Westminster Abbey is largely self funding. It's status as a Royal Peculier simply means that it is not under a bishops control but is within the jurisdiction of the monarch. its main source of funding is from the visitors admission fees and money they spend there.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Had to get organised as I have my op on the 9th. No walking at all for 2wks then a bit of house pottering for the following 4wks ( with the help of crutches), 3 mths off work. Still better now, at least I should be fairly OK to be out and about by springtime.x
Lovely sunny day here but I've missed most of the morning catching up on sleep. Cosmos played for 3 hours after we went to bed and then I woke up before dawn feeling too hot - kitten wrapped round my neck.. OH sleeps through it and didn't even notice his bedside lamp toppling onto his pillow. Minstrel is much quieter but did explore beyond the stair barrier yesterday evening and found herself being inspected by two very curious dogs. Oops. BIt too soon Both kitties are now exploring the living room and all those doggy smells while OH forks over the bed under the albizzia with help from the dogs.
We bought 16 70 litre bags of multi-purpose compost yesterday (on offer). I decided to check too late and yes - all 16 tipped out on that bed. He'll barrow some of it to the hibiscus bed we're also rescuing but really! Still, the plants should love it. That's me on planting bubs and treasures this pm then.
Flowers - good luck with the op. You'll get restless with all the enforced rest but be patient and take the time to heal well. Stock up on books, TV recordings, hand crafts and so on.
Busy, do you put those lacy things on the horses' heads in summer to keep the flies out of their eyes?
Was chatting a few months ago to a couple of retired dance friends with fierce intellects and curiosity and they were astonished to learn that the major museums are free in teh UK. Now planning a trip to do London - British, V&A, Natural HIstory, Design, Tate etc - museum overload for me. I have to plan trips to spend a couple of hours targeted on specific exhibits or paintings and then I appreciate without being saturated.
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)."
It's my Belgian dance friends who are going, not me.
No UK trips on the agenda ta the mo. Our plans are for exploring our new surroundings. There appears to be a shortage of gardens unless we go up to the Loire chateau belt but plenty of villages and small towns and markets and beaches to keep us going for a while before the tourist season starts and makes beaches impossible.
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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True BL, these have got their jackets on and yes the poor things do suffer with the summer flies.
Westminster Abbey is largely self funding. It's status as a Royal Peculier simply means that it is not under a bishops control but is within the jurisdiction of the monarch. its main source of funding is from the visitors admission fees and money they spend there.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Had to get organised as I have my op on the 9th. No walking at all for 2wks then a bit of house pottering for the following 4wks ( with the help of crutches), 3 mths off work. Still better now, at least I should be fairly OK to be out and about by springtime.x
Flowers , hope the op goes well and there is a spring in your step for spring
Going to clean the cars today
O/H making lime pickle and cheese cake ?
Another good frost , cold but sunny
Have a good day everybody
Morning all / afternoon Pat
Best wishes for your op and recovery Flowers.
OH wanted breakfast at 1am and I was awake til 4
Out for lunch with pals.....wonder if they will have started C...lunches?
Enjoying the mild weather after last week.
Lovely sunny day here but I've missed most of the morning catching up on sleep. Cosmos played for 3 hours after we went to bed and then I woke up before dawn feeling too hot - kitten wrapped round my neck.. OH sleeps through it and didn't even notice his bedside lamp toppling onto his pillow. Minstrel is much quieter but did explore beyond the stair barrier yesterday evening and found herself being inspected by two very curious dogs. Oops. BIt too soon Both kitties are now exploring the living room and all those doggy smells while OH forks over the bed under the albizzia with help from the dogs.
We bought 16 70 litre bags of multi-purpose compost yesterday (on offer). I decided to check too late and yes - all 16 tipped out on that bed. He'll barrow some of it to the hibiscus bed we're also rescuing but really! Still, the plants should love it. That's me on planting bubs and treasures this pm then.
Flowers - good luck with the op. You'll get restless with all the enforced rest but be patient and take the time to heal well. Stock up on books, TV recordings, hand crafts and so on.
Busy, do you put those lacy things on the horses' heads in summer to keep the flies out of their eyes?
Was chatting a few months ago to a couple of retired dance friends with fierce intellects and curiosity and they were astonished to learn that the major museums are free in teh UK. Now planning a trip to do London - British, V&A, Natural HIstory, Design, Tate etc - museum overload for me. I have to plan trips to spend a couple of hours targeted on specific exhibits or paintings and then I appreciate without being saturated.
Oblelixx , I would recommend the Imperial War Museum , there is also a small Gardening museum by Southwark Cathedral which we found different
Have not been to the Design Musuem , all the other are brilliant as well , particularly like the V & A , enjoy
It's my Belgian dance friends who are going, not me.
No UK trips on the agenda ta the mo. Our plans are for exploring our new surroundings. There appears to be a shortage of gardens unless we go up to the Loire chateau belt but plenty of villages and small towns and markets and beaches to keep us going for a while before the tourist season starts and makes beaches impossible.
Oberlix , I known what you mean about "Tourist season " .
We go to Tenby a lot , quiet often in March and October , before and after the main tourist season , a different place
Enjoy exploring
Evening all. I thought I had posted a message earlier but I can't see it.
Most confusing.
Managed to get home before dark so spent the sun set clearing leafs on the lawn. Some serious tidying up needed!
I still can't decide where to position the greenhouse or chicken coop in my garden redesign. Most frustrating!