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OldMike
14-05-21, 10:19 AM
A few pics taken of my garden between the showers 10-05-2021.
View from my bedroom window.
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View of my back lawns.
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Zoomed in view of my white rhodo's at their best.
Note the brick erection (giggle) over the fence aka my neighbour's summer house a work in progress.
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Strugglingmum
14-05-21, 10:24 AM
Looks wonderful Mike
Lovely garden Mike...but it always looks a picture. I'm surprised your local council has allowed next door to build that! Wonder if he got planning permission? Our ndn's have a garden on their garage roof...no planning plus they look straight into our front garden - invasion of privacy law - ...she's a nosy B as well. The local council would have a field day with that!!
Stella180
14-05-21, 11:31 AM
Those are lovely pics Mike. Your garden is looking very calming and relaxing. Hopefully you will have some good weather to sit out and enjoy it soon.
Stunning, but Mike that Rhododendron is absolutely breathtaking!
I have always loved your garden Mike, I'm going to come and kidnap you to my house so you can do mine, free food and drink and cake thrown in (Kiss);)
Stella180
14-05-21, 01:26 PM
I’ll see your cake and raise you ice cream to go with it.
Let the bidding commence
Mike, you can come and help me and you can have tea, coffee, hot chocolate (with whipped cream and marshmallows) and you can be loved and hugged by Crash and Moiya and you can be looked at by Willow!
Stella180
14-05-21, 03:45 PM
Talia gives more cuddles than all three of Suzi’s dogs. I’ll even take you out for lunch and treat you to a five guys shake. Nothing tops a five guys shake.
Lots of things top it for me being dairy allergic...... lol
Stella180
14-05-21, 04:11 PM
Yeah but you’re weird lol
I really am, and very proud of it too!
Stella180
14-05-21, 06:35 PM
And so you should be. Wouldn’t have you any other way.
OldMike
22-05-21, 10:26 AM
^^^ I love you all.
Yes I'm still here, seedlings growing, spuds showing as the broad beans and peas are though there's lots of little weed seedlings sprouting in the plot.
Hooray for seedlings! Lovely to see you today!
OldMike
30-05-21, 10:32 AM
Had planned to cut my lawns but first decided to prune back an old overgrown photinia (spelling?) in the front garden it was so warm by the time I'd finished I'd had enough so maybe I'll get the lawns done today ;)
Definitely take it easy out there love! Hope you're hydrating, eating properly etc.
Have you seen Sis recently?
OldMike
31-05-21, 10:32 AM
Definitely take it easy out there love! Hope you're hydrating, eating properly etc.
Have you seen Sis recently?
Sis and bro in law set sail (well drove) a few days ago in their motorhome they're in Wales Llangollen (spelling) when they'll be be back who knows as they say have van will travel ;)
Gardening yesterday was an in and out affair did half the lawns stopping occasionally for a drink then took an hours break inside chugging down more water while cooling down went out finished the lawns back in for a dinner of sausage, hash browns and tomatoes followed by cake and a mug of tea then in the relative cool if the evening rotavated where my leeks and spring onions will be planted it was full of weed seedlings. Nearly done and there's an enormous clang and the engine stopped I thought oh bugger got a spade had a dig around looking for roots and/or stones just found a couple of small stones so nothing of significance though best examine the tines all looked okay then spotted it a stone 4x3x2 inches in size want it in metric work it out yourself ;) jammed between the tines and gearbox fortunately it didn't appear to have done any damage so it was all systems go. Ended the day with a hot choc and mocha coffee ;)
That was my day how was yours?
Have you ever thought about joining sis on their travels?
OldMike
31-05-21, 10:45 AM
Have you ever thought about joining sis on their travels?
Not really, not enough room in their motorhome we all need our space don't want to play gooseberry (giggle)
Do you ever go away on holiday?
Sounds like your day was very busy! Are you thinking about going out and about again? Maybe a pub lunch or something?
OldMike
01-06-21, 08:33 AM
Do you ever go away on holiday?
Sounds like your day was very busy! Are you thinking about going out and about again? Maybe a pub lunch or something?
Not been away for a few years now I'm not one for holidays don't know why it's probably just the way I've been made.
A pub lunch is on the cards outside when the Indian variant subsides which is raging up the road in Bolton only 4 or 5 miles maybe less from me.
Fair enough, not everyone likes holidays!
Bugger, I'd not remembered my geography! Of course Bolton is just up the road, sorry lovely.
Are you getting out and talking to anyone else? I'm aware of how isolating this can be....
OldMike
03-06-21, 07:21 PM
I do get to chat with the neighbours on occasion.
Fell sleep on the sofa this morning after brekky, after lunch noticed a leak from one of the pipes connected to the valve so put my Mr Spannerman hat on and sorted it. Microwave rotating table stopped rotating only to find a hole had corroded through the metal bottom of the microwave stopping things rotating so just ordered another microwave on line.
Spuds are growing :)
Glad you sorted the leak! Oh goodness about the microwave! Good job you noticed that!
Hoorah for the spuds!
I'm really excited, Marc's going to be building me a veggie patch so I'm trying to work out what to grow! It's not going to be huge, about 1m x 1m and it's going to be raised enough so I can sit on the edge or a chair and garden to my heart's delight!
Are you keeping hydrated? Eating properly? Keeping cool enough?
OldMike
07-06-21, 09:41 AM
Yup keeping hydrated and eating okay though appetite isn't as good when it is so hot.
