We are still not back at home after last week’s incident, though we heard that at least the slip should be clear today, and possibly water and gas restored on Tuesday (Monday is a public holiday here). It is all very stressful as you can imagine, staying in a hotel and now a temporary flat. Anyway, as we are off to Europe soon, I won’t be posting in SoS until the start of July, so just stopping by to wish you all well and if we visit any nice gardens, will let you know!
I spotted this rather nice hawthorn near our temporary apartment.
Thanks to Jim at Garden Ruminations, for hosting Six on Saturday, whose knowledge of all things plants and gardening makes him an ideal host and move on to what can be see at the moment outside.
As usual, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world. Hope you are all well and enjoying your gardens in whatever the season is with you.
Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.
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It is a week before we leave and I am waiting in anticipation for our passports with visas to arrive! I hope you will both enjoy your time in Europe and that all will be well on your return.
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Have a great trip.
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Enjoy your trip and when you get home it will nearly spring, which is a nice thought!
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I do hope it all gets sorted out quickly, at least you have dates for action. Have a wonderful trip and see you again in July x
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That is a very unusual hawthorn… very pretty though…
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It is Rhaphiolepis indica, the Indian hawthorn – not the same as the native hawthorn in the UK. (I had to look it up!)
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Unfortunately, I don’t suppose it would be happy here in UK…
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Sounds very, very promising about going back to your home. Bon voyage and fingers crossed that when you come back, you will be in your own smug home.
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Sounds like things are moving in the right direction! Enjoy your trip!
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Hi, Barbara- I’m sorry for all the stress that you have been going through – especially right before your big holiday. Thank you for checking in. Please continue to keep us posted.
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Sounds positive re the house if they are restoring gas and water supplies.
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things are sounding more positive about your house? Good!
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Sorry to read about the landslip. I hope all is fixed soon and meanwhile I hope you have an enjoyable holiday. Any garden visiting planned?
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Not sure yet…hope so!
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I hope that your trip goes smoothly from start to finish.
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Thanks! Though just heard my step son is in hospital again.
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That all sounds fairly positive Barbara. It could mean the start of the trip doesn’t feel so stressful. I will find you on Instagram and follow your trip that way. Take care. Bernie
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Thanks Bernie…fingers crossed!
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I hope that it all gets sorted soon, it’s sounding positive. Enjoy your trip away.
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