Allotments 4 All

I have lots of gardening related books on my Christmas list and I also want a purple trug, like those on Gardeners World. But if I could have absolutely anything, apart from world peace and good health for me and my family of course, then I would like our own personal driver with a van who could take us to all the local Garden Centres and Nurseries that we don't have access to, since we don't have a car.  

So sorry to hear about your break-in  Jethro. It is so rotton isn't it when things like this happen and you have had your fair share this year. Lets hope next year is better!  :)  busy_lizzie

Hi again! Just read Margarets' posting and wanted to pass on my good wishes and hopes that things work out on the job front for her husband. It is a worrying time when you don't have a job, but especially at Christmas when the emphasis is on jollity and having a good time.  I know it is hard getting in the mood when your circumstances are uncertain.

Even though it is risky giving up your job, I am sure it will be well worth it for his emotional well being not to have to go through that stress everyday which sooner or later would affect his health.  Who knows what great opportunities are around the corner for him in the New Year.  He has opened a door for better things to happen in his life, and with a bit of luck and positive thought they will.   All the Best. :)  busy_lizzie

Me again!  Just noticed I have just had my first Christmas Present.  Hey!  :-[  ;D I am a Full Member *** busy_lizziel

I too noticed how we allotmentiers all asked for practical things.I also noticed quite a lot of similar characteristics in the thread we did on profiles.Perhaps iwe should do one on our star signs to see if any one sign is dominant.Mine is Taurus.

Hi bb

Mine is VIRGO.........!!!  ::)



How absurd is that !!  ;)  ;D

And mine is Aires  :o

Whaddya mean I'm bossy ...........  ::)

And note to Margaret.  My cousin gave up his office job due to stress and decided to do what he had always wanted to do.  Become a gardener.  He advertised in the paper and got a few jobs (he is very knowledgeable and proficient, understands grafting and all that stuff).

He was recommended by word of mouth, and now ten years down the line employs 5 people!!

Best wishes.

Hi,  I think I should swap with you Diane as I am a Leo, you know glamorous, witty, leader of Men etc.,  ;D if only!  If I am honest I am more the Virgo type.  busy_lizzie

...I'm a gemini
    ...........but I'm in two minds about it !
  
 For Christmas I' d like.........
        ...a new tree for the garden
        ... a greenhouse
        ... a miracle device to stop cats pooing where they're not supposed to
        .... Oh and lots of lovely smelly bath stuff to soak my weary bones after working in the garden

For Christmas I would like:

A full time gardener with long curly hair and Byronesque looks clad in moleskin trousers and a fine linen shirt and his own potting shed ....... complete with personalised dibber  ::)

And a flatscreen monitor on a purely practical level  :D

Can I have a share of his dibber ....... please!!!!

Certainly not Robin!

It's got my name written on it.

OMG, reminds me of one of Hugh's jokes  ........ :o

...... perhaps you could rent it out, once you've worn the name off....

... Yes very similar to one of the great man's latest......

Ah, So you have a personal tutor as well?

Puts himself about a bit doesn't he  :o :o :o

    I think we're his cyber- harem........

Hi Margaret,

Just read your post and I think your husband did the right thing too but I know how worried you'll be until he finds something else. I just wanted to send you both my best wishes in the hope that he will soon have a job that he will enjoy more than his last one. Try to keep your chin up and have a good Christmas. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you both!

Bit like 1001 nights and the Sheikh from Arbabi .....

After you with the mufti Robin ............

I`m getting the 1891 census disc and I can`t wait!  :D

He is two timing me behind the bike shed??!!! :o

Hey Sue, I just looked at the latest postings & wondered who 'suet' was ??? ;D

Looking forward to you contributing to the sometime 'useless but fascinating snippets' thread which Eric occasionally posts ::) - Lishka

QuoteAh, So you have a personal tutor as well?

Puts himself about a bit doesn't he  :o :o :o

Not 'arf, he does  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D - Lish

Hugh, O Mighty One, is there any room left behind the bike sheds should recently joined members ??? wish to join? - Lishka