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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... .... I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Keep the door closed or put up a barrier. I keep them out of the greenhouse when I leave the door open by putting a piece of glass across the opening. It could be a piece of wood or some netting, they get the message. Mary |
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"Judith in France" wrote in message news:4bd091e1-dd4c-4731-813c- If anyone does Bobbie, Mary will know, she is an expert on chickens. She's not. She just has bumbling experience :-) Mary |
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from Judith in France contains these words: Oh that's good, we won't have to fill you in then. It's a pity you haven't posted before as you too have some gardening knowledge, I'm sure we will all benefit from, what about posting posting the link to your garden that's on the other group that you and I post to? Posters here would enjouy that, they love seeing new gardens, voyers some of them lol Ar. Us loikes peeping at Jezebels. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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"Judith in France" wrote in message ... On Jul 8, 8:08 pm, Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H Welcome Gordon to what I think is one of the nicest group on usenet, you should enjoy some of the garden stuff on here, there are some real experts, not me I hasten to add even though I have my own personal urg badge with golden slippers embroidered thereon, no doubt someone will fill you in on how I got that :-) I have a personal urg badge but I think it has a watering can on it. Can't remember where it is though ... I should tell you the story about old people and their good memories. Nothing wrong with their memories, you know, it's their retri ... um ... Something tells me I've said that before! I usually have. .. There is an expert here for just about anything you want to know and advice is given freely and in a very friendly manner, though watch out for that Rusty, he comes from Norfolk lol A Grockle, eh? I didn't know that. I've better be more careful what I say! Mary |
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Mary Fisher wrote:
"Bobbie" wrote in message ... ... I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Keep the door closed or put up a barrier. I keep them out of the greenhouse when I leave the door open by putting a piece of glass across the opening. It could be a piece of wood or some netting, they get the message. Mary I keep chickens Mary. Only a few but Biddy is a speckled hen that we rescued. She was more or less a family pet and spent a lot of time in the house. Although my hens are free range, they don't tend to come near the house. Biddy on the other hand has proven that no barrier is too much. She lies in wait....gg Even Benji the dog who normally ignores her, gets fed up with her cosying up.I love her to bits but she will lay her eggs anywhere, and each day is like Easter. Hunt the egg. It puts her at risk too from critters. I had hope there was something like, dare I say, salt on the tail? Bobbie. |
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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Bobbie" wrote in message ... ... I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Keep the door closed or put up a barrier. I keep them out of the greenhouse when I leave the door open by putting a piece of glass across the opening. It could be a piece of wood or some netting, they get the message. Mary I keep chickens Mary. Only a few but Biddy is a speckled hen that we rescued. She was more or less a family pet and spent a lot of time in the house. Although my hens are free range, they don't tend to come near the house. Biddy on the other hand has proven that no barrier is too much. She lies in wait....gg Even Benji the dog who normally ignores her, gets fed up with her cosying up.I love her to bits but she will lay her eggs anywhere, and each day is like Easter. Hunt the egg. It puts her at risk too from critters. I had hope there was something like, dare I say, salt on the tail? That's slugs! A sufficient barrier will keep out the most persisten pest :-) Even children. Mary |
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Rusty Hinge 2 wrote:
The message from Bobbie contains these words: This B is listening. but sadly can't help. I have been busy studying a Planting Calendar posted elsewhere. I shall store all the knowledge and then totally overwhelm my man when I recite it later. I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Put it in the pantry? LOL. Hello Rusty, nice to meet you. If she doesn't watch it she will end up as Sunday dinner.g Bobbie |
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from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: A Grockle, eh? I didn't know that. I've better be more careful what I say! Thet yew hed, missus. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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In message , Mary Fisher
