Big wibble

[cybermule]

I haven't posted for a bit. Lots of ideas for posts, but not enough time I guess.

Trip to Stockton to see the in-laws went fine. Ben is turning into a charming baby - easy-going and with a sense of humour. He has a dirty little chuckle, which became very apparent when we were playing on the swings the other day. The only downside to him is he won't really sleep during the day. But he's enjoying occasionally being babysat by my aunts, and we're enjoying that too, and the whole baby thing is going swimmingly.

My mum left a message on my answerphone. Not really a very compelling one. I need to think what to do with that really, but I'm not backing down and taking Ben to see her without some firm boundaries in place. She's leaning heavily on my brother now, which isn't fair at all. Ho hum.

My brother invited his girlfriend over to mine for Christmas. I would say without asking, but to be fair, he did ask her in front of me. Doesn't really count though, does it?

Garden and allotment are doing fine. I'm keeping the allotment mostly together, and have a lot of winter veg in. Much as I hate to do it, I need to put some slug pellets around my brassica before they disappear completely. Hmph. My brother did some cement work in my front garden which has made it look fantastic. Tomorrow we have new lino in the kitchen, and later in the week the plumber is ocming to fix some small issues. I've learned that doing things comes in waves when you have a small child - a few weeks of chaos, then a fortnight of getting things together.

Not much else to add. Don't watch Tideland, though - it's depressing!

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[doglets.livejournal.com]

Our slug repellent regime is hippy outside with a torch all night and throws the sluggy-infidels into one of the composters. We can not use pellets because of the dogs, and in a year or so - you won't be able to use them as Ben will be mobile, fast and curious. We need to invent a child/dog friendly organic alternative (and probably make zillions of pounds with the patent!)

We are not going to attept any winter/early veg - just try and tidy up the garden as best we can ready for spring.

This weather has been mad - we had sweetcorn for tea - that nearly ended up in the bin as we assumed it had failed. Took in a final crop of french beans and some brocolli -but that really is it for this year, no more spuds, about a a fortnights worth of onions to be used up.

So, how about a couple of snaps of the Little Fella - we would love to see how he is doing.

[cybermule.livejournal.com]

Yeah - I hate slug pellets, but I will use them really occasionally with baby plants. If the plants get big and are still munched, they're just the wrong plants. Plus, like you said, I've got Ben to worry about now. Apparently used coffee grounds are very good, so I'll probably switch to them.

My garden's a complete state at this point - I'm actually glad it won't be growing any more for a while!

Ben lives here: http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x221/octomule/

[ninneviane.livejournal.com]

My mum left a message on my answerphone....
I think (for what it's worth) that you're right not to back down hun without like you said, having some firm boundaries in place, and very firm ones at that.

Have you tried beer traps for the slugs? Mum's had terrible trouble with the slugs this year, but I've yet to find out how the beer trap experiment went.