Saturday 14 September 2013

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The  gardens have gone rampant in just a week! We have winds and rain forecast so we threw our bags in the door, took the fridge we bought at auction in the outhouse and stood it up to settle, and attacked the fruits and vegetables we thought might spoil in rain and wind. We also checked the drains and bought in some wood for the fire in case we needed one. Phew! D. also took down some of the overhanging damson branches which were heavy with fruit. We have had many broken branches this year. It has certainly made picking damsons easier for tomorrow!
 My youngest daughter looked after our place (again) while we were away. Again my godson gave a hand  when she was otherwise engaged. He and I agreed that a bit of barter was in order for the favour(though he would do it anyway) so returning favour for favour I am going to take zip out of some of his old trousers and put it into his working trousers. Don't you just love a skill barter?!
 Was hoping to go a to a local show tomorrow, but I don't think I will have time as there are BUCKETS of produce to process or sell, piles of washing to do and catch-up on the jobs I have been letting slide for the past few weeks, with being away so much. The diary is very full for next week so I'd best buckle down and get organised - not my strong point !
I notice that I have a new follower, but I can't see who they are! So welcome anonymous follower!!
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Gillx





8 comments:

  1. Glad you made it home safe and sound. Sounds like you will be really busy the next few days.

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    1. Indeed. Started today prepping ready for plum chutney and Victoria plum jam. Also freezing baskets full of french beans
      Can you give your recipe for potato bread on your blog for me?
      Gillx

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  2. I hope it is all very successful!

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    1. We haven't done bad at all so far. Lots more to do
      Thanks for commenting Joy, nice to hear from you
      Gillx

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  3. Welcome home Gill, glad the fridge made it back unharmed. There will always be jobs waiting to be done whether you have been away lots or not! enjoy squirreling away your homegrown produce for the winter months. Bartering is a great way of paying for goods or jobs done, I am always envious of the people who belong to LETS schemes.
    Enjoy whats left of the weekend x

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    1. Thanks for the welcome home.Got to plug the fridge in yet, with a thermometer... fingers crossed!
      What is a LETS scheme?
      Gillx

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  4. The best bit about being away is coming home and finding lots to eat and store and sell. Should keep you busy for a day or two.

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  5. Like you, I love the squirrelling away and the smug feeling it gives me!
    Looking at this lot might be three days, until the next picking!
    Gillx

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