New microwave arrived all the way from China (don't we make stuff anymore) 50 years ago we were leaders in engineering, well that's enough about the good old days ;)
Had a lazy weekend busy doing nothing (giggle)
Stella180
07-06-21, 10:12 AM
I still have great engineers but why pay them when some dude in China will do it for a fraction of the price? The world is driven by money.
It does seem mad...
What's on the agenda for this week for you Mike?
OldMike
07-06-21, 03:10 PM
I'm pottering round the garden some leeks and spring onions to plant out also need to weed my beans and peas as the weeds are growing faster than aforesaid peas and beans.
No plans for getting out and about a bit too? A change of scenery might be a good tonic?
OldMike
08-06-21, 11:58 AM
Erm well my drill driver jammed in the driver position so disassembled it a load of gears fell out which I've reassembled only to find there are 2 small pins I can't figure where they came from.
Stella180
08-06-21, 12:11 PM
Oops. That doesn’t sound good. You’re a smart fella so you’ll figure it out.
I'd like to give you a proper explanation and tell you exactly how to fix it..... Except I have absolutely no idea at all! Hope you work it out lovely...
Did you find out where those pins go? Le Dude says often, that if you fix something, you always find "spare parts" you can not figure out where they came from, before it breaks because of them missing... Oops!
Stella180
14-06-21, 09:51 PM
Le Dude is correct. Always something left when you think you’ve put it all together properly. Usually screws lol
OldMike
16-06-21, 12:46 PM
Drill sorted all parts used drill function works two speeds available not tried the driver or hammer functions yet though pretty sure they'll work ;)
Time for a rant was in the shop last week and 3 customers without masks one only bought 12 bottles of beer, today half a dozen people without masks some people are just knobheads don't they know there is a pandemic raging especially in Greater Manchester :@
My little leeks and spring onions seem to be fading away so bought a lawn sprinkler (should that be a veggie sprinkler) hope that revives them.
I'm a day out of sync as spoke to sis on Monday instead of Tuesday as they set off for Edinburgh yesterday (Tuesday) so know they've done Wales, England & Scotland so where next in the UK Northern Ireland?
In my absence from DWD (oh I haven't been missed (giggle) ) I've been pottering in the garden and doing some path renovation.
You're always missed when you aren't here.
OldMike
21-06-21, 09:25 AM
Was a bit off colour yesterday headachey, bloated think it was the heat and I was dehydrated, not drinking enough (don't tell Suzi ;) so today going to drink more.
Heat?? Did you steal the South’s sun???
How little did you drink? Stay out of the heat and pace today please!
OldMike
26-06-21, 08:37 AM
How little did you drink? Stay out of the heat and pace today please!
Not enough but am back on track now.
Yesterday was my annual review at the docs went via the bus and walked home BP perfect height and weight okay amazingly I've stopped growing I'm still 5' 8" (giggle) she said I look well just need to wait for my blood results.
Met Andrew one of my fellow bridge players on the way home bridge may restart in August we will wait and see.
Well done for passing your MOT love.
Bridge restarting would be good. I bet you've really missed it. I hope it does for you love.
Great that you're in the pink Mike...doesn't it feel great when a doctor tells you you're looking well? My bloods were back to normal last time they did it. We ain't extinct yet Mike!
OldMike
01-07-21, 09:20 AM
Pinch punch first of the month, white rabbits, white rabbits, July already where does the time go hope you're all in the pink.
Happy July Mike!
How are things going?
Aha! I remembered to say white rabbits before saying anything else on the 1st! Hope July is a good one for everyone.
OldMike
03-07-21, 08:46 AM
Decided to have a go at one of my flowerbeds soil like concrete couldn't break through the surface with a spade had to get out granpappys' pick bet it's hundred years old I've replaced the handle but the head is ancient (bit like me ;) ) that broke the surface so I could then use a spade. Started to drizzle in the evening yesterday and still drizzling now but it won't do any good we need proper rain though hopefully not a torrential downpour.
Have fun gardening and may your spuds be large and firm and your flowers colourful and fragrant.
Stella180
03-07-21, 09:39 AM
I like the rain.
Pick axe? Wow, that is hard to break!
OldMike
07-07-21, 09:30 AM
Things are good Paula though why we're going to throw out most covid restrictions like masks and social distancing when covid rates are soaring is beyond me.
After 3 and a half days of rain I decided to clear two areas for my obelisks and guess what it chucked it down leaving me looking like a drowned rat a rather elegant drowned rat may I add (giggle)
Oh no! Are you ok? No coldy repurcussions?
Oh no Mike! Hope you got warm and dry!
I completely agree, the reduction of masks and social distancing is something I will never understand.
OldMike
13-07-21, 09:05 AM
Not done much since Friday as it has been chucking it down the pile of weeds I threw on the path when weeding a flowerbed is now a muddy bog.
My computer mouse is on the way out the scroll wheel doesn't know what it's doing trying to scroll it can't make its mind which way to go so it's up down shake it all about.
Stella180
13-07-21, 09:50 AM
I used the love the old days when you could take the ball out and clean it and the rollers.
It's a great way for them to get you to buy new mice ;)
OldMike
20-07-21, 09:16 AM
Squelches in to the poota room, boy is it hot II'm keeping in the shade and only weeding in the cool of the evening, I've made it my mission to remove albeit temporarily rosebay willowherb, couch grass, creeping buttercup and cleavers aka sticky willy as we say oop north.
