Hello guys and gals
Unfortunately this REALLY will be my last posting on here. Since October when I said I was taking a break from blogging I've decided that I quite like not having the pressure to find something to say and I have now decided to make that permanent. As you all know business life is very difficult and isn't getting any easier and I really do need to concentrate on that for now. If the Government is correct then we have another 6 or 7 years of hard times ahead of us and I've had to look at the things I am involved in and make cuts to allow me to enjoy things in my spare time that really matter such as my family and grandchildren.
Many thanks to all of you who have been on this journey with me for the past 7 years or so and the kind words that you have offered (mostly). I've made some great friends as a result and I shall certainly be keeping in touch. To those of you who didn't have a sense of humour and tried to make life awkward for me....wankers!
If anyone ever has any questions then feel free to email me smithyveg@aol.com and I'll always do my best to answer, but failing that make sure you join the National Vegetable Society where growers that are far more knowledgeable than me are always on hand to help you out.
All the best
Simon
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I have been growing and showing veg since 1996, a brilliant hobby contrary to popular belief and the views of my mates who think I’m a big poof (I’ve got nothing against poofs however!). This is just a chart of my progress for the 2017 season, if you have any specific questions about ‘showing’ then email me on smithyveg@aol.com and I’ll do my best to answer them.
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10 comments:
Fair play to you, family comes first. But the best blog on the net has now closed down
Nice of you to say so Fred but all good things have to come to an end. I'll still be around the forum from time to time.
Sorry to hear this. The nets boring with out you.
I'm 49 next month Ian. I need to start acting my age!
Sorry to see this go. Hope to keep in touch through NVS forum. All the best
Just keep banging a bit of stuff on when you can be arsed,monthly.
I'm the same,getting a bit fed up with doing it week in week out.
Don't give up for good just because you're now an inch a year, or I'll not have anyone to take the piss out of you 49 year old carrot monolith.
Such a shame(and there was me hoping to feature in your Christmas awards with my prize winning tomatoes lol). Anyway, fair play to you, I will sincerely miss reading your blog, and hope you might find time to return in the future. No doubt I will be pestering you for advice via email anyway ;)
Great Blog I'm gonna miss the regular postings. Will it still be on line but not updated? As its a great reference point to look back over the years.... Good luck Simon!
hope to see you back sometime.
onion man.
All the best but I'll still be checking in the odd time hoping it's not the end. The best blog on the net it definitely is/was/will-be.
At least post some polytunnel stuff (if you are still getting one :D )
GOod luck,
Ro.
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