The sore ribs are a PITA Pdoc - if that's not an anatomical impossibility
Get well soon everyone with the lurgy - I think I'll soon be over it - I'm not as bunged up now, and coughing seems to be mainly morning and evening now.
As soon as the lurgy has really gone I must get out there and prune the vine and goosegogs and cut the raspberries down.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Freezing here early on and only 4C now with a distinct wind chill. There's something about long lasting lurgies this winter. Both kittens still sneeze so I'll be giving them a steam bath later on. They are otherwise fine and full of energy and purrs. Cosmos really enjoyed Loch lomond last night, trying to catch dippers and falling leaves under the beady eye of Bonzo who was, in turn,under th ebeady eye of Rasta who has become kitten guard dog. Minstrel contented herself with digging in my asparagus fern whilst unsupervised.
I have all my bishops in tubs to soak before I set them in trays of compost - Auckland, Canterbury, Leicester, Oxford and York plus After Eight. Now to make a space in teh annex where I can grow them on frost free while I wait for outside space and shelter.
OH is out playing golf in the sun. Rather him than me with that wind, not that you'd catch me wasting time on a golf course in any weather. No pruning anything here till this frosty spell is past but, wonder of wonders, there are buds on my rescued clematis that I found lurking in a weedy bed. Looking forward to seeing what it is.
Stay safe and warm everyone except Pat and Glenys who need to stay cool.
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)."
Been doing paperwork. Ferry tickets and things. Laptop was working fine until I decided to look at this site then it went on strike. Makes me nervous to come on here.
Was -5° white frost this morning.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
We are going to the Malvern Spring Show in May, after going to our cottage in Norfolk, so booked 2 different ferries, Dunkirk on way there, overnight ferry from Portsmouth on way back. Staying with friends I met via this forum. I'm a member of the RHS so got price reduced tickets.
Then in July we are going to Norfolk but stopping at son's on the way near Auxerre. My latest grandchild to be christened so all the family are going. Will drive from them to ferry at Dunkirk. On the way back we hope to go to Monet's garden that I have never seen. Need to find a B&B or small hotel near Giverny.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
Well done to Possum, that's brilliant. We've had all 3 go through Uni ,2 have done a couple of Degrees. We have shared all the emotional times that went hand in hand with that time in their lives......all worth it !
Well I'm now getting truly fed up with all this recovery malarkey!! Hopefully will be attempting a very short meander up the lane soon! 9 weeks now!!
Having my shoulder sorted out again too , steroids injection and physiotherapy...........I'll be all sorted and raring to go by spring.....I hope?
Have managed to potter in my greenhouse and get a few trays on the go......that helps to restore my sanity a bit.......but can't wait to get into full swing!!
Have experienced problems with using the forum lately, but have been trying to keep up with everyone's news.
I've only been to Malvern show once Busy but enjoyed it and you definitely need a car boot for the treasures. Too much going on this year but I've told OH we should go and visit family next year and I can take SIL to the show while he has the dogs for the day. She lives about 10 mins away and has never been!
We've done the Portsmouth ferry too after a wedding on the IOW and then poodled around places like Honfleur for a few days before heading home to Belgium. Gorgeous. haven't been to Monet's garden but friends have and loved it. Th trick is to stay very nearby and get in early before the coaches arrive.
Flowers, you sound like you've really been in the wars. Hope the shoulder comes good. I had cortisone injections in my lumbar spine to sort out 3 slipped discs about 15 years ago and they've been very effective. I can function more or less normally as long as I listen to any twinges and stop and rest.
Kittens are finally asleep after a morning's romping so I'm off to sort out the annex in peace.
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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)."
Hi every body we are again getting hot weather 34c cooler than you Pat,only we dont have air con so we draw curtains and shut doors then just sit it out. today the garden boy turned up at 7am and we worked till 12 on my water wise garden. he will come on monday to carry on, but he gets dropped off near his house at 1 pm. I hope all are are feeling better from the lungy
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Hello again all.
Joyce good to hear you can at least get a good sleep.
you all sound as though you're managing in your cold spell.
The sore ribs are a PITA Pdoc - if that's not an anatomical impossibility
Get well soon everyone with the lurgy - I think I'll soon be over it - I'm not as bunged up now, and coughing seems to be mainly morning and evening now.
