http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/

Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.

Edith.

> http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> 
> Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> 
> Edith.


Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again 
tomorrow.

Johnny-not-around

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> >
> > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> >
> > Edith.
>
> Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> tomorrow.
>
> Johnny-not-around


erm, I had vegetables and minced meat for dinner today. I have been to the
eye specialist. My eyes aren't any worse. I bought myself two potted violets
to celebrate. eeerm, it's pouring cats and dogs out tonight and errrm,
errrrrrrrrrrrm, my verandah is flooded again.....I didn't say that. I didn't
say that.I didn't............say.......wham! That Texas arrow just
penetrated my backside.

Edith.

"The Traveller" <> erm, I had vegetables and minced meat for dinner today. I 
have been to the

> eye specialist. My eyes aren't any worse. I bought myself two potted 
> violets
> to celebrate. eeerm, it's pouring cats and dogs out tonight and errrm,
> errrrrrrrrrrrm, my verandah is flooded again.....I didn't say that. I 
> didn't
> say that.I didn't............say.......wham! That Texas arrow just
> penetrated my backside.
>
> Edith.
>
>I was thinking of you earlier today, Edith. Were your ears burning? I have 
>just published an anthology of my published short stories. For good measure 
>I have included, at the back of the book, the three lyrics I wrote for you. 
>Yes, I have included the IUMA website address, for which many thanks.

There! Somebody loves you... honest!

Rex.

The Traveller  wrote in message
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> http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
>
> Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
>

Hmm. So the female's a Scottish osprey, and her mate is English. Now a
Scottish male has arrived on the scene. He was born in Scotland but they
dragged him off down to the midlands and now they're surprised he's on his
way back north again?  Let's see now... if you dumped me in the middle of
Birmingham, would I stay there or would I be on the M6 north so fast you
wouldn't see my dust?

So the question is, really, will Bass Lake be a good enough substitute for
Boat of Garten or wherever he came from, and will he stay with his
compatriot or lose out to her somewhat tardy English mate?

This has all the makings of a good soap opera. Can't wait for the next
installment.

ally

The Traveller  wrote in message
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>
> <Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
> news:xvCdnQv1WK1YhsnfRVn-3A@igs.net...
> > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> > >
> > > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> > >
> > > Edith.
> >
> > Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> > tomorrow.
> >
> > Johnny-not-around
>
> erm, I had vegetables and minced meat for dinner today. I have been to the
> eye specialist. My eyes aren't any worse. I bought myself two potted
violets
> to celebrate. eeerm, it's pouring cats and dogs out tonight and errrm,
> errrrrrrrrrrrm, my verandah is flooded again.....I didn't say that. I
didn't
> say that.I didn't............say.......wham! That Texas arrow just
> penetrated my backside.
>

Yeah, it's been raining here too. Thunder in the afternoon. Dog cowering in
the kitchen. I bet she'd be really good at predicting earthquakes, but since
Cumbria's not exactly known for its active fault lines I don't suppose we'll
ever find out.

ally

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> >
> > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> >
> > Edith.
>
> Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> tomorrow.
>

I'm here now. But then again, it's almost tomorrow....

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> The Traveller  wrote in message
> news:3yV4e.110184$Vf.4168039@news000.worldonline.dk...
> >
> > <Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
> > news:xvCdnQv1WK1YhsnfRVn-3A@igs.net...
> > > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> > > >
> > > > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> > > >
> > > > Edith.
> > >
> > > Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> > > tomorrow.
> > >
> > > Johnny-not-around
> >
> > erm, I had vegetables and minced meat for dinner today. I have been to
the
> > eye specialist. My eyes aren't any worse. I bought myself two potted
> violets
> > to celebrate. eeerm, it's pouring cats and dogs out tonight and errrm,
> > errrrrrrrrrrrm, my verandah is flooded again.....I didn't say that. I
> didn't
> > say that.I didn't............say.......wham! That Texas arrow just
> > penetrated my backside.
> >
> Yeah, it's been raining here too. Thunder in the afternoon. Dog cowering
in
> the kitchen. I bet she'd be really good at predicting earthquakes, but
since
> Cumbria's not exactly known for its active fault lines I don't suppose
we'll
> ever find out.
>
> ally


It blew up a storm last night here and the rain lashed. Today it's just
drizzling. My windows are filthy. I haven't cleaned them since I started the
long wait for the workmen, four years ago, well, almost.
My dog used to lay under the blankets shivering when it thundered. Nothing
would console the darling.

