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Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook
where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. -- June Hughes |
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On 16 Mar, 12:09, Martin wrote:
Until Sunday evening when snow is forecast until Wednesday Yep. It has gone very cold here in Manc this morning but now the wind is freezing. I'm only wearing a little jacket ... typical :o( |
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Shorts, sandels and T shirt all day again -
in Dorset's most suvverly village ;-) "La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 16 Mar, 12:09, Martin wrote: Until Sunday evening when snow is forecast until Wednesday Yep. It has gone very cold here in Manc this morning but now the wind is freezing. I'm only wearing a little jacket ... typical :o( |
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On 16 Mar, 14:22, "Keith \(Dorset\)"
wrote: Shorts, sandels and T shirt all day again - How cruel, how ... sob |
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On 16/3/07 14:22, in article , "Keith
(Dorset)" wrote: Shorts, sandels and T shirt all day again - in Dorset's most suvverly village ;-) snip Very sunny and warm here today - I hate to hear of it all disappearing! -- Sacha http://www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon http://www.discoverdartmoor.co.uk/ (remove weeds from address) |
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"June Hughes" wrote in message ... Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. -- June Hughes Still a lot of snow around but I heard a goose flying over the house a few minutes ago - there'll soon be huge flights of them honking their way north. Graham |
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On 16 Mar, 14:44, "graham" wrote:
Still a lot of snow around but I heard a goose flying over the house a few minutes ago - there'll soon be huge flights of them honking their way north. Where are you Graham? |
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"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... On 16 Mar, 14:44, "graham" wrote: Still a lot of snow around but I heard a goose flying over the house a few minutes ago - there'll soon be huge flights of them honking their way north. Where are you Graham? I'm a Brit living in western Canada. BTW - Did you know Yvonne Phillips of Phillips Planning Services? Graham |
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On 16 Mar, 14:55, "graham" wrote:
I'm a Brit living in western Canada. Lovely. I wondered where your goose came from :o) BTW - Did you know Yvonne Phillips of Phillips Planning Services? I've heard of the organisation but I don't know Yvonne - they're local to me aren't they?! What's the connection with you .....?! (Everybody this week is at mipim ...). |
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In message w3yKh.24884$DN.4071@pd7urf2no, graham
writes "June Hughes" wrote in message ... Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. -- June Hughes Still a lot of snow around but I heard a goose flying over the house a few minutes ago - there'll soon be huge flights of them honking their way north. Graham I forgot about the Canada geese. There is a flock ('gaggle' of geese?) near here and they were flying about in pairs this morning, honking away. Sometimes they stop all the traffic by walking in the road:) Fun! -- June Hughes |
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"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 16 Mar, 14:55, "graham" wrote: I'm a Brit living in western Canada. Lovely. I wondered where your goose came from :o) BTW - Did you know Yvonne Phillips of Phillips Planning Services? I've heard of the organisation but I don't know Yvonne - they're local to me aren't they?! What's the connection with you .....?! (Everybody this week is at mipim ...). Someone I went to school with, and from my village. She was a graduate of Manchester Uni (Town Planning) and operated a consultancy with her husband, based in Bedford. She died recently. Graham |
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"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 16 Mar, 12:09, Martin wrote: Until Sunday evening when snow is forecast until Wednesday Yep. It has gone very cold here in Manc this morning but now the wind is freezing. I'm only wearing a little jacket ... typical :o( are you connected to a wireless pc/laptop? |
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"June Hughes" wrote in message ... In message w3yKh.24884$DN.4071@pd7urf2no, graham writes Still a lot of snow around but I heard a goose flying over the house a few minutes ago - there'll soon be huge flights of them honking their way north. Graham I forgot about the Canada geese. There is a flock ('gaggle' of geese?) near here and they were flying about in pairs this morning, honking away. Sometimes they stop all the traffic by walking in the road:) Fun! -- I think so too but a lot stay in the city here and people complain about their droppings all over the pathways etc. Graham |
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On 16 Mar, 15:28, "graham" wrote:
Someone I went to school with, and from my village. She was a graduate of Manchester Uni (Town Planning) and operated a consultancy with her husband, based in Bedford. She died recently. Graham - I'm so sorry. I'll tell D my partner when he's back - he graduated from Mcr uni too. |
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On 16 Mar, 15:38, "Space" wrote:
are you connected to a wireless pc/laptop? Yeah. Are you going to tell me how to keep warm? |
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"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... On 16 Mar, 15:38, "Space" wrote: are you connected to a wireless pc/laptop? Yeah. Are you going to tell me how to keep warm? yep - if you are outdoors take the wireless kit indoors. if you are indoors turn up the heater / change the jacket! easy peasy lemon squeezy |
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June Hughes wrote:
Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. My house backs onto a school playing field.........but I'm in the middle of a housing estate. For the last 3 years, a pair of woodpeckers have strutted around in the field, just a few yards from my window. pic here taken last year...... http://www.blackberrymoon.co.uk/woodpecker/woodpecker Beautiful bird :) -- ßôyþëtë |
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writes June Hughes wrote: Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. My house backs onto a school playing field.........but I'm in the middle of a housing estate. For the last 3 years, a pair of woodpeckers have strutted around in the field, just a few yards from my window. pic here taken last year...... http://www.blackberrymoon.co.uk/woodpecker/woodpecker Beautiful bird :) Aren't they? And the way they fly in that fluttery, fussy, short-lived sort of way is a delight. -- June Hughes |
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Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us.
Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! Regards, Keith "June Hughes" wrote in message ... Spring is just about to arrive.! I saw a water vole down by the brook where I walk out dog this morning. (Before someone says it may have been a rat, it was not, although I believe water voles are distantly related to rats but have chubby little faces and shorter tails). It dashed off up the bank when it saw me then re-appeared briefly before scurrying away to hide. We knew they were back a couple of years ago but it's the first time I have seen one. Then to my delight, there was a woodpecker not ten yards away on the grass. It was only a common woodpecker but all the same, it is exciting to see one so close. Perhaps you think this is very childish but it has brought me great pleasure this morning. Makes you forget all you troubles for a while. -- June Hughes |
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"Keith (Dorset)" wrote in message ... Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us. Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! Regards, Keith Same here, miserable, dark, cold and damp. We have had a good run mind, and I have finished clearing out the front corner of the garden. Mike www.farend.org.uk |
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On 17 Mar, 09:32, "Keith \(Dorset\)"
wrote: Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us. Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! tee hee hee The sun is really trying to poke through, as if someone up there is switching it on and off. My boy's 12 today and the weather is the last of his worries. Happy St Patrick's day folks. Cheers ;o) |
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"La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 17 Mar, 09:32, "Keith \(Dorset\)" wrote: Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us. Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! tee hee hee The sun is really trying to poke through, as if someone up there is switching it on and off. My boy's 12 today and the weather is the last of his worries. Happy St Patrick's day folks. Cheers ;o) Wish him Happy Birthday please. Our Grandson is 12 on the 25th but we will be away in the sunshine. Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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writes On 17/3/07 09:37, in article , "Muddymike" wrote: "Keith (Dorset)" wrote in message ... Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us. Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! Regards, Keith Same here, miserable, dark, cold and damp. We have had a good run mind, and I have finished clearing out the front corner of the garden. It's threatening and cloudy here but with glimmers of sun and an energetic north west wind, and that is COLD! Slightly dull here in London (was lovely at 7am) but not at all cold. I don't notice the cold so much so others may differ. -- June Hughes |
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On 17 Mar, 11:08, "'Mike'" wrote:
Wish him Happy Birthday please. Our Grandson is 12 on the 25th but we will be away in the sunshine. I did and thank you Mike! Wonderful day we've all had. Today we're seeing again all the weathers imaginable. Just hailed really bad and now we've got glorious sunshine. We talked about the Isle of White last night - about 10 years ago we hired a lovely cottage in Bonchurch, right by the beach and we're thinking of doing this again. We remembered trying to keep the children awake under a blanket in the garden in complete silence, waiting to see the badgers coming for the food we'd left. When they did arrive, the kids were fast asleep ... :o)) We'll have to pay you a visit - that island holds many great memories to us! |
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"La Puce" wrote in message oups.com... On 17 Mar, 11:08, "'Mike'" wrote: Wish him Happy Birthday please. Our Grandson is 12 on the 25th but we will be away in the sunshine. I did and thank you Mike! Wonderful day we've all had. Today we're seeing again all the weathers imaginable. Just hailed really bad and now we've got glorious sunshine. We talked about the Isle of White last night - about 10 years ago we hired a lovely cottage in Bonchurch, right by the beach and we're thinking of doing this again. We remembered trying to keep the children awake under a blanket in the garden in complete silence, waiting to see the badgers coming for the food we'd left. When they did arrive, the kids were fast asleep ... :o)) We'll have to pay you a visit - that island holds many great memories to us! Certainly a magical place :-)) I left the Island to join the 'Rat Race' on the mainland :-(( in the very late 1950's. Dropped 5 ranks in the Civil Service in 1972 to return :-)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Two of my children have never left the Island, two have left and are trying to get back :-) That cottage on Bonchurch shoreline are magical. I did know someone who owned one, but that was a long time ago. Let's know when you are coming. Look forward to seeing you. Mike -- .................................................. .............. The Royal Naval Electrical Branch Association. 'THE' Association if you served in the Electrical Branch of the Royal Navy www.rneba.org.uk |
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"'Mike'" wrote in message ... "La Puce" wrote in message ups.com... On 17 Mar, 09:32, "Keith \(Dorset\)" wrote: Thanks Manc - you have sent the weather to us. Blinkin chilly down here today - so the shorts, tee shirt etc. go into the wash!!! -- ........Lovely here in sunny Lincolnshire...Have just found 7 lots of frogspawn ....It's official !!!!!! Spring is here............I hope.. Pam |
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