tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post7574091789286124651..comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Comments on Above the River: Dawn at the allotmentCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72980857424395444482013-09-19T21:27:25.860+01:002013-09-19T21:27:25.860+01:00Thank you Gillian. I'm not normally that indu...Thank you Gillian. I'm not normally that industrious though, wouldn't want you to think I'm always popping down there at 7am!CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-26715782908783469782013-09-19T21:25:55.146+01:002013-09-19T21:25:55.146+01:00It really was very peaceful, although the pigeons ...It really was very peaceful, although the pigeons did make me jump a bit.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-74041334092742117292013-09-19T21:25:22.315+01:002013-09-19T21:25:22.315+01:00Thank you Jess.Thank you Jess.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-5554658685868005632013-09-19T21:25:08.657+01:002013-09-19T21:25:08.657+01:00Yes, hours and hours. And it's in the very co...Yes, hours and hours. And it's in the very coldest part of the year. I really need to invest in a very thick coat and some thermal underwear I think.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-10973280198300721682013-09-19T21:24:10.853+01:002013-09-19T21:24:10.853+01:00Thank you Kari, glad you liked the picture. I was...Thank you Kari, glad you liked the picture. I was trying to capture the stillness of the moment, it was quite magical.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3697257915250781972013-09-19T21:22:54.584+01:002013-09-19T21:22:54.584+01:00Thank you Flighty. It was quite pleasing to have ...Thank you Flighty. It was quite pleasing to have accomplished something before breakfast.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-66372533102819855322013-09-19T21:22:24.556+01:002013-09-19T21:22:24.556+01:00It has, although I've heard Sunday will be war...It has, although I've heard Sunday will be warm.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-72943802151366456052013-09-19T21:22:03.130+01:002013-09-19T21:22:03.130+01:00Hope you're both better now. The second summe...Hope you're both better now. The second summer ends, in charge the germs.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-3770491679605839442013-09-19T21:20:38.105+01:002013-09-19T21:20:38.105+01:00I had one at home a couple of years ago that died....I had one at home a couple of years ago that died. I planted a tayberry at the same time, and that's doing well though - a one out of two success rate.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71049654086456696332013-09-19T21:19:18.425+01:002013-09-19T21:19:18.425+01:00Thank you Leanne. It is lovely to be out before m...Thank you Leanne. It is lovely to be out before most of the rest of the world I think.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14213454122641994432013-09-19T21:18:37.732+01:002013-09-19T21:18:37.732+01:00Thank you Jennifer. The allotment system is lovel...Thank you Jennifer. The allotment system is lovely. There's a wonderful sense of community there. You never know who else will be around, and once you close the gate it is a whole different world.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-31649261070272148362013-09-19T21:17:21.680+01:002013-09-19T21:17:21.680+01:00Thank you for your comment Tammy. It is indeed qu...Thank you for your comment Tammy. It is indeed quite chilly here at the moment. Hoping for some sun at the weekend.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75415016811799466322013-09-19T21:16:27.180+01:002013-09-19T21:16:27.180+01:00I can't think what got into me actually.I can't think what got into me actually.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-68251179356944814372013-09-19T21:15:59.651+01:002013-09-19T21:15:59.651+01:00It could indeed be mice. I think the cold's g...It could indeed be mice. I think the cold's gone, but I'm keeping up the feeding just in case. Best to be on the safe side.CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-14139588110458965822013-09-18T22:37:15.570+01:002013-09-18T22:37:15.570+01:00That first photo is really something. Just gorgeou...That first photo is really something. Just gorgeous. I'm impressed by your work ethic, I'd still be lazing around in my dressing gown drinking tea by the time you'd done an hours gardening. I bet it was nice and peaceful there though. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75660822768336542692013-09-18T21:11:35.454+01:002013-09-18T21:11:35.454+01:00Your allotment looks beautiful in the morning ligh...Your allotment looks beautiful in the morning light. I too am a morning person. It must have been so peaceful there and satisfying to get things done before the rain arrived.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-57201863791457688422013-09-18T20:16:34.787+01:002013-09-18T20:16:34.787+01:00What a beautiful sky you were rewarded with for ge...What a beautiful sky you were rewarded with for getting up so early! Your allotment is beautiful, I admire gardeners!xxJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-87046893627225914432013-09-18T19:08:15.187+01:002013-09-18T19:08:15.187+01:00They never tell you when you're having childre...They never tell you when you're having children about the hours you'll be spending of a sideline 'watching'... sigh.<br /><br />(my least favourite part of winter!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597324560311863417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-29696331995313297622013-09-17T16:21:36.482+01:002013-09-17T16:21:36.482+01:00All the pictures are beautiful, but my favorite is...All the pictures are beautiful, but my favorite is the first picture with the sun hitting the clouds. So lovely! I hope you're starting to feel better. I don't know why they say you can't catch a cold from being wet and cold--that's when I always catch one, too:) Treat yourself today:)Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482703385103047136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-26958206486658573692013-09-17T15:25:41.303+01:002013-09-17T15:25:41.303+01:00You certainly had a worthwhile morning plotting an...You certainly had a worthwhile morning plotting and must be well pleased. Like you I like to go to the plot in the morning but at this time of year not quite that early. I like your cosmos, which are one of my favourite flowers. <br />Sorry to read that you caught a cold and hope that you're now feeling a bit better. Flighty xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-69424302868008956422013-09-17T12:12:17.041+01:002013-09-17T12:12:17.041+01:00I have a cold though and no kids!I have a cold though and no kids!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-11293394047687587832013-09-17T09:50:26.314+01:002013-09-17T09:50:26.314+01:00I've no idea what our plot looks like at that ...I've no idea what our plot looks like at that time of day. Autumn weather has definitely arrived this week. Martynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05245774393957298668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-35157583798506586932013-09-17T09:32:46.049+01:002013-09-17T09:32:46.049+01:00Everywhere seems so different at that time of the ...Everywhere seems so different at that time of the day, it must have been so peaceful. Sorry to hear you've got a cold, I've got one too, I blame it on the kids being back at school, they always bring germs home with them.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-1013423074578071942013-09-17T09:22:25.544+01:002013-09-17T09:22:25.544+01:00We planted a Japanese wineberry several years ago ...We planted a Japanese wineberry several years ago and it just doesn't seem to want to grow!Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-86768177648170810982013-09-17T09:15:56.252+01:002013-09-17T09:15:56.252+01:00I am very envious of your allotment, CJ. It sounds...I am very envious of your allotment, CJ. It sounds very productive too. And your beautiful Cosmos...<br /><br />I often go out early walking with Honey at the weekends. I find it very therapeutic to be out before the family is awake. <br /><br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.com