Messymascot's faith in humanity and ginger safe haven

[anjelikaferrett]

Re Gooseberry bush.... happy coincidence, now is the best time of the year to move it.

Prune it back and dig a big circle around it to get as much of the rootball as possible .

Pop it in a pot and cover it with soil . When you replant try to back fill the hole with organic matter ( home compost if you can get hold of any - if you've got a sack I can give you some when you visit Liverpool but probably cheaper to buy some than detour unless you want to see the garden again - needs another month or so although the crocosses are out and daffs just starting).

Back sure you water it well when you replant.

Ideally dig it up the same day that you replant it if possible.

If the rootball is too big for a pot then wrap the rootball in a Hessian sack.

Gooseberry bushes are tough as old boots and sold bare rooted this time of year so you'd do well to kill it

Thank you. That can be a job for as soon as I get back home.

 

[blueloon]

Morning Mascoteers , a collective slap on the wrist ( can you even say that nowadays?) for us all as I had to scroll to halfway down page 2 before I found y'all.

Off to a record fair today and after my holy grail - a first pressing of Aja by Steely Dan. Probably won't find that but as Mrs J says I'm sure I will find something else to buy .

Mrs Js birthday tomorrow as she joins the 64 club. Got a nice surprise planned for her.

I've resolved to stop watching the news as the future seems so doom laden but I suspect that will only last 48hours.

I should stick to the advice of one of my lyrical heroes Paul Simon who wrote " I get all the news that I need from the weather report " ( The wonderful Only Living Boy in New York - that's proper music by the way Fred).

Talking about music. Me and my kopite mate ( yes I have just the one ) have resolved to do at least 6 live gigs this year.

We've already been to see Darius Brubeck ( son of Dave - Take 5 etc) and later this month we are venturing to deepest Darwen ( yikes ) to see a Steely Dan tribute band Nearly Dan - supposed to be superb by the way).

Anyway have a lovely day everyone.

Ah , the wonderful Bridge over Troubled Album with so many good songs. The start to “ Only living boy” and “Tom get your plane right on time…” is of course a nod to their original name of “ Tom and Jerry”

 

[blueloon]

Thank you. That can be a job for as soon as I get back home.

With no 3pm footie on I spent my first serious 90 mins gardening of the year yesterday , planting 100 “Snowdrops in the green “ . Very cathartic in our troubled world

 

[bigjonny]

Morning Mascoteers , a collective slap on the wrist ( can you even say that nowadays?) for us all as I had to scroll to halfway down page 2 before I found y'all.

Off to a record fair today and after my holy grail - a first pressing of Aja by Steely Dan. Probably won't find that but as Mrs J says I'm sure I will find something else to buy .

Mrs Js birthday tomorrow as she joins the 64 club. Got a nice surprise planned for her.

I've resolved to stop watching the news as the future seems so doom laden but I suspect that will only last 48hours.

I should stick to the advice of one of my lyrical heroes Paul Simon who wrote " I get all the news that I need from the weather report " ( The wonderful Only Living Boy in New York - that's proper music by the way Fred).

Talking about music. Me and my kopite mate ( yes I have just the one ) have resolved to do at least 6 live gigs this year.

We've already been to see Darius Brubeck ( son of Dave - Take 5 etc) and later this month we are venturing to deepest Darwen ( yikes ) to see a Steely Dan tribute band Nearly Dan - supposed to be superb by the way).

Anyway have a lovely day everyone.

I have a matinee concert this week which is a brilliant idea in my opinion. Laura Marling at The Albert Hall in Manchester, I couldn’t have gone to the evening shows without staying over , first of five concerts this month.

 

[blue1948]

Good afternoon all on this spring day here ,while walking I remembered a phone no I had as it was an architects office we used ,last used in 1985 but it was special .Here it is and why was it special ( it originally was Central exchange ) 236 9074 ? Please don't ring it !
Normal prizes will be awarded .
One word that means ,to steal ,shoot and political post .
Sorry I changed the number !

 

[jazzy]

I have a matinee concert this week which is a brilliant idea in my opinion. Laura Marling at The Albert Hall in Manchester, I couldn’t have gone to the evening shows without staying over , first of five concerts this month.

Don't think I've ever been to a matinee concert Jonny

 

[jazzy]

Sensational day at the Southport Record Fair.

