tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post8161840658930129545..comments2024-03-25T13:56:15.075+00:00Comments on Our Plot at Green Lane Allotments: The March winds doth blowSue Garretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-67909738587006957392021-05-09T09:30:46.671+00:002021-05-09T09:30:46.671+00:00Ah Sue, I do like and excuse for a border renovati...Ah Sue, I do like and excuse for a border renovation and adding new plants. As for your daphne... that was a nice home grown present to get! Very nice 😊Shirleyhttps://www.shirlsgardenwatch.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-70813475432192503502021-03-26T11:20:16.773+00:002021-03-26T11:20:16.773+00:00The orzo dish was tasty, Belinda. I think Ruby has...The orzo dish was tasty, Belinda. I think Ruby has eaten something that didn't agree with her as she had a toilet issue.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-39969513178785975702021-03-26T11:17:31.754+00:002021-03-26T11:17:31.754+00:00My appointment was more or less a general chat, An...My appointment was more or less a general chat, Anna but at least I could feedback on the optometrists findings. My next appointment will be by telephone too.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-25180505407092087242021-03-20T17:56:07.633+00:002021-03-20T17:56:07.633+00:00Mmm, the Orzo dish is the one that attracts my eye...Mmm, the Orzo dish is the one that attracts my eye and my taste buds.<br />Your garden is looking lovely, full of Spring colour. That Ruby! She’s such a sweetie but needs to stop attempting to eat dodgy things!Belinda Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019296108085163049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59514140574707284272021-03-18T21:19:38.696+00:002021-03-18T21:19:38.696+00:00Oh I will have to try out the tuna fishcake recipe...Oh I will have to try out the tuna fishcake recipe Sue 😄 Glad to hear that your trip to the opticians resulted in the verdict that there was no change to your eyes. Having had a couple of telephone appointments with consultants in the last year I too am sceptical Sue as none of the usual preliminary tests could take place. I'm due for another one in the late summer but the consultant felt was most likely to be via telephone again �� Still a chilly wind here and not inviting enough to venture out except for a quick reccie and then straight into the greenhouse!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-89039014031468699362021-03-18T16:56:43.804+00:002021-03-18T16:56:43.804+00:00At least I can just pick Ruby up when she refuses ...At least I can just pick Ruby up when she refuses to go through the door, Bonnie. I guess Ella's a bit big for that. When I was teaching the wind affected the children badly. They were always rather hyper when it was windy.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-59547930158206898652021-03-18T16:54:08.947+00:002021-03-18T16:54:08.947+00:00It really is a full time job watching what digs pi...It really is a full time job watching what digs pick up in their mouths. i dread to think of what Ruby has eaten without us noticing.<br /><br />The wind caused a fair bit of damage on our site, Fortunately for us it had just upended our cold frame which isn't glazed so no real harm was done.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-37581627819414601322021-03-18T16:50:59.468+00:002021-03-18T16:50:59.468+00:00We enjoyed them, Nadezda I hope that you do too.We enjoyed them, Nadezda I hope that you do too.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-27032792940393115272021-03-18T16:49:59.649+00:002021-03-18T16:49:59.649+00:00It doesn't help that since the first couple of...It doesn't help that since the first couple of visits when Ruby was tiny we have had to leave her in the porch, Margaret. Then when she was spayed she was kept all day. I also think animals pick up on the distress that other animals are feeling and there are usually some quite sick individuals in the hospital. Not to mention the stress levels of the owners.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-71464940704850869962021-03-18T16:46:46.771+00:002021-03-18T16:46:46.771+00:00I don't think that helps, Lisa but apparently ...I don't think that helps, Lisa but apparently it is a common side effect. We were worried as she was OK when she had her first when a few weeks old.<br /><br />It's not that my eye examination feels like an test - it's more how self conscious I feel knowing that the optometrists rarely have people with my prescription and some of their machines just can't cope e.g the scanner and some new high tech gadgetry. That's what leaves me feeling freakish. My current practitioner is great but in the past I have been subjected to some rather insensitive comments, My optometrist can zoom up the test card to give me more confidence whereas in the hospital it's just a piece if card and when I say that I can't read it, I'm treated to incredulity.<br /><br />It will be fun planting up new areas in the garden.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-76198201515445013162021-03-18T16:37:24.412+00:002021-03-18T16:37:24.412+00:00I didn't have any side effects after my jab, J...I didn't have any side effects after my jab, Jessica. Mine was Pfizer which I've heard has more chance of side effects after the second dose. Whereas with AZ it's the other way around,Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-34772069994093630992021-03-17T02:20:20.730+00:002021-03-17T02:20:20.730+00:00I hate eye tests too. My Ella feels the same way ...I hate eye tests too. My Ella feels the same way about the vet. Hope the wind dissipates. I always find strong winds unnerving.Bonnie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052974547161586063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-51814987944817022792021-03-16T19:43:36.350+00:002021-03-16T19:43:36.350+00:00It's been wet and windy here too, but now and ...It's been wet and windy here too, but now and then we are getting some bright days. Your spring flowers are lovely. Tasty looking meals. It's a nightmare worrying what dogs might manage to eat! I'm glad Ruby perked up after her jabs and that you got the opticians out of the way.