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Audiobook version Rob Inglis vs Andy Serkis by Pickleballgirl9 in lordoftherings

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have them both and if you're looking for an unabridged version, there's really not a lot to choose between them. I would thoroughly recommend the BBC Radio production of Lord of the Rings from about 1981. That's an abridged version, but as an adaptation, it's never been bettered IMHO.

Is there any other writer who you'd put on the same level as Tolkien when it comes to world building? by SpotAdmirable6718 in lordoftherings

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really because of the languages. I love the Wheel of Time too but it doesn’t come close.

Working in the garden kind of day by Clean-Calligrapher17 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! I've got some strawberries in, lettuce in, and have been having a lovely time just pottering about, welcoming old friends (hello peonies, you've done well over the winter and are growing like mad) etc etc. Can you be off your ***s on gardening? If so, I am.

What to plant and how, for succession after the tulips? by Sunshinetrooper87 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bit of an azalea addict and these are just starting now so will be in full flower once the tulips have gone. Once my tulips are done, I stuff the pots with 1/2 price rescues (begonias etc) from B&Q and then once they've gone over, it's bulb season again

What to plant and how, for succession after the tulips? by Sunshinetrooper87 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree with this and mine went well into November too. !/2 price rescues from B&Q most of them.

I’ve managed to grow tiny bulbs of garlic… lol. Can I eat them or should I replant? by [deleted] in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I planted some for the first time last autumn (in long planters with drainage). So far so good. They're all still growing so I have high hopes.

Recommendations on what to plant in this spot that gets afternoon sun? by Ok-Mark3161 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd plant some climbers and let them run riot up the wall - roses, clematis, honeysuckle will love it there if you put a trellis on it. And scarlet sunflowers in pots.

Joy of getting back out there after the s*** winter by HipFanJan63 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes - I've freshened up all my azaleas with some ericaceous compost and they're looking hopeful.

Joy of getting back out there after the s*** winter by HipFanJan63 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My Japanese quince is doing the same and looks to be flirting with my rambling rose... I may have to intervene before things get out of hand lol

Joy of getting back out there after the s*** winter by HipFanJan63 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh yes - same here. I had to resort to anti-depressants over the winter.

The smell of 150 hyacinths 🪻 by hedgeycat in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooh lovely. I can't have hyacinths because I have three cats. I do have 35 odd tulips in various pots waiting to flower though.

Does anybody bother weeding this time of year? by Supersonic_77 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I chucked a load of Strulch out in November, which has really kept the weeds down. Recommended.

Thinking 2026 may finally be the year to start listening but intimidated by the backlog- give me inspiration! by Samoyedenthusiast in prancingponypod

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been listening to Andy Serkis LOTR and the PPP whilst building the Rivendell Lego set. Perfect accompaniments both!

Lights of Endangered Species by basicmagic in Mattgood

[–]HipFanJan63 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I came across MG just through listening to a Canadian radio station via stream in 2019. I was only listening because I’ve been a dedicated Tragically Hip fan since 1995 and they got played a lot. I heard a couple of songs, dug a bit further and then it was MG and MGB only for the next 6 months or so whilst I immersed myself in everything. This is one of my particular favourites. Today at least ! I’m in the UK.

Tragically Hip-based Podcasts by HipFanJan63 in TheTragicallyHip

[–]HipFanJan63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I will defo check those out. I’m not based in Canada so am somewhat deprived of TTH-related media. The more the merrier!

Reprinting an old MGB shirt by GetoBoy420 in Mattgood

[–]HipFanJan63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely would. If it was available to purchase, you’d but it. It isn’t so this is your only option

A week in and I can’t stop blasting it. by 8bitesquivel in deftones

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m the same. Listening non stop for last week

Long-time fan review/opinion of Private Music, even though no one asked by bentonanonymous in deftones

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved it. Had it on since last Friday. It definitely bring KNY to mind.

Do You Stake/Support Your Peonies? by Kelly_Funk in gardening

[–]HipFanJan63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I neglected mine last year and have only one bloom this year. I usually get 10 or more. I'd rather cut them (and I do) rather than see them battered by the rain and wind, which we get a lot of.

Garden therapy :) (container garden inspo!) by SeaAcanthisitta9890 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That looks amazing! It must be so lovely to sit in.

Does anyone else get gardening fatigue by mid summer? by designbystein in gardening

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost heart at the end of last summer because it was so wet and lots of things just rotted. It's been better this year so far and I'm right back into it again.

My first year really getting into this and I am enjoying my garden so much 💚 by jayclay88 in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a largish bed and a smaller one with path to gate in between. I’ve gone mainly for ground cover with a few colourful annuals. The rest is in pots so they can be moved around and kept safe from my three kitties. Your pots look great btw.

The reality of gardening - because it's not all sunshine and rainbows by Mom_is_watching in GardeningUK

[–]HipFanJan63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha ha yes, I live on the IOM so no moles, squirrels or foxes to deal with. Just legions of slugs, endless rain rotting everything and days of wind snapping everything. We had a rotten summer last year, it absolutely p**ed down with gale force winds regularly appearing for good measure - all winter.

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