Hmmm, wombats! I could say good things or I could say other things. When we first got this property, we started fencing off paddocks because we wanted to have angora goats and wanted to be able to control where they were. Well, one thing you learn early on, is that wombats don't like their usual trundle paths blocked by the odd fence or two, and they only have one-way tracks. The upshot is that they dig rather large (goat size) holes under the fence and that there is a way-in and a way-out. Grr. We would come to the property every weekend and find new incursions to repair each time. Kept is busy every weekend, though.
Fidget you made me laugh too. Pat, how did you solve the wombat/goat problem? I assume you did get the goats because of the mention of shelters. Look after yourself and take it easy.
Jo if you carry on running about like that you'll be too tired to enjoy your extra day off. When you made your 'bee beds' what size drill bits did you use And have you just placed them on the ground or on a fence?
All our old towels go to the Dogs Trust up the road but I hadn't thought of duvets. Good idea.
I've just been out to the veggie patch and lifted the cloche cover on the kale and got such a shock. The leaves are huge. I've picked an armful of it and Hubby is busy chopping it up prior to blanching and freezing. There's no way we'll be able to get through it all before it goes off. That's before I even think about the chard and broccolini. I'll look at them tomorrow. Suddenly the weather is very warm and the house heater is off. - exactly 6 months since we lit the fire.
Lesley. We just kept repairing the fences every weekend when we came down here and where possible filling holes with rocks and whatever came to hand. Of course, since we haven't had goats now for several years, we don't bother repairing the fences and give the wombats free reign.
We buy the best duvets and pillows we can afford and don't change them until they go flat and lose their insulation properties - but they go for laundering every spring and autumn. We bought a new duvet this year - a John Lewis one with two layers which fix together so we have a choice of three thicknesses - it's really lovely and luxurious to sleep under. I'm really fussy about my pillow and have to have the exact right one otherwise I get a crook neck (this happened on our recent holiday - I usually take my pillow with me but forgot). Consequently I don't change them often as it can take a while to break a new one in. They do get laundered tho
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all! It's looking a lot brighter today than the past few days: it is 5'C mind you. Got the lawn cut yesterday and lifted a few lavenders that have been suffering from being in the path his lordship walks (and you thought wombats are bad). His lordship strimmed the edges, and the rainbow chard.
Pat, do I remember that you're a Pavarotti fan? I don't know whether you have access to BBC Radio 2, but tonight at 8pm UK time there's a wonderful programme - maybe your hubby can record it somehow for you? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06cxyyg
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all - low cloud/mist now but supposed to brighten again
You can download the radio too - I often do it so that's also a possibility
Lesley - I've got a piece of log for drilling holes for bees - a 5mm/6mm or bigger - drill bit would be fine I'd reckon, for different sizes. Think of interior size of canes
Might get in the garden later for some pruning and tidying, but I have to go to the bank as well The buddleias are about done. My Acteas/cimcifugas have only recently started flowering - the one under the front window only started last week. Bulbs to organise too so I'd better get it done before they sprout in the bags
Hope all the unwell people feel a bit better today
Catch you all later for more thong and towel talk...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Hmmm, wombats! I could say good things or I could say other things. When we first got this property, we started fencing off paddocks because we wanted to have angora goats and wanted to be able to control where they were. Well, one thing you learn early on, is that wombats don't like their usual trundle paths blocked by the odd fence or two, and they only have one-way tracks. The upshot is that they dig rather large (goat size) holes under the fence and that there is a way-in and a way-out. Grr. We would come to the property every weekend and find new incursions to repair each time.
Kept is busy every weekend, though.
Good morning all, afternoon Pat
Fidget you made me laugh too
. Pat, how did you solve the wombat/goat problem? I assume you did get the goats because of the mention of shelters
. Look after yourself and take it easy.
Jo if you carry on running about like that you'll be too tired to enjoy your extra day off
. When you made your 'bee beds' what size drill bits did you use And have you just placed them on the ground or on a fence?
All our old towels go to the Dogs Trust up the road but I hadn't thought of duvets. Good idea
.
I've just been out to the veggie patch and lifted the cloche cover on the kale and got such a shock. The leaves are huge. I've picked an armful of it and Hubby is busy chopping it up prior to blanching and freezing. There's no way we'll be able to get through it all before it goes off. That's before I even think about the chard and broccolini. I'll look at them tomorrow. Suddenly the weather is very warm and the house heater is off. - exactly 6 months since we lit the fire.
Lesley. We just kept repairing the fences every weekend when we came down here and where possible filling holes with rocks and whatever came to hand. Of course, since we haven't had goats now for several years, we don't bother repairing the fences and give the wombats free reign.
Good morning everyone
G'day Pat 
We buy the best duvets and pillows we can afford and don't change them until they go flat and lose their insulation properties - but they go for laundering every spring and autumn. We bought a new duvet this year - a John Lewis one with two layers which fix together so we have a choice of three thicknesses - it's really lovely and luxurious to sleep under. I'm really fussy about my pillow and have to have the exact right one otherwise I get a crook neck (this happened on our recent holiday - I usually take my pillow with me but forgot). Consequently I don't change them often as it can take a while to break a new one in. They do get laundered tho
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all! It's looking a lot brighter today than the past few days: it is 5'C mind you. Got the lawn cut yesterday and lifted a few lavenders that have been suffering from being in the path his lordship walks (and you thought wombats are bad). His lordship strimmed the edges, and the rainbow chard.
At least it looks tidier!
Good morning Clari
Look what happens when we talk duvets - we've got bedroom furniture spam
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Pat, do I remember that you're a Pavarotti fan? I don't know whether you have access to BBC Radio 2, but tonight at 8pm UK time there's a wonderful programme - maybe your hubby can record it somehow for you? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b06cxyyg
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all - low cloud/mist now but supposed to brighten again
You can download the radio too - I often do it so that's also a possibility
Lesley - I've got a piece of log for drilling holes for bees - a 5mm/6mm or bigger - drill bit would be fine I'd reckon, for different sizes. Think of interior size of canes
Might get in the garden later for some pruning and tidying, but I have to go to the bank as well
The buddleias are about done. My Acteas/cimcifugas have only recently started flowering - the one under the front window only started last week. Bulbs to organise too so I'd better get it done before they sprout in the bags 
Hope all the unwell people feel a bit better today
Catch you all later for more thong and towel talk...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Keep an eye on them Dove - there will be spam for thongs next