Author Topic: I GOT MY ALLOTMENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Read 8160 times)

trinity · « **on:** August 22, 2008, 13:37:14 »

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D The wate is finally over :o I am now the proud owner of plot 26a ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have been sent my tenancy agreement and a key in the post ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

caroline7758 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2008, 13:49:47 »

Congratulations!! Have you seen it yet? This is a great time to get one- plenty of time to get it ready for next year, and still time to get some things in now.

trinity · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2008, 13:53:26 »

yes I have seen it best condition of the ones available ;D ;D ;D ;D I got my first choice :o :o :o am at the moment deciding to go down now in the rain to get started ::) ::) ::)

kt. · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2008, 13:55:49 »

Well done you. Your perseverance has paid off. Enjoy.

KLCG · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2008, 15:01:21 »

Take lots of pictures before you get started its lovely to look back on. Well done, i read you posts and think you totally deserve this xxxx

Borlotti · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2008, 15:11:59 »

Congratulations, hope you love it and get as much relaxation out of it that I do. You will meet some really, really nice people as they are very friendly on allotments and not materialistic and you do not have to dress up or wear make-up to dig. (God, hope you are a lady, if not ignore). Advice, buy a waterproof coat and gloves and enjoy. Sun is out here today so must go and have a quick check of mine.

asbean · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2008, 15:30:02 »

CONGRATULATIONS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Now you can get down to work in earnest. Don't forget the before during and after pictures, and don't try to do too much at once. You need to relax from time to time (keep a chair there to sit on) and admire what you have done.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

betula · « **Reply #7 on:** August 22, 2008, 15:59:51 »

Well done trinity.I am so very pleased for you.I have been reading for months now about your battle to get a plot and now you have finally done it.

Light the fireworks and pop the champagne corks...........This news has made my day.Hope you really enjoy your plot. ;D :)

norfolklass · « **Reply #8 on:** August 22, 2008, 16:57:33 »

congratulations trinity, now you have the perfect excuse to get yourself off to your nearest Wyevale garden centre and stock up on seed for next year at their 50p-a-packet sale ;D ;D ;D

elvis2003 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2008, 17:09:10 »

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
huge congrats trinity,i doubt im the only one on here who has been silently following your progress and admiring your determination! i look forward to hearing more as you get on. enjoy enjoy enjoy ,we all know you will!lots love rach x

shirlton · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2008, 17:32:25 »

You will wonder what on earth you did with the time before you had your plot. great news. Hope you enjoy your plot as much as we do

Tulipa · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2008, 17:55:16 »

That's brilliant Trinity, really pleased for you. The fun starts now............... At least you can join in with us all instead of just reading about it. Thrilled for you. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

artichoke · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2008, 20:25:42 »

I took on my second plot on the site last May. First one (2 years ago) I have dug out patiently as a 1/2 plot size against a tall hedge. The second one is also 1/2 plot size but up the hill to get the evening sun.

Suddenly council is not only strimming AND ROTAVATING everyone's new plot with big tractors, but has done all this around the non-marked boundaries of my 2nd plot.

So I have spent this afternoon banging in stakes and string to define what I think my boundaries are. Petty or what? But I don't want to exhaust myself cultivating areas that someone else might claim as theirs.

trinity · « **Reply #13 on:** August 23, 2008, 22:40:32 »

I have dug and planted my first bed today ;D ;D ;D ;D so I have 12 (late) sprout plants (to many I know but we do eat a lot of sprouts my five year old lives on them ::)) the ones I have in pots at home are starting to get sprouts on already going to plant cabages tomorrow and start taking some of the things I have in pots down to the Lotty I will probably leave a lot of them in the pots as some are well established but am going to put the pots on top of the weed supersant fabric I have to go down, as there seems to be a big shortage of rock and stones ??? but lots and lots of clay think I could make plant pots with some of it :o
the glass that was on my sisters plot was owned by the previous occupant who sadly only had the plot for 3 weeks and passed away (over two years ago) so (although a lot seemes to have disappeared over the last couple of days ??? ) the rest has been moved to the back of my plot and will hopefully make two small cold frames ;D ;D ;D one each ;D

PS I am totally knacked after 8 hours of digging with 3 kids in tow (they helped well the youngest helped by trying to eat snails ::) well I have to get rid of them some how :o but very happy and photographs will be on soon as I need to pay subs and work out how to put them on ::)

cambourne7 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2008, 22:46:08 »

great news trinity, you need to take some photos you will be able to look back at your hard work

and remember little and often :)

thifasmom · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2008, 22:47:51 »

Well done on getting started and planting so soon.
Don't forget in the mean time you can also post pictures this way:
http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php/topic,44356.0.html
I cant wait to see them and your progress :D.

Ishard · « **Reply #16 on:** August 24, 2008, 08:09:44 »

That's great news. I'm sure you will make good use of your plot :)

As for your youngest trying to eat snails, well, if they mean it you can take them (the snails) home and starve them for 24 hours and cook them with garlic,butter,herbs and breadcrumbs. ;)

Most of our garden snails are edible and with a few nice veg from your plot you have a complete meal. ;D

saddad · « **Reply #17 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:34:12 »

Well Done Trinity.... can have it in order for the big Spring rush with No Hassle! ;D

good7saint · « **Reply #18 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:42:14 »

Trinity that is the best news I have heard all year.
If anyone deserves to get it it was you.
I have been following your original thread from the start and really felt for you at times.
If ever anyone set a good example of perseverance, I have not seen a better one than yours.
I will have a drink to celebrate now.
Good luck

trinity · « **Reply #19 on:** August 24, 2008, 09:49:57 »

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