tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.comments2024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00Above the RiverCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comBlogger17480125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-66066034941798703492024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:002024-03-16T14:03:19.116+00:00I'd avoid digging up the patio although the dr...I'd avoid digging up the patio although the drains are quite deep. I have two manholes in mine although they say one is a soakaway. I also have two on my drive! How greedy is that? We had a flood a few years ago when a drain down the road was blocked by pampas grass growing into the drain and it was not pretty!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-27075719339190809572024-03-07T00:45:08.566+00:002024-03-07T00:45:08.566+00:00You might see if the utility people can come out a...You might see if the utility people can come out and mark where your utilities run underground. In Illinois it is known as "Juli" (Joint Utility Line Illinois or something like that) They are always encouraging people to "Call Juli" before they dig. Helen Mathey-Hornnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37227975949626111342024-03-06T21:09:25.962+00:002024-03-06T21:09:25.962+00:00I’m a silver birch lover too especially on a sunny...I’m a silver birch lover too especially on a sunny winters day. Gorgeous sunsets. I do love a good sunset. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-60424322885713620772024-03-05T20:15:35.718+00:002024-03-05T20:15:35.718+00:00Probably a good idea not to dig up the patio.... u...Probably a good idea not to dig up the patio.... under our slabs is the waste water pipe. We know because it was blocked on fine December day (many years ago). I love silver birches, too. Such a beautiful bark. Have a lovely week, and give Bertie a tickle from me. CxChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-52334363488475387212024-03-05T13:00:52.559+00:002024-03-05T13:00:52.559+00:00We brought two silver birches back to our house in...We brought two silver birches back to our house in the boot of the car twenty drive years ago and now they are forty feet tall at least. I planted five jaquemontii elsewhere and just this morning recommended a grove of them to my son who has a long garden. They can be planted surprisingly close together. Love them.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-57652986831258776712024-03-05T08:32:08.572+00:002024-03-05T08:32:08.572+00:00Silver birches are lovely trees, aren't they C...Silver birches are lovely trees, aren't they CJ. Recently I've been noticing the weeping variety, https://www.ornamental-trees.co.uk/betula-pendula-youngii-tree-p44 . Now I've spotted them I keep seeing them everywhere. Isn't that often the way! :0) Love your snowy pictures. Jacquie xxJacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070925194308020019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-56421854081190466832024-03-04T22:40:43.198+00:002024-03-04T22:40:43.198+00:00Hello! Would you believe I just got a beautiful pi...Hello! Would you believe I just got a beautiful picture for my dining room, and it is of silver birch trees?!?! So happy to visit with you today. Have a cozy evening, my friend.Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-66274096407563808392024-03-04T11:03:41.037+00:002024-03-04T11:03:41.037+00:00Good for you, silver birches are lovely trees. F...Good for you, silver birches are lovely trees. Fig trees like being confined so I would keep it in the pot, and the olive. <br />There's been no snow here thankfully. Well done on rescuing early bees.<br />All's well here thanks. Take care. xx Flightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-88858627795006049132024-03-04T10:51:00.587+00:002024-03-04T10:51:00.587+00:00Forgot to enable cookies and didn't spot that ...Forgot to enable cookies and didn't spot that I was posting anonymouslySue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-10355806680307982952024-03-04T10:48:07.918+00:002024-03-04T10:48:07.918+00:00I love silver birches too. They are lovely on a br...I love silver birches too. They are lovely on a bright winter's day. Advice is ysyall to restrict fig roots to control the size of the plant. I'd stick with pots especially near the house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-80034207216941067602024-03-03T22:27:29.423+00:002024-03-03T22:27:29.423+00:00I love silver birch trees. The girls (well, me!) b...I love silver birch trees. The girls (well, me!) bought R one for Father's Day many years ago. She (Silvia!) whipped back and to in the wind for a couple of years before her trunk strengthened and she is now a stately tree. I wish we had planted another one near her; we could have suspended a hammock between the 2 by now. <br />We missed the snow here, sadly. I love a bit of snow, provided I'm not driving in it. Well done on the bee first aid. xxVeggieMummynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-48473756640742263602024-01-06T17:32:34.007+00:002024-01-06T17:32:34.007+00:00You had me laughing out loud, can't wait to se...You had me laughing out loud, can't wait to see