They are, I believe, bloody stupid birds. I don't mean this pejoratively. All animals have different skills, and criticsing an owl - whose skill is to be able to detect tiny rodents moving - for… (View Post)

Owls are not uncommon these days, apparently. I was talking to a vicar a few years back who has banned them after one too many occasions of them electing to take the rings up to the high beams of the… (View Post)

I'm sorry to hear that Cyclefree. But 15 is a good age for a cat, and, it sounds, a good death. Sadness is entirely understandable and appropriate, but also some joy that he lived so well. It ma… (View Post)

Congratulations to @DavidL and his daughter! One of my favourite things about having three daughters is, with people who don't know them, when a couple of them hove into view (seeking snacks, ty… (View Post)

No, but: 1) While I abhor the 'wrap', my daughters like them, so I buy them frequently. I've never come across a shortage of wraps. Now, I accept that not all lines are there all the t… (View Post)