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31-01-2013, 03:12 PM
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Spring on the way?
This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with
new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. |
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31-01-2013, 04:18 PM
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"David Hill" wrote in message
... This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. In our garden a few minutes ago ... http://www.myalbum.com/Album-P6TYAT4...-of-Other.html Mike -- .................................... I'm an Angel, honest ! The horns are there just to keep the halo straight. .................................... |
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31-01-2013, 06:11 PM
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:12:03 +0000, David Hill
wrote: This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. At the other end, it's breezy with the odd gust but nothing like you've had at your end. Showery and mainly sunny today but if the forecast is to be believed we're in for a relatively dry week here. Though it looks wetter where you are. I hope the fallen tree didn't involve collateral damage to anything though still a bind to have to chop it up for "disposal". It's also surprisingly warm - t-shirt weather when it's not raining and even in the rain I've been wearing the lightest jacket I have. Quite a few crocus in flower, no sign at all of daffs or snowdrops. Lots of tulip leaves about 3-4" above ground. Noticed what appear to be several clumps of bluebells leafing happily where, last year, there were no bluebells which is a bit odd. Will have to wait and see if they are in fact bluebells or some other invader. Conversely, popped into Bridgend Lidl today and they still have a small pile of snow in the corner of their car park! Cheers, Jake ======================================= Urgling from the East End of Swansea Bay where sometimes it's raining and sometimes it's not. |
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31-01-2013, 07:53 PM
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"David Hill" wrote ...
This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. I haven't got on to my allotment for months other than some cropping. Being Thames clay/silt it's much too wet to stand on the soil or dig and the grass road through the site is under water with 6 inch deep ruts where some have tried to drive. Must admit I'm beginning to be concerned that it won't get dug before planting time, does rice mind that? :-) -- Regards. Bob Hobden. Posted to this Newsgroup from the W of London, UK |
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31-01-2013, 10:21 PM
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01-02-2013, 02:06 PM
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On 2013-01-31 14:12:03 +0000, David Hill said:
This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. The climbing roses are putting out shoots, the Akebia quinata alba is budding, one of the prunus (unknown) has some fuzzy green on it. The Rosa banksiae lutea which has taken a beating over two winters is now in leaf bud with flower buds appearing to be alongside them! Some daffs are out on the drive. Magnolia Butterflies has fat, furry buds. The signs are hopeful! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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01-02-2013, 04:46 PM
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On Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:12:03 +0000, David Hill
wrote: This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. I have a few hellebore buds up on 6 inch stems. Pam in Bristol |
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02-02-2013, 12:19 PM
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The snowdrops here are 90% out in swathes, and we are a fairly cold part of
the country in late winter/early spring. First daff not far away (Rignvelds Early Sensation) "David Hill" wrote in message ... This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. |
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02-02-2013, 12:54 PM
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On 2013-02-02 11:50:07 +0000, Martin said:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:19:19 -0000, "eurofeeds" wrote: The snowdrops here are 90% out in swathes, and we are a fairly cold part of the country in late winter/early spring. First daff not far away (Rignvelds Early Sensation) "David Hill" wrote in message ... This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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02-02-2013, 01:05 PM
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On 2013-02-02 12:00:41 +0000, Martin said:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:54:54 +0000, Sacha wrote: On 2013-02-02 11:50:07 +0000, Martin said: snip "David Hill" wrote in message ... This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... 15 knots wind here Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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02-02-2013, 01:55 PM
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On 2013-02-02 12:10:26 +0000, Martin said:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:05:17 +0000, Sacha wrote: On 2013-02-02 12:00:41 +0000, Martin said: On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 11:54:54 +0000, Sacha wrote: On 2013-02-02 11:50:07 +0000, Martin said: snip "David Hill" wrote in message ... This morning I found one white crocus in flower and a climbing rose with new shoots on it, some almost an inch long whilst other buds are showing signs of swelling. A couple of daffs have good buds on them but they haven't turned down yet and as for my snow drops, I found a few yesterday about half an inch out of the ground. I also found that a Poplar tree around 15 year old blew down in the night. We had winds gusting to around 70mph around 4 to 5am and again around 9am, now it's down to just under 50 mph. I don't suppose that all the rain we have had has helped, the last few days have given us another 1.9 inches, and it's still running from the fields above us. David @ the wet and windy end of Swansea Bay. Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... 15 knots wind here Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! No photos of you in a bikini "flaunting yourself" in semi tropical weather? :-P Trust me. That would empty Devon faster than an earthquake! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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02-02-2013, 02:36 PM
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Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with
hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... 15 knots wind here Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! No photos of you in a bikini "flaunting yourself" in semi tropical weather? :-P Just be careful what you say about Sacha in her bikini, she didn't react well to comments in the past. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps13b730d1.jpg |
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02-02-2013, 03:00 PM
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On 2013-02-02 13:36:34 +0000, David Hill said:
Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... 15 knots wind here Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! No photos of you in a bikini "flaunting yourself" in semi tropical weather? :-P Just be careful what you say about Sacha in her bikini, she didn't react well to comments in the past. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps13b730d1.jpg Ah.......once upon a time......! Honestly, David, you nearly gave me a heart attack! I wondered what on earth I was going to see then!! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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02-02-2013, 07:47 PM
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On Saturday, 2 February 2013 14:00:36 UTC, Sacha wrote:
On 2013-02-02 13:36:34 +0000, David Hill said: Winter is back. The wind is from the north. Everything was white with hail ten minutes ago, before it melted. It is 3C. Bright sunshine, very tiny breeze, green fields, 7C... 15 knots wind here Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! No photos of you in a bikini "flaunting yourself" in semi tropical weather? :-P Just be careful what you say about Sacha in her bikini, she didn't react well to comments in the past. http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps13b730d1.jpg Ah.......once upon a time......! Honestly, David, you nearly gave me a heart attack! I wondered what on earth I was going to see then!! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk You never seem to get any older. Rod |
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02-02-2013, 10:08 PM
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On 2013-02-02 20:56:45 +0000, Martin said:
On Sat, 2 Feb 2013 12:55:47 +0000, Sacha wrote: snip Your part of the world is quite tropical :-) Let's not go mad...! No photos of you in a bikini "flaunting yourself" in semi tropical weather? :-P Trust me. That would empty Devon faster than an earthquake! I wouldn't dare to suggest that :-) Very wise! -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon www.helpforheroes.org.uk |
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