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Post by Ladygardener on May 7, 2009 8:35:11 GMT
In Omagh there is The Ulster American Folk Park where schools get the chance to try out old methods and the staff dress in costume too Plocket. It's a great experience for everyone, sounds like LP had a great time. Barbara, I go back to the hospital Monday for a check x ray and they will put another plaster of paris on for about 6 weeks but I'm hoping they'll let me put my foot on the ground when I have the new plaster on. Still hobbling here with my zimmer frame.  Hope you do well in your bowles and you get a good day for it.  I'll be having my Daughter Jenny come visit again, bless her she'll stay until after my appointment at the hospital on monday. |
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Post by torontotrini on May 8, 2009 20:43:39 GMT
Combination of gardening and watching footie for me. A couple of important games on the weekend; Liverpool/West Ham on Saturday midday (for us) and Man U/Man City Sunday morning (for us). Arsenal/Chelsea should be entertaining/interesting as well, but isn't going to have any impact on the title race.
Gardening wise, I expect to continue working cow manure compost I got from a nearby farm last weekend into my beds (my garden beds, you understand ;D ), plant up the rest of my dahlias and gladioli bulbs, and maybe look to put in my toms and a few bedding annuals. Still a bit early for toms and annuals/still a risk of frost, but the temperature has been holding steadily well above frost levels over the past week or two, so I'll see.
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Post by farmersboy on May 9, 2009 5:05:08 GMT
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Post by Tig on May 9, 2009 10:30:32 GMT
I hope the weather stays pleasant for everyone and a good time is had by all Nothing out of the ordinary for me this weekend, washing, housework, cooking and the mandatory gardening ;D I have been looking after my neighbours garden and greenhouse this past week whilst she has been cruising the Med so I might pop round and do a bit of weeding for her as I seem to have done most of mine (until all the blasted dandelion seeds start to germinate - they are everywhere!) x Tig |
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Post by Missredhead on May 9, 2009 10:34:53 GMT
I plan on re-potting a few things and sweeping up all the blossom that has fallen from the Horse Chestnut trees......my garden looks like it has been snowing overnight  Oh and the usual, washing, housework etc.... |
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Post by farmersboy on May 14, 2009 6:27:46 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on May 14, 2009 6:28:42 GMT
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Post by Plocket on May 14, 2009 12:52:04 GMT
Nothing thrilling on Saturday (LP's ballet class then hair cuts for the two of us) but on Sunday we are going to Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens near Macclesfield. We've never been before but are really looking forward to the visit. I hope the weather is nice |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 14, 2009 16:24:44 GMT
FB hope you have a great week and take some nice pics. Plocket a haircut really cheers me up. Hope you have a lovely time at the Gardens and get some good pics too. Jenny, my Daughter is coming up again this weekend. Does anyone else think May is flying? |
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Post by farmersboy on May 14, 2009 17:02:43 GMT
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Post by Tig on May 14, 2009 17:11:33 GMT
How nice FB, that will make a lovely change for you and the Missus. Never heard of those gardens Plocket so I shall look forward to some piccies. We are doing nothing out of the ordinary, unless I win the lotto  |
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Post by Auricula on May 14, 2009 23:58:07 GMT
Going on a special tour of Trerice House - a National Trust property near Newquay. They have had an architectural/archeological survey and the tour will highlight the next steps forward. We have done a similar one regarding the garden/parkland and thought this would be equally interesting ( especially as it is indoors and it is going to rain on Saturday!!) ;D
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Post by Jasmine on May 15, 2009 6:26:07 GMT
OH is working all weekend but the boys and I will be doing something to mark the end of Year 6 SAT's week. Don't know what yet.
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Post by Barbara on May 15, 2009 17:58:25 GMT
My eldest son is running in a 10K race on Sunday, it's in Manchester, so we will be going to watch him, Usain Bolt is running as well but I don't think son will beat him. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Barbara on May 17, 2009 19:34:17 GMT
Well eldest did his run in 41 mins. he's quite pleased with that. |
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Post by Tig on May 17, 2009 22:12:27 GMT
Well done that lad Barbara! My Grandsons birthday today, I bought him ... a tent ;D He was well chuffed and will be leaving home sometime next week ... (aged 12 ) x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 18, 2009 6:10:23 GMT
Well done to your Son Barbara, he did really well. Jasmine, bet you're glad those SAT's are over. Tig how exciting for your Grandson to have his own tent. I'm sure he's well pleased. I had a lovely weekend with my Daughter visiting, does'nt it fly 'tho. I wish the weather had been better, it seems to rain all the time now. |
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Post by Barbara on May 18, 2009 7:11:02 GMT
I didn't get my first tent 'till I was 25 Tig, so your grandson is very spoiled ;D sorry your daughters visit was spoiled by the wet LG, and time does fly when we are enjoying ourselves doesn't it.  My eldest grandson still has some sats to do, the youngest have finished theirs, hopefully all goes well, personally I think they are tested toooooo much. |
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Post by Auricula on May 18, 2009 13:48:19 GMT
Definitely !!
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Post by Jasmine on May 29, 2009 19:53:56 GMT
I agree - tests at 11, and until recently tests at 7 . It's all done under such strict conditions at 11 too. This w/e I will be doing loads and loads of washing to catch up with myself as we've been away. Then I will have to tackle the mountain of ironing I end up with too. Lots of weeds to pull up out of the garden as well. |
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Post by nightowl on May 30, 2009 9:05:30 GMT
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Post by Barbara on May 30, 2009 11:49:33 GMT
Taking up carpets and going to the tip with them, I have decided the floor boards are tooo lovely to be covered up, so, sanding and varnishing on the cards for the next few weeks. |
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Post by farmersboy on May 30, 2009 15:44:20 GMT
Off to the Heavy Horse Show at the Weald and Downland Museum near Goodwood in West Sussex tomorrow  I suspect FB might like to see a few piccies of that  Any special requests FB? Favourite breeds? Your faves are Percherons aren't they? Would have thought Suffolk Punches for you I will try to get some good one and post them on the board  Yes please NO,think i favour Percherons cos my Dad showed them, but i love them all,look forward to seeing them |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 31, 2009 11:34:19 GMT
Barbara sounds like that'll keep you busy for a fair while but sanded wooden floorboards are just lovely. My Daughter Ruth has done some of the ones in her home and I love them. N.O. hope you have a great time. Look forward to catching up with the pic threads. I've come back from a lovely time in Carlow with my Daughter Jenny we've had glorious weather these past few days, quite a surprise for Ireland and it's a bank holiday weekend for them too. ;D Now that I can manage to hobble with one crutch I've been oout in the garden and intend to do bits and pieces this afternoon. |
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Post by farmersboy on May 31, 2009 15:03:23 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on May 31, 2009 20:50:18 GMT
I took the boys and one of their friends to see Night in the Museum 2 this evening. It was very well done. I'd thought a bit about letting them go by themselves but I'm glad I went now. ;D
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Post by Jasmine on May 31, 2009 20:51:08 GMT
How did you get on with your gardening LG? I hope the sun shone for you.
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Post by farmersboy on May 31, 2009 21:04:18 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on May 31, 2009 21:08:48 GMT
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Post by farmersboy on May 31, 2009 21:17:06 GMT
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Hope you do well in your bowles and you get a good day for it. 
