Morning you lot
Have fun this evening Ally. I do love that you're only meeting up at 9pm - that's usually coming up for bedtime for me
Saundra, that's nice of your neighbour to come help you; having a nice tidy garden to sit in an enjoy makes such a difference doesn't it. For me the big thing is always when the lawn has been mowed - it just changes everything and gives such a sense of satisfaction
Jen, if today is anything like yesterday you'll be fine if you head out before lunch - yesterday afternoon was torrential rain and hail here in London
Ton, you wouldn't know what to do with yourself if your gravel weed friends didn't come back
unfortunately it will take a few weeding sessions for them to learn that they're not really wanted there. But another thing to look at buying is a dutch hoe (if you google images you'll see what I mean). Once you've got the really big weeds out the way, then it's really easy to control new young shoots with the hoe and you get quite a large area done fairly quickly. You may need to have the front of the blade sharpened a bit more than usual if you're working through lots of gravel, but small price to pay....
Kaz, an afternoon nap in order I think....
Usual work day for me; out for lunch with a friend and then usual evening home
have a lovely day all
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