My most enjoyable summer yet.

[DWSmith]

I've really enjoyed this summer. Each seems better than the previous.

I used to despise hot weather. Maybe it's an age thing but I seem to not only be a bit better at tolerating the heat as I get older but I also seem to know better how to pace myself; taking breaks, sipping ice water, wearing a hat, dressing in cooler clothes. Just simple stuff that I didn't take time to do when I was younger.

Maybe I should take the time to drink a beer or two during the day to see if that helps even more. What do you think?

[Jeanied]

I am enjoying this summer too, DWS! Mainly because, now I am retired, I don't have to go to work! So I can please myself, pace myself, take naps in the hottest part of the day and walk the dog when it gets cooler Plus which, I got the dog late last summer and she has brought a whole new dimension to my days

[veggiechicken]

You should do whatever makes you happy, Dan
I enjoy every summer, although I can't remember most of them. That's probably an age thing too

[robmarston]

Life without a dog is like dancing without music - you can do it, but why would you?


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[Jeanied]

I have to add that this summer has been fabulous in West London - and the walks in the park have been a big part of it I have met some wonderful people dog walking and the wild hedgerows are full of goodies like wild plums, blackberries, elderberries and sloes. Not to mention beech nuts and hazel. I can eat my way round the park with the dog - which I never knew existed 12 months ago!

[Bigmallly]

This has also been my most enjoyable summer DWS as I retired last December..............

[Bren In Pots]

I think every summer is the best one.

[Bal]

this has been the best summer in a long time for me.

[maytreefrannie]

Lovely thread. I've enjoyed reading through it.

[Nannysally99]

It's been a lovely summer for me as it's my 2nd year of growing. Rectified mistakes we made last year growing wise, and still made a few mistakes this year. So next year should be perfect, we will see. I take lots of pics and one day my fuddled brain will work out how to show you all.
Jeanied, do not know how you get nuts on your travels, the bladdy squirrels eat the whole woods before we get to them lol

[Martin H]

This summer has been lovely. My first as a retiree, my first full season on the allotment, my first summer with a greenhouse. May it go on forever!

[Two_Sheds]

I wonder if they make simple, small greenhouses that would set up on a concrete patio?

Oh course they do, 100s of them.

You get what you pay for*, so set yourself a budget, then start searching. Get the biggest you have space for, because it'll always be too small



* but a good gardener will make even the cheapest work