Joys of Spring

Thinkng of you tromorrow supernana. All the best for recovery.

I'm sure everything will go swimmingly super and you'll be back on form in no time at all. We'll be thinking about you

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, super. I'll think of you while I'm slogging up Ben Cleuch! x

You will look lovely in theatre super! And you can look forward to seeing your wild rose in bloom, maybe in about six weeks. I hope all goes well tomorrow. ((((hug))))

Had long soak in very hot bath. Emerged all rosy-glowed. Putting hair in rollers [for trip to you know where] and, lo and behold, I spied the above mentioned wild rose. The hurricane made major modifications to some parts of the wild wood...the garland is in bloom and has been relocated a short distance from it's original location. It was a sight to gladden the heart.

I'm signing off for a few days. You'll not be too far from my thoughts. Thanks for all your support. Take good care of yourselves and each other.

The wild rose that twines between the branches of the ancient woodland tree, just beyond our fence, has burst into bright green leaf. In time, the roses will resemble an exceedingly long necklace. The bluebell leaves are up and ready to go. These, together with wild yellow iris, will carpet long stretches of land along the peninsula.

Just noticed that the old damson tree at the end of the garden is blossoming. It is usually in full bloom on my son's birthday which is a fortnight today. Around here the magnolias are at their wonderful best, though I don't have one.

duw? That's a good one!

Yes, butty is off on her travels – in Britain I think. Not sure when she's duw back.

Oh, I'm going to miss the bluebells. Depending on what the weather does in the next couple of weeks.
A bit of a wrench heading off south of the equator at this time of year. Shall try to organise things better in future. Anyone know what Butternut is up to? gone all quiet. I pm-ed her too... Is she off visiting/being visited?

They go very deep and I have tried to get rid of them, but arthritic shoulders make it difficult. However, I have acquired a gardener and he may be able to do the job.

Could you dig them up bit by bit, dry out the bulbs and trash them?

The woods at Dalguise were carpeted with Real bluebell leaves last weekend. Next month the whole area will be blue and beautiful. Argyll is well-endowed with real bluebells as well — whole hillsides of them. Gorgeous! We are very lucky.

oo-er!

That's the problem, bags, I am fairly certain that they are the Spanish invaders.

Are the ones in your garden 'English' or 'Spanish' bluebells, annobel?

First few flowers of wild plum blossom opening here but the bluebells (Endymion non-scriptus) have a bit to go yet before they flower.

I saw my first bluebells yesterday. Not in my garden where they are simply a nuisance, threatening to over-run everything.

I've seen two lots of bluebells out! That is very early.

My daughter from London visited us in Wales last weekend. She went for a walk in the hills and came back most excited with photos" Look at all these toads -- Mummies carrying a baby on their backs" When she got home she put the photos on Facebook. Her nephew (my Grandson) pointed out "they're not mummies and babies, Auntie, -its the mating season. The female toad is much smaller than the male," She was a bit red-faced!

Jings Your quote is perfect.
bagitha there is no sound sweeter than the laughter of children
nanchrissy Indeed I am...^all woman^...and happy to be so...

Love that, jings, though I'd forgotten it. Thanks. The kids have had months of cold, wet weather and not being able to play outside much so they've all gone a bit mad and drunk on sunshine. Stuff the regular mealtime rules!! The garden is great for kids as there are loads of dens inside bushes and trees, slopes to roll down, and not a lot they can damage.

It's a take on some prose from 'Under Milk Wood - just looked it up on Google - I prefer Jingl's version

Super, don't forget to pack some sexy nighties, then they'll know you're all woman!!

love it

What a lovely quote Jings. Haven't heard that one before but I will remember it and pass it on

It's a long time since since I had a garden full of shrieking kids! Sigh!