons eyes (as opposed to a gardeners) - think it might be fair to say the brambles left their mark - even through the gauntlets
Morning all
Refreshed and raring to go today, well maybe more coffee first.
Spring has definitely sprung in my house, I saw my first housefly this morning. He's a bit sleepy but already annoying
I 'very trapped him behind the net curtains for now until I find my glass vase that I normally use to catch unwanted guests. It works a treat if you have a steady hand I think because it's glass so they don't notice the looming shadow so much
Lots to do this week in the garden, I hope everyone gets their satisfaction of jobs done
Mild here, should be sunny all day. We had the torrential rain visit us last night and Flynn wouldn't stop barking at the noise it made
Good morning
The lighter mornings do make a difference chicky. I was able to see the snow as soon as I got up
. Just a thin covering at the moment but the forecast is for more. No houseflies here yet but as soon as we get a glimmer of sunshine clouds of our carnivorous midges appear even when it's freezing
.
Glad everyone had a good day yesterday. Enjoy your holiday DD
. Very clever with the emoticons Lizzie - I'll have to go to the shop with RB
Maybe h....w..k is on the cards today. Suppose it has to get done sometime.