Gino de Graaf 881 Posted March 25 17 minutes ago, Goran said: Flower buds were before the snow. Snow unfortunately still falling. Catastrophe.. When mentioned certain Mr. seems he wants to be known in US history as greatest serial killer.. I try to not read anything from USA, cause watching Italy and people talking that Italy will be fairy tale in comparison to USA.. That is when you put money before human lives, disgusting.. You're having a tough start to spring. Mr T, I think he's struggling. Probably not sure what to do... He's a money man. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goran 1389 Posted March 25 Just now, jamesc said: Interesting Goran ..... The only apples we have this year are the small and sour crab apples after a cold spring. Some late apples and few pears didn't open the buds, but were greenish.. So time will tell will they also be gone after night minus temps.. Peaches, apricots, plums were in full bloom. Majority of pears like on pics, just to open in a day or so.. I think again we won't eat walnuts.. I think in 6-7 years once or maybe two times we were able to get some walnuts.. Madness.. 7 minutes ago, Gino de Graaf said: You're having a tough start to spring. Mr T, I think he's struggling. Probably not sure what to do... He's a money man. Will see about beekeeping season. Will act accordingly. And Mr. T.. that is done.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olbe 213 Posted March 25 I had some of them once James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4129 Posted March 25 11 hours ago, olbe said: I had some of them once James Apples..... or crabs ....? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alastair 8050 Posted March 28 Just been called by a very concerned landowner to tell me that wasps are swarmimg the hives, from his description it sounded pretty bad. I do not have entrance gaurds on because up to recently it's been too hot. Commercial beekeepers are allowed to visit their bees if it's a livestock welfare issue, but I was hoping not to have to use that. But looks like I'll be out for a day putting gaurds on that site and others nearby, I'll be taking vespex with me also. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanCook 265 Posted March 29 Had a disagreement with my logsplitter, results were splitter 1 me 0 so I am literally single handed for the next couple of months. Fortunately I had already done an alcohol wash and inspected every frame and put in staples, all is looking pretty good for the winter which is just as well 'cos all I can do is sit and watch activity at the entrances 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommy dave 1108 Posted March 29 9 hours ago, DuncanCook said: Had a disagreement with my logsplitter, results were splitter 1 me 0 so I am literally single handed for the next couple of months. logsplitters must rank up there with avocado stones for ACC claims 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie James 645 Posted March 29 7 minutes ago, tommy dave said: avocado stones for ACC claims People should only bully avocados the same size as them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanCook 265 Posted March 29 3 hours ago, tommy dave said: logsplitters must rank up there with avocado stones for ACC claims 3 hours ago, Maggie James said: People should only bully avocados the same size as them. Yep according to the hospital staff it is one the most common causes of admissions at this time of year, flesh and blood doesn't stand much chance against 25 ton hydraulics. Totally my own fault but kudos to all medical staff, although we are rural within the hour I was in the air ambulance on the way to hospital and within 2 hours on the operating table and it looks as though I will get to keep the 2 fingers they initially thought I would lose 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie James 645 Posted March 29 (edited) 22 minutes ago, DuncanCook said: Yep according to the hospital staff it is one the most common causes of admissions at this time of year, flesh and blood doesn't stand much chance against 25 ton hydraulics. Totally my own fault but kudos to all medical staff, although we are rural within the hour I was in the air ambulance on the way to hospital and within 2 hours on the operating table and it looks as though I will get to keep the 2 fingers they initially thought I would lose Fantastic news and outstanding emergency & hospital service. All the best with your recovery. Edited March 29 by Maggie James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6052 Posted March 29 I've never been attracted by wood splitters. I have always enjoyed having a pile of blocks and a splitting hammer in the back yard, just wander out every now and then give another couple of blocks the message. August is our firewooding month. As soon as there's room in the shed, down come another few trees, usually blackwoods, this year it'll be eucs. They have two summers to dry before I use them... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 1334 Posted March 29 Speaking of wood and fire, with about 2 inches of rain overnight and today I applied for a permit to burn the bon fire which has accumulated in the back paddock over the drought and subsequent fire ban.. very simple process.. applied yesterday arvo, received midday today. One of The small joys I can look forward to during lockdown is a good old burn up supervised with a beer. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanCook 265 Posted March 30 I have plenty of long straight trees and didn't need to split the awkward bit that came from a fork, just bloody minded I suppose, oh well lesson learned ( the hard way) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yesbut 6052 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, DuncanCook said: I have plenty of long straight trees and didn't need to split the awkward bit that came from a fork, just bloody minded I suppose, oh well lesson learned ( the hard way) I have a special pile of unsplittable bits that I put aside for the bugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuncanCook 265 Posted March 30 I am considering building Weta City when I get the use of my hand back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamesc 4129 Posted March 30 6 hours ago, Stoney said: Speaking of wood and fire, with about 2 inches of rain overnight and today I applied for a permit to burn the bon fire which has accumulated in the back paddock over the drought and subsequent fire ban.. very simple process.. applied yesterday arvo, received midday today. One of The small joys I can look forward to during lockdown is a good old burn up supervised with a beer. Hah ... can I come .... I've run out of beer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gino de Graaf 881 Posted March 30 9 minutes ago, jamesc said: Hah ... can I come .... I've run out of beer Lol, you outa of The Doctor... I am enjoying my Mead. Potent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie James 645 Posted March 30 3 hours ago, DuncanCook said: I am considering building Weta City when I get the use of my hand back Very adventurous. Instead of a Workshop you will build a City! Haha ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 1334 Posted March 30 1 hour ago, jamesc said: Hah ... can I come .... I've run out of beer That right there is p poor preparation my friend .. lucky for me my bubble and large booze stash is safe ... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki watts 789 Posted March 30 5 hours ago, Stoney said: That right there is p poor preparation my friend .. lucky for me my bubble and large booze stash is safe ... A friend of my husband's came to stay with us for isloation. He packed something like 160 beers. He boredom drunk his way through 3/4 already ! ADHD and lockdown don't go together easily. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaihoka 2904 Posted March 30 4 hours ago, nikki watts said: A friend of my husband's came to stay with us for isloation. He packed something like 160 beers. He boredom drunk his way through 3/4 already ! ADHD and lockdown don't go together easily. Is he acting as entertainment and moral lesson for your kids . 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tudor 1551 Posted March 30 8 minutes ago, kaihoka said: Is he acting as entertainment and moral lesson for your kids . I hope he has a copy of the game Bananagram, that would help him if he can find a moderately sober person to play with 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 1334 Posted March 30 5 hours ago, nikki watts said: He boredom drunk his way through 3/4 already ! ADHD and lockdown don't go together easily. I can feel his pain.. It’s been raining here for days.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie James 645 Posted March 30 (edited) The last two days on the Plains - 8.5 mm of rain. Managed to get the winter seedlings in prior. The mesclun mix salads can't grow fast enough, cos I am not going to the supermarket to buy lettuce. Managed to harvest veges and freeze, so apart from carrots have got a major selection on hand. Also traded the last week of level 3 fruit, plants and veges for anything else I didn't have on hand. Still have plenty of fruit to decide what I am going to transform them into! Meant to be 19 here today, so will go and do some bee work. Farm owners contacted and they are happy. I have had so much to do the last couple of days around home, I just haven't had time to get bored. Edited March 30 by Maggie James 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
