tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post4405427742360751514..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Chucking the rubbish, recycling the might be useful's. Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-28633566310966057682015-06-16T19:01:45.307+01:002015-06-16T19:01:45.307+01:00I think your book jacket made from your crafted pa...I think your book jacket made from your crafted paper is lovely. You have an eye for imagining what lovely thing can be made from the bits and pieces. Just beautiful. Mary Jane in Canada.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82489905905344295812015-06-10T02:51:41.974+01:002015-06-10T02:51:41.974+01:00Your book cover is really beautiful. I love the ad...Your book cover is really beautiful. I love the addition of the sequins.Barbara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06438114347870523265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-50561528621236267422015-06-09T21:04:52.482+01:002015-06-09T21:04:52.482+01:00You're very welcome pam. I agree about it bein...You're very welcome pam. I agree about it being a chore to open and close the gate if you have car access at he back. I hope you do manage to visit sometime. Laura xxx lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34517175118140706872015-06-09T00:32:32.160+01:002015-06-09T00:32:32.160+01:00Hi Laura,
Thank you so much for your informative r...Hi Laura,<br />Thank you so much for your informative reply.<br />It is so nice to keep in touch with a place I love dearly. I have lived in America for 23 years now, but still consider Blackpool as home.<br />I hope to visit one day soon. I think I will find a lot has changed.<br />The alley gates are a good idea and I can understand why they are there, but I must say that the house I lived in had rear access for the car and having to get out and open and shut the gate would be a chore.<br />Thanks again and enjoy your summer. Very nice to chat with you.<br />Pam.xxPam in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066122753582331516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43094543423136386332015-06-08T21:26:08.520+01:002015-06-08T21:26:08.520+01:00Hi pam
yes we have gates on all alloys now to try...Hi pam<br /><br />yes we have gates on all alloys now to try and curb fly tipping, anti social behaviour and them being used as short cuts when roads are busy. Some are looked after beautifully with plants etc but some are still a mess sadly as people don't care. You can get a key for the alley gate from the council if you live in a property that has access to it. The keys don't fit other gates apparently. Bin lorries still go down most alleys they have a master key I believe. Sadly now though we get fly tipping on the roadside more but I like to think it might deter would be burglars having to climb the gates. Hope this helps. Laura xxxlauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18380117017829448792015-06-07T04:06:22.045+01:002015-06-07T04:06:22.045+01:00They should let you take things out of the skip, t...They should let you take things out of the skip, that is recycling at its finest. You know the plant stand in your photo could make a nice bird bath if you find something to hold the water to set on top of it. I use the glazed ceramic saucers that you get at garden stores that they sell to put under pots. Just an idea.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9930380546376888652015-06-06T22:47:25.057+01:002015-06-06T22:47:25.057+01:00Hi Laura and everyone,
I have a Blackpool question...Hi Laura and everyone,<br />I have a Blackpool question for you.<br />I was looking at Google maps of Blackpool and places I had lived.<br />I see that the back alleys now have gates across them, how do folks access them with vehicles, do you need to stop and open them or are they electronic? And what about the bin lorry, do people now put their bins out the front of the house.<br />Thanks for your reply.<br />Pam in TexasPam in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066122753582331516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38100679657503045182015-06-06T20:20:27.131+01:002015-06-06T20:20:27.131+01:00Where my family lived in Cape Cod MA the ''...Where my family lived in Cape Cod MA the ''dump'' had what was called The Swap Shop. A small shed where people could leave---and take for free---things they wished to discard but were too nice to throw away.Larger bits like wood , bed headboards, tables, were left outside. No one had to man it as things were free but I think volunteers tidied up now and then. I scored great finds, a dozen perfect Haviland dinner plates, for example. They also mulched the tree trimmings and people could take that, plus we were allowed to take bottles [like if you need a pretty bottle for dish soap? or olive oil?] from the bottle tables outside. Brewster MA, maybe they have a website you could show your local council.<br /><br />Lizzy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925662100321427762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-34584094617438986382015-06-06T19:41:58.840+01:002015-06-06T19:41:58.840+01:00Best wishes to Rocky. Agree with the comment from ...Best wishes to Rocky. Agree with the comment from Mrs.LH !<br />Really love the beautiful yellow paint at the side of your summer house.<br />Wendy (Wales)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-44646866392368679132015-06-06T17:51:05.159+01:002015-06-06T17:51:05.159+01:00https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/News/2014/June/New-re...https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/News/2014/June/New-re-use-store-launches-in-recycling-week.aspxnd just found this about the reuse shop hope it all helps. <br /><br />lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17203918087099219232015-06-06T17:44:50.890+01:002015-06-06T17:44:50.890+01:00https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Waste-and-r...https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Waste-and-recycling/Collection-of-bulky-items/Collection-of-bulky-items.aspxhttps://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Waste-and-recycling/Rover---Mobile-recycling-unit.aspx<br /><br />this is the link to the rover service<br /><br />and this is the bulky matters page <br /><br /><br /><br />lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83185263573543460082015-06-06T17:38:57.467+01:002015-06-06T17:38:57.467+01:00The picture at the top is the shop the other bits ...The picture at the top is the shop the other bits are about he recycling that gets done in the area. We have the bulky matters which collect large furniture and restores or reuses it with the work done by volunteers. Then there is the rover van which goes around different