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Posted by leevaux in Lets have a laugh each day on 2010-09-03 07:19:38
Nice one NN

Posted by Red in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-02 22:22:11
Yep their eyes are on stalks - if you look real close at a snail you will see the black dots which are their pupils! And yes they sleep inside their shell most of the time for safety, although Sid used to get lazy and leave himself hanging out sometimes :)

Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-02 21:48:27
I got home from work yesterday, ate a big bowl of the lovely stew hubby had made, and within half an hour was in the loo, and spent the next 2 hours in and out, culminating in the emptying of my stomach. Went to bed, slept fitfully, stayed in bed today too. The kids were outside playing football again too, so I'm terrified that the sickness was because of that (stress induced), and not a stomach virus. But i had felt rough in the day so I hope it was 'proper' illness! I feel so fed up about being so stressed over some kids kicking a ball about. What is more normal for boys to do?! I've got to find a way past it but don't know how just yet.

Posted by Kateb in Emergency contact info on 2010-09-02 21:36:54
Thanks Neil. Hopefully it will NEVER be needed, but its good to have just in case!

Posted by Kateb in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-09-02 21:35:45
That's a complicated one TM!! When my mom got married my stepfather had 5 kids; his daughter was the eldest, then there were four boys. I fitted right in the middle of the four boys, one was 6 months older, one was 6 months younger. They were allowed to do whatever they wanted, I had to be in by 10pm. I hated it.

Posted by Kateb in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-02 21:30:37
They look great! Is it true that their eyes are on the end of the stalks, or is that a fallacy? Do they sleep inside their shells? Do they come to you when you put your hand in (do they know their names?!) Lotsa questions!!!!

Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 21:27:07
CC said "The more you knit, the easier it'd be...you have to admit that TBII wasn't a tenth of the trauma that TBI was!" I have to admit that you're right, but maybe that's because #1 was sooooooooo bad, not because #2 was better!! My attention span is very short - I get bored too easily!

Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 21:23:59
Yes, lovely pictures! How lovely to go on holiday and be the only people around. Ultimate peace!

Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 20:17:35
Oh Bless him, youngest son don't look none to pleased Lee, The bridge one is real nice.

Posted by nanny north in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-02 19:55:53
I made some banana chutney today, I found the recipe on the Cottage smallholder site. I was a tad unsure about it so only made half the amount. It is real scrummy, I got Grandad North to have a taste tonight and he is real pleased. It is supposed to be even better after a month. So that's my best for today.

Posted by nanny north in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-02 19:49:33
Ha ha they do ok for eats that's for sure !!!

Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 19:48:01
Oh I spot another picture it is nice to see you both. My your son is already taller than Sara he looks a smashing lad Lee. The horses certainly looked friendly enough. It is a beautiful part of the country and so nice and green.

Posted by nanny north in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-02 19:45:43
I got a little rant today. I was in a rush to make a green salad as the lasagne was ready to serve and I cut right through my thumb nail into the flesh below. Oh my it hurt so much I felt sick. It still hurts like heck. I got it plastered up nice and tight, it was a real sharp knife so hopefully it will knit together real quick. I did well though and didn't bleed on the lettuce !!!

Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 19:40:00
Lovely pictures Lee, I love the horse it is a beautiful colour. There certainly is a lot of water about.

Posted by leevaux in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-02 19:14:17
Some pictures of our stay in the New Forest.

Posted by chief chicken in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-02 17:53:44
They eat far more healthily than I do!

Posted by nanny north in Lets have a laugh each day on 2010-09-01 21:54:52
Here is one for F1 fans.........only funny if you saw Sundays race

Posted by nanny north in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-01 21:50:29
You can just see the stripes starting to come through on their shells now. They have a large piece of courgette that has turned into a marrow. sweet potato, Cos leaves and an apple today.

Posted by nanny north in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-01 21:46:43
No I dont use any thing on their shells but clean tepid water CC. They certainly are much more shiny that Fluffy was, although they are a different breed to him so I don't know if that makes a difference.

Posted by nanny north in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-01 21:43:13
Hi Red, I use one of those microfibre cloths on the glass every day with just plain water and remove any poo or past it food. Then once a week they come out and have a nice tepid bath under the tap and they have some time out on their bubble wrap mat. I take all their food and cuttles out and give the substrate a good riddle through. I replace the grape vine cuttings I give them to hide under and lightly scrub the cuttles. I only replace the substrate every six to eight weeks. I don't over wet the viv so it doesn't get sloppy so stays fresh longer. I do give them a warm water misting every day, but not a heavy spray. I hope this answers your question. I agree it can be confusing as every one says different things, I just do what I think is ...

Posted by nanny north in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-01 21:11:45
Cor that is spooky Lee and Shobhna. That will be nice a camping weekend Red. I hope the weather is kind to you.

Posted by nanny north in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-09-01 20:52:54
Hi Julie nice to see you again.

