Today is tulip planting day. Didn't get to the GC yesterday lunchtime (pesky work got in the way ) so have to venture out on a grit hunt first. Then have to empty the pots of their summer greenery to make room for the tulips ......could be an all day venture this. Think I need to find my fleece first - its bitter out there.
Poor Mr C is feeling crook - the after effects of Thursdays flu jab
Good morning all. Bright and sunny here after a decent rainfall last night. Much needed.
Yesterday was excellent - Vendée Quilt expo http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Obelixx_be/library/161104%20Vendee%20Quilt?sort=2&page=1 then a new garden centre which turns out to be a gem - pots of all shapes, sizes andmaterials for practical and decorative use, water butts and water features, clothing and tools, products and composts and plants! Trees, shrubs, roses, perennials - first display so far - and seasonal stuff like pansies and violas. Not a vast array of bulbs so I have to wonder if the locals don't grow them or if the ones who do buy mail order.
Chappy is coming soon to collect the sit-on mower which got overwrought when OH used it to cut the "hay" which is our grass. Pots to finish planting for winter, pots from belgium to move into a sunnier, more sheltered spot and general pottering today.
Busy - glad you're enjoying Norfolk and catching up on rellies. Fresh sea bass is cheaper here than in Gembloux so maybe it's to do with proximity to the coast? Mullet too.
Clari - I do hope Reggie's food has arrived and he isn't starving.
WW - watch out for the nips and peedles. Nott good long term but otherwise pleased you've enjoyed your first week. Love the image of rolled up and rolled over trousers.
Have a good day 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)."
Glad you're enjoying work WW but definitely worth getting advice if you're getting pins and needles after using machinery - does have the potential to cause permanent damage. A little bit of information for you at this link http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/yourhands.htm
Tulip planting sounds like nice work Chicky.
I am on turf watering duties for at least 2 weeks - neighbours will think I'm barking if we have rain as well. But first I have to go and find a new sprinkler - mine got stuck in one position last night. Only bought it at the beginning of summer... Should be under 2 year warranty but I can't find the receipt (probably didn't think to keep it) so I'm going to try to blag it at Wyevale - wish me luck folks
Heaven is ... sitting in the garden with a G&T and a cat while watching the sun go down
Morning all. Woke up earlyish but got up late as read book and had coffee in bed.
Just been to the butcher for lamb, having 5hr lamb for tomorrow's Sunday lunch. Our new friends (x 4) in the village are coming. Must tidy up.
Meetings in France always seem to go on for ages (see DD's post), there never seems to be an efficient chairperson and they don't keep to the point. It's a bit like going to local concert in France, at least 3 people have to give a speech first, about the musicians, about the charity it's for and about how brilliant they all are. Oh dear, that sounds a bit rude and patronising.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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Great tip Hosta! Thanks! I will be picking LK your brains about all sorts I'm sure!
Morning
Today is tulip planting day. Didn't get to the GC yesterday lunchtime (pesky work got in the way
) so have to venture out on a grit hunt first. Then have to empty the pots of their summer greenery to make room for the tulips ......could be an all day venture this. Think I need to find my fleece first - its bitter out there.
Poor Mr C is feeling crook - the after effects of Thursdays flu jab
feel free Wonky. I'm more than happy to give advice.
Good morning all. Bright and sunny here after a decent rainfall last night. Much needed.
Yesterday was excellent - Vendée Quilt expo http://s211.photobucket.com/user/Obelixx_be/library/161104%20Vendee%20Quilt?sort=2&page=1 then a new garden centre which turns out to be a gem - pots of all shapes, sizes andmaterials for practical and decorative use, water butts and water features, clothing and tools, products and composts and plants! Trees, shrubs, roses, perennials - first display so far - and seasonal stuff like pansies and violas. Not a vast array of bulbs so I have to wonder if the locals don't grow them or if the ones who do buy mail order.
Chappy is coming soon to collect the sit-on mower which got overwrought when OH used it to cut the "hay" which is our grass. Pots to finish planting for winter, pots from belgium to move into a sunnier, more sheltered spot and general pottering today.
Busy - glad you're enjoying Norfolk and catching up on rellies. Fresh sea bass is cheaper here than in Gembloux so maybe it's to do with proximity to the coast? Mullet too.
Clari - I do hope Reggie's food has arrived and he isn't starving.
WW - watch out for the nips and peedles. Nott good long term but otherwise pleased you've enjoyed your first week. Love the image of rolled up and rolled over trousers.
Have a good day everyone.
This sort of thing https://www.stihlusa.com/products/protective-and-work-wear/gloves/antivibration/
other makes are available. Supposed to help prevent carpel tunnel/white finger etc etc etc
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Morning - cold and damp out there.
Glad you're enjoying work WW but definitely worth getting advice if you're getting pins and needles after using machinery - does have the potential to cause permanent damage. A little bit of information for you at this link http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration/hav/yourhands.htm
Tulip planting sounds like nice work Chicky.
I am on turf watering duties for at least 2 weeks - neighbours will think I'm barking if we have rain as well. But first I have to go and find a new sprinkler - mine got stuck in one position last night. Only bought it at the beginning of summer... Should be under 2 year warranty but I can't find the receipt (probably didn't think to keep it) so I'm going to try to blag it at Wyevale - wish me luck folks
Good luck Chicky
Hope Mr C is feeling better soon.
Right, off we go .............. see you tomorrow evening folks - be good, and if you can't be good ....
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
where's the wee spanky one?
Morning all. Woke up earlyish but got up late as read book and had coffee in bed.
Just been to the butcher for lamb, having 5hr lamb for tomorrow's Sunday lunch. Our new friends (x 4) in the village are coming. Must tidy up.
Meetings in France always seem to go on for ages (see DD's post), there never seems to be an efficient chairperson and they don't keep to the point. It's a bit like going to local concert in France, at least 3 people have to give a speech first, about the musicians, about the charity it's for and about how brilliant they all are. Oh dear, that sounds a bit rude and patronising.