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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 10 months ago
The garlic will be ready for harvesting in a few weeks.
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 10 months ago
Well, there’s a lot to think about. And to get started on.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
Deeply pleased to hear other people want idle chat.
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Idle chat about what? Oh, … yeah. Yes please.
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Been lucky enough to escape Covid testing but got to have two next week before travelling. Are they really as awful as people claim?
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Ah, I can spot idle chat when it slaps me in the face. Have done one of the lateral flow type – you have to stroke your tonsils with a long cotton bud, then right up your nose. Fun. I find the tonsils one really difficult, makes me retch. OTOH I was clear 🙂 In the UK we can get free tests from pharmacies. Go for it! Hope it’s a nice holiday.
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Well, I’ll let you know Barny but it sounds disgusting!
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[idly] you did ask. Yeah let me know how it goes, but you can skim the details if you want.
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Watch this space…
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All fine! But only nasal swab for PCR test in France!!
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
I certainly agree with the point about idle chat.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
My thoughts… I agree that the format doesn’t help and I’d love to see it changed. Maybe to something that would encourage more idle chat. Something about the format makes me feel I need to have something particularly worthwhile to say in order to post. I think idle chat is important for keeping relationships going but I may be in a minority…[Read more]
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Raine replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
First off, apologies. I am not as active on here as I was, and definitely not as active as I was on the Cloud. Partly, recently that’s been due to being swamped with book release stuff. Partly though it’s because of the format & the way the site kills off chat. Both in hiding replies and in it’s weird notifications limitations. I think that’s a…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
I don’t post here as often as I perhaps should, though I love knowing it’s here if I need it, or to celebrate good news with other peeps, and of course, to be challenged to write a short story every now and again.
Beyond that, I think because I’m published, working on new material, editing for other people, testing a writing course, I don’t have…[Read more]
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Knicks replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
A quick run of thoughts apologies for typos. I came to the Cloud just before it collapsed so I do not have the same level of emotional investment as those who were floating there together for years and years. I discovered and came for my Random lovelies, and stayed for my Random lovelies. They are my only priority. I show up when they show up, and…[Read more]
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Athelstone replied to the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
I have belonged to one or two sites that have been invaded and effectively ruined by the invaders, after which they failed. How is a site murdered?
As for contributers…well, that’s tricky. When it comes down to it, it’s people’s leisure time. If they feel compelled to contribute then I’d sort of hope it was some sort of internal compulsion…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
I have added a blog and I think it’s important for ALL members to take a look, Thank you.
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Athelstone started the topic The Future of the Den in the forum Blogs 4 years, 11 months ago
1) It’s that time of year when our hosting providers ask for some money again. As ever, this forum is free to members, but should anybody wish to contribute please head over to the Donations group where you will find information in the forum. You will need to join the group, which doesn’t commit you to anything, to view the posts.
2) You can…[Read more]
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Barny replied to the topic Monthly Competition – June 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
Blimey, managed to write something and very pleased to be able to enter the comp. Was a bit concerned at managing to get to 250 words and wanting to post without having to DQ myself! Happily at 256 words including title. 🙂
This might be the day.
He hadn’t closed the curtains. The sunbeam found the bed at 6.37 and warmed his left foot at 6…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
A Bump re the monthly comp. You know it makes sense. Always let those words unload, because I won’t be there when you cross the road.
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With luck and a fair wind I’ll post something.
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Good luck and good weather 🙂
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Happy birthday for this month, Ath! I’m not far behind you. It all feels quite unbelievable.
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It all seems totally untrue, doesn’t it?
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I’m this month too. Another June rose!!
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Anything special planned? I’m pleased to say I shall have my family for a meal and a movie 🙂
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
@sandradavies You’re being too hard on yourself. I was quite impressed with your Urban McGonagall and your courage in trying something different 🙂
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Sorry. The link appears to have gone missing! Trying again…
https://squidgesscribbles.blogspot.com/2021/06/cirque-de-la-vie.html?fbclid=IwAR05rrB6IiQC_k91keo20cp7lAhzNexBG4zNNk68TLUO9OsaLPJaUeiW7Ts-
Thanks, Jane!
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Brilliant, Squidge! I really enjoyed listening to your story.
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Athelstone started the topic Monthly Competition – June 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
I shall be 65 this month. For most of my life, that was a significant date. It was the year that you became an Old Age Pensioner. Not now. It was a Labour government that did that. Hey Ho. OK, here’s a minor trope in many a thriller, in many a genre. You’re waiting for something significant, but it doesn’t happen. 250 words min, 500 words max.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
Ta ever so, Gail. My little story is about real people I knew a long time ago, and a real bar, so it was easy in a way. I liked your theme and I liked Sandra’s entry too. Pity about the numbers but that’s the way things are right now.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
Before I set this comp, I suspect the gentleman who sweeps our streets must have passed by my window. He’s an absolute star. Has a smile and a chat for everyone, knows the names of all the local dogs and has helped push my car out of the snow at five in the morning.
But I don’t KNOW him, and I guess what I was looking for, on some hidden level,…[Read more]-
I really enjoyed both these entries. Congratulations @athelstone and @sandradavies.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – May 2021 in the forum Monthly Competition 4 years, 11 months ago
Sorry!!
Hoping to get time this afternoon to read the entries and post results. - Load More
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Ha, bet it’s nicer than shop bought! 🙂
How long does it keep for?
I’ve no idea…hang on…according to google, it lasts about a month just sitting around doing nothing, but if you put it somewhere warm and dry so that the skin-layer of leaves goes papery, it can last for several months.
I thought you were an experienced garlic grower but I see you’re a novice like us! At least yours has grown. Ours never showed its face!
The best I’ve managed is chives.
One thing about the weather this year: the patches of meadow pea on the lane’s verges are larger than usual. Rich golden yellow flowers liked by bees.