it.xxxSnowbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572555410663928295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-81212031405108080082024-01-02T18:20:06.169+00:002024-01-02T18:20:06.169+00:00Happy New Year xHappy New Year xpeagreenboathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156584940335999209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-50533823514173255972024-01-02T07:39:52.689+00:002024-01-02T07:39:52.689+00:00This has to be the most delightful holiday tale I&...This has to be the most delightful holiday tale I've ever come across. I chuckled from start to finish and eagerly awaited that picture. Looking forward to the next one. Wishing you and your family a joyful Christmas and revel in creating more cherished memories.cotton candy t shirt full sleevehttps://candylovertees.com/products/cotton-candy-sweatshirtnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-67949289181713898042023-12-30T17:17:11.968+00:002023-12-30T17:17:11.968+00:00Can't wait to see the festive ladder.Can't wait to see the festive ladder.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-37974451728242885582023-12-28T14:26:15.878+00:002023-12-28T14:26:15.878+00:00Absolutely brilliant! This is a sitcom episode! Se...Absolutely brilliant! This is a sitcom episode! Sell your story and use the money to hire a carpenter to either lower the ladder or raise the ceiling!Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218543268444358665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-62705254754434285482023-12-26T20:47:25.716+00:002023-12-26T20:47:25.716+00:00Fabulous, a stepladder tree. Your post brings joy ...Fabulous, a stepladder tree. Your post brings joy into my life, much needed after surviving yet another Christmas. I can't wait to see the photos. We have the tree that nobody else wanted but it fits nicely in a corner of our living room. It holds onto its needles, for now. Have a wonderful week xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-5629445093306585272023-12-25T06:45:12.085+00:002023-12-25T06:45:12.085+00:00Good for you, and well done. xxGood for you, and well done. xxFlightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-34167495414050874152023-12-24T18:58:01.793+00:002023-12-24T18:58:01.793+00:00Oh CJ, this is just the best holiday story I think...Oh CJ, this is just the best holiday story I think I've ever read. I giggled all the way through and was ready for that pic. Please do one soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family and celebrate this wonderful memory. ❤Grammy Braxtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719293877336161714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-71294484800442887312023-12-24T16:35:30.684+00:002023-12-24T16:35:30.684+00:00Yes! I somehow managed 50,000 words by the 28th. J...Yes! I somehow managed 50,000 words by the 28th. Just needs a good edit now... xxCJhttps://cjabovetheriver.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-56348912464221967802023-12-24T14:37:58.439+00:002023-12-24T14:37:58.439+00:00You conjure up a most vivid picture of your festiv...You conjure up a most vivid picture of your festive stepladder, which I have to say is rather unusual. I'm surprised that your dog hasn't tried climbing it.<br />Lovely pictures, even though they're preloved images.<br />Thanks, and you too. xx<br /><br />PS Did you finish NaNoWriMo?Flightyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082758817547303423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-75689915680621092502023-12-24T10:30:11.915+00:002023-12-24T10:30:11.915+00:00We so need to see a picture of your creation I’m ...We so need to see a picture of your creation I’m sure it looks fabulous 😀. Carol Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-82076792699915066962023-12-24T09:22:30.300+00:002023-12-24T09:22:30.300+00:00Fantastic! Perhaps a new family portrait around th...Fantastic! Perhaps a new family portrait around the 'tree' is in order to cement the ladder into Christmas tradition. Merry Christmas. xCrimson Kettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13701829170555353323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-46229583579546618062023-12-24T08:54:57.873+00:002023-12-24T08:54:57.873+00:00Thank you for that. Just the sort of post I needed...Thank you for that. Just the sort of post I needed to start my day. I will wait with bated breath to see this marvel. Certainly a new family tradition:). Have a lovely Christmas. B xCoastal Rippleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355914194686166834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235841642149423068.post-21821851910553931772023-12-23T22:28:07.394+00:002023-12-23T22:28:07.394+00:00Oh, I was so desperate to see a photo of your fest...Oh, I was so desperate to see a photo of your festive stepladder! It sounds like a fabulous idea in theory and it will certainly be a talking point. If nothing else, it will prove very useful for cleaning the upstairs windows! :O) <br />The thought of your lovely ladder will cheer me up tomorrow, when doubtless I shall be stuck in some major traffic jam with a husband who is declaring 'I hate Christmas!' every 5 minutes.<br />Have a merry one, CJ. xxVeggieMummynoreply@blogger.com