Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by trottytrue
(Post 10687625)
Between two worlds...I know cats are to blame for thousands of bird deaths but I blame the owners. My daughter has two cats and does not let them out. Over here they would probably get eaten by some animal. People will not learn. I love songbirds but those in the Uk have such beautiful voices. They sound so happy. Pesticides do more harm to nature and humans than anything else. The poor bee's are in decline because of them. When you read the warnings on rose sprays it tells you not to spray when bee's are around. Do I have some intena that tells me when they are due. Not only that I believe the sprays leave a residue on the flowers that the bee's and butterfly's injest. I would do away with them all including lawn fertilizers which are bad for children and dogs. I stopped using them quite a few years ago. So I have dandilions and buttercups who cares.
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 10687392)
I want to know from Donroving as to what his take is on Scottish Independence since he lives there. In listening to people in Scotland does he get the impression that the Scots will vote for independence?
Cheers I think it would be a mistake for Scotland to leave the Union. Not sure what Dunroving thinks - but I believe he is English so I doubt he would be for it. |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by Derrygal
(Post 10687695)
I am half Scottish (my mum was Scottish) and I think it is a ridiculous idea. I have two elderly aunties in Scotland and several cousins. They said they will all vote against it. My sister, on the other hand, will vote for it - she votes SNP. My sister is very different to me - we rarely talk about politics as it will almost always end up in an argument. I consider myself a liberal but my sister is so far left wing she is off the map.......................
I think it would be a mistake for Scotland to leave the Union. Not sure what Dunroving thinks - but I believe he is English so I doubt he would be for it. Cheers |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by trottytrue
(Post 10687625)
Between two worlds...I know cats are to blame for thousands of bird deaths but I blame the owners. My daughter has two cats and does not let them out. Over here they would probably get eaten by some animal. People will not learn.
I love songbirds but those in the Uk have such beautiful voices. They sound so happy. Pesticides do more harm to nature and humans than anything else. The poor bee's are in decline because of them. When you read the warnings on rose sprays it tells you not to spray when bee's are around. Do I have some intena that tells me when they are due. Not only that I believe the sprays leave a residue on the flowers that the bee's and butterfly's injest. I would do away with them all including lawn fertilizers which are bad for children and dogs. I stopped using them quite a few years ago. So I have dandilions and buttercups who cares. Our cat has always been an indoor cat, for her own safety as she's especially small and a rare breed, but also it does cut down on bird predation when you keep them in...many owners do consider this to be cruel, however, and I admit it's a life somewhat deprived of stimuli and natural activities like stalking....I guess one can put a bell on a cat's collar? |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by cheers
(Post 10687392)
I want to know from Donroving as to what his take is on Scottish Independence since he lives there. In listening to people in Scotland does he get the impression that the Scots will vote for independence?
Cheers |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by trottytrue
(Post 10687625)
Between two worlds...I know cats are to blame for thousands of bird deaths but I blame the owners. My daughter has two cats and does not let them out. Over here they would probably get eaten by some animal. People will not learn.
I love songbirds but those in the Uk have such beautiful voices. They sound so happy. Pesticides do more harm to nature and humans than anything else. The poor bee's are in decline because of them. When you read the warnings on rose sprays it tells you not to spray when bee's are around. Do I have some intena that tells me when they are due. Not only that I believe the sprays leave a residue on the flowers that the bee's and butterfly's injest. I would do away with them all including lawn fertilizers which are bad for children and dogs. I stopped using them quite a few years ago. So I have dandilions and buttercups who cares. |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 10688704)
I wish people around me would keep their cats inside. The half-dozen or so in the neighbourhood seem to use my garden exclusively as their toilet. It's disgusting.
But the owners are totally oblivious. One got annoyed and told her cat off endlessly when it 'went' in its own garden :confused: |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 10688704)
I wish people around me would keep their cats inside. The half-dozen or so in the neighbourhood seem to use my garden exclusively as their toilet. It's disgusting.
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
When we lived in Sandbach my husband built large sandbox for the children I think every cat in the neighbourhood used it. :frown: We had to cover it up when not in use. I often wonder how those people would feel if I let my dog go poop on thier lawns.
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by dunroving
(Post 10688704)
I wish people around me would keep their cats inside. The half-dozen or so in the neighbourhood seem to use my garden exclusively as their toilet. It's disgusting.
I've been chasing off a neighbors tom cat with water who has decided he wants in my garage lately |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
trotty, its so darn nice to see you on here again posting away, I love to see it,
Mum is so much better now, she has regained her strength, shes eating normally every day, she has a good appetite, she says Im a good cook :) BIRDS ----- Oh yes Avril there are so many different species of birds in the U.K. and they all sing so beautifully, and you see them every day rain or shine, cold or warm, wherever you go, you may be in your back garden, or taking a nice walk in the country, I love to see the birds flying around and there lovely singing is glorious, and when I use my free bus pass and go down to the beach, 20 minutes from my house :) I see loads of seagulls and they have a sound all of there own, a few months ago I e-mailed my friend in Vegas and told him of all the birds here, and I asked him does he notice any birds there? (as all the years I was living there in Vegas I never noticed any birds) ----- so anyway he e-mailed me back and said yes some birds come into my back yard and ruin all my vegetables that I grow, and he was ANGRY at the birds, ------ maybe the UK birds are happier and they have a better attitude to there lives and surroundings ;) Maybe its cause I'm retired too, maybe I am really slowing down and smelling the roses ----- like we old farts are supposed to do, and I'm now noticing (all) the living things on earth and all the wonderful nature rich in its own splendor, including all our lovely birds that I just took for granted before ----- all lost in all the hustle and bussel and pressures of every day life in a working existence, Take care Avril, and look after yourself, Rodney. |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills
(Post 10689475)
Get yourself a super soaker and spray them with water, they'll soon get the message, (cat's not owners)
I've been chasing off a neighbors tom cat with water who has decided he wants in my garage lately |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10689569)
No, spray the owners. I get tired of irresponsible owners whose pets end up paying the price.
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Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Jasper...Nice to be here just trying to get back my Mojo......:) We do have Seagulls here being close to the ocean and I do like them.
We do have numerous birds here and some do sing but not as many song birds as in the UK. I shall have to look it up and see if its certain parts of the country have more songbirds. I think as you get older you do have more time to stop and smell the roses but I do notice that my aged relatives dont seem to be bothered with either wildlife or the vast amount of History that surrounds them. I was saying to my husband tonight. Everyday when I lived in Chester I would walk to work along the Roman Walls I never once thought about it and all the History that was involved with it. Only when we left did it every occur to me. I suppose I was young and just too much in a hurry. Normally late for work so having to run. I could write a list now of all the places I wish I had visited and I may yet get the chance. I know lots of my friends in England are into cruises but I would rather spend the time on shore just visiting the wonderful places around the UK. I think thats why I enjoyed the program that was on a few months ago were he went back in time and visited all the different places I wish I could think of his name. between two worlds....My daughter has two cats one couldnt care less about the outside the younger one if given the chance would be outside and chasing those birds. He does get some exercise when he gets his catnip toy. Races around like some silly idiot..... Update on Not going home. A little quirk I have. My mantlepiece clock which I stored away many years ago to be set up when I got home, well I just cannot get myself to get it going again. I always imagined it would sit on my mantlepiece back home and chime away those Westminster Chimes. I know its silly but its just one of those things. |
Re: Over 40's Moving Back and Catching Up
Originally Posted by windsong
(Post 10689569)
No, spray the owners. I get tired of irresponsible owners whose pets end up paying the price.
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