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Post by Biggles on Jul 22, 2008 20:05:16 GMT
I moved here about 18months ago having left my lovely garden and felt quite 'down'. But --I made an effort with my small patch and helped a couple of neighbours (who cannot garden for health reasons) and have been rewarded with these two cards with these messages-written in them--
"Dear Kath- How beautiful your garden is and how nice to have you as neigbours--you have made the place come alive and Thank you for your help with my garden--"
"Kath--You have inspired me in the garden, so expect to see me in the next 'Chelsea Flower Show'
Your help is really appreciated--"
I feel 'Dead Chuffed'-- Bigs
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Post by farmersboy on Jul 22, 2008 20:12:52 GMT
And so you should be Biggs,you have made those people happy,thats what its all about,so glad they appreciate you,well done  |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 22, 2008 20:15:39 GMT
Thanks FB-
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Post by Ruthie on Jul 22, 2008 20:48:40 GMT
Rightly chuffed Bigs! You are a very inspiring lady may I say. You've taken to garden downsizing, got the bit between your teeth and made something of not very much. Good for you. Long may you be appreciated!!!  I may add you're an inspiration to us all on the board too! |
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Post by thecleaninglady on Jul 22, 2008 21:39:49 GMT
It is great to hear that your efforts in the garden have been appreciated by others Well done Biggs |
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Post by Tig on Jul 22, 2008 22:34:10 GMT
How nice to find people who can be bothered to express their thanks Biggs What is so nice is that the garden improvements you have made are shared within your community and not hidden behind gates and walls ... it makes it all the more special  x Tig |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Jul 23, 2008 7:10:25 GMT
Isnt it nice to get a written card rather than an email - I had a nice letter written inside a lovely flower design card a while ago; hand written by two elderly people - I have still got it propped up on my study window sill But well done Biggy |
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Post by Barbara on Jul 23, 2008 7:22:12 GMT
well done biggs i told you your garden was lovely, and its not about size is it its nice to be appreciated, isnt it |
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Post by Plocket on Jul 23, 2008 7:24:52 GMT
Oh Biggles that's wonderful! You must feel dead chuffed now!! Keep up the good work though otherwise they'll be complaining!!! |
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Post by Ladygardener on Jul 23, 2008 8:11:33 GMT
Is'nt it funny how things work out Biggles. Not only have you gottten pleasure from rebuilding your garden and found it challenging, but you've made other people happy too.Your garden is one to be proud of you've achieved so much in such a little time. It was lovely of them to let you know how happy you've made them. So many people just don't bother these days. Keep up the good work. ;D |
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Post by Weeterrier on Jul 23, 2008 8:17:16 GMT
That's rather lovely Biggles, bet you had a lump in your throat. We just never know how our lives impact on other lives, do we? Well, if anyone deserves it, you do. |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 23, 2008 20:25:16 GMT
 Oh --Thank you --Lovely friends-- Yes, Wee it did bring a lump to my throat and really made my day. It has made me thankful I am able to help others because one day I will be in need of help myself- A while back I was feeling down and sorry for myself but not now because I am looking forward and being positive. I love my little garden now -helping others in their gardens is also helping me --It is my little haven-- :)Life is good --
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Post by roan on Jul 23, 2008 20:29:03 GMT
How neat that you have been appreciated in such a nice way. It is true that the more you give the more you receive and by helping others you are helped too!
Your garden may be small but it is lovely and obviously much appreciated!
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Post by Biggles on Jul 23, 2008 20:56:26 GMT
Hello Roan--Thanks you for those kind words--How true that saying is--Bigs
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Post by Shrubrose on Jul 24, 2008 5:52:06 GMT
How lovely of your neighbours to let you know of their appreciation Biggs. Well deserved too |
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Post by nightowl on Jul 24, 2008 7:50:33 GMT
How lovely Biggs!  Well done you, specially as you've been hindered so much by the Council "gardeners"  (That was you wasn't it, who had your plants wrecked by them?)  |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 24, 2008 20:23:03 GMT
Yes you are right it was my garden that they had trampled on all the Spring Bulbs--Stupid men!!  I now 'watch out' for them coming--and get out there to make sure they know what is grass and what is a flower border! ;D I am really enjoying pottering around and seeing the border take shape. Tig--Yes you are so right--the difference from this garden and to other one is--It is 'open' to Public View--which is giving others pleasure aswell- Only one problem --some people get their containers 'pinched' so I try to plant everything in the ground so it would be harder for them to do that.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2008 20:37:31 GMT
Thats great news its nice to be apreciated, well done and keep it up.
There are some good people in this world
All the best Karen x
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Post by snowowl on Jul 24, 2008 20:42:09 GMT
How lovely for you Biggs and well deserved.You have done a wonderfull job on your own garden and to help others to and give them insperation. They have said it all in those wonderfull cards.  |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 24, 2008 20:51:00 GMT
Thank you Karen and Snowy--It has made me feel that it has been worth it--
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Post by carolann on Jul 25, 2008 15:38:43 GMT
Biggsy there is nothing I can add to what the others have said so I will repeat some things, you have worked really hard to get what you have and you have a very big heart as well, I'm so glad that you have been appreciated for all your hard work, you deserve it. Well done   |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 25, 2008 15:54:06 GMT
Omce again--My Thanks to all-- --Bigs |
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Post by Jardack on Jul 25, 2008 20:36:09 GMT
awww what a lovely thing to receive and what lovely neighbours you have. Jardack |
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Post by Biggles on Jul 25, 2008 20:57:23 GMT
Thanks Jardack-
It is lovely that I can help others -They have certainly helped me to settle down here-
I am sure there are other gardeners who have done the same-by sharing, dividing plants, seed giving etc. You only have to 'read' some of the 'Posts' on here to realise how Gardeners are always willing to share their knowledge and are always willing to give rather than take--
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I may add you're an inspiration to us all on the board too!
Well done you, specially as you've been hindered so much by the Council "gardeners" 
(That was you wasn't it, who had your plants wrecked by them?) 