Keep cool and may your veggies proliferate.
We've a problem with horsetail, it's a bugger to deal with, and it seems to be thriving against my wishes!
I'm glad you're only weeding in the evening. Although, round here it's still really hot throughout the night. I'm looking forward to some of the temps dropping!
OldMike
04-08-21, 09:51 AM
Just a quick update sis and bro in law are off to Anglesey in their motor home.
Next sis and bro in law's gas supply problems to cut a very long story short involving numerous hole diggings in the road and men with breathing gear, men with cameras being fed down pipes it was found out the problem was a rag had been left stuffed down the gas main it'd probably been there for years and maybe shifted from a larger pipe to a smaller one eventually becoming compacted blocking the flow of gas.
Finally I've been playing Zelda :)
Oh my! Gas is scary….. glad it’s all sorted
Gas is very scary! So glad it's sorted and nothing negative has happened!
Zelda going well?
Gas problems can be nasty! Glad everything was sorted...could've been catastrophic.:)
OldMike
08-08-21, 08:23 PM
Zelda and the skyward sword is a bit challenging, weather terrible at least we're not flooded lunch club may start up in September after a risk assessment has been carried out.
I've been sticking my porcelain lady back spent ages wonder where one small bit went only to discover it was a chip off the fireplace hearth ^), not sure what the picture frame that fell on the lady was made of it's not wood or MDF and looks granular in structure like coarse plaster was going to use wood glue or gorilla glue thinking it was wood or similar material so decided to invest in a new frame.
Must dig up some spuds if it ever stops raining.
Are you enjoying the Zelda game?
Hooray for lunch club again! Are you looking forward to that?
Does the painting look better?
(Stupid question, how do I know when my potatoes are ready to be dug up? The same with garlic? )
OldMike
10-08-21, 12:17 PM
Are you enjoying the Zelda game?
Hooray for lunch club again! Are you looking forward to that?
Does the painting look better?
(Stupid question, how do I know when my potatoes are ready to be dug up? The same with garlic? )
As soon as tops die down (we're talking potatoes here) you can dig them up it is not too critical if you want dig them up earlier than that you can and potatoes will be smaller and yummy. Once the tops have did down the spuds won't grow any bigger and won't come to any harm if left and dug later as and when you want some spuds.
Only got 28 tabs for each of my meds so been on to the docs to find out why as I've had my annual review.
Zelda is challenging at present I've come to a stop as path blocked by molten lava.
Yup looking forward to lunch club I'd prefer there to be smaller tables rather then 2 big long tables so you're not crowded together as much.
Did you sort your meds issue?
I agree, smaller tables sound more sensible - have you said that to them?
Have you overcome the molten larva?
Thanks for the spuds advice! Is it the same with garlic?
Great about lunch club! The lunch club that Ian helps cater for is having it's first one today after a long time. They're testing the water to see how it goes.
OldMike
20-08-21, 09:01 AM
Mood is okay Paula though wish it'd stop raining jobs to do outside in the garden.
I'm currently tinkering with my Honda GX25 mini-tiller engine.
Spoke to Brenda from lunch club earlier this week and it is proposed that we have a number of tables for four rather than two long tables, they are required to do a risk assessment first and to do that the volunteers have to have risk assessment training prior to making a risk assessment.
In the mean time some spuds and broad beans I harvested yesterday.
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That sounds great about the lunch club! Are you looking forward to it starting again? Any news on bridge club?
That is a great harvest! Those look fab and totally delicious!
OldMike
26-08-21, 04:20 PM
Not heard about bridge club.
Just popped in to get in the cool, sorted the leak on the hall rad.
Found out if I swear at my new mower in Chinese it starts first time (rofl)
Been watching Para Olympics, brilliant.
Currently shoveling the piles of weeds I'd heaped on my path a month ago.
Hope you're all keeping well.
Sounds busy! Are you taking care of you? How's your sis? Any idea when lunch club is going to be up and running again?
OldMike
29-08-21, 09:44 AM
Sis is okay, she and hubby went to a funeral the other day for a distant relative of hubby's first thing that was said at the service when the hymns are played those wearing masks can sing those without masks can't she and hubby were masked up so they could sing till their hearts content.
Not heard anymore about lunch club starting, a risk assessment has to be done after the volunteers have done risk assessment training I'll keep you posted.
Spending time watching Para-Olympics and gardening current game I'm playing is Ys: Monstrum Nox don't ask what that means I ain't a clue ;)
That’s the joy of watching my church services onl8ne - I can sing to my hearts content - mask or no mask ;)
OldMike
07-09-21, 09:38 AM
Mood good :) Just been pottering in the garden the last few days, sausage and mash plus peas with home grown spuds was on the dinner menu last evening.
Other than that not much to report.
Any news on lunch/bridge etc?
OldMike
07-09-21, 02:53 PM
Bah humbug meds arrived only a months supply of AD's but no BP meds etc so phoned the chemist 4 items were rejected by the docs phoned the docs they were rejected because you got 2 months on Aug 4th no I didn't I says oh yes you're right she says so new prescription sent to chemist we'll see if they get it right this time.
No word on bridge though received a note from lunch club for a meet up in Tesco's cafe for coffee sometime soon we shall see how it goes.
I hate it when there's a mess up with medication. Glad you've got it sorted though lovely.
Meeting up with everyone must be something you're looking forward to?
