Compo 10,328 Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Spring is on its way and the Alder catkins are elongating before opening to disperse their pollen: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'm jumping for joy, certainly feels like: 'Spring is on its way' today........................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,466 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It must be spring.....first use of lawnmower this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It certainly must be spring. We have just returned from a ride out to the Clee Hills, where we sat and had a picnic and looked at the wonderful natural beauty of the place. Followed by a delicious icecream at Bridgenorth. Two places I can recommend for a visit if you want somewhere different. The nice weather certainly brought the crowds out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Yes it's spring! A friend of mine ate some daffodil bulbs in mistake for onions in winter and ended up in hospital. He tells me he should be out soon. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 17C today, whoopee!! Been for a walk around Fiskerton and along the Trent with the dogs, it was great to get out in the sunshine and then have a drink outside the newly refurbished Bromley Arms. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Been to Hartington for the weekend, fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 A lunch time beer sat in the pub garden in the sunshine. Make the most of it, it's to good to last. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Washed the polytunnel and greenhouse in the warm sunshine before sowing meadow flower seeds today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Pond fish looking like they are in breeding mode - Spring must be nearby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 I've been feeling a little frisky myself, Compo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Me too but I have a SWMBO Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 certainly brought the crowds into derbyshire yesterday every were we went it was so busy we could not find anywere to park so inthe end only got out the car once and that was in baslow to go to the low and get a quick ice cream but the having work doneon rds and paths there at the moment so could not get anywere on my scooter if it stays nice tomorow we might get out somewere so that i can get out on my scooter befor i go in for my op on wednessdaycuz we dont know how i will be feeling after my op for a few days might be too sore to sit in the car for long journeys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Hope all goes well for you on Wednesday Babs. We'll be thinking about you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Best Wishes for Wednesday Babs. As Lizzie says we will be thinking of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 What's happening Wednesday? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Operation Babs. Good luck Babs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Good luck Babs. Hope all goes well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 We have been away for the week, down to Lingfield racecourse, staying in the caravan, for some essential training before we go away for our Big Adventure working for the Caravan Club this year (We have jumped ship from the Camping and Caravanning Club as the Caravan Club have much better facilities for their staff). Had a great time and on our return today I was amazed at the show of daffodils along the side of the road, they were just green stalks when we left last Wednesday! It was lovely to hear two skylarks singing away on Sunday too, as I did my tractor training, despite planes coming in to land at Gatwick continuously! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Wishing you all the best for tomorrow, babs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 "Spring is sprung - the grass is riz..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Been to Skeggy today, clear blue skies, bit of a chilly wind but had a lovely few hours in the sea air and the dogs loved running around on the near deserted beach. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 That's all very well, LizzieM, but where's my stick of rock? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,507 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Never went near a rock shop Michael, had some really good fish n chips though! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Fish and chips always taste better at the seaside. My wife doesn't cook anything in fat so I can only dream about them. When we eat out we never have any fried food. I wonder if kids still take rock home for their friends like we used to do. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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