Flo, harvest celebrations predate the coming of the white people--both the French and English settlers celebrated, along with the Native population. Here it is the second Monday of October, in the States they do it in November, then start the whole C---foofa ra.In the US it celebrates the natives rescuing the Mayflower settlers from starvation their first winter. Got to wonder if that was a good idea!
Hi everyone - It has taken me so long to catch up on the latest posts that I've forgotten what I wanted to say to you all! Anyway - hope all people and animals who were poorly are feeling better and thanks for sorting out the "dates" problems for us Geoff. Going to see if I can answer more than 3 questions on University Challenge now
Thanks Inkadog. I remember learning about the Pilgrim Fathers and the first thanksgiving but had no idea about yours. I tend to agree with your final comment ;- ) And I love the expression foofa ra - I think I will have to adopt it!!
Evening all, had a quick catch up.but lost track of who said what. lovely photos , yummy food from food fair, but I prefer my Turkish Delight with chocolate on. Ponies in the garden??? They'd have to be mountain ponies in mine, but no grass anyway. Happy Thanksgiving for yesterday. No problems with site here. I love wallflowers, beautiful scent. Met OH on a blind date! I didn't even understand all the questions on University Challenge.
Busy w/end with OH & then driving back today after food shopping first. Stopped at TC for a quick coffee & buttie for lunch. Then this afternoon went to get my flu jab done. Open clinic at GPs which was hectic, but somehow I walked in, filled out my form & was sent along straight away! Daughter not impressed that I dont now have a sore arm, like she had last week, but I didnt get one last time either.
Collected my prescriptions too, came back & did the final lawn cut- yay! Then I cooked macaroni cheese over pasta & now shall collapse........
BTW got my wallflower plants off the market on saturday. Kept the bundle moist & quickly popped them into the edge of the veg bed when I got back today. Eventually they'll get moved to their final positions, but felt it more important to get them back into soil for the time being.
If I can, little circle permitting, shall read through what you've all been doing whilst was away. Am also away tomorrow, part of wednesday & also thursday...... oh & friday could be busy too. Roll on next week she says- OH back at work & daughter away for 2-3days. Peace, bliss. J.
Just catching up with stricly it takes 2, bring back Claudia! I do miss her quirky sense of humour. How does Zoe Ball walk on those heels?
Haven't put my wallflowers in yet Jo. I bought trays of reasonably sized plants, I am always disappointed with the bare root plants, nor quite sure what I do wrong with them.
Off to York tomorrow, external examining. Hope I can get some time ti call into the shops too.
Those apples look a lot nicer than mine. It was dull and drizzling yesterday so I didn't take any pics. But I'll take some today.
Enjoyed ITT after tea. So we've got an SCD fix every evening till C********. Louis Smith spoke very sensibly and made a good impression.
Also enjoyed Secrets of Our Living Planet. It's been shown before. Last night's episode was about deciduous wodlands, which is what England used to be. The program explained the crucial role of mycorrhizal fungi which actually connect all the trees together, and feed the trees. The squirrels help to disperse the fungi by picking the fruits and moving them around. And lots more. It was fascinating.
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I was always a wallflower at the school disco
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Flo, harvest celebrations predate the coming of the white people--both the French and English settlers celebrated, along with the Native population. Here it is the second Monday of October, in the States they do it in November, then start the whole C---foofa ra.In the US it celebrates the natives rescuing the Mayflower settlers from starvation their first winter. Got to wonder if that was a good idea!
Hi everyone - It has taken me so long to catch up on the latest posts that I've forgotten what I wanted to say to you all! Anyway - hope all people and animals who were poorly are feeling better and thanks for sorting out the "dates" problems for us Geoff
. Going to see if I can answer more than 3 questions on University Challenge now
Thanks Inkadog. I remember learning about the Pilgrim Fathers and the first thanksgiving but had no idea about yours. I tend to agree with your final comment ;- ) And I love the expression foofa ra - I think I will have to adopt it!!
Phew!
Evening all.
This site is going slowly tonight......
Busy w/end with OH & then driving back today after food shopping first. Stopped at TC for a quick coffee & buttie for lunch. Then this afternoon went to get my flu jab done. Open clinic at GPs which was hectic, but somehow I walked in, filled out my form & was sent along straight away! Daughter not impressed that I dont now have a sore arm, like she had last week, but I didnt get one last time either.
Collected my prescriptions too, came back & did the final lawn cut- yay! Then I cooked macaroni cheese over pasta & now shall collapse........
BTW got my wallflower plants off the market on saturday. Kept the bundle moist & quickly popped them into the edge of the veg bed when I got back today. Eventually they'll get moved to their final positions, but felt it more important to get them back into soil for the time being.
If I can, little circle permitting, shall read through what you've all been doing whilst was away. Am also away tomorrow, part of wednesday & also thursday...... oh & friday could be busy too.
Roll on next week she says- OH back at work & daughter away for 2-3days. Peace, bliss. J.
Just catching up with stricly it takes 2, bring back Claudia! I do miss her quirky sense of humour. How does Zoe Ball walk on those heels?
Haven't put my wallflowers in yet Jo. I bought trays of reasonably sized plants, I am always disappointed with the bare root plants, nor quite sure what I do wrong with them.
Off to York tomorrow, external examining. Hope I can get some time ti call into the shops too.
Good Morning Everyone
Have a good day
Pam LL x
Those apples look a lot nicer than mine. It was dull and drizzling yesterday so I didn't take any pics. But I'll take some today.
Enjoyed ITT after tea. So we've got an SCD fix every evening till C********. Louis Smith spoke very sensibly and made a good impression.
Also enjoyed Secrets of Our Living Planet. It's been shown before. Last night's episode was about deciduous wodlands, which is what England used to be. The program explained the crucial role of mycorrhizal fungi which actually connect all the trees together, and feed the trees. The squirrels help to disperse the fungi by picking the fruits and moving them around. And lots more. It was fascinating.
An innovative garden statue, made by Damien Hirst, was featured on Sky News this morning. Not to everyone's taste but highly original. This is the Daily Mail version: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2214616/The-Belly-South-Bumpy-reception-seaside-town-Hirsts-disgusting-65ft-pregnant-woman.html
Morning everyone, Pam , those apples look yummy
How many apple pies will they make 
Just looked at that statue , not keen but like you say Gary , very original.
Here is my offering, not much going on in the garden but the Hibiscus in the conservatory is still flowering. It's done well this year
Have a good day everyone.