The Retirement Thread

[Chief Broom]

@Chief Broom will you grow veg? This is what I always associate with raised beds.

I like mixing things up! as its a small garden i will utilizing every square inch and vertical surface. French beans and sweet peas [seperately] in wigwams and large pots, tomatoes where ever theres room, salad leaves amongst flowers, chillies in hanging baskets. strawberries in a vertical planter. Self seeders like corn flowers and poppies can grow in odd places like cracks in concrete and add some colour. I wont be growing veg like spuds/carrots/cabbages etc but rather the more choice things like tomatoes, courgettes [in pots], and when i have a greenhouse peppers and tender stuff. I like a riotous colourful garden
pics are my last garden on a static caravan site

 

[Dave7]

St Abbs is a small fishing village,it is very photogenic.So while on the walk along the cliff tops i took out the phone and did about seven mins of videoing,the shots are stunning the blue sky the sea the gulls the hills the cliffs,but it was all spoiled by my ugly old worn out face,you see in the sunlight i could not see the phone screen clearly and i have filmed myself or should i say my soddin face.What a numpty.

Had some nice scuba diving there.
Sadly I chose a poor week weather wise.

 

[rustybolts]

Hi Dirk its nothing special as a semi-detached bungalow! but it has plenty of plus points, the area has a friendly vibe and my neighbours are mainly elderly so its peaceful. A short walk of a few hundred yards and im by the sea or a short ride to Loch Brora. I did like my cabin before it started falling to pieces! My garden needs a lot of work as its all gravel with a few silly looking beds....it needs a major make over and some proper raised beds made. I will concentrate on growing in containers this year and do a re-vamp when i can afford it. as for a comparison to my cabin its very comfortable and feels very 'civilised' after roughing it a bit and the stress of wondering when my roof was going to blow away is thankfully just a memory.

Looks like you can be grand and snug there , hope you will be happy for decades

 

[classic33]

It seems that we have had the best of the weather here. Tomorrow and Saturday are supposed to be just as nice at 18 deg and lots of sun.

Then next week it will be cooler again.

I've heard there's snow forecast for parts of wales this time next week.

 

[classic33]

Hi Dirk its nothing special as a semi-detached bungalow! but it has plenty of plus points, the area has a friendly vibe and my neighbours are mainly elderly so its peaceful. A short walk of a few hundred yards and im by the sea or a short ride to Loch Brora. I did like my cabin before it started falling to pieces! My garden needs a lot of work as its all gravel with a few silly looking beds....it needs a major make over and some proper raised beds made. I will concentrate on growing in containers this year and do a re-vamp when i can afford it. as for a comparison to my cabin its very comfortable and feels very 'civilised' after roughing it a bit and the stress of wondering when my roof was going to blow away is thankfully just a memory.

Looks like you can be grand and snug there , hope you will be happy for decades

I'm almost certain I've just read exactly the same posted by someone else.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

NO THEY DON'T 2016 with a 250 watt motor was all right, how many more time have I got to tell you

Sorry - not seen that comment before - any links??

What I have seen says I was right but I have been wrong before (see wife for details!)

 

[classic33]

Sorry - not seen that comment before - any links??

What I have seen says I was right but I have been wrong before (see wife for details!)

Your wife has a throttle and a 200w motor?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

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That looks nice.

 

[Tenkaykev]

A wonderful veggie paella from Malvarosa in Porty. Wonderful takeaway, they cooked it fresh, covered the dish with several layers of foil so it was still piping hot after I’d carried it home 🇪🇸🍷👍

 

[Tenkaykev]

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A wonderful veggie paella from Malvarosa in Porty. Wonderful takeaway, they cooked it fresh, covered the dish with several layers of foil so it was still piping hot after I’d carried it home 🇪🇸🍷👍

Just to add, I’ve promised to take their paella pan back tomorrow 👍

 

[rustybolts]

I'm almost certain I've just read exactly the same posted by someone else.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCs6Tpd5sFQ

 

[Mo1959]

Morning. A cold start. I am up and dressed and finished my coffee but suddenly feel tired again.

 

[welsh dragon]

Cooooooeeee. Another cold start for us. 2 deg but its going to be nice again today.

Stay safe peeps

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, shopping Friday is here again, another week flew past, I slept till half five today, no raiding my Good Ladies pain killer stash in the early hours, in fact I haven't had one yet. shopping this morning and odd jobs this afternoon.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning all, another sunny start here