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How mad are the shops by you?

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by The Grock in the Frock » Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:34 pm

well considering we are supposed to be in the middle of a credit crunch,no one in Liverpool seems to be letting it affect them.I went into tescos the...

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Quotation.

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by snooky » Sun Dec 14, 2008 4:53 pm

Noticed on the label on a beer bottle:-
"for Beer is a Living Thing" Plato (428-347 B.C.)

That feller knew a thing or two!!!

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Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:53 am
Getting chucked out!!

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by Catherine » Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:24 pm
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And before you all jump to any conclusions that I have been chucked out of any drinking establishment. I havent. :shock: I dont go in any to get...
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Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:35 am
Lincoln Christmas Market

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by Magic Beans » Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:23 pm

Hello one and all and seasons greetings... just wondering if anyone will be making the trek to the Lincoln Christmas Market this year??

We intend...

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Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:45 am
Jan KG - Very Bad Advice!

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by Colin Miles » Sat Nov 29, 2008 9:15 pm

Page 51 - "If the plot is very overgrown ask if the council/trust ... will rotovate it. This is sometimes offered to new plotholders taking on a...

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Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:41 am
Lorries

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by snooky » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:46 pm

Called out to a breakdown on Tuesday night and passed several lorries parked up in lay-bys,curtains pulled over their cab windows with,I guess,the...

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Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:30 am
Cost of phone calls in hospital

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by Catherine » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:40 pm

I have a relative in hospital at the moment and we have been given a 0700 number to contact her should we wish to chat to her.

I called the number...

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Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:22 am
back on line

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by Beryl » Fri Dec 12, 2008 2:45 pm

I've been off line for about 10 days or so due to the thieving fraternity in the area steeling telephone cables. I understand for the copper. I have...

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Fri Dec 12, 2008 6:33 pm
Where is Lizzie

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by mickw » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:17 pm

Hiya everyone,
I have been emailing Lizzie (from Liverpool) who I know was or is a regular member of these forums for several years. We met on this...

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Fri Dec 12, 2008 3:23 pm
eu pesticide ban

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by richard p » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:01 pm

it appears the proposed eu pesticide ban has passed through the next stage and only has to be approved by the eu parliament in january for it to be...

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Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:01 pm
For Grockie

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by lizzie » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:32 am

Just a little thank you to my bestest buddy Grock for all her help and support. I've just found out that my mum is sick and needs major surgery and...

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Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:22 pm
Threats from the Council Allotment Office.

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by snooky » Sun Nov 23, 2008 2:46 pm
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Had a letter yesterday from the above office threatening to kick me off my 5 perch plot if I didn"t sort out the weeds on this plot.
Weather...
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Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:32 pm
Spudulike? Not really.

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by alan refail » Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:36 pm

Is this the world's biggest :?:
It's certainly not the prettiest :cry:

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Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:27 pm
MY ALLOTMENTS UPDATE

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:06 pm

Hi all, just to let you know that I've posted my latest update on my progress with some useful information on Composting for you to utilise, regards...

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Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:06 pm
Road blocked with snow yippee

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by Catherine » Tue Dec 02, 2008 9:09 am
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We had heavy snow early this morning and it has just started to snow again now. Our road has been blocked first by snow and then by cars all trying...
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Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:08 pm
A Merry Christmas

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by lizzie » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:36 am

I know this is probably a little early but i'm not sure how much computer time i'm going to be getting in the coming weeks, so, I thought I would...

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Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:43 pm
Compost questions

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by Essexboy » Sun Nov 30, 2008 7:12 pm

What do people put or to be more precise, not put in their compost bin/heap? I have always been told that you should not put in any citrus fruit...

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Wed Dec 03, 2008 11:17 am
Venus,Jupiter and the Moon.

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by snooky » Mon Dec 01, 2008 6:12 pm

Dusted off my binoculars and had a look at these three as they appeared in the south-west skies this evening.Right on cue at 5-15p.m.Venus peeped out...

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Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:02 pm
Mama Mia !!!!!!!!

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by Catherine » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:41 am

Yesterday I was persuaded, much against my better judgement, to purchase the DVD of Mama Mia. Not having gone to see it at the cinema, (I hate films...

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Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:35 pm
Very slow loading of the website

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by Catherine » Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:30 pm

I have been experiencing very slow loading of the website for some weeks now. When I post anything and want to check it before I post the box is very...

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Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:19 pm
Halloooooo!!

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by Monika » Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:25 pm

Just thought I would check that you are still out there and not lost in the fog!

It's been a real early winter's day today here with fog morning...

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Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:28 am
Pallets

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by snooky » Fri Nov 21, 2008 6:44 pm

I am in the fortunate position of being able to get hold of pallets to strip and use for any project which I am working at the time.The problem is...

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 6:28 pm
Hairdressers!!!!!

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by Catherine » Fri Nov 21, 2008 1:48 pm
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This might be a strange topic to put on the forum but I am really truly naffed off with hairdressers at the moment. In our local village there are 8...
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Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:41 pm
Favourite garden poems

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by alan refail » Sat Nov 08, 2008 1:33 pm

To fill the long winter nights, how about posting your favourite poems about gardens and gardening? Write them yourself or quote others' poems.

To...

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Fri Nov 28, 2008 10:10 am
PESKY MICE'S

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by Shallot Man » Sun Oct 26, 2008 11:28 am

Most of my freshly sown Sweet Pea's in my small greenhouse have I suspect been consumed by mice, for the love of me I am unable to find out how they...

