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HELLO FORKERS! July Edition

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  • Joyce21Joyce21 Posts: 15,489

    Make the most of image today Bushman as it's back to rain tomorrow image

    However, autumn is usually good up here. . . . . 

    SW Scotland
  • Bushman2Bushman2 Posts: 548

    Severe weather warning been issued for this area covering tonite and tomorrow, bad thunder storms with a chance of 30mm-50mm of rain in some places.

    Joyce you're right autumn is a beautiful time in Scotland i do so love those first sharp frosty mornings. However today it is sunny so must do something to make the most of it. Mmmm any suggestions?

  • C J W PC J W P Posts: 63

    I could not agree more bushmen 2 , I every year visit scotland  and have done so for the last 37 years, I can safely say thers no other place in the world like it, This year for the 4th time shall be visiting Isles of Skye middle of october, I vividly r ember 19 82 in September it snowed overnight  and to see the tops of mountins covered in snow  the sun shining brightly in a cloudless blue sky was never to be forgotten happy memories

  • plant pauperplant pauper Posts: 6,904
    Joyce21 says:

    pp - just strim a path through the grass until it's dry enough.  I saw on another thread that the dogs are having a good time image

    See original post

     I'll give them "good time". In a bout of fenzied slipper minding Wren has chewed yet another bit off! She doesn't usually destroy things but obviously this morning my ten minute absence dealing with Asdaman was too much. After he'd gone I sat down for 11ses and was presented with one of the guinea pig's carrots pinched from the fridge, no doubt, when I was lifting out the milk! image She's asleep now...nobody move!  image

  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618

    No ones moving around here.

    I waited ages at Birmingham airport in arrivals. Three quarters of an hour later my friend appeared. No bag. Travelling light? No, the bag went to the original destination of New York.image

    Its a good job we are both approximately the same size.

    Waiting in for a phone call to see if they have found it. Its too hot to do anything other than peg washing out, so relaxing in the shade. Lots of drinks in order today.

  • YviestevieYviestevie Posts: 7,066

    By jove it's hot out there.  Been playing in the shade with Mabel.  She's been making tea and stew in her play kitchen.  Needless to say she is now wet and muddy and my garden and conservatory definitely need a bit of a tidy.

    The sun has moved round now so we've moved into the lounge where it is much cooler to watch 'Jake and the Neverland Pirates' what an exciting life I lead.  Just about to eat fish finger sandwiches for lunch to complete the experience.

    Stay cool folks.  It's definitely not a gardening day.

    Hi from Kingswinford in the West Midlands
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,143

    I've used all the water in the butts on the toms, cukes and all the other pots and left the hose running by the grapevine and rhubarb. The terrace is too hot to walk on with bare feet. The temp in the shade is 32.9C image The doors and windows are wide open and I'm flollopped on the sofa with a tall glass of ice- cold lemon presse

    CLARI!!!!  Is that gazebo ready yet? 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,042

    Back from the funeral. I would have said it was a lovely service if it had been a wedding. Sad. We went back to my friend's house afterwards.

    37°. Off to watch "Escape to the Country" and "Garden Rescue" in the sitting room, which is the coolest room in the house.

    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    Right. I have ripped up the carpet from the lounge and acted all girly til the man at the recycling centre helped me unload the car image

    Then I remembered the huge parasol we have! That and bed sheets hanging off the washing line services my shelter for the day.

    I really ought put the lounge back to an acceptable state but maybe later!

  • Pat EPat E Posts: 12,316

    It's so strange to read that you are all having some summer heat at last. We made about 18c today I think. More firewood cutting and hauling back. The fire hasn't been allowed to run out of wood since before ANZAC day.  I'm hoping that we don't have a fierce summer this time. I get fed up with moving hoses and filling the water tanks from the bore. image

    Time for bed (again). Nearly midnight. 

    S. E. NSW
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