Hi, all-I spent the day at school as a supply teacher for the first time this year. It was really gratifying how glad the kids were to see me [I know most of them]--and I got lots of hugs when I walked in--mostly from the little girls--not unexpected. But what made my day was the hug from a 12-year old boy--I thought it was very brave. Don't miss the politics--but I do miss the kids. Now I am pretty exhausted.
Morning Inkadog and anyone yet to arrive. that must have made you feel really great. I had a group of 13 year olds at the uni this week and apparently the session I did was awesome and 'sick' which apparently is good rather than bad. I got a round of applause at the end.I was chuffed.
Weather better today, hoping for a calmer drive to work. TGIF!
It's quiet here this morning, though still dark at 7am. I'm off to Sainsburys first thing. Then will do some storm damage assessment when I get back.
Notice that the Chinese house in the road, which Geoff featured on here yesteday, is in today's Daily Mail, and was featured on Sky News this mornng.
There's also an interesting article in this morning's Telegraph (at least on their website) about tools for disabled gardeners. Although these tools are intended for the disabled, they could be of interest to anyone. They have things like a light-weight fork, a nifty fruit picker, cold frames and raised beds on legs (probably pricey), loppers, secateurs, etc.
Morning Inka ( or evening ) Glyn and Georg and everyone else popping in , Really sorry to hear about everyone's storm damage and hope it can all be put right. We were lucky that the bird table stayed in place , I put bricks on the bottom after last years shannigans. Really bad day yesterday but seems a lot calmer today. Not much to report except the usual. Going to daughters again and then shopping - Bjay gave me inspiration so will pick up all dried food and stuff that will keep for Xmas as well..
Had a ''wobble'' yesterday - daughter got a bit upset . Think she's just stressing over the move and has a mountain of paperwork to sort out. Had to bite my lip and chuck the kettle on and then Daniel asked if Grandad and I could go and live with them. Had a lot of explaining to do but think he understands.
Morning all. Sun up & out, barely any wind & managed to really sleep well as the storm had moved East by bedtime.
Greenhouse survived- I sometimes wonder whether it's worth it, till I eat the tomatoes. Planning to get out for a couple of hours later & carry on cutting back the remaining borders. The front is still ok & flowering so shall leave until all the faffing around next week over- or as a job to do to get out of the way!
First saw those raised beds on legs, like a big manger, in Kitzbuel, Austria. I drooled every time we walked past that garden. We've since seen more, a lot homemade. The original looked stunning, all polished hardwood, so may have been purchased from one of the local woodworkers of which there are plenty around. The season in the mountains may be short, but it's a lot warmer & wetter over there. J.
Morning everyone. We seem to have got through the wind and wet so far unscathed. Inka, I know exactly what you mean about an exhausting day of supply! I tend to just fill in for half days now. And like you I don't miss the politics but I do miss the children.
Raised beds are a tempting idea, though I've never seen legs on them, but I'd like to bet that between them my dogs and chickens would chuck the soil out and cause more mayhem than they do already!
Hope everyone is okay after the storm. Not too bad here today so I'm going to start clearing the photinia that blew over yesterday. It was over 15 feet high and really bushy so might take some time. I'm hoping I can firm the stump in again and it won't die but on gooling info on it it's the wrong time to prune it so just keep my fingers crossed.
Flo- the planter I saw was slap bang in the middle of their lawn! Dont remember much else about that garden as just zoomed onto the planter, it was soo stunning- vegs & flowers combined.
Well 2 lots of washing out- no wind, but sunny so maybe a bit dryer? Fed the wormery & veg waste compost bin- heat coming nicely from that. Off to quickly make some bottom of veg rack/fridge soup then get changed & go out! J.
Back after my mini break at friends, pleased to be home, especially after the rotten weather. It's a lovely morning here so I might get the washing dry. I haven't been round the garden yet so don't know if any damage has been done. Sorry I missed the game. I didn't really catch up with all the posts, just dipped in, there were far too many.
