Chatback #12

[Bren In Pots]

Morning I've been up and about for had a wonder around the garden then did my morning jumping around. SP I've got a sheet of plastic mesh on my GH door to keep birds out would that work for a tunnel?

[SusieG]

Good Morning all!!

Well on early inspection of back garden this morning after the very searching wind ~ pleased to report that everything still intact and upright...!!!

I think I'm going to try my hand at making some beetroot chutney with the beetroot that I picked yesterday (hope it'll be ok as it had bolted....) - I've got some smaller ones that are still in the ground I can use too...

Just waiting for washing machine to finish then hopefully this sun will hang around with the breeze to do their job..!

Well, have a good day all - and Small Pumpkin, you'll soon get things back in order. But, why oh why don't OH's listen to instructions...? Dread to think what state my garden/GH/veggies would be in if I left my DH to it.............

[Nicos]

Oops...haven't I said Mornin n'all n'all yet???

we've got lots of bits and bobs to do today...one long tick list and only 1 of them substantial ( ie clearing out our garage!!!! )

See ya later peeps

[craftymarie]

Morning all. I was up early this morning but we took a trip to the garden centre so only just got back. Picked up some very nice lavender hand cream which looked very posh for 50p - think we can manage that

Resisted the cut price plants but picked up some more seeds in the sale and some ones I'd never heard of called Asparagus Peas - so will see what they are like next year.

Very windy still, hope it dies down soon as don't want any more plants falling over. Better get on with some work now.

Have a nice day everyone

[Sheneval]

Afternoon all - had to run away this morning in the middle of posting as I received a call the Council were up snooping about the allotment - no problems they were just making plot inspections for a new Best Plot Competition they have been organising. When Chairman advised he was not aware they were coming they told him they had not intended he should When I spoke to them I told them we would have liked to offer them tea/coffee but unfortunately we were not aware they were coming so had nothing in.

[Nannysally99]

Afternoon all, work this morning, relaxing this afternoon.

[Florence Fennel]

Afternoon All I'm really enjoying my time off work - been in the garden every day and you can really tell - well, I can anyway! I've also gone from pale and tired-looking to tanned and not-so-tired-looking Had a letter to say I should claim my State Pension, so I suppose I'm old as well! I intend to continue working for as long as I can, so the bonus will be that I will not have to pay NI will I? Weather's a bit mixed today, sunshine and showers and the wind is still strong, it has been all week. Anyway, off to sow the spring onions and land cress that arrived today with the September mag. See you later.
Welcome back Hibou!

[Florence Fennel]

Just want to add that although I'm having a really relaxing break - it feels really strange not to be needed. That probably sounds weird, but I have always been "on call" for babysitting, dog sitting, helping financially or emotionally, but my children all now seem to be financially and emotionally stable and the eldest of my grandchildren look after the younger ones when their parents aren't there. I can't say this to anyone close to me, but I feel a bit lost

I shouldn't be moaning should I? I should be grateful that they're all healthy and happy and I am really. It's just another chapter of my life starting I suppose.

Put the violins away, I'm ok

[Sheneval]

Just want to add that although I'm having a really relaxing break - it feels really strange not to be needed.

Flo - Don't you believe it - it's just a phase they will still need your advice and help from time to time :-)

[Florence Fennel]

Thanks Shen - I've no doubt they will, but it has taken a long time for them all to become independent and now they are - I'm not sure I know what to do with myself!

[Nicos]

Flo...Just make sure you regularly touch base with each of them.
With their hectic lives , it's easy for them to be distracted away from you....you are, and will be very much needed- you are clearly a lovely person and they must already know that

[rary]

FF your children may not need financial, support, but we all need emotional support, we have our oldest grandchild staying with us just now, and even though she is not asking about anything we can see she is so relaxed in our company, even though there is a slight difference in age groups So no matter how it may look, you will always be needed, enjoy the bit of freedom you are having.

[rary]

good evening Folks, the rain threatened once or twice this morning,but by two it was pleasant, did not manage to get to the shore, so thats a thing for next week, we did have a game of football, I am now ready for bed, I don't have their energy or their speed I do have the weight where I can shove them off the ball, but they cant budge me. I will have to go, my eyes are going together so I am for off to bed, keep well, and try and make someone happy tomorrow, you will enjoy it even if you are shattered doing it, the kids will sleep well tonight, I will pass out. Goodnight

[Sheneval]

Thanks Shen - I've no doubt they will, but it has taken a long time for them all to become independent and now they are - I'm not sure I know what to do with myself!

Flo - there are a whole of hobbies out there just waiting for you - I play chess - research Family History - do the allotment - watch football and used to walk up Mountains. Not sure I could still do the latter, certainly not the tricky stuff, but there are countless quality low level walks out there if I wished to join a rambling club. I also played badminton for a few years at lunchtime. I also use social media for politics which can be frustrating so perhaps better avoided. The main thing is to find something you love doing that keeps you moving and the brain active. :-) Also means you will make new friends. :-)

[Containergardener]

Flo - Don't you believe it - it's just a phase they will still need your advice and help from time to time :-)

I'm with Shen.
I dunno how old they are but we go "being Independent " but also think you may want some space , a break from us.
I know different now