Picked up a 1st UK press of Aja , a mint original copy of Sgt Pepper and an Alan Parson Project and Tin Drum by Japan.

I know what I'll be doing this afternoon and it won't be watching Newcastle or United

 

[Val P]

You’re not wrong there

Well going to watch Utd and missing big Dunc definitely wasn’t good for my health. Sorry I’ve not posted recently but I have been down with the chest infection from hell for the past week and a half with no signs of shifting. I’m going to have a good catch up on the thread to see what I’ve missed. Hope you’re all well

 

[Val P]

Had a lovely romantic evening last night in the City and enjoyed this menu. Dublin are in town this evening, and with my other half loving football as much as me, of course we talked tactics the whole time . For the context of the game, us as reigning All Ireland Champions against the previous winners- 18k sellout and great atmosphere ahead.

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Nice menu, sounds very tasty

 

[Val P]

I was left speechless.

Just when you think Trump can't go any lower.

Embarrassing for America and deeply troubling for the rest of the World.

I couldn’t believe my eyes watching it and went from embarrassment to anger and incredulity as it went on. I don’t understand who could think this is right - public humiliation is not a good thing for anyone never mind the leader of a country.

 

[Val P]

Not to be outdone , here's Tintin , they like to take turns apiece.View attachment 296921

How comfy and content are these two pooches

 

[Val P]

I felt so sorry for Zelensky last night and for what the world has become. Imagine chastising the man for not wearing a suit ffs!! It was exactly as you described it- co-ordinated bullying.

Especially when you see how appropriate Elon Musk dresses and behaves

 

[Val P]

I asked a tongue in cheek question a short while ago. Who I should hate more, Trump or VVD. The answer was staring me in the face all along. J D Vance. An absolutely vile human being.

He was definitely the main bully there I thought

 

[Val P]

Hi folks. I agree with everything you've all said about Trump, Vincent and Zelensky. The question I can't fathom an answer to, is why is Trump behaving like this? I read, during his first term, that he aligns with powerful people and when Teresa May's Premiership was coming to an end, he stopped talking to her - perceiving her to be weak.
Anyway- enough. I hope ypu had a lovely trip @Armaghtoffee. The menu looks lovely. I'm the same with the 90s @Barnfred 55 - they completely passed me by. I got married, had kids and was probably recovering from the 80s as well!
I'm going to Liverpool tomorrow and staying until Monday- I've swapped my non working day so I don't have to take a day off. Today has mostly been sorting out my books. I've tried to be ruthless so I have four bin bags full which are destined for the Village Hall library. Many many Stephen King books, many serial killer books, quite a few books either by or about The Beatles, and a decent mix of political tomes are destined for a new home.
Still no news on my partial retirement application so there is no way it will be processed in time for me to start on 1 May. Allegedly it's 'with HR'. P up and brewery springs to mind.
On a completely different subject - does anybody know anything about gooseberry bushes? I want to take my 3 year old one to our new house but was wondering what's the best way to do it.
Have a lovely evening all x

Hope you’re having a lovely time in Liverpool. That’s really bad about your retirement- I gave notice in January and went on 31st May - maybe they were glad to see the back of me or were desperate to have my wages .

 

[Val P]

Morning Mascoteers , a collective slap on the wrist ( can you even say that nowadays?) for us all as I had to scroll to halfway down page 2 before I found y'all.

Off to a record fair today and after my holy grail - a first pressing of Aja by Steely Dan. Probably won't find that but as Mrs J says I'm sure I will find something else to buy .

Mrs Js birthday tomorrow as she joins the 64 club. Got a nice surprise planned for her.

I've resolved to stop watching the news as the future seems so doom laden but I suspect that will only last 48hours.

I should stick to the advice of one of my lyrical heroes Paul Simon who wrote " I get all the news that I need from the weather report " ( The wonderful Only Living Boy in New York - that's proper music by the way Fred).

Talking about music. Me and my kopite mate ( yes I have just the one ) have resolved to do at least 6 live gigs this year.

We've already been to see Darius Brubeck ( son of Dave - Take 5 etc) and later this month we are venturing to deepest Darwen ( yikes ) to see a Steely Dan tribute band Nearly Dan - supposed to be superb by the way).

Anyway have a lovely day everyone.

Darwen .