Garden tools
Rabbit
strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for getting the roots
of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the ground. It's gone walkabout
and I don't seem to be able to get a new one, which could be because I don't
know the right name for it. My grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but
nobody seems to know that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped
metal bar but they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root.
Anybody know the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
--
Sandra
People will forget what you said.
People will forget what you did, but
People will never forget how you made them feel.
jamps
> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat
> metal strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for
> getting the roots of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the
> ground. It's gone walkabout and I don't seem to be able to get a new
> one, which could be because I don't know the right name for it. My
> grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but nobody seems to know
> that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped metal bar but
> they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root. Anybody know the name
> of the tool I'm looking for please ?
I thought it was a Daisy Grubber!
--
Jamps.
~~Linda~~
and then said:
> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat metal
> strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for getting the roots
> of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the ground. It's gone walkabout
> and I don't seem to be able to get a new one, which could be because I don't
> know the right name for it. My grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but
> nobody seems to know that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped
> metal bar but they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root.
> Anybody know the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
I've always known them as a daisy grubber... try sticking that name in
Google images and see if that is what you mean? Brilliant little tool :-)
--
~~Linda~~
Rabbit
"~~Linda~~" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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Ah thank you ~~Linda~~ that looks like it, except mine was straight, but
Google does show there are different sizes not just the big ones I've been
offered locally. I guess I go a hunting further afield with the correct
name.
Rabbit
"jamps" <m...@privacy.com> wrote in message
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Thank you Jamps.That's two with the same name so I'll just have to visit
some more garden centres looking. It's a hard job but somebody has to do it
:-)
~~Linda~~
and then said:
>>> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat metal
>>> strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for getting the
>>> roots
>>> of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the ground. It's gone
>>> walkabout
>>> and I don't seem to be able to get a new one, which could be because I
>>> don't
>>> know the right name for it. My grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter*
>>> but
>>> nobody seems to know that name. I have been offered similar with an L
>>> shaped
>>> metal bar but they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root.
>>> Anybody know the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
>>
>> I've always known them as a daisy grubber... try sticking that name in
>> Google images and see if that is what you mean? Brilliant little tool :-)
>
> Ah thank you ~~Linda~~ that looks like it, except mine was straight, but
> Google does show there are different sizes not just the big ones I've been
> offered locally. I guess I go a hunting further afield with the correct
> name.
Our local blacksmith will happily make up something like that (I've been
known to go with a rough sketch on the back of an envelope) so might be
worth asking if you have a friendly chap nearby... unless I'm just lucky
living in a small village.
--
~~Linda~~
JoeH
> "~~Linda~~" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:nz1wozkmextt$.1xwyxv3drkinw$.dlg@40tude.net...
>> I've always known them as a daisy grubber... try sticking that name in
>> Google images and see if that is what you mean? Brilliant little tool :-)
>
> Ah thank you ~~Linda~~ that looks like it, except mine was straight, but
> Google does show there are different sizes not just the big ones I've been
> offered locally. I guess I go a hunting further afield with the correct
> name.
Some old straight (and expensive) ones here Sandra
http://www.thecedartree.co.uk/ornamenta/hand_tools.htm
--
Joe
Michaelangelo
>
> "jamps" <m...@privacy.com> wrote in message
> news:3ervbvF...@individual.net...
> > Rabbit wrote:
> >> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat
> >> metal strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for
> >> getting the roots of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the
> >> ground. It's gone walkabout and I don't seem to be able to get a new
> >> one, which could be because I don't know the right name for it. My
> >> grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but nobody seems to know
> >> that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped metal bar but
> >> they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root. Anybody know the
> >> name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
> >
> > I thought it was a Daisy Grubber!
>
> Thank you Jamps.That's two with the same name so I'll just have to visit
> some more garden centres looking. It's a hard job but somebody has to do it
> :-)
You could always try
www.daisygrubbersareus.com
:)
Or, more seriously, try here:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y5DD1551B
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accommodation for physically disabled people
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Rabbit
> Our local blacksmith will happily make up something like that (I've been
> known to go with a rough sketch on the back of an envelope) so might be
> worth asking if you have a friendly chap nearby
Unfortunately I don't know the last time I saw a blacksmith.
> ... unless I'm just lucky
> living in a small village.
You are :-(
You know last year I lost that tool three times and each time it turned up
again, it's got a bright orange handle too so shouldn't be missed. I will
take the shaped one if I can find one with a small V. What I've been offered
so far have been too big and besides I have one like that, I just don't like
it. You will understand what I mean about *liking* a particular tool.
Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
Goodness almost fifty quid. :-(
No wonder we don't use 'em round 'ere. LOL
--
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Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
> In article <3ervm4F...@individual.net>, Rabb...@hotmail.com
> says...
