f_s_
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So has S_V told us how her pony hunting went this morning???
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Slinkyunicorn
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It is - well apart from a stoopid labrador who is barking at the ponies and the cat
......and then of course there is the stoopid squarking pheasants.....
Am just trying to sort out some piccies I know you will like
Am just trying to sort out some piccies I know you will like
Slinkyunicorn
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So has S_V told us how her pony hunting went this morning???
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Not yet - hope she doesn't have to many french martinis to tell us!!
How was work f_s?
So has S_V told us how her pony hunting went this morning???
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Not yet - hope she doesn't have to many french martinis to tell us!!
How was work f_s?
f_s_
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Work was fine, feet a bit sore, but not like they were the first day!!!
Must be getting used to this working lark!!!
So, anyone for a glass of red? Just thought I'd have a few glasses ( for medicinal purposes you understand!!!
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This is a photo of my yard
Must be getting used to this working lark!!!
So, anyone for a glass of red? Just thought I'd have a few glasses ( for medicinal purposes you understand!!!
This is a photo of my yard
ForeverBroke_
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Ooh okay
Not gorilla's is it??
samstar
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Work was fine, feet a bit sore, but not like they were the first day!!!
Must be getting used to this working lark!!!
So, anyone for a glass of red? Just thought I'd have a few glasses ( for medicinal purposes you understand!!!
)
This is a photo of my yard
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Do I need glasses, sure thats a field
*totters back to work*
Work was fine, feet a bit sore, but not like they were the first day!!!
Must be getting used to this working lark!!!
So, anyone for a glass of red? Just thought I'd have a few glasses ( for medicinal purposes you understand!!!
This is a photo of my yard
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Do I need glasses, sure thats a field
Slinkyunicorn
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Hi samstar! don't work to hard - your day must be nearly over!
Just a small glass
to be polite thanks f_s!!
Just a small glass
f_s_
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Yes, sorry just realised that is one of the back field to my yard, I should say!!!
The yard is the other way, but you've seen that on other photos!!
I must have had too much vino callapso already!!!
Wine on it's way slinky!!
I hope we don't have a gorilla living in those woods!!!!
I must have had too much vino callapso already!!!
Wine on it's way slinky!!
I hope we don't have a gorilla living in those woods!!!!
ForeverBroke_
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Do you have hacking through the woods f_s? Bet that's pretty idealic
Is that the right word???
f_s_
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There is a bridle path that runs past the woods, but can't hack through them. I know the farmer, but he has lots of pheasant pens in there!!
Stupid birds are everywhere just before they start shooting them!!!
He can't shoot over my land, so they all escape to us, and find sanctuary!!!
Stupid birds are everywhere just before they start shooting them!!!
He can't shoot over my land, so they all escape to us, and find sanctuary!!!
ForeverBroke_
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Ooh is it coming up to that time of year again? I suppose it is
That'll be fun!!
That'll be fun!!
f_s_
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The funniest thing is the beaters go along trying to flush them out along the bridle path, the birds go in the opposite direction, a few obviously don't. There is another of my fields to the right of the picture and a bigger one to the left, than runs directly to the wood!!
The look on their faces when the pheasants reach my land is a picture!!! No shooting so , they all just descend onto the field, the yard, the muck heap..anywhere!!!!
The look on their faces when the pheasants reach my land is a picture!!! No shooting so , they all just descend onto the field, the yard, the muck heap..anywhere!!!!
ForeverBroke_
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Tehe! Oh I'd love to see their faces too. I'm a bit of an softie and hate the idea of them being bred to be shot
Slinkyunicorn
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Our fields ar efull of pheasants as well. The farm I live on is part of a big country estate and they have a shoot - the gamekeeper lives across the fields and we have pens in most of the spinneys and cover strips along a lot of the fields - there is one bit that is known as Jurassic Park as its full of the buggers!!
Here is what I can see.....
and...
Obviously I don't have to look at my fat bum wobbling round the school on a daily basis.....
Here is what I can see.....
and...
Obviously I don't have to look at my fat bum wobbling round the school on a daily basis.....
Slinkyunicorn
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Shooting season starts in October and goes through to March - we have shoots 2 or 3 times a week.
Anyway DL back to these gorillas - did any look like these??
or....
or even....
Anyway DL back to these gorillas - did any look like these??
or....
or even....
MrsMozartletoe
Just passing through...
No pictures, but out the front it's a busy road, and at the back it's a massively long garden with lots of trees, then fields. All in a conservation area as the houses are comparatively old.
Yes, rode the Dizzy one :grin and it was brill
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Yes, rode the Dizzy one :grin and it was brill
ForeverBroke_
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Ooh they're so sweet!! Not at all horrifying and scary like the ones that chased me!
Did you take these?
And what a fab view from your school! We just have cornfields ..and a few paddocks
I tried out a horse once that was at the top of the valley - and one side of the school was on stilts
I was terrified!
Did you take these?
And what a fab view from your school! We just have cornfields ..and a few paddocks
f_s_
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Oh I love the baby gorilla, if one of those lived in the woods I'd keep it!!!!
