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Post by Richard on Jan 5, 2007 15:29:40 GMT
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Post by postscript on Jan 5, 2007 15:31:54 GMT
Count me in regarding Zoo, I haven't been for a long time either! Peter S. Hi Peter Are you sure? Have you forgotten the text underneath your avatar?  Martin I'm sure I'll make certain i stay the right side of the bars, but you do have a point, I'd better watch the company I'll be keeping!!!! Peter S. |
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Post by nicola on Jan 5, 2007 15:34:10 GMT
Yes, I have the CD, the DVD and the tickets I used to go and see it! I love Cats. I loved it so much when I first got it I watched three times a day. Don't get me wrong, I still like them. Despite being allergic to them I can't help but stroke them when I see one, but from a human perspective, they do not have many redeeming qualities! They are, at the end of the day, proud and obnoxious, but I guess we humans are too.  I've been to London Zoo three times over the past year, and there is just too much work going on at the moment. I suggest you all go about August.  Another place I've been too (where there are animals, is where I go!) was Porte Lympne. As a visitors park, it's not very good, as the animals have ample hiding places. But their main concern is not for visitors. They are also on TV every morning on BBC2 (don't know if it is still on). It's a very spacious park. Not yet been to Whipsnade... what is there to expect from there? Anyone know? |
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Post by Martin on Jan 5, 2007 16:30:37 GMT
Not yet been to Whipsnade... what is there to expect from there? Anyone know? Hi Nicola I've been there several times and would highly recommend it. It is an "open" zoo (but not so open as say, Longleat) with few cages. It is now called Whipsnade Wild Animal Park and is set in 600-acres of parkland on Dunstable Downs. It has over 2,500 wild animals many of which are free to wander in large paddocks emulating their natural habitat. Lions, tigers, rhinos and bears can be seen in almost natural conditions. There is a full-size steam railway which can take you past rare breeds such as the White Rhino and Przewalski's horses. You can also take your car through the parkland, seeing the animals close up, or take one of the shuttle buses through the park. Whipsnade also has a worldwide reputation for its role in the breeding and conservation of rare animal species and breeds. However, there are two disadvantages. Firstly it is very hard to get to by public transport and secondly, being spread over a vast parkland area you have to be prepared to walk a lot unless you either take in your car (at extra cost) or use the shuttle bus. Hope this helps. Martin |
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Post by postscript on Jan 5, 2007 19:35:08 GMT
You are quite right on the disadvantages of Whipsnade, Martin, especially if you take public transport. You would need a full summer day--and a pleasant one, but not too hot! Possibly train (Euston line) to Tring and the local bus service to Dunstable. Might be possible for Nicola or, if, as I think, she is nearer to the St Pancras Line, she might be able to do the same thing using Luton. Would need very careful checking out and Whipsnade's web site might give details. Buswise it is very much a country route. Another route might be Hemel Hempstead BUT that station is a mile our of town for the bus station where there was a route went straight to Dunstable via Whipsnade's front door. Come to that, it might be necessary to take a bus from Tring station to Tring centre for the Dunstable bus. Should all be on the web in pdf formats. Try: - Dunstable +Whipsnade +Hemel
- Dunstable +Whipsnade +"Tring station"
- Luton +Whipsnade
You provided me with a major update. I haven't been for years and I'm 6 miles down the road! As usual you look elsewhere for entertainment rather than your own doorstep. Certainly, I am happy with my Ashridge walks which can match anything anywhere else as far as English countryside is concerned, but for that I don't get in the car--I just walk up the hill! Peter S. |
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Post by postscript on Jan 8, 2007 17:33:04 GMT
