Missed this week's programme, but every time I watch it my partner rolls his eyes and mutters something about her and Reg being insane. I think they're a giggle, but it does feel a bit fluffy at times, could maybe have some more advice.
I'm steering clear of the beauty/whatever debate.(head down munching something from the garden.)
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If I had known Christine's looks were going to be the cause of such debate I would never have started this thread.
Can anyone please confirm the actual number of compost sacks she used? I thought it was 140 but I believe someone else said 39. I would hate to do her anymore injustices.
Lets keep it to her gardening talents or not as the case maybe.
Beryl.
Can anyone please confirm the actual number of compost sacks she used? I thought it was 140 but I believe someone else said 39. I would hate to do her anymore injustices.
Lets keep it to her gardening talents or not as the case maybe.
Beryl.
There are sometimes some real gems in the programme. Last week she said something along the lines of "the day I don't get a buzz from seeing seeds start to germinate they may as well put me in a box" (Can't remember the exact words but it was along those lines). I could relate to that - I still get a buzz when I see the first green bits in the seed tray....
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Wise words, Johnboy.
Nice to have a steady hand on tiller ready to bring some sense back to this thread.
John
Nice to have a steady hand on tiller ready to bring some sense back to this thread.
John
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Well said Johnboy. As you know better than us all, horticulture is not exactly glamorous and being warm, dry and comfortable count for far more than anything else when you are working outdoors year round.
I've met a fair few no nonsense ladies in the industry who have a similar lack of interest in preening themselves, but pour endless enthusiasm and energy into their chosen field. I've always enjoyed their company and been in awe of their skill and knowledge.
Can't say I doll myself up to go to work either - usually hair tied back in ponytail underneath baseball cap, big boots and clothes that will take a hot wash at the end of the day.
The programme is about Christine and her life, so it's not all straight gardening. I'm with Malk. Nothing wrong with a bit of eccentricity and larking about talking nonsense. I'm with you Malk in the 'heads down munching round the veg plot' as well
My fave pastime 
Sue
I've met a fair few no nonsense ladies in the industry who have a similar lack of interest in preening themselves, but pour endless enthusiasm and energy into their chosen field. I've always enjoyed their company and been in awe of their skill and knowledge.
Can't say I doll myself up to go to work either - usually hair tied back in ponytail underneath baseball cap, big boots and clothes that will take a hot wash at the end of the day.
The programme is about Christine and her life, so it's not all straight gardening. I'm with Malk. Nothing wrong with a bit of eccentricity and larking about talking nonsense. I'm with you Malk in the 'heads down munching round the veg plot' as well
My fave pastime
Sue
Hi Sue,
When I was in business I employed many young women and and to work for me it was part of the package to go to college and learn the trade. I am pleased to say that in the 33 years I was in business I put four young ladies right through to university and all four gained honours degrees. I know that none of those four were raving beauties but they were beautiful girls never the less. Had I taken their looks into consideration when employing them just see what I would have missed. It just goes to prove that looks are only skin deep and those who pass comment may do well to confront a mirror!
I love my past employees and they always pop in to see me when they are home. Needless to say that they are all well married and I even get their offspring popping in to see me as well.
If looks were a part of being employed I feel that unemployment would be rife. Thankfully this is not the case.
JB.
When I was in business I employed many young women and and to work for me it was part of the package to go to college and learn the trade. I am pleased to say that in the 33 years I was in business I put four young ladies right through to university and all four gained honours degrees. I know that none of those four were raving beauties but they were beautiful girls never the less. Had I taken their looks into consideration when employing them just see what I would have missed. It just goes to prove that looks are only skin deep and those who pass comment may do well to confront a mirror!
I love my past employees and they always pop in to see me when they are home. Needless to say that they are all well married and I even get their offspring popping in to see me as well.
If looks were a part of being employed I feel that unemployment would be rife. Thankfully this is not the case.
JB.
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While some dislike the programme, some like it. Same for Rugby Alan. I am steeped in it, played, refereed, did physio for a few teams, including Argentina in 1991, and now watch it, live, and on the TV. I even got Sky, because of it.Long may BBC Wales show it. Mindless rubish it's not. Now, as far as association football is concerned, your terms are well received! (see what I mean?)
Love veg!
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Hi Sub
Can't abide that either
I always remember the old saying:
Soccer is a game for gentlemen played by madmen
Rugby Union is a game for madmen played by gentlemen
Rugby League is a game for madmen played by madmen
I'm certainly no gentleman, but I'm not quite mad yet.
Alan
Can't abide that either
I always remember the old saying:
Soccer is a game for gentlemen played by madmen
Rugby Union is a game for madmen played by gentlemen
Rugby League is a game for madmen played by madmen
I'm certainly no gentleman, but I'm not quite mad yet.
Alan
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Hello Johnboy
I am pleased that your past employees have succeeded and such a credit to you; obviously you were a caring employer.
However, regarding appearances, I do find it ironic that so many women are critical of other peoples' physical appearance whilst they can also be so sensitive about their own looks.
Barney
I am pleased that your past employees have succeeded and such a credit to you; obviously you were a caring employer.
However, regarding appearances, I do find it ironic that so many women are critical of other peoples' physical appearance whilst they can also be so sensitive about their own looks.
Barney
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i have read a few of these postings and i dont know what the girls looks have got to do with the question of how many bags of compost she ordered.i think it was in the around of 30 to 40 to answer the origional question.also have any of you seen beauty and the beast or my husband.....enough said
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Grock,
Thank you for puting the record straight at last. I appologise to Christine for suggesting she used 140 sacks. My mistake for getting it wrong.
I still think it is a lot of compost to use for mulching, however as a soil conditioner as well - well maybe.
Thanks again
Beryl.
Thank you for puting the record straight at last. I appologise to Christine for suggesting she used 140 sacks. My mistake for getting it wrong.
I still think it is a lot of compost to use for mulching, however as a soil conditioner as well - well maybe.
Thanks again
Beryl.
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After the above debate it was nice to see Christine in this week's episode having a good laugh at her friend for wearing mascara to garden in over 30 degree weather. There's beauty in the eye of the beholder for you.
Yes, she is a big sturdy oak and not a rose or clematis, but she's growing on me.
Yes, she is a big sturdy oak and not a rose or clematis, but she's growing on me.
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im sat watching this now
shes great-she sounds like my mate from 'oop north', and is as loud!how enthusiastic
reg is very funny bless him
christines garden looks like my auntie kaths!
shes great-she sounds like my mate from 'oop north', and is as loud!how enthusiastic
reg is very funny bless him
christines garden looks like my auntie kaths!
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