Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[jazzy]

Ah , I had Camel’s “ The Snow Goose” album back in the mid 70s . I can still hear parts of it in my head now .

A great album!

 

[jazzy]

I zoomed in on the concrete post/ trellis fence in pic 2 as we‘re 3/4 through replacing the old wooden trellis fence/ wooden posts with concrete posts and lattice type panels. I showed your pic to Mrs. blueloon, concrete posts are unheard of in this part of the world. Nice garden by the way, daffodils in bloom in February are also unheard of here ?

I erected that fence 25 years ago when we moved in. The concrete posts have lasted well ( some wear but not too much ) and only replaced the panels last year.

In the back I've used treated wooden posts and panels and gone through 2 fences in 25 years.

The small daffodils that you see are tete a tete and much earlier than Devon gold which I have in the rest of the garden

 

[Bluerover]

I tried that last year in part of our back garden but the area just ended up a mess. I must have done something wrong. We were anxious to encourage wildlife too

It needs patience and just mow once a year in the autumn. My Missus took a lot of persuasion!! It takes a couple of seasons to turn from a mess to a lovely wildlife garden. I love it as do my dogs. A safe sanctuary for them to romp around. Great to see hedgehogs breeding.

 

[Terrarian]

Morning all hope you are well. Look at you posh folks with our huge gardens, here's me in my little council flat with no yard or garden

 

[blue1948]

Spent 90% of my time in the Caribbean listening to Bob.

I saw Jonny Nash live a few times ,Britain's answer to Bob Marley

 

[blue1948]

She's terrible honestly and she remembers everything, if i stop her getting to something that she wants to pick up n eat, she'll remember where it's at and go straight to it next time we are heading that way and obviously i don't remember everything, she even does it if a long time has passed between walks, infuriating it is. I'm the one has to clean the sick up but touch wood nothing more serious, I'd rather not have to pay a vet over it, not that she understands that's why i shout at her. Its the only thing i can say bad about her she's brilliant in every other way, little bugger lol

@Terrarian ,there is no point in shouting other than for your good ,it is in her nature .Can you use another route or muzzle her for the walk ? Or put her in a duffle bag on your back !!

 

[Terrarian]

@Terrarian ,there is no point in shouting other than for your good ,it is in her nature .Can you use another route or muzzle her for the walk ? Or put her in a duffle bag on your back !!

I only shout stop at her lol, It's nothing to do with which route I walk Blue, I go different ways every time, she literally tries to eat everything, I'm talking 4-5 times every single walk, her nose sniffs out waste discarded food, people are just filthy, it winds me up. I get more angry at peoples dirtiness than I do at Daisy, I'm only thinking of her health.

There's no way in the world a Beagle would go in a back pack mate haha the walks for exercise for both of us and with my condition there's no way I could carry her on my back anyway and I would never muzzle her she isn't vicious, I only agree with muzzling dangerous dogs.

She's just as bad on roads, no matter how many times we do the stop and wait, if I wasn't with her she'd happily wander out into the road.

 

[blue1948]

Good morning all on this beautiful morning here in Finland ,some great photos on display .
I hope all have a great day and think of the poor people of The Ukraine as well as our fans who are not to well.

 

[blue1948]

I only shout stop at her lol, It's nothing to do with which route I walk Blue, I go different ways every time, she literally tries to eat everything, I'm talking 4-5 times every single walk, her nose sniffs out waste discarded food, people are just filthy, it winds me up. I get more angry at peoples dirtiness than I do at Daisy, I'm only thinking of her health.

There's no way in the world a Beagle would go in a back pack mate haha the walks for exercise for both of us and with my condition there's no way I could carry her on my back anyway and I would never muzzle her she isn't vicious, I only agree with muzzling dangerous dogs.

She's just as bad on roads, no matter how many times we do the stop and wait, if I wasn't with her she'd happily wander out into the road.

I am sure you know best ,I was joking about the backpack as I know of your medical health .Stay strong .Have a great day with your best mate.

 

[Terrarian]

I am sure you know best ,I was joking about the backpack as I know of your medical health .Stay strong .Have a great day with your best mate.

And you Blue, horrible times in Ukraine put things into perspective doesn't it. I feel for those people and even the Russian civilians, so bad a tyrant is doing this.

 

[blue1948]

We had the plough around yesterday as it seems no more snow yet ,Oh the wife put on a blue coat because of the complaints last time .I never mentioned but we all have red coats here ,if you walk in the forest it is so you don't get shot by hunters -seriously :-

 

[Gwladysover]

Morning all, red sky in the morning here. Hope all are well and Mrs LT is feeling better @larbert toffee.
How’s the washing machine @Barnfred 55 ,have you figured out how it works yet?
Hope Daisy behaves herself today, @Terrarian.
Have a great day, everyone.

 

[Barnfred 55]

Morning all, red sky in the morning here. Hope all are well and Mrs LT is feeling better @larbert toffee.
How’s the washing machine @Barnfred 55 ,have you figured out how it works yet?
Hope Daisy behaves herself today, @Terrarian.
Have a great day, everyone.

You know me too well Gadys. Ha ha. Yes. I got Sammy to give me a run through before they left. I'm pleased to report I have a healthy supply of clean smalls again. And no pics Sass. Sorry.

 

[blueloon]

I erected that fence 25 years ago when we moved in. The concrete posts have lasted well ( some wear but not too much ) and only replaced the panels last year.

In the back I've used treated wooden posts and panels and gone through 2 fences in 25 years.

The small daffodils that you see are tete a tete and much earlier than Devon gold which I have in the rest of the garden

I’ve had about 9 wooden posts replaced over the years, Storm Arwen broke 3 as we are so exposed to the winds where we live. Im setting a trend as concrete posts are unheard of up here, and it’s the first time the guy who’s doing it has used them. Fingers crossed it looks good in the end and the obligatory photo, hopefully finished today.

 

[larbert toffee]

I’ve had about 9 wooden posts replaced over the years, Storm Arwen broke 3 as we are so exposed to the winds where we live. Im setting a trend as concrete posts are unheard of up here, and it’s the first time the guy who’s doing it has used them. Fingers crossed it looks good in the end and the obligatory photo, hopefully finished today. View attachment 157513

That is some size of garden your neighbour has got.