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  • Gary HobsonGary Hobson Posts: 1,892

    Is this a disguise intended for aforesaid clandestine meeting with fellow forker.

    May I suggest Guy Forks. You just need to wear something like a shabby mac, and look a bit shifty. For certain identification, carry a candle, or box of firwworks.

  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    Hi. Just got back from swimming for older people. If I said I feel invigorated I'd be not quite truthfull

    Pain gauge says we had 7mm anda leaf yesterday.

    Had quick walk round garden, do it  every morning rain or shine me, dog and cat always do it. Wind blew over one of my olives and another pot so crash last nigh must have been from next door.

    Hope to extend a bed and plant a phlox today 'Norah Leigh'.Quite excited at prospect. How much does it spread?

    If shoulder plays up after swimming may delay.

  • Good morning F.Fs

    Lovely photos Jean and Chris.

    Lottie are you going to Soton to view the house next door to Geoff?

    Gave myself a treat and ordered some fritillary bulbs after seeing them on GW last week. I think if I plant them in the garden the squirrels and rabbits will have them so I'll pot them up and plant them out after flowering next year. They have included 15 peach tulips with order free.

  • Chris, I need advice on storing pelargoniums - I have some in pots that I'd like to keep going if possible.

    If we are doing disguises can I have some suggestions for me too please?

    Becks, glad you had a rant at Asda - seems like shoddy service.

  • FloBearFloBear Posts: 2,281

    Flying visit, just to check you're all playing nicely. Will catch up later.

    Just had to report - to those who appreciate such things- that the ivy that has taken over the old flowering cherry out the front is covered with dozens of assorted insects and five Red Admirals. I think it just bought a reprieve ;- )

  • Gary HobsonGary Hobson Posts: 1,892

    A good way of keeping pelargoniums is to remove the plants, shake off the soil, and keep reasonably dry somewhere inside the house. Our old friend punners (who remembers punners) suggested that. I tried it last Winter with great success. Or you can bring the pots inside, if you've got room, keeping them just as they are.

    I had a cherry tree covered with ivy. In the course of time, ivy will strangle the trunk, like a boa constrictor. Some trees can take ivy, but cherries are not strong enough. It may come down to a choice between the ivy and the cherry.

  • sotongeoffsotongeoff Posts: 9,802

    I like the Guy Forks idea-Gary you are on form todayimage-do not posses a shabby macimage

    Becks well done-it is good to talk

    Bjay-OH goes swimming umpteen times a week now-deep water,some dancing stuff-I am quite happy on dry land

    Lottie yes why are you coming to my City?-have you had your jabs and visa checks?

    Chickens scratching about managed to catch a mouse-it will not be singing anymoreimage

     

  • Gary HobsonGary Hobson Posts: 1,892

    May I suggest a selection of fun costumes for Miss Forks:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L10SVlIjX3U

  • kate1123kate1123 Posts: 2,815

    It is colder outside than it looks, I did some tidying but have not got to the sweet peas yet.

    Lottie I tried Gary's method for storing pelargoniums and it worked. As we are approaching Halloween a catsuit would make a great disguise.

    bjay and they say exercise is good for youimage

    pottiepam I failed with fritillary bulbs image

  • Matty2Matty2 Posts: 4,817

    Went swimming last week as well - first time in years- nice young bloke suggested I started by getting my buoyancy back! Did abit better this week -Didn't sink! Not sure yet if its good for me! Prefer gardening-

    Have some fritillary to plant in very wet part of lawn. One of next jobs on list - thing is dog likes laying there so they probably don't stand a chance.

    Winds bit strong just blew dustbin through side gate into front of house. 

     

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