Morning, the recent rain has brought out the last of the leaves and it's all lovely vibrant green!
Clari good luck. This has to be the right move fir you. Hope the plumber finished
WW ouch, my son did that , he had to keep the eye covered but it watered and watered, hope you ok
Pat hope you feel better today, take it easy
Dove that looked very nasty and sore, hope it is in the mend
I have been thinking aboutLesley too, I think her dad was ill and she was travelling up and down a lot more. Hope things have improved Also Runnybeak, hope all is well there, she was having a tough time too
Am off to meet a friend who makes wonderful products from her beautiful cashmere lambs and goats. She is one of the most interesting people I know. I shall stock up on her bug repellent. I know I am not allowed to name her but if any wants details on a natural product that really works pm me!!!
have a great day ?
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Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.” A A Milne
Still raining here, and the hilltops are invisible... but the valley is beautifully green. And the scent of warm, damp flowers as I walked home at 10pm yesterday was amazing.
Glad the ear is improving, Dove. Wonky, take care! Protective gear is a very good idea...
Will they notice your shiny shoes, Clari? Hope your first day goes well.
Fairy
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
Wonky, hubby scratched his eye on a christmas tree once. Had to wear a patch for a while it was the only way to stop it watering. Hope it heals soon.
Glad the ear is getting there Dove, do you think it was a bite of some kind?
Pot hope your shoulder improves, mum swear's by something called Dog Oil when her shoulder/neck is playing up. No idea what it is, but it always makes me laugh when she mentions it.
No real plans for today, too dismal to garden. I've done a bit of necessary h*******k (kitchen floor was a health hazard). Think my bestie might pop in for a cuppa and I'm off to Secondborn's late afternoon for a 3 day stint on nanna duty.
Can't wonder off as I'm expecting a delivery from M&S.
Lost a filling so it might mean a visit to the dentist
23C here already!!! If it carries on like this I'll have to hunt in the wardrobe and find a kaftan.
Don't think it was a bite ... I get a bit of dry skin/irritation from time to time and I probably rubbed my ear with mucky fingers after spreading compost/manure or something ... duh! It's a dangerous lark this gardening stuff
Hoping all is well with those who have 'stuff' going on with families etc ........ life don't get any easier
Did anyone hear 'The Life Scientific' this morning on R4 ........ flippin' fascinating - how plants decide what to do .... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08q5wxx
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The latest 'diet' is all about keeping our gut bacteria healthy and one piece of advice was to be a gardener. I suppose we all pick up plenty of bugs while gardening.
I suppose we should all ensure our tetanus jabs are up to date when dealing with manure etc. as perhaps PunkDoc would advise us to do.
Hello everyone. Hot here and still climbing. 26C so far.
Seem to be a lot of minor injuries and ailments so I hope everyone heals well and takes the time to let healing happen so they don't get worse. Jabs all up to date here too.
Busy - those buffets are great. I never seemed to get past going back for all the lovely fish and shellfish at the smorgasbord end and it's a great way to keep OH's tum so busy it doesn't notice the swell. The only better way is a full English on board.
Any cooks out there? I planted up my herb garden yesterday - rosemary, 2 sages, 2 oreganos, lemon thyme, winter savoury and fennel. 4 squares and 1 triangle left. Mint and basil and coriander will need more moisture and maybe some shade so will be planted elsewhere. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of dill and different thymes - if I can find them. I also have some white chives that could fill a triangle on their own or round the rosemary.
Chipped bark will cover the fabric and I have more stones to finish the square edges.
Stay safe, whatever you're up to today and good luck Clari.
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Morning, the recent rain has brought out the last of the leaves and it's all lovely vibrant green!
Clari good luck. This has to be the right move fir you. Hope the plumber finished
WW ouch, my son did that , he had to keep the eye covered but it watered and watered, hope you ok
Pat hope you feel better today, take it easy
Dove that looked very nasty and sore, hope it is in the mend
I have been thinking aboutLesley too, I think her dad was ill and she was travelling up and down a lot more. Hope things have improved Also Runnybeak, hope all is well there, she was having a tough time too
Am off to meet a friend who makes wonderful products from her beautiful cashmere lambs and goats. She is one of the most interesting people I know. I shall stock up on her bug repellent. I know I am not allowed to name her but if any wants details on a natural product that really works pm me!!!
have a great day ?
