Good morning all The garden's full of birds - where were they all yesterday
Bill, we had a white out in High Suffolk one year in the 80s; it was so bad that some roadmen on one of the big snowploughs got trapped in the vehicle - when they eventually got out and managed to make their way across country to a farm (they were walking on top of the hedges) their clothes were frozen to their skin and the farmer's wife made them get into a warm bath with their clothes on to melt them so that they didn't tear their skin taking them off.
That was the year I was diagnosed with Extensive Equestrian Panniculitis - first diagnosed on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - I'm sure it was nothing like as bad as you've got over there Bill, but it was pretty bad for the soft southern UK!
No news from son or Aged Ps' Lovely Home - hopefully no news is good news!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all - trip to the GC this morning - have some vouchers that expire this weekend, and it would be rude not to spend them. If they have witch hazel Pallida i will also indulge (with a christmas gc token).
Then the plan is to shelter in the GH and sow some wildflower seeds - taking my podcasts with me for company.
Morning all. 4 degrees overnight Verd - we've been lucky if it's that during the day here just now. Manky - as we say up here! Horrible sleet and hail through the night which kept waking me. The poor birds must be scunnered with the endless wet. I'm glad we have the big conifer at the end of the garden which gives them decent shelter when they come in. Nothing compared to what Dove's rellies and Bill are having though so I'm very grateful. KEF- a whiteout is when snow is so severe it stops you seeing your hand in front of your face. It's pretty frightening even if it's only for a moment or two at the top of a mountain, and people walk off the edge because of it, but at ground level it's just as dangerous - as Bill's scenario shows. Hope there's no damage Dove. I know people joke about Norfolk being flat and open but is that part of the problem - houses are the highest points in a lot of places?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning everyone, I won't say good morning because with the wind and rain it really isn't, I won't be taking the greenhouse down today that's for sure!! Had an email to say the new one is coming on 4th Feb
Just been busy catching up. Sorry I missed the fun and frivolity on Friday, sounds like you had a fab time and you got through some wine.....even more than me and my friend did - that's why I missed my invite and couldn't make the party, I was busy catching up with my best bud
Hope all of you that are poorly or down or just generally having a c*** time are feeling a bit better (Punkdoc, Stacey, Dove with the storms and poorly mum and anyone else I've missed).
Talking of offers, I picked up the Aldi leaflet when shopping yesterday and they have propagators and primula on offer next week.
Hi Tracey- lots of new people here which is great.
Perhaps you won't have to 'take' the greenhouse down if the wind keeps up...
Just as well you didn't join that wild lot the other night - they're very messy and I always have to clear up cos I'm the only sober one - and I have a wand...
Should really go and put up the curtains that I finished and do some ironing. Awaiting some first draft drawings from architect for the new extension. He had to phone for some reminders a few hours after he visited, and admitted he should have taken my drawing with him. I don't know... men eh? Scanned it and sent it to him
The birds won't have far to go for a drink or a bath - there's a nice 'pond' forming along the foot of the raised bed at the back fence....is the rain ever going to stop do you think?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all. Have just got up, could not see the point earlier as it is still dark in Sheffield, and the rain keeps falling.
Dove hope the news is better at your end today.
Talking of white outs; many years ago I lost a friend whilst climbing in the Cuillins, we were trying to make our way down near Scurr Alisdair when he lost his footing in zero visibility. Memories of that haunted me for many years, and I still find myself occasionally ruminating.
Surely this weather must stop soon, PLEASE
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Good morning all
The garden's full of birds - where were they all yesterday 
Bill, we had a white out in High Suffolk one year in the 80s; it was so bad that some roadmen on one of the big snowploughs got trapped in the vehicle - when they eventually got out and managed to make their way across country to a farm (they were walking on top of the hedges) their clothes were frozen to their skin and the farmer's wife made them get into a warm bath with their clothes on to melt them so that they didn't tear their skin taking them off.
That was the year I was diagnosed with Extensive Equestrian Panniculitis - first diagnosed on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police - I'm sure it was nothing like as bad as you've got over there Bill, but it was pretty bad for the soft southern UK!
No news from son or Aged Ps' Lovely Home - hopefully no news is good news!
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning all, very overcast here but dry at the moment.
Hope your son and Ma and Pa are ok this morning Dove.
Bill sorry to hear about the awful weather conditions, hope you are warm and safe.
Stacey hope you get better soon, how is Lo.
And hope all other peeps are well this morning, have a good day, stay safe.
Well spoke too soon, its pouring now
Morning all - trip to the GC this morning - have some vouchers that expire this weekend, and it would be rude not to spend them. If they have witch hazel Pallida i will also indulge (with a christmas gc token).
Then the plan is to shelter in the GH and sow some wildflower seeds - taking my podcasts with me for company.
Have a good day one and all
Morning all. 4 degrees overnight Verd - we've been lucky if it's that during the day here just now. Manky - as we say up here!
Horrible sleet and hail through the night which kept waking me. The poor birds must be scunnered with the endless wet. I'm glad we have the big conifer at the end of the garden which gives them decent shelter when they come in. Nothing compared to what Dove's rellies and Bill are having though so I'm very grateful. KEF- a whiteout is when snow is so severe it stops you seeing your hand in front of your face. It's pretty frightening even if it's only for a moment or two at the top of a mountain, and people walk off the edge because of it, but at ground level it's just as dangerous - as Bill's scenario shows. Hope there's no damage Dove. I know people joke about Norfolk being flat and open but is that part of the problem - houses are the highest points in a lot of places?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Just been busy catching up. Sorry I missed the fun and frivolity on Friday, sounds like you had a fab time and you got through some wine.....even more than me and my friend did - that's why I missed my invite and couldn't make the party, I was busy catching up with my best bud
Hope all of you that are poorly or down or just generally having a c*** time are feeling a bit better (Punkdoc, Stacey, Dove with the storms and poorly mum and anyone else I've missed).
Talking of offers, I picked up the Aldi leaflet when shopping yesterday and they have propagators and primula on offer next week.
That's all for now, have a restful Sunday
Hi Tracey- lots of new people here which is great.
Perhaps you won't have to 'take' the greenhouse down if the wind keeps up...
Just as well you didn't join that wild lot the other night - they're very messy and I always have to clear up cos I'm the only sober one - and I have a wand...
Should really go and put up the curtains that I finished and do some ironing. Awaiting some first draft drawings from architect for the new extension. He had to phone for some reminders a few hours after he visited, and admitted he should have taken my drawing with him. I don't know... men eh?
Scanned it and sent it to him 
The birds won't have far to go for a drink or a bath - there's a nice 'pond' forming along the foot of the raised bed at the back fence....is the rain ever going to stop do you think?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all. Have just got up, could not see the point earlier as it is still dark in Sheffield, and the rain keeps falling.
Dove hope the news is better at your end today.
Talking of white outs; many years ago I lost a friend whilst climbing in the Cuillins, we were trying to make our way down near Scurr Alisdair when he lost his footing in zero visibility. Memories of that haunted me for many years, and I still find myself occasionally ruminating.
Surely this weather must stop soon, PLEASE
When you don't even know who's in the team
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