Nice people thread part 3- Nice as pie

Davesnave

lemonjelly wrote: »

I generally find baths are just a little too small for me to lie down properly in to be comfortable. And I ain't tall!:o

Back in the 70s, in the farmhouse where I rented a flat, they kept bags of coal and logs in the bath. :eek:

I think we may be going a similar way, though in our case it's orchids.

GDB2222

Can I just ask for some advice please? What I really want to buy is an ebook reader combined with a PDA. I want an e-ink type of screen, and it would be great if the pda part can sync with outlook on my PC. Internet access is not very important, but nice. Don't want a phone.

Essentially, I want a Kindle with calendar and contacts, but I can't track down anything that does this. Do you wise people know if I can find this at all?

lemonjelly

Davsnave, while your about, can I ask your view on the potatoes query I posted a few posts back please?

Davesnave

lemonjelly wrote: »

Davsnave, while your about, can I ask your view on the potatoes query I posted a few posts back please?

I'm not a potato expert, but I know it's not necessary for spuds to flower in order to produce tubers. Presumably, they'd all flower, given time, and if the blight didn't get them first.

Best thing is to dig alongside & see what you've got, if you're worried about harvest.

My first Gardeners' Delight toms were ready on 1st July, but my special early toms started to ripen on 9th June, so that was a worthwhile experiment. But the best news is that the early ones, despite looking straggly and unwell, actually taste better IMO.

Blooming courgettes are slow though. First decent one today. That won't happen next year when my 42'x24' polytunnel is functioning!

Wheezy_2

Yes, according to the variety, potatoes will flower a lot, flower a bit or not flower at all.
This has no effect whatsoever on the potatoes themselves... so as long as your plant is well, no need to worry if there's no flowers.

misskool

there's just one thing i hate

being ill

compounded by being ill and having a friend stay

Davesnave

misskool wrote: »

there's just one thing i hate

being ill

compounded by being ill and having a friend stay

Give friend responsibility for lunch. After all, they might catch it if you handle the food. :eek:

Even better, stay out of the kitchen.

Better still, stay in bed.

Doozergirl

lemonjelly wrote: »

Grrrrr!:mad:;)



lir candles in the bath has been done many a time (I usually use the same one(s) I may be eating with).

That said, you're on. Both PN & yourself treat yourself to a quality tray of chips n gravy from a decent chippy, & post your reviews here, & I'll do the book in the bath business & do likewise.

We want pictures! :rotfl:

Doozergirl

lemonjelly wrote: »

I love the idea of hooking up with all and sundry.Only issue for me would be travelling to London for only this, though I'd probably fit in a wander around whitechapel.;)

I'd be a possible, as it'd depend on circs/income at the time. Plus (going into PN mode) London prices!:eek:

You can get really cheap train fares into London straight from WLV into Euston. As little as £7 I think on Virgin if you pick the right train.

It's £5 for me just into Birmingham if I pick the wrong station.

lemonjelly

Davesnave wrote: »

I'm not a potato expert, but I know it's not necessary for spuds to flower in order to produce tubers. Presumably, they'd all flower, given time, and if the blight didn't get them first.

Best thing is to dig alongside & see what you've got, if you're worried about harvest.

My first Gardeners' Delight toms were ready on 1st July, but my special early toms started to ripen on 9th June, so that was a worthwhile experiment. But the best news is that the early ones, despite looking straggly and unwell, actually taste better IMO.

Blooming courgettes are slow though. First decent one today. That won't happen next year when my 42'x24' polytunnel is functioning!

Wheezy wrote: »

Yes, according to the variety, potatoes will flower a lot, flower a bit or not flower at all.
This has no effect whatsoever on the potatoes themselves... so as long as your plant is well, no need to worry if there's no flowers.

Thanks both.

Someone did suggest to me that potato peelings are unlikely to produce potatoes. Is this correct? As all I have in the soil was peelings. If they won't produce, then they're weeds...:o