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Post by isabella on Oct 25, 2007 17:44:48 GMT
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I had a letter this morning to say that I had won the Best Bedding Border competition in Garden Answers - I am bursting with excitement and just had to tell someone ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D I have won prizes to the value of £1920.00 All I did was to send some photos - I must admit that I was pleased with my border ;D   Thanks for listening ;D P.S. My 3 tier basket stand is is the final 5 for judging by readers of the Garden News paper ;D  I have been feeling a bit down and this has really cheered me up!
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 25, 2007 17:57:07 GMT
Isabella that's wonderful, congratulations you must be over the moon, what an achievement. Your bedding looks fantastic and that basket stand is brilliant. Well done I'm so excited for you:)
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Post by Rosefriend on Oct 25, 2007 18:02:24 GMT
Congratulations Isabella - you have done it again - absolutely marvellous. You and your OH have really earned it.
Rosefriend
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 18:22:12 GMT
wow how fantastic.
well done you clever bunny.
your border is truely stunning and you deserve it for all the work you have obviuosly put in.
xxxx
well done again.
xx
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Post by isabella on Oct 25, 2007 18:24:08 GMT
Thankyou - I really am over the moon ;D
I just can't stop entering competitions ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Oct 25, 2007 18:29:24 GMT
well, whatever you do Isabella, dont stop gardening, will you? Your garden is a testament to you love, dedication and hard work. You thoroughly deserve to be acknowledged. Many, many congratulations.
BTW, mine's a double scotch in the Diggit - of course! ;D
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Post by isabella on Oct 25, 2007 18:31:50 GMT
Thankyou shrubrose ;D
Enjoy your double scotch ;D
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Post by Weeterrier on Oct 25, 2007 19:22:59 GMT
It looks like you were a worthy winner, your border is absolutely lovely. Well done  Just my colour scheme ;D |
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Post by Barbara on Oct 25, 2007 19:34:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 19:40:06 GMT
Wow ! How utterly brilliant !!
Well deserved Pam. It looks really great.
What are the prizes then ?
FA x
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Post by isabella on Oct 25, 2007 20:08:36 GMT
Thankyou ;D The prizes are
£120.00 patio set + £380.00 Focus vouchers
£300.00 vouchers for Hayloft plants
Petrol mower worth £660.00
Wilkinson tools to the value of £370.00
£50.00 Suttons seeds vouchers
£15.00 starter kit Link-a-board
and the RHS Encyclopedia of Perennials
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 20:46:49 GMT
Well done Pam (and Barry ), it's a beautiful border and the prize is justly deserved!! Just the kind of news you need if you've been feeling abit down (shall I post a Bettys cake to cheer you up?) I'll have a quick look at Suttons on line and see what you can treat us too ;D......only joking!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 20:52:31 GMT
wow what a fab prize .you must be very pleased. i can just imagine how your garden will be next year!!!!!!!  even more stunning.!!!! |
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Post by purplejulia on Oct 25, 2007 21:37:45 GMT
Well done - you will have fun spending the Focus vouchers as there are loads of good deals at the moment!
The borders are beautiful and well coordinated - prize well deserved! Congratulations!
PJ
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 23:03:47 GMT
I have won prizes to the value of £1920.00 I have been feeling a bit down and this has really cheered me up! Wow! Amazing as ever. I too have been a bit down and your pictures alone cheered me up.....just don't send me a bill for £1,920.00!!!!!! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 23:16:12 GMT
there seems to be quite a few people feeling down round these parts. i hope you are ok captain. big hug for you. xxxx |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2007 23:31:01 GMT
'Tis apparently the Status Quo.....Down, down, deeper and down ;D I'm sure there's a few Gold Bars in there somewhere...... Sorry Pam! I'm been typically frivolous on your special thread, which means you really have cheered us all up  Wow! That border..... |
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Post by isabella on Oct 26, 2007 3:48:55 GMT
Thanks Everyone ;D It must be the weather,time of year etc. that makes us feel a bit low - Love to everyone feeling like me  Pam x I have cheered up a bit now though ;D Won't say 'no' to a Betty's cake GH |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2007 6:59:56 GMT
Well done Pam ;D You are truly an inspiration to all. Sara |
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Post by carolann on Oct 26, 2007 7:43:21 GMT
To Isabella and Barry  congratulations on your win, you both deserve it your garden is fab. Cheers.  Carol. |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Oct 26, 2007 7:49:41 GMT
Absolutely marvelous, Pam - but don't get complascent, there's still the hurdle and formality of the real 'biggy' - the GWD 'best hanging basket'!
No, really, well done... you and the OH will be rightly thrilled. I'm slightly thrilled myself ...
OM.
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Post by prodigal gardener on Oct 26, 2007 7:55:36 GMT
Hey, congratulations. Beautiful flowers.
x
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Post by isabella on Oct 26, 2007 18:36:44 GMT
Thanks Everyone ;D ;D ;D
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Post by skarloey on Oct 26, 2007 18:47:06 GMT
They've all said it already Pam, very well done. ;D I'm so pleased for you and Barry. Enjoy your prizes.  And just to say again, they borders really are very beautiful. ;D |
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Post by isabella on Oct 26, 2007 19:03:00 GMT
Thankyou Skarloey ;D I hope I can make them as lovely next Summer  |
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Post by 4pygmies on Oct 27, 2007 6:28:01 GMT
Oh Isabella I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pleased for you! What a fantastic achievement - and what nice prizes!! But thoroughly deserved. VERY well done to the both of you.....lots of pictures of your prizes please! Gosh....aren't you CLEVER?? |
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Post by Tig on Oct 27, 2007 10:26:08 GMT
Fantastic for you Isabella - and so well deserved - who would'nt love to have borders that looked like yours, and your lawns will be even more stunning next year with a £660 mower going over them! ;D x Tig
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Post by Pip on Oct 27, 2007 11:19:14 GMT
Very well done Isabella, your really do deserve to have won, your borders are beautiful. Congratulations.
Pip
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Post by andy on Oct 27, 2007 11:42:36 GMT
Absolutely superb and very well deserved....although i must say i preferred your brighter display from last year.
Congrats
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2007 13:18:54 GMT
It looks fantastic .... congratulations ;D
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;D 
Pam x
