Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) on Umbrella Tree flowers.

"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message
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Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) on Umbrella Tree flowers.




That's VERY similar to b-3263-rainlor-27-03-07 - do you train them?

:-)

It certainly brightened my day, which is cold, damp and grey. Apparently
we've had the sunniest February for a long time, I hadn't noticed it!

Mary

Mary Fisher wrote:
That's VERY similar to b-3263-rainlor-27-03-07 - do you train them?

You've got a good memory, this time of year the Umbrella trees flower and
the Lorris love them, so there's prenty of chances of getting similar
photos.

It certainly brightened my day, which is cold, damp and grey.
Apparently we've had the sunniest February for a long time, I hadn't
noticed it!

We've had the wettest, mildest February for many years.

"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message
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Mary Fisher wrote:
That's VERY similar to b-3263-rainlor-27-03-07 - do you train them?

You've got a good memory, this time of year the Umbrella trees flower and
the Lorris love them, so there's prenty of chances of getting similar
photos.

No, I was so stunned by the first that I sved it (just for plesure) and
forgot about it.

When I saw this one I saved it - to the same folder.

I thought I must already have done it so compared the two. It's uncanny :-)

I hope you don't mind my saving it. I've asked before, I have a large folder
of flowers and birds now (the biggest being hummers). Don't do anything with
them except enjoy.

Only the best (in my opinion) pictures are saved, if anyone minds I'll erase
the folders, promise.

Mary

We had the fifth snowiest February on record in Detroit, 22.9 inches.

Marutchi wrote:
| Mary Fisher wrote:
|| That's VERY similar to b-3263-rainlor-27-03-07 - do you train them?
||
| You've got a good memory, this time of year the Umbrella trees flower
| and the Lorris love them, so there's prenty of chances of getting
| similar photos.
||
|| It certainly brightened my day, which is cold, damp and grey.
|| Apparently we've had the sunniest February for a long time, I hadn't
|| noticed it!
|
| We've had the wettest, mildest February for many years.

Mary Fisher wrote:
"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message
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Mary Fisher wrote:
That's VERY similar to b-3263-rainlor-27-03-07 - do you train them?

You've got a good memory, this time of year the Umbrella trees
flower and the Lorris love them, so there's prenty of chances of
getting similar photos.

No, I was so stunned by the first that I sved it (just for plesure)
and forgot about it.

When I saw this one I saved it - to the same folder.

I thought I must already have done it so compared the two. It's
uncanny :-)
I hope you don't mind my saving it. I've asked before, I have a large
folder of flowers and birds now (the biggest being hummers). Don't do
anything with them except enjoy.

Only the best (in my opinion) pictures are saved, if anyone minds
I'll erase the folders, promise.


No I don't mind.

"Joan F (MI)" wrote in message
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We had the fifth snowiest February on record in Detroit, 22.9 inches.

That's more than a year's worth for us. We don't get snow like we used to
:-(

Mary

We managed to pick up a total of 102 inches of snow so far this winter in
Southern NH. Of course, the pack isn't that deep as we've had a number of
above freezing days, one or two with rain and you always lose some to
evaporation.


"Mary Fisher" wrote in message
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"Joan F (MI)" wrote in message
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We had the fifth snowiest February on record in Detroit, 22.9 inches.

That's more than a year's worth for us. We don't get snow like we used to
:-(

Mary

"Gordie" wrote in message
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We managed to pick up a total of 102 inches of snow so far this winter in
Southern NH. Of course, the pack isn't that deep as we've had a number of
above freezing days, one or two with rain and you always lose some to
evaporation.

We had snow this morning (Yorkshire, England), the wind was blowing so that
the fallin snow seemed to be almost horizontal and there was a covering on
everything outside.

That was at 7.30 am. Now there's none to be seen.

I'm quite pleased because I have to go out and I'm not very goods on my
pins. But a small, childish, part of me is disappointed, everything was so
pretty when I first looked out.

Mary

Mary Fisher wrote:

We had snow this morning (Yorkshire, England), the wind was blowing
so that the fallin snow seemed to be almost horizontal and there was
a covering on everything outside.

That was at 7.30 am. Now there's none to be seen.

I'm quite pleased because I have to go out and I'm not very goods on
my pins. But a small, childish, part of me is disappointed,
everything was so pretty when I first looked out.

