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Sunday, 11 November 2018
Saturday, 10 November 2018
Saturday Already! & Allotment News
Saturday already! After a night of torrential bursts of rain, the day dawned damp but sunny. My sore throat has gone and, although I still have the remnants of a cold, I feel much better. The craft fair opened for setting up at 9am but, as I was already awake at 5am courtesy of G, it was no hardship. The footfall was not brilliant again despite radio ads and leaflet drops so I might give it up after the December one which I've already paid my £5 for. Takings today were the grand sum of £7.80 so it's just not worth the effort :(
We spent a couple of mornings at the allotment and it's looking much better already....
After strimming, we can see just how big it is and the piles of 'rubbish' at the end can ultimately be used to fill some raised beds. As you can see , there are 3 wood edged areas where turf has been dumped, along with other stuff which should break down....
Next week we will cover three quarters of the area with plastic sheeting weighed down with some pallets that a chap very kindly took to the allotment for us. Once we start cultivating the plot in the Spring we will re-use the pallets to make something like edging or a structure / shelter at the far end. We are not allowed to have a shed (sob!) and no chickens are allowed either :(
There are some toilets on site; the composting variety!
The instructions are on the wall for the mens' room and although I haven't yet investigated the womens' version, I'm sure all will become clear ….lol....
Has anyone else tried a composting loo? Who the devil empties it? Or is it a soakaway? AArrgghh!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Stay safe wherever you happen to be x
We spent a couple of mornings at the allotment and it's looking much better already....
After strimming, we can see just how big it is and the piles of 'rubbish' at the end can ultimately be used to fill some raised beds. As you can see , there are 3 wood edged areas where turf has been dumped, along with other stuff which should break down....
Next week we will cover three quarters of the area with plastic sheeting weighed down with some pallets that a chap very kindly took to the allotment for us. Once we start cultivating the plot in the Spring we will re-use the pallets to make something like edging or a structure / shelter at the far end. We are not allowed to have a shed (sob!) and no chickens are allowed either :(
There are some toilets on site; the composting variety!
The instructions are on the wall for the mens' room and although I haven't yet investigated the womens' version, I'm sure all will become clear ….lol....
Has anyone else tried a composting loo? Who the devil empties it? Or is it a soakaway? AArrgghh!
Have a great weekend everyone.
Stay safe wherever you happen to be x
Monday, 5 November 2018
Allotment News
Firstly a big welcome to Eileen, lovely to see you :)
We have a bit of good news. G has been offered the chance of a half plot on our local allotment. Now, we have been waiting for over 8 years and had virtually given up on getting anything so the offer was unexpected to say the least. We took a look at it on Friday....
It measures approx. 13 ft by 90 ft and is overgrown to say the least. To my eye it looks daunting but G is a qualified horticulturalist and has been used to clearing such a space for customers in the past. With his ongoing neck problem he will have to take things slowly but I'm hoping it will give him something to occupy his mind. He will get fresh air, a bit of exercise and, hopefully, someone new to talk to. We will tackle the work together mostly. For now, we have ordered a giant length of black heavy duty black plastic so that we can strim down all the weeds, lay the sheeting down to kill off the weeds during the Winter and then slowly (starting at the front) peel it back to begin planting. G will make some raised beds so that it will be a 'no dig' plot and therefore easier on our joints.
We are lucky that the dip tank for water is on a corner of the plot so it will be fairly easy to water the plants...….
It's an organic site so we need to be careful what we use on the soil but at the very back of the plot the previous owner piled lots of turf upside down in a heap. It should break down into useable compost to fill the raised beds eventually.
In a spurt of enthusiasm, G has loaded the car with his petrol strimmer and gone off on his own to survey the plot and make a start. I offered to accompany him but he declined. It will only be 2 hours until it begins to get dark so he can't overdo things and it gives me a couple of hours to relax and catch up on some crafting. I have another craft fair on Saturday and have some prepping to do.....
AND I have a nagging feeling that I have a sore throat coming (courtesy of the GC I think) DRAT!