Posted by nanny north in About the girls on 2010-09-01 20:50:09
Poultrygeist..... fantastic CC well thought out ha ha. You could easily write a book of wittisisms.

Posted by nanny north in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-01 20:46:48
You really crack me up CC I don't know how you come up with these things...... Thatched Bathroom Monthly almost had me choke with laughter.

Posted by nanny north in Seen something interesting? on 2010-09-01 20:42:39
How lovely to see such an unusual thing Red and Ollie. You were very lucky indeed.

Posted by chief chicken in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-09-01 18:06:01
I think I need to go and lie down in a darkened room for a while...

Posted by ollie in UK in Seen something interesting? on 2010-09-01 17:57:04
No mine was the top thiird of a rainbow but straight above. Google these for some ideas. Nacreous clouds Iridescent clouds

Posted by chief chicken in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-01 17:50:35
The more you knit, the easier it'd be...you have to admit that TBII wasn't a tenth of the trauma that TBI was!

Posted by neil in About the girls on 2010-09-01 12:30:59
Posted By: Trevs MumNeil maybe a neighbour is sneaking in to move it around. Can't imagine anyone would be bothered enough to be honest! I think it's Tilly/Penny's idea of a joke...

Posted by neil in Emergency contact info on 2010-09-01 09:57:11
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Posted by leevaux in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-01 07:44:18
Posted By: Shobhna

Posted by leevaux in Say hello to some new critters... on 2010-09-01 07:36:34
Brilliant Red i like loads of legs!!! as I call them the way they move is fascinating.

Posted by Trevs Mum in About the girls on 2010-09-01 04:51:58
CC said: a poultrygeist. Ha ha brilliant CC. We should bring back the 'where's the Puffin' I liked that game. Neil maybe a neighbour is sneaking in to move it around.

Posted by Trevs Mum in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-09-01 04:46:51
I am the eldest of two but then mum remarried and I then fitted in as the fourth eldest of six and I have two sons. My mum married her dead sisters husband so my first cousins became my brothers and sisters and my uncle became my dad as he legally adopted me and my brother. Confusing...I know.

Posted by Trevs Mum in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-01 04:40:46
Congratulatins Kate to one and all, a dear little new boy to love and cuddle. Hi Lynn nice to see you passing through. Hope you are well. big hugs, Julie

Posted by Trevs Mum in Holidays on 2010-09-01 04:37:21
Sounds like the storms we have been having here Lee. We have had an unusually cold winter , lots of nice rain but too windy. Glad you got away for a break anyway.

Posted by Red in Seen something interesting? on 2010-09-01 00:33:19
Nope it wasn't in the water, it was in the sky...it was like two extra suns had appeared! Posted By: ollie in UKI saw the biggest refraction (can't think of it's proper name) this evening. Like just a piece of rainbow in the sky straight above. Took a pic with my phone, it didn't show very well and I am a dunderhead to do anything with my pics! Yours sounded fascinating. Worth trying to find out more... Did it look sort of anything like this, Ollie? Because it sounds very similar, what with the rainbow and all...ours was sort of like two mini suns with mini rainbows by the side of them too...

Posted by ollie in UK in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-08-31 22:44:56
Actually it has been a lovely day here in Yorkshire. I even topped up my tan a little.

Posted by ollie in UK in Say hello to some new critters... on 2010-08-31 22:40:14
I have been watching geckos all my holiday. They are sooooo pretty. Little skinny lizards too. The girls saw a small snake with a lizard in it's mouth. Cicadas are very pretty too, when you can get up to one! And noisy...

Posted by ollie in UK in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-08-31 22:35:47
I found that a lot of the caring profession (nurses and midwives) folks are third children.

Posted by ollie in UK in Seen something interesting? on 2010-08-31 22:21:35
I saw the biggest refraction (can't think of it's proper name) this evening. Like just a piece of rainbow in the sky straight above. Took a pic with my phone, it didn't show very well and I am a dunderhead to do anything with my pics! Yours sounded fascinating. Worth trying to find out more...

Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-08-31 22:00:18
Its so sweet that Lyle has done that - he knows the things that float your boat!

Posted by Kateb in Seen something interesting? on 2010-08-31 21:55:00
How did that happen Red? Was it the reflection in the water? Don't quite get it but it sounds fascinating!

Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-08-31 21:52:56
Very funny CC! When I saw it I kept wondering what I'd do if it moved!!! So I figured I'd post a message on your screen saver thingy (does that still work?) then phone CC and see if she knew of anyone who had your number or Red's (that's if she was still up and answering calls!) I figured the local constabulary wouldn't be inclined to send out a task force to capture a stoat. I don't know, what do we pay our taxes for?!

Posted by Red in Seen something interesting? on 2010-08-31 21:51:31
Saw something really cool and interesting today; when me and Lyle were walking on the prom an old lady pointed out the mirrored rainbow effect on the sun. So there was the real sun in the middle, then a duplicate of the sun on either side, and each duplicate had a rainbow bit by it too! Did anyone else see it?? It was really pretty!