Nici

I love historical books, they are probably my favourite. I especially like Jean Auel's Earths Children series set in the Ice Age, Nancy Mckenzie set in Medieval Times and Barbara Erskine who has mainly set her books in the Roman era but also a lot further back in time. I find it really interesting to read how people used to live....

That's exactly how i feel! I keep looking at this thread thinking i know there are books that i really didn't enjoy but i just can't remember what they are!

I can't wait until i get mine!

I used to listen to a lot of audio books as a child, especially Enid Blyton and the also the Secret Garden. I remember that they seemed to magical! I think i might give them a try now!

I'm going to sow my sunflower seeds tomorrow - add a little sunshine to my garden!

Today i spent 10 hours in the garden (i am aching now ). I dug over and weeded the whole of one side of my garden - i have clay soil so that makes it pretty hard work - my Dad came over and did all my lawn edging and put some trellis up for me and i planted 4 new plants, gave it a general tidy up and barked the whole of my garden. All the aches and pains are worth it though, it looks so nice! Oh and it helped that it was 70 degrees although i have now got a rather pink nose!! That will teach me for not putting on sun tan lotion (well it is only April!)

My Mum gets me a birthday cake every year with candles and she sings happy birthday as well I spend Christmas with my family so I do cook turkey but i also have beef and gammon. I always have pancakes on pancake day with sugar. And again, my Mum always gets me an easter egg - this year i have got a Fifi and the flowerpots one as my cat is called Fifi... But i also got a new plant for the garden as well!

I know....I'm sorry Kell for going off subject! Aberdeen really does sound like a beautiful place.

I never complain that its too hot! (apart from when i am trying to sleep) I am a big summer person and your right it never last that long anyway.....make the most of it i say!

That's brilliant! Well done!

On a few occasions during July the temperature in my office was 32 degrees according to the thermometer and my bedroom was still 29 degrees at 11pm!

My favourite chef is James Martin not only is he good on the eye but i like the fact that he makes "proper food" and doesn't go on about the fat and calorie content... I watched his new programme this evening on BBC2 all about desserts and i have to say that my mouth was watering!

That's exactly how i feel Judy, when I was poorly a month or so ago Robbie was completely independant, including ringing up a friends Mum to ask if she could take him to school! Sorry for going off subject.....

Robbie is at that age where he likes to cook as well (brilliant!) I decided to teach him the basics so if i was ever ill he would be able to make his dinner - his favourite dish to cook is sausages, pasta and cheese!! Oh and he makes a mean cup of tea!

I often have "mish-mash" meals, especially towards pay day! And i also find that they are some of the best meals i cook!!!

I can imagine!

Thanks for that Judy, I have watered it again and it's starting to look a little happier...i will keep a very close eye on it! I was going to move my buddleia as well but i decided that the roots were just too big for me to attempt to dig up!

Thanks PP! Unfortunately the roots are too big to get in a pot..... But i agree they are lovely shrubs and they get so big! I would think that we would have to be very unlucky to get a frost now but i have some fleece at hand just in case!

Oh dear, i hope Enviromental Health manage so sort them out.... No I havn't fed it, i will do that in the morning - good thinking! I didn't even think of that....

Iv'e watered it as soon as i replanted it yesterday and that evening and when i got home from work today...... What makes you think you have a nest? Have you seen some more?

I'm not convinced my Lavatera (sp?) is going to survive after i replanted it yesterday....the leaves are all wilting.

Right, I have given this a lot of thought.....these are my most favourite books in the whole wide world! (In no particular order). 1. Jean Auel - The valley of the horses 2. Barbara Erskine - Hiding from the light 3. Barbara Erskine - Child of the phoenix 4. Nancy McKenzie - Queen of Camelot 5. Stephen King - Rose Madder

Oh no that's not good!

I have had a very succesful day in the garden today..i planted my Azalia, Clemetis, Rosemary and lots of fuschias!! I also replanted my Lavetara (i know that's spelt wrong - sorry!) and did a bit of weeding. I am feeling very pleased with myself!

Easy!!! 1. what is your favourite meal? A good roast with all the trimmings... 2.what is your least favourite meal? Anything with tomatos and peppers in it 3. what is your favourite drink? Malibu and/or tea 4.what is your least favoourite drink? Coffee