When we drove by Bassenthwaite lake on the low road last year I didn't know
about the Ospreys. We had docked that morning and were on our way to Keswick
with the band. Suddenly the van was in shadow. I looked up to see what had
happened and there was nothing there. Puzzled me for a while until I heard
about the Osprey. One must have swooped over us to land by the lake or stoop
to fish. Imagine having one so close and not see it.The thought just drives
me bananas.They must have had at least a meters wing span putting a shadow
over us like that and it only lasted seconds. Thankgawd it wasn't the devil
coming for those beer swamped lads in the back seat. We wouldn't have been
able to play with them in purgatory.

Edith

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> The Traveller  wrote in message
> news:enU4e.110176$Vf.4167769@news000.worldonline.dk...
> > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> >
> > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> >
> Hmm. So the female's a Scottish osprey, and her mate is English. Now a
> Scottish male has arrived on the scene. He was born in Scotland but they
> dragged him off down to the midlands and now they're surprised he's on his
> way back north again?  Let's see now... if you dumped me in the middle of
> Birmingham, would I stay there or would I be on the M6 north so fast you
> wouldn't see my dust?


It depends, Ally. Now if Steve were in Birmingham..........and you know what
love does to a person..........:0(

>
> So the question is, really, will Bass Lake be a good enough substitute for
> Boat of Garten or wherever he came from, and will he stay with his
> compatriot or lose out to her somewhat tardy English mate?


Tardy English mate? Yuh cheaky so and so.I bet you a Scottish 1
note that he stays at Bassenthwaite lake. I mean, he's not just galavanting.
He's out to make Easter eggs.

>
> This has all the makings of a good soap opera. Can't wait for the next
> installment.


Neither can I. Off to read the newspaper.

Edith.

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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>
> <Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
> news:xvCdnQv1WK1YhsnfRVn-3A@igs.net...
> > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> > >
> > > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> > >
> > > Edith.
> >
> > Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> > tomorrow.
> >
> I'm here now. But then again, it's almost tomorrow....
>
> ally
>

Today will be yesterday and tomorrow will be today.

WHERE IS EVERYBODY? Just because I nicked off doesn't mean you all can do
the same.

Anyhow, it's noot nice aping other people.
Edith.

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:18:01 +0200, The Traveller wrote:


> It blew up a storm last night here and the rain lashed.


Wasn't windy last night but the night before it was top end of F7 Near 
Gale and into F8 Gale for most of it. Last night was snow, not much 
just a couple of cm.


> My windows are filthy. I haven't cleaned them ...


We let the gale driven rain do them, just as good as a pressure 
washer...  B-)


> They must have had at least a meters wing span putting a shadow
> over us like that and it only lasted seconds.


Bit bigger than that Edith:

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/o/osprey/index.asp

I've not seen an Osprey in the UK only abroad, Florida I think. Must 
go and visit the Keswick ones.

What I would like to see is this:

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/g/goldeneagle/index.asp

I've occasionally saw the radio tracking bods around here a few years 
back but I've never seen the bird itself. Apparently one you don't 
mistake for a Buzzard or Osprey.

-- 
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Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message
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> On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:18:01 +0200, The Traveller wrote:
>
> > It blew up a storm last night here and the rain lashed.
>
> Wasn't windy last night but the night before it was top end of F7 Near
> Gale and into F8 Gale for most of it. Last night was snow, not much
> just a couple of cm.
>
> > My windows are filthy. I haven't cleaned them ...
>
> We let the gale driven rain do them, just as good as a pressure
> washer...  B-)
>
> > They must have had at least a meters wing span putting a shadow
> > over us like that and it only lasted seconds.
>
> Bit bigger than that Edith:
>
> http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/o/osprey/index.asp
>
> I've not seen an Osprey in the UK only abroad, Florida I think. Must
> go and visit the Keswick ones.
>
> What I would like to see is this:
>
> http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/g/goldeneagle/index.asp
>
> I've occasionally saw the radio tracking bods around here a few years
> back but I've never seen the bird itself. Apparently one you don't
> mistake for a Buzzard or Osprey.
>
> --
> Cheers                                              new5pam@howhill.com
> Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail


WOW! Almost two meters wing span. That's fab. No wonder the van suddenly
darkened.

