tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post2454919244883830977..comments2023-10-23T20:17:13.467+01:00Comments on SiX and Friends: Award winning gorillasCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01215796606504574339noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-72118912468261909202012-06-09T08:41:36.537+01:002012-06-09T08:41:36.537+01:00Hello Catherine! It's so cold and wet here in...Hello Catherine! It's so cold and wet here in the Midlands that the gardening almost has to be done in a wet suit - not quite the same as on skates of course, but quite challenging! I think the pain I have in my feet isn't in fact arthritis but is my body adapting to it's environment by making my toes webbed. <br /><br />Back to normal now after the Jubilee rush of excitment. I spent the day trying to choose a new bathroom and boiler, replacing my printer, and my phone. Everything seems to be giving up the ghost at the same time. It might take me a couple of days to understand how the phone works, so if I'm quieter than normal you'll know I'm in a corner somewhere with a headache.Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-59833042810929112572012-06-08T18:17:04.904+01:002012-06-08T18:17:04.904+01:00I'm not sure what the criteria for the Order o...I'm not sure what the criteria for the Order of Canada are Margaret, but it probably not gorilla gardening ( or even guerrilla gardening!) unless of course, like all things Canadian,it's done on ice-skates! Do feel free to nominate me, but I will warn you ,it's been years since I ice-skated. <br /><br />Many congratulations Annabel. I will be sure to practice my curtsey before we meet! <br />CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215796606504574339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-55404140687250086782012-06-08T15:06:57.975+01:002012-06-08T15:06:57.975+01:00Thank you and it's wonderful news about the ha...Thank you and it's wonderful news about the hamlet Margaret. Keep going!Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-39555493885496442902012-06-08T01:10:23.736+01:002012-06-08T01:10:23.736+01:00Congratulations indeed, Annabel! And you have ins...Congratulations indeed, Annabel! <i>And</i> you have inspired a friend and I in our work to restore an abandoned garden on the edge of our wee prairie hamlet. We spent all of today there, pruning, pulling, digging weeds, noting what needs to be repaired and who to call for help. Thank you!<br /><br />P.S. While the rest of you struggle to catch up to Annabel on the Queen's Honour Rolls, perhaps we Canucks can nominate Catherine for an Order of Canada, eh? ;-)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-45689190233376552182012-06-07T17:09:57.472+01:002012-06-07T17:09:57.472+01:00Cheers Steph! Now, I wouldn't want to cast as...Cheers Steph! Now, I wouldn't want to cast aspersions on her Maj's beds but we have the same sort of plants in the Dell. There's not a huge amount of wonderous planting and I suppose that's because it's a space where lots of people tramp around all the time, and it has to be kept clear or something. There was a rose bed with some climbing roses over ropes behind an arbour, and a statue, and a lovely summerhouse with garden furniture (which would have benefitted enormously with a few of your cushions Linda and Laura!) and a stainless steel dog bowl for the corgis. There was a tennis court and a lake, but not much else. It was very quiet though; you wouldn't know you were in the middle of London.Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-86728318992160908742012-06-07T16:44:39.311+01:002012-06-07T16:44:39.311+01:00Brilliant news Annabel, lots of congratulations. D...Brilliant news Annabel, lots of congratulations. Did you tweak a few of Her Maj's beds whilst you were there?stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178411017689338482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-91340255535213662562012-06-07T14:21:25.689+01:002012-06-07T14:21:25.689+01:00Thanks Hilary old bean. Lots to enjoy, and the su...Thanks Hilary old bean. Lots to enjoy, and the sun shone for the whole afternoon. Sitting in Her Maj's garden eating small things on plates and people watching, with everyone wearing their finest garb was just wonderful.Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-61623087411869613382012-06-07T14:15:14.770+01:002012-06-07T14:15:14.770+01:00True!! Would you consider the job of Agent?? Not...True!! Would you consider the job of Agent?? Not very well paid I'm afraid, but plenty of biscuits in lieu :))Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-39851259747294025322012-06-07T14:14:09.802+01:002012-06-07T14:14:09.802+01:00Oh well done Annabel old sock! You incredibly hero...Oh well done Annabel old sock! You incredibly heroic girl ... I knew about the garden party, but am MBE - I think I must have been in a different zone for the last few weeks. I guess you her Majesty must be pretty much on first name terms now? Hope you have enjoyed every last well deserved second of it all - Hilary xxHilaryBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410151165055470962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-42061171769107608922012-06-07T13:04:08.067+01:002012-06-07T13:04:08.067+01:00Ah well, if you can't rely on your friends to ...Ah well, if you can't rely on your friends to embarrass you....Laura Kemshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789660794645156389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8910095142327566783.post-11708043030757509372012-06-07T12:40:54.545+01:002012-06-07T12:40:54.545+01:00Aw crikey! That's WELL embarrassing, but than...Aw crikey! That's WELL embarrassing, but thank you so much for your wonderful posting and support. xxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336910992514931455noreply@blogger.com