On reflection from our brief visit to the plot yesterday we decided that there was much to do. Nevertheless in true Jerica style this did not diminish our hopes and dreams of a royalty inspired allotment haven, with a white picket fence, lush crops, a sage green shed and of course a BBQ.
I should probably explain that I (Erica) am a trainee RE teacher - hence the religious references and eccentricity. Joel as of September will be returning to uni to train as a primary school teacher. His patience and desire for a challenge serves a purpose outside our relationship too.
We decided to get up early, well early for half-term at 8am and make our way to the allotment for around 9am. The rain at first did not dampen our spirits and we were determined to make a start.
On assessing the area and ever so slightly crossed words on how to approach the mammoth task we decided to create a pile of crap basically. It soon became apparent that the previous tenant clearly had a sense of humour.
The make-shift shed contained a diary from 2004, a years supply of Actimel cartons and a wasps nest...we chose to ignore the dilapidated shed for now.
In the two hour window we decided to clear some pathways. On closer inspection the existing pathways were laid with carpet. Yes, that's right, carpet.
And so, the carpet had to come up....
The dreams of our little allotment haven seem so distant.
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