How do you feel about meeting up?
OldMike
16-09-21, 10:45 AM
Where does time go over a week since I last posted got the lawns cut yesterday, sorted my mini-rotavator I'll not bother with the boring details (giggle) weeds growing like mad.
Best go get some brekky :)
I've missed you! It's good to see you. How are you doing love? How's your mood?
OldMike
17-09-21, 06:05 PM
I've missed you! It's good to see you. How are you doing love? How's your mood?
Mood is good, sis and bro in law are in Scotland parked up in some farmers field on a peninsula where on a good day you can see the Isle of Man (does he really have three legs!?) and Northern Ireland unfortunately a bit gloomy today so can see bugger all (grin) yesterday they could see some dolphins frolicking in the sea (do dolphins frolic!?)
A nice day here for pottering in the garden :)
I think dolphins definitely frolic :)
Did you know that dolphins actually annoy pufferfish so they blow up and then the dolphins play a kind of football with them ;)
Did you know that dolphins actually annoy pufferfish so they blow up and then the dolphins play a kind of football with them ;)
Hahahaha...love it!! I love dolphins...used to see a lot in Gairloch Bay. But they aren't all sweetness and light. According to David Attenborough they commit gang rape..pods of males pick on a female.:s
MIKE: I have enough of a few types of meds to stock a pharmacy.....there's never enough of the most important ones though! I think it might be nationwide!
OldMike
02-10-21, 06:11 PM
Just a quick update from oop north, it is still raining, they've moved everything round in the corner shop had to ask where the baked beans were they used to be next to the soups but now they ain't. Sis and bro in law were still in Scotland though think they returning soon as it lashing it down with rain as it has all week.
Best go and get some dinner might have chicken and chips ;)
Missed you love, I was wondering where you were and what you've been up to!
I hate it when the shops move things around. I know why they do it, but it doesn't stop it from irritating me!
Yes...we all know why they change things around in a shop, but it's no help when you're in a hurry and just bomb to where the beans usually are to find chocolate biscuits instead...Grrr....(giggle)
OldMike
07-10-21, 03:50 PM
Actually got out in to the garden yesterday and dug up a row spuds, nothing like spam, tomatoes and home grown spuds boiled in their skins :)
home grown spuds sound lovely!
Mr Mike, it's been so good to see you popping in! I miss you when you aren't here!
OldMike
17-10-21, 10:36 AM
Spam? Ewww
Spam, spam SPAM you know you like it (rofl)
Been playing Zelda installing a new bedroom radiator had to add some studding to support as old rad was just fixed to plasterboard it it just needs piping up now changing it from 8mm to 10mm microbore a long pipe run and always slow to heat up used air wedges to manoeuver (spelling) it in to place.
New lawnmower was pants sharpened the blade now it cuts like a dream.
Got a couple of dwarf dahlias in flower.
Hope you're all keeping well.
Dahlias are beautiful. Showy (I wonder why I love them lol)
You amaze me with all the DIY stuff you do. Changing radiators are beyond my comprehension...
Hey, lovely, how’s things? We miss you!
OldMike
06-11-21, 02:42 PM
Time goes by doesn't it guess what it is still raining I'm still playing Zelda.
I can't believe how inept our government is, is that really the best we can do, oops best not get too political.
Looks like lunch club will start up 22nd Jan though none of the original volunteers will be there they've all retired.
You OK love? What's the issue(s) with the government - get as political as you like! :)
How are you feeling about Lunch Club starting up again?
OldMike
02-12-21, 11:36 AM
Quick update the Xmas buffet arranged by the original lunch club set for Dec 8th has been cancelled apparently we would be required to take a lateral flow test wait in a room for 20 minutes and if anyone was positive the hall would have to be closed down and we'd all need to self isolate until we had a negative PCR test. If everyone was negative we would be allowed in to the hall and have to sit 2 metres apart so Sue and Brenda decided it was best to cancel.
The lunch club under new management is due to open mid January (as if considering the virus) for a trial period of 3 months. Unfortunately because of privacy issues the old club can't pass on my details to the new club ^) so Brenda or Sue will drop round a form to be filled in with my details.
Had a phone appointment with my GP for a meds review and it is steady as you go no change to meds.
Weather here is bright and freezing or mild and wet.
So that's it folks.
Jaquaia
02-12-21, 12:10 PM
How are you feeling Mike? I know you generally struggle more in a winter.
Are you getting out and meeting up with anyone at all?
How are things with your sis and bil?
Are you meeting up with anyone for Christmas?
OldMike
16-12-21, 02:22 PM
I'm still here just doing some DIY round the house.
Not sure what I'm doing for Christmas what with omicron raging things seem to be going from bad to worse.
Are you getting out and meeting up with anyone at all?
Hi Mike....I hope that the dreaded omicron doesn't foul up your christmas....we have a lot of it in the west country...I'm lying low!
Take care.xx
OldMike
27-12-21, 01:23 PM
Me too Flo.
Went to Sis's for Xmas dinner turkey veggies pigs in duvets and Xmas pud with white sauce (no not on the same plate (giggle) ) brought enough leftovers home for two meals also got a mini Xmas pud and some choc chip muffins and a few other assorted treats.
