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Wordsmith

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

i spoke to the estate agent and she used the phrase that her face looked like she'd been kicked in the back side so i'm guessing this is the usual face.

Someone from the pub I used to frequent was described as "having a face like a bulldog licking pi$$ off a stinging nettle". Always said with some affection though.

Greying_Pilgrim

Thank you everyone for your very kind comments

You are right, it is the right decision to give up the allotment, and one I won't have any regrets about (because it was thought through thoroughly). Our priorities have changed, and something had to give, but it'll be worth it in the end.

Hope everyone has a great day. Autumnal sunshine here currently, and still (makes a change from the last few 'breezy' days).

Greying

Pippilongstocking

Morning all

I've always been told I'm scowling when I'm concentrating - so I look scary alot - lol

Calm here and cold, misty autumnal day

Banks to check, emails to do - and a few other bits
Class to prep for printed out everything yesterday - doing a couple things I did last year so if I remember it all, might be OK (roots, beets and then onions/garlic etc and if we still have time, herbs and if we've even more time, lettuce) phew. I like to have extra incase I charge through things - then two weeks off (woo hoo) for the oct holidays I had a talk to cheery - I so need a bit of time off - and she told me why don't you take some - doh! I might take next week off - I've already told the cafe person I'm off for at least next week so I don't have to do that either.

Right off to toddle around my bank account and then have a peek back here - cv drafted and printed to look at - letter to write for the contract.

BAnk ok - one has £13 in it (woo hoo) the other enough for the DD's (£130) credit card showing the tunnel money off - which is grand means thats getting sorted. Not alot of money going about - but we'll not starve.

Picked up dd from cinema last night and raided reduced - netted 6p peppers, an advacado 15p, big bag brocolli 40p and the 10p noodles were buy one get one free (LOL) so we got a bit of them, a bit reduced bread ciabatta and posh, and 2 packs 50p flat breads too. Mr F got a dvd player (sony) for £9 so he's very happy!

Nowt happenning on ebay - need to rethink that one at this time of year I think.

Also need to do a wholesale order which will include bulbs/onions etc wish you all lived nearer I could order you all bits too. Fruit trees are £6.50 each...........alot of perennial plants too - which are 5 for the same price as one at the garden centre.

Pippilongstocking

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

you'll never beleive this pippi but once we've a new home i'll need some more strawberries, Mr LT weeded the back garden a little over a week ago and i've found that he took out everything cept my camelia and my thrift. so my strawberries and ladies mantle have all gone

I've lots of them - so don't worry when you are settled I can do that for you

Wordsmith wrote: »

Someone from the pub I used to frequent was described as "having a face like a bulldog licking pi$$ off a stinging nettle". Always said with some affection though.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: oh dear what an expression!

Greying_Pilgrim wrote: »

Thank you everyone for your very kind comments

You are right, it is the right decision to give up the allotment, and one I won't have any regrets about (because it was thought through thoroughly). Our priorities have changed, and something had to give, but it'll be worth it in the end.

Hope everyone has a great day. Autumnal sunshine here currently, and still (makes a change from the last few 'breezy' days).

Greying

:j your sunshine has got up here thank you for that :j

I've distributed bonios this morning - the dogs also inspected the chickens (and their food) my job here is almost done:rotfl:

I might even put stuff on the line.;)

Oh, and I'm only here due to the fact it aint blowing a hooly and when it did I've taken the gamer up the track and headed in early - lol who wanted to go into work at 8.20 far too early:eek:

redsquirrel80

*waves* Nice shopping bargains there Hope your class goes well tonight and yay for time off :T

Pippilongstocking

Hey red I hope you're good - waves back - I hope the class goes OK too - 1/3 way through if we manage to get through tonight

BTW elderflower cordial going down a storm here still, can't thank you enough!

starnac

Pippi I'd like some strawberries if you have some spare pls. We grew mini ones this year and DD loved them. As soon as they turned red she ate them. None of them made it into the house so would love some proper sized ones. if you don't mind

Pippilongstocking

starnac wrote: »

Pippi I'd like some strawberries if you have some spare pls. We grew mini ones this year and DD loved them. As soon as they turned red she ate them. None of them made it into the house so would love some proper sized ones. if you don't mind

Of course - two options I can give you them now or next spring


:bdaycake:
how did the birthday girl love her birthday??????????????????????

starnac

Pippilongstocking wrote: »

Of course - two options I can give you them now or next spring

stupid question - what would i do with them if I had them now??


:bdaycake:
how did the birthday girl love her birthday??????????????????????

she's loving it so far. she was up early and opened some of her presents. she's opening the rest this evening and has asked for a carpet picnic tea (birthday person gets to have any tea they like in our house)

did feel guilty sending her to school on her birthday though

Pippilongstocking

starnac wrote: »

she's loving it so far. she was up early and opened some of her presents. she's opening the rest this evening and has asked for a carpet picnic tea (birthday person gets to have any tea they like in our house)

did feel guilty sending her to school on her birthday though

I think you've to rest too and at school they'll spoil her too

THat way she will have a whole birthday fun day

strawbs you can tuck them in somewhere now and let them get through the winter - or I can coddle them for you and post them in the spring - when you can put them where you want them!

I'm glad she's having a great day carpet picnics rock.