• Weekly word on the Tweet

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  Jan 29
  

  A weekly update on Nicky’s Tweets…just an idea but I can’t imagine anybody would read through all of that!  Probably won’t do this again!

  • Low budget driveways: spend same money but get a smarter job with a little professional input http://bit.ly/38iXKD < Glasgow Driveway #
  • FavBlogs: How about some innovative ideas to wrap up the week?  This one comes from French company B-ton Design…. http://bit.ly/6MtCAt #
  • RT @UNICEF: Please “retweet” this message to your friends – Help UNICEF help the Children of Haiti – Follow UNICEF on Twitter http://... #
  • LJN: ‘Council’ style Paving Slabs Req’d: HiI’m after some 450×450 plain/smooth grey ‘Council’ type paving slabs. B… http://bit.ly/6Pjfpz #
  • LJN: telescopic pressure washing lance any good?: I Have been doing a bit of gutter and house cleaning with pressu… http://bit.ly/6eqj99 #
  • That’s me bang up to date with Entourage – looking forward to season 7 late this year…what now? #
  • LJN: Soil Testing & Analysis: Does anyone here know of any companies that provide soil testing and analysis by pos… http://bit.ly/5idc1K #
  • Off to see a coupla design surveys – fingers crossed!! #
  • One of our current projects: Glasgow South: Stylish Chill-out Garden Design in Giffnock http://retwt.me/AyyS #
  • I’m eating a babybel and a pickled onion at EXACTLY the same time…life is good. #
  • Massive heart-shaped cake Gail made in kitchen…it doesn’t have a name on it…but it’s got my name on it – if u catch ma drift! Nom-nom… #
  • RT@GlasgowTramway also @nickypatterson 30th Jan 12-1pm SPROG ROCK! an experimental gig for under 4’s – details here: http://ow.ly/Zm8j #
  • UK: Text “GIVE” to 70077 to give £5 to the DEC Haiti Earthquake Appeal. £5 goes to the DEC. You pay £5 plus the standard network SMS rate. #
  • We are proud to be members of the Landscape Juice Network http://bit.ly/6f6qAQ – check it out #
  • RT @The_RHS: RHS advice on what to do with your lawn in January http://bit.ly/4GCnL2 #
  • LJN: Success track Marketing Courses: I attended a free seminar given by this organisation last week in Bloomsbury… http://bit.ly/8Pu2B4 #
  • RT @DoneganGardens: Lovely….. Cromwell the film on BBC2 ……ahhhh the memories ;) <–haha! #
  • Garden design inspiration is everywhere: videos like this http://bit.ly/f3U4u really get our juices flowing! #
  • LJN: Which? Gardening Survey report: Thought this might be of interest. The Jan/Feb 2010 edition of Which? Gardeni… http://bit.ly/5C1JPJ #
  • Thinkin we’re 2 pts clear if we take our 2 games in hand + pump gers twice…easy! #
  • LJN Forum: Gardening Job with accomodation in Stratford upon Avon: I have just recieved the following via the ’sub… http://bit.ly/5tIoSq #
  • Right, wee Betty’s at her gran’s so I’m taking the delectible Mrs P out for some china plated nourishment…ciao for now. #
  • LJN Forum: HERBICIDES: hi again ,
    i just like to get some feedback regarding what herbicides people are using on h… http://bit.ly/7B6VNF #
  • Back in – good scran @ Brian Maule’s now watchin’ 28 Days Later. #
  • RT @LandscapeJuice: Will snow damage my garden http://www.landscapejuice.com/2008/11/will-snow-damag.html #
  • RT @BrianLimond: Sick of these songs about New York. Not enough songs about Glasgow. #
  • LJN Forum: Valentine’s Day Gifts: Valentine’s Day is only a few weeks away. What would you really like from your l… http://bit.ly/6DfRXJ #
  • RT @The_RHS: If you doing chores out in the garden today don’t forget to fil up the bird feeder http://bit.ly/4IzE8T #
  • At Glasgow Science Centre with ma girls – no sign of the real Nina :(. #
  • Starting Newton Mearns garden makeover 2moro – it’s a beazer, photos in a coupla months! Baillieston driveway design also starting on Friday #
  • Take a look at these cool kids sheds. Funky and colourful they’re sure to brighten up any garden! http://bit.ly/50E5m #
  • FavBlogs: It’s Sunday afternoon and I am planning a trip to the grocery.  Before I head out, I always check throug… http://bit.ly/4BaLll #
  • RT @GardenDesign: Just added @nickypatterson of GardenImprovements.com, Glasgow to the http://www.GardenDesignerUnlimited.co.uk directory. #
  • Gail’s salads are the berries!! http://tweetphoto.com/9496990 #
  • Chillin with Mrs P – I’m readin a book about planting, she’s watchin 24… #
  • LJN Forum: Been a while: Been a while gone, back now thanks to Phillip. Love the new look.