The daughter of one of sis's neighbours' has got covid for the second time and isolating in her bedroom of her parents house who incidentally proposed to (the parents) call at sis's for a get together both sis and bro in law said NO WAY some folks have little sense do they ^)
That's about it from Mike's Towers, stay safe (panda)
Stella180
27-12-21, 02:27 PM
Glad you spent the big day with family. Can’t beat leftovers. Talia and myself have OD’d on turkey and sprouts the past couple of days. I’m well stocked on Christmas Puds and Brandy sauce, the best thing about Christmas for me. In fact I thing I might go bung a pud to nuke it bin while watching the darts.
So glad you spent the day with Sis love. Did you have a lovely time?
Hooray for leftovers! We've been using ours up which has proved yummy! :) We always do, it's something I've tried to instill in our kids!
How are you doing Mike? Have you had your booster?
Hi Mike....pleased you were able to spend the day with your sister. Leftovers?? Well I'm the queen of leftovers! For example......we had duck on Christmas day, with homemade stuffing, piggies in duvets etc. oh and Ian cooked and glazed a piece of smoked gammon. So....so far I've eaten cold duck with bubble and squeak and pickles.........gammon with fried egg on top.....stuffing, gammon and mayo sarnies, errr.....2 of! Snacked on leftover piggies.....coffee with mince pies and brandy cream.....both Olly and Fang have also had cold duck...Olly had mixed veg. with his. you just can't beat leftovers. Just spoken to Zoe and she's made turkey soup. My son Jay was quite bad with covid and was incarcerated in the marital bedroom on his own for 6 odd days...is now out and working his way through their big american fridge full of turkey beef and other culinary delights from M&S....he didn't eat for days as he couldn't taste or smell but he's making up for it now. Thankfully his wife and the girls are C negative. So it's all good. Have a happy new year Mike.xxx
0h no! Poor Jay!
How are you doing Mike? Any plans for new year?
OldMike
02-02-22, 10:53 AM
Nice to see you Flo (Queen of Leftovers) Covid is a pain isn't it will we ever be free.
Just reporting in *stands to attention and salutes.
Been busy sticking tiles on the wall behind the cooker a job I've been meaning to do for months ;)
Spoke to sis on Monday instead of the usual Tuesday as they had to take the car a Porche no less in for a service plus correction of a few minor faults like won't start because everything is electronic these days and it can throw a wobbler and refuse to do anything (naughty little car).
Update on Lunch club looks like the heating and double glazing will be finished at the end of the month (Feb) so club should start on a 3 month trial in March. Filled in the necessary paperwork as the old club couldn't pass my details to the new club privacy considerations apparently ^) So we shall see. Nearly got blown away walking to the postbox lunch club form in hand.
Must sort out what veg I'll be growing this year.
Ooooo tentative yay for lunch club!
OOOO yay for lunch club! That'd be awesome when it happens!
Jaquaia
05-02-22, 10:19 PM
Mike, do you want some veg seeds sending? The m-i-l gave A some carrot, radish, and various salad seeds and she doesn't want to grow them.
OldMike
07-02-22, 01:06 PM
Sure Jaq if you can't use them not bothered about radish (not a fan) but anything else I'll find a spot for them :)
Jaquaia
07-02-22, 01:22 PM
I'll dig them out and get them posted this week!
OldMike
08-02-22, 06:24 PM
I'll dig them out and get them posted this week!
Woo hoo they arrived this morning I'll let you know how they do if the weeds don't smother them (giggle)
Jaquaia
08-02-22, 09:03 PM
Awesome! They would have just gone to waste here :)
Can't wait to see how well they grow!
I'm not a fan of radish either....burrrp! Don't know what the fuss is about. But the other seeds Jaq has will be great...I like salads. Slurp.
OldMike
10-02-22, 09:09 AM
I'm not a fan of radish either....burrrp! Don't know what the fuss is about. But the other seeds Jaq has will be great...I like salads. Slurp.
Dad used to grow a variety of radish called French Breakfast which was a smallish sized radish the seeds I got from Jaq are a variety called China Rose and the picture on the packet makes them look like carrots as you say Flo burrrpppp better out than in (giggle)
I love radish! Looking forward to pics of them :)
I love radishes too, as do Marc and Ben!
OldMike
20-02-22, 12:01 PM
What weather garden like a bog standing water on the lawn and down the side of the path and it is still chucking it down and blowing a gale, hope you're all keeping safe (panda)
Did you get hit by the storm??
Or the snow?
OldMike
21-02-22, 05:09 PM
Did you get hit by the storm??
Or the snow?
Heavy rain and sleet plus high winds fortunately no damage the sun actually came out this afternoon so took the time to put branches in the wheelie bin that came down a few weeks ago that I'd heaped on the path.
How's things with you Suzi?
Lots and lots of wind! I think 2 of my wheelie bins have achieved speeding tickets over the last weekend...
Hahahaha....you'll have to give up the baked beans love!......I've had to keep the dog on a lead in case he takes off! He's seriously off breezes and gusts and wind of any sort or velocity!
Stella180
22-02-22, 03:36 PM
You should’ve been in the virtual coffee morning yesterday when Suzi innocently asked Paula if she “still had wind”. I of course did the childish thing and had to call it out lol
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)
OldMike
22-02-22, 10:09 PM
(rofl)
I said to doc I've got wind so he gave me a kite (giggle)
(rofl) (rofl) (rofl) (rofl)
OldMike
15-03-22, 02:43 PM
Just checking in been busy replacing a loft hatch and installing a loft ladder it's like Halloween up there what with all the cobwebs, for those nerds out there the loft hatch is made from sheet steel with the requisite insulation and the loft ladder is aluminium. Not much else to report except a few nice crocuses are in bloom.
