Cats have been scaling the Madeleine d'Angevine vine; shredding its bark en route to the top of the wall.
Claws have been sharpened on the olive tree trunk and the mulch is a cat latrine.
Flag iris at the front of the house is removed to a nettle bed (specially planted!) - and last years teasles are iron railings - ossified; white since autumn.
(Robert, Caddis and Ceres - beware!)
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Life reflects life.
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Tomatoes have been bothering me too.
'Experts' say Moneymaker and Gardener's Delight are naff.
So why do people grow them.? I wish I had M

(Especially Gardener's Delight.)
Miss Martin says she had nothing to do with Ming's arrest.
She says she has no idea why her chauffeur was lurking in Mrs Rustbridger's porch - but she'll ask him and let me know.
She asked how the runner beans are doing.
I was evasive.
Later, a man phoned. He said he was from the M.O.D. Mobile Prisons Unit; I'll be allowed to see Ming in two days time. Would I like to be taken to the bus (where it will be parked in a lay-by for the convenience of visitors) or have the bus brought to our house?
I imagined making tea for a bus load of prisoners - and said I'd prefer the layby.
He said he'd arrange things - and will 'get back to me'.
I'm feeling cheered already and trying not to sit by the phone!
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2 comments:
Esther, I hope everything goes smoothly and you're able to visit Ming very soon. I'm glad you had a bit of good news!
Oh yes! Thank you! I feel a bit breathless at the thought of getting ready for Thursday!
Esther
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