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-75121469874678298752021-03-16T14:40:11.943+00:002021-03-16T14:40:11.943+00:00I liked your tuna fishcake, Sue. I found the recip...I liked your tuna fishcake, Sue. I found the recipe and will cook them. Ruby is healthy now, that's fine. Glad your eye tests went well too. <br />Hugs!<br />Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-21731561582039309602021-03-16T11:25:11.041+00:002021-03-16T11:25:11.041+00:00Our cat Holly hates going to the vet. She recently...Our cat Holly hates going to the vet. She recently had her health check and injection and was very sleepy for a while afterwardsMargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979390044895652899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-80817560227436364972021-03-15T20:03:52.084+00:002021-03-15T20:03:52.084+00:00Maybe Ruby was exhausted because you couldn't ...Maybe Ruby was exhausted because you couldn't stay with her at the vet. I am glad she came around. Puppies are worrisome in the garden because they chew and taste test everything. I felt whalloped by the second covid shot. I was down for a day. I couldn't get warm. It took all day before I was able to climb out from under blankets. ha.. Glad that is over. It is windy as can be here too. UGH... I am married to an Optometrist (retired). I am always surprised when someone thinks that it is a test of your wits to do the eye test. It is only a test of your eye strengths and weaknesses. That is how they determine the strength of your prescriptions. Now I do dread going to the dentist. It seems that it is so expensive. At my age it seems there is always something that needs "fixed", ie expensive. ha... Hopefully soon we can be in the garden with plenty of chores to keep us busy. Love the trellis. It will be fun purchasing plants for that garden bed.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54320643749400372822021-03-15T19:43:18.706+00:002021-03-15T19:43:18.706+00:00I can sympathise with Ruby. I had my Covid vac yes...I can sympathise with Ruby. I had my Covid vac yesterday and it made me sluggish too. I optimistically set out for a full day in the garden today and now wish I hadn't. But like you, the weather was so bad last week very little got done. I think this week the forecast is better! rusty duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238493821002258459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-90482429146014913022021-03-15T17:07:37.932+00:002021-03-15T17:07:37.932+00:00:-):-)Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-36478198814784406232021-03-15T17:05:44.873+00:002021-03-15T17:05:44.873+00:00I think we are super sensitive after losing Tivvy ...I think we are super sensitive after losing Tivvy in January 2020, Deborah, I will report back.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-42247087764655430172021-03-15T17:04:26.532+00:002021-03-15T17:04:26.532+00:00Here's an instruction from one of the links th...Here's an instruction from one of the links that might confuse someone learning how to cook: STEP 1 Boil the kettle. (Cooks gotta have fun. Right?)Jane Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016381279699618539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-14242836510537899372021-03-15T17:02:18.409+00:002021-03-15T17:02:18.409+00:00Ruby is 14 months old now, Jo she has been with us...Ruby is 14 months old now, Jo she has been with us a year. She was fine for an hour after her injection - playing and her normal self then it seemed to just hit her. She has the groomer to contend with next week. She only enjoys the bit where the groomer gives her a treat when she has finished.<br />At least I can tell the consultant that the optometrist said that my eyes hadn't changed and she also took the pressures.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-62175629086571362912021-03-15T17:01:55.311+00:002021-03-15T17:01:55.311+00:00Those winds and rain certainly curtailed outside a...Those winds and rain certainly curtailed outside activities. Glad Ruby perked up, it's such a worry as they can't tell us what's wrong. I know how worried you were. Good luck with the telephone appointment, it will be interesting and I'm sure you'll let us know how it goes.Rustic Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335714529878600216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-10381652686104954382021-03-15T16:44:38.551+00:002021-03-15T16:44:38.551+00:00Goodness, is Ruby a year old already? I know you h...Goodness, is Ruby a year old already? I know you haven't had her from birth, but even so. I don't know where the time is going. Archie is often the same after a visit to the vets or groomers, it's as though he's sulking and will only come out of it when he's punished us enough, temperamental thing he is, haha. I've had quite a few telephone consultations since the start of the pandemic. To be honest I'm quite pleased with some doctors appointments that I don't have to go to the surgery, I've known what's wrong and what's needed and a two minute phone call is all that it's needed. I much prefer it than going in to see a doctor wasting my time and theirs, however, I'm with you on things like a hospital appointment about your eyes. It's not as though they can do much over the phone, what a waste of time for everyone involved.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-11780672225374740762021-03-15T16:11:33.463+00:002021-03-15T16:11:33.463+00:00I guess it was more a worry as she hadn't reac...I guess it was more a worry as she hadn't reacted the same way after her first vaccination and to be disinterested is not in her psyche even when she is sleepy.<br /><br />It is so annoying - a thumb of ginger - my thumb is only small, half the size of Martyn's. One carrot? have they ever seen how varied carrots are? It must be difficult to someone just learning to cook at least we have some idea of how much to use.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33294007.post-54322209574312002282021-03-15T16:05:51.921+00:002021-03-15T16:05:51.921+00:00She just picks up anything, Jane. She is addicted ...She just picks up anything, Jane. She is addicted to socks and shoes. If we have a tissue in our pocket that is fair game too. Like a child she doesn't always respond to NO.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.com