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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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hugs @Oaktree Glad you did housework. I am not that house proud but gently cleaning the house up for Christmas. Put out a few tiny decorations yesterday. Keeping it all lowkey as the one who are coming for christmas this year are all atheist! and vegan! ... So its a roast without meat.

Know what you feel like re tagging. To be or not to be. To include or not, oops. And some people feel burdened by a tag. I figure that over time a person's genuine inclusion becomes obvious as so little misses or slip ups should be acceptable as part of the parcel of life.

I have had a few people seeking to work on the house to take advantage of govt rebates. Re Hot Water Heat pumps and other little fans closure. A good thing is that one door to door guy was an electrician and agreed to fix my ceiling fan on the spot and I gave him cash. So now I dont have a gaping hole in the roof. Yay! Grateful its done before Christmas.

The others were pushing to install a bigger unit than I needed and wanted contract before new year. I did my homework and found I could do with half the prce, for a smaller system and do it at a relaxed pace next year. So some good tradies and some not so good manager sales types.

Cheers Keep up the good work... which includes relaxing as we all know that ...

all work and no play makes Jill a dull girl.

Love Apple

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Don’t worry @Appleblossom I do a ton of relaxing, probably too much. My house always looks a tip. So much to do, so little motivation!

Love to you,

Meggle

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Hi Meggie.I have also planted some vegies in pots.Gives me something to look after.

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Hi guys,

It has been a while since I have posted here. My garden is going ok but it has been so hot so some crops have taken a hit. Going to start germinating seeds again now summer is almost over. I have brussel sprouts just germinating for hubby. I am excited to grow them even though I don’t think I like them. I am going to try them roasted with brown butter on them. You can find the recipe at insearchofyummness.com

The other thing that is making me happy this weekend is a belated birthday celebration for my son and myself. We are having a family dinner tomorrow night. Going to have chicken tacos and cheesecake . Also tomorrow I get to cuddle a baby at the hospital for the last time. He has spent 4 months in hospital and is due for discharge On Wednesday so that’s great news for him. I will miss him though. I hope he has a great life.

Meggle

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So glad your garden is going well @Oaktree

A family night sounds really good too. Hopefully it will be a fun night with lots of memories.

I think baby cuddles and the best cuddles of all!

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@Snowie @Oaktree @Zoe7 @Morrie @Appleblossom @ArraDreaming - I did it. AGAIN...

I managed to kll my succulents... seriously?!?! succulents are the easiest things to keep alive... I don't have much hope.

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LOL @tyme I tend to over water succulents and cacti so I feel you.

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oh dear @tyme You are not having much luck.

I only have fake plants in my house, all the real one's end up dead!!

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