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A days hard work didn't hurt anyone. Except me.
Did an all dayer on Sunday. Nope not boozing, though the previous two days had been an alcoholic haze. My excuse is I’m an uncle. My sister has just had a little boy and I can’t wait till … more →
The Good Life
A days hard work didn't hurt anyone. Except me.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Did an all dayer on Sunday. Nope not boozing, though the previous two days had been an alcoholic haz … more →
Wish I hadn't lent my camera now.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Popped down the allotment tonight to slug pellet everything. It’s thriving. Wish I had my came … more →
Arise my pickled empire.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Had a long day on Sunday. Weeded everything, planted more peas and runners plus my backup cucumbers. … more →
Vandals.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Never mind kids in hoodies I’ve come to the conclusion the biggest vandal of them all is Mothe … more →
Job done.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: We’ve finally completed the digging, hurray. It’s rained hard for the last few days and … more →
Almost there.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Nipped down today and dug a couple more bits. The bit with the carpet is the only ground left to dig … more →
The Lord works in mysterious ways.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: I got an email at work yesterday: Dear Phil, I know you do not believe in me (or any other gods or g … more →
More stuff.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Got up to the allotment early today. I started to clear the pea plot for the cold frame and lo, ther … more →
Rest in peas.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Well it was a bit of a gamble planting those peas so early, even if they are frost resistant. After … more →
And they're off.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Another productive weekend has passed. My seeds arrived on friday so I’ve set some tomatoes an … more →
Tea, the life saver.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Tea has saved us both today – Rob from Real Ale overdose, and me from the aches and pains of a … more →
Happy poo year.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: We’re back on the job again. Started digging the manure in and managed a good couple of hours … more →
All set for the new year.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 1 year ago: Well, Santa has been and left lots of goodies for the coming year. I’ve got some seeds, a box … more →
Tomatoes
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: From my balcony. I’ve got loads of bunches which are slowly turning red. I’ve picked a f … more →
Ain't nothin' going on but the rent.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: It’s been quite a while since the last update. We’ve been down a few times, but there … more →
Food-a-plenty.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: Bobbed over to the allotment tonight. Loads of stuff to take. Got sweetcorn, courgettes, a deformed … more →
All is revealed.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: I spoke to Mrs Hancock about the offer of a plot swap. The reason behind the swap offer is that Judy … more →
The plot thickens.
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oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: Unfortunately this doesn’t mean we’ve gained extra land. Rob went down the allotment on … more →
Oooh the politics.
oakwoodphilbillies wrote 2 years ago: There’s been a bit of politics brewing recently down at the allotment association. And here … more →
