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Santa Claus came to our house today

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Santa claus came to our house today, at least I thought it was santa claus, he was wearing a red coat at least but Carol says it was the postman.
He left us a lovely present anyway so he could have been the big jolly fellow.

Ooooooh?

Wooooo Hooooooo!!

Four lovely Penstemons from Spritzhenry !!!!!!

Complete with (essential) care instructions

So, it was straight off to the ‘potting shed’. (Our gas meter box)

They were potted up and watered and apart from looking a wee bit tired after there long jurney, they look fantastic

And all this as a lovely gift from Spritzhenry.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Thank You,

Barbara

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Lovely blog Ian :))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thank you Mookins, I was genuinely delighted to get this today. I'm soooooooooo :~)))))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Errrr ... ?? Ian, you've had too much Vino with your meal ... it's me !!!

Spritz is so generous isn't she ?

14 Jul, 2009

 

Derrrrr sorry Louise, I just had a Homar moment
Yes she definatly is

14 Jul, 2009

 

yes spritz is a positive gem. mind you so are many others who have shared plants with me.

14 Jul, 2009

 

I'm just begining to realise that SBgirl, This IS the best web site that there is :~))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Ian - you definitely need to read the labels and instructions carefully, dear man! There are TWO Penstemons, the others are different plants! LOL.

You'll be very disappointed if you are expecting the others to grow into Penstemons...LOL.

Hey, guys, I'm blushing here! I'm not the only member sending plants out, by any means! But thanks for the kind comments, anyway.

14 Jul, 2009

 

How nice! Good luck with them.

14 Jul, 2009

 

so nice to recieve plants like that ian enjoy them!!!:~)))))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Good luck with them Ian

14 Jul, 2009

 

lovely blog Ian

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thats lovely... Your right this is the best web site so many lovley kind people. enjoy your plants. :0)

14 Jul, 2009

 

I definatly think this is the best site I have ever known.EVERYONE here is just such good people and I think that in itself is what makes GoY so brill.

Sorry Spritzhenry, I have read the instructions but not the names, (its me thats blushing now ) I will concentrate in future. Promise

In my defence, I'm not having a really good day today. I called Louise Mookins, I went to the shops for Carol earlier and found myself wandering around the garden center, and worst of all when I was supposed to be picking Holly up from school I fell asleep in the car park and her teacher brought her out to me after everyone else had gone !! :~((

14 Jul, 2009

 

Aaaah. Poor Ian! It was probably all my fault. I did drop one of the plant labels on the floor, so it didn't come with the plant, after all. :-(

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thats right, but you did right me a lovely set of instructions so it must be my fault.........15 all Lol

14 Jul, 2009

 

Are we having a tennis match? Im better at ping-pong...LOL.

14 Jul, 2009

 

How about Rugby? Lol

14 Jul, 2009

 

Great getting Plants as Gifts isnt it Ian & Dear Spritz is 1 of the Many Members here on GOY who has a heart of Gold & loves Sharing :)

14 Jul, 2009

 

Awwwww. Thanks Jac! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Ian - I'm far, far too tired to play rugby...how about who can go to sleep first? lol.

14 Jul, 2009

 

Your Welcome Spritz & its True if it werent 4 u & many other Lovely Generous GOY members id not have the Lovely Borders i have this Summer :)XXX

14 Jul, 2009

 

I bet you win Barbara, I'm managing about 2-3 hours a night.

I don't think it can be said enough Jac, GoY (or any other site for that matter) is only as good as its members, and with me here GoY has to win hands down (cough, cough) :~)))))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Did you like my potting shed? Lol

14 Jul, 2009

 

Hmmmm how did you grow the one with the handle on? It's very good :o))))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Id love a Plant just like that Wouldnt u Bob ? :) lol

14 Jul, 2009

 

Unusual isn't it, I think its called a cuppa tree, at least thats what Carol keeps calling it. As in "I could do with a cuppa tree" LOL

14 Jul, 2009

 

I certainly would Jacque then I would'nt hve to keep making one for Gill :o)) .... OUCH! OW! sorry Gill :o))))
Thats a brand new strain then Ian? .... strain .... geddit? Doh!!! sorry :o))))

14 Jul, 2009

 

Hold on till I can see the keyboard again

14 Jul, 2009

 

Thats a goodie that is :~)))))
Did you get my PM yet?