Ooo I love crocuses - have you got a pic?
Stella180
15-03-22, 06:18 PM
Have you boarded your loft then? I remember falling through the ceiling of my parents bedroom after slipping off a lift beam. A few scrapes and bruises and off work with a bad back for a few weeks. The most damage was done to my pride though.
You're always so busy! What colour crocuses do you have?
Bet they're purple....my favrit!....hope all is well Mike.xx
OldMike
17-03-22, 09:06 AM
I have both yellow and purple the yellow flowered earlier and purple in flower now.
All is Hunkey Dory oop north Flo. how's it down sowth.
OldMike
22-03-22, 12:40 PM
Ordered my seed spuds, tomato seeds and a dozen strawberry plants.
Can we see pics?
Your wish is my command leader ;)
Ignore the grass the last remaining crocus of the year just these fine specimens the rest are pretty battered by the wind and rain.
https://scontent.fman4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/276274817_1612609859138191_2226820863972470393_n.j pg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=9rFyRv8xcl4AX_fJTcs&_nc_ht=scontent.fman4-2.fna&oh=00_AT9G2K5XWgC8GhE6V-KDvFir8iC7fQiTXWLQqEnXwggx9Q&oe=623F50A7
Strugglingmum
22-03-22, 04:46 PM
Gorgeous colour
Those are stunning! Thank you for sharing!
Yes stunning Mike!...I remember in Ireland that on our tar mac'd drive...every year two crocuses would force their way through the tarmac...how amazing is that? Yes, all ok here at the mo Mike flying up to stay with Zoe and kids next Wednesday d.v. hope we have some decent weather up there. Fingers crossed.
OldMike
06-04-22, 02:34 PM
Just back from lunch club after over 2 years shut down due to covid.
Good to see the old team about 14 there had chicken chasseur (sp) with boiled spuds and medley off veggies (how exotic) followed by sticky toffee pud with seconds of custard (party)
Won two games of dominoes and even brought home a plateful of meat and pot pie which was the alternate choice there was four helpings left for anyone who could give them a good home.
Only down side (apart from the cold weather) was I humongous pile of dog's doings I had to detour round on the way there.
Strugglingmum
06-04-22, 03:44 PM
Delighted for you to get back to lunch club. Hurrah!!
Yay!! That’s awesome news :)
Oh that's brilliant news! So glad you got to go and get back to lunch club! Well done for giving that pie a good home too! :)
OldMike
11-04-22, 07:52 AM
Not been very well started early hours of Saturday morning sore throat, nagging cough aching muzzy headed nasty taste in my mouth and generally feeling unwell as one in thirteen people had covid last week odds it is covid and free tests are no longer available I have ordered a couple of lateral flow tests at a fiver each as incubation period of omicron is 3 days it looks like I caught it at lunch club :s
Oh no :( Rest, rest, rest, lovely
Oh no Mike! Do you have everything you need? Can you order shopping to the door etc?
OldMike
11-04-22, 02:38 PM
Yep I'm okay did a lot of shopping on Friday lots of half price items so well stocked should have enough to last me over the Easter period and if I'm not better by then sis will always get me some food in.
Are you resting? Pacing? Are you feeling OK with it?
OldMike
12-04-22, 02:34 PM
Yep I'm okay taking it easy seem to be slowly improving :)
Glad you're improving a bit love.
OldMike
30-04-22, 08:22 AM
So so Suzi it's taking a while to get over covid everything still tastes nasty I'm full of catarrh.
Went to lunch club on Wednesday quiche was good though the salad with it was more suitable for a rabbit and I struggled to eat half my rice pud.
Friday walked to the garage bought 8 quids worth of petrol (5 litres) plus a couple of pizzas and some frozen breaded cod.
Mixed some mortar and did some more pointing of my path come 6:30 pm I'd had enough and adjourned for fish chips and bigga peas haha no wonder kids can't spell these days.
Managed to give my grass a first cut a week ago so that's me up to date.
PS. replaced the tubular motor in my roller garage door and added a new control panel what a pain removing the roller cylinder to replace the motor apparently my door uses the Deprat system apparently named after a Frenchman who came up with idea 80+ years ago isn't that riveting (snooze)
I’m sorry you’re still feeling rubbish :( but glad you managed lunch club. Have you seen your sister lately?
Strugglingmum
30-04-22, 09:19 AM
Glad you are starting to mend Mike....and how busy you have been for someone recovering!!! (panda)
Oh love, I'm sorry you're still struggling. Are you still resting and pacing with it too?
OldMike
30-04-22, 12:07 PM
Hi guys no not seen sis for a while we were thinking of lunch out til covid struck anyhow she and her hubby are in Wales visiting friends this weekend.
The NEW lunch club seem to be be more adventurous than the old one what with pasta blech and rice (with a main meal!! save it for pud pal ;))
Gimme bangers and mash anytime.
PETER SELLERS & SOPHIA LOREN - 'Bangers And Mash' - 45rpm 1961
https://youtu.be/aGFpVN2xwXU
OldMike
03-05-22, 08:10 AM
A pic just for you Flo (and any other DWD'ers) my garden today taken from my bedroom window.
