I must subscribe, I only know the new issue is out until I read about it here.

Certainly not Johnboy, I'm just advocating caution.

He doesn't like polytunnels does he.

The difference being that nature seems to know what she's doing but I'm not as sure about our white coated scientists. Interesting discussion.

its there on all my posts, nothing to worry about. It's just a line from a song by the Bonzo Dod Doo Dah Band

Could it be because yours are so much fresher?

That's a good point Reallybear, most books (and even the wonderful KG mag) assume prior knowledge. I wonder if theres a book for complete duffers like me, anyone know? (Sorry if this highjacks your spud thread RB).

You are so right OH. As I've previously mentioned they are ex-battery hens, one of them must have come from somewhere quite horrendous because she was almos bald. She is the cheekiest one as she has had to fight all her life. The 2 who were in the best condition are the boldest and most happy to be ...

The weather has been fantastic here too so I've spent the afternoon mucking out the chicken run liming the soil and spreading new hemp bedding for them to dig and dust bathe in. As usual all 4 of them had to help by standing on the shovel and looking for worms where I'd just dug.

That's a great site Alan, thanks.

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Mark and Kim

You took our dream and are living it for real, how wonderful.

When I read your post to my wife she was in awe and said she finds you inspirational...

ps i do more a groan than a sigh when i get up out of a chair.
"It's better to burn out than to fade away" - Highlander

One of the weirdest things about getting older is the rapid growth spurt of ear hair, nose hair and eyebrows, I mean what exactly does my body think it's preparing for.

Absolutely no need to apologise Mike, may I add my good luck message to you and your family. It sounds like you've got plenty of suport here and more importantly at home, all the best,

Regards, Ian

Ah Compo, I'm not sure how I missed that post, hope your delicate pinkies are better now. Di The drainpipe thing comes fom a Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Song. Its about wanting to keep your anoying neighbous at bay, "It's my pink half of the drainpipe, I may paint it blue." You don't see drainpipes ...