A friend from Scotland is coming to visit with her 2 youngest children 
(primary school age) one day in July, and I'd like to take them somewhere 
nice. They're country folk, so they're not afraid of a bit of walking/hill 
climbing, but I don't want to make them work too hard - no huge fells or 
anything. I'm thinking of a smallish hill with a bit of walking and a lake 
they could paddle in and somewhere they could fire up their gas stove and 
heat up some food. (They seem to fancy this rather than just taking 
sandwiches.) We also must remember that in July the roads will be somewhat 
overburdened with tourists so we don't want to venture too far from West 
Cumbria really. Oh yes, and we'll have dogs with us, so places with loads of 
sheep are out too.

Any ideas?

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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> A friend from Scotland is coming to visit with her 2 youngest children
> (primary school age) one day in July, and I'd like to take them somewhere
> nice. They're country folk, so they're not afraid of a bit of walking/hill
> climbing, but I don't want to make them work too hard - no huge fells or
> anything. I'm thinking of a smallish hill with a bit of walking and a lake
> they could paddle in and somewhere they could fire up their gas stove and
> heat up some food. (They seem to fancy this rather than just taking
> sandwiches.) We also must remember that in July the roads will be somewhat
> overburdened with tourists so we don't want to venture too far from West
> Cumbria really. Oh yes, and we'll have dogs with us, so places with loads
of
> sheep are out too.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> ally


Can't they leave the blu88y dog at 'ome.

Oops. Sorry.
Edwina

Bassenthwaite?

> A friend from Scotland is coming to visit with her 2
> youngest children (primary school age) one day in July, and
> I'd like to take them somewhere nice. They're country folk,
> so they're not afraid of a bit of walking/hill climbing,
> but I don't want to make them work too hard - no huge fells
> or anything. I'm thinking of a smallish hill with a bit of
> walking and a lake they could paddle in and somewhere they
> could fire up their gas stove and heat up some food. (They
> seem to fancy this rather than just taking sandwiches.) We
> also must remember that in July the roads will be somewhat 
> overburdened with tourists so we don't want to venture too
> far from West Cumbria really. Oh yes, and we'll have dogs
> with us, so places with loads of sheep are out too.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 
> ally 
> 
> 


Last year JH suggested the small fells opposite side of Lorton 
Vale as easy. From my poor memory it was possibly Thackthwaite, 
Smithy Fell, Sourfoot Fell, Low Fell, Darling Fell and down to a 
pub near Waterend Loweswater.

Fantastic views (Loweswater, Crummock and Buttermere not to 
mention Lorton Vale, Grasmoor) from Lows Fell were recently 
featured on Mad About Mountains.

That's not that far from you.

Johnny-tour-guide

"a l l y"  wrote in message 
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>A friend from Scotland is coming to visit with her 2 youngest children 
>(primary school age) one day in July, and I'd like to take them somewhere 
>nice. They're country folk, so they're not afraid of a bit of walking/hill 
>climbing, but I don't want to make them work too hard - no huge fells or 
>anything. I'm thinking of a smallish hill with a bit of walking and a lake 
>they could paddle in and somewhere they could fire up their gas stove and 
>heat up some food. (They seem to fancy this rather than just taking 
>sandwiches.) We also must remember that in July the roads will be somewhat 
>overburdened with tourists so we don't want to venture too far from West 
>Cumbria really. Oh yes, and we'll have dogs with us, so places with loads 
>of sheep are out too.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> ally


Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman fort on 
Caermote Hill.

Either that or a walk on the shore...
-- 
Regds,

Russell W. B.
http://www.huttonrow.co.uk

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"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>
> Can't they leave the blu88y dog at 'ome.


No! It's my dogs I'm talking about. They'd never forgive me if I went off 
across the fells and left them behind!


>
> Bassenthwaite?