Nothing like a lot of moss to make your lawn look green ;)
https://scontent.fman4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/279582959_1641061199626390_8377023303518479904_n.j pg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=VtkMtdTo_VAAX-SUjPb&_nc_ht=scontent.fman4-1.fna&oh=00_AT_oEPt3JbFFHTFIvgKDR2cfOsqj9SFV_t8fyYbi73D-3Q&oe=62760C7D
Stella180
03-05-22, 02:44 PM
Moss or no moss it looks like a lovely place to sit and relax in nice weather.
OldMike
17-05-22, 02:09 PM
*WARNING if you've just eat lunch or about to eat lunch ignore this post.
Got round to weeding and rotavating my spud patch when I finished I sat on the grass and removed and cleaned the tines of my rotavator trundled it up the garden towards the garage and my hand just happened to brush my right but-tock and I felt something slimy and sticky and wondered what it was then the stench hit me (nearly puking thinking about it) I must've sat on some dog/cat/fox et al poop :@ So it was quick pants change followed by washing the lumpy bits off in the sink then straight in to the washing machine. (whew)
Eww yuk! That's horrid! Glad you got it straight in the wash!
OldMike
19-05-22, 12:34 PM
Moving on to something nice :)
Lunch club aka Custard Club yesterday was an excellent meal chicken chasseur with a medley of veg followed by sticky toff pud and custard even won three games of dominoes.
Next week it is hot pot with Bakewell tart and cream I said can we not have custard Amy said I'll ask but no promises, come on it has to be custard with Bakewell tart ;)
Edit: PS. the crankcase gasket has just arrived for my weed whacker so I'll let you know if I can get it working again (think)
So glad you're getting back to lunch club. That's really cool. Are there still lots of you going?
Hope you get it working lovely.
OldMike
19-05-22, 12:57 PM
So glad you're getting back to lunch club. That's really cool. Are there still lots of you going?
Hope you get it working lovely.
A few were missing yesterday about 12 were there I think, the most that have attended was 16, Pauline was co-opted to help out so she can help out while Amy (who runs the club) takes a 3 week holiday to Mexico, Pauline did manage to join us for the last 2 games of dominoes.
It's so lovely to see you posting more too! I've missed you!
Stella180
19-05-22, 06:24 PM
Yes. We need more Mike on a more regular basis
OldMike
26-05-22, 09:26 AM
Lunch club yesterday was ace (new balls please a quick reference to the tennis) hot pot with mushy peas and sliced carrots followed by the most perfect Bakewell tart and cream had extra carrots with the hot pot and seconds of the Bakewell tart no domino wins though. only 9 people there Terry had a hospital appointment probably for his COPD I suspect, Jimmy was in hospital for a kidney infection and shelagh wasn't well a couple of others were missing for unknown reasons.
On the plus side I came home with a portion of hot pot for my tea that is dinner for you southerners ;)
Sounds like it was great!
It's great to hear you so chatty again, I've missed you so much!
OldMike
30-05-22, 09:39 AM
Managed to cut my lawns yesterday and then dug up a dead forsythia good job I did all that work in the garden as it is back to rain today.
BTW I've sown some carrot seeds in a container.
Factoid of the day:
Carrots are good for your eyesight, well have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses (giggle)
FYI: As a kid I had a great big stuffed rabbit (about two feet tall) with an enormous carrot between his paws, well after that useless bit of info I'd best adjourn for brekky (nerd)
That's so cool! What a huge rabbit! Do you still have him?
OldMike
08-06-22, 05:17 PM
It was the Lunch Club Jubilee do today, sandwiches, cakes a ukulele band followed by bingo 'twas fun brought home some choc brownies and a box of Milk Tray (party)
That sounds like a lovely time! :)
How are you doing lovely? Everything going OK at home? How's Sis?
OldMike
09-06-22, 12:21 PM
Yesterday's (08-06-2022) lunch club Jubilee Party you can't see me as I'm behind the camera ;)
We even had a ukulele band as entertainment.
https://scontent.fman4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/284987910_1667680463631130_2577309712183131025_n.j pg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=XOhDPe5ViRgAX_jQgei&_nc_ht=scontent.fman4-2.fna&oh=00_AT9ovKw32WZh_qbPj451lWgL_vI42gxRdq6lrtjVpQmh Wg&oe=62A5F18C
PS. Correcting an error in yesterday's post it wasn't brownies I brought home but scones ;)
PPS. Sis and hubby just set off in the early hours for a three week holiday in Cornwall.
That looks like a lovely event! Loads of efforts to make it so celebratory!
3 weeks in Cornwall? They never stay still for long do they?
OldMike
22-06-22, 08:27 AM
Boy is it HOT though managed to extend my veggie plot to sow some salad greens which I hope to do later today.
Yup it's meant to be a "scorcher" (according to the weather report this morning)... Definitely hat and hydration today please!
OldMike
04-07-22, 11:59 AM
Update spuds are growing as are the weeds I've sown some salad greens who will win out the greens or the grass/weeds.
Lunch club last week was well attended 12 people there after a couple of weeks with reduced numbers due to sickness so it was good the numbers have returned.
I've got a small purple flower growing on my front lawn first thought it was clover but on close inspection it turned out to be self-heal not sure if two words or one so I've hyphenated to cover all bases ;)
Sis and bro in law should be back from Cornwall they visited the Bio-dome (Biome?) Eden project and didn't think it was worth the entry charge of £32 per person so it cost them £64 plus they bought an expensive coffee to boot on top of that.