14 Jul, 2009

 

yep I gotit ta very muchly

14 Jul, 2009

 

Oooo I've just been given a new tree plant!!!!!!!!!!

14 Jul, 2009

 

It's nice to have friends.
I like your potting shed Ian, I wish I had one. lol.

15 Jul, 2009

 

Potting sheds are very personal things, aren't they? Mine is a section of ancient wall partly under a Hazel nut tree where I can stand in the shade and "pot" to my heart's content. I bet you've already got a "potting shed" if you think about it, Hywel? Happy gardening to all.

15 Jul, 2009

 

I use the garage :o) No room in there for the car. lol.
In the other garden I had 2 potting sheds..

15 Jul, 2009

 

It beats squatting on the floor LOL

15 Jul, 2009

 

My Potting shed is where ever My Compost Bag is :) lol

15 Jul, 2009

 

LOL :~))

15 Jul, 2009

 

I've got a potty shed 'coz everytime I go in it I cannot find anything and it drives me potty :o)))

15 Jul, 2009

 

LOL Omg mines like that Bob but i go Potty b4 going in cos i know im not going to find what im looking 4 lol :)

15 Jul, 2009

 

lol :~))

15 Jul, 2009

 

I use the top of my dustbin .. for my potting up....Lol.....as i have to keep the compost away from my Yorkie Ella.. who loves to eat it 4 some reason...LOL............

15 Jul, 2009

 

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeewwwwwwww i wonder why Ella likes eatting it Holly lol :) Summer likes sniffing it :)

15 Jul, 2009

 

I dont know Jacque... but she keeps geting an upset stomach...... so have to keep it out of her way.....lol

15 Jul, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

Hehe...another very entertaining blog thank you Ian. I like your cuppa-tree. I have a related species - it''s called a lava-tree.

15 Jul, 2009

 

lol Very Good Sarah i need a Lava Tree after Many Cuppa Trees :) lol

15 Jul, 2009

 

LOL.

15 Jul, 2009

 

LOL :~))

15 Jul, 2009

 

Nice one Jacque LOL ;0)))

15 Jul, 2009

 

:)

15 Jul, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

Yup, can't have one without the other! LOL

15 Jul, 2009

 

did someone call?

x x x

15 Jul, 2009

 

Sorry Mookins I got the wrong number LOL.

15 Jul, 2009

 

This blog has delved new depths...not sure what, though! Where will it all end, I ask myself? SIGH. (lol)

16 Jul, 2009

 

hehehe

such a big sigh

x x x

16 Jul, 2009

 

Yes - it was even BIGGER than that, Mookins! LOL.

16 Jul, 2009

 

oh my goodness...LOL
sounds like someone is in need of a rest and a Large G and T!!

xx x

16 Jul, 2009

 

Spritz did have a hard day yesterday Mookins ! Digging out loads of Comfry. :~((
Do you think that is why dogs use the lava-tree because they can't spell :~))
I'd take up Mookins offer Barbara, A large G & T sounds like excellent advice :~)))))))))

16 Jul, 2009

 

Aah the comfrey... I should have realised

x x x

16 Jul, 2009

 

It does things to you, you know. but not hurt your back, apparently. :~)))))

16 Jul, 2009

 

It does things to you, you know. But not hurt your back apparently :~))))))))

16 Jul, 2009

 

Errrrrrrrrrrrrrr ?

16 Jul, 2009

 

Did you think about a G&T or actually drink it hehe

x x x

16 Jul, 2009

 

I think we ALL know the answer to that, Mookins! LOL.

