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22/04/2008, 21:20 woolybanana'sbrother Joined on 18/01/2008 Posts 1,001 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS This is not a conversation about partners or spare men Twinks    Report

22/04/2008, 21:26 Tressy Joined on 26/02/2008 Charente-Maritime Posts 187 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS  magaret wrote:   croire que   Blimey. It's hard enough when people write incomplete sentences in English. What are you trying to say to me? You can say it in English, or French, but incomplete sentiments in Bablefish like English to French translations are a waste of everyones time.    Report

22/04/2008, 21:29 Mikew Joined on 23/08/2004 Aigre 16 Posts 273 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS For those not squeamish about using chemicals - Bayer Desherbage Gazons, 400ml liquid used 4ml per 10 M2. Use a cheap pump up spray kept for purpose. My daisies look very sick after 3 days.          Report

22/04/2008, 21:33 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,276 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS I don't understand. What is so objectionable about daisies? Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

22/04/2008, 21:41 Weedon Joined on 23/08/2004 Laval (53) Posts 1,136 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS Before you try all those yuccy chemicals on your harmless little daisies try this tool.  I have no personal experience of it, maybe someone else has.  If you buy one please let us know if it works    Report

22/04/2008, 21:48 Bugbear Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) Posts 3,518 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS  Clair wrote: I don't understand. What is so objectionable about daisies? It's a very english trend that 'one' must have the perfect lawn. It makes the cucumber sandwiches (crusts removed ) taste better when 'one' has finished the croquet. "Life is Short - Forgive Quickly - Love Truly - Laugh Uncontrollably"    Report

22/04/2008, 21:55 Clair Joined on 23/08/2004 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 6,276 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS Each to her own... I prefer the natural look to a manicured green. Clair, a Real Virtual French Person La vérité est si obscurcie en ce temps et le mensonge si établi, qu'à moins d'aimer la vérité, on ne saurait la reconnaître. (Blaise Pascal)    Report

22/04/2008, 22:04 Ron Avery Joined on 29/11/2004 Posts 3,102 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS  Tressy wrote:  magaret wrote:   croire que   Blimey. It's hard enough when people write incomplete sentences in English. What are you trying to say to me? You can say it in English, or French, but incomplete sentiments in Bablefish like English to French translations are a waste of everyones time. What is the matter with you Mrs T "croire que"  is Vendee slang for "Je ne crois pas que magaret est anglais et qu'elle habite dans le Dordogne pendant de nombreuses années" Why not just post a sensible answer, people will appreciate it more    Report

22/04/2008, 22:05 Bugbear Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) Posts 3,518 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS  Clair wrote: Each to her own... I prefer the natural look to a manicured green. Me too, and that includes, of course, the odd mole-hill or two.................   "Life is Short - Forgive Quickly - Love Truly - Laugh Uncontrollably"    Report

22/04/2008, 23:18 Tressy Joined on 26/02/2008 Charente-Maritime Posts 187 Re: HELP WITH LAWN THAT IS FULL OF DAISYS  Ron Avery wrote: What is the matter with you Mrs T "croire que"  is Vendee slang for "Je ne crois pas que magaret est anglais et qu'elle habite dans le Dordogne pendant de nombreuses années" Merriment most welcome Yours is by no means the most outlandish translation/nterpretation (given that it wasn't even a full sentence) of the response to me. It would be very rude of me to start laughing uncontrollably at your comment, so please forgive me for not using terms such as RAOFPMP. Thanks for your patience in this matter, Mr A.    Report

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