Lydney garden

[Titchykath]

We have recently moved to Lydney, this is part of my new garden, going to let it stay and look at replanting in the future . I feel so more relaxed here in the countryside, we look out onto a fishing lake and have a steam train only 5 mins away , still breathless, still off work but enjoying life it feels like a holiday 😄

[sassy59]

Looks very tranquil. Good luck in your new home and surroundings. Xxxxx

[Titchykath in reply to sassy59]

Hi sassy it's lovely and peaceful here, thank you

[Titchy52]

Titchykath your very lucky sounds wonderful where you are lovely garden .

[Titchykath in reply to Titchy52]

Hi titchy is your nickname this because u r small? I am only 4'8" 😂

[Titchy52 in reply to Titchykath]

Lol yes I'm a shorty it's what they called me in school but I feel quite tall now as I'm 2 inches taller than you at 4-10

[Titchykath in reply to Titchy52]

What I would do to be 2" taller 😂

[knitter]

Is that Lydney in the Forest of Dean....I have childhood memories of the forest

[Titchykath in reply to knitter]

Hi knitter yes Forest of Dean, came from Bristol wanted to be mortgage free and more countryside 😀

[Hidden in reply to knitter]

I have too. My mother was born and bred near Lydney, in Bream . I have lots of happy memories of years gone by. My sister was born in Lydney hospital.

[hufferpuffer]

😁 I'm so glad to hear you are settling in, it sounds so lovely Titchykath.xxx

[Symes]

Looks lovely. Can imagine you spending some cool autumn evenings out there, in the peace and quiet x

[Titchykath in reply to Symes]

Hi Symes I was out this morning with a throw, book and tea until the storm came over 😀

[Titchykath]

Hi huffer puffer , yeah it's gorgeous here, go to Bristol once a week to babysit my 18 th month old grandson, but as soon as I hit the Severn I know I'm home again

[Billiejean_2]

It looks great the way it is, to me. How exciting to move to a new house, in a new place. I'd probably have to be dug out of this house now as we've been here so long but a complete change sounds like such an adventure. Enjoy your new life and I hope your sob improves I. The country air.

[Titchykath in reply to Billiejean_2]

Hi billiejean

Still SOB but just feel so relaxed , no more money issues as we downsized , less stress so let's hope it held in the long run 😄

[scorpiolass]

It looks a great garden to relax in, so pleased the move is suiting you so well..x

[Titchykath in reply to scorpiolass]

Hi scorpiolass

It's very relaxing never thought I would be so chilled out😀

[chopsticks]

You might bump into my daughter who lives in Lydney. x

[Titchykath in reply to chopsticks]

Hi chopsticks

It's only small so I am sure I will , we live by the railway station

[frose]

The Forest is absolutely beautiful - enjoy!

[Carnival567 in reply to frose]

We moved to Forest of Dean 4 months ago, from Lincoln. Loving it here with beautiful scenery and grandson just around the corner. Enjoy Lydney and trains! Pain about Severn Tunnel closure though.

[Titchykath in reply to Carnival567]

Hi carnival567

We moved here 5 wks ago, 5 mins from the Lydney railway, we are the last house in Lydney.yep trains coming fast and furious , but much better than living in Bristol. We have a lake we look out onto 😀

[Carnival567 in reply to Titchykath]

We live in Chepstow. Lots of trains all night.

[Titchykath in reply to Carnival567]

Hi carnival , yep there will be there, but hopefully it may return back to normal

[Titchykath in reply to frose]

Hi froze

It is beautiful , I never really new what it was like as when we lived in Bristol we always went to Cornwall .😀

[knitter]

All my father's family came from the Forest...been there for generations. On ITV last night they showed the damage that the wild boars were doing there.

It's a special place tucked in between Wales and the rest of England.

One of my husbands ancestors was married to a former vicar of Lydney....it's a small world.

[Titchykath in reply to knitter]

Hi knitter

I have just been reading the local paper and they were discussing the wild boars, my son saw them a couple of months ago. We haven't seen any yet but I'm sure we will. I'm hoping to go on forest walks, may have to join a walking club !

[chopsticks in reply to Titchykath]

They've been in my daughters garden.

[MoyB]

I fell in the river at Lydney when I was about 5. Dad jumped in fully clothed to rescue me and his mate joined him in the water. After getting me out and handing me to my distraught mother, both men stripped off and put on swimming trunks at which point an old local man looked over the bridge and said, 'Nice day for it - I see thee got thee bathers on!' He was completely oblivious to all the wet clothes, distraught mum and soaking wet child screaming her head off! It's a story that's stayed in the family archives and gets trawled out whenever someone has 'their bathers' on - or when Lydney is mentioned!!!

Sorry but just had to share that little anecdote!

Your garden looks beautiful - very tranquil!

[knitter in reply to MoyB]

Hi moy, could have been one of my relations.....my grandfather always said thee, and ye and yonder.....he used to call me his little maid. The Forest has its own dialect ....I love the story of the bathers, I have not heard that word for a long time.

[Titchykath in reply to MoyB]

Hi moyB lovely to hear about Lydney , we had never heard of it before , just been into Bristol , came back and sat in my garden with tea cupcake and magazine , no sun , but quiet, warm and yes tranquil 😀

[Hidden]

Lovely garden,sounds like the perfect set up,now build some lovely new memories in your new home xx

[Titchykath in reply to Hidden]

Hi wendells , perfect is the word my husband and I still feel we r on holiday, this is our 5th week . We were in our other house for 13 years hope to make it here for at least 10 years, just have to keep fit and eat well😀

[Hidden]

This is such a pretty corner of your garden. I am envious of your wall....it's a long time since I had a walled garden..........you will soon have it covered no doubt. Wishing you many happy years in your new home.

xx

[Titchykath in reply to Hidden]

Hi Jennifer-S I'm hoping my mum will come over and help me pick the right plants , it's so private and can't wait to plan our garden. Hope to get at least 10 years of living well 😀

[Hidden in reply to Titchykath]

I'd be more optimistic than that if I were you, much more. It's a dream come true!

xx

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Xwhat a beautiful garden, you are so lucky 😊 xx

[Sheilab123]

Very pretty Titchy, enjoy! Xx