It's either a weekend in Mull or go on the ferry by foot and walk to the hill Joyce. I'd rather do it properly - and certainly by CM's route to make it more interesting. One thing I want to see in the flesh (before I'm past it!) is a Golden Eagle. It's a case of being in the right place at the right time
I used to say to my girls 'It's only rain. You won't dissolve - you're not made of sugar'
Pat - glad you're ok. What an unpleasant thing to happen. Take it easy.
B'man - I like the look of some of C.McNeish's recent walks on TV, but it's time and money to arrange it, and I'm not so keen on the low level stuff. Not sure if the Great Glen Way is hillier than the WHW. It's fairly benign. The Cowal Way has a bit more 'up and down' I think. Don't know if you've looked at that.
Lantana - at least your neighbour is aware of the issue. Doesn't help you with your water butt though...
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Pat E - hope you're all OK now and reassured by the tests.
We get our winter tyres fitted once temps get down to 8C and below on a regular basis. They give better grip in winter wet and, of course, when it's icy or snowy - an excellent safety system for us as gritting can be very hit and miss here and if it does snow heavily we have to rely on the farmers to shift it from our country roads.
B3 - our fridge door fell off a few months ago and we ended up with a new fridge because a whole new door and its housing was ridiculously expensive. Pain in bum and wallet!
We have two filter coffee machines on the go - one for leaded and one for decaf for after midday. Brew a pot and turn off. Microwave a mugful as needed so it doesn't get stewed.
It is still cold and wet out there. I got soaked just going from SM to car - all of 30 metres - and Rasta doggy came back from walkies looking and smelling like a wet, woolly sheep. Hair cut on Saturday should sort that out.
Possum's kitchen curtains now done. Using spare fabric to cover kitchen chair cushions. I'd forgotten what a pain it is making the ties.
The forecast for tomorrow is dry but cool. Typical. I have patchwork class all day.
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)."
Thanks for good wishes all. Getting ready soon for bed. Im ok thanks. Just hate this ageing business. Watched Embarrassing Bodies earlier and now watching JohnnievIrwin in Spain trying to sell a couple a house. I Love Johnnie.
Plant pauper, thanks for advising me about the other thread. I've sent a response, but don't know if I've helped. The trouble is that we don't plant or cultivate Eucs, they are just there, if you know what I mean. I did germinate some Snow Gum seeds that I collected on our property when we first bought it about 20 years ago, and the tree is now about 20 feet high and looking rather good, but after the seedling was big enough, I just plonked it in and left it to fend for itself. They are tough and seem to flourish on neglect.
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I'm going to have a go at grasses this year.
That's brilliant Pp! Yet slightly disturbing...
But what do you mean about skinning fairies?....
We need an 'ouch' smiley
It's either a weekend in Mull or go on the ferry by foot and walk to the hill Joyce. I'd rather do it properly - and certainly by CM's route to make it more interesting. One thing I want to see in the flesh (before I'm past it!) is a Golden Eagle. It's a case of being in the right place at the right time
I used to say to my girls 'It's only rain. You won't dissolve - you're not made of sugar'
Pat - glad you're ok. What an unpleasant thing to happen. Take it easy.
B'man - I like the look of some of C.McNeish's recent walks on TV, but it's time and money to arrange it, and I'm not so keen on the low level stuff. Not sure if the Great Glen Way is hillier than the WHW. It's fairly benign. The Cowal Way has a bit more 'up and down' I think. Don't know if you've looked at that.
Lantana - at least your neighbour is aware of the issue. Doesn't help you with your water butt though...
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
One for you Pat E. when you're awake. Thought you might have some suggestions.
http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/problem-solving/eucalyptus-leaf-damage/986035-1.html#latest
FG my carex flagellifera arrived so I looked 'em up!
I'm assuming Fairies don't feel the cold and if it's that cold then it's freezin'! It's one of my mum's and she has Scottish roots.
Hello again
Back from tennis - a really good session - shame it's the last one until September as they're using the hall for children's activities
There's quite a stiff breeze out there - at least the washing's getting dry - and the cosmos are dancing about quite prettily.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Fridge door fell off the fridge freezer this morning. This had two pluses:
1) it has knocked some sense into my husband - it hit him on the head.
2) it took my mind off my dental appointment.
Pat E - hope you're all OK now and reassured by the tests.
We get our winter tyres fitted once temps get down to 8C and below on a regular basis. They give better grip in winter wet and, of course, when it's icy or snowy - an excellent safety system for us as gritting can be very hit and miss here and if it does snow heavily we have to rely on the farmers to shift it from our country roads.
B3 - our fridge door fell off a few months ago and we ended up with a new fridge because a whole new door and its housing was ridiculously expensive. Pain in bum and wallet!
We have two filter coffee machines on the go - one for leaded and one for decaf for after midday. Brew a pot and turn off. Microwave a mugful as needed so it doesn't get stewed.
It is still cold and wet out there. I got soaked just going from SM to car - all of 30 metres - and Rasta doggy came back from walkies looking and smelling like a wet, woolly sheep. Hair cut on Saturday should sort that out.
Possum's kitchen curtains now done. Using spare fabric to cover kitchen chair cushions. I'd forgotten what a pain it is making the ties.
The forecast for tomorrow is dry but cool. Typical. I have patchwork class all day.
Thanks for good wishes all. Getting ready soon for bed. Im ok thanks. Just hate this ageing business. Watched Embarrassing Bodies earlier and now watching JohnnievIrwin in Spain trying to sell a couple a house. I Love Johnnie.
Plant pauper, thanks for advising me about the other thread. I've sent a response, but don't know if I've helped. The trouble is that we don't plant or cultivate Eucs, they are just there, if you know what I mean. I did germinate some Snow Gum seeds that I collected on our property when we first bought it about 20 years ago, and the tree is now about 20 feet high and looking rather good, but after the seedling was big enough, I just plonked it in and left it to fend for itself. They are tough and seem to flourish on neglect.
Sleep tight Pat
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thanks Dove. Won't be long now.