You can't be an Olympic watcher, Bushman, or the telly would have been sorted by now.
Sky is grey but still no rain.
I will have to cheer for the French now the English team are out of the Showjumping. Never know how Bosti gets round with his arms and legs flapping all over the place. You'd think it would put his horse off.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Got back last night from an 8 day painting marathon at the new house. Remember those orange and stripy walls? 6 coats to cover the orange with a gentler yellow and the stripes are still a ghostly spectre so will need a 7th............
The garden has been neglected for at least 3 years and the huge grassy area was mown by 2 sheep who have now gone so OH played with his new petrol strimmer and my secateurs, mostly to good effect but he did have a blonde moment. There is a stand of 3 clumps of very large bamboo between the house and the paddock which I initially said had to go but then saw them on Beechgrove removing leaves to head height and thinning stems to make their clump more airy so said we should try that. Explained what I wanted to OH who very carefully went out and cut whole stems to head height! Did half a clump before I spotted him and stopped him. Doh!
Not much fun painting in 34C but I did escape outside to commune with my wee clem I found hiding under weeds. It has now grown 3 stems and about 4'. I also raised the crown on a few trees but everything else needs to wait for some rain and a good think.
Haven't had time to read back much but condolences to Dew and well done to Yvie - lovely quilt.
OH wants a pool Busy but I don't think we'll be allowed one unless we can "attach" it to the house as it's a zone agricole. It'll have to be above ground if we do and carefully disguised and landscaped. Not first on my list of things to do.
No time to watch any TV or Olympics tho OH did manage to get a man to come and connect our satellite so he got his Olympics fix. I am deeply uninterested in the whole thing and, whilst I'm very pleased for those who do get excited, I'm very pleased it's only every 4 years.
Now to go and see how all my babies are doing here and then carry on washing and sorting....
Have a good one 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)."
Firstly, to Dewdrops - I'm so sorry to read your sad news. Very best wishes to you and your family x
Bushman, you can get really cheap 2nd hand TVs from people wanting to upgrade... Glad the flat feels a bit more like home.
My second day tied to the house
The set top box didn't arrive until after 6pm yesterday, and after connecting everything up it became obvious that the aerial, unused since before we moved here (maybe 12 years or more) because our predecessors got Sky, is not doing its job. So today I'm waiting for the aerial engineer... At least I can pack for our visit to Ireland, starting on Friday evening (we're getting the overnight Liverpool to Dublin ferry). And tonight OH returns from his Scottish trip so that's good.
Obelixx, best wishes to your rescued clematis... and crew-cut bamboo...
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Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Didn't get as far as hoped Hazel, given all the coats needed in the orange room and by the time we left I was definitely fed up with painting so I won't be coming your way, sorry. Still, at least our bedroom is ready for furniture to arrive so we will have a haven of peace when we do move.
Did I mention the downstairs loo? She is a childminder so had painted it as a beach........... 2 very streaky special paint effect strong yellow walls complete with sand mixed into the paint for the texture and 2 very strong blue walls, one with a few starfish shaped mirrors stuck on and stickers on the loo seat. Looks quite muted on the pic.
I have learned my lesson though and neutralised it all with lilac leftover from the blue stripy bedroom (which will only need a 4th coat) before I paint the loo a more calming paler blue on our return.
OH did lots of strimming and I pruned a bit - here's the silk tree before
and after - all gravelled so no grass, just weeds in this part
Been busy in this garden this morning - watering toms and pots, cutting the grass, feeding the birds who are pleased that normal service is resumed. Now to catch up on GW and Beechgrove while I sew new covers for a 2nd hand sofa bed we've bought for Possum's apartment.
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)."
Sorry to hear of your loss Dewdrops. What a very sad time for your family ((hugs)).
Bushman you sound as though you're heading in the right direction. Make yourself cosy
Yvie the quilt looks beautiful. No wonder it took a wee while. Liri you must be really looking forward to Friday. Remember to pack light.
Obelixx you made me laugh with the description of OH taking you so literally. Bet you were as confused as him. My OH went to buy son a birthday present and saw music headphones were reduced, bought one and then realised it wasn't really suitable for a 33 yo. Hello Kitty!
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Sorry for your news Dewdrop
Morning all.
Beautiful quilt Yvie.
You can't be an Olympic watcher, Bushman, or the telly would have been sorted by now.
Sky is grey but still no rain.