I've seen white headed eagles on/off the coast of Trondheim. (if that is
what they are called) black with white heads, or collars, can't remember.

Oplev rnereservatet

Edith.

Osprey project: Update: July 2001
Seeing Ospreys at Rutland Water ... we were amazed to find the following day
that this was the young bird S09 from Norway, and not her last year...
www.ospreys.org.uk/AWOP/Update2001.7.htm | Cached | Save


Osprey project: Update: April 1-9
....far as South Africa come from the Finnish population, whereas Ospreys
ringed in the more western breeding areas of Sweden, Norway and Scotland...
www.ospreys.org.uk/AWOP/Update2000.4.1-9.htm  |
....far as South Africa come from the Finnish population, whereas Ospreys
ringed in the more western breeding areas of Sweden, Norway and Scotland...
www.ospreys.org.uk/AWOP/Update2000.4.1-9.htm  |


....far as South Africa come from the Finnish population, whereas Ospreys
ringed in the more western breeding areas of
Scotsman.com News - Sci-Tech - Ospreys ready for take-off to sunny...
Ospreys ready for take-off to sunny Spain JOHN ROSS ... used in Scotland for
other species, including sea eagles brought from Norway and red kites...
news.scotsman.com/scitech.cfm?id=799622004  | Save
Sweden, Norway and Scotland...

The Scotsman - Scotland - Ospreys ready for take-off to sunny Spain
....been used in Scotland for other species, including sea eagles brought
from Norway and red kites from ... Ospreys ready for take-off to sunny...
thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland.cfm?id=799622004  | Save

Introduction to Highland Birds - Great Glen Wildlife Tours Scotland...
Planned highlights include discrete viewing of White-tailed and Golden
Eagles, Ospreys and Peregrines at breeding locations;
www.greatglenwildlife.co.uk/tours/highland_bird.html  | Save

News for June 2001
....population of ospreys in Europe is to be found in Sweden with more than
3,000 pairs. Finland comes second with around 1,100, followed by Norway.....
www.birdcare.com/bin/shownews/214  | Save
Osprey, Pandion haliaetus
....the birds nest, the handiest fish are salmon and trout and this is
probably why ospreys are still persecuted unmercifully throughout Norway.
 | www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/osprey.htm | Cached | Save

Traditional Fisherman's cottage, available for holiday rental in...
Look out also for the whales, ospreys, porpoises, seals otters.... locations
to Aberdeen Airport, including, Dublin, Norwich, Norway.
www.clydesdale-horse.co.uk/Gamrie/Fisherman_Cottage.htm  | Save

Using information gleaned from my diaries this is a look back at how...
I visited Norway with Adrian and two others in September 1970, my last long
tour for many years.
www.highlandhostel.co.uk/crawley_wheelers.htm  | Save

Now that will keep someone busy.

Running for cover,
Edith.

Dave Liquorice  wrote in message
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>
> What I would like to see is this:
>
> http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/g/goldeneagle/index.asp
>
> I've occasionally saw the radio tracking bods around here a few years
> back but I've never seen the bird itself. Apparently one you don't
> mistake for a Buzzard or Osprey.
>

Mmm. I've seen golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands. Fabulous birds. A
dry-stane dyker told me he'd watched an eagle pick up a newborn lamb and fly
off with it.

ally

The Traveller  wrote in message
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>
> "a l l y"  wrote in message
> news:42545539$0$27850$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader03.plus.net...
> >
> > <Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
> > news:xvCdnQv1WK1YhsnfRVn-3A@igs.net...
> > > > http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/
> > > >
> > > > Have you read about the ospreys? Cool.
> > > >
> > > > Edith.
> > >
> > > Give it up Edith. There's no one around today. Try again
> > > tomorrow.
> > >
> > I'm here now. But then again, it's almost tomorrow....
> >
> > ally
> >
> Today will be yesterday and tomorrow will be today.
>
> WHERE IS EVERYBODY? Just because I nicked off doesn't mean you all can do
> the same.
>

I'm just busy busy busy. Cockermouth Georgian Fair at the weekend and I've
got visitors coming to stay, so it's rehearsals and house-cleaning and
food-buying and..... argh...

ally

The Traveller  wrote in message
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>
> It depends, Ally. Now if Steve were in Birmingham..........and you know
what
> love does to a person..........:0(
> >

Yeah, but if Steve were in Birmingham he'd be as keen as I was to escape.
(Or am I thinking of Birmingham Jail?.....)



