Got up at 3;30 after having a bad session of cramps and finding my Kindle battery dead. Came downstairs, watched a bit of TV and read The Garden before dozing off on the sofa with a dog and a kitten vying for space and cuddles. Going to be a bit weary today but must crack on with steaming the kitchen.
It's rather nice gardening weather at the mos so maybe I'll get some done this pm. We've now had a whole 11cm of rain since Jan 20th. No sign of the crocuses I hid in the grass but all the other bulbs are now showing buds or at least tips for those I planted later. OH had a moan about me letting weeds grow in the biggest bed we cleared and planted but I was right to wait and see. Lots of them are baby cyclamen - but also sticky bud/goose grass and bittercress.
I assume if Busy is to swim or paddle across the Channel with OH and baggage in tow she will arrive there by car or train so could maybe complete the journey that way? Easier, faster and drier. Just a thought. Do you get flights refunded if they're cancelled for strikes?
Must finish coffee and get dressed. Have a good day, whatever you're doing.
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)."
Yes - all joking aside BL - is it not cheaper and esier to take the tunnel? Or is it quite expensive?
I had one of those nights during the week Obelixx - albeit without the cramps. Never got back to sleep so I was pretty knackered after work that day
Take plenty of breaks while steaming!
It's drying up a little here now so I might try and do some seed sowing, rather than h****work. I'll have to organise some decent protection for them to go outside later though
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Wide awake until almost 2am. No kittens here but I did stick another log on the woodburner and watched that. Hubby switched off the alarm clock and got up and left me to sleep, bless'im.
I ordered a customised 60th birthday card for him from Moonpig yesterday morning and it arrived this morning. Very impressed. Less than 24 hours since I ordered it.
What plans LG? Another job? part time? or give up altogether? No need to answer if you think I'm being nosey.
Looks like another showery day here so no chance of the under gardener being much use today.
My daughter sent me this , this morning. ILOVE this building. I cant decide if this is my favourite building in the world, or The Taj Hahal. I've seen the Taj twice, so I feel I need to go with it. I'm unlikely to visit New York.
Chunnel can be expensive if not booked well ahead but ferries are usually do-able and you can have a rest and a meal during the crossing to gird your loins for the M25. We do either quite happily depending in whether we have the dogs with us - have to leave them in the car in the hold on the ferry. Not good
Hosta - hope he likes the card and yes, I'm curious about LG's plans and would just say - don't break yourself trying to get everything done before you leave. The world of work will continue to turn, tho maybe not in the same way and, as a good friend in Belgium always says, the cemeteries are full of indispensable people. Enjoy the time left and then enjoy your future.
FG - lovely photo. Hope you get some walking this weekend or at least some seeds sown.
OH is still battling with the last kitchen unit which has all the plumbing for the sinks so isn't coming out easily. Had to wait till late yesterday for the plumber to seal the water pipes as they had no taps and when he came back from walkies he promptly fell asleep for over an hour......
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)."
Morning all. If there is a strike you can book the next available flight with Ryan Air free of charge. Last time it happened to us was last June and we had an extra 4 days in Norfolk. Luckily the house sitter could stay on, but it was just when my old horse died. House sitter coped, but I felt sorry for her. But this time we are only going for a week. In the summer we are taking a ferry. But it's a long drive from SW France.
Poured in the night, woke me up. Painful shoulder also woke me up but a couple of paracetamol helped. Must have been all that wheelbarrow pushing to the bonfire yesterday.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
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Got up at 3;30 after having a bad session of cramps and finding my Kindle battery dead. Came downstairs, watched a bit of TV and read The Garden before dozing off on the sofa with a dog and a kitten vying for space and cuddles. Going to be a bit weary today but must crack on with steaming the kitchen.
It's rather nice gardening weather at the mos so maybe I'll get some done this pm. We've now had a whole 11cm of rain since Jan 20th. No sign of the crocuses I hid in the grass but all the other bulbs are now showing buds or at least tips for those I planted later. OH had a moan about me letting weeds grow in the biggest bed we cleared and planted but I was right to wait and see. Lots of them are baby cyclamen - but also sticky bud/goose grass and bittercress.
I assume if Busy is to swim or paddle across the Channel with OH and baggage in tow she will arrive there by car or train so could maybe complete the journey that way? Easier, faster and drier. Just a thought. Do you get flights refunded if they're cancelled for strikes?
Must finish coffee and get dressed. Have a good day, whatever you're doing.
Yes - all joking aside BL - is it not cheaper and esier to take the tunnel? Or is it quite expensive?
I had one of those nights during the week Obelixx - albeit without the cramps. Never got back to sleep so I was pretty knackered after work that day
Take plenty of breaks while steaming!
It's drying up a little here now so I might try and do some seed sowing, rather than h****work. I'll have to organise some decent protection for them to go outside later though
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Morning all.
Very late on parade this morning.
Wide awake until almost 2am. No kittens here but I did stick another log on the woodburner and watched that. Hubby switched off the alarm clock and got up and left me to sleep, bless'im.
I ordered a customised 60th birthday card for him from Moonpig yesterday morning and it arrived this morning. Very impressed. Less than 24 hours since I ordered it.
What plans LG? Another job? part time? or give up altogether? No need to answer if you think I'm being nosey.
Looks like another showery day here so no chance of the under gardener being much use today.
Glad you had some much needed rain Pat.
Safe journey BL.
My daughter sent me this , this morning. ILOVE this building. I cant decide if this is my favourite building in the world, or The Taj Hahal. I've seen the Taj twice, so I feel I need to go with it. I'm unlikely to visit New York.
Lovely pic Hosta. You should put it on the camera thread too, now you've got the hang of it...
I've used Moonpig in the past, but always forget about it these days
Plenty of firewood where I was yesterday - lots of tree felling has happened since the last time I was there. It's weirdly disorientating
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Chunnel can be expensive if not booked well ahead but ferries are usually do-able and you can have a rest and a meal during the crossing to gird your loins for the M25. We do either quite happily depending in whether we have the dogs with us - have to leave them in the car in the hold on the ferry. Not good
Hosta - hope he likes the card and yes, I'm curious about LG's plans and would just say - don't break yourself trying to get everything done before you leave. The world of work will continue to turn, tho maybe not in the same way and, as a good friend in Belgium always says, the cemeteries are full of indispensable people. Enjoy the time left and then enjoy your future.
FG - lovely photo. Hope you get some walking this weekend or at least some seeds sown.
OH is still battling with the last kitchen unit which has all the plumbing for the sinks so isn't coming out easily. Had to wait till late yesterday for the plumber to seal the water pipes as they had no taps and when he came back from walkies he promptly fell asleep for over an hour......
Hosta
- not your OH's birthday this weekend is it? 
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Monday the 13th Dove.
He's said " I don't want any cards with 60 on them "
Morning all.
If there is a strike you can book the next available flight with Ryan Air free of charge. Last time it happened to us was last June and we had an extra 4 days in Norfolk. Luckily the house sitter could stay on, but it was just when my old horse died. House sitter coped, but I felt sorry for her. But this time we are only going for a week. In the summer we are taking a ferry. But it's a long drive from SW France.
Poured in the night, woke me up. Painful shoulder also woke me up but a couple of paracetamol helped. Must have been all that wheelbarrow pushing to the bonfire yesterday.
He'll have to be grateful for whatever he gets, won't he?
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.