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Post by madonplants on Sept 30, 2007 21:47:28 GMT 1
I did quite well today as well! Went to the G/C yesterday to get lots of bulbs, even some bluebells! So today, I decided that I was going to plant them, before I forget to!! I would need to do some re arranging of some plants before putting in the bulbs, no point afterwards, right?!! First to hit the compost bin/green recycle bin was the cerinthe. It had gone MAD. Two grasses I got from GWL, moved across the garden, as I don't think they were getting enough light where they were. We will see next year!! Lots of other plants got shifted around as well. I think I feel a bit better now, gardenwise. Well two borders at least. Craig did some weeding of the front border, while Jennifer hoovered out her Clio, ready to be sold! Stephen did his bit as well, especially when it came to watering in the plants!! Oh, those bulbs................................still in their packets!!!  Keith |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 30, 2007 21:54:09 GMT 1
I got as far as watering the plants on the bench in one GH when I got a call to say I was having a chippings delivery at the lottie so instead of gardening at home I spent the day shovelling and barrowing chippings on my plot, all my paths have been topped up, two new ones created, and theres still loads to share with the other plotholders. The man who delivered asked me what produce I had and he went away with courgettes (Tromboncino) runner beans and a Marrow, well satisfied.  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Sept 30, 2007 22:31:53 GMT 1
I did quite well today as well! Went to the G/C yesterday to get lots of bulbs, even some bluebells! So today, I decided that I was going to plant them, before I forget to!! I would need to do some re arranging of some plants before putting in the bulbs, no point afterwards, right?!! First to hit the compost bin/green recycle bin was the cerinthe. It had gone MAD. Two grasses I got from GWL, moved across the garden, as I don't think they were getting enough light where they were. We will see next year!! Lots of other plants got shifted around as well. I think I feel a bit better now, gardenwise. Well two borders at least. Craig did some weeding of the front border, while Jennifer hoovered out her Clio, ready to be sold! Stephen did his bit as well, especially when it came to watering in the plants!! Oh, those bulbs................................still in their packets!!! Keith Never mind Keith Tomorrow is another day. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 15:52:15 GMT 1
Well, I actually embarked on the Great Hedge Trimming today. I did a 20ft length of my flower garden, mostly Myrabalan Plum and Hawthorn. OMG it was over 12 feet high I reckon and I only have my hand loppers........I am completely bu****ed and even my fingernails hurt...and I have 3 MASSIVE piles of trimmings to deal with tomorrow....... I feel quite proud of myself really. No one ever helps me do these humungously hard jobs in the garden and at my age, and height ( ;D) I do think it's a good achievement. I don't know any other female who has to undertake these physical challenges quite so often (apart from Sweetleaf possibly). At one point I wasn't quite sure whether to burst into tears of self pity or just kill my OH (guess where he was?  ) but I channelled my rage into lopping ;D TIP: NEVER plant a Myrabalan Plum or Hawthorn hedge unless you: a love lopping and are more than 5'1" tall b have an electric hedge trimmer c can afford to pay some other mug to cut it twice a year.......  BUT I did find another beautifully made tiny nest - goats hair included. Sweet little thing - still there too. |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 6, 2007 15:57:01 GMT 1
Oh bless! I think you very short people do very well, considering ;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:02:23 GMT 1
OI! If you were here I'd punch you in the kneecaps! I think I must have VERY powerful muscles now so don't wind me up - or you'll regret it...........
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 6, 2007 16:03:09 GMT 1
OI! If you were here I'd punch you in the kneecaps! I think I must have VERY powerful muscles now so don't wind me up - or you'll regret it........... ooooOOOOOOOooooooh! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:04:28 GMT 1
Admit it! You're frightened aren't you? Even my fingers are bulging with muscles now......hehehe.....
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 6, 2007 16:07:21 GMT 1
Admit it! You're frightened aren't you? Even my fingers are bulging with muscles now......hehehe..... Mmmmmmm... you don;t realise what a turn on that is ;D |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 6, 2007 16:08:45 GMT 1
Admit it! You're frightened aren't you? Even my fingers are bulging with muscles now......hehehe..... Mmmmmmm... you don;t realise what a turn on that is ;D I'm going for a little lie-down |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:10:34 GMT 1
Bulging fingers? Pooor Sleepy....you must have a thing about muscle bound dwarfs with tufty toes  I should have been an extra on LOTR's really...I hear the dwarves are desperate for female dwarves....I could have got them to cut my hedge then... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:13:18 GMT 1
Lie down? Is that a euphemism.........I s'pect it's just the drink .....
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:17:25 GMT 1
Too late! Sleepy slumped forward onto the keyboard.........and zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Post by emseypop on Oct 6, 2007 16:31:30 GMT 1
eh-whats going on here then, what've you sone to sleepy 4P |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:38:16 GMT 1
He's passed out at the thought of my powerful hands hurting him cos he called me a midget once too often...  I can't help it if he's terrified of me....... |
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Post by emseypop on Oct 6, 2007 16:41:56 GMT 1
There was me thinking there was an errotic undercurrent  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 6, 2007 16:45:37 GMT 1
Dear me....what's that then? I can't remember............and nor will Sleepy, when he wakes up!
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Oct 7, 2007 8:45:04 GMT 1
Today I plan to plant my allium bulbs...I was going to put them in pots but now I don't know... Mind you...after Tescos I'm off up medad's...and if he plies me with single malt I'll prolly just have a kip on the sofa... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 7, 2007 14:02:21 GMT 1
I dun it!!! I finished the hedge trimming.....eeh, I'm so pleased. I've been out there all morning lopping away...the hedge is reduced to 6' high stumps and we've had a massive bonfire....I am covered in nettle stings, face, arms, hands and neck, I'm really shattered and my hands are really tingling cos of all the cutting but I am soo glad it's done. I also rediscovered my raspberry patch, cut down the rampant willows growing out of smallest's little willow hut and pulled out stacksand stacks of nettles from a swathe of garden...phew, need a rest now......
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 7, 2007 14:05:12 GMT 1
 Well done babe! ;D |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 7, 2007 14:06:53 GMT 1
Thank you - it's nice to be appreciated! I think we do well, you and I! Good job we're tough as old boots.........although it would be nice to have a choice....
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 7, 2007 14:10:56 GMT 1
Thank you - it's nice to be appreciated! I think we do well, you and I! Good job we're tough as old boots.........although it would be nice to have a choice.... I know it would it would be nice if I had any control over my life at all at the moment, all the decisions are made without my knowledge or input, things will change soon or else. |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 7, 2007 14:16:24 GMT 1
Ooh, Sweetie, you sound quite un sweet...GOOD!  Bum, I just remembered I have to mow the grass - it's getting really long again and it'll annoy me all winter if I don't keep it down......have I got the energy? |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 7, 2007 14:17:57 GMT 1
Ooh, Sweetie, you sound quite un sweet...GOOD! Bum, I just remembered I have to mow the grass - it's getting really long again and it'll annoy me all winter if I don't keep it down......have I got the energy? Is your back ok? Youve done a lot already! Just remember tomorrows another day! |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 7, 2007 14:20:40 GMT 1
I know but it's leeks tomorrow!! My back is OK really - I just ache a bit - my jaw hurts from gritting my teeth lopping all the big branches I don't suppose it'll stop me talking.....or eating either! |
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) but I channelled my rage into lopping ;D
