Chitchat thread #24

[greenishfing]

Good morning all.

Every heavy frost here in the night. The car, bathed in sunshine, has now nearly defrosted but the North facing roofs are still white over.

I planned to wash the thick brushed cotton bedding too today but at the moment Mr GF is still in it. Nicos, I'm another who is glad to live in the age of the automatic washer. I still remember buying my first. It was the first cheque I'd ever written for more than a hundred pounds. The young lad who'd been sent to help me, the scruff in jeans, while his boss went off to help a smart older lady was overjoyed....obviously on commission.....the old lady bought a plug.

[Florence Fennel]

Forgot to say, I've got to empty a kitchen unit this morning, I have ants! I think it's since I brought the propagator inside. What a job, better get on with it

[nick the grief]

arternoon, Well awoke this morning to a heavy frost so brrrrrrrr. took his nibs for a wander thru the woods locally today - its better for his figure - while Mrs G and no1 daughter went shopping.

Then it was a light lunch and catch up on a few you tube channels while I continue to tweak the garden re-design ... wish it would warm up so I can actually get out side and crack on with it

time for coffee

ntg

[rary]

I've had quite a busy day today, grandson over to his work,, then a woman who is member of the church congregation asked me if I could fix her fence as it had been moved a bit with the high winds, so nipped up to sort that then I got out to the garden, the edging path is made with decking boards two a breest, fortunately when I was putting them down I had used some mahogany wood to support them and screwed it down rather than nailing it, so I could unscrew the boards and lift them out the way, simple well it should have been but I had set the ten inch boards that retains the garden on top of the inside one, however I did manage to get them all out removed the weeds, fortunately no flatworms found however I still soaked the area with salt and vinegar to kill the weeds and any flatworms that might be about, should add the mahogany wood that I have as supports is still as good as when it went down a few years ago, now going to inspect the inside bof the eyelids as I will be out tonight to attend a talk at the Burns Club, tomorrow night is my garden club night, so now just have to find something to do for the rest of the week as i really cant watch the rubbish that's starting on TV, have a good evening and keep smiling

[Nicos]

Just had a nice long soak in the tub having been clearing up the patio in the sunshine. Got a tad chilled to the bone by the time my back started to complain, but I’m really pleased with today’s efforts.
The patio just needs karchering now so I can see the extent of the crumbling surface. Then we can make some rudimentary repairs particularly to the edges. Will pick up a few bags of cement tomorrow. Also potting compost whilst I’m thinking about bags of heavy stuff!
I could do with 40 winks myself Rary- almost fell asleep in the bath but it’s too late as no doubt if I did it’d be hard to get to sleep again later.

[Bren In Pots]

Evening

The laundry soon dried all apart from MrP’s denim jeans. I do like to line dry when I can the clothes feel so much better for it.
I’ve been batch cooking today, 8 portions of minestrone soup, 6 of curry and some naan breads. Only downside is it made me feel hungry.

[Containergardener]

Morning
Ants is something I don't get FF , must be too boggy here. Mum gets alot in the garden on her very free draining soil.
I was finding flatworms yesterday Rary, clearing pots storage area, they sit under them. They are no more !!
Hope you are not aching too much today Nicos.
Love having washing out Bren, smells so much nicer. In fact washer is on with the bedding as I type

Bit grey out currently and no frost but the sun has been promised so another gardeny day ahead.
Dog to walk first.

What's everyone else up to today?
Anyone need a brew top up?

[mothhawk]

Morning all.

I'll have another cuppa with you CG, ta.

It's a bit grey and damp looking outside, going to wait and see if it brightens up a bit before deciding what to do today. Nothing pressing needs doing, except to pick up Mum's tablets from the pharmacy if they are ready. They seem snowed under at the moment with people wanting prescriptions, and there is always a queue of people waiting while staff scramble around preparing the scrips as they are often not ready even with the obligatory 7 days notice. Last time I went, I was told the scrip had been filled, but they couldn't find it and I had to wait while they did it again.

[Bren In Pots]

Morning

No frost here either CG its just dull and grey out.
I've ben watching the robin battling with a huge worm on the lawn it was nearly as big as them.
No real plans for today apart from walk over to the library so it will be a mix of gardening, domestics and hobbies.

Enjoy your day

[rary]

Good morning, dry with no frost, looks like it could be a reasonable day again, but will be taking OH for her shopping then a visit to our friend before heading back home and picking up the dogs, I will be having an easier day today as I need to prepare my presentation for the garden club, well actually it is prepared I will just be going over it again just to check everything is ok, if I make a mistake with it I get torn to ribbons🥴 actually they are a very friendly group and if I do make a mistake they are just trying to get their own back, as they seem to think I pick on them at times, as if but as I said an easy day as I didn't have a good night due to pins and needles in both hands and arms, which was possibly caused by the pulling and lifting yesterday, need to go as OH is getting ready for out. So have a good day and be happy

[Snoop Puss]

Morning all.

Very chilly night again, not quite as windy thank goodness.

I've done a few minor admin jobs so far and am now about to settle down to some paid work. Mr Snoop is out at the moment to take our friend M off to catch the coach to the airport. So a few days of just us till another friend arrives on Monday. It's all go here, I tell you.

Have a great day, everyone.

[Jay22]

Morning, another sun shiny day here. Nothing much happening here, having a rest day as I’ve a sore back. Hope you all have a lovely day. I know it’s a bit late but if the tea’s still hot I wouldn’t mind a cuppa CG.

[Florence Fennel]

Good Morning All Sunny here. Gutters are being cleaned this morning and I'm off for a haircut this afternoon. Feel better soon Jay. Have a good day All

[bramble]

Good morning all, Bright and sunny here but very strong wind.
Off out shortly.
Have a good day all.

[Nicos]

Mornin n’alln’all
Bit late coming on today. Another rubbish night’s sleep

Sorry to hear about your back Jay - did you come out in sympathy for me?…. Mine’s fine again this morning and I was all prepared to have another go at the patio this morning as there hadn’t been a frost…but then it started raining heavily
No idea when my poor lawn will get cut at this rate- some of it is 20 cm high! Might need to borrow some sheep although I think they prefer shorter grass?

Nothing in particular planned for today - but there’s always something!
Tomorrow is a trip up to near the coast to the major DIY store. We need new lights in the shower of one of the gites. They’ve been flickering for a while and tripped the house - turns out that there’s been a rat ( poo evidence) in the ceiling cavity and it’s chewed all the plastic insulation off the wiring …only the parts between the lights and the transformer though. Who would have guessed?
So we’re going to get ones which don’t need a transformer this time as they clearly prefer the 12 volt cabling to eat
Seeing as it’s only 5 mins from IKEA, I guess we’ll be nipping in there too

Enjoy your day peeps. Hope your talk goes will Rary. I bet you are a delight to listen to!