Diary summary week ending 8th March 2026

[Roobarb]

"What was the title of the book you read Roobarb?"

Caroline, I was hoping no-one would ask that as I couldn't for the life of me remember!  However, I set the filters on my Kindle to show the 404 books I've read    Having sorted them by Author name A- Z I grouped series and set about looking. I'm pleased to tell you that I found it, the name of the book is The Dig, author John Preston. (Should have sorted authors Z - A!)
Apparently there's a BAFTA nominated film based on the book. I really enjoyed the book. It's currently on at  £5.99 but perhaps it'll come up cheaper in the future.

[BumbleB]

Sorry about this, BUT

Anyone knowledgeable about bumbe bees?  I've just found 2 of them on the driveway, just about crawling around.  I have carefully moved them onto some flowers, and then moved the flowers, hopefully, out of the breeze.  Have I done right?   Or could I do more?

 

[louisa maud]

Bumble B, they have come home to you for help!!
Very apt, but to be honest I don't think you can do more, do they sleep and wake up in warmer weather, not sure but it might be worth asking very clever Mr Google, let us know how they are..LM

[BumbleB]

Didn't think to look there BUT Mr G suggests that I've done the right thing as primulas are a crucial early season energy source!   

[louisa maud]

Oh good , hope they haven't come  home to soon and it gets cold for  them.

LM

[BumbleB]

Our weather forecast isn't looking too bad, so just hope.

[BushInn1746]

If you find a grounded, tired, or cold bumblebee, gently move it onto a nectar-rich flower in a sunny, sheltered spot. If it does not recover within 30-60 minutes, offer a one-time boost of white sugar mixed with water (50/50 mix) on a spoon or cap, never honey.

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If a honey bee hive might be at risk of collapsing you might give them honey, but we always fed the hive with sugar and water mixed.

[Caw1]

"What was the title of the book you read Roobarb?"

Caroline, I was hoping no-one would ask that as I couldn't for the life of me remember!  However, I set the filters on my Kindle to show the 404 books I've read    Having sorted them by Author name A- Z I grouped series and set about looking. I'm pleased to tell you that I found it, the name of the book is The Dig, author John Preston. (Should have sorted authors Z - A!)
Apparently there's a BAFTA nominated film based on the book. I really enjoyed the book. It's currently on at  £5.99 but perhaps it'll come up cheaper in the future.

Sorry Roobarb to put you to the trouble of sorting through a 404 book list… not for the feint hearted but hope it gave you something to do and reminisce on past books you’ve read! 😂

Thanks for the title.. I have seen the film and it was very good… somehow I’m not sure about reading the book now.. as previously I’ve read books seen the film or visa versa and been disappointed and wished I’d either just enjoyed the read or the film!
I appreciate your thought though thank you.

Caroline

[louisa maud]

Caroline   second message from you asking if I am a robot !!

LM