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Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-30 22:10:04
Could you do what we did and ask to speak to a Dr over the phone Ollie? Would they push your appt forwards or did we just get lucky?
Could you do what we did and ask to speak to a Dr over the phone Ollie? Would they push your appt forwards or did we just get lucky?
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2015-05-30 22:05:10
We were going to travel to a pet shop about 30 miles away yesterday, but when we phoned up the only dwarf hamster they had was a Winter White, and I've been after a Roborovski for ages. Every time we've been to that pet shop they've had Robos in, so I was gutted! We tried a different pet shop about 20 miles away that has never had dwarves in before, and they had two Robos left! When we got there one had been bought, so there was just one! Talk about lucky So we brought little Mae home. Now, Robos are the smallest of the dwarf hamsters, averaging at about 4 - 5cm body length. They are also INCREDIBLY fast, and many people say they can't be handled or tamed. Well, Mae is hand-tamed - *if* you are fast enough to keep hold of her!! S...
We were going to travel to a pet shop about 30 miles away yesterday, but when we phoned up the only dwarf hamster they had was a Winter White, and I've been after a Roborovski for ages. Every time we've been to that pet shop they've had Robos in, so I was gutted! We tried a different pet shop about 20 miles away that has never had dwarves in before, and they had two Robos left! When we got there one had been bought, so there was just one! Talk about lucky So we brought little Mae home. Now, Robos are the smallest of the dwarf hamsters, averaging at about 4 - 5cm body length. They are also INCREDIBLY fast, and many people say they can't be handled or tamed. Well, Mae is hand-tamed - *if* you are fast enough to keep hold of her!! S...
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-30 21:59:31
Aw thanks CC She's spent the last 3 hours on 'her' camping chair! I didn't expect her to use it, but she loves it - only just fits though! Also the other day we bought dog bubbles (peach flavoured, although didn't taste ANYTHING like peach to me!!). Kasper wasn't really that fussed about them, but Zoey went craaazy...I think we've found a new way to tire her out when it's raining outside
Aw thanks CC She's spent the last 3 hours on 'her' camping chair! I didn't expect her to use it, but she loves it - only just fits though! Also the other day we bought dog bubbles (peach flavoured, although didn't taste ANYTHING like peach to me!!). Kasper wasn't really that fussed about them, but Zoey went craaazy...I think we've found a new way to tire her out when it's raining outside
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2015-05-30 21:56:28
I've been sleeping so much ever since, got 12 hours last night and just woke up from a nap! *yawn* When we spoke to our worker about it a few months ago she said they could give me sleeping pills for when my mood was up, but they never have. The med I'm on now usually knocks me out a good 12+ hours a night, but it did nothing when I was high. I should probably bother my GP about it next time
I've been sleeping so much ever since, got 12 hours last night and just woke up from a nap! *yawn* When we spoke to our worker about it a few months ago she said they could give me sleeping pills for when my mood was up, but they never have. The med I'm on now usually knocks me out a good 12+ hours a night, but it did nothing when I was high. I should probably bother my GP about it next time
Posted by Red in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-30 21:53:42
The really good pet shop we went to yesterday takes in animals to rehome whenever they can (each time we've been there have been animals they've rescued, and the place is only tiny). Yesterday there were three rats in a Jenny Rat cage, one huuuge male and two smaller ones. They were old and ill, one poor boy was very scrawny, shuffly and semi-bald. Vet had him on anti-biotics and anti-inflammotaries. Pet shop owner said she will keep them until they're ready for rehoming.
The really good pet shop we went to yesterday takes in animals to rehome whenever they can (each time we've been there have been animals they've rescued, and the place is only tiny). Yesterday there were three rats in a Jenny Rat cage, one huuuge male and two smaller ones. They were old and ill, one poor boy was very scrawny, shuffly and semi-bald. Vet had him on anti-biotics and anti-inflammotaries. Pet shop owner said she will keep them until they're ready for rehoming.
