Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

PhilM said:
Aye, the derby is half one. I couldn't help put £5 EW on Arrest, with it being Dettori's final race. Dubai Mile (got 25-1 on the exchange) is another choice.

I've watched my son play football this morning (solid win) and now it's time to go and watch some cricket in the sun.
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My son has just messaged me. He did a Dettori Oaks/ Derby double a few weeks ago. Got 18/1 for it.
 
anjelikaferrett said:
I've finally discovered that the tree at the bottom of my garden is a Celtic hawthorn tree. The most sacred of trees in celtic mythology symbolising love and protection. Fairies live under it as the tree's guardians, however brides can pick flowers and sprigs if they ask nicely.

I'm liking this a lot. I'll be having a word with the fairies come August to see if they have any influence over football seeing as the rosary beads, Buddha (tea light holder) from long ago school fair and Ganesh ( wind chime in garden with his image on) only just scraped us through!
Here's a pic of said tree.View attachment 212520
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Do you have a Latin name for it ?
 

Barnfred 55 said:
I am Blue. On Tresco now just having a spot of lunch at The New Inn. Been to The Abbey Gardens this morning. Quite emotional. It's probably the one thing on Cal's bucket list we didn't get round to seeing. It was stunning. Must have taken about 20 pics but I'll need to sort through them later and post the best ones.
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Put one on the fridge door for Cal when you get home .
 

anjelikaferrett said:
I've finally discovered that the tree at the bottom of my garden is a Celtic hawthorn tree. The most sacred of trees in celtic mythology symbolising love and protection. Fairies live under it as the tree's guardians, however brides can pick flowers and sprigs if they ask nicely.

I'm liking this a lot. I'll be having a word with the fairies come August to see if they have any influence over football seeing as the rosary beads, Buddha (tea light holder) from long ago school fair and Ganesh ( wind chime in garden with his image on) only just scraped us through!
Here's a pic of said tree.View attachment 212520
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The haws can be used for a whiskey and leaves/flowers in a tea this time of year. Traditionally for heartburn. I like the flowers raw if hungry outdoors to sate the appetite.
 
anjelikaferrett said:
I've finally discovered that the tree at the bottom of my garden is a Celtic hawthorn tree. The most sacred of trees in celtic mythology symbolising love and protection. Fairies live under it as the tree's guardians, however brides can pick flowers and sprigs if they ask nicely.

I'm liking this a lot. I'll be having a word with the fairies come August to see if they have any influence over football seeing as the rosary beads, Buddha (tea light holder) from long ago school fair and Ganesh ( wind chime in garden with his image on) only just scraped us through!
Here's a pic of said tree.View attachment 212520
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My Nan always said it was bad luck to bring May (hawthorn) blossom into the house, she also had a similar superstition regarding Lilac blossom. Lilac is supposed to be favoured by fairies who kidnapped people and by bringing Lilac into the house you were running the risk of them getting into your home. Beautiful pic. Anj.
 

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