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Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the
outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H |
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Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! LOL, But darling, you should have asked me. Bobbie;-) |
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... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) I have forgotten most of what I once knew! -- Gordon H Yeah, yeah. Seen it all before. :-) Have you planted that rocket yet? John |
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"Gordon H" wrote In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! Sorry, but most if not all winter veg should be in and growing by now. -- Regards Bob Hobden |
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from Gordon H contains these words: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Welcom to the madhou^h^h^h^h - er - mudhouse. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. We all make ourselves similar promises... I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! I'm sure your basket will be overflowing with suggestions. I'll start with leeks. -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from "Bob Hobden" contains these words: "Gordon H" wrote In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! Sorry, but most if not all winter veg should be in and growing by now. Does the world end this year, at long last, then? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message k... The message from Gordon H contains these words: Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Welcom to the madhou^h^h^h^h - er - mudhouse. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. When my wife was alive, I grew many vegetables, but have found it unrewarding since living alone. This year I planted half a dozen runner beans and some salad bowl lettuce, because I like tender beans for stir-fries, and because the lettuce provides a steady supply of leaves which are sufficient for my needs. I have also re-instated my resolve that half an hour in the garden each day can keep it tidy, after a period of neglect, I'm afraid. We all make ourselves similar promises... I have only a small garden, 90ft from front to rear of my property, and mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. I was tempted 'out of cover' by the thread on Physostegia, the first contribution I have been able to make since reading the group for a few weeks. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! I'm sure your basket will be overflowing with suggestions. I'll start with leeks. ....and kale plants |
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writes Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, [....] In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! LOL, But darling, you should have asked me. Bobbie;-) Oh no! I would be more likely to ask John, he's your veg gardener. :) -- Gordon H |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) .... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! .. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds |
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2 writes The message from Gordon H contains these words: Hello folks Welcom to the madhou^h^h^h^h - er - mudhouse. Thank you. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. In some respects, yes, but I have avoided baby-sitting chores. It would have been devastating for my wife, but she died before any were born. In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! I'm sure your basket will be overflowing with suggestions. I'll start with leeks. I have grown them in the past, and enjoy them in soups and stir-fries as an alternative to onions. They were never competition size. ;-) ISTR that you sow the seeds, then lift and drop the young plants into dibbed holes in loose soil, water 'em, and wrap them for blanching as they grow. I used foam pipe lagging. -- Gordon H |
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writes "Gordon H" wrote In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! Sorry, but most if not all winter veg should be in and growing by now. Story of my life, Bob. I should have read my "What to do this month in the garden" book... It's a short growing season in these parts anyway, with only a cold frame to help, another snag which has discouraged me in recent years -- Gordon H |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! |
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In message , Bobbie writes Gordon H wrote: Hello folks, [....] In the current situation of increasing food prices and in the interests of health, I will be looking for suggestions perhaps for winter vegetables. I have forgotten most of what I once knew! LOL, But darling, you should have asked me. Bobbie;-) Oh no! I would be more likely to ask John, he's your veg gardener. :) Yeah but who do you think he gets all his information from? In any case I just know from having lurked for so long, the good people of urg will be more than happy to give you all the suggestions you are likely to need. Bobbie |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... In message , Rusty Hinge 2 writes The message from Gordon H contains these words: Hello folks Welcom to the madhou^h^h^h^h - er - mudhouse. Thank you. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. In some respects, yes, but I have avoided baby-sitting chores. What's more, the novelty soon wears off. Mary whose ten grandchildren range from 23 to 2 yo. |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! I keep telling him that Mary, at 71 I think I have a right to protest such thinking:-) . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds Oh I like that. Bobbie, Grandma of two little beauties, Scottish by birth, living in Dorset. |
