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My PatchSoil Toil has rewards - check out my patch. GET ORRFF MY LAND More about the blog's author(s). Coffee Shops Compalin about Laptop abuse
Source: Green Fingers So the high street coffee barons are after money wor internet access... Before being made unemployed I often went to my local Costas, took out my netbook and connected to the web while enjoying a large Latte. I felt no guilt, I use my own mobile broadband (via a dongle) and rely on battery power. As I'm often reading The Guardian online, doing some research before making a purchase in town or checking my Emails I see it no different to my quietly having a coffee while reading a paper, magazine or reading a letter. If I was in the coffee shop with friends I'd chat to them. However, I don't go to a coffee shop alone to be acosted by strangers, unless they're cute and they can do that, whether I'm using my netbook or not. The problem here isn't the use of laptops in cafe's it is a problem of people taking up a seat and not making a purchase. Easy solution is to have a sign saying that if you have not made a recent purchase you may be asked politely to leave if seats are required by new customers. By the way MINE's A PINT Blooming Eyesore
Source: Green Fingers Flickr reveals all - if you look close enough The crops are swelling after the welcome summer rain so more time to fiddle about on the laptop (all wifi'd up now) and today I have mostly been looking at the photo sharing site Flickr (NO E) Couple of interesting groups to explore on Flick - one for raising awareness about global warming with a photo steam of hilarious BIG HEAD stunts at the G8 Italy talks on climate change And this random protest about the monsterous new British Ceramic Tile Factory just down the road from me - I am glad to see that its not just me that thinks it is an eyesore and should have planning permission revoked.
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Source: Green Fingers More daylight, but still nippy... Clocks go forward this weekend - an extra hour of daylight to get on with the patch. Roll on Springtime
What a fabulous bout of sunshine we had earlier - I could practically hear the plants growing but blow me its gone chillu again and I'm having second thoughts about transplanting out a batch of lettuce - French Wonder isn't known for its hardness. Global Warming? - Not in these parts
If the north wind keeps blowing I'll be looking for thermal protection and that means rumaging aroung the underwear drawer for some little used lingerie. Allotment protection - lingerie to the rescueWhy spend money on expensice blanket fleece at the Garden Centre when you can do effective plant protection with an assortment of lingerie. A well placed pair of pants can adequately keep the chill from small shrubs and a row of wafty french knickers always catches the eye of passers by adding much needed colour at this time of year. Lets face it many homes have a wealth of unused lingerie items - charity shops aren't interested so what better way to recycle them than to use them for protection?
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Source: Green Fingers Winter blues - take a moment to reflect on the planet and the dramatic effects of climate change. Well another cold snap is upon us and bar the parsnips (well 'ard) and the leeks thes's nowt doing down the patch but watch the earthworms break trough the melted frost to snaffle a leaf or two. Something that is noticeable is the reluctance of children to wear hats, scarves and gloves. One theory is that the effects of climate change combined with economic downturn has made the purchase of these items seem unecessary for the few occasional icey spells. For the past year or so the muckers down the patch have welcomed the prospect of global warming - anticipating bumper crops, growing tomatos and aubergines without the need for a greenhouse and the twice daily attention needed to keep watered during the summer. However a closer look at the effects of climate change reveals a bleak future. Act Now and Slow Climate ChangeIn a single article Oxfam manage to highlight the key concrrns that are associated with climate change Global Warming is introduced on this communty page that raises awareness of climate change and following the article. Gifts to show you careThe indulgence of gifts for every occasion only adds to the problem - lets face it most gifts are unwanted so the resources, energy and emmissions that encourage climate change are simple a dreadful waste. Green Valentine GiftsGive a true gift from the heart:
Send Local FlowersThe trend to order flowers from around the world has dramatically increased with online florists becoming more and more attractive to the lazy giver. If you do want to give flowers choose those that are in season locally and haven't been grown in artificial climates an dflow half way arounf the world. Better still - Grow your own and deliver personally
What better than to give flowers that you have cultivated yourself. You'll be amazed how a selection of easy to grow flowers along with carefully selected wild foliage can look when arranged properly and what a thrill to see the joy when you deliver them yourself. To report this post follow the permalink aboveWinter Festival
Source: Green Fingers Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! No matter how hard you try it is nigh on impossible to avoid the panic that Christmas brings. Christmas Shopping Online is EasyWhilst considering options for Christmas Gifts I came across this blog post from tech talk that had "something for everyone" in a post imaginatively titled Chistmas Gift Ideas It lists obvious favourites including perfume and chocolates for the ladies and toys for kids but what caugth our eye was the suggestions for blokes. Not here the old stalwarts of socks and Brut gift sets but exciting suggestions such as iPods, laptops and nintendo wii games and recommending online shopping to grab bargains Land Rover Experience Day Gifts
For the outdoor types the blog referes to trying your hand at off roading. various Land Rover Experience Centres let you loose in one of their vehicles and with an instructer you can test both car and your nerve on demanding terrains, rivers and steep slopes. When I was much much younger my friends and I would sometimes get a car hire for weekend trips to North Wales and blast around the disused quarries and slate mines. Looking back not only was this pastime unfair to the car rental people but inconsiderate to the environment. So if your reading Mrs Fingers - a gift voucher for the Land Rover Experience would be good. TOP TIP - if you visit a Land Rover dealer and come across as a warm prospect they'll probably give you a voucher as an incentive to hook you in.
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