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My first attempt at baking a cake, and it was a success, as Mrs. NOTSHARP has given it full marks. My Mom, and, Dad were good bakers. It was a "given" then, that kids needed to be filled up, and as cheaply as possible. How I wish that I had some interest in how things were done, rather than...

Well, you are not getting any of the Granny cake. :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: Regards, Steve.

I have vague memories of walking up Bath Row with my mom, and looking into Davenports, through huge windows, and watching the production line. Steve.

Absolutely nothing, Richard. :D Steve.

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You are welcome to keep them, Pete. Steve.

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Second Poppy out this morning. (poor 'phone pic) At last, we are seeing some bees, Hoverflies, etc. on the Buddleia. Steve.

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Sooner than I thought, this greeted me this morning. I have never tried to grow them before. I collected seed heads last year, let them dry, and took the seeds out. My intention was to sow some in the garden this Spring, but the weather was so dreadful, I did not bother. It was June when I...

Surprise to say, the two Petunias that were getting hammered by snails, have done well, after having killed over forty snails off the two pots. I stopped counting at forty. :D And, my late sown poppy seeds will produce some flowers this coming week. The Buddleia is attracting what...

Same up here. https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/bees-gone-scots-worry-low-33367446 Steve.

Sparrows, enjoying the Pampas seeds. Steve.

I had a Green Fritillery in the garden yesterday. I have never seen one before. That said, very few Butterflies about, this year. Steve.

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My dried out Lacecap seems to have survived. A nice spell of weather has bought things along nicely. Even The Hooligan, seems to sense something in the air. Steve.

Pete and I have been in touch regarding a different subject. Glad to say that he is OK, but has been busy of late taking care of a personal matter. Steve.

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