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Old 21-03-2007, 09:57 PM
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Yup - you've guessed it, I've got an allotment

Went to see it this evening and nearly bit the secretary's hand off.

Hoping the shed will be left (be great if the previous owner left the rotavator too!!!!), just needs a quick once over on most of it with a rotavator or fork and I'll be planting.

You really don't get much luckier than this

Really got to get my head round the planning bit now
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:03 PM
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Congratulations ChrisB! Just in time for the planting season as well! Take some photies as-is and you can then have something to look back on when you get it the way you want it!
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:05 PM
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Well done Chris. I bet you can't wait.
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:07 PM
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Well done - exciting, ain't it! Pics for sure, please, CB, and do let us know how you get on!
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:12 PM
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Come rain hail or snow, even if I only manage to get one square foot dug, I'm planting something this weekend.

Photos will follow, but the difference between now and later certainly won't be as spectacular as some I've seen on here, as it really is in fairly good condition.
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:15 PM
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Great news, Chris - it'll be worth the wait you've had.
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Old 21-03-2007, 10:38 PM
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Congratulations Chris B. I hope it brings you every pleasure.
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Old 21-03-2007, 11:21 PM
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Congratulations ChrisB. May you have many happy hours down there
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Old 22-03-2007, 12:56 AM
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Photos will follow, but the difference between now and later certainly won't be as spectacular as some I've seen on here, as it really is in fairly good condition.
One thing I've learned on the Vine is the generosity of the grapes - our 'umble plot was in fine nick when we took it over (just a few annual weeds) and I know how fortunate we've been compared to those who really do GYO against the odds - but nonetheless I've had nothing but encouragement from all here.

Mind you, they probably all talk about me behind my back.
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Old 22-03-2007, 09:23 AM
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ChrisB!

Congratulations on getting your plot.

Exciting (and back-breaking) times ahead I'm sure.

Happy planting.

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Old 22-03-2007, 09:23 AM
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Lucky you! Well done. Enjoy yourself at the weekend.
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Old 22-03-2007, 09:54 AM
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Supposed to be good weather this weekend too!
Great news!
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Old 22-03-2007, 10:23 AM
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I know you'll have LOADS of fun. And as to the digging, well heck, it's cheaper than a gym - and a lot more satisfying. You've got good meals to look forward to at the end.
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Old 22-03-2007, 02:57 PM
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Congratulations CB!! The fun is just about to start!! Good luck and enjoy!
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Old 22-03-2007, 03:02 PM
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Excellent news CB. I can understand you excitment didnt sleep night before i got mine. What a perfect time of the year to get it too. Enjoy!
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Old 22-03-2007, 05:08 PM
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Congratulations! Must be really exciting.

Good luck!
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Old 22-03-2007, 07:17 PM
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Happy lotmenteering. May all your seeds sprout.
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hello and welcome ,
a plot , shed and rotivator a hat trick !
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Old 22-03-2007, 07:37 PM
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Congrats on the plot CB! Hope you have as much fun on it as we do on ours! Deffo looking forwards to seeing the piccies, and keep us all posted on what you're getting up to!
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Old 22-03-2007, 10:14 PM
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Congratulations CB! How exciting! I'm really pleased for you. We'll have to swop notes because I got mine just before Christmas, but due to the weather its only just coming together. Looking forward to hearing how you get on! Well done! Bernie aka Dexterdog
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Old 22-03-2007, 10:30 PM
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Thanks everybody for your good wishes and encouragement

Was trying to plan the allotment today. You can imagine how upset I was - not - when we had to shut the computers down this morning because of a problem, I got my gardening book out and starting planning.

Unfortunately after that work got in the way, so I'm not much further forward.

Checked the weather, Saturday sunny intervals so guess where I'll be. Sunday not so good, so I'll be hot footing it round the garden centres to see if there are any onion sets, broad beans and peas left

Might even give up my gym membership now.
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Old 23-03-2007, 12:45 AM
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Great to hear your news Chris B. You got it at just the right time. Hope you have a great season and everything grows well for you.
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Thanks everybody for your good wishes and encouragement

Was trying to plan the allotment today. You can imagine how upset I was - not - when we had to shut the computers down this morning because of a problem, I got my gardening book out and starting planning.

Unfortunately after that work got in the way, so I'm not much further forward.

Checked the weather, Saturday sunny intervals so guess where I'll be. Sunday not so good, so I'll be hot footing it round the garden centres to see if there are any onion sets, broad beans and peas left

Might even give up my gym membership now.
Don't forget to take your camera this weekend so you can show us! Did the previous person leave the rotivator or had it gone when you took over?
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