Believe me Dove. A boot like that is so much better than a plaster cast as you can remove it to wash and scratch any itches and adjust it as the swelling goes down.
LP - glad the eye is improving. That must be a relief.
Busy - culture shock for you but at least it's temporary and you can maybe have a siesta. Good that you can help out. No 2 will need lots of hugs so she doesn't get her nose put out of joint.
We have been to do a raid on the SM at Luçon this morning which leaves me free for a few days to get as grubby as I like in the garden or painting or sanding as I see fit. I was hoping to find pots of dill or fennel in the herb section but they had none and by the time we finished the GCs were closed for lunch so another wee trip this pm to Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (love the name) to get compost and hunt for herbs. It's quite cool at 22c so maybe I can plant the last of the "sunny" perennials in the silk tree bed and make a start on roses and clems.......
I did think I might grow cannas here but have concluded you don't get a lot of flower for all that leaf so they'll have to wait for new "hot" beds in the future - maybe. Bought lots of named Bishop dahlias online but only one has grown any shoots. The rest just went hollow but two I bought on impulse in a local sale have done well - so far..
Greetings all and have a lovely day.
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Sorry to hear the prognosis Dove and hope you get mobile again as soon as possible. My late father once gave me some 'great' advice: "Don't get old, Robert" but I've had just a tiny wee little bit of difficulty following it! I think the worst is when there is more than one problem as I find that while attempting to avoid pain to one area, it often aggravates the other! Lifting while keeping the back straight isn't so straightforward when you also have a dodgy knee..
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Time for bed here, but just wanted to say sorry the injury is worse that you hoped Dove. Maybe it's fate that you needed a nice restful holiday earlier than planned. Sleep well all, catch you tomorrow.
Dove - that looks like a fine contraption! Speedy recovery.
BusyL - are you a new grandma? congrats. x
Had a great day out to butterfly and exotic animal place with son, has changed so much in recent years. Managed to get talked into joining RSPB as well so adventures abound.
Measured out for summer house and have actually agreed the size with OH so WONT be having it overtaking the garden after all! Phew!
Off into the garden now to see what bits I can fit in around cooking a lamb dinner.
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Oh Dove I am so sorry, I do hope it isn't too uncomfy,
can I come and sit with you ? You could read to me and I will fetch tea coffee and bring cake?
A A Milne
It's a deal LilyP
Joyce ....... I've got enough to keep me going for a bit ........
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Believe me Dove. A boot like that is so much better than a plaster cast as you can remove it to wash and scratch any itches and adjust it as the swelling goes down.
LP - glad the eye is improving. That must be a relief.
Busy - culture shock for you but at least it's temporary and you can maybe have a siesta. Good that you can help out. No 2 will need lots of hugs so she doesn't get her nose put out of joint.
We have been to do a raid on the SM at Luçon this morning which leaves me free for a few days to get as grubby as I like in the garden or painting or sanding as I see fit. I was hoping to find pots of dill or fennel in the herb section but they had none and by the time we finished the GCs were closed for lunch so another wee trip this pm to Moutiers-les-Mauxfaits (love the name) to get compost and hunt for herbs. It's quite cool at 22c so maybe I can plant the last of the "sunny" perennials in the silk tree bed and make a start on roses and clems.......
I did think I might grow cannas here but have concluded you don't get a lot of flower for all that leaf so they'll have to wait for new "hot" beds in the future - maybe. Bought lots of named Bishop dahlias online but only one has grown any shoots. The rest just went hollow but two I bought on impulse in a local sale have done well - so far..
Greetings all and have a lovely day.
Sorry to hear the prognosis Dove and hope you get mobile again as soon as possible. My late father once gave me some 'great' advice: "Don't get old, Robert" but I've had just a tiny wee little bit of difficulty following it! I think the worst is when there is more than one problem as I find that while attempting to avoid pain to one area, it often aggravates the other! Lifting while keeping the back straight isn't so straightforward when you also have a dodgy knee..
Oh believe me Obelixx ... I'm so glad it's not a plaster cast
Bob .... if you've got a garden lounger, I could come and supervise the greenhouse assembly
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Or just supervise the assemblers?
Poor you Dove. OH will have a crash course in Under Gardening this summer methinks. Bless'im.
Right, best get ready for coal face duties, just as the sun starts to poke through.
Have collected DIL and baby from hospital, they were released a day early.
Time for bed here, but just wanted to say sorry the injury is worse that you hoped Dove. Maybe it's fate that you needed a nice restful holiday earlier than planned. Sleep well all, catch you tomorrow.
Sweet dreams Pat
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Dove - that looks like a fine contraption! Speedy recovery.
BusyL - are you a new grandma? congrats. x
Had a great day out to butterfly and exotic animal place with son, has changed so much in recent years. Managed to get talked into joining RSPB as well so adventures abound.
Measured out for summer house and have actually agreed the size with OH so WONT be having it overtaking the garden after all! Phew!
Off into the garden now to see what bits I can fit in around cooking a lamb dinner.