    Please view my garden v… http://bit.ly/4GFURC #
  • RT @RichardMcKay: Indoor carpet made from real moss. http://ow.ly/ZhWx #
  • Think I’ll goffra run before the day starts – first of the year so gonna take it easy + then throw the dumbbells about for a bit!! #
  • Thanks for RTs past coupla days @Arcadia1 @profitmart @gardenfix @jessicadeva #
  • RT @OCGDPrincipal: Specifications Writing for Garden Designer Pt 1 http://bit.ly/5a2PBi #ljn #
  • LJN Forum: Paving Laying Patterns: I thought it would be useful to members to have access to the Marshalls laying … http://bit.ly/6O6zJA #
  • RT @LandscapeJuice: Chris Beardshaw and his team about to start a series of guests blogs for Landscape Juice < –cool!! #
  • FavBlogs:
    What defines a “Celtic Garden”?  Well, from these pictures – a show piece of an appropriately named gar… http://bit.ly/5DX7pw #
  • FavBlogs:Necessity is the mother of invention….what do you do when you live in the city, drink bottled water a… http://bit.ly/8w4e9v #
  • This Mediterranean garden design from the team at GardenImprovements.com is sure to distract from the winter blues! http://bit.ly/a1jR2 #
  • My LinkedIn profile –> http://bit.ly/6G88DB #
  • LJN Forum: Do video demos really help people understand how your products/services work and therefore boost sales?… http://bit.ly/4YJw8d #
  • BB PIN: 211E371E…ta da! #
  • Crackin haggis neeps and totties @ casa Gilldo – happy 5th b’day to wee Olivia!! #
  • LJN Forum: Whats the best way to write a quote for a yearly contract ?: I have worked out what price iam going to … http://bit.ly/4OZ4Cc #
  • LJN Forum: Who is responsible/liable for damage caused under instruction from your employer (customer/client): In … http://bit.ly/4Qxp5b #
  • LJN Forum: Advice on some turfing basics please: I have an area of about 15m2 to returf as part of some improvemen… http://bit.ly/86Hmgj #
  • The Log House: Music and Architecture Combined http://is.gd/6nQxe #
  • Sky box been playing up since we shifted the room about…no signal at all this mornin…gutter… #
  • Glasgow: Small Sun-Bather’s Garden Design http://bit.ly/68Gw9C <–this was my apprentice Matt Thomson’s first successful garden design #
  • LJN Forum: Design boards: I’m thinking of getting a new design board – I currently use A3 Rotring as most of the g… http://bit.ly/6AVwIa #
  • FavBlogs:
    This garden had me at first sight of this entry way.   The mix of materials, classic furniture, t… http://tinyurl.com/yl4pwom #
  • Renewing PL ins + increasing indemnity from £2m to £5m so we can do some shows this year! Entering for Gardening Scotland + Ayr Flower Show! #
  • http://bit.ly/49sAUe A look at our design portfolio series from GardenImprovements.com, this time showing a smart driveway design #
  • VAN FOR SALE: Used Volkswagen Lt35 Hi-Roof Mwb 2.5td 109bhp http://bit.ly/bSfiDk #
  • LJN Forum: SUDS, regulations and local councils – NEWS: I am always looking to improve or add services to my compa… http://bit.ly/c6JLnA #
  • LJN Forum: Advice re rate for fencing: Hi all – I’ve been asked by one of my regular maintenance customers to quot… http://bit.ly/9fmM5t #
  • 1st game of 5s since November’s broken toe…I was a total joke but at least I’m back into it!! #
  • LJN Forum: Concrete finish for stable hardstanding: An existing customer has passed me a one-off job to lay a 8×3m… http://bit.ly/9nkgUE #
  • LJN Forum: Tools & Storage – where do you keep all your kit?: struggling with space, garage leaking and stuff spre… http://bit.ly/9flOpE #
  • LJN Forum: West Promenade at Bexhill – Seafront improvement scheme: Expressions of Interest – Landscape Contractor… http://bit.ly/bklCuX #
  • RT @glasgowfilm: RT @glasgowfilmfest: Short films wanted for Central Station event – http://bit.ly/bXY16v #
  • FavBlogs:Design by Sydney Australia based Metropolis Landscapes.   I like the grid planting detail in the pavi… http://bit.ly/cgUIIH #
  • Don’t know why anybody would pick anything other than a ’small’ coffee outta Beanscene or one of these places. #
  • RT @LandscapeJuice: Debate: where will printed publications fit into garden media? http://bit.ly/aUwrZy #
  • LJN Forum: Infinity Pools: Has anyone built an Infinity pool as a water feature? It wouldn’t be to swim in but a s… http://bit.ly/cCtPI6 #
  • LJN Forum: SMALL VAN: Planning to lease a new van. Cannot decide between VW Caddy, Ford Transit connect, Peugeot P… http://bit.ly/dv3hUl #