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-30 21:50:51
Have you got to wait for someone specific to do the injection Ollie? I know that our GPs don't all do joint injections (making an assumption there) so it can take a while unfortunately. Now that you know your GP will do a telephone appointment you need to use that again Red. If you speak to the doctor they will force book the appointment in if they think it's necessary. Some receptionists do seem to think they are in control (and the doctors are often happy to let them think that). I hope he feels better soon.
Have you got to wait for someone specific to do the injection Ollie? I know that our GPs don't all do joint injections (making an assumption there) so it can take a while unfortunately. Now that you know your GP will do a telephone appointment you need to use that again Red. If you speak to the doctor they will force book the appointment in if they think it's necessary. Some receptionists do seem to think they are in control (and the doctors are often happy to let them think that). I hope he feels better soon.
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2015-05-30 21:48:49
Went to a food festival today...which was quite funny, as there weren't many food stalls and some of the food was very mediocre! We got a garlic & cheese flatbread that was really disgusting, although the giant cookie stand was *awesome*! They were very soft and cakey; expensive at £1 each though! Lyle and our friend got these fruit / chocolate animals. They were really cute looking, even if the thought of fruit and chocolate does make me feel sick! Lyle got the mouse (pear) and our friend got the banana (dog)!
Went to a food festival today...which was quite funny, as there weren't many food stalls and some of the food was very mediocre! We got a garlic & cheese flatbread that was really disgusting, although the giant cookie stand was *awesome*! They were very soft and cakey; expensive at £1 each though! Lyle and our friend got these fruit / chocolate animals. They were really cute looking, even if the thought of fruit and chocolate does make me feel sick! Lyle got the mouse (pear) and our friend got the banana (dog)!
Posted by Kateb in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-30 21:45:27
Beauty is in her genes!!
Beauty is in her genes!!
Posted by Kateb in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-30 21:42:13
You should tune the piano accordingly and if they complain tell them it'll be perfect as long as the choir is trained in Tae Kwan Do and they are accompanied a regular siren. Must've been very frustrating - how about ear plugs next time! I have nowhere to put a rat cage, and it breaks my heart when they're sick and they die so young. I'll just have to get my 'fix' from others pets!
You should tune the piano accordingly and if they complain tell them it'll be perfect as long as the choir is trained in Tae Kwan Do and they are accompanied a regular siren. Must've been very frustrating - how about ear plugs next time! I have nowhere to put a rat cage, and it breaks my heart when they're sick and they die so young. I'll just have to get my 'fix' from others pets!
Posted by chief chicken in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-30 18:25:41
Lord, are you in a lot of pain, Ollie? That's dreadful to make you wait so long for analgesia. I hope you're feeling better.
Lord, are you in a lot of pain, Ollie? That's dreadful to make you wait so long for analgesia. I hope you're feeling better.
Posted by chief chicken in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-30 18:22:54
And she looks so relaxed and happy; you've done wonders with her, Red!
And she looks so relaxed and happy; you've done wonders with her, Red!
Posted by chief chicken in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2015-05-30 18:21:09
Wonderful - I hope you're feeling rested. Can they not give you some sleeping pills for those times, or do they clash with the other bits you're on?
Wonderful - I hope you're feeling rested. Can they not give you some sleeping pills for those times, or do they clash with the other bits you're on?
Posted by chief chicken in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-29 18:31:17
Gets better: turned up to tune at a school again today only to be confronted with a junior Tae Kwan Do club. 'But we won't disturb you, ' he said as the brats were 'HAAAA'ing and grunting away...
Gets better: turned up to tune at a school again today only to be confronted with a junior Tae Kwan Do club. 'But we won't disturb you, ' he said as the brats were 'HAAAA'ing and grunting away...
