Hello from west coast Ireland

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  1. Leadbelly

    Leadbelly Gardener

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    Hello to all, a complete newbie here although I signed on some time back I did not get a chance to start my gardening adventure until a few months ago. I came to Ireland from Lincolnshire about 10 years ago with the best intentions to take it easy. The only thing I can tell you is the grass is greener. I managed to get a tunnel up last year, fencing, paths, lawn and some stone work. My wife loves the flower side of things she has grown a fantastic meadow/cottage garden and I am trying my hand at veg.

    Russ
     
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  2. Slinky

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    Welcome to G.c LeadBelly,make yourself at home:D:D:D
     
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  3. The Nut

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    Good morning and Hi Leadbelly. Welcome to Gc :thumb:
     
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    :thumb: Hi Leadbelly, Welcome to GC... Come on in & make yourself at home..!!:D
     
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    Paladin Gardening...A work of Heart

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    Hello Leadbelly:) You live in a wonderful place...We have friends near Westport and happy memories of our time there:thumb:Welcome!
     
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    "Leadbelly" Luv that name. welcome..
     
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    Good evening, Russ, and welcome.:thumb:
     
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    Welcome to g c Russ.
     
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    Hello Russ,

    Welcome to the forum, I hope you like it here.

    Regards
     
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  10. fmay

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    Welcome - the West coast is the only place we have been to in Ireland. We were amazed by how long the miles were when we were travelling:)
     
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    Thankyou all for the very warm welcome, hello Nick I also live in Mayo not in Westport but I can see Croagh Patrick from our house. Hello Fmay yes a country mile here is something else. I have to say I am trying to follow country life here and starting to live of the land. I fish the sea from the beach and rocks sometimes out on a boat when the offer comes my way. I shoot for all my local farmers who are only to happy to see me, I eat what I shoot and control vermin. This year adding attempting to grow my own veg I also have to admit I really enjoy digging, sorry I am starting to on abit now.

    Russ.
     
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    Hello and welcome Russ.

    went to Ireland for the first time in my life and I think it is a beautiful country.
     
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    hello and a warm welcome to G,C....:thumb:
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    Hello to west coast Ireland. If I can figure out how to load pictures here I would send you pictures of my heath and heather slope, I am proud of. You have them over there don't you?

    Welcome to the garden.
     
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