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Old 03-04-2008, 11:26 AM
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Plot neighbours of ours are a lovely retired couple but unfortunately John had a stroke last summer, he is back on his feet although quite unsteady but in good cheer.

To help him get onto the plots I made some hand rail earlier in the year which helps him tremendously, however their wooden greenhouse is falling to bits and its unsafe for John to go in really.

Amazingly a freecycle advert got me a cracking 6x6 greenhouse for them which I collected last night. Next week it will be assembled and with the addition of a hand rail inside, John will be able to garden safely whilst his wife can get on outside.

Its a great feeling helping somebody else, I cant wait to see their faces when its all up and ready to use.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:37 AM
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Piglet you lovely Man, doesn't it feel great when you can help others?
Well done you!
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:41 AM
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The ever generous David! That's so nice of you. If you need us to help you with the setting up of John's greenhouse, let us know. We'll be happy to assist.
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:43 AM
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That is so nice of you Piglet, you are a gentleman with a heart!
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Old 03-04-2008, 11:57 AM
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What a lovely thing to do - and all that good karma will come back to you you know. Well done you - I bet John is really glad to have you as a friend.
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:33 PM
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How did you approach this, PW. We know of an elderly lady (84) who usually grows most of her own veg, but she's having health problems at the moment. We would like to offer to help out, but don't want to cause offence or make her feel helpless.
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:54 PM
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PW you make Mother Theresa look like a sinner! What a fab chap you are.
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Old 03-04-2008, 12:59 PM
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By god i can see your Halo from over here seriously that is a good turn you will get your reward in the after life jacob
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Old 03-04-2008, 01:02 PM
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That's lovely of you. I am sure they think of you fondly.

A good deed always deserves another so maybe you will be lucky....

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Old 03-04-2008, 01:20 PM
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Well done David, it's little stories like that, that really do restore faith in mankind.

Sometimes it doesn't take a huge effort, but it does make a huge difference.

I can just imagine their happiness, from your efforts, David.
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Old 03-04-2008, 01:21 PM
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The world needs more people like you PW
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Old 03-04-2008, 01:23 PM
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Way to go dude, great work.

Good Karma indeed. Well done.
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Old 03-04-2008, 03:28 PM
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Old 03-04-2008, 05:30 PM
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wow, well done 'ole chap.
ps want to be my lottie neighbor?
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Old 03-04-2008, 05:50 PM
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Mapcr77, get you gloves out, I have bagged another one for you!
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Old 03-04-2008, 06:06 PM
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Mapcr77, get you gloves out, I have bagged another one for you!
Will do! And I should point out that indeed Piglet donated my pair of gloves? See? a truly generous soul he is!

Mil gracias, Piglet!

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Old 03-04-2008, 09:23 PM
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You are a saint why aren't you on the plot next to mine. Hope they appreciate all that hard work.
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:25 PM
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Oops just been told my message was too short! First time that has happened. Anyway just wanted to say you are wonderful and I am green with envy!! My greenhouse is in bits.God will be watching and you will reap your rewards up there with the best of rotavaters etc.
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Old 03-04-2008, 09:29 PM
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I think we should nominate PW for an OBE for services to allotment neighbours.
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:07 PM
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Quality shout big fella!
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:22 PM
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What a lovely thing to do PW! Restores faith in people
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Old 03-04-2008, 10:42 PM
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You are a saint why aren't you on the plot next to mine. Hope they appreciate all that hard work.
I'm just two plots away from Piglet, and today we got a couple of lovely leeks from him! (and a greenhouse is on the way! Am I lucky or what? )
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