Gosia Rybacka

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The Big Half 2025! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ’šโ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’š
๐Ÿ—“Sunday 7th September 8:30am

๐Ÿ“Tower Bridge Road SE1 2UP

London's Community Half Marathon!

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Gosia Rybacka went on a mission

Mon 21st Jul at 7:00pm

Robin Hood - the legend of Eastern Cottonwoods

Kingston upon Thames Report written by Gosia Rybacka

I traveled to Kingston upon Thames this evening to help Mr G with a bit of deweeding in his backgarden. I need to say I had second thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญ on the way there when there was literally a downpour ๐ŸŒงโ˜”๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ every 10 mins ๐Ÿ˜‘.

I arrived a bit earlier and knocked on Mr G's door around 18:40. He welcomed me and right away led to the backgarden ๐ŸŒฑ.

Need to say - his garden is indeed overgrown (and I added few photos to show that - in case there is a follow up session). As he mentioned right away the most important thing was for him to clear the patio, where currently the chairs ๐Ÿช‘๐Ÿช‘ and umbrella โ›ฑ๏ธ stood. He also mentioned that around a couple of week ago.

I got my ๐Ÿงค gloves from the backpack and was ready to go ๐Ÿš€. I quickly learned that the entire area was covered with a tick layer of a cotton-like fabric which was wet, dirty and... propely stuck to the ground. I didn't have a scraper and the available brooms ๐Ÿงน and rake were to weak yo scrap that off. I eventually used just my hands. This was an activity Inhave been doing most of the time.

I couldn't resist and needed to check what tree ๐ŸŒณ caused this damage - based on a photo it's confirmed as Eastern Cottonwoods. The one from Mr G's garden was huge, very old and majestically ๐Ÿ‘‘ grown right in the middle of the garden.

I have also targeted some of the mulberry plants that were just became a bit too invasive for the patio area ๐Ÿดโ€โ˜ ๏ธ. I grabbed shears from Mr G's toolbox ๐Ÿงฐ and cut them down to carve out some extra space.

On a very positive note, there was a little Robin ๐Ÿฆ who kept visiting me as I progressed through the work. I almost felt it's some sort of a fairytale ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Either it was monitoring my efforts or maybe was looking for fresh worms ๐Ÿชฑ to grab for the dinner as they got revealed under the "cotton" sheet.

I worked around 1:30h ๐Ÿ•š and ended up pretty soaked, but the result was worth it! Mr G was very pleased and insisted I will take money. I declined and wished him a lovely evening (he might as well spent it in his patio now!)

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Wed 23rd Jul at 12:57pm

Fantastic job! Well done

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Gosia Rybacka went on a community mission

Sun 20th Jul at 10:00am

Godz-lilac meets Shearminator

Kingston upon Thames Report written by Gosia Rybacka

Emily, Tom and Gosia visited Hogsmill Community Garden today to help out with a couple of maintanace tasks requested by our lovely host - Julie.

It has been raining this weekend (almost all the time), so it was hard to expect anything else this morning. Fortunately, the weather was quite merciful and gifted us with a calm cloudy sky and just an occasional light rain ๐ŸŒง.

Our first task was to cut back overgrown lilac tree ๐ŸŒณ, mulberry bushes ๐Ÿซ and some pesky vines which occupied one of garden's fences (one on the left of the entrance). The shed was very well equipped and we got a pair of shears โœ‚๏ธ for each, which allowed us to tackle the task in around 30-40 mins.

In parallel, we also poured out accumulated water from trays placed near the same fence (which were used for flower pots and planters ๐ŸŒฑ). Some extra water from time to time is nice but certainly we didn't want these plants to drown ๐ŸŠโ€โ™‚๏ธ.

After completing our first task we sat down at the table for a tea โ˜•๏ธ and a great chitchat ๐Ÿ’ฌ with Julie. We learned a bit more about the history of the garden, as well as events already hosted and planned for the future.

After this small break we kicked off the second task which was to take down a garden pavillion ๐ŸŽช. Completing this task wouldn't be possible wihout a wonderful collab between GG and our host (one person per each corner). All was dismantled and put intro a polytunnel (as instructed) in around 15 mins.

Julie was very happy with the outcome and she invited us again (as there is always plenty to do) ๐Ÿ™‚. It was a great productive start of the day and certainly we shall be back

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Mon 21st Jul at 7:00pm

Weeding for Mr G (flexi) (wk1)

Mr G would like to enjoy his garden area again but due to his health he can't do it himself.

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Sun 20th Jul at 10:00am

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Gosia Rybacka completed their first half marathon with GoodGym. ๐Ÿฅ‡

Sunday 6th July

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Gosia Rybacka completed their first half marathon with GoodGym.

Gosia has completed their first Half Marathon. This badge means they've successfully completed 13.1 miles for the first time.

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Gosia Rybacka went on a mission

Sun 15th Jun at 12:00pm

Mission not accomplished sofa(r)

Camden Report written by Gosia Rybacka

Unfortunately I was not able to complete this mission ๐Ÿ™. I would like to report few more details that might be useful for reorganising.

It turned out that instead of the chair (which I expected based on the description), it was a small sofa that needs to be assembled. Ms I also mentioned few other furniture that requires the same.

I was really considering making a start on it but:

i) I am not experienced in assembling bigger furniture and got worried I will not get it right;

ii) from the size and the level of complexity of the instructions, assembling it looked like a job for at least two goodgymmers (and maybe someone stronger than me);

iii) the room it's currently in is small and crammed so I think it will be the best idea to complete the assembly in one go (rather than in parts).

I was very sorry I wasn't able to help Ms I today and I think she also knew that this could be a case as right in the beginning she said that she expected 2-3 people to arrive ๐Ÿ˜†.

I have taken few photos of the sofa that needs the assembly. I hope they will give a good idea on the work required and could be used to rearrange the mission.

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