Posted by ollie in UK in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-29 09:16:25
Things haven't changed. More than 20 years since I retired from NHS. The receptionists even then were in control of my patient's appointments. I would request my ladies came again in a couple of weeks but if "their" list was full they would be given one for the following week. Now that just will not do in midwifery. I would rant and rave at them but all I got back was "Well that's how many we can get on the computer" I could not persuade then to reprogramme the poot! So I told my ladies to just turn up and don't bother reporting to reception, or I would do a home visit instead. I have tremendous probs now with my own appointments. Have just waited five weeks for one that needed a pain killing injection.
Things haven't changed. More than 20 years since I retired from NHS. The receptionists even then were in control of my patient's appointments. I would request my ladies came again in a couple of weeks but if "their" list was full they would be given one for the following week. Now that just will not do in midwifery. I would rant and rave at them but all I got back was "Well that's how many we can get on the computer" I could not persuade then to reprogramme the poot! So I told my ladies to just turn up and don't bother reporting to reception, or I would do a home visit instead. I have tremendous probs now with my own appointments. Have just waited five weeks for one that needed a pain killing injection.
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-29 05:21:30
Oh, and just for comparison...on the left, taken two days ago. On the right, January 2013 :) How did she wind up so beautiful??
Oh, and just for comparison...on the left, taken two days ago. On the right, January 2013 :) How did she wind up so beautiful??
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-29 05:19:12
I've been working with Zoey for a month or so on her staying on the couch whilst I train Kasper on the floor. Zoey has really poor impulse control, so we had to start out very easy and reward her every few seconds...she's getting really good though Here she is on the couch whilst I work with Kasper, waving his left paw "Can you do it again?" Zoey looking *very* serious as Lyle gives her some love! Lyle's grandparents bought us a camping chair each for Lyle's birthday. I bought a small dog bed from the pet shop (it matches our other round one ) as the camping chair's material was slippy. Now Zoey loves going up there! I think, maybe, Zoey is happy...? Nah, maybe not...
I've been working with Zoey for a month or so on her staying on the couch whilst I train Kasper on the floor. Zoey has really poor impulse control, so we had to start out very easy and reward her every few seconds...she's getting really good though Here she is on the couch whilst I work with Kasper, waving his left paw "Can you do it again?" Zoey looking *very* serious as Lyle gives her some love! Lyle's grandparents bought us a camping chair each for Lyle's birthday. I bought a small dog bed from the pet shop (it matches our other round one ) as the camping chair's material was slippy. Now Zoey loves going up there! I think, maybe, Zoey is happy...? Nah, maybe not...
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-29 05:14:42
Hahaha, yes, they're definitely vegans...apart from their chicken / lamb kibble, sliced ham, chicken feet and numerous meaty treats They do eat a lot of fruit and vegetables though...well Kasper does, Zoey will stretch to eating carrots but that's about it rant: Lyle needed a GP appt, so phoned up about a week ago to book one. The closest he could get was two weeks away, and the receptionist constantly got very uppity that he should go to a different surgery, one that's 6 miles away...despite Lyle saying he couldn't drive The only way she would shut up was when he said he was a full time carer! He phoned up yesterday to ask if there were any sooner appts as he's getting worse, and the receptionist said she could get a Dr to call...
Hahaha, yes, they're definitely vegans...apart from their chicken / lamb kibble, sliced ham, chicken feet and numerous meaty treats They do eat a lot of fruit and vegetables though...well Kasper does, Zoey will stretch to eating carrots but that's about it rant: Lyle needed a GP appt, so phoned up about a week ago to book one. The closest he could get was two weeks away, and the receptionist constantly got very uppity that he should go to a different surgery, one that's 6 miles away...despite Lyle saying he couldn't drive The only way she would shut up was when he said he was a full time carer! He phoned up yesterday to ask if there were any sooner appts as he's getting worse, and the receptionist said she could get a Dr to call...
