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@Obelix-Vendée you will rarely/never see the words 'efficient' and 'council' in the same article in the UK. Following work at the end of our road by one of utility companies, the tarmac fill was breaking up within a couple of weeks. I reported it, and somebody bodged tarmac into the deepest...

That’s kind of you. Let me see what I find today and will let you know.

They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.

The wind is keeping away the fog, there are patches of blue sky among the fast moving clouds, 11c but feeling 7c

Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler room, will see if any come up ok with the added warmth. I assume it's still not too late for them....

Two 90-year-old mates, Frank and Albert, had been friends their whole lives. They played football together every Saturday for decades and never missed a match.One day it became clear Albert was nearing the end. Frank visited him every day in hospital.During one visit Frank said, "Albert,...

Good morning all. Hard luck getting a cold, @Tui34 - lots about at the moment.Went to Knit & Natter yesterday morning, which was fun. We have a lady who recently joined the group, who is an amazingly talented knitter. She's been copying the complicated patterns in the Aran jumper fronts &...

Couldnt do much yesterday, but managed to do a few garden crafts. l had an old wicker laundry basket that was coming apart & l had seen a picture on internet where the semi circle canes were weaved to make a plant support..l made one for my tree peony & it works perfectly & looks really good....

Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.

Rhododendron.