The Retirement Thread

[welsh dragon]

Allegedly it is 4 deg here. Freaking cold whatever it is.

 

[PaulSB]

Hello all. Went back to sleep till 9.00 so that's good. Glorious day here, bright, sunny and not a cloud to be seen.

Today will be allotment and garden. Really pleased with how far ahead I am with the allotment this year. Too early for planting but loads of preparation done.

Got a great tip at the weekend - hops!! Spent hops make a great mulch and additive to the compost heap. Learned this in Bristol, got home Monday, Tuesday rang round the local micro-breweries and now have a regular supply of 8kgs per week if I collect. 6kgs are enough to mulch one bed. Smells great.

They have a shop on site!

 

[PaulSB]

While we are talking alcohol. For gin lovers can I recommend Cuckoo gin.

New local gin brewed 3-4 miles from us. Well worth a drink and a visit if you're in the area. The

http://www.brindledistillery.co.uk/

 

[GM]

While we are talking alcohol. For gin lovers can I recommend Cuckoo gin.

New local gin brewed 3-4 miles from us. Well worth a drink and a visit if you're in the area. The

http://www.brindledistillery.co.uk/

Best post of the week!

Thanks for posting that Paul. That's one I've never tried, but very tempted to order the Cuckoo Collection.......did I ever mention I like Gin!

 

[welsh dragon]

While we are talking alcohol. For gin lovers can I recommend Cuckoo gin.

New local gin brewed 3-4 miles from us. Well worth a drink and a visit if you're in the area. The

http://www.brindledistillery.co.uk/

It isn't cheap is it.

 

[numbnuts]

Allegedly it is 4 deg here. Freaking cold whatever it is.

It's now at 13.9c outside and 22.3 inside

 

[welsh dragon]

It's now at 13.9c outside and 22.3 inside

 

[Dirk]

Off to look in the local caravan shop in a mo, on to Liskeard for shopping, then doggie walk on the moor followed by fish and chips for lunch.

 

[Paulus]

It isn't cheap is it.

You get what you pay for. Quality is worth paying for.

 

[Dave7]

@PaulSB let me ask you a few questions on gardening please.
1. We have just bought some Pansies and Geraniums to plant in pots. Is it too early for that ? (We have a leanto we could leave them under at a push)
2. If the frost will damage them how come they are left out at garden centres?
3. In a few weeks I want to plant some Geraniums in a new border. Will just good top soil do or do I have to mix compost in it.
Thanks

 

[classic33]

Why have I been awake since 3.25am?

I was on an early morning walk at that time.

 

[classic33]

Morning all.

Another gorgeous day in Wensleydale.

Did an amazing walk yesterday where the lambs were plopping out of the ewes as we strolled through the meadows. Surprising how long some of them took to get to their feet after being born. Mutt was on a short lead but didn't seem in the least bit interested.

Walked around the top of Whether Fell where you can see the North Sea & the Irish Sea at the same time. Bit too hazy yesterday though.

Another walk this morning, a short ride this afternoon then pack the van & head for home.

Have a good day everyone.

Eyes in the back and front of your head!!

 

[Dave7]

I was on an early morning walk at that time.

I think that qualifies as a late night walk

 

[classic33]

I think that qualifies as a late night walk

AM, after midnight means it was morning.

 

[Paulus]

@PaulSB let me ask you a few questions on gardening please.
1. We have just bought some Pansies and Geraniums to plant in pots. Is it too early for that ? (We have a leanto we could leave them under at a push)
2. If the frost will damage them how come they are left out at garden centres?
3. In a few weeks I want to plant some Geraniums in a new border. Will just good top soil do or do I have to mix compost in it.
Thanks

1/ Pansies are quite hardy, geraniums not so. Leave them out to harden off a bit, and if frost is forecast either bring them in or cover them over.
2/ no idea
3/ Geraniums will benefit from compost being dug in to the borders for some extra moisture retention.