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[turps]

My brother phoned last night asking if I was still ready to go in terms of the kitchen, and I am, sort of. I've decluttered all of the base cupboards and one of the top ones. Though that one was pretty much filled with boxes of tea.

Next are the other four top cupboards and the tall one, though half of that is the freezer with shelves above. It shouldn't take that long as the biggest one has pipework in it meaning it's shallow and another is a corner cupboard with a lot of empty space that I can't reach.

So the plan is for the electrician to come at the end of the week and look at what needs doing. We did get a quote previously but that was before lockdown and prices have jumped up since then so I'm bracing myself for that. But, that's the main thing that needs doing so we'll pay anyway, safety before cosmetics always. Plus, Chris has said the electrician is going to phone him while he's looking at the job so I'm hoping that means a bit of a second-hand mates rate.

I called into Morrisons yesterday and they had a display of reduced fruit bushes and I came out with two carrier bags full. But they were nice bushes, not wilted at all, and were only 35p each. I'm sure I can find spaces for them somewhere in the garden and if they fail, well it's not a big loss at all.

Masterchef Australia started this week which always signifies we're into the second half of the year to me. Now I'll be watching the hundreds of episodes that will be broadcast before the finale in Dec.

We also watched the first ep of Surreal Estate which wasn't the best thing I've watched but did keep my attention quite nicely.

I should go find places for the new plants, and pick the ripe tomatoes and courgettes. I've so many of both already. I think it's going to be a bumper year, though sadly the pea pods died after one harvest which was a shame.

ETA: There's a post up about a potential Camp Sparkle next year. I think any Sparklers who follow me are members of the comm anyway, but just in case.

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[badfalcon]

Oooh Surreal Estate sounds fun... and Masterchef Australia, you say? Where would one watch this if one were so inclined?

[turps]

Surreal Estate has been fun so far. Not a must-see but I've enjoyed the episodes I've seen.

I'm watching Masterchef Australia on Watch on Sky, I'm not sure if it's shown elsewhere. This is my favourite Masterchef version by far. I love the judges and the format, even if it does seem to be on for months.

[dine]

a cupboard filled with tea! that's a lot of tea :)

I hope most of your bushes thrive, and you get a goodly haul once they're bearing

[turps]

It is a lot of tea *g*

My issue is I do like green tea/fruit tea etc but only tend to drink it when it's cooler. Plus, often it's sold off really cheap at Company and I tell myself it's good to stock up as it won't go off. Then I open a cupboard door and it's full of boxes of tea.

Thank you! It's the first time I've tried to grow fruit bushes, so fingers crossed.

[jacieleigh]

I hope all goes well with your kitchen work, and that the increase isn't too bad.

I hope your fruit bushes go well. I wish I had your knack with plants!

[turps]

Thank you!

I'm kind of expecting the worse in terms of the increase, but the electrics badly need doing so all I can do is suck it up.

Thank you again. I'd love for the fruit bushes to thrive, though sadly I don't always win. The pea pods show that *g*

[frausorge]

That's exciting that your kitchen reno is getting under way! Good luck with the decluttering. It sounds like you've got a lot done already. And it's such a good feeling to get rid of things and organize and streamline what you have.

Also, here's hoping the new fruit bushes flourish! What kinds are they?

[turps]

And it's such a good feeling to get rid of things and organize and streamline what you have.

It really is. I've been ruthless this time, anything broken or not used in years is gone. I mean, I had a ridiculous amount of mugs considering most of the time only two of us are in the house.

The fruit bushes are red currents and gooseberries. They're doing okay, so hopefully, I'll get something off them next year.

[spikedluv]

Yay for almost new kitchen!

(We're finally getting close to setting the date to have our living room carpet replaced - it was back ordered - and that is going to entail some cleaning as there are some spots I haven't touched in ages because I rarely move furniture away from the wall. o_O Now's the time.)

[turps]

The chaos of the kitchen change is creeping closer! I'm both excited and nervous.

it was back ordered - and that is going to entail some cleaning as there are some spots I haven't touched in ages because I rarely move furniture away from the wall. o_O Now's the time

Good luck with that! I know what you mean about moving furniture, my couch is the same. It's big and a corner couch so hard to move. Goodness knows what's behind there.

[pensnest]

Good luck with the fruit bushes. *thinks* I wonder if my local Morrisons is doing likewise

Having renovations of any kind is a right pain, but it will be worthwhile.

[turps]

If you did pop into your Morrisons I hope you found some fruit bushes too. These were fantastic for the price.

I'm a little overwhelmed with the renovations and they haven't even started yet. There's so much to pick and get right.

[turlough]

That's A LOT of tea! I never accumulate much tea. I'm afraid I won't be able to use it up before it gets too old and stale. I hope yours is all useable.

Good luck sorting throuth the remaining cuboards!

I'll keep my fingers crossed the necessary electric work won't be too expensive!

You've turned into such a gardener, it's awesome! What fruit bushes did you buy? I hope they will all thrive!

[turps]

It is a lot of tea. I'm hoping that it will be fine as the contents are all in air-tight silver packets. But I really need to stop buying even if it is cheap. I could easily drink tea multiple times a day and not run out for months at the moment.

I'm down to two cupboards that need sorting. One is filled with medicine stuff mam bought in bulk and gave to me so that needs to be sorted through.

Thankfully the electric work wasn't as bad as I expected. I would have paid anyway as like I said, the wiring is old and dodgy right now. But knowing it hasn't jumped up much is great.

I bought red currant and gooseberry bushes. Fingers crossed I'll get some fruit next year.