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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 11, 2007 14:58:50 GMT
I would expect it to be covered although I am not familiar with TSB.
It doesn't necessarily put up the premium unless your policy has a no claim discount scale.
Why don't you just ask the question - you've nothing to lose?
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 11, 2007 15:00:31 GMT
Im on the case Mick, thanks for caring  Cacti are safe btw. |
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 11, 2007 15:05:51 GMT
You're welcome. Let me know.
(Iwas really only worrying about the cacti of course).
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 11, 2007 15:06:45 GMT
You're welcome. Let me know. (Iwas really only worrying about the cacti of course). I know that.  |
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Post by piggingardener on Jan 11, 2007 15:20:15 GMT
Sweetie
I've just posted a suggestion re your greenhouse on the other chat thread.
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Post by Plocket on Jan 11, 2007 15:56:07 GMT
You should be allowed to make ONE claim without the premiums going up surely? Oh where's Mick our resident Insurance expert???
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Post by mickthecactus on Jan 11, 2007 15:57:25 GMT
Thats what I said but if it is based on a no claim discount basis it won't work.
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Post by Rosefriend on Jan 12, 2007 10:46:37 GMT
And secondly, Dutchy has done a lovely garden diary I wonder if that's something we could have along with the lovely garden photos and comments threads, but as a new personal thread - if people wanted of course. That way we can make notes of what we've done in the garden and when. Other people might get ideas from the diaries, and at the very least it will be useful to look back over next year. Hi Plocket and anyone else interested in having a personal thread in the form of a diary. In My Garden/Allotments the actual garden threads have been made into Sticky threads, whilst the comment threads per person are floating. We suggest that anyone wanting to have a Garden Diary should either start on their own Comments thread or open one new thread called "X's Garden Diary 2007" for example. Hope that this helps. OM/Rosefriend |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 10:53:50 GMT
Thanks! Perfect timing so I can start on about my wormery!!!
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 12, 2007 11:20:15 GMT
I've just been for a walk round the garden to have a check round and to put some bits out for the birds. It's amazing how much stuff is shooting
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 11:28:38 GMT
Yes it feels rather spring-like out there doesn't it? I can't believe I've got a snap dragon flowering at the same time as my Witch Hazel!!!
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 11:47:04 GMT
My summer flowering jasmine has flower buds on it, and the roses havent given up flowering since last summer, although some are doing it without leaves, which looks peculiar.  My indoor Hyacinths have begun to flower, and smell fabulous! And my Amaryllis are going great guns now... the light levels have improved significantly the last few days even with this weather, and it was still fairly light at 4.45 yesterday, so perhaps that is what is encouraging plants to put on this growth? |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 11:55:13 GMT
Well the days are gradually getting longer but I don't think it's only that - the weather really does seem unusually warm for this time of year - and that's said by a Southerner now in the north-ish part of the country!
I've been watching the birds today - they seem to be about much more in the last week or so, so perhaps they think spring is here too. Great tits, blue tits, robins and blackbirds in particular.
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 12:06:13 GMT
When you think about it a calendar is an artificial way to look at the seasons, the weather is the only reliable way for nature to order itself, perhaps we ought to think about sowing our seeds earlier this year?
The summers are so dry, we may have to re-order our way of looking at things so that we can have some success in the garden.
The lilac tree at the bottom of my garden is putting out leaves,not looking forward to the flowers much...allergies.... and there are swelling buds on the apple tree and the plums on the lottie, Im pretty sure that didnt happen till March or thereabouts last year.
Oh and the hardwood cuttings I put in a few months back have definitely rooted and are starting to put out leaves.
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 12, 2007 13:16:02 GMT
I love Hyacinths, meant to get some but forgot again  , I had some growing somewhere in the gdn, I guess I could go find them and dig them up and pot up. I think you have a point about starting sowing early sweetleaf, the seasons have changed so much. It would certainly suit me and probably others too. What's the news on your GH. The birds disappeared for a while and are now back in my gdn too Plocket, the Robin is being very territorial at the moment. Hope your worms are happy in their new home  . Will be keeping an eye on your Diary Thread in the Gallery Been up to see OH on a job just up the road, he's doing a block paved drive and has had to take the corner of the gdn out. Just happened to come across a few bits that had broken off 2 clumps of Osteospernum, they wanted them saving so he'd put them on one side, also happened to find some seeds pods from a Chinese Lantern just lying around  Goody goody I love plants for free, must pot up the Osteospernums, wonder what colour they are |
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Post by Jonah on Jan 12, 2007 13:26:19 GMT
Afternoon all I've just had a wander round the garden with a little one, and buried among the thousands of oak leaves [some of which I managed to sweep into a pile which undoubtably will end up back in the flower beds  ] I noticed lots of fresh, new growth at the base of my Sedum. As we are bound to get a frosty/ snowy extra cold spell does this mean I am likely to lose it, or should it try again after a cold spell? |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 13:28:00 GMT
I love Hyacinths, meant to get some but forgot again , I had some growing somewhere in the gdn, I guess I could go find them and dig them up and pot up. I think you have a point about starting sowing early sweetleaf, the seasons have changed so much. It would certainly suit me and probably others too. What's the news on your GH. The birds disappeared for a while and are now back in my gdn too Plocket, the Robin is being very territorial at the moment. Hope your worms are happy in their new home . Will be keeping an eye on your Diary Thread in the Gallery Been up to see OH on a job just up the road, he's doing a block paved drive and has had to take the corner of the gdn out. Just happened to come across a few bits that had broken off 2 clumps of Osteospernum, they wanted them saving so he'd put them on one side, also happened to find some seeds pods from a Chinese Lantern just lying around Goody goody I love plants for free, must pot up the Osteospernums, wonder what colour they are I would have forgotten my Hyacinths if they hadnt happened to be very near the onion sets when I went to the local gdn centre/nursery. I actually bought some proper bulb fibre this time and there is definitely a difference in the health of the plants, so Im glad its quite a big bag, as Ill be using it again. The GH is still dead, but plans are afoot for repair AND replacement as Id like to put this one on the lottie, Ill let you know how that works out! Lucky you that the Osteospermum bits just happened to fall into your hand I could do with a bit of similar luck! I love chinese lanterns too, their name really suits em ;D |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 13:30:25 GMT
Afternoon all I've just had a wander round the garden with a little one, and buried among the thousands of oak leaves [some of which I managed to sweep into a pile which undoubtably will end up back in the flower beds ] I noticed lots of fresh, new growth at the base of my Sedum. As we are bound to get a frosty/ snowy extra cold spell does this mean I am likely to lose it, or should it try again after a cold spell? Ive never lost a sedum to date Jonah, a lot tougher than they look....and they do look tough dont they? Mine are showing lots of new growth too but Im not worried about em. ;D |
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Post by Jonah on Jan 12, 2007 13:38:10 GMT
Thanks Sweetleaf.