>>
>> "jamps" <m...@privacy.com> wrote in message
>> news:3ervbvF...@individual.net...
>>> Rabbit wrote:
>>>> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat
>>>> metal strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for
>>>> getting the roots of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the
>>>> ground. It's gone walkabout and I don't seem to be able to get a
>>>> new one, which could be because I don't know the right name for
>>>> it. My grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but nobody seems
>>>> to know that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped
>>>> metal bar but they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root.
>>>> Anybody know the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
>>>
>>> I thought it was a Daisy Grubber!
>>
>> Thank you Jamps.That's two with the same name so I'll just have to
>> visit some more garden centres looking. It's a hard job but somebody
>> has to do it :-)
>
> You could always try
> www.daisygrubbersareus.com
> :)
> Or, more seriously, try here:
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y5DD1551B
That's a better price but it ain't straight, it's got a kink in it. :-(
Still! Beggars can't be choosers can they? :-)
JoeH
> JoeH wrote:
>> On Mon, 16 May 2005 17:20:02 +0100, Rabbit wrote:
>>
>>> "~~Linda~~" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>> news:nz1wozkmextt$.1xwyxv3drkinw$.dlg@40tude.net...
>>>> I've always known them as a daisy grubber... try sticking that name
>>>> in Google images and see if that is what you mean? Brilliant little
>>>> tool :-)
>>>
>>> Ah thank you ~~Linda~~ that looks like it, except mine was straight,
>>> but Google does show there are different sizes not just the big ones
>>> I've been offered locally. I guess I go a hunting further afield
>>> with the correct name.
>>
>> Some old straight (and expensive) ones here Sandra
>>
>> http://www.thecedartree.co.uk/ornamenta/hand_tools.htm
>
> Goodness almost fifty quid. :-(
> No wonder we don't use 'em round 'ere. LOL
Agreed, Michaelangelo's post with the Spear and Jackson one at Ł8.99
looks more "Yorkshire" in value ;-)
--
Joe
Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
<snipped>
> The kink is to do with new technology, sir.
I thought I was always ahead of my time !! :)
Michaelangelo
says...
The kink is to do with new technology, sir.
Rabbit
"JoeH" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Some old straight (and expensive) ones here Sandra
>
> http://www.thecedartree.co.uk/ornamenta/hand_tools.htm
You jest :-) And to think I threw out my grandpa's dibber and trowel 'cos I
thought they were past it :-(
Rabbit
"Michaelangelo" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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Out of stock ;-)
> Or, more seriously, try here:
>
> http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y5DD1551B
Yep but mine had only a small V whereas what I've been offered so far has
had the longer one like that. I have one like that but it's not as good at
pulling out the smaller weeds or the baby weeds which is when I like to get
them.
Rabbit
"JoeH" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Agreed, Michaelangelo's post with the Spear and Jackson one at £8.99
> looks more "Yorkshire" in value ;-)
Nah the local *pound shop* is more in keeping with Tyke prices :-)
Rabbit
"Michaelangelo" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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>> Still! Beggars can't be choosers can they? :-)
>
> The kink is to do with new technology, sir.
B****r new technology, I like the old technology for the garden :-)
wally
"Rabbit" <Rabb...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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Try asking here, free.uk.gardening
Wally
Jeff
wrote:
>I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat metal
>strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for getting the roots
>of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the ground. It's gone walkabout
>and I don't seem to be able to get a new one, which could be because I don't
>know the right name for it. My grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but
>nobody seems to know that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped
>metal bar but they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root.
>Anybody know the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
In rural Lincolnshire it is called a rouging fork, and is quite a
strong tool - effective too.
Jeff
Michaelangelo
>
> "Michaelangelo" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1cf2e03b9...@news.individual.net...
> > In article <3es1bcF...@individual.net>, flyi...@tiscali.co.uk
> >> That's a better price but it ain't straight, it's got a kink in it. :-(
> >> Still! Beggars can't be choosers can they? :-)
> >
> > The kink is to do with new technology, sir.
>
> B****r new technology, I like the old technology for the garden :-)
Have you ever tried downloading updated drivers for your sweet peas?
Thought not. You just don't know what you might be missing. :)
BoyPete
> In article <3es544F...@individual.net>, Rabb...@hotmail.com
> says...
>>
>> "Michaelangelo" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:MPG.1cf2e03b9...@news.individual.net...
>>> In article <3es1bcF...@individual.net>, flyi...@tiscali.co.uk
>>>> That's a better price but it ain't straight, it's got a kink in
>>>> it. :-( Still! Beggars can't be choosers can they? :-)
>>>
>>> The kink is to do with new technology, sir.
