The thoughts and ramblings of a landscape gardener…
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Nov 7th, 2008
Dear Mr. taxman Lenihen,
I’m 32 years old and I own a landscape design [etc] company. I have been in business eight years now. To the point, may I ask what have you ever done in return for all the money you have, taken sequestered maybe, from me? You are always paid on time; You never [...]
Posted in every post to date, my office on Oct 16th, 2008
i was reading richard bransons book losing my virginity. [a brilliant read - but what's that got to do with my business?].
Before anyone asks - no! I don’t try to emulate anyone - ever! I just like to read and I liked this quote. You might even go so far as to say any accountant [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Oct 15th, 2008
Dear Mr Lenihen,
i followed your budget yesterday. I don’t personally mind too much of it to be very honest! However, it does affect more than me. For the record George Lee doesn’t really inspire a nation.
I do remember the 1980’s when unemployment was tipping around 375k, emigration was approximately 35-45k p.a., the national debt was [...]
Posted in every post to date, horticulture in ireland on Sep 16th, 2008
A polite debacle arose recently were a landscape architect, a contractor and a sub contractor agreed to work together for the common benefit of a client. Not much new there and a normal sounding relationship prior to the start of any garden build. What resulted was a mild tarnish and financial loss on the name [...]
Posted in every post to date, my office on Sep 12th, 2008
Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing - Warren E. Buffett
When I started my business, about eight years ago now, maybe I did it with very different intentions to most. First let me dispell some myths. No business is easy; one that involves perishable goods and is weather dependent even moreso. That said I [...]
Posted in advice - garden, every post to date on Aug 20th, 2008
If one is thinking of where to start in a garden… at the top is usually a good place! In good gardens, good planning is everything. One can have anything they want and at anytime, but, when it comes to working with the seasons this is where one gets the most from their budget.
As I [...]
Posted in every post to date, my ireland on Aug 13th, 2008
This isn’t Ireland, it’s Maderia! I know we can’t grow bananas in Ireland. I’m not suggesting we go bananas - but how about pretty[er] taxi ranks?
Most Irish taxi ranks look **** [you say it]! Generally not pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a pretty one. I hear *The* Taxi Union President Tommy Gorman. [...]
Posted in every post to date, show gardens & shows on Aug 7th, 2008
In 2007 my garden design ‘no rubber - soul’ [more commonly known now as the morris minor car garden] for the inaugural Bloom in the Park won silver medal. More importantly, for those involved the quite long media list [available on request] was endless. It even featured on Australian t.v.
In 2008, I and The Donegan [...]
Posted in every post to date, my office on Jul 4th, 2008
I was away recently in cork and it seems i lost my phone charger. I’ve only got one. Not anymore. [Think quickly peter people want to talk to you!]. So, I thought of this [picture left]. Mind mind was still puzzled… I recharge a thing to recharge a thing…. slightly rhetoric and I’m supposed to [...]
Posted in every post to date, my office on Jun 18th, 2008
Full Size 4 Door e.g. Toyota Avensis or similar
Euro €34.00
Price includes all compulsory Insurances, Government Tax, Unlimited Mileage and 24hr Breakdown cover.
Please take a moment to read the Terms & Conditions of rental before making your booking.
I arrived at Cork Airport. 4th June. Collected at 9.30am. Returned the car that evening. No damage. Cork [...]