As usual I jump in with all six feet flailing, totally confused as to which thread I should place this post in! I could pick up on the comment I am sure someone has placed in the 100+ things about Hayley, the 'Wow' factor. i could contribute to the 3rd International CD thread, now perhaps ready to be re-headed 'Treasure'. As I am including a photograph, i could also post under 'Photographs'. I have chosen here, because it includes a photograph of the dog I have fallen in love with; because I wrote this post having returned totally soaked through and muddy but happy, because of the Hayley 'wow' factor. This derives from the fact that at a time when we were in a 'Hayley quiet period', all excitement is aroused with the ebay promotional disc discovery. Finally, the escaped feline from the sack (as in 'cat out of bag'). Will we be having a photograph of the said cat and if not, at least an interview with it, or some words from its owner?   I digress, of course! Although starting with brilliant sunshine, the morning clouded over quickly and all was a dull grey. Then we learn of the excitement of a confirming reference to Hayley's new CD. Suddenly, the entire world seems flooded with sunshine. My friend is away so I need to go out into a day now pouring with rain to feed her dog. Said dog has been rather poorly of late. Unfortunately, entrusted to a relative adn their children it was over-exercised a week ago and splintered its shoulder joint. Giving him a pain-killing injections and some pain-killing tablets the vet said that provided he was rested, he might not need an operation to fix the damage. It was a small splinter and could heal naturally. It is very difficult keeping a six month old puppy 'rested', once the pain causing it to limp and seek sympathy has been eliminated! It has to go out for the basics of life. Mercifully the vet was right which means that I have it when it is in an active and frustrated mood through not having sufficient exercise. It was deemed fit enough for it to be allowed to take me for a walk! Yes, it is only six months old, but IT takes us for the walk! So, wowed by the Hayley factor, out of the doldrums of no Hayley news, but exciting anticipation sooner than expected and a dog that is once more a happy energetic pain in the butt, who cares about rain, wind, mud and general mayhem! The dog and i didn't 't! Herewith said dog. Even if you are not a dog lover, don't you think he is lovely? He is very intelligent, which makes him even more of a pain but I would much rather have to take the time and trouble needed over an intelligent dog than a stupid one that is simply a bore, even if it will for ever express its own viewpoint on the way the world wags.  Peter S. |
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Post by drew on Jan 8, 2007 18:27:44 GMT
A couple of felines snapped in the Masai Mara (Kenya) just before Christmas: Butter wouldn't melt in my mouth Or would it? |
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Post by postscript on Jan 8, 2007 18:34:50 GMT
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Post by graemek on Jan 18, 2007 5:51:01 GMT
Hallo Peter, Drew & everyone. I'm privileged to live near a lake, the sea, open country, forest, even a bit of rain forest. I went to the Illawarra lake shore last Sunday afternoon on the lookout for possible (feathered) birds and was able to 'shoot' this one, a Large Egret as he made several passes over my head, possibly seeking nesting material. Click on this file to get a much larger one.  enjoy ....Graeme |
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Post by Richard on Jan 18, 2007 8:55:05 GMT
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Post by postscript on Jan 25, 2007 7:45:32 GMT
Following on the first glimpse of snow in England for a few years! |
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Post by Andrew on Feb 7, 2007 9:20:22 GMT
(Richard's quote has been copied and pasted here from 'Celtic Treasure' - US Release thread)Hello Caite and everybody!  As far as I know, Hayley only plays the piano intro on 'The Water Is Wide', then another pianist takes over. I believe Hayley plays the piano throughout 'Sonny', so I'm really looking forward to hearing it! Best Wishes, Richard  Hi Richard, You'll love 'Sonny'... I was listening to that song last night for the first time! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif 20 years ago we had a family pet - a lutino budgie which I named 'Sonny'... He was bright yellow all over and had a very bright and flamboyant character! We taught him to talk too- he was a real mimic! So Hayley's song entitled 'Sonny' holds a special meaning for me... Andrew 
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Post by petertong on Feb 23, 2007 8:20:42 GMT
Hi All, A bit late to this thread, but I have to say my favourite animals to watch are humming birds... Absolutely amazing... the noise they make is incredible...  Peter |
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Post by dutchjoyce on Sept 24, 2007 20:27:09 GMT
 Guess what are my favourite animals? Is this something like a PET thread. I've posted this picture before, in photography. These little kittens were born on 29th of May.2007. The one on the left is still part of my cat family. I will look for a picture of the mother. I have three cats, their names are ROXY, GUUS and the little one i gave the name LOULOU. Greetz JOYCE. |
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Post by Stephany on Sept 24, 2007 20:30:54 GMT
Awhhhhhhhhhh they are so, so, so cute! Look at their eyes!! Thank you very much for sharing this gorgeous picture, Joyce. Stephany |
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