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2015-05-29 05:13:08
best: I slept!!!! Three days no sleep then I got 6 hours kip last night... :)
best: I slept!!!! Three days no sleep then I got 6 hours kip last night... :)
Posted by Red in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-29 05:12:35
I really want rats again, but we don't have a suitable cage...and let's face it, we have enough large pets. Or pets full stop I had a dream the other night that we had a rat that gave birth to Himalayan babies...oshhgk *drool* Are your ears ringing now CC?!
I really want rats again, but we don't have a suitable cage...and let's face it, we have enough large pets. Or pets full stop I had a dream the other night that we had a rat that gave birth to Himalayan babies...oshhgk *drool* Are your ears ringing now CC?!
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2015-05-29 05:10:26
Thanks Lynn! I love taking beach photos when it's sunny
Thanks Lynn! I love taking beach photos when it's sunny
Posted by chief chicken in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-28 17:10:20
I think you should give in to your urges and get a rat...the cats would think you'd bought them a telly! Glad you had a lovely time. Conversely...I had to WORK and while I was tuning in the school, the secretary came in and said the man had come to test the fire alarms but she was sure it wouldn't disturb me. No, the fire alarm ringing 26 times for a minute at a time is just PERFECT for tuning a piano. So what I've been up to is successfully fighting the urge to strangle people...
I think you should give in to your urges and get a rat...the cats would think you'd bought them a telly! Glad you had a lovely time. Conversely...I had to WORK and while I was tuning in the school, the secretary came in and said the man had come to test the fire alarms but she was sure it wouldn't disturb me. No, the fire alarm ringing 26 times for a minute at a time is just PERFECT for tuning a piano. So what I've been up to is successfully fighting the urge to strangle people...
Posted by Kateb in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-27 22:46:00
We were going to play crazy golf but Caitlyn didn't want to, so we went to Umberslade Farm. It was really nice - just the right size and number of animals, pigs, calves, sheep, goats - the usual. There was also a small animal barn and the kids (and me!) could hold rabbits, chicks, guinea pigs and rats!! It was so lovely to be able to snuggle a rat again - didn't want to give her back. I did wonder about how the animals felt about being passed around a load of kids, but they didn't seem stressed and the guy changed them around frequently.
We were going to play crazy golf but Caitlyn didn't want to, so we went to Umberslade Farm. It was really nice - just the right size and number of animals, pigs, calves, sheep, goats - the usual. There was also a small animal barn and the kids (and me!) could hold rabbits, chicks, guinea pigs and rats!! It was so lovely to be able to snuggle a rat again - didn't want to give her back. I did wonder about how the animals felt about being passed around a load of kids, but they didn't seem stressed and the guy changed them around frequently.
Posted by LynnW in Post Yer Pics! on 2015-05-27 17:12:57
Great pictures as usual, Red. I like the one of your Dad looking out to sea.
Great pictures as usual, Red. I like the one of your Dad looking out to sea.
Posted by Red in What ya been up to? on 2015-05-25 20:48:03
Had a fun day today, my parents came just after dinner and we went to the zoo. My nana was with them which was an *awesome* surprise! They were impressed with the zoo too. Afterwards we popped into the farm village, had a mooch around the shop and tried to play crazy golf (but it shut in 15 mins so no time - booo!) Then we went out for an delicious meal and had a wander down the prom and beaches - perfect day
Had a fun day today, my parents came just after dinner and we went to the zoo. My nana was with them which was an *awesome* surprise! They were impressed with the zoo too. Afterwards we popped into the farm village, had a mooch around the shop and tried to play crazy golf (but it shut in 15 mins so no time - booo!) Then we went out for an delicious meal and had a wander down the prom and beaches - perfect day
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2015-05-25 20:44:23
Some pics from a stroll along the prom today :) The weather turned gorgeous! Dad looking out to sea
Some pics from a stroll along the prom today :) The weather turned gorgeous! Dad looking out to sea
Posted by Red in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-25 20:43:16
Are there five lazy male rats living there too CC?! My dad really liked the Golden Pheasants, and has set me onto researching their requirements - watch this space ;) Dad in the meerkat bubble His reaction when a girl appeared next to him HAHAHHA Can you see the baby lemur hanging to the adults' belly? Lyle, me and my mum!
