Bad for the riders, but am very envious. Most of the north of England has recently been officially declared to be in drought and water restrictions are almost sure to follow.
June 15, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Bad for the riders, but am very envious. Most of the north of England has recently been officially declared to be in drought and water restrictions are almost sure to follow.
Only 9c here on a cloudy and miserable E.Coast.
May 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Only 9c here on a cloudy and miserable E.Coast.
Welcome home old friend 👍
May 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Welcome home old friend 👍
If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place!
May 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place!
Good lad. Love the way you tell these politicians what it's really like for the little folk 👍
May 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Good lad. Love the way you tell these politicians what it's really like for the little folk 👍
May be tempted pack gardening in altogether if this becomes the new norm.
May 14, 2025 at 8:58 AM
May be tempted pack gardening in altogether if this becomes the new norm.
Already seen some articles in the Guardian about conserving water now to avoid a summer drought.
May 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Already seen some articles in the Guardian about conserving water now to avoid a summer drought.
I also mulched the borders in early Spring which has helped to an extent. Some selective watering here, but like yourself the South facing borders are struggling...although the lack of water doesn't seem to stop the weeds!
May 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I also mulched the borders in early Spring which has helped to an extent. Some selective watering here, but like yourself the South facing borders are struggling...although the lack of water doesn't seem to stop the weeds!
How's your garden doing Peter?
My clay soil is turning into a mix of concrete and dust. Little sign of appreciable rain on the horizon ☹
My clay soil is turning into a mix of concrete and dust. Little sign of appreciable rain on the horizon ☹
May 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
How's your garden doing Peter?
My clay soil is turning into a mix of concrete and dust. Little sign of appreciable rain on the horizon ☹
My clay soil is turning into a mix of concrete and dust. Little sign of appreciable rain on the horizon ☹
I remember the aggravation over that name at the time.
British government didn't want the 'e', but the French insisted and finally got their way.
British government didn't want the 'e', but the French insisted and finally got their way.
April 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
I remember the aggravation over that name at the time.
British government didn't want the 'e', but the French insisted and finally got their way.
British government didn't want the 'e', but the French insisted and finally got their way.
Bit early for 30c. So long as it stays down south South I'll still be able to get some sleep!
April 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Bit early for 30c. So long as it stays down south South I'll still be able to get some sleep!
Was fortunate to meet Barry on a few occasions after he retired and was working in the bike trade. A typical no-nonsense Yorkshireman who nevertheless was warm and friendly to all. One of my cycling heroes, alongside the late Brian Robinson. RIP Barry 😢
April 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Was fortunate to meet Barry on a few occasions after he retired and was working in the bike trade. A typical no-nonsense Yorkshireman who nevertheless was warm and friendly to all. One of my cycling heroes, alongside the late Brian Robinson. RIP Barry 😢
This week's Spot the Ball competition!
April 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This week's Spot the Ball competition!
Tomorrow can't come soon enough. Currently 8c on the coast. Heating will be on this evening ☹
April 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tomorrow can't come soon enough. Currently 8c on the coast. Heating will be on this evening ☹
No denying the garden could do with a good soaking. No chance next week though.
March 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
No denying the garden could do with a good soaking. No chance next week though.
Not for those of nervous disposition!
March 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Not for those of nervous disposition!
May be the end of any Paris-Roubaix dreams for this year.
March 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
May be the end of any Paris-Roubaix dreams for this year.
Nice shirt there Jose!
March 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Nice shirt there Jose!
Hinault hated the race, but advised Tour men take part in order to be ready for the cobbles when they appeared on the tour route.
March 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Hinault hated the race, but advised Tour men take part in order to be ready for the cobbles when they appeared on the tour route.
Much as I enjoy pizza I love lasagne, so I'll have to go Pasta.
March 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Much as I enjoy pizza I love lasagne, so I'll have to go Pasta.
Have never had much luck with alpines in our heavy clay soil, only the Heathers in pots have flourished. I guess we have to make the best of what we have.
March 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Have never had much luck with alpines in our heavy clay soil, only the Heathers in pots have flourished. I guess we have to make the best of what we have.
Very smart Peter. Do you have the right soil conditions for alpines?
March 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Very smart Peter. Do you have the right soil conditions for alpines?
Never do. Am one of those old school geezers who still keep a fully equipped winter steed.
March 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Never do. Am one of those old school geezers who still keep a fully equipped winter steed.