Author Topic: allotmenteering in a plaster cast? (Read 3725 times)

theothermarg · « **on:** March 19, 2007, 16:01:52 »

OH DEAR the busiest time coming up and what have i done? only broken my ankle
shall be in a cast 4-6 weeks!! thats nearly mid may greenhouse is brimming with things waiting for the cold snap to finish OH has no idea and can,t tell one end of a plant from another and the lesson learned ? never run down unlite staires when you have a black cat yes i didn,t bother to flick the switch and bob the cat is unharmed
marg :-[ :-[ :-[ :'( :'(

coznbob · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2007, 16:07:49 »

Oh no, hope you are ok. :(

Think it is time to educate your OH!

You'll also need to find a knitting needle for when the itching starts!

kitten · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2007, 16:18:41 »

Oh marg, what are you like! ::) Soz to hear you're in the wars, take it easy though, don't go pushing yourself or you'll take forever to get better!

Perhaps there's a way your OH could fetch all the things you need to work on to the kitchen table & you could work there instead of the ghouse, then he can take them all back again once you're done? :D

Hope you feel better soon :-*

triffid · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2007, 16:53:59 »

Poor you!
Can you get on to your plot by car? If so, you could get the OH to chauffeur you in comfort so you can sit and give instructions.
Otherwise I second the hope that the kitchen table may become an extension of the greenhouse!

Wishing you a quick recovery... :)

prink13 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 19, 2007, 17:20:55 »

Oh No! sounds pretty painful - I know how dangerous those felines can be - mine are both grey to match the carpets - not a good idea! By the way, Yate is where we moved from to come up to the fens - Brimsham Park ;D

Kathi

shirlton · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2007, 17:55:57 »

Oh dear Marge. I broke my right arm last year and it was a pain in the ar**. I remember Lorna asking if I was good at supervising. At least you have your hands love so you can let your hubbie do all the leg work and you sit down and do some seed sowing and potting.. At least you will be ok when it gets really busy at the allotment

lorna · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2007, 18:24:02 »

Definitely good idea about kitchen table ;D When Charlie was alive and could no longer get to greenhouse he would sit at kitchen table and I would run backwards and forwards with the pots ready filled with compost and he would sort the cuttings. He definitely had green fingers with cuttings.
You must feel gutted, but as others have said take it easy. Good luck
Lorna.

cornykev · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2007, 18:33:58 »

:( Sorry to hear that Marg, just guide oh he should be ok, I think ? ??? ;D ;D ;D

bumble-dee · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2007, 19:20:24 »

sorry to hear about your accident marg.
keep your chin up (along with your ankle!)
we have 3 cats and at dinner time (for them) it can be pretty hectic and dangerous!
im sure youll find a way of doing some gardening, get a pointing stick and a load hailer and you sit in the comfort of your home and direct the OH>
get well soon
Dee

Hyacinth · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2007, 19:55:40 »

All great advice here Marg.....my sympathies along with the rest.. :'(

mc55 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2007, 14:22:58 »

ouch - how frustrating, here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

theothermarg · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2007, 15:46:47 »

dear all thank you for all your good wishes oh is getting bored with it and it,s only day 2 they are talking 2 months. i think i can manage the greenhouse, i new that fold up ironing chair would come in for something! i dreamt i was making arow of holes with my crutch abd dropping my plug grown veg in last night shame i can,t drive myself there
will be gratefull for any tips from other independent peepswho have been in like situ,s
purple plastered marg :-*

Jeannine · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2007, 20:02:43 »

Oops, sorry to hear about your accident, drat those cats eh!.It is amazing what you can do witha pot on, really great for squishing slugs. Take care XX Jeannine

cornykev · « **Reply #13 on:** March 22, 2007, 17:36:02 »

I'd sue the cat Marge, I'd say you had a CAST iron case. ;D ;D ;D

lorna · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2007, 20:51:14 »

Marg may not have a leg to stand on!!!! Rotten lot aren't we Marg?

Jeannine · « **Reply #15 on:** March 23, 2007, 00:36:24 »

A shock like that can knock you right off your feet XX Jeannine

cornykev · « **Reply #16 on:** March 23, 2007, 19:18:35 »

Lets not get CATTY, Marge is coming LEG it. ;D ;D ;D

MrsKP · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2007, 21:45:42 »

there wasn't any need to take the Jenny Joseph literally marg ! ;D

just thought, the cast could be a great slug squelcher!!!

;D

Tin Shed · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2007, 21:52:47 »

And how are you going to explain to the plaster room what those funny squelshy, dead slug marks are!?!!! Actually it might give them something to talk about for days - go for it!!!!!

theothermarg · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2007, 15:18:51 »

lol thanks for cheering me up i,v managed to get some big buckets in the G/H and fill them up with the hose (cast is looking grubby) so i can dip can in to water seeds
trouble is i went a bit mad sowing in modules abd most every thing is growing . i,m now into damage limitation i,v given a tray of b beans away to a good home ican,t expect OH to do too much or he will run out of goodwill and i need that for the spuds ( he likes them but not b-beans ) any tips appreciated
marg

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