Are there five lazy male rats living there too CC?! My dad really liked the Golden Pheasants, and has set me onto researching their requirements - watch this space ;) Dad in the meerkat bubble His reaction when a girl appeared next to him HAHAHHA Can you see the baby lemur hanging to the adults' belly? Lyle, me and my mum!
Posted by chief chicken in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-25 12:47:16
Post me the bat and a few ducklings. And the rat enclosure looks a bit like some corners of my house. MOST corners of my house...
Post me the bat and a few ducklings. And the rat enclosure looks a bit like some corners of my house. MOST corners of my house...
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-25 03:05:11
Yeah, I usually end up buying all sorts of things I 'need' to up the price for delivery!
Yeah, I usually end up buying all sorts of things I 'need' to up the price for delivery!
Posted by Red in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-25 03:04:31
It was really, really good. I thought the rat habitat was such a cool idea, and the rats will love all the climbing and hidey places! Can't wait to go again tomorrow
It was really, really good. I thought the rat habitat was such a cool idea, and the rats will love all the climbing and hidey places! Can't wait to go again tomorrow
Posted by Red in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-25 03:03:37
Thanks Kate ! Ahahaha CC, there is one chicken foot left for Zoey, but we haven't told her about it...maybe I should wrap it up and give it to Lyle as a belated gift?! I am just amazed the ring actually fit - I bought a ribbon so that he could tie it around his neck / wrist in case it didn't!!
Thanks Kate ! Ahahaha CC, there is one chicken foot left for Zoey, but we haven't told her about it...maybe I should wrap it up and give it to Lyle as a belated gift?! I am just amazed the ring actually fit - I bought a ribbon so that he could tie it around his neck / wrist in case it didn't!!
Posted by chief chicken in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-24 13:38:29
...but Lyle still didn't get any chicken's feet. Poor Lyle... The ring is brilliant - I'e never seen anything like it before (and as you know, I've seen a fair few rings...) and I bet you never see another one!
...but Lyle still didn't get any chicken's feet. Poor Lyle... The ring is brilliant - I'e never seen anything like it before (and as you know, I've seen a fair few rings...) and I bet you never see another one!
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-23 22:58:30
I see - I thought maybe it was some sort of processing! (Have you not told Cleo she's herbivore - if she doesn't know then what's a pig to do!) Until Kasper finds something dead in a field, then he totally goes against his beliefs!!
I see - I thought maybe it was some sort of processing! (Have you not told Cleo she's herbivore - if she doesn't know then what's a pig to do!) Until Kasper finds something dead in a field, then he totally goes against his beliefs!!
Posted by Kateb in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-23 22:55:43
Yes, they brought that in recently - and you have to spend a fair amount to get free delivery, but it's worth saving up your order and getting it all at once. I order Cats Best cat litter which alone isn't enough, but I can always waste money on cat toys and odds and sods!
Yes, they brought that in recently - and you have to spend a fair amount to get free delivery, but it's worth saving up your order and getting it all at once. I order Cats Best cat litter which alone isn't enough, but I can always waste money on cat toys and odds and sods!
Posted by Kateb in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-23 22:53:08
What fantastic presents!! I love the ring, and Lyle looked thrilled! Happy birthday to them both!! xx
What fantastic presents!! I love the ring, and Lyle looked thrilled! Happy birthday to them both!! xx
Posted by Kateb in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-23 22:49:58
Wow, it looks like a great zoo! The snow leopards are beautiful, and the rodent enclosures are really inventive! How refreshing to see somewhere so different.
Wow, it looks like a great zoo! The snow leopards are beautiful, and the rodent enclosures are really inventive! How refreshing to see somewhere so different.
