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Rantings from Leicester

Post: # 14875Post Ranter »

Hi all,
I've looked at this forum, on & off a lot over the last year, for advice on things I'm trying to achieve at home. Finally registering as I now have more time (not working) & must add to the supersistion thread started elsewhere.

I live in a terraced house in the heart of the city, so self-sufficiency options are limited. I've worked on making my house as eco-friendly as poss. & grow tomatoes, herbs & (last year) french beans in pots in my small 'courtyard garden'. Or backyard to be more accurate.

I'd love an allotment, but I have chronic fatigue syndrome so wouldn't be able to manage one. I'm making lots of plans though, for when I recover.

Looking forward to talking to y'all at last.

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Post: # 14877Post Shirley »

Hi Ranter!

Nice to meet you - looking forward to getting to know you more.

Shirlz xx
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Post: # 14880Post Andy Hamilton »

another lurker, seem to slowly come out of the woodwork eventually :wink: Welcome to the forum glad you made the plunge and joined in.

Sympathy is with you for your condition my girlfriends mother suffered for a couple of years as did one of my best friends, both are very well now though and have been since. Lets hope you recover sooner rather than later.
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Post: # 14891Post Wombat »

G'day Ranter and welcome,

I have never had it myself, but it sounds pretty nasty, please accept my wishes for a speedy recovery.

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Post: # 14901Post Shelle »

Hiya Ranter :hello2: this site is indeed a wealth of information & so many warm welcoming people here to share your thoughts & ideas.

Sometimes smaller places like a small court yard have their advantages - maybe it is just me but i am more creative & work better under pressure :)

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Post: # 14905Post woolcraft »

Welcome Ranter - Don't we all love a good rant! Looking forward to reading your posts. Sue

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Post: # 14937Post Millymollymandy »

Hi Ranter and welcome. There's plenty of stuff you can grow in pots in a small courtyard garden without all the hard work of digging etc. Let us know how you get on!

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Post: # 14949Post Ranter »

Thanks for all the good wishes - feels as if I've made a whole load of new friends overnight.

I stopped being ashamed of my ranting when I discovered the Ranters where a group in 17th century England who opposed the prevailing dogma of religious observance - doing so was extremely brave in that climate. Since I learned this, I have ranted with pride. :cheers:

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Post: # 14964Post Libby »

Hiya Ranter :flower:
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Post: # 14967Post glenniedragon »

Welcome to the forum Ranter, I've been known to have the occasional rant myself!
kind thought
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Post: # 14972Post ina »

Hi Ranter

Thanks for that info on the historical ranters - that makes me feel better, too, I often feel like a good rant!
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welcome!

Post: # 14978Post ged.medland »

Hi Ranter,am a newbie myself,so get stuck in and do what you can dodont worry about the things you cannot do because of your health!Thereare great people here.
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Post: # 15004Post Goodlife1970 »

Hi Ranter,alright me duck? Im an ex Leicester-ite myself,lived in Thurmaston and North Evington before taking the plunge and moving to The Valleys almost four years ago. Sorry to hear that you have Chronic Fatigue,my sister-in-law suffered badly but thankfully now is turning the corner. Welcome to the site,hope you enjoy the banter and we look forward to reading your posts.
Now, what did I come in here for??????

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Post: # 15013Post Muddypause »

Ranter wrote:I stopped being ashamed of my ranting when I discovered the Ranters where a group in 17th century England who opposed the prevailing dogma of religious observance
That makes me feel better about things, too.
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Post: # 15057Post Eco Worrier »

Hi Ranter. I'm in Leicester too, and what a beautiful day it is today here. Your garden/backyard sounds nice, and I bet it's really productive.

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