Does anyone else get disappointed/frustrated when they click on a newbies profile and they don't put where they're from?
I always check new profiles to see where they are from and how old they are (nosey aren't IÂ ;D) always hoping that one day it will be somewhere near me. And knowing the age gives you an idea of how many younger people are lottying.
LOL! Yes Ani, I was the same!!! But when I arrived had no personal info on here at all, and now??? ::) ::) ::) ;D ;), seed swaps, addresses flying about.........I think people add info as they feel more secure and much as I'd love to know more about who I'm replying to, I can understand them being bit dubious. I mean, it is a bit of a madhouse, and thank God for that!!
Lottie ;D ;D ;D
Hi ani, well, if it's any help .... I come from a long line of survivors going back millions of years :P
Ani. Quite agree with you. I think there was an earlier post where people though it may be a security problem. Although I don't mind not viewing peoples ages (even that I do find interesting) but I would love to know what part of the country members are from. Lorna From the Fens Cambs but still has her native London accent ;D
Hi, can't find the right buttons to push to change my details LOL
I'm in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Took my half plot on in June and managed to get Spuds, Beetroot and radishes to grow. It's now covered with black plastic as weeds grew better than veg LOL But they say that if weeds grow well then so will veg ;-)
Just taken on another half plot, one that hasn't been touched in 20 years so wish me luck lol
Good luck to you and keep it real :-)
Adam
Sorry Ani,
didn't realise I could do a profile till I read your post! As you can now see I'm on the full stop just past Southampton.Used to grow for a living,now I do it for fun.I fit in 2 lotties and my garden around 4 sons,4dogs and at present 4puppies!
Motherwoman. First vivit to IOW this year. Had a week there. We all loved it, Grandson(10) is quite keen to go again next year. I did post some pics of the Botanical Gardens to the Gallery board.. Lorna.
Hi
Sorry about not updating my profile
I live near Warrington Cheshire but after being messed about by the local council for years I have got a lottie near my Mums in Wigan, its a mess at the moment but the local council have been great delivered old kerbs and flags for free which have been used to make raised beds
Regards
phil
Evening Lorna,
Glad you liked us over here,the pace of life is slower and lots of stuff for the youngsters.Come again,we like appreciative visitors.
I want full details please. Then I might click on a profile and find female, 25-35, single, Lincoln, gorgeous, loves gardening....
I can but dream. ;D
Seriously, if you restrict yourself to nickname, age, gender and nearest town of at least 20,000 people, I would have thought that your security would not be that compromised.
You can add to the 'personal profile' thread in the Shed section. It just won't notify that it's a new topic and peeps will need to remember to look at it.
And new peeps will need to know it's there ???
Goodluck
Got all my stuff om my profile :D
Hmmm and here is lottie calling me a female!!!!!
The_Snail:D
On our Trade forum we have agreed that to include each persons whereabouts (Town/County) on the bottom of the post would help...it does
I am going to add mine right now...if I can remember how to do it
Derek
What a plonker...I have just realised I did it ages ago...Yet another senior moment?
LOL!! So sorry Sexy Snail!! I don't know why I assumed you were a gal!! Am I forgiven yet?? ;D ;)
Lottie
Quote from: Derek on November 13, 2005, 16:33:09
On our Trade forum we have agreed that to include each persons whereabouts (Town/County) on the bottom of the post would help...it does
Good idea. Have modified my .sig accordingly. Now to find out if it worked!
moonbells
Hi I'm Lottie 3 - can you believe I thought that might be an original name - doh. I got an allotment at the end of last year but it was a mare and I covered it with cardboard and manure and now it is growing beautiful luscious looking grass - fortunately another plot next to it came up in March and was a sqaure plot as opposed to a long thin leftover bit. This got dug and sectioned into beds with paths - some by me but mostly by my OH's dad as I managed to get whiplash - soon mended when it came time to plant - funny that. Just as that was full I started eyeing up the next door plot to that one which was very overgrown but had tons of raspberries growing on it - the lady had to move away and now I have three allotments. The first is going to be reserved for a mini orchard and some grapevines, the second is my veggie plot proper and my third is for my permanent stuff and is nearly full of fruit that has emigrated there one way or another and my greenhouse which was moved there for my birthday weekend before last.
