Very quiet here last night, fireworkwise. I guess most people are waiting till tonight. There's also a big organised display not far away at Kenilworth Castle tonight. This is the first year for some time that Guy Fawkes' night has had a dry weather forecast.
Useful timely tips about collecting leaf mould on GW last night, which we hear every year. This year Monty decided not to use his mower to collect and chop the leaves. I wonder why. It would seem a far easier way of collecting them, especially as he has such a large area to cover/rake.
I saw those tree dahlias at GW Live at the NEC several years ago. Tempted, but I didn't buy. I don't think they'll catch on the way tree lilies have.
I hadn't seen the trick of covering dahlia tubers with vermiculite (it's not cheap). Note that he's storing his in a greenhouse with heat (expensive).
But otherwise thought the program was very unremarkable. I almost dropped off. Not sure why they bother making new programs each November.
Also watched Derren Brown's Apocalypse. Quite liked the ending, as the victim woke up in his own bed, convinced he'd had an awful nightmare.
Morning Forkers, Daughter and all grandchildren turned up last night and an enjoyable evening was had by all. Even the oldest one turned up. They were fed and watered and daughter seems more relaxed now. Daniel insisted on watching Marley and Me - I avoided it and kept away from T V in case I made a total idiot of myself ! Very sad film, Making the most of them before they move.
Just looking around - some serious housework needs to be done but they are worth it Will also have to visit shops again - nearly all the cake has gone.
We had mad hailstorms yesterday but it looks calmer today. Won't be going outside though. I would need a canoe and snorkel
I had a busy day yesterday, went shopping to get some new work clothes then while we were out we thought we would have a bite to eat then we went to see James Bond, very good but I never saw the end coming, even with the smiler alerts.
Geoff are you really going? it is not easy living overseas but such fun.
I have some relatives who moved to Spain. But after about 3 years they moved back. Mainly because they missed contact with their children and grandchildren. But I would think that, today, regular contact using Skype should reduce that problem.
A story in today's Daily Mail (which was flagged up on Sky News)...
It's about a lady who has a wildlife garden, but her neighbours think it's a mess, and so the local council took her to court...
"She calls herself a 'plantaholic' and admits her garden is 'a little higgledy-piggledy'. Nevertheless, Rita Grootendorst's plot is her pride and joy... Officials at Mrs Grootendorst's local council, however, took a different view – and branded it an almighty mess. Unfortunately for South-East London's Bexley Council, the judge in the case took nature's side – meaning the couple can keep their garden's unique appearance"
Hello again - about GW. I felt that the last few episodes have been a bit light weight. Was MD clearing leaves by hand to demonstrate how those with less land can clear them. Sorry can't comment on rest - went to sleep. Will catch up on iplayer
Personally -wrong judgement -no consideration for neighbours or their lives-they haven't cultivated that- just planted a load of trees and let them grow
Don't care about Englishman and castles-that is anti-social behaviour- council should appeal
I wouldn't want to live next door to them-would anybody
" portaloos now on front garden by hedge - well I guess they have to go somewhere. Look forward to watching the queue build up later!. Cars beginning to build up as well! Just had problem trying to get out in ours.
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Very quiet here last night, fireworkwise. I guess most people are waiting till tonight. There's also a big organised display not far away at Kenilworth Castle tonight. This is the first year for some time that Guy Fawkes' night has had a dry weather forecast.
Useful timely tips about collecting leaf mould on GW last night, which we hear every year. This year Monty decided not to use his mower to collect and chop the leaves. I wonder why. It would seem a far easier way of collecting them, especially as he has such a large area to cover/rake.
I saw those tree dahlias at GW Live at the NEC several years ago. Tempted, but I didn't buy. I don't think they'll catch on the way tree lilies have.
I hadn't seen the trick of covering dahlia tubers with vermiculite (it's not cheap). Note that he's storing his in a greenhouse with heat (expensive).
But otherwise thought the program was very unremarkable. I almost dropped off. Not sure why they bother making new programs each November.
Also watched Derren Brown's Apocalypse. Quite liked the ending, as the victim woke up in his own bed, convinced he'd had an awful nightmare.
Morning Forkers, Daughter and all grandchildren turned up last night and an enjoyable evening was had by all. Even the oldest one turned up. They were fed and watered and daughter seems more relaxed now. Daniel insisted on watching Marley and Me - I avoided it and kept away from T V in case I made a total idiot of myself ! Very sad film, Making the most of them before they move.
Just looking around - some serious housework needs to be done but they are worth it
Will also have to visit shops again - nearly all the cake has gone.
We had mad hailstorms yesterday but it looks calmer today. Won't be going outside though. I would need a canoe and snorkel
Have a good day all
I had a busy day yesterday, went shopping to get some new work clothes
then while we were out we thought we would have a bite to eat then we went to see James Bond, very good but I never saw the end coming, even with the smiler alerts.
Geoff are you really going? it is not easy living overseas but such fun.
Jo glad it is all sorted.
I also have a cupboard of gizmos
I have some relatives who moved to Spain. But after about 3 years they moved back. Mainly because they missed contact with their children and grandchildren. But I would think that, today, regular contact using Skype should reduce that problem.
A story in today's Daily Mail (which was flagged up on Sky News)...
It's about a lady who has a wildlife garden, but her neighbours think it's a mess, and so the local council took her to court...
"She calls herself a 'plantaholic' and admits her garden is 'a little higgledy-piggledy'. Nevertheless, Rita Grootendorst's plot is her pride and joy... Officials at Mrs Grootendorst's local council, however, took a different view – and branded it an almighty mess. Unfortunately for South-East London's Bexley Council, the judge in the case took nature's side – meaning the couple can keep their garden's unique appearance"
This is the story as it appears in the Mail:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2227078/Gold-award-garden-council-said-overgrown-mess.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
I agree with the judgement.
Just read that article. Makes you wonderwhen a wild life haven becomes an eyesore though. Not a health risk I notice.
Sorry - Morning all
on Programme about british food last night talking about how many British native cheeses you can name and making your own.
We named about 15, kept thinkingof varieties all evening.
No news on wedding front yet but there is a sort of spotlight by side passage into garden
I haven't done this quote thing before - Got the hang of it now after I messed up message
Hello again - about GW. I felt that the last few episodes have been a bit light weight. Was MD clearing leaves by hand to demonstrate how those with less land can clear them. Sorry can't comment on rest - went to sleep. Will catch up on iplayer
Personally -wrong judgement -no consideration for neighbours or their lives-they haven't cultivated that- just planted a load of trees and let them grow
Don't care about Englishman and castles-that is anti-social behaviour- council should appeal
I wouldn't want to live next door to them-would anybody
Rant over-sun shining
Now-that sounds like a grand day out Kate-did you get a snog in the back row?-
-This is just a very small step at the moment as regards moving
Bjaty -posting on here is a steep learning curve--have you tried italics and bold yet?
This sounds like it is going to be a helleva big wrench for you Jean
90 minutes programme tomorrow on a bloke jumping into space
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nts6t
" portaloos now on front garden by hedge - well I guess they have to go somewhere. Look forward to watching the queue build up later!. Cars beginning to build up as well! Just had problem trying to get out in ours.
See Kate didn't give much of plot away at all.
There seems to be a lot of curtain twitching going on
Have hust been in the loft-guess what I found-still being sold on Amazon and e-bay into 3 figures
I now have the moral dilemma