I might go back out there and carry on with the leaves now little one is asleep, but what's the betting I get stuck reading on the boards. I should make the most of my hour outside really I suppose! ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 13:41:40 GMT
If you want to go back out I suppose you should, but on the other hand, you could always stay and chat?
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Post by Jonah on Jan 12, 2007 13:45:43 GMT
Well seing as I might come across a rotten ratus out there, I may be tempted to stay in! ;D
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 13:52:14 GMT
I had a bit of a disaster yesterday, (again) and had to bring in a lot of plants from my busted GH
I had a closer look at some of them this morning, and they seem to have come in with some tenants, bit worried that they will move on to other plants so Ive defoliated them crossing my fingers that that will be enough, the insects in question are flat brownish-red sap suckers..cant beleive they are aphids at this time of year, but evidence seems to point in that direction, what Id give for a ladybird!
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Post by Jonah on Jan 12, 2007 14:11:48 GMT
I posted a poser about my Nemesia cuttings the other day, they had been living in my conservatory for months with worms and earwigs living in them.  Much as I appreciate worms I don't fancy the idea of them wriggling around in pots indoors! The cuttings are looking beyond repair to me after emergency action. It is very frustrating, they had been doing so well, no doubt the wildlife was getting desperate for food and the roots looked irrisistable! My mini greenhouse is still on its side in the garden with a torn cover, so I will invest in something stronger for next year. Maybe OH should have go me one of those instead of a bath spa, bless him. Hope your plants survive ok. |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 14:18:30 GMT
You may well need the bath spa after a days graft in the garden though Jonah!
I have no faith in my plastic GH any more, the wind ripped the panels out, although they were fitted as per instructions, its a bit too frail for the purpose...
A glass one would have been better, my children being all grown up, I dont have to worry about glass any more.... well until the GC`s start arriving anyway, and no sign of that, thank god!
Not that it wouldnt be nice to get my hands on a baby again, but my young-uns just arent ready for the responsibility. ;D
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Post by Jonah on Jan 12, 2007 14:27:47 GMT
Money and space are a big factor for us and a greenhouse, we haven't got either! ;D I may even concentrate on a half decent coldfame instead of an upright shelved unit, very windy on our patch [and I'm not talking about the OH in the evenings.... ;D] Babies are quite nice, but thet do get in the way! Planning on sending youngest to playschool 2 afternoons from June, so I might be able to have a little garden time this year! Much as I love her, I can't wait for some me quality garden time. Best be off now to do something before she wakes up! ;D |
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 12, 2007 17:13:44 GMT
Have just added some pics from 2006 to my gdn thread, while I was there I added a link at the bottom to the comments thread. Not that I'm looking for comments just thought it was a good idea and maybe you guys might want to do the same in yours ;D |
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Post by sweetleaf on Jan 12, 2007 17:15:56 GMT
Have just added some pics from 2006 to my gdn thread, while I was there I added a link at the bottom to the comments thread. Not that I'm looking for comments just thought it was a good idea and maybe you guys might want to do the same in yours ;D Brilliant Idea!......... Ill do it now! |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 17:19:27 GMT
I did that on my BB and it made life much easier for me!!! Great minds think alike hey??? ;D
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Post by Chuckles on Jan 12, 2007 17:28:31 GMT
I did that on my BB and it made life much easier for me!!! Great minds think alike hey??? ;D Great minds it's such a good idea because you don't have to go scrolling down the list to find the comments thread that way. BTW thanks for your comments on mine, your welcome to be the beautiful woman in a muslin dress meandering through picking flowers. Might even make you a cuppa or a pims ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Jan 12, 2007 17:35:22 GMT
Ah bless you BB - I'd have to work a bit at being beautiful or being able to fit into a muslin dress but I wouldn't say no to a cuppa or a pimms! Pimms really would go down well in your garden!
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, I had some growing somewhere in the gdn, I guess I could go find them and dig them up and pot up.
. Will be keeping an eye on your Diary Thread in the Gallery 
Goody goody I love plants for free, must pot up the Osteospernums, wonder what colour they are 
] I noticed lots of fresh, new growth at the base of my Sedum. As we are bound to get a frosty/ snowy extra cold spell does this mean I am likely to lose it, or should it try again after a cold spell?
Much as I appreciate worms I don't fancy the idea of them wriggling around in pots indoors! The cuttings are looking beyond repair to me after emergency action. It is very frustrating, they had been doing so well, no doubt the wildlife was getting desperate for food and the roots looked irrisistable!