As the little hand and big hand both approach twelve best get lunch or as we say oop north dinner else I may turn in to a pumpkin (giggle)
Wow, that's expensive to go to the Eden project - I didn't realise how much it was to get in!!!!
Sounds like you're still busy love, so glad you've had more people at lunch club!
I love the Eden Project, absolutely fascinating place
Strugglingmum
05-07-22, 08:29 PM
My veggies are nearly all swallowed by the weeds and I cant carry enough water to the greenhouse!!
Hoping to still get a bit of a harvest.
Rose's are awesome this year so that's a positive!
That sounds good love! You're in for a bumper harvest then?
OldMike
06-07-22, 08:40 AM
My veggies are nearly all swallowed by the weeds and I cant carry enough water to the greenhouse!!
Hoping to still get a bit of a harvest.
Rose's are awesome this year so that's a positive!
I know what you mean SMum veggie plot clear of weeds at the moment (but for how long?) but flowerbeds have lost the fight with the weeds.
Not got any roses but the hypericum are looking good.
No roses? I thought you'd have lots of roses!
OldMike
28-07-22, 01:14 PM
No roses? I thought you'd have lots of roses!
Used to have 100 rose bushes but what with black spot and rust cleared them out many years ago.
Doesn't time fly been a while since I was on DWD.
Just over a week ago went to the Boat House for lunch with sis and bro in law the place was under new management and the menu was pants so ended up with pork pie and chips (they had no salad or chicken as not delivered and for pud the only choice was ice cream it was great to see sis and bro in law but the Boat House ain't what it used to be.
I'll report on yesterdays events later as sausages smell like they're burning.
So good to see you, Mike!
OldMike
28-07-22, 03:57 PM
Yesterday was lunch club day was expecting chicken chasseur (spelling) but the butcher only supplied mince so we ended with cottage pie and the pud was roly poly can't call it jam roly poly as it only had half a dolls teaspoon of jam in it resulting in many complaints.
Played dominoes til 1:30 then left early as it was Carols annual charity tea party to raise money money for a local hospice (St Annes) and guide dogs for the blind plus we had to bring some items for a local food bank.
There was a woman called Angela sat on her own so I sat with her for the afternoon we played bingo and the was a tombola only 2 men (including me) and 50+ women) was fun we had scones jam cream and a cup of coffee/tea and was there from 2 pm to just short of 5 pm was fun sat in the garden under a gazebo what could be better.
PS. Good to see you Paula (hi)
I'm glad you went to sit with Angela, it can be really lonely sitting alone where others seem to know everyone.
Sounds like a really good day yesterday!
OldMike
04-08-22, 09:59 AM
Lunch Club yesterday pork strogonoff (spelling) and rice very tasty followed by choc brownie and cream even brought home a huge helping of sausage casserole and dumplings needless to say after the aforesaid casserole for dinner I was totally stuffed those dumplings could've sunk a battleship, 11 people there at the club, it was a fun afternoon I even won at nominoes *winks at Flo*
Hope you're all doing well the sky over the road looks as dark as night we may be in for some rain which would do the garden some good.
I love dumplings *mouth watering*. Well done for your win!
Sounds like a fun way of spending time and well done for winning at nominoes!
Did you get the rain you wanted?
Hey, sweetie, how’s things?
OldMike
04-09-22, 08:51 AM
...
Did you get the rain you wanted?
Not yet all I seem to get is a bit of drizzle, spuds have stopped growing the crop is small yet tasty nom nom.
Hey, sweetie, how’s things?
Been a while, where does the time go!? Lunch club last Wednesday it was chicken chasseur with a huge chunk of chicken even brought a portion home for my dinner as two portions left one chicken the other meat and potato pie George had the potato pie, won twice at dominoes, how's yourself Paula.
I’m ok, hun, plodding along ;)
You've been quiet, but you also sound busy!
OldMike
15-10-22, 10:04 AM
Been a while where does the time go, I've been busy playing video games and enjoying my weekly lunch club it's too wet to do anything in the garden. Hope all is well with you guys.
Hey, lovely, good to see you. How’s your sister?
I've missed you! Any news on bridge club? Is it just the one club you're going to regularly? What about going out for lunch in local establishments? I miss your reviews on the pubs and food in the area! :)
Hello lovely man, it’s been a while. How are you doing?
I was thinking about you yesterday in fact... I echo Paula - how are you love?
OldMike
10-12-22, 02:35 PM
I'm doing okay just a quick update it was the Lunch Club Xmas dinner Wednesday last nice meal and Pauline who had cold (poor Pauline) brought her guitar and regaled us with Xmas carols so we had a sing-along, oh my ears, don't think we'd win any prizes as the best choir in the land ;)
We played bingo and I won some body polish! wtf is that! aren't I polished enough already ;)
OldMike
09-04-23, 10:41 AM
Long time no see where does the time go Cock Hotel gone, local McColls gone, Lunch Club closing for good in a couple of weeks. Time spent pottering in the garden and tinkering with garden machinery which seems to have stopped working after the winter. going to the Boundary Stone once a week for lunch. Don't get old it sucks oh to be 21 again (rofl)
Keep meaning to check in not been spending much time at my PC these days.
Edit: I like my magenta name it is so me. (rofl)
Mike, it’s soooooo great to see you! I’m so sorry lunch club is closing. Is there anything else suitable in your area?
That's really sad about lunch club. Is there anything similar taking over?
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