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The Gardening Bug
Posted May 6, 2009
I watched a fantastic program last night on BBC 2 called 'How Britain Got The Gardening Bug' 
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It was about how gardening has changed since the Second World War. I enjoy most history associated things, especially gardening ways and techniques 
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Most children are not brought up with gardening now, probably because their parents live a hectic lifestyle. Years ago that was completely different, and many more people used gardening as a hobby and a way to unwind from a busy week at work. Of course, there are still parents that are interested and many more are taking on allotments to get their children to help grow healthy vegetables and a few cut flowers .
An interesting part of the program was where they filmed this street back in the 80's where everybody was out mowing their front lawns on a Saturday morning. It made me 
to see the different types of old style lawn mower, and the many adverts promoting them.
It is on iPlayer until the 12th May. Here is the link:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jkrkp/How_Britain_Got_the_Gardening_Bug/
Unfortunately I missed about half an hour of it, but hope to watch it before it is taken down.
Nigel 
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Nigel's 'New' Allotment & Garden Chat
Posted Aug 8, 2008
Hello All 
,
As I cannot find my last 'Allotment thread', I have decided to start a new one where we can chat about gardening and plants 
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I will be continuing to put my allotment diary on here, as I enjoy sharing my experiences with everyone .
for not being around lately. I have had terrible internet connection problems, and have been suffering with my eyes 
. Now I have some new reading and distance glasses, and my internet problems have finally been sorted I can chat once again with my friends 
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Watch This Space 
for my latest allotment diary, which is coming very soon!
All the best.
Nigel
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Youngsuper_Nigel's Adventures
Posted May 14, 2008
Hello My Friends ,
Tomorrow morning I have an early start 
. I have to be at the hospital for around 9.00 am where I have to check in to the Cardiology Department .
I have had an irregular heartbeat for about 5 years now, and suffer from palpitations when feeling anxious. I go to see the cardiologist once a year for an examination, just to see how things are going .
I went about a month ago and he is sending me for tests, as he thinks my condition has worsened slightly. He has told me that I have the start of Angina but because of all the other medication I am on, he cannot prescribe me anything until he gets the results of the scans. Then, if needed, he can alter my other medication so I can take something for the Angina, if that is what the scans show. 
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So, I am off to have a 'Myocardial Perfusion', which involves injecting a small amount of a radio-active chemical into the back of my hand, then exercising on an exercise bike. After that I will have to lye still for an hour (I will need too after cycling away ), before having my heart scanned, which will take another hour.
Depending on how well I am afterwards depends on whether I am allowed to come home or not, but knowing hospitals, shortage of beds etc, they will push you out of the door even if crawling is involved .
I have another test to have before coming home, and are back next week for some 'resting scans'.
I have guidelines to follow because of having radio-active chemicals inside me, e.g. can't go near small children for a few days etc... I am not sure about the computer or whether I can use a mobile phone yet until I go tomorrow .
I will probably glow green in the dark .
Just thought I would let my friends know in case you wonder where I am. Hopefully though, I will be let home so I can get back on hoo-too .
Nigel
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Play with a few sheep
Posted Apr 30, 2008
Hello My Friends,
If you click on the following link you will get a game up which tests your responses. The driving manual says the average driver's reaction time is 0.75 seconds........or 1 car length every 10 mph....Test your reaction time and record it below.
The instructions come up on the screen. It is easy though .
Lets see who can get the fastest:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/sleep/sheep/reaction_version5.swf
Mine is:
First Attempt:
one: 0.300 Seconds two: 0.239 Seconds three: 0.181 Seconds four: 0.180 Seconds five: 0.180 Seconds
Average time: 0.216 Seconds - Bobbing bobcat
Second Attempt: one: 0.240 Seconds two: 0.240 Seconds three: 0.241 Seconds four: 0.180 Seconds five: 0.180 Seconds
Average time: 0.2162 Seconds - Bobbing bobcat
Have fun, no cheating otherwise you get a 3 second penalty if you push the mouse button too early .
Nigel
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