On 2009-12-18 12:24:06 +0000, Aries said:

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:59:08 +0000, Sacha wrote:

Too cold and icy for gardening? We had a white covering some parts of
the garden this morning - nothing horrendous but that east wind is
absolutely bitter still. I feel really sorry for those on the east
coast, it must be arctic for all of you.

Very OT - I'm quiet for two reasons. I'm suffering with an horrendous cold
and bad chest which I could well do without, grrrh. I have son and family
arriving later today travelling in the snow from West Sussex! They're
staying overnight and all day tomorrow for a pre Christmas visit so I hope I
don't pass anything virulent on to them. I have loads of stuff to do before
they arrive, including preparing an Italian meal for later this evening.

Drat

Think I'll go back to bed for an hour or so

Oh very bad luck to be ill with all that happening, Val. Ray has the
same sort of bug and has had it dragging on for a while but now it's
really taken hold, so he's in bed - very unusual for him. This means
I'm without my usual Christmas handyman/chauffeur but unlike you, I
don't have to cope with people arriving, even if it is family who can
pitch in. Do you need antibiotics because if so, go and get some
today! Ray's doc gave him some this morning to take if he worsened
over the week end and thank goodness he trusted Ray to be sensible
about whether he needs them or not. My best, judging by his cough, is
that he will! Look out for yourself and don't be ill for Christmas.
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
Shrubs & perennials. Tender & exotics.
South Devon