Thank you everyone who commented on my last post. I do so appreciate each and every comment, even if I don't get around to replying.
Stay safe everyone, wherever you happen to be in the world x
We have a bit of good news. G has been offered the chance of a half plot on our local allotment. Now, we have been waiting for over 8 years and had virtually given up on getting anything so the offer was unexpected to say the least. We took a look at it on Friday....
It measures approx. 13 ft by 90 ft and is overgrown to say the least. To my eye it looks daunting but G is a qualified horticulturalist and has been used to clearing such a space for customers in the past. With his ongoing neck problem he will have to take things slowly but I'm hoping it will give him something to occupy his mind. He will get fresh air, a bit of exercise and, hopefully, someone new to talk to. We will tackle the work together mostly. For now, we have ordered a giant length of black heavy duty black plastic so that we can strim down all the weeds, lay the sheeting down to kill off the weeds during the Winter and then slowly (starting at the front) peel it back to begin planting. G will make some raised beds so that it will be a 'no dig' plot and therefore easier on our joints.
We are lucky that the dip tank for water is on a corner of the plot so it will be fairly easy to water the plants...….
It's an organic site so we need to be careful what we use on the soil but at the very back of the plot the previous owner piled lots of turf upside down in a heap. It should break down into useable compost to fill the raised beds eventually.
In a spurt of enthusiasm, G has loaded the car with his petrol strimmer and gone off on his own to survey the plot and make a start. I offered to accompany him but he declined. It will only be 2 hours until it begins to get dark so he can't overdo things and it gives me a couple of hours to relax and catch up on some crafting. I have another craft fair on Saturday and have some prepping to do.....
AND I have a nagging feeling that I have a sore throat coming (courtesy of the GC I think) DRAT!
Thank you everyone who commented on my last post. I do so appreciate each and every comment, even if I don't get around to replying.
Stay safe everyone, wherever you happen to be in the world x
Saturday, 27 October 2018
Winning Big....Yay!
I went to Sainsburys this morning and put my monthly £10 worth of petrol into the car. I handed over my 200 points voucher and could have kissed the cashier when he said " Oh, you've got the big one!"
I had won 5000 points worth £25. It will be a massive help with the Christmas shopping. I celebrated by treating myself to a skinny cappuccino in M & S....
Then I went into Sainsbugs to get a few bits of shopping for the weekend where I also picked up some staples for the food bank (toiletries as well as pasta & sauce etc) My 5000 points were added to my Nectar account immediately. As I had spent £13 the till churned out another voucher worth 500 points (£2.50)….
Oooh I like this game :)
My Nectar points total has risen to an amazing £66 so far, so I won't have to worry about food for Christmas. This will be particularly helpful because DD is finding it a struggle at the moment so I will be able to help her out too. This also means that I can happily use my sealed pot money (pot opening day 1st November) to buy gifts. I'll let you know the total of that soon.
I have had a small craft sale of £10.37 nett to add to my Stash to Cash challenge...
Who else has had a good result at Sainsbugs?
Stay safe everyone and thanks everso for popping in x
Stash to Cash Total £177.02
I had won 5000 points worth £25. It will be a massive help with the Christmas shopping. I celebrated by treating myself to a skinny cappuccino in M & S....
Then I went into Sainsbugs to get a few bits of shopping for the weekend where I also picked up some staples for the food bank (toiletries as well as pasta & sauce etc) My 5000 points were added to my Nectar account immediately. As I had spent £13 the till churned out another voucher worth 500 points (£2.50)….
Oooh I like this game :)
My Nectar points total has risen to an amazing £66 so far, so I won't have to worry about food for Christmas. This will be particularly helpful because DD is finding it a struggle at the moment so I will be able to help her out too. This also means that I can happily use my sealed pot money (pot opening day 1st November) to buy gifts. I'll let you know the total of that soon.
I have had a small craft sale of £10.37 nett to add to my Stash to Cash challenge...
Who else has had a good result at Sainsbugs?
Stay safe everyone and thanks everso for popping in x
Stash to Cash Total £177.02
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