Greetings

[Fat Andy]

Hi

Don't know if this is where I'm supposed to introduce myself (or even if I'm supposed to ) but I just thought I'd be polite and say hello.

I hope to pick up lots of tips about veg growing that I can use on my allotment !

Cheers
FA

[Monika]

Hallo, Fat Andy, I do like your avatar! Is it you? I hope not.

Tell us where you are (by going to the Control Panel and putting in your details), then any advice you get might be more meaningful.

[pongeroon]

Hello Fat Andy and welcome. I LOVE your avatar!

I have recently alienated myself from a forum by choosing an avatar from the forum gallery which nobody else had used. I thought it was very funny, but no-one else had a sense of humour...

They are good bunch here though, and like a joke. And they give good advice on growing stuff.

[Fat Andy]

Hello Monika

I've done that now. I'm in Suffolk.

I've had my allotment for just over a year. Unfortunately, it was a weed infested nightmare when I took it on (some would say it still is ). I've cleared, dug, weeded, re-dug, re-weeded etc half the plot and I'm now on with the other half.

I've already planted a few bits & bobs this year but I'm running out of room until I clear a bit more.

I'll post some pics in due course.

Pongeroon, hi ! I'll be taking any and all advice I can get for my plot !! As for the jokes, the more (and ruder) the better.......

Cheers
FA x

[oldherbaceous]

Evening FA, and the warmest of welcomes, from probably the quietest member on the forum.

You should always get an answer, helpful or funny.

Glad you are getting to grips with your allotment, they can be a monumental battle for the first couple of years when they have been weed infested, but it does get easier.

[Shallot Man]

Fat Andy
There not a bad bunch when you get used to them, the first five years are the worst.

[Fat Andy]

Thanks chaps. Nice to meet you all.

I'm a member of a few other gardening forums so I'm sure this one will be no different.......it'll take you a while to get used to me but you'll get there in the end

FA x

[macmac]

hi fat andy(if you are you won't be for long with a plot)we've had 2 plots for about 7 years and its a great place,been there all day today planting spuds, sowing peas ,spinach,spring onions.
i've only just discovered this forum and the folks here are brilliant!they don't make you feel like you've asked a silly question(even if you have)
happy growing macmac

[Fat Andy]

they don't make you feel like you've asked a silly question(even if you have)

Phew. That's a relief then !

Hello Macmac. Sounds like you've been busy !!

FA x

[Smurfy]

Hi Fat Andy,

Glad you have joined us. Love the avatar. Good luck with the digging and weeding of the second half of the lottie.

[Elaine]

Ello Fat Andy. Welcome! I joined this forum earlier this year wondering what to expect...now I feel as though I have made new friends...most of them seem mad as a biscuit like me Brilliant people and good sound advice. Good luck with your allotment. Ours was like yours five years ago and all the hard graft has been well worth it. I love your avatar too. I still can't figure out how to put one on my profile (still new to technology you see..) Cheers.

[The Grock in the Frock]

elaine,ask tigger or chatal,they sorted mine.
Hello FA,I read a few post and then forgot your name,then i saw FA and thought it stood for Fat Arse! had to go back and find it was Andy.
Hello ,im the Grock in the Frock.I have not got a clue why i have that nick name as i am quiet a looker ask any of the chaps that have been to Malvern,specialy Johnboy,he is my no 1,then O.H is my other no 1,couldnt call him my no 2 now could i
You can ask me anythink you want......as long as it is not about growing things,im poo at it ,ask the others,thats what i do
welcome to our little family,we are all very clever people
hope you enjoy the banter
Grockey
P.S i am very partial to a drop of sprout wine xxxx

[Fat Andy]

Hello Elaine & Grock

The "A" could relate to either, Grockie to be honest

Sprout wine sounds *ahem* interesting. Maybe I can offer you a snifter of my carrot whisky in return. I'll dig out the recipe and post it at some point but I warn you, it'll knock your socks off

FA x

[The Grock in the Frock]

well now your talkin F.A,carrot whiskey,i am very partial to a snifter of the stuff,although some one told me that there are less calories in vodka,so i drink that now I dont drink that often,honest Have to watch me figure
Ask the tart (Lizzy) me bestus friend reg the sprout wine,its her speciality,although her bum does make unusual noises and there is often a strange smell around her

[Fat Andy]

I don't drink that often either. Only when there's a "Y" in the day

Oh, and not before 8. I can't be doing with it before breakfast.....

FA x