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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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Oh my gosh @Zoe7

I love that song - From little things big things grow! 🎶🎼🎵🎹

Thanks for your sweet words.

It’s comforting to know that there are people out there that care. Thank you!

I love to watch things grow. I might not be the most successful gardener but I enjoy the process.

Meggle

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Thanks @Appleblossom

Meggle

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We certainly do not need to be successful at things to enjoy them @Oaktree Sometimes our biggest achievements are the learnings that come from not fully succeeding at something ...and if you enjoy the process along the way then that is doubly the need to celebrate.

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Thanks for posting this @Oaktree you have really made my day!

I must plant my peas…you have reminded me how much I love my garden.

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Hi @Oaktree. Well, how has your day been mate. Looks like a few gardeners showed up.

Piles of

autumn leave's scurrying from eager rakes... New-born seedlings squinting at the golden rays

of , mother sun.. Wrens in a tug of war with a worm... The crisp splash as a hose cuts the dust

off a mossy edged winding path, shaded by the majestic wisdom of a time honoured gumtree..

Your at home in your garden, with friends who love and respect you...

Is there any thing better.. Thanks for tagging me here.. Its peaceful . tonys m b 1

G,nite all.

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What’s making Meggle happy today?

I hear you all asking!

Well my little seedlings are doing well, some have two true leaves. Others are just popping up. Still waiting on my carrots and chives to germinate.

Also I am going to the local library this morning to learn to play mahjong. I watched a video yesterday and the only thing holding me back is my inability to read the Chinese characters for 1-9. Hopefully today I will conquer that. I am happy to have a new fun challenge.

Anyway Mahjong starts in half an hour.

Gotta run…

Meggle

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@tonys @Eve7 @Zoe7 @Appleblossom @Dimity @LeChuck @Sophia1

Ok so this is where I ran off to yesterday.
I went and played Mahjong for the first time this morning at our local library. I met a lovely bunch of mainly older ladies. There was one gentleman. I sat at a table with a lady who promised to help me. I had watched a video on how to play yesterday. So I had a bit of an idea how to play.

The Mahjong went so much better than I thought. I won the second game and got close to winning on several other games. Was just one tile away from winning.

There is a book that shows the different winning combinations so I have borrowed one of those from a kind lady and I will buy my own over the next fortnight.

I had a happy time and it was nice to meet new people.

Oh HAPPY Day!

Meggle

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Hey megs. A fun day. Kids all sharing and laughing in life's sand box .

Your something else mate... Good on you @Oaktree , good on you. . . tonys mb 1

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Guess what else @tonys

I just looked at my seeds again and 3 of my garlic chives have germinated. I planted a whole packet so hopefully that means that a lot more will germinate in the coming days.

Meggle

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That is awesome @Oaktree You now have things growing, meeting new people and learning a new game - all great steps forward Hon 💖

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