Posted by Red in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-23 21:41:38
Happy 5 year old dog :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLRyUxyUro&feature=youtu.be
Happy 5 year old dog :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtLRyUxyUro&feature=youtu.be
Posted by Red in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-23 21:24:01
May as well do the Kasper photos now, Lyle is finishing a level on his game! "Hey guys, I heard it was my birthday too..." Treat toy number 1! Treat toy number 2 Cheap squeaky toy (which amazingly hasn't been destroyed) Long dog :) He can fly!!!
May as well do the Kasper photos now, Lyle is finishing a level on his game! "Hey guys, I heard it was my birthday too..." Treat toy number 1! Treat toy number 2 Cheap squeaky toy (which amazingly hasn't been destroyed) Long dog :) He can fly!!!
Posted by Red in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-23 21:10:27
I have a video of some of the animals which I will try post tomorrow too :)
I have a video of some of the animals which I will try post tomorrow too :)
Posted by Red in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-23 21:09:15
Can you spot the ducklings?! Meerkat spotting! The snow leopards which had not one but THREE enclosures connected so they had loads of room In the walkway behind them Tunnel connecting two monkey enclosures Gigantic crane The lemurs were awesome!!! They were so used to people and just strolled past you. The babies were utterly adorable, so so small and cute! Also hilarious to watch and just full of boundless energy and totally mischievous. "Omg too many babies!!" Such little cuties I really liked him / her
Can you spot the ducklings?! Meerkat spotting! The snow leopards which had not one but THREE enclosures connected so they had loads of room In the walkway behind them Tunnel connecting two monkey enclosures Gigantic crane The lemurs were awesome!!! They were so used to people and just strolled past you. The babies were utterly adorable, so so small and cute! Also hilarious to watch and just full of boundless energy and totally mischievous. "Omg too many babies!!" Such little cuties I really liked him / her
Posted by Red in Wildlife park / zoo day! on 2015-05-23 21:05:57
We went to a small zoo today that is just 5 miles from our house. It's crazy close! It was awesome, after we'd been round we bought season tickets it was so good The animals all had really cool enclosures, seemed very happy and content and it was just an all-round good place. So good in fact that Lyle has asked my parents if we can all go again on Monday!! (there are so many photos...I've cut down from like 60! ) In the first room there were lots of different bugs, crabs, birds, tortoises, reptiles and amphibians. The birds were flying free and there were numerous bats dangling from the ceiling! This was the harvest mice enclosure. It was probably 5 foot tall, 2 foot wide? It was humongous for harvest mice! The ra...
We went to a small zoo today that is just 5 miles from our house. It's crazy close! It was awesome, after we'd been round we bought season tickets it was so good The animals all had really cool enclosures, seemed very happy and content and it was just an all-round good place. So good in fact that Lyle has asked my parents if we can all go again on Monday!! (there are so many photos...I've cut down from like 60! ) In the first room there were lots of different bugs, crabs, birds, tortoises, reptiles and amphibians. The birds were flying free and there were numerous bats dangling from the ceiling! This was the harvest mice enclosure. It was probably 5 foot tall, 2 foot wide? It was humongous for harvest mice! The ra...
Posted by Red in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-23 20:58:05
It's a riiiing :) Not an engagement ring exactly as we have no plans to get married...but it means the same to us. I guess a commitment ring? It's of a games controller, as Lyle is a huge gaming nerd. It also happens to be the control of the first console he ever played, which is awesome ^__^ I'll try get a better photo up soon. It's really chunky and well made. Totally worth the wait! Opening his presents The very first time he saw the ring hehe! Kasper's very own package from my mum and dad! They got him a 'Kasper dog' card Yes, I am cruel. Even on his birthday. They each had an awesome day! I have loads more pics to post; I'll start a new thread with the zoo pics from today, and ...