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Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! Isn't it amazing, Usually in the middle of the night, that elusive author or actor or flower name, Latin name of course. wakes you up. only to go again, just when you want to say it. Tip of the tongue stuff. I see this is fast becoming off topic, sorry! Bobbie. |
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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Broadback wrote: Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! Isn't it amazing, Usually in the middle of the night, that elusive author or actor or flower name, Latin name of course. wakes you up. only to go again, just when you want to say it. Tip of the tongue stuff. I see this is fast becoming off topic, sorry! No, you NEED the Linnaean name if you're a gardener. Absolutely on-topic. I keep a paper and pen on the bedside cabinet. Trouble is, I usually remember those vital things when I'm sitting, erm, somewhere else. At the moment I'm trying to prepare for our cruise, we've never done anything like it before and have to make a packing list. I'm very efficient, the list is on the pc. Which isn't in the smallest room and which is switched off during the night. Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. Mary Bobbie. |
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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! I keep telling him that Mary, at 71 I think I have a right to protest such thinking:-) Indeed. . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds Oh I like that. I've been saying it for such a long time that I think it might be original. But I shan't charge royalties :-) Bobbie, Grandma of two little beauties, Scottish by birth, living in Dorset. I can't keep track of the nationalities of our family, I do know that I was born about two miles from here and haven't lived any further away. Spouse didn't tell me that his grandmother was Irish until we'd tied the knot, I thought I was continuing the tradition of being pure English. Whatever that is :-) Mary |
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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Broadback wrote: Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! Isn't it amazing, Usually in the middle of the night, that elusive author or actor or flower name, Latin name of course. wakes you up. only to go again, just when you want to say it. Tip of the tongue stuff. I see this is fast becoming off topic, sorry! No, you NEED the Linnaean name if you're a gardener. Absolutely on-topic. I keep a paper and pen on the bedside cabinet. Trouble is, I usually remember those vital things when I'm sitting, erm, somewhere else. At the moment I'm trying to prepare for our cruise, we've never done anything like it before and have to make a packing list. I'm very efficient, the list is on the pc. Which isn't in the smallest room and which is switched off during the night. Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. Mary Bobbie. Ashamed to admit, I had to look that one up: Linnaean? "A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a subclass and above an order". Actually I was none the wiser but further reading, convinced me I was vastly out of touch: "Current systems of classifying forms of life descend from the thought presented by the Greek philosopher Aristotle" LOL. Could we stick to common-or-garden names please.g Bobbie |
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writes "Gordon H" wrote Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. In some respects, yes, but I have avoided baby-sitting chores. What's more, the novelty soon wears off. Mary whose ten grandchildren range from 23 to 2 yo. 8-) My neighbour has four, ages from 22 to about 8, and she has done more than her share. Of course two of them are now at the 'useful' age, her grandson cleaned our gutters out last year, my wooden ladders are too heavy for me now. -- Gordon H |
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writes "Gordon H" wrote mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! It feels it sometimes. . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds I have to agree with you. I can remember things when I am not *trying* to remember them, but remembering names 'on demand' is hopeless. -- Gordon H |
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"Bobbie" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Bobbie" wrote in message ... Broadback wrote: Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! Isn't it amazing, Usually in the middle of the night, that elusive author or actor or flower name, Latin name of course. wakes you up. only to go again, just when you want to say it. Tip of the tongue stuff. I see this is fast becoming off topic, sorry! No, you NEED the Linnaean name if you're a gardener. Absolutely on-topic. I keep a paper and pen on the bedside cabinet. Trouble is, I usually remember those vital things when I'm sitting, erm, somewhere else. At the moment I'm trying to prepare for our cruise, we've never done anything like it before and have to make a packing list. I'm very efficient, the list is on the pc. Which isn't in the smallest room and which is switched off during the night. Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. Mary Bobbie. Ashamed to admit, I had to look that one up: Linnaean? "A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a subclass and above an order". Actually I was none the wiser but further reading, convinced me I was vastly out of touch: "Current systems of classifying forms of life descend from the thought presented by the Greek philosopher Aristotle" LOL. Could we stick to common-or-garden names please.g Well, you said "Latin name of course", I just used the shorthand :-) Mary Bobbie |
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writes I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! I know, I know! Friends and family are fascinated by my recollection of simple anecdotes from my past. Their eyes glaze over in admiration... -- Gordon H |
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On 9/7/08 10:34, in article , "Bobbie"
