mollyripkim Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Spring has come here as well, been seeding an area of lawn, sectioned off with trellis, looked lovely until I realised the girls could squeeze through so I have had to patch it up with whatever came to hand, not so pretty looking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 new bed - too much info Charlotte I'm refurnishing the whole bedroom, just bought the bedstead first! Off to try out mattresses tomorrow, I'm confused already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 We need a new mattress too and it is just too difficult to choose, we think that we want a pocket sprune one with lots of springs, really need a few sleep overs in the bed departments around the county. This weather is just fab, we spent a happy afternoon tidying up our allotment and servicing our rotovator yesterday, and we will be back there tomorrow. Off outside to put some washing out I love this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Been out this morning and bought a mattress from a good local bed shop. I'd advise trying them chickencam, I thought I had to get a pocket sprung one, but it turns out most of the mattresses in the shop would have sufficed,just offered more support and padding than my old one. I haven't bought a pocket sprung one, tried them but they have so much padding on the top it didn't make a difference to how they feel. Went with a well padded Silentnight miracoil one in the end, very supportive underneath (for heavyweight OH) and lots and lots of soft padding on top for me! Free delivery as well, so quite pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Mine's a firm pocket sprung orthopaedic mattress with a memory foam topper..... sooo comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 New mattress is an ortho one, and I have a separate memory foam topper to go on top, DM, wouldn't be without it! Apologies for derailing your thread with all this bed talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 not at all, it's just the way that threads on here grow organically. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 First load of washing out on the line today, grass has had its first cut and I'm sure I even smelt the first BBQ of the year Spring has definitely sprung here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Yup, 20deg here today, the birds are doing rude things and it's been really lovely - BBQ down the road and families playing in the park... wonder if anyone got sunburn today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 We've had birdies doing rude things as well in the garden today plus one of the "lower order" chickens mounting some of the others today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 British Summer Time is here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 British Summer Time is here Do I have to do something to the settings now on here I seem to remember doing something before? Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Do I have to do something to the settings now on here I seem to remember doing something before? Chrissie[/color] Yes, you need to go to User Control Panel > Board preferences > Summer Time/DST is in effect and select the yes option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Do I have to do something to the settings now on here I seem to remember doing something before? Chrissie[/color] Yes, you need to go to User Control Panel > Board preferences > Summer Time/DST is in effect and select the yes option. Thanks Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) i have a little patch of sunburn around my neck from the past few days, The hens are looking hot and miffed because they can't FR due to operation "getting the lawn back" i do feel a little guilty but i shall try not to give in. The nesting birds are going through 8 fat balls a week at the moment; They're almost tap on the window when the feeder needs filling. Edited March 26, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 We had a massive garden project on the go yesterday, so Phil and I slathered up in sunscreen and bunged hats on.. it was really hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 My follically challenged OH had a red head last night, but he kept putting on the suncream before and after and he looked just healthy this morning, I did tell him not to wear a white shirt though the contrast might have been a bit bright. This always happnes to him, he has been known to catch the sun in February, he is fair skinned but has become more resisitant over the years because he spends as much time as he can outdoors. I had slightly pink cheeks and lower arms, we were outdoors for the whole weekend both at the allotment and in the garden. Who could wish for a better weekend at any time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hayfever is kicking in here I'm not too bad but YS is suffering, his doesn't usually start til June/July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 My ED seems ok so far, but DS is suffering fr the first time, I have started him on some antihistamines hopefully he will be ok because this is his GCSE year. ED started with it the year before hers, she is now in her A level year and was a lot better last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 A teaspoon of local honey everyday helps OH with his hayfever, I can't find a cure to stop him getting bitten by midges. He's sooooo grumpy and paranoid about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Has he tried citronella? I have a NAF citronella bracelet that stops them. I like that it is called Naf Off Phil is totally bald Liz, but he always wears a hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have it for the chickens and dogs so i'll get him to try it; I use Buzz Off for the bunnies and he has been known to borrow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammiboo Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 got out the gym at 7.30pm and it was still light and lovely and warm Having a BBQ now (yes in the dark) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I have a dog walkers tan now - watch strap mark and all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 You mean you're not walking them in a cozzie?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