Mary what are the temperatures like in mid April? All things going the right
way (which with my luck, they wont) , I will be in England for a few days in
April, I'm worried sick about the weather and what clothes to pack (I barely
function in cold weather). I realise that weather patterns are changing but
if you could give me a bit of clue about what I can expect, I'd be most
grateful.

"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message


Mary what are the temperatures like in mid April? All things going the
right way (which with my luck, they wont) , I will be in England for a few
days in April, I'm worried sick about the weather and what clothes to pack
(I barely function in cold weather). I realise that weather patterns are
changing but if you could give me a bit of clue about what I can expect,
I'd be most grateful.

LOL!

There are no constants in England. Last April was very hot and dry, it broke
all records. We ate out (in the garden) every day and I had to water growing
seedlings frequently. The rest of the year was wetter than all records.

April is usually wet!

Then there's the problem of where in England (or other parts of UK) you are.
In the west it's usually wetter than in the east at all times of year. In
East Anglia it's usually windy at all times of year. If you're going there
(Suffolk, Norfolk, parts of Lincolnshire) take hat, gloves and scarf. It's
usually a couple of degrees cooler in Yorkshire than it is in London and on
the south coast it's warm even in winter, it's known as the English Riviera.
We were once in Bournemouth at Easter and it snowed (but hardly), to the
consternation of all the locals and especially the birds, who'd never seen
snow before. If you're on the Cumbrian fells it will be windy. If you're in
the Lake District expect rain.

For such a small land mass you'd think that there couldn't be such
variations but we heat up and cool down rapidly and are influenced by the
seas, especially the Gulf Stream. That makes it possible to grow fruit crops
in parts of Scotland which couldn't be considered in parts of England. It's
often said that we have a wonderful climate despite terrible weather :-)

If I were you I wouldn't worry about what to pack, I doubt that it will be
numbingly cold. I've never known that in April. It would help to know where
you'll be. Make sure you have an umbrella - then it will be nice and dry for
your stay :-) You shouldn't need clothing for Arctic conditions but
sun-bathing kit will be inappropriate too.

Oh - and don't rely on weather forecasts. They're not always wrong.

I'm serious.

Mary

Mary Fisher wrote:
"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message


Mary what are the temperatures like in mid April? All things going
the right way (which with my luck, they wont) , I will be in England
for a few days in April, I'm worried sick about the weather and what
clothes to pack (I barely function in cold weather). I realise that
weather patterns are changing but if you could give me a bit of clue
about what I can expect, I'd be most grateful.

LOL!

There are no constants in England. Last April was very hot and dry,
it broke all records. We ate out (in the garden) every day and I had
to water growing seedlings frequently. The rest of the year was
wetter than all records.
April is usually wet!

Then there's the problem of where in England (or other parts of UK)
you are. In the west it's usually wetter than in the east at all
times of year. In East Anglia it's usually windy at all times of
year. If you're going there (Suffolk, Norfolk, parts of Lincolnshire)
take hat, gloves and scarf. It's usually a couple of degrees cooler
in Yorkshire than it is in London and on the south coast it's warm
even in winter, it's known as the English Riviera. We were once in
Bournemouth at Easter and it snowed (but hardly), to the
consternation of all the locals and especially the birds, who'd never
seen snow before. If you're on the Cumbrian fells it will be windy.
If you're in the Lake District expect rain.
For such a small land mass you'd think that there couldn't be such
variations but we heat up and cool down rapidly and are influenced by
the seas, especially the Gulf Stream. That makes it possible to grow
fruit crops in parts of Scotland which couldn't be considered in
parts of England. It's often said that we have a wonderful climate
despite terrible weather :-)
If I were you I wouldn't worry about what to pack, I doubt that it
will be numbingly cold. I've never known that in April. It would help
to know where you'll be. Make sure you have an umbrella - then it
will be nice and dry for your stay :-) You shouldn't need clothing
for Arctic conditions but sun-bathing kit will be inappropriate too.

Oh - and don't rely on weather forecasts. They're not always wrong.

I'm serious.

