Makes me very sad when I hear these stories and shows how uncaring colleagues - who you probably regarded as friends - really are. Sign of the times? We seem to have gone backwards as a society I think. No respect for others who need support.
GG- where have you been! Was beginning to think you'd deserted us all! Did your sweet peas survive? Hope your holidays were good.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi FG. Sweet peas were ok, but I didn't pick them often enough to keep them going. Garden in general was pretty good and one of neighbours (a good gardener) commented that it was 'the ideal cottage garden.' It isn't, but I was rather chuffed. I've been away a lot and had a lot of family issues, so put the site on hold for a while. I am glad to see that Brumbull is back and notice that a few other things have changed. Hope things are going well for you.
Hi everyone, it's me again. I havebeen thread watching , but not saying much. Will stick mainly to this thread.Yesterday drove over to Sussex to have lunch with a bunch of 27 year olds. Very pleasant. Have been a bit busy with the local Hortisoc, organising a quiz, and more on that today. Also volunteering in the village shop. Enjoy the customer contact and the laughs with the other workers, but can't get my head around the b...... lottery terminal. I go to pieces.
Haven't been particularly busy in the garden, in spite of the favourable weather. I always tidy up when my sap starts to rise in the spring... I leave the birds and the insects to get the benefit for now.
Sadly I don't eat much cake ... some of the village ladies sell their cakes in the shop, and the lemon drizzle is the best you will taste anywhere. Scores 10 out of 10, unlike the National Trust sorry efforts which barely deserve the label. However my teeth are of the savoury variety in the main, so a cake is a very occassional treat.
That's all for now folks, enjoy your day.
GG, hope your arm feels better soon. I am having a flu jab soon. Around here even 27 year olds are eligible... wonderful NHS!
My daughter's lemon drizzle is very good. Doesn't make it often enough though
Panda, I have to admit the clock thing doesn't affect me much except for the fact that it means long dark nigths and the inevitable cold wet winter! I've got loads of bulbs in pots so I'm looking forward to them in spring and my Phormiums have never looked better - the Yellow Wave ones are really vibrant just now and a real burst of colour on these dull days.
Hope you're keeping well.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Some sad stories about people's work and also the treatment some of you received at the hands of others, also some real positives.
When I "lost the plot" as I call it...no gardening pun was intended , I was accused of trying to swing redundancy. I don't see anyone from from those days. Don't want to. I did have a few set backs in my last job and decided to retire early, I still have a great bunch of friends from there and keep in regular contact. So along with old friends, old work friends and new pals on here I'm doing fine. Thanks all.
'If you want to be happy for a lifetime plant a garden'
What a lot to catch upon and serious stuff as well.Dove I worked asa teacher with severely disabled children who could do nothing. It always amazed me, and when i think back, which your post has made me do just how much love they get and the other way in their own way give. It was hard, when you knew the child, to work out what was wrong, as they all had ways of showing it,.
Been swimming - time trials - believe me I am not going to break any records, except my own
Sunny here now after a dreadful night, think I may go around checking that everything is properly fastened down/up as we always get realy string winds whipping round the hills!
Hmmm , work is horrid subject for me too. Just been put down from 3 days to 2. Income reduced by a third . then find out my hours given to new girl who's ' bubblier'. Great. Self employed so no recourse without much expense stress time etc. Bubbly me of old takes some finding recently. Happy pills might bring get back, will have to wait a few weeks to see. Done nothing wrong just struggling a bit. Wish I was nearer retirement, or maybe just able to retire early, don't want to wish my life away just work and other pressures.
Ooops sorry that's all a bit dismal. Best get off to GC then...
have a good afternoon all. (PS, no longer watching/reading other threads, too stressful)
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All these posts weren't here when I posted there.
Makes me very sad when I hear these stories and shows how uncaring colleagues - who you probably regarded as friends - really are. Sign of the times? We seem to have gone backwards as a society I think. No respect for others who need support.
GG- where have you been! Was beginning to think you'd deserted us all! Did your sweet peas survive? Hope your holidays were good.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi FG. Sweet peas were ok, but I didn't pick them often enough to keep them going. Garden in general was pretty good and one of neighbours (a good gardener) commented that it was 'the ideal cottage garden.' It isn't, but I was rather chuffed. I've been away a lot and had a lot of family issues, so put the site on hold for a while. I am glad to see that Brumbull is back and notice that a few other things have changed. Hope things are going well for you.
Hi everyone, it's me again. I havebeen thread watching , but not saying much. Will stick mainly to this thread.Yesterday drove over to Sussex to have lunch with a bunch of 27 year olds. Very pleasant. Have been a bit busy with the local Hortisoc, organising a quiz, and more on that today. Also volunteering in the village shop. Enjoy the customer contact and the laughs with the other workers, but can't get my head around the b...... lottery terminal. I go to pieces.
Haven't been particularly busy in the garden, in spite of the favourable weather. I always tidy up when my sap starts to rise in the spring... I leave the birds and the insects to get the benefit for now.
Sadly I don't eat much cake ... some of the village ladies sell their cakes in the shop, and the lemon drizzle is the best you will taste anywhere. Scores 10 out of 10, unlike the National Trust sorry efforts which barely deserve the label. However my teeth are of the savoury variety in the main, so a cake is a very occassional treat.
That's all for now folks, enjoy your day.
GG, hope your arm feels better soon. I am having a flu jab soon. Around here even 27 year olds are eligible... wonderful NHS!
I'm fine GG. Glad the garden's doing well as you spent a lot of time working on it.
Hope you are coping with the issues. Never easy. Sending you a big hug
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hi to all. Like WW, I too have been mostly thread watching
while I get myself back.
Glad Chicky mentioned the clock movement this weekend, might have missed it
Really must tidy up my pots and hanging baskets soon as they are looking decidedly shabby
Love to all
Hello Woody - nice to see you
My daughter's lemon drizzle is very good. Doesn't make it often enough though
Panda, I have to admit the clock thing doesn't affect me much except for the fact that it means long dark nigths and the inevitable cold wet winter! I've got loads of bulbs in pots so I'm looking forward to them in spring and my Phormiums have never looked better - the Yellow Wave ones are really vibrant just now and a real burst of colour on these dull days.
Hope you're keeping well.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've been catching up on posts.
Thanks Verdun re: Mum.
Some sad stories about people's work and also the treatment some of you received at the hands of others, also some real positives.
When I "lost the plot" as I call it...no gardening pun was intended
, I was accused of trying to swing redundancy. I don't see anyone from from those days. Don't want to. I did have a few set backs in my last job and decided to retire early, I still have a great bunch of friends from there and keep in regular contact. So along with old friends, old work friends and new pals on here I'm doing fine. 
Thanks all.
'If you want to be happy for a lifetime plant a garden'
Well said KEF.
Hope your Mum is ok. Sounds like it's successful though which is a great relief for you all. Very stressful times.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Good day all
What a lot to catch upon and serious stuff as well.Dove I worked asa teacher with severely disabled children who could do nothing. It always amazed me, and when i think back, which your post has made me do just how much love they get and the other way in their own way give. It was hard, when you knew the child, to work out what was wrong, as they all had ways of showing it,.
Been swimming - time trials - believe me I am not going to break any records, except my own
Sunny here now after a dreadful night, think I may go around checking that everything is properly fastened down/up as we always get realy string winds whipping round the hills!
Ooops sorry that's all a bit dismal. Best get off to GC then...
have a good afternoon all. (PS, no longer watching/reading other threads, too stressful)