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There are a couple of nicely kept allotment plots situated right in the centre of Trelawnyd, and this morning both were being tended to and kicked back into pre planting shape by their owners The Camerons and The Smiths.........I stopped to chat and stated I felt dreadful that my own plots were so behind theirs!
I must admit I do envy not having an "on hand" neighbour with which to banter with. Allotment owners can be a strange breed. competition between plots can be subtle but is always there...so when one plot has a nice row of cloches...the other is sure to follow........it is not pettiness at all.....it is a healthy competitive drive and remains great fun!
Craig over at dykesedge allotments makes me smile, as his allotment is the perfect example of what I term is a UBER-ALLOTMENT! It is fantastically ordered and neat, and has the ultimate shed to die for ( complete with solar lighting , decking and no doubt an Ikea kitchenette and secret stash of whiskey next to an arm chair)
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| Beat that Alan Titmarsh! |
We humans are a competitive creature, aren't we? Can't wait to see what your shed looks like.
ReplyDeleteYou look shot! Wondered where Constance was....
ReplyDeleteKeeping up with the Jones-es has been a thing through the ages, I believe. That "shed" looks rather like a den! I would love it myself!
Despite the photo (which is very cute btw) you are very industrious John. Putting me to shame today...it's 11.30 and I'm still in my bathrobe!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Sleepy time! That is a cute photo! Everyone has to have a nap sometime...even you, John! You always seem busy to me. xxxx oooo
ReplyDeleteYou tired old cock! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove the first photo John and I love that little shed too...very nice. I could spend lots of time in the garden with a shed like that.
ReplyDeleteHope your Sunday has been a good one so far.
Maura :)
unfortunately i havent a shed like that one
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tracey.
ReplyDeleteomg! I think I could happily live in that little shed!
ReplyDeleteQuick definition of Allotment, for this ignorant Yank? Thx!
kate
John, resting?
ReplyDeletean allotment is a purely British invention ( I think)
ReplyDeleteit is usually a small plot of land amongst many others each one rented by an induvidual or family
The plots have rules ie. keeping the place tidy etc and usuallycomprise of small veg and fruit plots with water butts abd hopefully a small shed or greenhouse.
Many local councils in the UK rent out plots of land for this purpose
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That first photo surprises me. Most of the time, the person doesn't get THAT much room to sleep... :)
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh, here, the big compitition is who can get the lawn mowed and looking nice the first. Let's say, once it's above freezing, all bets are off. And I won't say a word about a certain Dad of mine, who is usually first...
Cat (Who would adore a shed like that...)
That's not an alotment - that's a retreat.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, and thank you John. You reminded me actually, I have a bottle of Irish Cream to stash away over there, and when it is insulated/vented better not just for keeping warmth in during the winter, but the heat of the summer out I will be keeping the demijohns there ;) So shhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat you see with the shed is just the beginning folks! I have really big ideas.
Sorry John, but you might just have to remind your readers with a follow up in a few months time ;) oh it is going to get a lot more exciting yet!
Dig for Victory
ReplyDeleteI believe a little competition is great for the soul!!
ReplyDeleteHello John, I have been trying to think of something witty to say about the picture of you, but I'm drawing a total blank...that hardly ever happens! :-)
ReplyDeleteBlissfully asleep with the K-9s...and then on to the congenial competitiveness of the allotment gardeners! Look forward to seeing photos of you preparing your space for gardening triumphs!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cozy bed full.
ReplyDeleteLovely pic of you and the dogs.
ReplyDeleteI well remember busy night shifts and the consequent exhaustion ... ! By the time you catch up on your sleep, it's time to go back to work again.
And as for that so-called shed - It's like a luxury apartment!
I remember something like that system in Germany...I remember seeing a bunch of little what I thought of as cottages, but no bigger than that shed, on tiny plots with immaculate gardens. I was told that city dwellers rented them and visited them on weekends.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I'm mistaken, it's been a long time.
You did have an on-hand neighbour - though curiously, I don't recall the conversation ever going towards vegetables...
ReplyDeleteHa! to the photo and good gracious, that's a shed? It has more mod cons than my house. And a parrot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous gin palace that shed would make on a summers eve. xxxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous gin palace that shed would make on a summers eve. xxxx
ReplyDeleteNo point you auditioning for "Sleeping Beauty" I'm afraid. Try Mr Potato Head instead. After all, you are on a raised bed.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather had a shed with a bed in it that he used to snooze in after going to the pub at lunchtime. The prefect arrangement in my view.
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