Well done you. Too bitterly cold here for even going out to cut back dead stems on perennials and the ground is hard.
However we are apparently expecting sunshine on Monday and Tuesday and temps just above zero so I'm hopeful of getting out there for a while on Monday, after the scientists have been for their English class, and most of Tuesday. Hope to get lots of the spring clear up done.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Good luck with the weather over there, obelixx! I've a huge pile of stuff which needs shredding so am hoping for some dry weather over next weekend. The forecast here doesn't look promising for then though.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Bob you're making us all feel very lazy. I ventured out and it had managed to reach 0 degrees but there was a bitter wind so below that in real money. Supposed to be frosty here tonight but there's a lot of grey snow laden cloud so not sure about that. Brought my stuff in from shed but not got too many trays etc at moment due to house move etc but will make a start with basil and lettuce etc in the vain hope that one day salad will seem a pleasant option for lunch instead of soup!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sandpaper a great idea Obelixx but I think it needs a bit of planing as it's catching door tread at hinge end quite badly. Will maybe try that first though as it would save a bit of grief!
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Well not done a lot other than froze on dog walk, froze helping OH in workshop, froze bringing logs in , froze , froze , froze ....
Pizza dough made and resting , OH has made the Tom sauce , thawing by the fire ...or would if could get near it for the dog ... And a g&t to hand pondering how many jobs we are all going to suddenly have to deal with once the ice age gives over
It has turned white outside! And we have to take Possum and a friend to Antwerp to support their teacher in a Hip Hop competition. We'll be rugging up warms and taking blankets and chocolate just in case.
Maybe while we're out the rest of the chillies will pop while I'm not watching.
Geoff - get that ceiling painted so you're free to garden when it's better weather.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Those chillies will be reaching for the sky on your return (if Siberia diverts elsewhere) ...and I thought Belgium was warm ...well I was 5 when last there
Belgium has no Gulf Stream so is colder in winter and a bit warmer in summer. We are in the middle on the crest between the Meuse and Scheldt basins so, whilst not very high, there is no shelter from draughts. Not so bad when it's westerlies coming from the Atlantic via France but perishing when it's from Siberia.
It's still snowing a bit but the main roads are clear so we should be OK once we get to them. Just a bit slippery on the way but the winter tyres can cope.
Meanwhile, another chilli has popped over night. Excellent.
Hops it's not too bad your way everyone.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
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Well done you. Too bitterly cold here for even going out to cut back dead stems on perennials and the ground is hard.
However we are apparently expecting sunshine on Monday and Tuesday and temps just above zero so I'm hopeful of getting out there for a while on Monday, after the scientists have been for their English class, and most of Tuesday. Hope to get lots of the spring clear up done.
Good luck with the weather over there, obelixx! I've a huge pile of stuff which needs shredding so am hoping for some dry weather over next weekend. The forecast here doesn't look promising for then though.
Bob you're making us all feel very lazy. I ventured out and it had managed to reach 0 degrees but there was a bitter wind so below that in real money. Supposed to be frosty here tonight but there's a lot of grey snow laden cloud so not sure about that. Brought my stuff in from shed but not got too many trays etc at moment due to house move etc but will make a start with basil and lettuce etc in the vain hope that one day salad will seem a pleasant option for lunch instead of soup!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sandpaper a great idea Obelixx but I think it needs a bit of planing as it's catching door tread at hinge end quite badly. Will maybe try that first though as it would save a bit of grief!
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Pizza dough made and resting , OH has made the Tom sauce , thawing by the fire ...or would if could get near it for the dog
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-p'raps tomorrow
It has turned white outside! And we have to take Possum and a friend to Antwerp to support their teacher in a Hip Hop competition. We'll be rugging up warms and taking blankets and chocolate just in case.
Maybe while we're out the rest of the chillies will pop while I'm not watching.
Geoff - get that ceiling painted so you're free to garden when it's better weather.
Good luck with trip ..take a flask of soup too
Those chillies will be reaching for the sky on your return (if Siberia diverts elsewhere) ...and I thought Belgium was warm ...well I was 5 when last there
Belgium has no Gulf Stream so is colder in winter and a bit warmer in summer. We are in the middle on the crest between the Meuse and Scheldt basins so, whilst not very high, there is no shelter from draughts. Not so bad when it's westerlies coming from the Atlantic via France but perishing when it's from Siberia.
It's still snowing a bit but the main roads are clear so we should be OK once we get to them. Just a bit slippery on the way but the winter tyres can cope.
Meanwhile, another chilli has popped over night. Excellent.
Hops it's not too bad your way everyone.