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Hi, all-I spent the day at school as a supply teacher for the first time this year. It was really gratifying how glad the kids were to see me [I know most of them]--and I got lots of hugs when I walked in--mostly from the little girls--not unexpected. But what made my day was the hug from a 12-year old boy--I thought it was very brave. Don't miss the politics--but I do miss the kids. Now I am pretty exhausted.
Weather better today, hoping for a calmer drive to work. TGIF!
Have a good day all.
Glyn
Morning forkers.
It's quiet here this morning, though still dark at 7am. I'm off to Sainsburys first thing. Then will do some storm damage assessment when I get back.
Notice that the Chinese house in the road, which Geoff featured on here yesteday, is in today's Daily Mail, and was featured on Sky News this mornng.
There's also an interesting article in this morning's Telegraph (at least on their website) about tools for disabled gardeners. Although these tools are intended for the disabled, they could be of interest to anyone. They have things like a light-weight fork, a nifty fruit picker, cold frames and raised beds on legs (probably pricey), loppers, secateurs, etc.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/9697156/Really-useful-tools-for-gardeners-with-a-disability.html?frame=2407068
Morning Inka ( or evening ) Glyn and Georg and everyone else popping in ,
Really sorry to hear about everyone's storm damage and hope it can all be put right. We were lucky that the bird table stayed in place , I put bricks on the bottom after last years shannigans. Really bad day yesterday but seems a lot calmer today. Not much to report except the usual. Going to daughters again and then shopping - Bjay gave me inspiration so will pick up all dried food and stuff that will keep for Xmas as well..
Had a ''wobble'' yesterday - daughter got a bit upset . Think she's just stressing over the move and has a mountain of paperwork to sort out. Had to bite my lip and chuck the kettle on and then Daniel asked if Grandad and I could go and live with them.
Had a lot of explaining to do but think he understands. 
I loved the word game
Catch you all later.
Morning all. Sun up & out, barely any wind & managed to really sleep well as the storm had moved East by bedtime.
Greenhouse survived- I sometimes wonder whether it's worth it, till I eat the tomatoes. Planning to get out for a couple of hours later & carry on cutting back the remaining borders. The front is still ok & flowering so shall leave until all the faffing around next week over- or as a job to do to get out of the way!
First saw those raised beds on legs, like a big manger, in Kitzbuel, Austria. I drooled every time we walked past that garden. We've since seen more, a lot homemade. The original looked stunning, all polished hardwood, so may have been purchased from one of the local woodworkers of which there are plenty around. The season in the mountains may be short, but it's a lot warmer & wetter over there. J.
Morning everyone. We seem to have got through the wind and wet so far unscathed. Inka, I know exactly what you mean about an exhausting day of supply! I tend to just fill in for half days now. And like you I don't miss the politics but I do miss the children.
Raised beds are a tempting idea, though I've never seen legs on them, but I'd like to bet that between them my dogs and chickens would chuck the soil out and cause more mayhem than they do already!
Good morning all,
Hope everyone is okay after the storm. Not too bad here today so I'm going to start clearing the photinia that blew over yesterday. It was over 15 feet high and really bushy so might take some time. I'm hoping I can firm the stump in again and it won't die but on gooling info on it it's the wrong time to prune it so just keep my fingers crossed.
Speak to you all later. I may be gone some time.
Good luck Pam.
Flo- the planter I saw was slap bang in the middle of their lawn! Dont remember much else about that garden as just zoomed onto the planter, it was soo stunning- vegs & flowers combined.
Well 2 lots of washing out- no wind, but sunny so maybe a bit dryer? Fed the wormery & veg waste compost bin- heat coming nicely from that. Off to quickly make some bottom of veg rack/fridge soup then get changed & go out! J.
Good morning All.
Back after my mini break at friends, pleased to be home, especially after the rotten weather. It's a lovely morning here so I might get the washing dry. I haven't been round the garden yet so don't know if any damage has been done. Sorry I missed the game. I didn't really catch up with all the posts, just dipped in, there were far too many.
Hope everyone is well.
Catch you later.
Chris.
Good morning lovelies!
Where's Geoff??
It's a totally blue sky here, not a cloud in sight.
Good luck with your tree Pam.