I went to work today for one of my regular customers - a rather well to do lady in the next village along. She is lovely and her family own a couple of large businesses in Essex so they are what my dad would have called 'old money' people. She has been a joy to work for and has a lovely old garden which is huge. Since her husband died 2 years ago, she hasn't had the heart to work in the garden, and altho she does have a chap come in and cut the grass, she has never let him work in her borders - then she was introduced to me and since that day, I have been looking after her garden for her, trying to tame it and get it back into shape. It has been a lot of hard work, and will continue to be as it is such a large garden. Today was the last day I will work there until January, and before leaving she gave me a lovely wrapped parcel and my christmas card. I put the parcel under my tree and opened the card. Inside was a form and part of my Christmas pressie is family membership to the Royal Horticultural Society! A fab gift - I am not a member as I can't justify the expense at this current time in our life. I was blown away - I never expected that at all. So, an early, and FAB christmas pressie which will be lovely for the whole family, not just me!
That deserves 10 kinds of WOW's!! You must do a truly stellar job in the garden that she thought of you this way! Now let's hope that package is some really high-end chocolates
Oh my EJ....first I turned green and then I went crimson and finally a full-blown purtple with veins fully distended on my forehead and temples.... Jelousy is a terrible thing. You got an excellent gifty there from an obviously totally satisfied customer. I hope that you can continue to work for her next season. Well done, you!
My jaw dropped when I heard of the pressie you were given EJ - what a wonderful thing for your client to do for you and your family. It just goes to show that the work you do for her in the garden is greatly appreciated.
What a thoughtful lady! I'm so pleased for you, EJ. The wonderful spirit of Christmas must have inspired that gift.
You are one lucky lady EJ, what a fab pressie to receive with envy :-D . Just goes to show how highly thought of you are. Don't forget to let us know what the other half of your pressie is :-D
Enjoy, enjoy! You must be one fantastic gardener. Feel free to pass on any information you get from the "Royal
I'm so proud you recieved such a wonderful gift.She knows how hard you work and appreciates all you do.
wow Emma what a great gift for you and all your family. You must be really appreciated by this old lady. well done. I know you are a hard working gal and I am sure this old lady sees that as well. Well done, enjoy. oh and Merry Christmas...