Yeah, I was thinking about that.

ally

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>
> Last year JH suggested the small fells opposite side of Lorton
> Vale as easy. From my poor memory it was possibly Thackthwaite,
> Smithy Fell, Sourfoot Fell, Low Fell, Darling Fell and down to a
> pub near Waterend Loweswater.
>

That sounds like fun, but maybe not quite suitable for young kids. Quite a 
long walk for short legs, followed by a pub.... unless they can fire up 
their camping stove in the pub car park? Must try that route with Steve 
sometime, though.


ally

"Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk> wrote in 
message >

> Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman fort 
> on Caermote Hill.
>



Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...

ally

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>
> "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk> wrote 
> in message >
>> Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman fort 
>> on Caermote Hill.
>>
>
>
> Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
>
> ally

 Don't know about dogs, though....  It's a long time since I was up that 
neck of the woods (1982), and there's sure to be sheep around; you'll need a 
lead (or your dogs will :o).  There's a public footpath below the summit to 
the west.  Higham woods isn't too far away and it's nice up there as well.
-- 
Regds,

Russell W. B.
http://www.huttonrow.co.uk

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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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> >
> > Can't they leave the blu88y dog at 'ome.
>
> No! It's my dogs I'm talking about. They'd never forgive me if I went off
> across the fells and left them behind!


I see. I was yust yoking and counting at least 3 dogs.

>
> > Bassenthwaite?
>
> Yeah, I was thinking about that.
>
> ally


There is a litttle fell on the eastside-forgotten the name. Is one allowed
to swim in Bass lake?

Edith.

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>
> "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk> wrote
in
> message >
> > Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman fort
> > on Caermote Hill.
>
> Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
>
> ally


Then there's Harrington peer, good parking and walk south along the
boulevard-maybe the ice cream car from Silloth will be there too.

Edith.

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>
> "a l l y"  wrote in message
> news:3gmmajFd7eehU1@individual.net...
> >
> > "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk> wrote
> > in message >
> >> Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman
fort
> >> on Caermote Hill.
> >>
> >
> >
> > Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
> >
> > ally
>  Don't know about dogs, though....  It's a long time since I was up that
> neck of the woods (1982), and there's sure to be sheep around; you'll need
a
> lead (or your dogs will :o).  There's a public footpath below the summit
to
> the west.  Higham woods isn't too far away and it's nice up there as well.
> --
> Regds,
>
> Russell W. B.
> http://www.huttonrow.co.uk


Sigh. I wanna go home.

Edith.

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> 
> "a l l y"  wrote in message
> news:3gmmajFd7eehU1@individual.net...
> >
> > "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk> wrote
> in
> > message >
> > > Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman fort
> > > on Caermote Hill.
> >
> > Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
> >
> > ally
> 
> Then there's Harrington peer, good parking and walk south along the
> boulevard-maybe the ice cream car from Silloth will be there too.
> 
> Edith.


I wouldn't touch Silloth ice-cream with a barge-pole, unless I was 
forced to buy one for a second opinion!  We once had an ice-cream 
apiece at Silloth, from the L*n*cak*s van and it was beughhh!

If they have improved it (hope so!), I hope it travels well.  I used 
to like Toggi's ice-cream, sort of whiter than the others with a 
distinctive taste; haven't had it for years - is it still on the go?  
I remember their little three-wheeler vans with a rubber bulb-horn to 
signal their presence.  They competed with 'Mr Softee' with his posh 
van and amplified electronic chimes.  His ice-cream was good as well.

Tognarelli used to keep all his vans in a big depot between Udale
Street and Bridge Street, opposite the Bridge Street cafe.
--

Regds,

Russell W. B.
http://www.huttonrow.co.uk






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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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>
> >
> > "a l l y"  wrote in message
> > news:3gmmajFd7eehU1@individual.net...
> > >
> > > "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk>
wrote
> > in
> > > message >
> > > > Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the Roman
fort
> > > > on Caermote Hill.
> > >
> > > Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
> > >
> > > ally
> >
> > Then there's Harrington peer, good parking and walk south along the
> > boulevard-maybe the ice cream car from Silloth will be there too.
> >
> > Edith.
>
> I wouldn't touch Silloth ice-cream with a barge-pole, unless I was
> forced to buy one for a second opinion!  We once had an ice-cream
> apiece at Silloth, from the L*n*cak*s van and it was beughhh!
>
> If they have improved it (hope so!), I hope it travels well.  I used
> to like Toggi's ice-cream, sort of whiter than the others with a
> distinctive taste; haven't had it for years - is it still on the go?
> I remember their little three-wheeler vans with a rubber bulb-horn to
> signal their presence.  They competed with 'Mr Softee' with his posh
> van and amplified electronic chimes.  His ice-cream was good as well.
>
> Tognarelli used to keep all his vans in a big depot between Udale
> Street and Bridge Street, opposite the Bridge Street cafe.
> --
>
> Regds,
>
> Russell W. B.
> http://www.huttonrow.co.uk
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
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Mr Hartley's ice-cream is nice, but he is in and around Egremont

