Tuesday 16 June 2020

Tuesday

Good morning!
After giving the new Blogger a try, I've gone back to the old one.  I really liked some features - for example, they have made it really difficult to post a 'saved' entry accidentally - but the inserting images function is slow and clunky and how anyone could imagine it is an improvement on the old way is beyond me.  As I sometimes insert a fair number of images, it really got up my nose!

At least I gave it a fair go.

We had some beautiful weather yesterday.  It clouded over later on in the afternoon and I gather storms were forecast but it didn't feel particularly humid round here and the skies cleared again without any rain or noise!
At the moment, the sun is out and it looks gorgeous.  The forecast keeps changing; at the moment it says light rain mid afternoon but that could easily change.  I've watered the garden anyway and done some side shooting!

Some days just seem to merge into each other, don't they, and one can have difficulty remembering the specifics (or am I just getting old).  I've had to think quite hard about yesterday which is daft but I got there eventually.

Because it was so sunny, I started off some washing and managed to get it all done and line dried.  Now I have a pile of ironing which, I guess, is on today's list of Things To Do.
I popped down to the allotment and planted out the remaining runner beans, grown in pots, to fill the gaps (and did the same thing at home as well).  After those initial worries, they seem to be doing OK, maybe a bit later than some other plots but they will catch up.  They always do.
I also found gaps for the remaining tomato plants, all but two.  Those two are now in the compost bin as no-one around here wanted any more.  I also planted out the last squash to replace the one that does so fingers crossed.  Now I just have the chillies to plant out and I'll do that today and then that's the end of the seedling veg.  All done and dusted.
The allotment continues to look potentially productive.

Broad beans.


 A general view
Tomatoes, courgettes and squashes at the front.











I took some rhubarb round to Julia and was going to take some round to Dave (son) too but he suggested he come round for a chat after work.  He did and it was really lovely, a great treat as he's a busy chap and I don't see all that much of him, considering how nearby he lives.

Oh, I nearly forgot - I had some camping chairs delivered.  On Saturday I discovered that the seat of one of my camping chairs has started splitting (they are very old) so I decided it was best to replace them before someone came to grief in one.  I ordered some on Sunday (Amazon) and they arrived yesterday which is amazingly fast.  I'm very pleased - they are padded and comfortable and the back is slightly higher than the old ones so more supportive.



The only thing in the diary for today is the SW Zoom meeting this morning (pound and a half off - yay) and I need to check whether Beth will do the watering today.  I have a basket of ironing to deal with, the chilli plants to put into the relevant bed and I need to go to Morrisons at some point but apart from that it is just normal, housework-y things.
In other words, a gentle day!

You have a good one too.  xx

(I've discovered an annoying change to the old Blogger - since yesterday, I think.  You used to be able to choose your photos and Blogger 'held' them in the 'insert images' 'area' until you double clicked.  Now it doesn't hold them beyond the initial selection.  Grrrrr)

20 comments:

  1. I fully agree with you on the new blogger which I have been using for some time. Sometimes it refuses to publish at the first attempt and you then have to publish when it appears on your list of posts. And as for photos that is a real pain.

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    1. Isn't it? You are more patient than I (and I mean that as a compliment) - I've gone back. I can't see that there's any advantage and maybe some disadvantaged.
      xx

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  2. I swapped back too - at least we know how to use it if we are forced.
    Have a good day - sunshine again here but I've bu****** up my knee like last December - so enforced rest again. GRRRR

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    1. It's probably more a question of when really.

      Oh, no - how did that happen? What a perfect nuisance for you. Sending fast healing vibes through the ether to you.
      xx

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  3. We're promised a thunderstorm this afternoon. It's sunny at the moment but I have a pressure headache so will be glad when the storm arrives.

    Your new camping chair looks very comfy. I gave mine away last year and am now regretting it as it would be useful to take with me on trips out. Never mind!

    Congratulations on the weight loss. You're so close now ... it's brilliant 😁

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    1. It looks fine round here but, although it's not exactly humid, I can 'feel' the pressure (sort of).

      Those chairs are very handy and, as you say, convenient, but they're easy to get hold of so maybe you could treat yourself to another one.
      xx

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  4. I've gone back to the old blogger too. Except that any comments don't seem to materialise on the old blogger so if I want to see them, I am having to go on the new blogger and "allow" them and then go back to the old one again. They are not making this easy!

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    1. It sounds as if different people are having different issues, doesn't it? I can see comments fine (at the moment). No, it's not at all helpful or easy.
      xx

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  5. For some reason, BLogger does not let me comment on my Iphone or Ipad. I wait until I get on my new laptop to do so. I do not have a blogger account or any other social media and choose not to have them. In the meantime, I love your blog, your travels, your gardens...I believe I have it correct-Beth is your daughter who lives near you...Alex is her son in college...also love the chair...

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    1. How frustrating for you.
      Yes, that's right. Beth and Dave are my two offspring (bless them) and Alex is Beth's son, my grandson.
      xx

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  6. Glad your garden is doing well, Joy! I agree with all of the comments about the new Blogger. I very quickly reverted back to the old one. I hope they don't ever force us to use the new one.

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    1. Fingers crossed. I can't see where to go to give feedback though.
      xx

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  7. Your allotment is looking very good, I think all the hard work you and Beth have put into it shows! I've kinda got used to the new blogger but had some frustrating moments with it.

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    1. Thank you; we're pleased with things at the moment (apart from the weeds that refuse to pack up and leave).
      xx

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  8. Those are nice chairs. They look so comfortable. Your vegetables look very green and healthy. I like the old Blogger, too. I tried the new one and switched back, although soon we will have to change.

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    1. I'm afraid we will. Maybe they will have improved things a bit by then - they must be getting feedback.

      They are comfy, perfect for sitting out in the warmth of the open air.
      xx

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  9. Your garden looks lovely and those chairs look very comfy.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks, Jackie. We get great pleasure from garden and allotment at the moment.
      xx

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  10. I didn't get on with the new blogger either. It doesn't seem very user friendly.
    Those chairs look good and comfy. X

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  11. Yes, same. Sticking to the old Blogger. The new one is annoying. I believe Google (Blogger) are leaving the old version intact so people can continue using that if they don't like the new one. Good news for us. Take care.

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