A place for newbies to introduce themselves.

[Jeannine]

Hi, to all newbies, I have started this  this spot here so you can,  if you choose, come and  say Hi and introduce yourself and  tell us a bit about your garden etc. Often newbies get overlooked when saying hi in the other threads and I for one feel bad if I don't get chance to welcome them.  I will bump up the thread periodically and we can see how it goes.

XX Jeannine

[1066]

Thanks Jeannine and Squash64 for the  welcome. I'm still trying to get to grips with the site and am spending  too much time being confused! I also haven't found any way of putting an identifying photo beside my postings like you all have, despite a thorough search of profile/help areas.  Any help welcome!

Hi, it took me ages to figure things out on here, and I'm sure there are still things that I've yet to discover! Anyway, on the main page at the top you will see a banner with things like Forums, Search and PROFILE. Click on Profile and then to add a photo click on FORUM PROFILE INFO, then select I WILL UPLOAD MY PICTURE. I think the pictures have to be reasonably small so you might need to re-size it. Hope this helps 

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[SpeedyMango]

Not a Newbie, but a returnee - I think my last post here was in 2006!

Having given up my old plot sometime in early 2007, as we'd moved house, new family, etc etc I made do with a single raised bed in our small garden to grow the odd lettuce etc. All the while pining for a plot, and a shed. I sat on a waiting list for two years until today - when I was offered a small plot at a local allotment in Hampton.

It's only 2.5 rods, but it'll be plenty for the three of us.

So, I'm back, and raring to get going again. Back to the digging and clearing for a month or so first I reckon, but I'm extremely happy to have my own plot again. Can't wait to clear the first bit of ground and get a winter crop or two in!

[Jeannine]

Well, welcome home, you will see many of the oldies still here and lots of knowledgeable newbies.

Your avitar is pretty scary..  are you nice?

I bet you are muchly chuffed to have some space again.

XX Jeannine

[Peanuts]

Thanks for help, 1066.  I'll try again.  I'm still  confused (vey easily it seems) by an old thread I picked up, about having to pay £10 to put a photo identity up.

Hi, it took me ages to figure things out on here, and I'm sure there are still things that I've yet to discover! Anyway, on the main page at the top you will see a banner with things like Forums, Search and PROFILE. Click on Profile and then to add a photo click on FORUM PROFILE INFO, then select I WILL UPLOAD MY PICTURE. I think the pictures have to be reasonably small so you might need to re-size it. Hope this helps 

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[Jeannine]

Peanuts, I think it is pretty universally known that I am useless on a computer so if I can figure the forum out it must be fairly simple so you will get it in no time I feel sure..it took me ages!!

The tenner for posting is for uploading pictures on the threads and is done on your profile as well.

If you are still looking for that get back and we will explain it in full.

XX Jeannine

[asj]

Thanks for the welcome, Jeannine.  I have been busy doing a rain dance since I arrived, but we have now had a nice few hours of rain, so I'm just having a look around

[1066]

well your rain dance has worked for me - thanks asj   

Peanuts - I'll try and find the threads about posting pictures, and give them a bump

[Jeannine]

Go to your profile, then forum subscriptions, you can pay the tenner there by Paypal or send a cheque to Dan.

XX Jeannine

[Digeroo]

Your rain dance certainly very effective here.  Do you give lessons?

[asj]

Not really - it's taken me about 6 weeks  .  However - for a fee 

[tonybloke]

welcome to any of the newbies I ain't said "wotcha" to, welcome to the forum.
rgds< Tony

[compostmonkey]

Hi everyone,just found where to say hello

I'm living in North Dublin,Ireland.My garden is a 200m2 allotment which I'm on for the first year.Good results with most things I've grown so far.

[Jeannine]

Hello and welcome. wonderful name... do you jump around in it

I think you will enjoy the forum, great bunch of smashing folks

Ireland , that is great, are you a member of the Irish Seed Savers?

XX Jeannine

[compostmonkey]

Thanks Jeannine,I'm not a member but I bought a good few seeds from them this year,I'm heading toward Clare next week and was going to call in ,they have a fantastic place by all accounts.

[Jeannine]

I envy you, they won't ship outside of the EU..XX Jeannine

[1066]

Hi CompostMonkey and welcome to A4A 

[Jayb]

Hi CompostMonkey, welcome to A4A. Love your name.

Pleeease if you do call in to ISS while you are in Clare let us know what it is like, fruit trees to die for I've heard!

[potatoehead]

Just popped in to say hi all,

Im a keen veg gardener, (with minimal knowledge) but only have a small garden now.

Just waiting to hear about my first ever allotment.

I live in weston-super-mare.

[macmac]

Hi Potatoehead welcome 
We're in WSM Clarks field Rectors way .
What site are you hoping to join ?

[potatoehead]

Hi Potatoehead welcome 
We're in WSM Clarks field Rectors way .
What site are you hoping to join ?

Hi macmac,

The one adjacent to windwhistle school, on the bournville.