Slinkyunicorn
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I did indeed take the piccies - I went to see the gorillas in Rwanda - they are the ones that Gorillas in the Mist is all about (if you haven't watched it you should but have at least one full box of tissues on standby). You get to spend an hour with them - one of the most amazing things I have ever done - strangely was a very emotional thing to do/see - made me cry
(don't tell anyone as they think I a tough old battle axe!!!)
ForeverBroke_
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Ooh, I bet its very peaceful! I'd love to do that actually - I've watched my fair few David Atinboroughs
Slinkyunicorn
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Oh I love the baby gorilla, if one of those lived in the woods I'd keep it!!!!
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That was the youngest baby
on the mountain - it was about 3 months old. Mummy walked past me so close that she and baby touched my legs - we couldn't move as we were up against trees. They are the most awesome animals up close - really gentle but you are aware of their enormous power and strength at the same time. The 'teenagers' were very funny - kept falling out of trees and looking around to see if anyone had noticed!!
Oh I love the baby gorilla, if one of those lived in the woods I'd keep it!!!!
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That was the youngest baby
f_s_
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They are fascinating, and Gorillas in the Mist was a very moving film.
I think it's their facial expressions that do it, it makes you think about how closely related we are??
Their enormous strength is awesome, and I bet the big silverbacks are something to see!!!!
I think it's their facial expressions that do it, it makes you think about how closely related we are??
Their enormous strength is awesome, and I bet the big silverbacks are something to see!!!!
ForeverBroke_
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And I bet they can't half run..
Slinkyunicorn
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The silverback was mahoosive!! We were standing in a small clearing with them - he was about 4/5 foot away - you are supposed to stay about 7m away but it just isn't always possible and they are fascinated by people so come up to you to study you!! Is very exciting but a little scary at the same time as you only have a coupke of trackers and guides with you - on has an old gun but that is shoot poachers not the gorillas!!
f_s_
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OMG!!! I would be routed to the spot, but really interested in what they'd do!! That doesn't make sense, but, what a wonderful experience!!!!
Slinkyunicorn
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It was fabulous!!
I would do it again anytime - its devastating when you see soemthing about the poachers getting another one - there are only about 300 left - there are some in Congo but its too dangerous because of the rebels to go there. Lots get killed for bush meat too. Rwanda at least have realised their value in terms of tourists - hopefully will go some way to saving them.
I actually spent nearly 3 months there and went to 7 different countrie so saw loads of different animals just hanging out where they should be doing their thing - so different from any safari park etc Nothing like a hippo, elephant outside your tent to get your attention.....
I actually spent nearly 3 months there and went to 7 different countrie so saw loads of different animals just hanging out where they should be doing their thing - so different from any safari park etc Nothing like a hippo, elephant outside your tent to get your attention.....
ForeverBroke_
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Ooh, I'm not jealous at all!! I love elephants, so don't get me started on them
sea_view
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Hi all, just in from a lovely wee afternoon shopping and early dinner with hubby - had a couple of yummy drinks and now home to some wine!!!
Had a great day pony hunting after a terriblle start - first pony lovely looking, tack went on - demon!!! Bullet out a gun, Maxy boy got the fright of his life tears the lot so I thought eek going to the next one - esp as I didn't really know much about it. Arrived - place was a bog and thought aw gads what will this be like - well out popped little Dodger, 13.2hh, dark bay, native type, fluffy feet, beautiful kind eye and an absolute star - walk, trot, canter without a prob, nice wee pop without a fuss and gave him a nice wee nuzzle when he got off and patted her. He untacked, off out to the field and not a prob!
She is great, he loves her and we are going back tomorrow
Also Chloe my 14week old niece got her first pony today and is very taken by it - will post piccies in a mo...
Hope youare all well!!!!
Had a great day pony hunting after a terriblle start - first pony lovely looking, tack went on - demon!!! Bullet out a gun, Maxy boy got the fright of his life tears the lot so I thought eek going to the next one - esp as I didn't really know much about it. Arrived - place was a bog and thought aw gads what will this be like - well out popped little Dodger, 13.2hh, dark bay, native type, fluffy feet, beautiful kind eye and an absolute star - walk, trot, canter without a prob, nice wee pop without a fuss and gave him a nice wee nuzzle when he got off and patted her. He untacked, off out to the field and not a prob!
She is great, he loves her and we are going back tomorrow
Also Chloe my 14week old niece got her first pony today and is very taken by it - will post piccies in a mo...
Hope youare all well!!!!
sea_view
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Here is my wee sunshine Chloe bear and her new pony ...
How much is she the cutest little sconeface in the world!!!
How much is she the cutest little sconeface in the world!!!
f_s_
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Oh those pictures are so cute, she's so sweet, and I love her new pony too!!!
Glad to see you are starting her off the correct way...horses first!!!
What great news about the pony!!! Sounds absolutely ideal, and just what Max needs. I bet that pony will be his best friend very soon!!!
Good luck tomorrow! Fingers crossed!!
Glad to see you are starting her off the correct way...horses first!!!
What great news about the pony!!! Sounds absolutely ideal, and just what Max needs. I bet that pony will be his best friend very soon!!!