>>
>> B****r new technology, I like the old technology for the garden :-)
>
> Have you ever tried downloading updated drivers for your sweet peas?
> Thought not. You just don't know what you might be missing. :)
So, DOS tomatoes would be......one each? :)
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> "JoeH" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:9946go8lm7dc$.1e595uu85lt0s.dlg@40tude.net...
>> Agreed, Michaelangelo's post with the Spear and Jackson one at £8.99
>> looks more "Yorkshire" in value ;-)
>
> Nah the local *pound shop* is more in keeping with Tyke prices :-)
Wasn't it Woolworth's who started that idea off, but for an old penny? :)
--
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Flying Rat
>
> "Michaelangelo" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:MPG.1cf2debdd...@news.individual.net...
> >
> > You could always try
> > www.daisygrubbersareus.com
> > :)
>
> Out of stock ;-)
>
> > Or, more seriously, try here:
> >
> > http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y5DD1551B
>
> Yep but mine had only a small V whereas what I've been offered so far has
> had the longer one like that. I have one like that but it's not as good at
> pulling out the smaller weeds or the baby weeds which is when I like to get
> them.
>
send you a pic of it. If it's the same tool you are after I can always
post it to you
Ratty
Rabbit
"Flying Rat" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> I've got one here, if you mail me at flyingrat at gmail dot com I'll
> send you a pic of it. If it's the same tool you are after I can always
> post it to you
Mail on it's way, thank you.
Rabbit
"Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +" <flyi...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Wasn't it Woolworth's who started that idea off, but for an old penny?
> :)
Wasn't Woolworth * nothing more than sixpence* ?
Ali
> Rabbit wrote:
>> "JoeH" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
>> news:9946go8lm7dc$.1e595uu85lt0s.dlg@40tude.net...
>>> Agreed, Michaelangelo's post with the Spear and Jackson one at £8.99
>>> looks more "Yorkshire" in value ;-)
>>
>> Nah the local *pound shop* is more in keeping with Tyke prices :-)
>
> Wasn't it Woolworth's who started that idea off, but for an old penny? :)
Michael Marks (later of M&S) start selling 'Everything For a Penny'.
Woolworths was more expensive (and much later) - 6d.
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Rabbit
"wally" <n...@anyprice.com> wrote in message
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> I got one but don't know what it's called.
> Try asking here, free.uk.gardening
Thanks wally, if I subscribe to another newsgroup I'll never keep up and I'd
probably get hooked on a gardening one even if it was only as a lurker.
Rabbit
"Jeff" <jeff....@virgin.net> wrote in message
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> In rural Lincolnshire it is called a rouging fork, and is quite a
> strong tool - effective too.
I actually used mine for many jobs it wasn't intended for. I think that's
how I lost it :-(
Tyke
jamps <m...@privacy.com> typed:
> Rabbit wrote:
>> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat
>> metal strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for
>> getting the roots of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the
>> ground. It's gone walkabout and I don't seem to be able to get a new
>> one, which could be because I don't know the right name for it. My
>> grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but nobody seems to know
>> that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped metal bar but
>> they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root. Anybody know
>> the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
>
Definitely a Grubber :-)
The word "Rooter" has a very different and rude meaning here in Oz - I can
imagine the look on people's faces if I asked for a Daisy Rooter.
LOL
--
Tyke
Luck is when the paths of opportunity and preparation cross.
Rabbit
"Tyke" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
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> Definitely a Grubber :-)
>
> The word "Rooter" has a very different and rude meaning here in Oz - I can
> imagine the look on people's faces if I asked for a Daisy Rooter.
And I sure got offered some funny pages when I Googled for Oz meaning, you'd
get more than funny looks ;-)
Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
> "Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +" <flyi...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:3esfvmF...@individual.net...
>
>> Wasn't it Woolworth's who started that idea off, but for an old
>> penny? :)
>
> Wasn't Woolworth * nothing more than sixpence* ?
I don't remember that far back, but bow to your superior memory. LOL
Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
> On Mon, 16 May 2005 20:56:43 GMT, Flyiñg Ñuñ 2°°5 + commented
>
>
>> Rabbit wrote:
>>> "JoeH" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
>>> news:9946go8lm7dc$.1e595uu85lt0s.dlg@40tude.net...
>>>> Agreed, Michaelangelo's post with the Spear and Jackson one at
>>>> £8.99 looks more "Yorkshire" in value ;-)
>>>
>>> Nah the local *pound shop* is more in keeping with Tyke prices :-)
>>
>> Wasn't it Woolworth's who started that idea off, but for an old
>> penny? :)
>
> Michael Marks (later of M&S) start selling 'Everything For a Penny'.
> Woolworths was more expensive (and much later) - 6d.
