tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post5335203804848288427..comments2024-03-28T18:35:47.483+00:00Comments on Random Thoughts: More this and that!Treadershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-33768604232308474072020-04-30T17:49:47.862+01:002020-04-30T17:49:47.862+01:00We got snow in May one year too - a real dump that...We got snow in May one year too - a real dump that broke my awning! But that was freakishly late thank goodness. And I worry for small shops too. There's just no way they can enforce distancing is there. And even for restaurants that can accommodate people "at a distance" that effectively at least halves their income doesn't it. It's so sad. The first thing I'm going to do when they lift this lockdown a little is go down to my florist's and buy myself the biggest bunch of flowers. I hope she can hang on! And I'm like your mom - wanting to put my plants out early but I always regret it. It's raining now and pretty chilly so thank goodness I haven't already put them out! I spoke to my Dutchman earlier and he's still in pain but mainly in the morning so I reckon it's the way he's sleeping as he says it eases over the day and completely disappears when he's warmed up. I think he'll be ok. But you know, if my new neighbours asked me to do that I would think it was a hoot - but then I'm weird!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-58399375885740708722020-04-30T13:13:05.318+01:002020-04-30T13:13:05.318+01:00I think my concern about the robots, which look gr...I think my concern about the robots, which look great by the way, is that they may take over jobs which is what they've been predicting for a long time anyway! My grandson works in a restaurant and cannot work out how they can possibly open and keep social distancing in place. How do you serve someone a plate of soup and keep 2mts away! A robot may be the answer :( I was just saying to my daughter this morning I worry for small shops now, ie, small space shops. We have a few small businesses locally which are trying to stay afloat by offering online services for now, but I wonder how many will want to be in the actual shop once they can reopen given the size of the shops. There are so many things that will change I think and not all for the better. <br />My seeds are doing well in my greenhouse but I always keep in mind the year my son was born (1979) on the day he was born 25th May, there was snow on the ground! My mum is desperately trying to learn to grow veg and she's demented by me not letting her plant her giant tomato plants outdoors yet! She doesn't believe me when I say there could yet be snow! <br />I hope your dutchman is better today. Its a worry when someone you know is 'ill' on the phone! I think his neighbours would never speak to him again if that was his introduction to them lol. xx <br />Marksgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02870471905590321642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-55278787090584156882020-04-30T08:07:28.403+01:002020-04-30T08:07:28.403+01:00Well if you just plonk things in the ground and th...Well if you just plonk things in the ground and they grow then you're better at it than I am. I'm just an enthusiastic amateur and my teepees look nothing like they were supposed to but we'll see. And I did laugh when I suggested C went next door to the neighbours. He's a bit "posh" so he was horrified!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-11204532087546201482020-04-29T23:18:48.877+01:002020-04-29T23:18:48.877+01:00My neighbor across the street has woven three tepe...My neighbor across the street has woven three tepee trellises and a foot high fence across her front yard. I don't know what she has planted but hope it's sensational. I'm not that talented. I just stick things in the ground and usually they grow<br /><br />That would be so funny, knocking your your neighbor's door and asking them if they could rub balm into your back.Dave Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429379083970699093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-44109247702064503112020-04-29T16:40:58.543+01:002020-04-29T16:40:58.543+01:00It's weird because eggs have not been in short...It's weird because eggs have not been in short supply here even from day one, but I think I have to stop making cakes now unless I give them all away!!! And I feel for the independent garden centres in particular. All that work getting their seedlings ready for sale and then they get hammered. Time to support the local businesses as soon as we can!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-46777373261632321332020-04-29T10:01:17.530+01:002020-04-29T10:01:17.530+01:00Really feel for garden centres as they've been... Really feel for garden centres as they've been hit at one of their busiest times.I hope they can open here before too long. I've been making a half portion of Mary's scones. Half a portion helps with self control! Love lemon drizzle but I shop late, when its empty and eggs are still scarce at that time. So any eggs I get I keep for main meals etc. Living Alone in Your 60'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08848266282669835475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-23901049868709201892020-04-29T08:17:52.193+01:002020-04-29T08:17:52.193+01:00Here they say not to plant out before the Saints d...Here they say not to plant out before the Saints de Glace which is mid-May because we can still get frost before then. I remember one year we had a glorious April and I put all my plants out and it snowed. The guy at the market where I bought them just laughed at me and said "you never plant out before the Saints de Glace". You'd think I'd learn wouldn't you. And the Mary Berry diet is indeed very easy to follow. You'll love it.Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-7433341688092173942020-04-29T08:15:24.376+01:002020-04-29T08:15:24.376+01:00It really is a lovely cake - but then there's ...It really is a lovely cake - but then there's nothing that isn't improved by the addition of whipped cream in my opinion!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-40338594238048204852020-04-29T08:03:54.643+01:002020-04-29T08:03:54.643+01:00Still tapping my foot waiting for some heavy rain ...Still tapping my foot waiting for some heavy rain here in North East England (this afternoon, according to the forecast) but I think we have the perfect temperatures this week for your lemon tree! Now, of course, I’m worrying about my seedlings; have I sown them too early and will I be able to source seeds with our garden centres still shut, if I have to re-sow? Hell, all this anxiety: think I’ll join you on that Mary Berry diet!Caree Risoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454194093120715901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-82746015147251576902020-04-28T23:01:20.704+01:002020-04-28T23:01:20.704+01:00I have plenty of room to dig a big garden but sadl...I have plenty of room to dig a big garden but sadly not the energy so anything I grow is in pots/raised beds. It won't be huge but I'll see what comes of it. The only thing I really adore is home grown tomatoes - there's just no comparison is there. And I spoke to my Dutchman tonight and he said he was feeling better, but I will check in with him every day as I'm only too aware what the symptoms are. Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-76791262336121170252020-04-28T22:53:13.398+01:002020-04-28T22:53:13.398+01:00Your lemon cake sounds delicious - especially with...Your lemon cake sounds delicious - especially with whip cream! I love wandering around garden centers. I could do it for hours.One Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00369132659573259613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4674486998769998428.post-27242366261611355722020-04-28T22:29:30.478+01:002020-04-28T22:29:30.478+01:00I love our plant nurseries so much. I could just w...I love our plant nurseries so much. I could just wander in them forever. They are like fairylands, aren't they? I think you are going to have a wonderful garden this year and I certainly hope that you share some pictures. I'd love to see your French garden. <br />I would be a bit concerned about your lovely Dutchman as well. If the pain doesn't go away after a few more days he should definitely seek medical attention. I'm sure he's fine but one never knows...<br />You take care and enjoy your less-pollenated world. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com