It's a riiiing :) Not an engagement ring exactly as we have no plans to get married...but it means the same to us. I guess a commitment ring? It's of a games controller, as Lyle is a huge gaming nerd. It also happens to be the control of the first console he ever played, which is awesome ^__^ I'll try get a better photo up soon. It's really chunky and well made. Totally worth the wait! Opening his presents The very first time he saw the ring hehe! Kasper's very own package from my mum and dad! They got him a 'Kasper dog' card Yes, I am cruel. Even on his birthday. They each had an awesome day! I have loads more pics to post; I'll start a new thread with the zoo pics from today, and ...
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2015-05-23 20:51:20
Non-birthday things, Zoey gets some of Kasper's celebratory ham and some after walk rolls :)
Non-birthday things, Zoey gets some of Kasper's celebratory ham and some after walk rolls :)
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-23 20:49:16
Well, I didn't want to say anything but Kasper and Zoey are vegans, so...
Well, I didn't want to say anything but Kasper and Zoey are vegans, so...
Posted by chief chicken in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2015-05-23 15:09:02
Now now, you shouldn't force your views on your pets...if she doesn't WANT to be a veggie...
Now now, you shouldn't force your views on your pets...if she doesn't WANT to be a veggie...
Posted by chief chicken in HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Lyle and Kasper! on 2015-05-23 15:07:25
Happy birthdays, Lyle and Kaspar...Lyle, I'm so sorry she doesn't love you enough to give you chicken's feet... Well, don't keep us in suspenders - WHAT IS IT?????
Happy birthdays, Lyle and Kaspar...Lyle, I'm so sorry she doesn't love you enough to give you chicken's feet... Well, don't keep us in suspenders - WHAT IS IT?????
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about the cam:
Hopefully you can see Milly, Tilly and Penny going about their chicken life in the coop! (Milly is the big fat white hen - sadly no longer with us, Penny is the cowardly chicken and Tilly is the ruler of the roost!)
history:I first had the idea for a live streaming online webcam in our chicken coop sometime around the summer of 2005. I did a bit of research and after some failed attempts with a USB webcam (too many wires in the chicken pen!) I saved up and bought an indoor wireless IP cam from ebay for around £100. It was cheap and quite basic, but it did more or less what I wanted, and formed the basis of the early days of the webcam. Unfortunately, as it was an indoor camera, it started playing up after a few weeks outside - I couldn't really complain as it had been out in wind rain and snow! With the help of my wonderful new henpals I was able to purchase a whole new cam system - a proper outdoor CCD camera which was even submersible in water! The upgrade was originally suggested by the Vasalini (of Vasalini's chickens fame) and took place on 12/03/06
The new camera provides a much clearer picture, and the new images are extremely high quality. The system is also running much faster and is a lot closer to the true streaming that I originally envisaged. Of course if you want faster streaming, you have to sacrifice picture size and quality, but hopefully I have struck a happy medium.
The original hencam was an IP cam which connected wirelessly to my wifi network which gave it access via ftp to the webserver serving these pages via my adsl connection. Thankfully the new camera is much more stable and gives a much nicer view.
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My bandwidth limit and PC use can slow the hens upload speed sometimes but hopefully this should get better as I upgrade various components of the system. Hencam is very thankful for the help and support of Exa Networks - thanks to them you can see these pages, and their technology has enabled our fastest, smoothest and best high-quality webcam images yet - I hope you notice the improvement! The streaming technology used is cutting-edge, and made possible by those great people at www.camstreams.com - if you need to stream anything, they are the guys to talk to! The first upgrade I was able to carry out was a large IR lamp in the coop, so you can still see the hens even in pitch blackness! You can watch them sleep, it's amazing how they seem to grab the odd forty winks in little naps through the night. If you have any technical questions regarding the setup, please feel free to email me and I'll provide you with as much info as possible. I've already helped several would-be webcam users get started which has been great fun! Thank you to earthcam who made hencam one of their top ten webcams of the week, they are (in their own words) "chosen by EarthCam based on quality of image, uniqueness of content and overall technical achievements in webcam technology" - whoo many thanks for the award! We were listed just below the Olympics!!! :)
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