Special Invite To Forum Members - 2019

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  1. shiney

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    I'm not sure I can survive another revealing of your bush. :rolleyespink:
     
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      I am fairly certain that Mrs C will be bringing her camera - now, I am not saying that she takes a lot of photos, but I have put two hard drives on standby..... :biggrin:
       
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        Some blackbirds have chosen the wrong places to nest! :sad: There's one in the Euonymous right next to where the entertainers' loudspeakers will be and one in the tree next to where everyone comes through the car port into the garden. :dunno:

        As blackbirds are usually quite OK with humans around I hope they survive it.
         
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          :loll:You liked it so much when you Saw it last time!!! :lunapic 130165696578242 5:
          Hows my asparagus? Is it shooting? ;) Does it look pert? :whistle:
           
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            You'll find out tomorrow. ;)

            Yesterday I worked from 4.30 a.m. until dark and another full day today.

            We got most of the gazebos up and set out the five tables for the plant sale.
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            Siting the tables is a bit of a logistics problem. We have to put down lawn protectors (the black things), put the tables on them and then the gazebo - but we need site the gazebo first as it can't be lifted over the tables. The tables need to be set out to know how they will fit in the space before we can put the protectors down. So the tables are manoeuvred under the gazebo, spaced correctly to allow enough room for workers behind them and punters in front. Then the tables need to be lifted in order to put the edges of the protectors under them. Then the gazebo moved to fit the space and pinned down. Then the protectors need to be pinned down. This is all the worst things for me as it requires bending. Give me lots of lawns to mow, any day!

            One larger gazebo to go up today, past the willow tree, for the therapists to work under.

            Ten more 6ft tables (to add to the nine already here) to be delivered this morning together with another 60 chairs.

            Mrs Shiney will be doing the table flower arrangements (picture later) in these special vases
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            For those of you coming along. If the roadworks are still there (very likely to be) you can either park along the road as usual (away from the roadworks and traffic lights) or in the space behind the roadworks cones that are between the 300 metre space between the lights. The workmen won't be there so you can park where their vehicles normal go.
             
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              Cor @shiney, you must have been completely trousered drinking all that gin!
               
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                I did spread it out over a couple of days :thumbsup: :heehee:
                 
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                  Excellent @shiney . Setting off shortly to pick up the caravan, then on to Hoddesdon. I’m guessing a 4 hour journey, with a break. See you all tomorrow :dbgrtmb:
                   
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                    I'm gutted I can't make it this year, health issues prevent it but I'm sure it will be a great success and fun will be had by all, not to overlook the the money raised for charity...... Have a great time folks, I will be there in spirit if not in person.
                     
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                      Well done Shiney and Mrs Shiney. Looking forward to seeing you all. I have a suprise special guest joining us....Mr Snorky aka Dave. I have no idea why he has changed his mind and is coming with me but I am pleased. Apologies in advance as he is not very into gardening (at all - good job as it is my domain). @shiney Hope you have finally got your feet up to rest now!

                      See you tomorrow, Elaine & Dave. (PS sorry if I have forgotten what everyones names are (and faces) no offence intended, I just have a bad memory!)
                       
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                        I'm not very good at remembering people. I apologise in advance. My wife and I are looking forward to it very much. She doesn't garden but she enjoyed the day out last year. Armandii made us feel very welcome last year. A very kind and warm hearted. His presence will be missed.

                        See you tomorrow. Safe journey everyone.

                        G.
                         
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                          Good evening :hapfeet::hapydancsmil:
                          It’s Shineyland Eve! :hapfeet::hapydancsmil:....am I excited??? :hapfeet::hapydancsmil: Just a bit :yay: ;), I hope my asparagus is ready & waiting :heehee:, my bush is ready!! :lunapic 130165696578242 5: & I have a few raffle prizes & some plants from Kevs mum (very very small snap dragons...if you have patience they will grow! :doh:).

                          I’m disappointed that our Armandii won’t be with us, but I think we should all raise a cup of tea in his honour :wub2:.

                          @shiney it sounds like you have been extremely busy, make sure you rest up tonight, you will need all your energy for my.....erm I mean for our walk around the garden & all your guests :heehee:.

                          Wishing everyone a safe journey, looking forward to seeing you all & spending some time at Shineyland :hapydancsmil:.

                          Xx :grphg:
                           
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                            We’re on a campsite around 20 minutes away (Dobbs Weir), ready for the off. See you all tomorrow :thumbs up:
                             
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                              Yes, a member sorely missed. Hopefully we can all share a moment...
                               
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                                I am sooooo excited! !!! I can hardly wait for tomorrow's pictures.

                                Giant Hugs to everyone :grphg:
                                 
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