I will have to cheer for the French now the English team are out of the Showjumping. Never know how Bosti gets round with his arms and legs flapping all over the place. You'd think it would put his horse off.
Morning all.
Got back last night from an 8 day painting marathon at the new house. Remember those orange and stripy walls? 6 coats to cover the orange with a gentler yellow and the stripes are still a ghostly spectre so will need a 7th............
The garden has been neglected for at least 3 years and the huge grassy area was mown by 2 sheep who have now gone so OH played with his new petrol strimmer and my secateurs, mostly to good effect but he did have a blonde moment. There is a stand of 3 clumps of very large bamboo between the house and the paddock which I initially said had to go but then saw them on Beechgrove removing leaves to head height and thinning stems to make their clump more airy so said we should try that. Explained what I wanted to OH who very carefully went out and cut whole stems to head height! Did half a clump before I spotted him and stopped him. Doh!
Not much fun painting in 34C but I did escape outside to commune with my wee clem I found hiding under weeds. It has now grown 3 stems and about 4'. I also raised the crown on a few trees but everything else needs to wait for some rain and a good think.
Haven't had time to read back much but condolences to Dew and well done to Yvie - lovely quilt.
OH wants a pool Busy but I don't think we'll be allowed one unless we can "attach" it to the house as it's a zone agricole. It'll have to be above ground if we do and carefully disguised and landscaped. Not first on my list of things to do.
No time to watch any TV or Olympics tho OH did manage to get a man to come and connect our satellite so he got his Olympics fix. I am deeply uninterested in the whole thing and, whilst I'm very pleased for those who do get excited, I'm very pleased it's only every 4 years.
Now to go and see how all my babies are doing here and then carry on washing and sorting....
Have a good one everyone.
Morning all. Thank you for all wishes and hugs. I think reality is hitting today, and we will be keeping ourselves busy to get through it.
Clari, your view from the bed made me smile. I'm forever having to share my side of the bed with our two cats.
Obelixx, you must be sick of the sight of paint
Never mind, you have lots to plan and plant in the new garden and it will be lovely in the spring
Morning all.
Firstly, to Dewdrops - I'm so sorry to read your sad news. Very best wishes to you and your family x
Bushman, you can get really cheap 2nd hand TVs from people wanting to upgrade... Glad the flat feels a bit more like home.
My second day tied to the house
The set top box didn't arrive until after 6pm yesterday, and after connecting everything up it became obvious that the aerial, unused since before we moved here (maybe 12 years or more) because our predecessors got Sky, is not doing its job. So today I'm waiting for the aerial engineer...
At least I can pack for our visit to Ireland, starting on Friday evening (we're getting the overnight Liverpool to Dublin ferry). And tonight OH returns from his Scottish trip so that's good. 
Obelixx, best wishes to your rescued clematis... and crew-cut bamboo...
Last edited: 17 August 2016 11:45:34
Didn't get as far as hoped Hazel, given all the coats needed in the orange room and by the time we left I was definitely fed up with painting so I won't be coming your way, sorry. Still, at least our bedroom is ready for furniture to arrive so we will have a haven of peace when we do move.
Did I mention the downstairs loo? She is a childminder so had painted it as a beach........... 2 very streaky special paint effect strong yellow walls complete with sand mixed into the paint for the texture and 2 very strong blue walls, one with a few starfish shaped mirrors stuck on and stickers on the loo seat. Looks quite muted on the pic.
I have learned my lesson though and neutralised it all with lilac leftover from the blue stripy bedroom (which will only need a 4th coat) before I paint the loo a more calming paler blue on our return.
OH did lots of strimming and I pruned a bit - here's the silk tree before
and after - all gravelled so no grass, just weeds in this part
Been busy in this garden this morning - watering toms and pots, cutting the grass, feeding the birds who are pleased that normal service is resumed. Now to catch up on GW and Beechgrove while I sew new covers for a 2nd hand sofa bed we've bought for Possum's apartment.
Hi all
Sorry to hear of your loss Dewdrops. What a very sad time for your family ((hugs)).
Bushman you sound as though you're heading in the right direction. Make yourself cosy
Yvie the quilt looks beautiful. No wonder it took a wee while
. Liri you must be really looking forward to Friday. Remember to pack light
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Obelixx you made me laugh with the description of OH taking you so literally. Bet you were as confused as him
. My OH went to buy son a birthday present and saw music headphones were reduced, bought one and then realised it wasn't really suitable for a 33 yo. Hello Kitty!
Joyce I hope you had a nice time with your friend