I'm now seriously freaked out! But I do thank you for the information,
gives me something to mull over.
LOL my other problem is that there are no winter clothes in our shops as yet
and I most certainly will need to buy some.
I'll be in London for one day, then on to the Europe for 7 days, then back
to London, up to Scotland via Edinburgh via Stratford, York & Darlington,
back to London via Grasmere, Windermere, Chester, then 2 days in London,
then return home. A lot crammed into short time, that is of course if I
actually go. Although I booked last December, already my original tour of
Europe, has been cancelled, I'm booked on another tour, but who knows what
may happen.

"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message
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I'm now seriously freaked out!

Oh, I'm sorry, I hoped to be comforting :-(

But I do thank you for the information, gives me something to mull over.
LOL my other problem is that there are no winter clothes in our shops as
yet and I most certainly will need to buy some.

There are lots of clothes shops here, with very good prices.

I'm not much interested in clothes, I weat jeans or shorts and sweat shirts
or t shirts according to the weather. But a fortnight ago we were given six
days' notice of a daughter's wedding in Wales and I assumed I'd wear just
the Frock, a 1970s blue paisley cotton shirwaister which is wheeled out for
all such events. And I did wear it during the day. But I'd also gone into a
charity shop near home and bought lovely gold shirt, then when we were in
Wales another charity shop provided some stunning gold trousers which I had
to shorten. I looked a million dollars - to the astonishment of daughter -
at the evening meal for less than £8. Charity shops are wonderful and they
abound everywhere. Clothes are ready to wear, cleaned and pressed. They're
perfect for instant and appropriate clothing for any occasion.


I'll be in London for one day, then on to the Europe for 7 days, then back
to London, up to Scotland via Edinburgh via Stratford, York & Darlington,

That sounds like a railway timetable, are you stopping off at York? If so it
would be nice to meet you however briefly. I can't see that any tour would
include Darlington, it's not a sight-seeing place :-(

back to London via Grasmere, Windermere, Chester, then 2 days in London,
then return home. A lot crammed into short time,

It's a frightening itinerary! I really think that you'll be fine. If you
wear trousers pack them, have a jacket to hand and as long as you have
gloves, hat and scarf (and umbrella) in case it's too cold for you (I doubt
that it will be in April) then you'll be able to keep warm without packing
too much bulk.

that is of course if I actually go. Although I booked last December,
already my original tour of Europe, has been cancelled, I'm booked on
another tour, but who knows what may happen.

Well, of course the sky can fall on our heads at a moment's notice but most
of the time it doesn't :-)

I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay, it will be so different from anything you
know that you won't notice the weather. If there IS unusual weather while
you're here you'll be able to dine out on it for ever :-)

I'm still boring folk with What I Did When I Went To America to say nothing
of Our Times In Iceland. America was 1990 and 1993, Iceland was 1997 and
2000!

In July/August we're going on a cruise - to the Arctic (round Spitsbergen).
I'm not worrying about clothes though, except having something posh enough
to wear in the evenings :-)

And wondering about whether to buy a new camera ...

Mary

Mary Fisher wrote:
There are lots of clothes shops here, with very good prices.

Yeah I figured that, but with the itinerary I have, not sure if I will have
time to shop. :-)

I'm not much interested in clothes, I weat jeans or shorts and sweat
shirts or t shirts according to the weather. But a fortnight ago we
were given six days' notice of a daughter's wedding in Wales and I
assumed I'd wear just the Frock, a 1970s blue paisley cotton
shirwaister which is wheeled out for all such events. And I did wear
it during the day. But I'd also gone into a charity shop near home
and bought lovely gold shirt, then when we were in Wales another
charity shop provided some stunning gold trousers which I had to
shorten. I looked a million dollars - to the astonishment of daughter
- at the evening meal for less than £8. Charity shops are wonderful
and they abound everywhere. Clothes are ready to wear, cleaned and
pressed. They're perfect for instant and appropriate clothing for any
occasion.

LOL, I've spent many a $ in op shops. :-) Your outfit sounds great...6 days
notice? Goodness wish my daughters had done it so quick. :-) I would love to
go to Wales, my best friend who is flying over with me is Welsh, she's going
to Wales to catch up on friends, whilst I do my tours, them we will meet up
in London for the last 2 days...shopping!!!