As soon as the lurgy has really gone I must get out there and prune the vine and goosegogs and cut the raspberries down.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Freezing here early on and only 4C now with a distinct wind chill. There's something about long lasting lurgies this winter. Both kittens still sneeze so I'll be giving them a steam bath later on. They are otherwise fine and full of energy and purrs. Cosmos really enjoyed Loch lomond last night, trying to catch dippers and falling leaves under the beady eye of Bonzo who was, in turn,under th ebeady eye of Rasta who has become kitten guard dog. Minstrel contented herself with digging in my asparagus fern whilst unsupervised.
I have all my bishops in tubs to soak before I set them in trays of compost - Auckland, Canterbury, Leicester, Oxford and York plus After Eight. Now to make a space in teh annex where I can grow them on frost free while I wait for outside space and shelter.
OH is out playing golf in the sun. Rather him than me with that wind, not that you'd catch me wasting time on a golf course in any weather. No pruning anything here till this frosty spell is past but, wonder of wonders, there are buds on my rescued clematis that I found lurking in a weedy bed. Looking forward to seeing what it is.
Stay safe and warm everyone except Pat and Glenys who need to stay cool.
Good morning all , snowing , so no trip to allotment today
There is a couple of jobs in house I want to do
Not been outside yet but I am sure it will be cold
Take care everybody
Morning all.
Been doing paperwork. Ferry tickets and things. Laptop was working fine until I decided to look at this site then it went on strike. Makes me nervous to come on here.
Was -5° white frost this morning.
You off on an expedition then Busy? White frost here too but not that cold.
Forgot to mention that Possum phoned last night in floods of tears - she's passed all her January exams and her course work for last term. Funny girl.
Well done Possum. Tears of joy
We are going to the Malvern Spring Show in May, after going to our cottage in Norfolk, so booked 2 different ferries, Dunkirk on way there, overnight ferry from Portsmouth on way back. Staying with friends I met via this forum. I'm a member of the RHS so got price reduced tickets.
Then in July we are going to Norfolk but stopping at son's on the way near Auxerre. My latest grandchild to be christened so all the family are going. Will drive from them to ferry at Dunkirk. On the way back we hope to go to Monet's garden that I have never seen. Need to find a B&B or small hotel near Giverny.
Well done to Possum, that's brilliant. We've had all 3 go through Uni ,2 have done a couple of Degrees. We have shared all the emotional times that went hand in hand with that time in their lives......all worth it !
Well I'm now getting truly fed up with all this recovery malarkey!! Hopefully will be attempting a very short meander up the lane soon! 9 weeks now!!
Having my shoulder sorted out again too , steroids injection and physiotherapy...........I'll be all sorted and raring to go by spring.....I hope?
Have managed to potter in my greenhouse and get a few trays on the go......that helps to restore my sanity a bit.......but can't wait to get into full swing!!
Have experienced problems with using the forum lately, but have been trying to keep up with everyone's news.
Have a lovely weekend. X
Thanks Busy and Flowers. She is very happy.
I've only been to Malvern show once Busy but enjoyed it and you definitely need a car boot for the treasures. Too much going on this year but I've told OH we should go and visit family next year and I can take SIL to the show while he has the dogs for the day. She lives about 10 mins away and has never been!
We've done the Portsmouth ferry too after a wedding on the IOW and then poodled around places like Honfleur for a few days before heading home to Belgium. Gorgeous. haven't been to Monet's garden but friends have and loved it. Th trick is to stay very nearby and get in early before the coaches arrive.
Flowers, you sound like you've really been in the wars. Hope the shoulder comes good. I had cortisone injections in my lumbar spine to sort out 3 slipped discs about 15 years ago and they've been very effective. I can function more or less normally as long as I listen to any twinges and stop and rest.
Kittens are finally asleep after a morning's romping so I'm off to sort out the annex in peace.
Last edited: 10 February 2017 11:53:43
Hi every body we are again getting hot weather 34c cooler than you Pat,only we dont have air con so we draw curtains and shut doors then just sit it out. today the garden boy turned up at 7am and we worked till 12 on my water wise garden. he will come on monday to carry on, but he gets dropped off near his house at 1 pm. I hope all are are feeling better from the lungy