> > So the question is, really, will Bass Lake be a good enough substitute
for
> > Boat of Garten or wherever he came from, and will he stay with his
> > compatriot or lose out to her somewhat tardy English mate?
>
> Tardy English mate? Yuh cheaky so and so.I bet you a Scottish
1
> note that he stays at Bassenthwaite lake. I mean, he's not just
galavanting.
> He's out to make Easter eggs.


He's tardy because he's not there yet! He's late!

> >

ally

> Mmm. I've seen golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands.
> Fabulous birds. A dry-stane dyker told me he'd watched an
> eagle pick up a newborn lamb and fly off with it.
> 
> ally


May one enquire as to what a "dry-stane dyker" is? I'm pretty 
sure we don't have them here.

Johnny-has-no-idea

Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

>>Mmm. I've seen golden eagles in the Scottish Highlands.
>>Fabulous birds. A dry-stane dyker told me he'd watched an
>>eagle pick up a newborn lamb and fly off with it.
>>
>>ally
> 
> 
> May one enquire as to what a "dry-stane dyker" is? I'm pretty 
> sure we don't have them here.
> 


He's the man who builds & maintains the dry stone walls (Dry-stane 
dykes). You probably know about them, how the stones are held together 
by art and skill rather than by cement.

Jp

> He's the man who builds & maintains the dry stone walls
> (Dry-stane dykes). You probably know about them, how the
> stones are held together by art and skill rather than by
> cement. 
> 
> Jp


Never heard them masons called that afore.

Johnny-not-a-mason

Johnny@ominous.portent wrote:

>>He's the man who builds & maintains the dry stone walls
>>(Dry-stane dykes). You probably know about them, how the
>>stones are held together by art and skill rather than by
>>cement. 
>>
>>Jp
> 
> 
> Never heard them masons called that afore.
> 
> Johnny-not-a-mason


This is a particular skill

http://www.dswa.org.uk/

<Johnny@ominous.portent> wrote in message
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> > He's the man who builds & maintains the dry stone walls
> > (Dry-stane dykes). You probably know about them, how the
> > stones are held together by art and skill rather than by
> > cement.
> >
> > Jp
>
> Never heard them masons called that afore.
>
> Johnny-not-a-mason


And most dykers wouldn't call themselves masons either. It's a different
skill.

ally

> He's tardy because he's not there yet! He's late!
> > >
> ally
>

He's probably done the same has the male bird that landed at Bassenthwaite
and what most males would do, fallen into the wrong nest on his way home to
his Missis.

Edith

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:23:42 +0200, The Traveller wrote:


>> This has all the makings of a good soap opera. Can't wait for the 
>> next installment.
> 
> Neither can I. Off to read the newspaper.


Not a very good script writer ATM:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cumbria/4423183.stm

Of course this could just be to lull the audience into a false sense 
of security.

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Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail

On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:23:42 +0200, The Traveller wrote:


> Neither can I. Off to read the newspaper.


I forgot this one, bit more detail:

http://www.ospreywatch.co.uk/diary.htm

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Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail

"Dave Liquorice"  wrote in message
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> On Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:23:42 +0200, The Traveller wrote:
>
> > Neither can I. Off to read the newspaper.
>
> I forgot this one, bit more detail:
>
> http://www.ospreywatch.co.uk/diary.htm
>
> --
> Cheers                                              new5pam@howhill.com
> Dave.                                             pam is missing e-mail


That's so wonderful a story, Dave. Could the ringless Osprey be their son?

Edith.

On Fri, 8 Apr 2005 23:01:11 +0200, The Traveller wrote:


> That's so wonderful a story, Dave. Could the ringless Osprey be 
> their son?


As GreenXS has only been bonked by NoRing it is highly unlikely that 
NoRing is their son...

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