Start a new tradition .....

[Farmer_Gyles]

i was thinking last night .... this is probably the friendliest set of forums on the internet which goes to show what a wonderful bunch we all are .... and we shouldn't keep it just to the internet, we should show just what nice people we are in real life too ........ so .....

when a member gets their first allotment, all us lovely grapes should offer our services and turn up and help dig the plot over, maybe even get a few things planted out, make compost bins out of pallets, help put sheds and greenhouses together etc etc ..... just help that member get off to a flying start ....

and that member could put on a BBQ for the "digging party" and we could all feel good that we'd helped out a fellow member and made new friends ....

i think it's a great idea .... what do you guys think???

[jackie j]

Yeah sounds great can tell you have just got your allotment and I guess it needs some work lol

[lynda66]

yup i think its a great idea too shame you're so far away lol

i'm doing a BBQ and beer for son and his mates when i eventually get one

[Hans Mum]

this wouldnt be cause youve just go a new lottie would it??
good idea though, pity your so far away

[Mrs Dobby]

We did this as a Wedding Prezzie for Yoanbob, a bunch of us grapes turned up and dug over their plot in the rain, was a fun day! BBQ was also present at that one, was fun to meet up with everyone!

[Tracey]

Lol .

[Shortie]

Just seen you're thread about getting a lottie Farmer Gyles...

[Mikey]

Great idea, when are you available, I have some lovely homemade burgers in the freezer!

[Farmer_Gyles]

ooooh this is coming on sooooo well .......
it's already proven to work ....
a crowd from manchester (via leeds) and a couple of others from way out west ... and i'm sure shortie and tracey can find their own way to my allotment .....
i'm looking forward to those home made burgers .....

[Mikey]

ooooh this is coming on sooooo well .......
it's already proven to work ....
a crowd from manchester (via leeds) and a couple of others from way out west ... and i'm sure shortie and tracey can find their own way to my allotment .....
i'm looking forward to those home made burgers .....

I think you have the wrong end of the stick blue, when are you available to help me?

[jacob marley]

Let us know if it works and we can all try it on jacob marley

[Jardiniere]

i have a large plot with over 60 treelings (some are full grown others are working their way to becoming full grown) and a million bramble bushes .....need someone with one of those digger things ...JCBs? but it is too hot to do anything right now ...perhaps in lovely cool November..........when i've put in a bathroom............

[tootles]

I'm happy to do my digging - but if anyone fancies a roofing party..........

[bluemoon]

Hmm, in your dreams FG. I don't even dig mine if I can persuade someone (OH) else to do it.

[Farmer_Gyles]

well i tried ................ho hum ........!