Oh yes from Brentwood, 39 .... just completing on flat purchase with OH on 28th this month, three rescue cats and frustratingly passionate about growing things you can eat - which wasn't evident when I met my OH three years ago but which he is just discovering after being an alotment widow this last summer. Didn't know about how to update my profile either but will do.
;D
LOL You are always forgiven :D
The_Snail
i is from doncaster ;)
Hi Sid
So what's Doncaster like?
Lottie 3
I just found your marvellous website yesterday, and added my profile almost immediately. My profile says that I am in Cardiff, but in my heart, I am really a displaced Northerner (or 'Welsh-Wannabe', as I am often called). Any other Cardiffian Newbies out there?
Hi Sam,
What state was your Leckwith plot in, when you took it? I was hoping to get a plot in Tremorfa (Rover Way) but they have been neglected by CCC (as there have been so many shed-thefts and produce is constantly disappearing - I hear that the Travelling Community in that area don't often shop for produce in the Supermarkets!). I now 'commute' to Colchester Avenue (Howardian School), where the security is good, the Allotment Secretary fantastic, and the 'Neighbours' are friendly, jovial, and all to ready to give me the benefit of their experience.
My plot is roughly 16 m square, soggy clay, fortunately covered, but with deep-rooted perennial weeds and an ornamental tree which I am not allowed to interfer with.
Leckwith in good nick?
Hi,
Had our allotment in Surrey for about 3 months now, had not been used for 6 years so have been clearing ready for the spring, removing turf and digging and weeding seems to be all we have done.
Have just prepared an area for some raspberries to go in soon as I have read somewhere on here that now is the time to plant them?
Hope so.
Welcome to A4A Marjrie. We are really lucky to have such a good crowd of people who can solve nearly all the problems and questions that we members may ask..
Enjoy but I always warn newcomers this site is addictive. Best wishes Lorna.
Do I have to say where I am from then??? hehehehe
really enjoyed looking at each stage of your kitchen extension. Lovely,bet you are enjoying the extra room.
For all the Newbies to Allotments 4 All site there was a whole thread, think it was in 'the shed' on personal profiles (put personal profiles) into search and it will come up......................all 17 pages of it. I think it came to a grinding halt cos instead of people putting in their own profiles it became a bit of a chat. Still it makes interesting reading.
The new kitchen is now the centre of the house - we eat in there as a family every day.
All done now (thank god) - now the painting begins
Quote from: cheddarpaul on November 20, 2005, 15:57:28
Do I have to say where I am from then??? hehehehe
I thought you were a cheese fan!
Hello there, a new person here. Â
I got a letter from the council this morning offering me an allotment, I have not even been to see it yet.  Hoping it will be in decent condition but no doubt it will be very overgrown.
The allotment is in Bushy Park, Hampton Hill.  Anybody else there?
Looking forward to chatting to you all.
Hello UG
Good news about your plot. Hope it will be a perfectly well tended idyll ;D
Doubt it though but don't worry just enjoy it and remember it's for fun :)
UG Hi, welcome to A4A. Great site. You will get plenty of advice (and laughs) Good luck
Hi UG!
Welcome aboard. I'm a relative newbie (had my lottie for nearly two months). You got it just at the right time of year, I reckon. Provided you get some dry weather to tidy it up, and do a bit of digging, you'll be all set for Spring.
Let us know how the plot is!
Jimbo (Cardiff)
Hey UG and welcome, let the fun begin!! ;D ;D ;D ;)
Welcome aboard, UG, I'm another A4A new bug and have to admit I'm enjoying it so far. There are some really nice loonies on this site, but they seem friendly enough :D
Just updated mine... I think!!! ???
whooo... it worked ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yes, and welcome to all of you from me too, otherwise know as a crusty old fart, and providing the Bah Humbugs at Christmas ;D
Derekthefox :D
I'mfrom Cardiff ( well I say from ... I live in Cardiff , I'm from mid-wales ) I may be getting an allotment at a site just off Colchester avenue in Cardiff
Hello all ;D
Sara
Hello and welcome to A4A :)
Hi Sara Welcome to the site.. Hope you get your allotment soon. I don'y have an allotment but love my garden. Good luck
hi ani, I'm a newbie too ;D I'm down in exeter Devon. The WET country :'(