wrote: Mary Fisher wrote: "Bobbie" wrote in message ... Broadback wrote: Mary Fisher wrote: "Gordon H" wrote in message ... Hello folks, I am Gordon, age 74, widowed 13 years, living on the outskirts of Manchester. Three grown children, son in Australia, daughter in California, elder daughter a few miles away from here. Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) ... mostly it has been planned as low-maintenance as I have grown older, with shrubs and perennials as I have become ancient. 74 isn't ancient! . I have forgotten most of what I once knew! No, it's all still in there. Your memory is perfect, like mine. The retrieval system might be corrupted though :-( Mary in Leeds How true, how true Mary in Leeds, I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! Isn't it amazing, Usually in the middle of the night, that elusive author or actor or flower name, Latin name of course. wakes you up. only to go again, just when you want to say it. Tip of the tongue stuff. I see this is fast becoming off topic, sorry! No, you NEED the Linnaean name if you're a gardener. Absolutely on-topic. I keep a paper and pen on the bedside cabinet. Trouble is, I usually remember those vital things when I'm sitting, erm, somewhere else. At the moment I'm trying to prepare for our cruise, we've never done anything like it before and have to make a packing list. I'm very efficient, the list is on the pc. Which isn't in the smallest room and which is switched off during the night. Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. Mary Bobbie. Ashamed to admit, I had to look that one up: Linnaean? "A taxonomic category of related organisms ranking below a subclass and above an order". Actually I was none the wiser but further reading, convinced me I was vastly out of touch: "Current systems of classifying forms of life descend from the thought presented by the Greek philosopher Aristotle" LOL. Could we stick to common-or-garden names please.g Bobbie " Carl Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné or Carolus Linnaeus, is often called the Father of Taxonomy. His system for naming, ranking, and classifying organisms is still in wide use today (with many changes). His ideas on classification have influenced generations of biologists during and after his own lifetime, even those opposed to the philosophical and theological roots of his work." http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/linnaeus.html Knowing the Latin names of plants is useful because then you can talk about them with anyone anywhere in the world. For example, what we call mimosa is Acacia but what the Americans call mimosa is Albizia, so confusion arises easily. That said, some of the common names for plants have an enchantment all of their own. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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writes Carl Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné or Carolus Linnaeus, is often called the Father of Taxonomy. His system for naming, ranking, and classifying organisms is still in wide use today (with many changes). His ideas on classification have influenced generations of biologists during and after his own lifetime, even those opposed to the philosophical and theological roots of his work." http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/linnaeus.html Knowing the Latin names of plants is useful because then you can talk about them with anyone anywhere in the world. For example, what we call mimosa is Acacia but what the Americans call mimosa is Albizia, so confusion arises easily. That said, some of the common names for plants have an enchantment all of their own. My close lady friend, raised in a small village, has her own set of names for wildflowers. It was only by asking around that I discovered that her Mother-Die is Cow Parsley. On Wednesdays I am usually among people who know wildflowers, but it is an uphill struggle for me to memorise even the common names. I have a book to look up their Latin classification. -- Gordon H |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "Gordon H" wrote Three grandchildren spread around the world. ;-) That sounds unfortunate. In some respects, yes, but I have avoided baby-sitting chores. What's more, the novelty soon wears off. Mary whose ten grandchildren range from 23 to 2 yo. 8-) My neighbour has four, ages from 22 to about 8, and she has done more than her share. Of course two of them are now at the 'useful' age, her grandson cleaned our gutters out last year, my wooden ladders are too heavy for me now. We got rid of those years ago, aluminium is much lighter than wood, doesn't rot if left outside and last for ever, seemingly. Yes, big (ours are all several inches taller than us) grandsons can be very useful. Even better is when they come round and ask if there are any jobs they can do? Doesn't happen often but we do try to oblige :-) Mary -- Gordon H |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... My close lady friend, raised in a small village, has her own set of names for wildflowers. It was only by asking around that I discovered that her Mother-Die is Cow Parsley. That was common here when I was a child. On Wednesdays I am usually among people who know wildflowers, but it is an uphill struggle for me to memorise even the common names. I have a book to look up their Latin classification. Don't bother trying to remember, if you're going to remember you will, if you're not you won't. Or it might come back in bed. Surely at our age we have the confidence not to need to know? Anything! We can just nod sagely and say that with age comes wisdom - the wisdom to keep quiet. Mary |
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"Gordon H" wrote in message ... In message , Broadback writes I try to recall something from my memory and it recedes, then later, when I am not trying to pursue it, up it pops! I know, I know! Friends and family are fascinated by my recollection of simple anecdotes from my past. Their eyes glaze over in admiration... Funny, I've experienced that too. Mary |