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:23 pm
Creating a wildlife-friendly hedge

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by Colin Miles » Wed Nov 26, 2008 4:23 pm

Now that I have moved my apple trees to the better-drained and safer fruit cage, I have room to plant a hedge. It will be against a neighbours 4 inch...

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Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:01 pm
EXTRAORDINARY GARDENERS?

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by topicaltv » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:46 pm

Extraordinary Gardens And Gardeners

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HELLO, who out there has...

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Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:15 pm
MY ALLOTMENTS UPDATE

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:14 pm

Hello all, despite the weather I have still been able to get some things done at the allotments to let you know about, also the hens have started to...

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Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:14 pm
Snow this morning

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by Catherine » Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:49 am

I got up at 6am this morning cause I could not sleep :( If it had been a week day I would have been able to sleep for England and we have a small...

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Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:09 pm
Wild China

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by Catherine » Sun Nov 23, 2008 7:12 pm

We have just been watching Wild China on TV and it was incredibly interesting. The scenery was stunning. Has anyone else watched this programme? I...

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Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:49 am
Bees

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by Weed » Sun Nov 23, 2008 1:44 pm

I saw an interesting letter recently in the Country Smallholder regarding the reduced population of Bees it was written by a bee keeper.

I have...

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Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:35 am
Global warming, or not...

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by Chantal » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:54 pm
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What are we to make of THIS!

:roll:
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Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:00 am
banks

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by richard p » Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:25 pm

im not surprised the banks are having problems they seem to employ idiots.
we booked flights to lanzarote with xl . com. when they went bust we sent...

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Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:31 pm
ISP'S ...

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by Compo » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:09 pm

Thanks for the previous info on hard drives it has informed my purchase to a great degree. I am now looking at my internet service provide and have...

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:02 pm
RHS Veg web site

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by Gadge » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:25 pm

Lots of useful stuff on this site including a month by month calendar. Well worth a look...

Enjoy

Gadge

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Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:12 am
COMPUTERS AND ALL THAT.....

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by Compo » Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:55 pm

Hi Compo here

Back after brief holiday and a birthday, I am now 21 with 29 years experience!!! Anyhow down to business, a pc question here, ahs...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:05 pm
Puncture proof tyres for wheelbarrows

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by PLUMPUDDING » Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:10 pm

I've already mentioned these on the Tools and Machinery forum, but am so thrilled that I'm posting it here too. My new wheelbarrow tyres have come...

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Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:24 pm
advice please

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by The Grock in the Frock » Sun Nov 16, 2008 7:17 pm
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I know this is nothing to do with gardening,but i thought with everyones brains put together,i might be able to sort this one out.
Last week i had a...
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:18 pm
TV

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by lizzie » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:25 am
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Ok, I was thinking about this yesterday and thought I would share with you.

Is it me or is TV being taken over by idiots? The shows are, in 99% of...
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Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:38 am
courgette rugosa friuliana

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by vivienz » Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:49 pm

I grew these this year on the basis that they looked so ugly on the packet, they were beautiful. I know that Chantal grew some as well - any opinions...

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Mon Nov 17, 2008 7:29 pm
What has everyone else still got to pick?

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by Catherine » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:50 pm
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I've been up to my plot today and although very waterlogged I am quite pleased that I still have some produce to pick. Cabbages, celery (although not...
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Sun Nov 16, 2008 9:44 pm
Ei bendith ar ei ben - God bless the Prince of Wales

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by alan refail » Fri Nov 14, 2008 5:43 pm

Penblwydd Hapus yn 60 oed - Happy 60th Birthday

I'm not normally one for well-wishing the Royals, but he deserves it for this picture which is...

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Sun Nov 16, 2008 5:55 pm
House Martins still about.

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by Parsons Jack » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:27 pm

Hi all,

I've just got back from walking the dog, and have been watching 6 house martins flying around. I know I live in the tropical south :) but...

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Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:36 am
Must get out more

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by Arnie » Wed Nov 12, 2008 8:05 pm

Reading Alan Refail's post about Old Herbaceous coming up on the rails it set me thinking (Dangerous I know)
I do not post as much as everyone else...

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Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:04 am
so wrong...

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by alia » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:18 am

Son #1 had school off yesterday, so we went to the Children's Zoo in Central Park.
Next to the peacocks and bunnies was a small bed of tomatoes. :?...

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Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:50 am
Wonky Fruit and Veg

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by Chantal » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:53 pm

...and about time too!

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Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:17 pm
Barking dogs

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by Catherine » Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:09 pm

Before I start I do like dogs, and had dogs when growing up. BUT I HATE people who have dogs that bark constantly and spoil the peace and quiet. We...

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Tue Nov 11, 2008 7:27 pm
Simple and free

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by alan refail » Sun Nov 09, 2008 5:46 pm
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I fondly remember the wooden stick from my childhood days :lol:

What's your favourite simple and free nomination :?:
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Tue Nov 11, 2008 2:35 am
I'm back

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by Catherine » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:54 am

I got back from a week in the Lakes on Saturday. We have had wonderful weather and have walked and cycled to our hearts content. The tree colours...

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Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:00 pm
MY ALLOTMENTS UPDATE

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by STEVE PARTRIDGE » Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:15 pm

Hello all, I don't know about you but I'm getting really fed up with all the rain we are having, it just doesn't seem to have stopped this year for...

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Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:15 pm

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