Last edited: 16 May 2017 08:28:34
A A Milne
Morning
Good luck Clari & hope the ailments heal soon Dove, Wonky and Pat.
We had a bit of light rain yesterday but it just washed a bit of dust off the leaves - didn't touch the soil which is still bone dry.
Going to be mid 20's and humid this afternoon so need to do any heavy jobs this morning. OH wants to go out for lunch so best get a wriggle on.
Good morning all.
Still raining here, and the hilltops are invisible... but the valley is beautifully green.
And the scent of warm, damp flowers as I walked home at 10pm yesterday was amazing.
Glad the ear is improving, Dove. Wonky, take care! Protective gear is a very good idea...
Will they notice your shiny shoes, Clari? Hope your first day goes well.
Fairy
Morning all,
Good luck Clari
Wonky, hubby scratched his eye on a christmas tree once. Had to wear a patch for a while it was the only way to stop it watering. Hope it heals soon.
Glad the ear is getting there Dove, do you think it was a bite of some kind?
Pot hope your shoulder improves, mum swear's by something called Dog Oil when her shoulder/neck is playing up. No idea what it is, but it always makes me laugh when she mentions it.
No real plans for today, too dismal to garden. I've done a bit of necessary h*******k (kitchen floor was a health hazard)
. Think my bestie might pop in for a cuppa and I'm off to Secondborn's late afternoon for a 3 day stint on nanna duty.
Can't wonder off as I'm expecting a delivery from M&S.
Lost a filling so it might mean a visit to the dentist
23C here already!!!
If it carries on like this I'll have to hunt in the wardrobe and find a kaftan.
Don't think it was a bite ... I get a bit of dry skin/irritation from time to time and I probably rubbed my ear with mucky fingers after spreading compost/manure or something ... duh! It's a dangerous lark this gardening stuff
Hoping all is well with those who have 'stuff' going on with families etc ........ life don't get any easier
Did anyone hear 'The Life Scientific' this morning on R4 ........ flippin' fascinating - how plants decide what to do .... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08q5wxx
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Cold here, very windy, pouring with rain and has been for days and forecast for the foreseeable!?
Good morning all.
I hope Dove and WW also Pat are feeling better.
The latest 'diet' is all about keeping our gut bacteria healthy and one piece of advice was to be a gardener. I suppose we all pick up plenty of bugs while gardening.
I suppose we should all ensure our tetanus jabs are up to date when dealing with manure etc. as perhaps PunkDoc would advise us to do.
Dove, I'll have some of your warm weather please. Drizzle and windy here.
Glad your ear is improving.
Pat, don't be doing heavy lifting or you will exacerbate the pain in your shoulder.
Hope Hosta gets to the root of leccie problem
Hello PottiePam
yes, jabs all up to date .......... I've had so many tetanus ones I don't have to have any more ... apparently. 
Right, I need to find some pots for my tomatoes to move into ..........
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hello everyone. Hot here and still climbing. 26C so far.
Seem to be a lot of minor injuries and ailments so I hope everyone heals well and takes the time to let healing happen so they don't get worse. Jabs all up to date here too.
Busy - those buffets are great. I never seemed to get past going back for all the lovely fish and shellfish at the smorgasbord end and it's a great way to keep OH's tum so busy it doesn't notice the swell. The only better way is a full English on board.
Any cooks out there? I planted up my herb garden yesterday - rosemary, 2 sages, 2 oreganos, lemon thyme, winter savoury and fennel. 4 squares and 1 triangle left. Mint and basil and coriander will need more moisture and maybe some shade so will be planted elsewhere. Any suggestions? I'm thinking of dill and different thymes - if I can find them. I also have some white chives that could fill a triangle on their own or round the rosemary.
Chipped bark will cover the fabric and I have more stones to finish the square edges.
Stay safe, whatever you're up to today and good luck Clari.
Last edited: 16 May 2017 11:01:37