Corona Cavern

[Containergardener]

^^^^ enjoy list writing

Wish ours would begin.

Been on fixing decking. What started as a couple of boards...went on...and on......still going on....
Felt very tired past couple of days so having to slow down, even fell asleep in front of tv which I never do .

Have a good day
Nice to be back

[Nicos]

We've had an announcement that our lockdown is being phased out as from 11th May!
Can't flippin wait to get to the garden centre and diy shops!
Yippee.... * starts making huuuuge shopping list

[greenishfing]

I will have to go shopping again for myself and elderly relative in the next couple of days. I have been 3 times since this started and have had to queue for an hour the last twice. As the weather has been good it has been bearable but the thought of long queues in the rain (latest forecast) is utterly depressing. There must be a better way.

No queue to speak of. No flour or yeast but other than that quite like normal.

[Containergardener]

Morning
I'm hoping for some normality to start resuming.

We have been on repairing areas of the deck . Going to give it a good clean today . Tried to buy stain but out of stock ,after having waiting in queues online. Ugh.

Frosty start today with sunshine , dogs walk shortly.
Have a good day

[Florence Fennel]

Week 6 - can't believe it. Stay safe everyone

[greenishfing]

I will have to go shopping again for myself and elderly relative in the next couple of days. I have been 3 times since this started and have had to queue for an hour the last twice. As the weather has been good it has been bearable but the thought of long queues in the rain (latest forecast) is utterly depressing. There must be a better way.

[JanieB]

I've done my first proper grocery shop in three weeks today. Staggered home with some of the fresh and frozen fruit and veg I have been dreaming of. Should keep me going for another three weeks, as long as I ration it. I like to eat at least 10 portions of fruit and veg a day, which is around 800g. Over 3 weeks, that would be about 17kg of fruit and veg, and I just can't carry that, never mind fit it into my fridge and freezer!

That’s what I miss most. My body craves fresh fruit and veg, but it doesn’t last the 3 weeks between slots. In fact I can’t get another slot at all at the mo so it’ll be more than 3 weeks before the next one. I can’t get enough of some grocery items to last that time so although I won’t starve, my diet will be a little strange.

[gardening_gal]

Ooooh first time in ages I have been able to actually get on this site! It was driving me nuts! I sulked off and posted my news elsewhere. Humph! I went to the dark side........

[greenishfing]

I must admit I am getting cabin fever now but I won't give in. Judicious amounts of alcohol are helping to keep me sane. The outlaws are trying to break me down, particularly one sister in law...... One thing I have noticed is that overpaid so called "celebrities" and sportsmen are completely redundant and worthless at the moment.

[self-contained]

I've done my first proper grocery shop in three weeks today. Staggered home with some of the fresh and frozen fruit and veg I have been dreaming of. Should keep me going for another three weeks, as long as I ration it. I like to eat at least 10 portions of fruit and veg a day, which is around 800g. Over 3 weeks, that would be about 17kg of fruit and veg, and I just can't carry that, never mind fit it into my fridge and freezer!

When I finally have my own house and garden, my aim is to be able to supply at least 50% of my fruit and veg every day (i.e. 400g) within two years, and 80% within five years. No idea how practical that is, outside of peak harvest times (though my own stored harvests will count), but it's something to work towards.

[JanieB]

They don�t deliver this item. I broke the rules and walked and fetched it myself. When I got there they said there was no need for my bank card, not what it says on the website when ordering.

Anyway, having got it home I took 4 hours working out how to attach it to my hose. Now working and doing its job.

[Jungle Jane]

You could cancel the click & collect get the refund then order a delivery,or give your passport or driving license with the bank card so they know the person picking up isn’t the card holder?

[JanieB]

That is crazy Janie!! I'd ring them and see if there's a way they can deliver.

Not answering phone. Overloaded due to virus, blah, blah, so telephone service suspended. I have emailed them.

The same problem with the wrong tree issue. The answer to my email regarding that was that their records show that my order has been delivered. They are not addressing the issue of the wrong product.

[Containergardener]

Morning

Yes scrwfx do seem to be delivering certain items. Agree try ringing .

Another nice day, got loads done yesterday. Today I will be helping OH put the decking back together, he has been replacing some boards.

Have a good day .

[SarrissUK]

That is crazy Janie!! I'd ring them and see if there's a way they can deliver.

I have a crazy day at work, but pleased to be home and I have tomorrow off, so a long weekend of potting on tomato plants is ahead