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by snooky
Tue Jan 03, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 157
Views: 32863

Re: Early Winter Bits and Bobs.

Will someone from the team which decided on this new Forum format sort it out.PLEASE.For the last hour plus I have been trying to send a PM to one of our members and getting nowhere.At every turn I ambeing asked to Log in. Prolems have been raised by other Forumites but no-one from ADMIN seems to be...
by snooky
Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Please can we have some more 'funnies'?
Replies: 1388
Views: 624053

Re: Please can we have some more 'funnies'?

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by snooky
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:45 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Electricity prices
Replies: 38
Views: 6451

Re: Electricity prices

A tip from a Motorhoming site where Remoskas are a favourite gadget for use in Motorhomes and Caravans,Stravaig. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Just don't forget to use a home made tin foil cartouche to put on anything with pastry top, or cover for a whole chicken...
by snooky
Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Snow!
Replies: 14
Views: 5439

Re: Snow!

Whilst out and about today popped into the Allotment site Something quite beautiful in its covering of snow and frost.The different shapes across the site take on a different perspective.Out of curiousity tried to get a fork into the ground(ever the optimist!!).Two chances,none and nothing,hard as c...
by snooky
Sun Dec 11, 2022 2:51 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Open a Bird Cafe
Replies: 10
Views: 651

Re: Open a Bird Cafe

I,too,have bought suet pellets with insects in them but the birds seem to prefer the dried mealworms.The Robin found them first then the female Blackbird bullied it, and was in turn chased away by the male Blackbird who then was harassed by Magpies and along came the Grey Squirrel to sort it all out...
by snooky
Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:15 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Overwintering Chilli Plants.
Replies: 6
Views: 4097

Re: Overwintering Chilli Plants.

Thanks for the info Primrose will most certainly do as you suggest;a winter experiment.
by snooky
Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Best practices
Topic: Overwintering Chilli Plants.
Replies: 6
Views: 4097

Overwintering Chilli Plants.

Had a cracking chilli pepper plant this year would like to overwinter to see if it gives me a good crop next year.I have not done this ever so any advice would be most appreciated.
by snooky
Sat Dec 10, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: Birds, Animals and Livestock
Topic: Wildlife photographs
Replies: 414
Views: 153430

Re: Wildlife photographs

Afternoon Tigerburnie, Have you ever set up and used a wildlife trail camera?I am looking to treat myself to one to see what is visiting my back garden(probably mostly cats)and allotment.If so,what would you recommend(cheap!!!)as looking at them online I must admit I am confused by the technical jar...
by snooky
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:26 pm
Forum: Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Topic: Is this a mineral deficiency?
Replies: 4
Views: 2202

Re: Is this a mineral deficiency?

Or is it one of those ornamental brassics gotten mixed in with your sowings?
by snooky
Thu Dec 01, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hand Rotary Sieve Composter
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Re: Hand Rotary Sieve Composter

Thanks for the info,Geoff.I appreciate that as you point out that wet material might be difficult to pass through it and that it is best used for a potting compost.I seem to to remember that you have posted your bog-standard mix on here before so,yes,it would be good to have your other "recipes...
by snooky
Mon Nov 28, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Late Autumn Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 91
Views: 13673

Re: Late Autumn Bits and Bobs.

Went to have "bloods" taken after first dose of chemicals for my cancer. The machine where you have to pay for parking ther takes cards,notes,and coins.Card reader not working,wouldn't accept creased notes but did accept coins.And who had coins-us older ones.The youngsters seemed out of th...
by snooky
Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:50 pm
Forum: Tools and Machinery
Topic: Hand Rotary Sieve Composter
Replies: 4
Views: 2428

Hand Rotary Sieve Composter

With all the rubbish that there is in commercial compost thought that I may have a go at making my own.To help to this end I have looked at a rotary sieve to sieve out any large bits of wood ,stones ,etc from the compost in my bins.Has anyone in the Forum got one and if so is it any good,pitfalls et...
by snooky
Mon Nov 07, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Having one of those days!
Replies: 45
Views: 23785

Re: Having one of those days!

Thanks everyone for your good wishes and support.
Saw the Oncologist today and the plan is chemotherapy to start in two to three weeks,four sessions in a three month period,then surgery probably,to remove the bladder and other bits and bobs and then pee in a bag for the rest of my days!!!
by snooky
Wed Nov 02, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Having one of those days!
Replies: 45
Views: 23785

Having one of those days!

Burned my hand through not paying attention.dropped a bowl smashing it to smithereens and diced chillies all over the kitchen floor,Daughter used up all the Cumin so had to dash out and buy more and"Sod'sLaw" as I got out of the car ,the Heavens opened and was caught in a heavy rain shower...
by snooky
Wed Oct 19, 2022 4:34 pm
Forum: General chatter
Topic: Autumn Bits and Bobs.
Replies: 111
Views: 9660

Re: Autumn Bits and Bobs.

Normally by now Primrose I would have set up one of the 1 ton builders bags to put the leaves in to rot dowwn for next year but with all the hospital appointments lately I have not got around to it and as it is garden waste pickup week(fortnightly)it was easier to dump the lot in the bin.With three ...