On this very warm and sunny morning Jackie and I packed 23 more spent compost bags of green waste into our uncomplaining little i10 Hyundai and transported them to Efford Recycling Centre, formerly the Council Dump.
Later, in the afternoon, we visited Ferndene Farm Shop to purchase various provisions and
three more bags of compost.
I have recently begun reading “The Berlin Diaries of Marie Vassiltchikov” and will be drafting the review, on which I made a start today, as I go along.
This evening we dined on Ferndene’s meaty pork and chives sausages; boiled potatoes; particularly flavoursome mushrooms and Brussels sprouts; firm carrots and cauliflower.
Glad you seem to be feeling more the thing. I love the renamed Dump. Dinner sounds lovely and I wondered if it would include a Ferndene product.
Thank you very much, Pat. The mushrooms were from there too
That is a lot .
Thanks very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
You packed a lot into the car and the day.
Thank you very much, Merril
That looks like a back, hip, and knee breaking endeavor. Who lifted all those?!
Moi. Thank you very much, Luanne
Oh man, be careful, Derrick!
I had the car to lean on 🙂
Ugh, that’s not a good thing. You need help!!!
I do – but I am determined to do what I can. It is the knees that are the problem. I still have strength in arms and back
I had a bit of a chuckle seeing your car stuffed to the gills like that, guys! No room left but for Jackie! 😊
Haha … I’m surprised you were able to get into the car 🚗, Derrick
I think it’s wonderful that you lug your compost to the centre. It’s a responsible gardener you are!
Thanks very much, Dale
My pleasure.
It pains me to see you giving away good material for nothing and then paying to get some back. It is a matter of space of course.
Indeed. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal. Our own compost bins will be rebuilt during the winter
I hope no bugs escaped from the yard waste into your cute little Hyundai. I have a slightly bigger Hyundai. Thanks for recycling!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
What a hardworking Hyundai!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
I put all our green compost in a little corner of the yard. They become nice soil after several months or a few years. Way to go Derrick.
Thanks very much, Arlene. Our own compost bins need rebuilding
We see to be always taking old stuff from our gardens and putting new stuff in. But, that’s the pleasure in gardening.
Quite so, Chrissy. Thank you very much
That looks like a faithful little car, aware of the significance of its duties. My first car was a predecessor of the i10, a Santro —another faithful car that served us well for two decades!
Thank you very much, Uma
Sounds like a productive day in the garden, Derrick! Clearing out debris is tough but rewarding. Your compost must be thriving! Looking forward to seeing the results of your hard work.
Thanks very much Ilze
Wowza! Excellent packing! Packed like sardines! Chock-full! Jam-packed! 🙂
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️
Thanks very much, Carolyn. My Dad was the packer on a furniture van
Have you considered the bonfire option?
We did at the beginning, but it has been hopeless during the wet periods, so we switched to this
You were really able to pack a lot into the car!!!
Thank you very much, Luisa
You are so very welcome, Derrick!
It’s always my pleasure!
Still hard at work!!
Occasionally, GP. Thank you very much
What a busy day! How do your knees cope with getting in and out of the car? I imagine you have your seat pushed back, but It looks a bit low.
You are right, Sue. It is low – so is the headroom. So it is difficult
Your little red car resembles our little red car, even though ours is a Honda Fit. Looking forward to reading your review.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Wow! you packed a lot in your faithful little car. Good job!
Thanks very much, Eugi
You are welcome, Derrick.
The little car hold quite a bit. Well done composting.
Thanks very much, Bridget
I’d say you need a truck but the way you pack maybe not! 🤣
Good for you for getting alll that compost refuse carried to the dump and getting more to keep your garden beautiful! Your variety of veggies for dinner always are inspirational. Our neighbor who has a wonderful green house and garden just delivered to us some squash, carrots, kale, and tomatoes. So you know what will included in our dinner tonight!
Thank you very much, Jan
That is a lot of bags. We have endless garden refuse too.
Thanks very much, Robbie
That little Hyundai sure can pack a lot into a small space!
Thanks very much, Lavinia