I'm back!

[Digger-07]

Just thought it's about time I updated those Grapes who might be interested. The reason I've been away from the vine for so long is 'cos I've moved. Left sunny Yorkshire to go darn sarf. So here I am in wet and windy Wiltshire amid moonrakers and pubs that still sell real ale.

Not got a plot yet, there are only two sites in the town, both council but one privately managed with a closed waiting list. The other has a very slow turnover so it could be a long wait. There is a very strong movement to get transition town status for the town so things may get easier in 2009.

We had an extension built on the house and just got the garden back yesterday so there is much to do once the ground dries up a bit. first job to keep the dogs out of the mud and get a base down for a shed.

Anyway enough for now. The sun is trying to get out and got some decorating to do.

[jacob marley]

Welcome back just a thought do you see more Moonraker's the more Real Ale is consummed jacob marley

[Digger-07]

You don't just see them you join them!

[Flummery]

Welcome back lad! Good luck on getting the garden in order. Just been digging in mine - you forget how much there is of it till it all needs digging over.

[Nicos]

Ha!!!!...good to have you back!!

Sounds like you've settled in well

...different soil...different plants/diseases....will be a learning curve! ( we moved lotties from clay to peat- only 2 miles apart!...and what a difference in gardening techniques!!)

[Hans Mum]

welcome back from me too, hope you & yours are happy in your new abode

[Snadger]

Ha!!!!...good to have you back!!

Sounds like you've settled in well

...different soil...different plants/diseases...................)

...............Different language darn sarf init?

[Nicos]

...............Different language darn sarf init?

Well...'es up norf from me

[Digger-07]

...............Different language darn sarf init?

Different everything, but a much longer growing season than I'm used to. Lots of new stuff to try that didn't stand a chance up't north. Might even be able to put stuff in when it says on the lable - thought whoever put planting time on seed packets was making it up before.

[smallblueplanet]

Hiya digger-07, whereabouts in weird wiltshire are you? I love it down here, I'm originally a Derbyshire lass!

[Two_Sheds]

Different everything, but a much longer growing season than I'm used to. Lots of new stuff to try that didn't stand a chance up't north.

Brilliant!
Squash, tomatoes, oranges ...

[Digger-07]

Hiya digger-07, whereabouts in weird wiltshire are you? I love it down here, I'm originally a Derbyshire lass!

We now live in Malmesbury. Apparently according to the locals thats the bit without the moonrakers

[lainey lou]

We now live in Malmesbury. Apparently according to the locals thats the bit without the moonrakers

That's coz they're "jackdaws" in Malmesbury.
Welcome to Wiltshire, I'm from Somerset originally but I love living in Wiltshire.

[SarzWix]

'Ey up lad, ah wondered where tha'd gone Glad you're well, but can't believe you've deserted the grim North
Sounds like you'll be too busy sorting out your garden to worry about a lottie just yet

Good to see you back!

[Headfry]

good to have you back digger....good luck with new house!