Well the incessant rain finally stopped last night thank goodness and today's been dry but gloomy. OH went off in the old Austin for a rally in...
I was incensed by the Amazon delivery driver who lobbed a cardboard box containing a Xmas present over our locked back garden gate onto a black...
Thankfully, it didn't rain today so I was able to do a few gardening jobs, trying to sweep very soggy leaves off the terrace which had blocked the...
I like that design Dan. As you say, you might want to raise the height of the fence but that shouldn't be a problem?As for infilling the void...
Could you try soaking the whole thing in very hot water, it may soften the plastic enough for you to then be able to unscrew it? Otherwise I'd...
That's a blow @Ladybird4 but you are right, we do have to be philosophical about the house building. At the moment we have fields on the hill...
I agree, that first photo would be the ideal spot. Could you (a) poke a stick underneath to see if it hits anything solid and/or (b) get a...
It will be interesting to see whether the NHS improves or not after 1800 staff from NHS England are made redundant soon.
Ouch @redstar, I remember when you broke your wrist badly, too bad it's still giving you trouble occasionally.It's been a lovely very warm...
Fortunately it's been a very warm (16c) dry and sunny day so I was able to meander up and down the garden to do odd jobs, reducing the height of...
@Penny-Forthem, I think £695 is about what I paid per crown earlier this year or thereabouts at my private dentist. Mine are zirconia.Don't...
My thought was building the steps going down on the outside wall of the left hand side of the patio, although you'd have to resite the existing...
Our steps from the terrace down to the garden are turned sideways so if you decide to go down the route of making new ones, you could do the same...
Hello folks,Hope the dentist appointment goes ok @Penny_Forthem.I echo Obelix's thoughts on dresses, I'd far rather wear something loose than...
@Dan1981, I think the bamboo looks good there and goes nicely with the pampas grass behind it. If you can raise the height of that bed, as you...
Goodnight @Ladybird4. I agree, it would be good to have Goldenily34 posting again or some indication as to what has happened.I've had an...
I'm trying to do the same @wiseowl but the rain has rather stopped procedures lately. I've just bought a packet of wallpaper paste which Pete?...
Goodness @Obelix-Vendée, that technique would definitely make me cross-eyed, my eyesight is getting worse for close up sewing, even with glasses....
@Capt Slog, I'm very sorry to read your post, it's not going to be an easy time for you.I doubt whether any snowdrops will be in flower just now...
Same here @Logan and I really, really need to do some weeding.Glad you're pleased with your new fencing @Plantminded.
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