Awful weather - typical Brits talk

twopenny

And a little something to make you smile 
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7trj3b

Dustyevsky

Farway said:

The proposed boundary changes sound intriguing Dusty, shame there are not Triffids, a clump of those would do well

twopenny said:

Dusty, how about some Gunera? sp. 
Or some starved Wood Sedge, ideal environment and protected so mustn't be interfered with 😉

I've heard Triffids are untrainable, as well as almost unobtainable, and Starved Wood Sedge might result in a rash of conservationists.  Anyway, it looks too wussy.The Gunnera would do at a push, but it dies down in winter, leaving me exposed to the end window of Mr C's caravan, nicely positioned to look over our private wild area. (Not for much longer, mind! )

I considered Scotch Thistle, but I'm not that nasty, or daft. Those things self seed for decades, and the prevailing wind goes our way. 

wort said:

Oo Dusty I like your inventive idea 😉

It's more logical than inventive. Being sensible for a moment, Mr C's bindweed is dealt with close to source when spotted, but a wide strip it cannot cross unseen would be useful. So, I'm thinking of planting Cotoneaster lacteus, making lots of nice berries for the birds, and staying green. Maybe a few hawthorns too. Strangely, I already seem to have these plants available, and I'd quite like a Philadelphus down there too.  

My F1 saved tomato seed gave pretty good results, 2p. I don't think you'll be risking much using yours. 

Lovely sunset tonight, but we have a warning for wind, so Santa will have to watch out. It's brass monkeys, but the strong easterly will at least keep frost at bay.

Glad the show was good, wort. There are some fantastic ones about, with brilliant effects. We used to go a lot in the old days, when we could simply walk home through the park afterwards. I miss that about city living, but not much else! 

If I remember, I'll see what our hazels are doing tomorrow. Don't think they'll be as advanced as yours, 2p.

Well, GCs and parents on the way, so I must sign off for now. Might pop in tomorrow if I need some quiet time in the office. As a local farmer said to me today, “Seeing the grandchildren is nice, but what I really look forward to, is dozing-off in front of the fire after the big dinner!”    Of course, he'll be out all morning tending the animals, same as usual. 

Christmas good wishes to everyone, especially absent friends, and anyone out there who reads this thread silently. As we say around here, “Tis a proper job!” 

-taff

Thaks for that p, it's been a long time since I saw a Tom and Jerry I'd forgotten how good the soundeffects were on the older ones 

Not much to report, save hope you all stay intact for fesitivites or otherwsie, have a nice time doing what you like doing...

weather is cold and a stiff wind, but as I'm typing I can hear the convoy of cars blasting their christmas music out, quite enjoyable

YoungBlueEyes

Thanks for the Tom+Jerry vid 2p, it did make me smile and the Lamb’s Tails 😍

Im only having a quick go while himself is in the shower. He’s back on his feet now, literally, and the lad is out of hospital 👏🏻 with a collection of drugs you could start a small pharmacy with 😳 Me and a wee J.Walker are watching Carols from Kings (my favourite) ☺️

It was a half day at work and surprisingly the body count was 0, maimings 0, sarcastic remarks a coupla dozen. Win! 

Saw this on my way in. I think it’s a new sunrise, well I don’t think I’ve seen one like it before - 



It was genuinely mesmerising. Round the corner it looked like this - 




May everyone have a peaceful time of it, or raucous merriment, whichever suits 😊