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Think its about time to get out and about this Weekend

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infoman Sat 26-Feb-22 04:02:44

considering that most of the U.K. will have decent spells of sunshine over the weekend

JaneJudge Sun 27-Feb-22 18:41:14

we went to the garden centre and then our daughter came home for the afternoon and then we drank ales in the greenhouse and now we are going to watch a film smile happy Sunday

Kate1949 Sun 27-Feb-22 16:48:02

Husband gave the lawns their first mowing today. He said he can't remember ever doing them thus early before. Lawns sounds grand. It isn't. We have a long garden which is in two sections, so two lawns. I showed willing by sweeping up leaves smile

M0nica Sun 27-Feb-22 16:36:18

Back in the garden again to day. Raking leaves - and even cut the front lawn. I only came in because I was running out of steam.

Rosalyn69 Sun 27-Feb-22 11:41:46

We walked our dog along the prom this morning. Beautiful sunshine but very bracing. I felt very virtuous with all that fresh air and exercise. The dog was glad to get bac to the car. ?

Casdon Sun 27-Feb-22 10:49:14

I’ve got squirrels too Espee, but the only thing they’ve eaten is my tulips in pots, which I had to net in the end. Unfortunately they haven’t developed a taste for montbretia, I wish they would as my back’s aching and I haven’t finished yet.

JaneJudge Sun 27-Feb-22 10:31:32

Josieann

I did an hour or so, but had a fight with a tree! Scraped forehead.

ouch, that looks sore sad flowers

JaneJudge Sun 27-Feb-22 10:31:05

It is lovely here today smile

henetha Sun 27-Feb-22 10:29:37

I went to Exeter with my neighbour yesterday, a perfect day. Lunch out first, then we went to the Moon exhibition in Exeter cathedral. The choir were practising, with the organ, and the whole thing was magnificent.

Josieann Sun 27-Feb-22 08:04:28

I need to get out of bed quickly, its sunshine sunshine sunshine here all morning.

Esspee Sun 27-Feb-22 07:53:29

Casdon

My lawn’s in a dreadful state, so I may take your lead and cut the grass Monica, as it would make such a difference. I need to dig out some montbretia as well, it has been left for a few years and I now have a solid clump of bulbs about three feet across which is going to be really hard work to get rid of. Serves me right, but it’s more bearable when the sun’s shining.

Would you like to have my squirrels Casdon? They dig up the montbretia corms and sit delicately peeling them with their teeth before devouring them, every single autumn.

BigBertha1 Sun 27-Feb-22 07:06:17

We love Malham and have done the circuit. We are spending Easter in Skipton so may attempt it again then if my back holds up.

Hetty58 Sat 26-Feb-22 20:43:39

Ouch Josieann! It looks like the tree won. As it was sunny, I found plenty of urgent gardening to do (although it's a tip indoors). I'm off out with family tomorrow, while I can - as I'm very aware of my booster immunity being in decline .

Marydoll Sat 26-Feb-22 19:49:35

Josieann

I did an hour or so, but had a fight with a tree! Scraped forehead.

Oh that looks painful!

diygran Sat 26-Feb-22 19:48:18

bridie54
Another Angus gran here! Do love a bridie but since OHs heart attack have had to avoid.
Love to burn off the calories with a good prune and tidy of garden. But too cold and windy yet to venture out. Will this weather ever end?
Can't complain with these poor folk in Ukraine losing their homes and running for their lives. What a world.

Josieann Sat 26-Feb-22 19:28:30

I did an hour or so, but had a fight with a tree! Scraped forehead.

GillT57 Sat 26-Feb-22 16:26:44

Whitewavemark2

Been out since 10.30 in the garden with breaks for coffee, lunch etc. just come in. Will do more tomorrow.

Pleasantly knackered?

well done! Have a brew and a cupcake. I had a walk around this morning, lots of stuff sprouting, grass certainly needs a cut, plan on spending a couple of mornings in the garden next week, weather permitting.

M0nica Sat 26-Feb-22 16:18:33

Well, I have had a lovely afternoon.The weather was bright and sunny witha cold wind, so I wrapped myself up warmly and went into the front garden and cleared away all the detritus from the storm, twigs, leaves and small branches

Some of the wood I put in the kindling heap in the shed. the rest of it, with the leaves has been put in a big builder's sack to go the tip on Monday.

By the time I finishes the sun was getting big and orange and low and sending oblique shadows and sunlight through the trees lining the road we live in. My hands were warm, but my cheeks rosy from the cold and effort.

I am now back indoors and DH is making a nice cup of tea. Bliss!!

Sarnia Sat 26-Feb-22 15:28:19

Litter picking for me today. My neighbour has injured her knee so I am on my own with this today. Tomorrow will be gardening day. Such a contrast to last weekend.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 26-Feb-22 14:59:13

Been out since 10.30 in the garden with breaks for coffee, lunch etc. just come in. Will do more tomorrow.

Pleasantly knackered?

sharon103 Sat 26-Feb-22 14:30:53

The sun's out but it's too cold and windy here for gardening.
I have looked at the weeds when I've been out to feed the birds though. smile

BlueBalou Sat 26-Feb-22 14:18:39

It’s really chilly here, I only gardened for an hour ☹️, now I’m trying to warm up under my heated throw and DDog (who clearly thinks it’s for her benefit)
I have someone coming Wednesday to see if they can help me out with the garden, I do hope he will!

Parsley3 Sat 26-Feb-22 13:30:42

I have just spent an hour in the garden tidying up. The rhubarb is sprouting and needed a bit of TLC. The weather is a bit grey but not cold.

Hipsy Sat 26-Feb-22 11:49:28

We did the Malham circuit last June, Lizzies
Isn't Janet's Foss a delight?
I've just had an hours sunny gardening

What are you doing infoman?

Wheniwasyourage Sat 26-Feb-22 11:41:55

Just wait until I break off my bit, Purplepixie, then I'll hand it over.

Purplepixie Sat 26-Feb-22 11:38:01

Too cold here for gardening. Pass me the chocolate…………..