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[alp]

If and when I have grandchildren, I will video their first day of seeing and feeling snow...

Don't think your grandchildren will be disappointed for too long, Zenji.

By the way, my osteospermum were still flowering yesterday. Need to go out to see my iris buds ..

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Morning all, lovely bright sunny frosty morning here.

Just setting of into Southampton to visit some friends, son and girlfriend are having a late breakfast and planning their day too

@alp...is there any chance you could pop down and plant my poor long suffering tulip bulbs too.....there will be a Hot Chocolate waiting for you and a slice of Christmas cake!!!

Well must get a wiggle on ...hubs is scraping the windscreen..

Keep warm and enjoy a Snuggley Saturday!!

 

[Verdun]

Alp, memories!
When I first saw snow I shrieked, danced, squealed with delight and almost lost my little mittens. Would have spent longer out there but I had to go to work

 

[alp]

@alp...is there any chance you could pop down and plant my poor long suffering tulip bulbs too.....there will be a Hot Chocolate waiting for you and a slice of Christmas cake!!!

I am telling you. I have planted

1. Allium blue Caeruleum
2. Blue Bell English (ah, I have a weakness for the natives and I bought them again. They looked like shrivelled dead wood)
3. Black Parrot 18 bulbs ( I nearly cried plantiing the last pot.. toooooo many)
4. Narcissus Ice queen or ice something (has a double ruffled crown)
5. Maywood T with frilly bits
6. Curly Sue Tulips with frilly bits
7. Camassi alba 3 bulbs (real bargain)
8. Camassi Quamash (I wanted to cry again 20 tiny bulbs)
9. Narcissus fragrant ones with orange crown
10. Erythronium White Queen
    
    Might have missed something. But I was worried that they might be frozen tomorrow morning and all dead. In the end, I had to go out in the dark to wrap them up.. I will serve you chocolate with a cake if you come and plant my other lot ..

 

[Upsy Daisy]

[QUOTE="alp, I will serve you chocolate with a cake if you come and plant my other lot ..

 

[Logan]

Morning all, it's snowing

 

[Logan]

Just got back with Barley 6.45am

About 2 inches easy to walk in at moment.

 

[alp]

[QUOTE="alp, I will serve you chocolate with a cake if you come and plant my other lot ..

Pot them in a big pot. Too hard and cold to dig, @Upsy Daisy ! At this time of the year, you've so much going on, don't stress yourself. I am sure they will reward you with a smile. Shame I don't live near you - I don't mind helping you. You've such a big extended family. Keep well and healthy to you all!

I think it's like that - when you buy the stuff, you're very happy. When it comes to planting them, the happiness becomes a chore! THINK ABOUT HE BLOOMS ..

 

[alp]

Good morning to you all and the rain .. I have let the water of two butts go. It's nice to have proper rain for a change. It's all dark. Don't think I will be going out.

 

[Zenj]

Morning all very cold heavy frost -5 Last night not forecast to get above freezing all day

 

[alp]

First snow photo

 

[alp]

-5c, @Zenji! I am freezing even sitting in a room 21c.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Morning.....grey and nippy but still no lovely snow

Yes, I think I may just put them in a pot now as I have left it a tad too late @alp

Had lovely day with friends yesterday and then braved a quick visit to IKEA to collect an order.....pure manic!!

Just off now to visit my Dad and baby sis , she is down for a couple of days and we haven't seen her since we took her back home. Ups and downs for her but still heading in the right direction

Back then to prepare a Sunday dinner before son's girlfriend heads off ,and then ( hopefully depending on the weather )might get to doing something with those bulbs!!

Here's wishing you all a Sparkling, Snowy Sunday!

 

[Logan]

Still snowing, must be about 6 inches. Yes i'll put my boots on.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

.....@alp!!! You've got snow as well........it's not fair... where's mine. Somebody please share with me