  • Have a look at this design currently under construction by the team at GardenImprovements.com – http://bit.ly/2IcBfq soon to be completed! #
  • RT @GlasgowCC: Glasgow launches bid to become one of Europe’s most sustainable cities: http://bit.ly/aghUis #
  • Good day for moi – bought a van-trailer + wur sky got fixed…still to sell my old van though… #
  • Gumtree Glasgow Van for Sale – check it out: http://glasgow.gumtree.com/glasgow/88/53052588.html #gumtree #
  • Craig Bellamy just got twanged on the head with a coin taking a corner, then Man U go up other end and score!! #
  • Enough is enough – we’ve lost yet another crucial game on our own turf and it’s time for Mowbray to go… #
  • LJN Forum: Entry level Ride on mowers: The first real jobs are appearing that will require a ride on mower. Withou… http://bit.ly/9bSLYb #
  • FavBlogs: I am about to lose countless happy hours to my new favorite blog.  It is called Fennel and Fern and it a… http://bit.ly/dzVM9s #
  • Unusual Moebius House by Tony Owen Partners http://bit.ly/daxpo1 <– some nice features but reminds me of a mini airport terminal! #
  • Wow: Sustainability in Action:The Ecorium Project in South Korea, A Giant Nature Reserve http://bit.ly/bhOppF #
  • On way to survey new client garden design in Fenwick North Ayrshire – nice day so far but cold! #
  • I’m lovin how its gettin lighter earlier + darker later…lookin forward to summer! #
  • RT @BBCScotlandNews: Scottish builders expect growth: The Construction Skills Network expects the Scottish building … http://bit.ly/aHcGq6 #
  • RT @dobbiesdotcom: Cover winter herbs with a horticultural fleece or cloches to protect them from pests and to encourage growth #gardening #
  • Don’t wear pyjamas and do put on shoes, Tesco asks shoppers http://viigo.im/2eqt #
  • Who the hell goes shopping barefoot?! #
  • LJN Forum: Solar powered irrigation at Blue Skies Water Systems: Hi fellow landscapers.
    I have an exciting product… http://bit.ly/brw88R #
  • FavBlogs:Apologies for the less that clear ‘after’ shot, but I couldn’t help myself….it is obviously still a be… http://bit.ly/bFejHS #
  • RT @builderscrap: our newsletter has just gone out! follow this link to view a web based version http://bit.ly/bbAPYy #
  • RT @LandscapeJuice: Breaking news: Annabel Downs set to resign from the SGD http://bit.ly/a6uP4E #
  • FavBlogs:
    I’m simply blown away by this front garden makeover in Seattle.  I am not sure what property values are… http://bit.ly/ctYg1r #
  • LJN Forum: Franchised lawn companys: A few of my gardens are looked after by a franchised lawn company. They now h… http://bit.ly/8Y0mhZ #
  • ArchDaily: The Blob – garden office, spare room, workshop, laundry room, garden shed? you decide! http://bit.ly/ai4Quq #
  • LJN Forum: Trade discount from leading builders’ merchants offerred to LJN members: I have just met with my suppli… http://bit.ly/d67Uzc #
  • Have a look at this design by GardenImprovements.com – http://bit.ly/3lN3HW a flowing curved design which opens up a very small space #
  • Glasgow parkrun home: Glasgow parkrun homeSource: http://www.parkrun.org.ukGlasgow parkrun – weekly free timed 5km run #
  • LJN Forum: Are Aucuba japonica berries poisonous to children?: Can anyone tell me if the berries on Aucuba japonic… http://bit.ly/a1ig75 #
  • Gail + Betty re-enacting scenes from Elf word for word + motion by motion…Betts knows it better than Mummy! #
  • LJN Forum: CUTTING DECK: I am after a 38 inch or larger mulching dech for countax ! not after a new one ! searched… http://bit.ly/ayMqFM #
  • Easiest run of the week there by far – and its a full(ish) moon…coincidence? #
  • RT @OCGDPrincipal: The BBC’s How to be a Gardener; The Complete On-line Guide http://bit.ly/7dpybM #
  • RT @MyGardenSchool: Launch of the first ever online garden design course http://bit.ly/bzsYgv #
  • LJN Forum: Launch of first ever online garden design course: [PRESS RELEASE]Interactive gardening/education press … http://bit.ly/a82SLL #
  • RT @dobbiesdotcom: Try to keep off your lawn whilst it is frozen or excessively wet #gardening #
  • RT @builderscrap: BuilderScrap won at the Rushlight Awards last night!!! Waste Management Category! #
  • LJN Forum: Good prices on hand tools: Has anyone used https://www.pentagondirect.com/ before? They have good disco… http://bit.ly/dBw91Z #
  • FavBlogs:
    I think this garden is so interesting…primarily because I can’t decide what I think about it.  I really… http://bit.ly/cZoTvL #

  

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