Good Aftie all just come back from shopping. Popped in poundland to have a look at bulbs. I never have a problem with them either but go to the G.C. for the nicer ones. However , I managed to find 3 commelina . I'ld never heard of them before until someone on the forum posted a photo and asked for identification but remember thinking I would look out for them. Very unusual - can't believe my luck. Can't plant out until next year - label says Jan - June.
Sorry but I'm not a fan of Strictly but I have put ''One Day'' on planner.
I also purchased a large box of tissues. I have seen '' My sister's keeper'' so know I'll need them.
Richard Arnold - never 'erd of 'im. Looked up name on Wiki and says ITV news presenter. That's why I've never 'erd of 'im. Previous form on ITV news presenters (they always have one) - no chance. Johnny Ball - is that the father of Zoe Ball. b 1938. What's he doing here? Fern Britton - might be interesting, will get a lot of sympthy/empathy votes from women. Nicky Byrne - member of Westlife - very serious contender and should have a strong chance - echoes of the last series. Dani Harmer - never 'erd of 'er - appearently played Tracy Beaker on a children's TV series - looks a possible contender. Jerry Hall - very tall - could be a prima donna asking to get booted off. Sid Owen - somewhat Johny Ball - but at least he'll be up for a good laff - though I wonder if he'll actually see the joke when it's on him Victoria Pendleton - athletic and talented - but might be too serious - will the public empathise with her, maybe not Lisa Riley - never 'erd of 'er - apparently a feisty barmaid in an ITV soap - should get some public empathy (even if dreadful dancer). Colin Salmon - a James Bond type actor - will be popular with some lady viewers - be interesting to see if he can dance - it's possible - the first week will reveal all. Louis Smith - Olympic gymnast - probably like Pendelton - athletic, but too serious. Denise Van Outen - might have what it takes, in terms of popularity and ability - we'll see. Michael Vaughan - cricketer - sportsmen have a good batting record - could be a dark horse. Kimberly Walsh - from Girls Aloud - rythmic with dance experience - serious contender.
Glyn-Some pics of Newby Hall from when I went this July. There are different areas, a rose walk with hostas, a water garden, long borders, orchards etc. I enjoy the scones at the cafe too!
FloBear and Lottie- I ended up with hens after watching that programme with Alys Fowler! I only have 2 hens, did have 3 but one died recently. My hens are Welsummers too, Lottie. Lovely brown eggs but I think mine have finished laying for the winter now.
I too like Strictly, was interesting to see the line up Gary. Dani Harmer did well on the Let's dance for Sports Relief and I saw Lisa Riley in a panto last year-not much dancing in it though!
Frank, once SCD gets going we'll be expecting comments from 'one who knows' :- ) What happened to the palais glide? Doesn't anyone do it any more?
As with a lot of things after the war it got slung out and new stuff moved in, Ballroom dancing survived in clubs and in our area is making a comeback. The palais Glide, Lambeth walk and several dances where you moved on to the next partner were wartime get everyone on the floor dances, you danced in lines so the ones who could not dance got up and followed those who could it was all fun stuff and made sure those with two left feet got on the floor. They all vanished in the late 40's as Jive and other things came in, we called it the jitterbug although it had been called Lindy dancing. Nice dances such as the Chrysanthemum Waltz, Rumba Royal. Cotillions, Gay Gordon's slowly went apart from our own Sergeants mess dance when some of the old hands wanted them. The Beatles killed dancing as we knew it but we could always manage to find dances abroad, the Dutch and Germans always wanted to see English dancing and some great nights were had by all. Now my Daughters go to dancing school for modern dancing then go on dancing cruises, they go on one in November and have already done the Norway North Cape cruise all singing all dancing, what goes out of fashion always returns. Talking of dancing what happened to the Black Bottom, my mother was brilliant at it and had me in stitches watching, Dad was not bad either, roll back the clippy mat and put the gram on.
Gary, impressive 'outlook scenario'. I haven't even heard of 5 of them so I'm not putting my tenner on anyone yet but the winner will be someone young, who's had dance & acting experience or is a graceful athlete. For the sake of Jean and others we may need a 'Strictly Pottering' thread soon.
Kate, I did try to find a plant to bring home but decided to be very sensible and not condemn something to the next 6 months in a pot while I decide what to do with it!
I'm getting inspired by the thought of bulbs but, after hearing on the bee threads that some are pre-treated with insecticides that harm bees, I want to find out where to get non-treated ones.
Nola, I did wonder for a moment if that was your garden ;- )
Frank, that's very enlightening, thank you. I hadn't realised it was one of those dances in which you move on to the next partner. I like those. When we were little Mum taught us the Veleta and the Gay Gordons because we had old 10" 78s of those. She and her sisters also did Scottish dancing in their youth. We used to lay sticks down in a crossed-sword shape and make up our own to suitable music!
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Good Aftie all just come back from shopping. Popped in poundland to have a look at bulbs. I never have a problem with them either but go to the G.C. for the nicer ones. However , I managed to find 3 commelina . I'ld never heard of them before until someone on the forum posted a photo and asked for identification but remember thinking I would look out for them. Very unusual - can't believe my luck. Can't plant out until next year - label says Jan - June.
