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Forum: Pets and Animals 12-11-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,323
Posted By AliceB
We had one in the garden of our bungalow in...

We had one in the garden of our bungalow in Cheshire in 2005. It was one of the most beautiful birds I've ever seen.

Gwyn
Forum: Music 11-11-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,461
Posted By AliceB
I've always loved 'gravel voiced' singers and...

I've always loved 'gravel voiced' singers and Cohen's lyrics were superb. He was in my opinion one of the greatest song writers/poets we've had.

Gwyn
Forum: General Chat 13-09-2015, 08:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,070
Posted By AliceB
Susan,I too lost my beloved husband very suddenly...

Susan,I too lost my beloved husband very suddenly almost three years ago. As others have said, there's no time limit to grief - it will always be there, but it will change and mellow with time.
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Forum: TV & Film 13-08-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,221
Posted By AliceB
I've never worked with Chinese children, but I...

I've never worked with Chinese children, but I quite agree that that method of teaching would never appeal here.

It makes me wonder why the 'experiment' took place. The results so far have been...
Forum: TV & Film 13-08-2015, 06:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,221
Posted By AliceB
I've watched the first two episodes and I have...

I've watched the first two episodes and I have mixed feelings.

The Chinese method of teaching is 'chalk and talk', far different to the interactive approach used here. There are clips of Chinese...
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By AliceB
Jericho, Cecil's brother.........

Has been shot dead by poachers.


The brother of Cecil the lion, Jericho, has been shot dead by poachers in Zimbabwe.

The Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force wrote on Facebook: "It is with huge...
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By AliceB
I have time for all animals, Mups, but when...

I have time for all animals, Mups, but when there's an easy meal to grab when you're hungry, then the possibility of danger disappears.

IMHO wild animals are as we label them - to be treated with...
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,905
Posted By AliceB
Mups, I thoroughly agree with you. Gwyn

Mups, I thoroughly agree with you.

Gwyn
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,905
Posted By AliceB
Possibly man's ego?? 'Look what a hero I am'...

Possibly man's ego??

'Look what a hero I am' - yuk!

Gwyn
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By AliceB
Urban Foxes............

I live in a semi-rural area and I'm used to coming across the odd fox.

Why do people in urban areas feed them? They're opportunists and will scavenge where they can. Once in a while, there's an...
Forum: Pets and Animals 01-08-2015, 06:41 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 12,905
Posted By AliceB
I have no words to describe those who kill a...

I have no words to describe those who kill a defenceless target.

However, another question. Those who he bribed to kill Cecil have apparently been arrested. Now, I wonder what punishment they'll...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 29-07-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,231
Posted By AliceB
I had to have a double take in a shop a few weeks...

I had to have a double take in a shop a few weeks ago. There was a lady in front of me, trailing a wheelie shopper thingie. I turned round to look for something and saw a head of a small dog sticking...
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By AliceB
GW, I had a biggie last year in my lavender and...

GW, I had a biggie last year in my lavender and it had the most beautiful webs. Unfortunately, bees were often the victims, but that's nature, red in tooth and claw!

Gwyn
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 07:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By AliceB
Thanks for the suggestion, Myra, but no way! As...

Thanks for the suggestion, Myra, but no way! As long as I can see where they are - fine.

I always say to my grandchildren when they scream when a bee comes close 'and how big is that bee and how...
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By AliceB
Thanks, Patsy. I truly don't like killing...

Thanks, Patsy. I truly don't like killing anything, just because I don't like it. I had a mini-invasion of ants, but they can be deterred by wiping your working surfaces with neat vinegar - works a...
Forum: Other Debates/Discussions 15-05-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,604
Posted By AliceB
I used to colour my hair, but years ago, I...

I used to colour my hair, but years ago, I changed the product I used and it went bright orange.(not a pretty sight!)

So since then, I've let my hair go silver/grey. I do think that your skin and...
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,179
Posted By AliceB
I don't like 'em, but won't kill.......

Oh yuk!

I have the mother and father of all spiders in the shed. My fault, 'cos although I don't like 'em, I won't kill them. A biggie :twisted: was razzing round the house a while ago and it had...
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By AliceB
I haven't the heart to shoo 'em away, Patsy....

I haven't the heart to shoo 'em away, Patsy. Wouldn't make much difference would it? They're welcome to a bit of food.....

Gwyn
Forum: Pets and Animals 15-05-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 461
Posted By AliceB
New grass - and lion-sized prints............

I've just read the lovely post about Will, the lion experiencing grass for the first time, which led me to post this.

I've just had a section of my lawn re-seeded, but couldn't understand the huge...
Forum: General Chat 08-11-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,145
Posted By AliceB
Can't help myself - I have a teaching background...

Can't help myself - I have a teaching background and I want C to understand what she's dealing with. Spouting words doesn't necessarily mean that.
Forum: Pets and Animals 08-11-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,487
Posted By AliceB
I've had cats for years and all have died from...

I've had cats for years and all have died from old age, apart from one. He did have a liking for the farmer's white doves and I believe he met his end as a result of that, although said farmer didn't...
Forum: General Chat 08-11-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,145
Posted By AliceB
Researching a topic on the internet........

My eldest grand-daughter (13) had a project from school about Martin Luther King. She duly borrowed my PC and then showed me her work. Spot on, but when I asked her what (for example) 'segregation'...
Forum: General Chat 08-11-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,468
Posted By AliceB
I agree with you, Patsy, every area has its own...

I agree with you, Patsy, every area has its own 'friendly' phrases. Not to be taken personally, just part of life.
Forum: General Chat 18-10-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,407
Posted By AliceB
May I add my best wishes and inner strength for...

May I add my best wishes and inner strength for you both in a very stressful time.

Gwyn
Forum: General Chat 03-10-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By AliceB
We had a humanist funeral for OH, which was what...

We had a humanist funeral for OH, which was what he wanted. His daughter and I chose three pieces of music which we thought reflected his interests and personality.

I then read 'My letter to 'S'...
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