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Hi all,

I havent been here for a while and when i return it seems the thread i started has got quite a momentum going. Really glad it seems to be helping other people and not just me, although i still havent got into the habit of using the mooncup. Maybe i'll try again next month...

Miffy

Thanks for the suggestions! I am defo trying out the wine, not so sure about the vodka though!

How do you dry them? cos that sounds space saving too (freezer is now getting rather full of rasps!)

Miffy

Hi y'all

I have tons and tons and tons of raspberries. Which is cool.

I am eating some, freezing some, making jam out of some.

Any other ideas? Can you make wine out of raspberries?

Miffy

I dunno. I'm not veggie either (although i am picky over where my meat comes from which leads me to be effectively meat-free!) but i am intrigued by what these "creatures" actually are!

Anyone else got a view on Sea Pearls?

Miffy

I am intrigued by sea pearls, but the website says that they are creatures - so presumerably one to avoid if you are vegatarian or vegan?

Miffy

Hi all.. I got my allotment today!!!!! I am SO SO excited. Its a half allotment, apparently - 14m x 7m, and i dont have to pay until March because the person who is giving it up has still got some leeks and cabbages on there, which i have to respect. But that is ok, cos there is still loads of room ...

Hey, cool...thanks for posting everyone. :lol: I found it really painful to put in and take out, but i would have perservered (sp?!) if it hadnt felt like it was burning me whilst it was in me! I do have quite a light flow (now that i have them controlled by the pill :roll: ) so i guess that might p...

Hi!

Last year i bought a mooncup and have tried several times to use it but i just cannot get on with it - i find it way too painful, which i am a bit gutted about tbh.

Can anyone suggest any green alternatives?

Thanks

Miffy

I have a thought about the whole Obama is black thing... Now...i dont normally say my opinions out loud, cos i am shy and dont like being shouted at, so be kind... I think we will all agree that the colour of someones skin doesnt mean they are more or less likely to make a good president. The fact t...

Hi, thanks for the welcome!

No news on the lottie yet....going to give them a call soon and see exactly where i am on the waiting list....i am itching to get going!

Miffy

:sunny: Hya. Thanks for the welcome! Shirley Hi! I currently live in Suffolk, but have lived in quite a few places before that. Hopefully i am here for a while and so will be able to make the most of my allotment - when i get it, i am on a waiting list at the moment (although rumour has it i am near...

Hi all,

Newbie here

I shall be lurking around a bit until i have the confidence to post in other places!

Miffy