16 Jul, 2009

 

hehehe

x x x

16 Jul, 2009

 

NOW LOOK, I'm as sober as a judge..............At a wine tasting convention Hic, Lol, hic

16 Jul, 2009

 

Oooo, Oooooo, Guess what............Damn I've forgot.

Oh yes now I remember, I've only had one fag today

16 Jul, 2009

 

Really?
well done thats brilliant
a big pat on the back for you
whats your secret to sucess this far so I can tell hubby

x x x

16 Jul, 2009

 

FAGS?? What are they? Tsk, tsk, Ian. This will have to stop. They are BAD for you! :-( (I know, nag, nag.)

16 Jul, 2009

 

Hi Mookins, The secret to my success? Its a secret.........
Actually its a little blue tablet called Varenicline (champix) I tried the patches but ended up trying to role them and smoke them so the Dr. gave me these instead.:~)
Barbara, Humph I know, thats why I've only had one today !!!!! Well.......if the truth be known.......actually.......I've had three now :~(( but its better than 35-40 I would normally have had by now.

16 Jul, 2009

 

Oh dear. Now - if you stopped smoking, just think of all the plants you could buy with the money you'd save! :-)

16 Jul, 2009

 

I know all about it, I get it at least ten times a day LOL
By the way your my 500th message in my 'in box' :~))

16 Jul, 2009

 

aaaaaaaaaah bless - Spritz is such a sweetheart - are ye glad you came back to us now xx

17 Jul, 2009

 

Well hmmmmmmm................let me think about this....................YES.
I wil never tire of thanking you Angie xxx

17 Jul, 2009

 

ah would you stop - I was missing yer banter terrible : )

17 Jul, 2009

 

Who me.....it wasn't me, it was like that when I got here.....:~)))

17 Jul, 2009

 

He's right, Angie, it was!

17 Jul, 2009

 

LOL, Barbara :~)))

17 Jul, 2009

 

fair point spritz - I do so love this site

17 Jul, 2009

 

Me too :~))

17 Jul, 2009

 

What's this???? Banter??? And I wasn't here???? Whatever is this world coming to?
Fags?? Means something different over here.....won't go there. Butt, smoke, ciggie, cancer stick.........in Canadian eh??
Going Waaaaaaaay back up to the top and the blog......I like your potting shed. Beats mine which is the gravel outside my "greenhouse". I also like your cuppa tree......where can I get one of those? Oh....wait a minute....Murray is bringing me one......hee hee hee.

18 Jul, 2009

 

Hi Gilli Sweetheart, Nice to have you back, I kept a transcript for you :~)))
Fags, No don't go there, HeHe
Here's me thinking all GoYers had proper potting sheds with all the amineties just like you see on TV :~)))
Pleased to see that Murray is looking after you............Hi Murray, You lucky bu.... :~)))

18 Jul, 2009

 

LOL....Ian, I'm sure all gardeners do have proper potting sheds........in their dreams....thats where mine is. he he he.
Murray says 'Hi' and would you like a cuppa too?

18 Jul, 2009

 

Coffee for me please, as it comes :~))

18 Jul, 2009

 

the pills do work havent had a cigarette since feb 14/09 mind every once in awhile I wouldnt mind one, I spend more time with my hands in dirt now so I cant have one LOL

20 Jul, 2009

 

Well done you Pondlady, This is second time round for me (stopping smoking) I managed for about 3-4 month last time and only started again when Carol (Mrs. Digs) tried to stop........It was cheaper than a divorce..........Lol.
I like your idea though........Keep my hands dirty then I cant smoke ! :~))

20 Jul, 2009

 

Is it raining in Nottinghamshire, Ian? If not, get out there and DIG!! (Bare hands, no forks allowed)...lol.

21 Jul, 2009

Sid
Sid
 

Quitting smoking is easy Ian - see, you've done it twice already! lol

21 Jul, 2009

 

Oh no Sid, not twice. I find stopping smoking is the easiest thing in the world.........I've done it THOUSANDS of times.....Lol
Only had 2 so far today :~)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

21 Jul, 2009

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