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On 9/7/08 11:12, in article , "Gordon H"
wrote: In message , Sacha writes Carl Linnaeus, also known as Carl von Linné or Carolus Linnaeus, is often called the Father of Taxonomy. His system for naming, ranking, and classifying organisms is still in wide use today (with many changes). His ideas on classification have influenced generations of biologists during and after his own lifetime, even those opposed to the philosophical and theological roots of his work." http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/history/linnaeus.html Knowing the Latin names of plants is useful because then you can talk about them with anyone anywhere in the world. For example, what we call mimosa is Acacia but what the Americans call mimosa is Albizia, so confusion arises easily. That said, some of the common names for plants have an enchantment all of their own. My close lady friend, raised in a small village, has her own set of names for wildflowers. It was only by asking around that I discovered that her Mother-Die is Cow Parsley. On Wednesdays I am usually among people who know wildflowers, but it is an uphill struggle for me to memorise even the common names. I have a book to look up their Latin classification. Nothing wrong with looking it up in books - lots of people do that including professionals! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Sacha contains these words: Plant names do that to both of us. Something we knew perfectly well ten minutes ago goes wandering off into the ether when wanted! An hour or three or four later one or the other of us goes "Got It!!" And by that time, it's past lunchtime, and you don't want courgettes for tea... -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote: The message from Sacha contains these words: Plant names do that to both of us. Something we knew perfectly well ten minutes ago goes wandering off into the ether when wanted! An hour or three or four later one or the other of us goes "Got It!!" And by that time, it's past lunchtime, and you don't want courgettes for tea... ;-)) Toms are doing brilliantly though and so are cucs. -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.com South Devon |
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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message k... The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? I was asleep until 8.30 am then in the greenhouse. He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... I need it in the next forthnight. sigh Might as well talk to myself, no other b ever listens :-( Mary |
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2 writes The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... How does anyone start the day without listening to Terday? -- Gordon H |
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Fisher writes "Gordon H" wrote Friends and family are fascinated by my recollection of simple anecdotes from my past. Their eyes glaze over in admiration... Funny, I've experienced that too. Mary Then there's the co-worker who arrives back from a fortnight's holiday and her story starts where she got out of the bath on the day of departure. -- Gordon H |
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"Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message k... The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? I was asleep until 8.30 am then in the greenhouse. He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... I need it in the next forthnight. sigh Might as well talk to myself, no other b ever listens :-( Mary This B is listening. but sadly can't help. I have been busy studying a Planting Calendar posted elsewhere. I shall store all the knowledge and then totally overwhelm my man when I recite it later. I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Bobbie. |
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from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: "Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message k... The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? I was asleep until 8.30 am then in the greenhouse. He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... I need it in the next forthnight. sigh Might as well talk to myself, no other b ever listens :-( Did someone say something? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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from Gordon H contains these words: In message , Mary Fisher writes "Gordon H" wrote Friends and family are fascinated by my recollection of simple anecdotes from my past. Their eyes glaze over in admiration... Funny, I've experienced that too. Mary Then there's the co-worker who arrives back from a fortnight's holiday and her story starts where she got out of the bath on the day of departure. With demonstrations? -- Rusty Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk Separator in search of a sig |
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On Jul 9, 5:33 pm, Bobbie wrote:
Mary Fisher wrote: "Rusty Hinge 2" wrote in message . uk... The message from "Mary Fisher" contains these words: Some new technology is needed - thought transference to electronic recording. In the next two weeks, please. You didn't hear Tim Berners-Lee on Rajo4 this morning, then? I was asleep until 8.30 am then in the greenhouse. He's working on it - Semantic Computing, and a Semantic Internet using RDF format... I need it in the next forthnight. sigh Might as well talk to myself, no other b ever listens :-( Mary This B is listening. but sadly can't help. I have been busy studying a Planting Calendar posted elsewhere. I shall store all the knowledge and then totally overwhelm my man when I recite it later. I don't suppose you know how to keep a daft chicken out of the kitchen? Bobbie. If anyone does Bobbie, Mary will know, she is an expert on chickens. BTW welcome to urg, it's a lovely group with lovely people, I hope you enjoy it here. Judith |
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