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My Place

Hi guys,

I just wanted to have a thread where I could talk about things that make me happy without bothering anyone else.

So on Sunday a week ago I planted some seeds into a metal tub. Some veggie seeds. Carrots, garlic chives and although it’s not the season for it I threw in some cucumber seeds.

Well yesterday, only a week after planting I noticed my first little green shoot. Then today, there are a bunch of green shoots. Funnily enough I think it’s the cucumbers that have come up first. I may have to make a cloche to help them grow in the cooler weather. The tub is sitting on a concrete path so hopefully that will help keep the soil a bit warmer. I moved them a bit more into the sunshine today as we noticed that the carport was casting shade on them quite early in the afternoon.

I am so happy to see their green little faces pushing up from under that dark earth. Gives me hope in all things. I love to watch things grow. It makes me happy to think that I have played a part in that.

Every day I water them and have a chat with them. How are you today my seeds? I hope that you will grow soon! Now I can encourage them to grow bigger and stronger.

I can’t wait to set up my other veggie garden and grow more things. I am especially looking forward to planting my tomatoes come spring.

@tonys

Meggle

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@GezzaP

I hope you got some sleep. No I am not young. I will be 55 in January. Younger than hubby though, he is 65. I do feel young.’

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@GezzaP, did you manage to get a decent rest? I was just saying to Tabby that I woke up around 0430 with the sun already coming up. I slept fitfully until 0830 when I decided it was time to get up.

That's good that your friend is going to the pub with you, especially if he's been staying in a lot. I hope you'll have a great night out.

@Shaz51 do you have Gezza's birthday date of 28/11?

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@ENKELI I went back to sleep for a couple of hours then had a nap at 10am tor an hour. Still tired it accumulates. Drank too much coffee so got the runs! Self inflicted.

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@GezzaP oh that's enough to give you the sh*ts lol! 🤣

I hope your stomach settles soon.

I'm planning to take a nap before I need to go collect my groceries. Too tired to wander the aisles today!

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@ENKELI No way am I capable of getting groceries in the afternoon. I don’t do chores in the mid-late afternoon if I can avoid it - too sleepy. Morning person very much. Only thing I did after lunch was bring in some indoor plants that I watered. Sitting in my armchair thinking about a nap.

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@GezzaP I used to be a morning person. It depends on what time I wake up and how I am feeling these days. Today I am really tired and I wanted to take advantage of extra Flybuys so I did a click and collect order. I also have a script to collect that wasn't due in until lunchtime. Thankfully it's cooler today but I am still feeling fairly average with hot flushes and sweat. Darned menopause.

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Yes @ENKELI , I have gezzap birthday day xx

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Menopause is horrid @ENKELI . I remember. I sometimes still have a flush in late afternoon/evening after 10 years of being post-menopausal. Night sweats suck. Still get them in the Summer.

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@GezzaP it's not nice is it. I don't have adequate cooling in my house so I have to put a towel on my pillow and 2 fans going even in winter.

My feet are like blocks of ice while my chest and neck are dripping!

I am hoping the new HRT treatment my GP prescribed me will help as the one I'm currently on is not helping.

I'm glad you are mostly over it and hopefully the flushes and sweats will disappear all together for you soon xx

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I have ducted air conditioner @ENKELI . Getting a solar battery and new panels in early January. Heating is expensive but cooling is not. I already have panels.

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