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General => News => Topic started by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:17:23

Title: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:17:23
Some of you might remember when I first got my lottie on 8th October 2007 what a state it was in....Well it's been 6 months, 1 week, 3 days and I thought it was time I took some update pictures. You can see many of my "Before Pics" on my Blog (Link at the bottom).
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Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: debster on April 17, 2008, 21:20:45
wow Lauren that is amazing so much work in such a short time totally awesome, did you move into the shed on the site?  ;D
your plot is wonderful, and your nets have given me an idea for my garden with the 4 posts would keep the cabbage whites and the cats off my garden lol  8)
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: manicscousers on April 17, 2008, 21:25:24
it looked great when you got it but now it's a model plot, full of the promise of some brilliant fruit and veggies, looking forward to seeing it with crops in  ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:27:41
did you move into the shed on the site?  ;D

Ha ha, I've had 3 plot holders look inside my Summerhouse  ;) to check to see if I have a bed in there as I always seem to be there  (they say) ;D.. No bed yet, but who knows, now the heavy work is all done I might be able to sit back and watch everyone one else work while I recline on my sun lounger on my sea view deck   ;D   ;D   ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: RosieMcPosie on April 17, 2008, 21:28:38
wow, well done you, that's amazing!
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: sarah on April 17, 2008, 21:33:01
blimey lauren where do youkeep the hoover? its tidier than my actual house. not a weed in sight. how on earth do you manage to keep it so pristene? its wonderful and youhave a view to die for .  :D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:33:46
All the rocks around my rock garden I dug up from IN the ground. I didn't know where to put them until I came to tidy up the back and thought I would add some flowers.

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Oh that's my pottery Maple Leaf I "Planted" in amongst the flowers  ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:38:26
your nets have given me an idea for my garden with the 4 posts would keep the cabbage whites and the cats off my garden lol  8)

If you want some of those balls for the tops, I can send you some Debs, I have a few left over. I just cut a little cros in the top and slip them over the poles....Then tie the nets around the pole and the ball too.

Lauren
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Crystalmoon on April 17, 2008, 21:46:33
Hi Lauren your lottie looks awesome. Hope mine can look half as good in 6 months time.
I forgot to take before photos  ::)  so i will have to make sure I take some from now on.

Where did you get the balls from you are using with the netting? Are they laundry balls?
Thanks
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 17, 2008, 21:54:11

Where did you get the balls from you are using with the netting? Are they laundry balls?
Thanks


They came in a pack and they really are for a kids ball pit thingie. When you have several of them they look quite pretty while protecting your face and eyes etc.  8)

Here are a couple of EBay links for you

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BALLS-IN-BAG-X2-EX-CON-IDEAL-FOR-BALL-POOLS-BALL-PIT_W0QQitemZ130214926816QQihZ003QQcategoryZ73257QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/30-coloured-balls-for-ball-pool-or-sand-pit_W0QQitemZ250235553134QQihZ015QQcategoryZ117215QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BALL-PIT-BALLS-VGC_W0QQitemZ310041838762QQihZ021QQcategoryZ73257QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Deb P on April 17, 2008, 22:02:53
Ha ha, I've had 3 plot holders look inside my Summerhouse  ;) to check to see if I have a bed in there as I always seem to be there  (they say) ;D.. No bed yet, but who knows, now the heavy work is all done I might be able to sit back and watch everyone one else work while I recline on my sun lounger on my sea view deck   ;D   ;D   ;D

Your plot looks fab Lauren, well done you!
I plan to have a chaise lounge in my new shed....... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Tin Shed on April 17, 2008, 22:16:41
Awesome ;D ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: kt. on April 17, 2008, 23:15:21
WOW, WOW and WOW.   8) :D 8)
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: silly billy on April 17, 2008, 23:29:15
That is a plot to be proud of and an inspiration to others  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: 5rod on April 18, 2008, 07:55:15
frist class well done .
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 18, 2008, 13:42:24
Thanks for all the lovely compliments.

I just had two kitchen cabinets arrive today... so now I have my kitchen area  ;D.

Looking forward to eating my own fruit and veg for lunch one day  ;D

Lauren  ;)
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: twinkletoes on April 18, 2008, 13:49:34
You are an inspiration.  Thanks for sharing the pics.    ;D ;D
Twinkletoes ;
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Old bird on April 18, 2008, 14:59:58
Lauren Your plot is totally magnificent.  I bet the other plot holders are having to look to their laurels.  And with your stunning view as well!

Wow - green with envy - you deserve to have a rest with a glass of something on your decking! 

Welll done Girl!

Old Bird

Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: northener on April 18, 2008, 15:46:35
Thats the best i've ever seen. Is that the see in the background?
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: cornykev on April 18, 2008, 16:53:44
Well Lauren not much more to say that's not already been said, except bloody marvellous, great soil and just too bleeding tidy, keep up the great work.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: elvis2003 on April 19, 2008, 13:54:54
wow lauren,congrats on all your hard work!! stunning plot,you are a credit to your site..thanks for sharing with us.what a view too,no wonder youre spending so much time there,love your summerhouse!
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: bluehousehill on April 19, 2008, 14:05:44
Lauren that is amazing what a plot. No wonder you spend so much time there it is just great.. well done really inspiring :) ;D ;)
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: saddad on April 19, 2008, 14:32:26
You've done a really great job there ... Lauren. Can you pop up to our site and enthuse some of our members!!
 ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 19, 2008, 14:38:04
Is that the sea in the background?

Yes and the river too. I just love the view.
A million Dollar View

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Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 19, 2008, 14:40:27
You've done a really great job there ... Lauren. Can you pop up to our site and enthuse some of our members!!
 ;D

Oh I would love to do that. I'm a bit lost now I don't have anything to dig  :'(
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: cornykev on April 19, 2008, 20:29:39
Nothing to dig, you have a sit down girl and enjoy the views.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Lauren S on April 19, 2008, 20:32:09
Nothing to dig, you have a sit down girl and enjoy the views.  ;D ;D ;D

Oh wonderful... I now have permission to sit and do nothing, it's official... 
Can I quote you Cornykev...?  ;D
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Crystalmoon on April 19, 2008, 20:44:55
Thanks for the links & the great idea of using the kids ball pit balls, I'm definitely going to be getting some  ;)
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: betula on April 19, 2008, 20:50:05
Love that view.

Does the salt air have any effect on the veg ?
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: aromatic on April 19, 2008, 22:56:02
 ;D OHHH its AMAZING Lauren........ you have obviously worked so hard and by god it shows.......... and that view is breathtaking!! You are sooooooooo lucky!!!
Congratulations on such a wonderful allotment!!


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Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: cornykev on April 20, 2008, 08:41:24
Quote away Lauren, don't forget if you've got nothing to do you can start writing out the invites to your summer barbecue.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D  :-*
Title: Re: 6 Months...Enjoyed Every Minute
Post by: Biscombe on April 20, 2008, 08:51:24
I'm really impressed! what a star you are!
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