The Dogmother Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I think my folks will be meeting us there Buff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I had this overwhelming feeling of sadness as I read this thread. Ok it might be raining but this is Britain and it's still summer. THEN we have autumn before we even start thinking about Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Oh no indeed....my first Christmas catalogue plopped through the door this am....from Diabetes UK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah 2 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 19 weeks til Christmas WOW. I've been thinking about Chrsitmas since July. But with 3 children and my DD's Birthday on Christmas Eve I've got a lot to think about. Mrs Bertie wrote: Hillfamily, the Alternative Gift Catalogue is a good one, I've asked for stuff from there That's a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I have tried to find the Hillfamily online, do they ahve a website?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 As a gardener, I need to be thinking of Christmas all the time! I was once told "A good gardener is one who can supply his wife with fresh vegetables on Christmas Morning." I've just ordered potatoes ready for Christmas cropping, the red cabbage is coming on well, sprouts are doing well, cauliflowers are doing well! Fantastic! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 ...so you just need a wife then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I reckon you are an adult in disguise !!!! and poss a woman, you are much to organised to be a man, and a young one at that !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 ...so you just need a wife then? I was just going to say the same thing Lesley Tracey, in lots of respects Martin is mature for a lad of his age. If he was my son, I'd be proud of what he is doing. I can just see him, aged 30, sitting in a deckchair in his allotment, hanky on his head, cuppa in hand.... surveying his lot..... I'm glad the he's doing something useful rather than mugging grannies and going on drunken brawls - I think his Mum is too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Maybe the 'wife' is chosen and we just haven't been told BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 That reminds me........I need to plant my hyacinths in the dark ready for Christmas! Talking of which ( ) I made a entry on my blog about Christmas a few weeks ago! Loads of people have left comments/pms about how much they enjoyed it! I thought they'd all be at the thought of mentioning it soooo early! Clearly i'm not the only one obsessed with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost-sheep Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 How as poultry lovers can we look forward to christmas??? what about the poor turkeys.... i ecpect they arent looking forward to christmas at all!! and then theres all the trees that need to be cut down... ... im really depressing everyone sorry... but cant christmas wait for a few more months??? ...if we dont make it wait then i'm going to miss my birthday... and that IS a depressing thought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I never think about it until about a month before... apart from all the work stuff I have to organise for it that is. You had me confused there - I thought you were Louise ... same avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Maybe the 'wife' is chosen and we just haven't been told Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 You had me confused there - I thought you were Louise ... same avatar I've just made that mistake on another thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I haven't even started to think about Christmas...I've just had my sister's birthday, then it's my birthday, then it's Mum's birthday, then it's Dad's birthday. THEN I think about Christmas!!! At the minute I'm to busy revamping my website...WARNING don't ever think that it's a good idea on a dial-up computer...it takes forever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Its not quite the same Avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Well if you havent put your sprouts on yet, then you are FAR too late - they will NEVER be cooked in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Its not quite the same Avatar Yep, they are in different directions! Your's is left so Left 4 Louise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I've just read this entire thread from start to finish, and the only thing I can think to say is....................... Aaaaaaargh I'm not sure whether to admire you keen ones who are so organised and excited about it................. or whether to write you all off as mad I'm off to bury my head in my hands and think summery, happy thoughts with not a carol, gift nor sprout occupying any part in those thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I think i'll join you Kate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milly Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I still can't believe it's nearly the end of summer - I keep waiting for it to start. I see the apples on the trees and think "they're early" then I have to remind myself we are half way through August. Milly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 My apples, which are usually ready at the end of September, look ready now. I should pick them before the birds and wasps devour them all. Not a job I enjoy really It's so frustrating when you can't reach them and ladders don't seem to be a great deal of help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 My apples, which are usually ready at the end of September, look ready now. I should pick them before the birds and wasps devour them all. Not a job I enjoy really It's so frustrating when you can't reach them and ladders don't seem to be a great deal of help! We never do apple picking, unless you count picking them up off the floor, once they've fallen off! Then we just compost the rotten ones-mind you we don't want too many apples-they're Spartans and quite sour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thats what the crab apple jelly recipe is for Liz even really sour apples are scrummy after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