locations at the same time each week collecting reusable materials and things which are then reused and sorted again by volunteers. The tip shop is run by the council they salvage anything saleable thats being disppsed of and sell it in the shop and all the profits from that go to the local charities. I can't find much information online about it. I'll have another look for you though. lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47921719525738038352015-06-06T14:45:55.357+01:002015-06-06T14:45:55.357+01:00I've been to Spalding recycling. It's cal...I've been to Spalding recycling. It's called recycling but really it's a place where people just chuck their stuff away. Some of the things that people put in the 'landfill' skip is really very good - a very high proportion of it is excellent eg wood. Why chuck it away? As you enter the recycling place, the car lanes are lined with all sorts of ornaments and a sign asks you not to ask for anything. A bit of tlc and there would be a perfectly good article. NatalieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9982895760625685212015-06-06T13:57:14.461+01:002015-06-06T13:57:14.461+01:00Hi. Thanks. I can't see a picture of a steel c...Hi. Thanks. I can't see a picture of a steel cabin building. It looks like a Scrapstore, recycled goods from businesses rather than private houses. I can see pictures of volunteers, people sitting in a classroom, they have lots of member charities. I don't understand how it all works. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-812422559666642452015-06-06T11:59:18.872+01:002015-06-06T11:59:18.872+01:00http://www.lancashirecrn.org/news/new-partnership-...http://www.lancashirecrn.org/news/new-partnership-to-refurbish-weee-in-blackpool/3/6/2014Hi <br /><br /><br />here is a link to a picture of the shop it's like a steel cabin building. They sell everything from books cds and ornaments to furniture and garden stuff even electrical stuff that's been tested etc. Just depends what they find. <br /><br />lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39866792171477949922015-06-06T08:44:49.799+01:002015-06-06T08:44:49.799+01:00Hi Laura. Thanks, I've looked at the site. Was...Hi Laura. Thanks, I've looked at the site. Was hoping for some photo's of the shop, and examples of what they have for sale. Can't find any. A good initiative by your council nevertheless. I will send the link to my council. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-75252022870737722722015-06-06T08:29:12.651+01:002015-06-06T08:29:12.651+01:00Hi pam. glad you enjoyed the link :-) Hi pam. glad you enjoyed the link :-) lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62310021358174174592015-06-06T02:35:44.713+01:002015-06-06T02:35:44.713+01:00Thank you for the link Laura, most interesting.
I ...Thank you for the link Laura, most interesting.<br />I lived in Blackpool for many years, twenty years ago now. This is new to me, what a great idea.<br />Pam in Texas. Pam in Texashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066122753582331516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-54637507926752059742015-06-06T01:34:38.565+01:002015-06-06T01:34:38.565+01:00Feel better soon Rocky! Great plant stand. It re...Feel better soon Rocky! Great plant stand. It really is a shame the stuff that is wasted. <br />Happy Weekend!Jake's a Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401847481371419598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-52396419686299404702015-06-06T00:50:36.755+01:002015-06-06T00:50:36.755+01:00Hello.So sorry Rocky has been under the weather,I...Hello.So sorry Rocky has been under the weather,I hope the meds work and he is better soon,poor old boy.Your care of him will help ease this somewhat I'm sure.The summerhouse reminds me of an easter basket.And always being creative your bookcover is very pretty,love the sequins and embellishment etc.I definitely know my day was not as busy as yours,kiddo.You are like the energizer bunny,tee-hee.Bye for now,D.Destemonanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33354930476710822042015-06-05T23:24:31.890+01:002015-06-05T23:24:31.890+01:00Very pretty book cover. Hope Rocky feels better so...Very pretty book cover. Hope Rocky feels better soon. Caz.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206843820602358144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89294280960973931862015-06-05T22:34:18.175+01:002015-06-05T22:34:18.175+01:00Hope Rocky is feeling a bit more comfortable now x...Hope Rocky is feeling a bit more comfortable now xx<br />I love your book cover- very colourful!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35260431024965642412015-06-05T22:19:53.386+01:002015-06-05T22:19:53.386+01:00Hope Rocky is on the mend soon. I buy a Glucosamin...Hope Rocky is on the mend soon. I buy a Glucosamine supplement from Vetvits for our elderly arthritic greyhound and it really has given her a new lease of life. I used to give them to our previous dog and they helped him too. I usually don't believe in supplements but these work and can be used alongside medication from the vets. KristelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61646405700231627982015-06-05T22:18:13.958+01:002015-06-05T22:18:13.958+01:00Our tip in Blackpool has a recycle shop which rais...Our tip in Blackpool has a recycle shop which raises money for local charities and keeps stuff out of landfill. There's a link here.https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Residents/Waste-and-recycling/Tip-and-household-waste-recycling-centre/Reuse-shop.aspx <br />Wouldn't it be better if all tips could do the same. Had some fantastic bargains in there. Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27725078400435662922015-06-05T22:06:39.154+01:002015-06-05T22:06:39.154+01:00It's just the opposite at my town transfer sta...It's just the opposite at my town transfer station (we all still call it the Dump). The attendant who is there most weeks even takes the time to pull items that people are going to toss in the dumpster, and set them aside in case someone would like to have them. I don't know if I should be pleased or slightly embarrassed that I am one of the people he actually waves over to try to "sell" me something ;)<br />Our dump is only open for 5 hours/week, on Saturday, so there is no chance for things to accumulate and become unsightly; everything is either taken or disposed of by closing time and the dumpsters and recycling bins are locked up the rest of the week. I have picked up MANY a useful item, just by taking my recycling to the dump! I have to do that much more frequently than I have to take rubbish there.<br />I hope Rocky is feeling more comfortable now, Ilona. I empathize!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.com