Sorry but I'm not a fan of Strictly but I have put ''One Day'' on planner.
I also purchased a large box of tissues. I have seen '' My sister's keeper'' so know I'll need them.
Lottie I would put the hyacinths by the door, they should have a lovely scent.
Flo I am sure that you will find a Twinks a home soon. How did you not buy a plant?
Jean you may need a cake as well. That commelina looks interesting.
This is the SCD outlook scenario....
Richard Arnold - never 'erd of 'im. Looked up name on Wiki and says ITV news presenter. That's why I've never 'erd of 'im. Previous form on ITV news presenters (they always have one) - no chance.
Johnny Ball - is that the father of Zoe Ball. b 1938. What's he doing here?
Fern Britton - might be interesting, will get a lot of sympthy/empathy votes from women.
Nicky Byrne - member of Westlife - very serious contender and should have a strong chance - echoes of the last series.
Dani Harmer - never 'erd of 'er - appearently played Tracy Beaker on a children's TV series - looks a possible contender.
Jerry Hall - very tall - could be a prima donna asking to get booted off.
Sid Owen - somewhat Johny Ball - but at least he'll be up for a good laff - though I wonder if he'll actually see the joke when it's on him
Victoria Pendleton - athletic and talented - but might be too serious - will the public empathise with her, maybe not
Lisa Riley - never 'erd of 'er - apparently a feisty barmaid in an ITV soap - should get some public empathy (even if dreadful dancer).
Colin Salmon - a James Bond type actor - will be popular with some lady viewers - be interesting to see if he can dance - it's possible - the first week will reveal all.
Louis Smith - Olympic gymnast - probably like Pendelton - athletic, but too serious.
Denise Van Outen - might have what it takes, in terms of popularity and ability - we'll see.
Michael Vaughan - cricketer - sportsmen have a good batting record - could be a dark horse.
Kimberly Walsh - from Girls Aloud - rythmic with dance experience - serious contender.
Who's the tenner going on ?
Glyn-Some pics of Newby Hall from when I went this July. There are different areas, a rose walk with hostas, a water garden, long borders, orchards etc. I enjoy the scones at the cafe too!
FloBear and Lottie- I ended up with hens after watching that programme with Alys Fowler! I only have 2 hens, did have 3 but one died recently. My hens are Welsummers too, Lottie. Lovely brown eggs but I think mine have finished laying for the winter now.
I too like Strictly, was interesting to see the line up Gary. Dani Harmer did well on the Let's dance for Sports Relief and I saw Lisa Riley in a panto last year-not much dancing in it though!
My blind tenner will be on Denise VO, I think West End training will give her the discipline and she will be able to do the chat.
As with a lot of things after the war it got slung out and new stuff moved in, Ballroom dancing survived in clubs and in our area is making a comeback. The palais Glide, Lambeth walk and several dances where you moved on to the next partner were wartime get everyone on the floor dances, you danced in lines so the ones who could not dance got up and followed those who could it was all fun stuff and made sure those with two left feet got on the floor.
They all vanished in the late 40's as Jive and other things came in, we called it the jitterbug although it had been called Lindy dancing. Nice dances such as the Chrysanthemum Waltz, Rumba Royal. Cotillions, Gay Gordon's slowly went apart from our own Sergeants mess dance when some of the old hands wanted them.
The Beatles killed dancing as we knew it but we could always manage to find dances abroad, the Dutch and Germans always wanted to see English dancing and some great nights were had by all.
Now my Daughters go to dancing school for modern dancing then go on dancing cruises, they go on one in November and have already done the Norway North Cape cruise all singing all dancing, what goes out of fashion always returns.
Talking of dancing what happened to the Black Bottom, my mother was brilliant at it and had me in stitches watching, Dad was not bad either, roll back the clippy mat and put the gram on.
Frank.
Gary, impressive 'outlook scenario'. I haven't even heard of 5 of them so I'm not putting my tenner on anyone yet but the winner will be someone young, who's had dance & acting experience or is a graceful athlete. For the sake of Jean and others we may need a 'Strictly Pottering' thread soon.
Kate, I did try to find a plant to bring home but decided to be very sensible and not condemn something to the next 6 months in a pot while I decide what to do with it!
I'm getting inspired by the thought of bulbs but, after hearing on the bee threads that some are pre-treated with insecticides that harm bees, I want to find out where to get non-treated ones.
Nola, I did wonder for a moment if that was your garden ;- )
Nola lovely photos.
Frank, that's very enlightening, thank you. I hadn't realised it was one of those dances in which you move on to the next partner. I like those. When we were little Mum taught us the Veleta and the Gay Gordons because we had old 10" 78s of those. She and her sisters also did Scottish dancing in their youth. We used to lay sticks down in a crossed-sword shape and make up our own to suitable music!
Not really a SCD fan but I did enjoy it when Anne Widdecome was on. She was such a good sport.
Lottie when is 'My Sister's Keeper' on. Like a good weepy.
Lovely photos, Nola.