writes Don't bother trying to remember, if you're going to remember you will, if you're not you won't. Or it might come back in bed. Surely at our age we have the confidence not to need to know? Anything! We can just nod sagely and say that with age comes wisdom - the wisdom to keep quiet. Mary Nod -- Gordon H |
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In message , Mary Fisher
writes "Judith in France" wrote in message news:4bd091e1-dd4c-4731-813c- If anyone does Bobbie, Mary will know, she is an expert on chickens. She's not. She just has bumbling experience :-) Mary An Apiarist as well, Eh? -- Gordon H |
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In message , Rusty Hinge
2 writes The message from Gordon H contains these words: In message , Mary Fisher writes "Gordon H" wrote Friends and family are fascinated by my recollection of simple anecdotes from my past. Their eyes glaze over in admiration... Funny, I've experienced that too. Mary Then there's the co-worker who arrives back from a fortnight's holiday and her story starts where she got out of the bath on the day of departure. With demonstrations? I don't know, I was out of the door before she pulled the plug. :-) -- Gordon H |
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On Jul 9, 6:12 pm, Judith in France
wrote: On Jul 8, 8:08 pm, Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H Welcome Gordon to what I think is one of the nicest group on usenet, you should enjoy some of the garden stuff on here, there are some real experts, not me I hasten to add even though I have my own personal urg badge with golden slippers embroidered thereon, no doubt someone will fill you in on how I got that :-) . There is an expert here for just about anything you want to know and advice is given freely and in a very friendly manner, though watch out for that Rusty, he comes from Norfolk lol Judith Gordon I don't think you have seen my welcome to you to urg, I hope you will keep on posting on gardening stuff, most of us are friends of long standing here and I know they will make you welcome. I wonder if Google posted my original message, come in Sacha or Mary or Rusty et al? Judith |
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On Jul 9, 10:16 pm, Sacha wrote:
On 9/7/08 22:06, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On Jul 9, 6:12 pm, Judith in France wrote: On Jul 8, 8:08 pm, Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H Welcome Gordon to what I think is one of the nicest group on usenet, you should enjoy some of the garden stuff on here, there are some real experts, not me I hasten to add even though I have my own personal urg badge with golden slippers embroidered thereon, no doubt someone will fill you in on how I got that :-) . There is an expert here for just about anything you want to know and advice is given freely and in a very friendly manner, though watch out for that Rusty, he comes from Norfolk lol Judith Gordon I don't think you have seen my welcome to you to urg, I hope you will keep on posting on gardening stuff, most of us are friends of long standing here and I know they will make you welcome. I wonder if Google posted my original message, come in Sacha or Mary or Rusty et al? Judith Yes, I have it. Some posts have skipped for me but I saw that one. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Oh? I'm sure Gordon would have had the good manners to acknowledge it if he had seen it, don't you? Judith |
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On 9/7/08 22:28, in article
, "Judith in France" wrote: On Jul 9, 10:16 pm, Sacha wrote: On 9/7/08 22:06, in article , "Judith in France" wrote: On Jul 9, 6:12 pm, Judith in France wrote: On Jul 8, 8:08 pm, Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H Welcome Gordon to what I think is one of the nicest group on usenet, you should enjoy some of the garden stuff on here, there are some real experts, not me I hasten to add even though I have my own personal urg badge with golden slippers embroidered thereon, no doubt someone will fill you in on how I got that :-) . There is an expert here for just about anything you want to know and advice is given freely and in a very friendly manner, though watch out for that Rusty, he comes from Norfolk lol Judith Gordon I don't think you have seen my welcome to you to urg, I hope you will keep on posting on gardening stuff, most of us are friends of long standing here and I know they will make you welcome. I wonder if Google posted my original message, come in Sacha or Mary or Rusty et al? Judith Yes, I have it. Some posts have skipped for me but I saw that one. -- Sachahttp://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon Oh? I'm sure Gordon would have had the good manners to acknowledge it if he had seen it, don't you? Judith Of course. But wait a while. Things do appear at different times on different servers. Sometimes I see answers to questions when I haven't seen the questions. Anyhow, I'm sure Gordon knows by now that anyone asking for gardening help is welcome here. I wonder if he has gold slippers. ;-)) -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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