Thanks for that Ali. What a memory you've got! :)
~~Linda~~
and then said:
> You know last year I lost that tool three times and each time it turned up
> again, it's got a bright orange handle too so shouldn't be missed. I will
> take the shaped one if I can find one with a small V. What I've been offered
> so far have been too big and besides I have one like that, I just don't like
> it. You will understand what I mean about *liking* a particular tool.
Oh I sure do... I temporarily mislaid my pruning saw the other day and was
very put out!! I hope you either find the original or get a decent
replacement soon.
--
~~Linda~~
pmj
news:3espvbF...@individual.net...
& Down South, "Daisy Roots" are (Hobnail) Boots! [*1]
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/107650.html
http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/search.asp?keyword=Daisy%20Roots&method=slang
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisy_Roots
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cockney_rhyming_slang
:-)
[*1] Though recently the term has also been used by many Shops
for Children's Shoes
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pmj
JoeH
> "Tyke" <m...@privacy.net> wrote in message
> news:3espvbF...@individual.net...
>> In news:3ervbvF...@individual.net,
>> jamps <m...@privacy.com> typed:
>>> Rabbit wrote:
>>>
>>>> I had a garden tool about 9 inches long, plastic handle with a flat
>>>> metal strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for
>>>> getting the roots of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the
>>>> ground. It's gone walkabout and I don't seem to be able to get a new
>>>> one, which could be because I don't know the right name for it. My
>>>> grandpa used to call it a *daisy rooter* but nobody seems to know
>>>> that name. I have been offered similar with an L shaped metal bar
>>>> but
>>>> they have a bigger V so don't always catch the root. Anybody know
>>>> the name of the tool I'm looking for please ?
>>>
>>> I thought it was a Daisy Grubber!
>>
>> Definitely a Grubber :-)
>>
>> The word "Rooter" has a very different and rude meaning here in Oz -
>> I can imagine the look on people's faces if I asked for a Daisy
>> Rooter.
>>
>> LOL
>
> & Down South, "Daisy Roots" are (Hobnail) Boots! [*1]
All together now
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat...
.....
.....
--
Joe
Flyińg Ńuń 2°°5 +
<snipped>
>> & Down South, "Daisy Roots" are (Hobnail) Boots! [*1]
>
> All together now
> Oh my old man's a dustman
> He wears a dustman's hat...
> .....
MY OLD MAN'S A DUSTMAN - 31/03/1960
4 weeks at #1 - 13 weeks on chart
Now here's a little story
To tell it is a must
About an unsung hero
That moves away the dust
Some people make a fortune
Others earn a mint
My old man don't earn much
In fact he's bloomin' skint
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat
He wears cor blimey trousers
And he lives in a council flat
He looks a proper 'nana
In his great big hob nailed boots
He's got such a job to pull 'em up
That he calls 'em daisy roots
Some folks give tips at christmas
And some of them forget
So when he picks their bins up
He spills some on the step
Now one old man got nasty
And to the council wrote
Next time my old man went round there
He punched him up the throat
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat
He wears cor blimey trousers
And he lives in a council flat
I say I say Les
(Yeah)
I found a police dog in my dustbin
(How do you know it was a police dog)
He had a policeman with him
Though my old mans a dustman
He's got an 'art of gold
He got married recently
Though he's 86 years old
We said 'ere hang on dad
You're getting past your prime
He said well when you get my age
It 'elps to pass the time
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat
He wears cor blimey trousers
And he lives in a council flat
I say I say I say
My dustbin's full of lilies
(Well throw'em away then)
I can't lily's wearing 'em
Now one day whilst in a hurry
He missed a ladies bin
He hadn't gone but a few yards
When she chased after him
What game d'you think you're playing
She cried right from the 'art
You've missed me am I too late
Nah jump up on the cart
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat
He wears cor blimey trousers
And he lives in a council flat
I say I say I say
(Not you again)
My dustbin's absolutely full with toadstools
(How d'you know it's full)
Cuz there's not mushroom inside
He found a tiger's head one day
Nailed to a piece of wood
The tiger looked quite miserable
But I suppose he should
Just then from out the window
A voice began to wail
He said Oy where's me tigers head
Four feet from his tail
Oh my old man's a dustman
He wears a dustman's hat
He wears cor blimey trousers
And he lives in a council flat
Next time you see a dustman
Looking all pale and sad
Don't kick him in the dustbin
It might me my old dad
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Rabbit
>strip. The strip had a V at the end and it was great for getting the roots
>of weeds like Dandelions and daisies out of the ground. It's gone walkabout
>and I don't seem to be able to get a new one,
Got a replacement today, just exactly the shape of V I was looking for and
straight. Thank you Flying Rat, you are a gentleman.