Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Charity Event 22nd October
A charity that I am a little involved with, Martha Trust Hereford, is raising funds for its new care home so I decided to gather up some support from the Tripoli community.
I organised a recital and dinner at my place, as well as a raffle which was open to all with some pretty nice prizes (signed poster of Robert Pattinson, free scuba dives, holiday camp for kids, family photo, dinner for 2 at a new restaurant in Tripoli...:) There also was a Market Stall where I sold marmalade, extra virgin olive oil from Zuzu's farm, soaps that Beth had made and other odds and ends that I had made.
The evening went well - everyone seemed to enjoy the recital, the caterers did a good job, the market stall was wiped out (I was lucky to have had the help of one of my guests, Kira, with making the jars look pretty) and the weather held out, despite the annoying wind which kept blowing out all the candles.
All-in-all we raised almost 3000 pounds so I am very happy with the result!
Some photos of the event below:
John made the posters, with a little help from Libby...
Drinkies on the front terrace:
The garden, almost ready:
The choir (I joined end of September):
Generous supporters:
Musicians in action:
Tasty food!
Everyone relaxing:
I organised a recital and dinner at my place, as well as a raffle which was open to all with some pretty nice prizes (signed poster of Robert Pattinson, free scuba dives, holiday camp for kids, family photo, dinner for 2 at a new restaurant in Tripoli...:) There also was a Market Stall where I sold marmalade, extra virgin olive oil from Zuzu's farm, soaps that Beth had made and other odds and ends that I had made.
The evening went well - everyone seemed to enjoy the recital, the caterers did a good job, the market stall was wiped out (I was lucky to have had the help of one of my guests, Kira, with making the jars look pretty) and the weather held out, despite the annoying wind which kept blowing out all the candles.
All-in-all we raised almost 3000 pounds so I am very happy with the result!
Some photos of the event below:
John made the posters, with a little help from Libby...
Drinkies on the front terrace:
The garden, almost ready:
The choir (I joined end of September):
Generous supporters:
Musicians in action:
Tasty food!
Everyone relaxing:
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
non-latest update
Here are some photos of the garden taken about 3 weeks ago. Things
have changed again since as everything has started growing wildly,
to the extent that I can see the difference from day to day!
As you can see though, the final dead plant has resurrected and there is
now life in the young orange tree!!
I also got handed a couple of cobs of sweetcorn by Mustafa a couple of nights
ago, from some of the many plants of maize dotted around the garden!!
have changed again since as everything has started growing wildly,
to the extent that I can see the difference from day to day!
As you can see though, the final dead plant has resurrected and there is
now life in the young orange tree!!
I also got handed a couple of cobs of sweetcorn by Mustafa a couple of nights
ago, from some of the many plants of maize dotted around the garden!!
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Slytherin
Mustafa found our unwanted visitor again the day before yesterday...it was hanging around in the front garden this time and he didn't let it get away.
From Rentokil:
'Good Morning Florence
It looks like a West African Green Mamba (also called Western Green Mamba) which is highly venomous, it is more than capable of killing a human if not treated quickly. I sent it to a colleague in South Africa who is more expert than us. Whilst he said whilst not conclusive, he agrees with our ID. I’ve attached a library photo of one below and a description for you to compare. I think you did the right thing killing it!! It’s likely to have been brought here as a pet as it’s not normally native, they normally stay in trees.'
I was a little bit annoyed that he killed it at first, but after sending in the photos to Rentokil and getting their response (see below), I have changed my mind....! Further, it has now occured to me that this is in fact what might have killed my dog - I never thought to check him for a snake bit.
From Rentokil:
'Good Morning Florence
It looks like a West African Green Mamba (also called Western Green Mamba) which is highly venomous, it is more than capable of killing a human if not treated quickly. I sent it to a colleague in South Africa who is more expert than us. Whilst he said whilst not conclusive, he agrees with our ID. I’ve attached a library photo of one below and a description for you to compare. I think you did the right thing killing it!! It’s likely to have been brought here as a pet as it’s not normally native, they normally stay in trees.'
Thursday, June 24, 2010
more garden
Frangipane is coming along rather well...and smelling very sweet :)
I purchased a table and some chairs from Mark and Judith as they were leaving-time to sort out the front garden a little bit!
Those cuttings from Avantika's garden are very happy next to Mustafa's house:
Planted some flowers from the pots/seeds around the base of the palm trees
The Betz hibiscus also seems to have settled in happily:
I realise I haven't posted many pics of the house...
I (accidentally) nicked off the top of the jasmine when tying it up, but it seems to have improved the top section dramatically!
The what's-it has also finally taken properly:
Some brand new leaves....
This one is ready to be transplated now
The one surviving raspberry plant! Guess it's just not the right climate here
It was a beautiful sunset
Yellow flowers now growing healthily...
The sudden 40 degree day did not agree with some of my plants :(
The totally dead bougainvillae next to the big one.....
is in fact...
back in business! Miracles never cease
The last of a great crop of tomatoes
Courgettes have never had a better time
Several of these monsters seems to have appeared in the last few days! :))
The first harvest
I purchased a table and some chairs from Mark and Judith as they were leaving-time to sort out the front garden a little bit!
Those cuttings from Avantika's garden are very happy next to Mustafa's house:
Planted some flowers from the pots/seeds around the base of the palm trees
The Betz hibiscus also seems to have settled in happily:
I realise I haven't posted many pics of the house...
I (accidentally) nicked off the top of the jasmine when tying it up, but it seems to have improved the top section dramatically!
The what's-it has also finally taken properly:
Some brand new leaves....
This one is ready to be transplated now
The one surviving raspberry plant! Guess it's just not the right climate here
It was a beautiful sunset
Yellow flowers now growing healthily...
The sudden 40 degree day did not agree with some of my plants :(
The totally dead bougainvillae next to the big one.....
is in fact...
back in business! Miracles never cease
The last of a great crop of tomatoes
Courgettes have never had a better time
Several of these monsters seems to have appeared in the last few days! :))
The first harvest
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