I'll be in London for one day, then on to the Europe for 7 days,
then back to London, up to Scotland via Edinburgh via Stratford,
York & Darlington,

That sounds like a railway timetable, are you stopping off at York?
If so it would be nice to meet you however briefly. I can't see that
any tour would include Darlington, it's not a sight-seeing place :-(

Yes, according to my itinerary "our tour director takes us on a fascinating
walking tour including the city walls. the "shambles" and a hidden treasure!
Finally we will have a chance to visit the beautiful Minster
back to London via Grasmere, Windermere, Chester, then 2 days in
London, then return home. A lot crammed into short time,

It's a frightening itinerary! I really think that you'll be fine. If
you wear trousers pack them, have a jacket to hand and as long as you
have gloves, hat and scarf (and umbrella) in case it's too cold for
you (I doubt that it will be in April) then you'll be able to keep
warm without packing too much bulk.

I intend taking jeans and slacks, I've not worn a skirt or dress for 30 odd
years. Never thought of gloves and scarf. (hmm I wonder if my footie scarf
will do) ? :-D


that is of course if I actually go. Although I booked last December,
already my original tour of Europe, has been cancelled, I'm booked on
another tour, but who knows what may happen.

Well, of course the sky can fall on our heads at a moment's notice
but most of the time it doesn't :-)

I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay, it will be so different from
anything you know that you won't notice the weather. If there IS
unusual weather while you're here you'll be able to dine out on it
for ever :-)
I'm still boring folk with What I Did When I Went To America to say
nothing of Our Times In Iceland. America was 1990 and 1993, Iceland
was 1997 and 2000!

Heh, I doubt I will get the chance to bore anyone, they've all done it
before me. :-)

In July/August we're going on a cruise - to the Arctic (round
Spitsbergen). I'm not worrying about clothes though, except having
something posh enough to wear in the evenings :-)

Sounds good.

And wondering about whether to buy a new camera ...

A must!

"Marutchi" BarbaraH*REMOVE wrote in message
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Mary Fisher wrote:
There are lots of clothes shops here, with very good prices.

Yeah I figured that, but with the itinerary I have, not sure if I will
have time to shop. :-)

I'm not much interested in clothes, I weat jeans or shorts and sweat
shirts or t shirts according to the weather. But a fortnight ago we
were given six days' notice of a daughter's wedding in Wales and I
assumed I'd wear just the Frock, a 1970s blue paisley cotton
shirwaister which is wheeled out for all such events. And I did wear
it during the day. But I'd also gone into a charity shop near home
and bought lovely gold shirt, then when we were in Wales another
charity shop provided some stunning gold trousers which I had to
shorten. I looked a million dollars - to the astonishment of daughter
- at the evening meal for less than £8. Charity shops are wonderful
and they abound everywhere. Clothes are ready to wear, cleaned and
pressed. They're perfect for instant and appropriate clothing for any
occasion.

LOL, I've spent many a $ in op shops. :-) Your outfit sounds great...6
days notice? Goodness wish my daughters had done it so quick. :-)

They'd waited 25 years ... their son was the best man. He's 2 1/2 years olf
:-)

I would love to go to Wales, my best friend who is flying over with me is
Welsh, she's going to Wales to catch up on friends, whilst I do my tours,
them we will meet up in London for the last 2 days...shopping!!!

I hope you enjoy it. I hate shopping and can't bear London ... but that's
just me :-)


That sounds like a railway timetable, are you stopping off at York?
If so it would be nice to meet you however briefly. I can't see that
any tour would include Darlington, it's not a sight-seeing place :-(

Yes, according to my itinerary "our tour director takes us on a
fascinating walking tour including the city walls. the "shambles" and a
hidden treasure!

So you have no time to see the real non-touristy York!

Shambles (not The Shambles) is just a very narrow street. Full of shops:-)

....

I intend taking jeans and slacks, I've not worn a skirt or dress for 30
odd years. Never thought of gloves and scarf. (hmm I wonder if my footie
scarf will do) ? :-D

In England anything goes! If you keep your extremities warm you don't need
to worry about the rest of you - and scarves, gloves and hat of some kind
take very little room.




In July/August we're going on a cruise - to the Arctic (round
Spitsbergen). I'm not worrying about clothes though, except having
something posh enough to wear in the evenings :-)

Sounds good.

And wondering about whether to buy a new camera ...

A must!

That's what I keep telling myself!

There won't be many flowers but I'm hoping that we'll see at least the
outside of the seed bank. That's such an exciting and important project for
all plant lovers.

Do let me know when you expect to be in York.

Mary