Ground Force

Today Jem and I went over to Elaine's to help sort out the cellar/garden. By the time we got there Linda and N had been there for hours and they had made a good start on the garden, where we spent most of the afternoon, as it turned out quite sunny. I don't know what happened to the other hoards of volunteers, but I think between the 6 of us we did a great job. There was much fun to be had by all, jumping on bits of wood and burning it on the bonfire. The girls did some P&D and Elaine also cleaned the windows, letting sunlight actually shine into the cellar.
Once I'd got started I just went at it like a mad thing and couldn't stop till it was really cleared. I managed to trap one of my fingers between two stones within the first five minutes, and later on I very stupidly burned my fingers quite badly on a stone from the bonfire. Fortunately Elaine found some Lavender oil, which I applied liberally, and I ate my tea with my hand in a cup of cold water to stop it smarting. I had visions of not being able to play the guitar again and Elaine had visions of spending a few hours in A&E, but by the time I left they were obviously better, although a little red and swollen, and it has not stopped me blogging (with two hands, I might add!).