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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: numptykevin on May 03, 2008, 11:11:10 pm

Title: Pastures New
Post by: numptykevin on May 03, 2008, 11:11:10 pm

Hello to one and all.

The family and I are in the process of buying our own little bit of Devon as part of our long held ambition to be far from the madding crowd. ( and noise, smoke, neighbours, traffic, etc.. )

We have never grown so much as a daffodil before and have absolutely no idea what awaits..............but the field looked nice and flat so it was now or never.

Being bumbling incompetants, I thought it would be a good idea to get as much help as possible whilst we have the time. So in addition to a multitude of disparate books on topics as varied as " Cloud shapes and their hidden meaning " to " Wellie wanging for the beginner " registering with this site struck me as being most appropriate as we will doubtless be a series of accidents waiting to happen !

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Farmer Giles on May 04, 2008, 06:43:21 am

Hi

Welcome to the site and good luck with your foray into the world of smallholding etc.  For the wellie wanging is it best to sling them left hand or right hand ??  ;D ;D

fg

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Hilarysmum on May 04, 2008, 07:52:55 am

Welcome, not being a gardener myself cant offer much advice, although I grow a really superb crop of dandelions this time of the year.  (Young leaves make a tasty alternative to lettuce). 

You will find this site is a great source of information.  It will be great to hear your news, and where your experiences take you.  Looking forward to hearing more.  HM

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Rosemary on May 04, 2008, 01:48:55 pm

Hi, and welcome.

Looking forward to sharing your experiences with you and offering help, advice, commiserations and congratulations as appropriate.

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: pigsatlesrues on May 04, 2008, 03:24:27 pm

Welcome from us to.  A  blank canvass - how exciting.  Good luck and keep us posted!

Kate  :pig:

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: carole on May 04, 2008, 06:30:05 pm

Hi and welcome from us in Brittany

Carole

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Townie on May 05, 2008, 10:49:25 am

Hi from me too  :)

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: stephen on May 06, 2008, 03:08:57 pm

HEY ALL SOUNDS VVV.EXCITING!! GOOD LUCK AND KEEP US POSTED!

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Guy on May 08, 2008, 10:26:49 pm

i think this site should suit you to a 't' - loads of good advice - something for everyone - where in Devon?

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Pebbles on May 10, 2008, 08:03:42 am

Welcome Numpty Kevin!

Twelve months ago I too was a paid up member of "Bumbling Incompitents United"  ;D Its amazing how quickly you learn and how much you absorb when you have to. There are loads of really helpful, experienced smallholders here happy to share so if you have a question or sixty just ask.

Look forward to hearing how you get on.

Pebbles

Title: Re: Pastures New
Post by: Fluffywelshsheep on May 10, 2008, 09:15:29 am

hiya from fws central scotland remember baby steps :)

why run when you can walk