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> >
> > >
> > > "a l l y"  wrote in message
> > > news:3gmmajFd7eehU1@individual.net...
> > > >
> > > > "Russell W. Barnes" <russell dot barnes @ huttonrow dot co dot uk>
> wrote
> > > in
> > > > message >
> > > > > Binsey Fell.  Then head north-west across Whittas Park to the
Roman
> fort
> > > > > on Caermote Hill.
> > > >
> > > > Hmm... that sounds worth checking on the map. Thanks...
> > > >
> > > > ally
> > >
> > > Then there's Harrington peer, good parking and walk south along the
> > > boulevard-maybe the ice cream car from Silloth will be there too.
> > >
> > > Edith.
> >
> > I wouldn't touch Silloth ice-cream with a barge-pole, unless I was
> > forced to buy one for a second opinion!  We once had an ice-cream
> > apiece at Silloth, from the L*n*cak*s van and it was beughhh!
> >
> > If they have improved it (hope so!), I hope it travels well.  I used
> > to like Toggi's ice-cream, sort of whiter than the others with a
> > distinctive taste; haven't had it for years - is it still on the go?
> > I remember their little three-wheeler vans with a rubber bulb-horn to
> > signal their presence.  They competed with 'Mr Softee' with his posh
> > van and amplified electronic chimes.  His ice-cream was good as well.
> >
> > Tognarelli used to keep all his vans in a big depot between Udale
> > Street and Bridge Street, opposite the Bridge Street cafe.
> > --
> >
> > Regds,
> >
> > Russell W. B.
> > http://www.huttonrow.co.uk

> Mr Hartley's ice-cream is nice, but he is in and around Egremont


Me do big mistake. Ice cream from Allonby. Me verry sorry, Smolley, Russell.

I can go further back to remembering ice cream sweetened with (something)
because sugar was scarce, Russ and then it was said this (stuff) caused
cancer. Then Walls van started driving around Salterbeck. Salterbeck, what a
lovely place for a kid to grow up eating ice creams. Great man.

Edith.

Jesuschrist. The horn signal for incoming air intruders is blowing short
quick signals and I'm on the same high level. I don't know whether to run
out onto the veranda or take the stairs, four flights down to the cellar.
They'll hit this building in a jiffy.

Heart beating like crazy. Long signals. It's over and was only a test of the
equipment from WW2 bloogyell. I used to be only half blind. Now I'm half
deaf too.

Shiver. That wasn't nice.
Edith.(needs an Eldorado ice cream-her favourite)

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8><---------------------


Abbot's Lodge ice-cream is some of the best I've ever tasted.  Made on
their farm near Clifton (Clifton near Penrith, not Workington!) from
their own Jersey herd; brilliant - Mmmmmm!!  All sorts of flavours
as well.

That reminds me:  What is a fourteen-letter word for constipation which
starts with an 'N' and finishes with an 'n'?
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Nnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!
--

Regds,

Russell W. B.
http://www.huttonrow.co.uk


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"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>
> There is a litttle fell on the eastside-forgotten the name. Is one allowed
> to swim in Bass lake?
>

I hope so, because we often do when it's hot! The last couple of years, 
though, there's been a problem with algal growth and people have been 
advised to keep out of the water - dogs too.

ally

"Smolley"  wrote in message 
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>
> Mr Hartley's ice-cream is nice, but he is in and around Egremont
>

Oh, I've seen that make elsewhere, actually. It is good indeed.

ally

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>
> Jesuschrist. The horn signal for incoming air intruders is blowing short
> quick signals and I'm on the same high level. I don't know whether to run
> out onto the veranda or take the stairs, four flights down to the cellar.
> They'll hit this building in a jiffy.
>
> Heart beating like crazy. Long signals. It's over and was only a test of 
> the
> equipment from WW2 bloogyell. I used to be only half blind. Now I'm half
> deaf too.
>


An air raid warning? Bloodyhell as though you don't have enough to worry 
about up there. I think, if there is an air raid, just keep posting to uklc 
until you're hit - make sure you send it before the power goes off though - 
so that we'll all know you were thinking of us with your dying breath...


> Shiver. That wasn't nice.
> Edith.(needs an Eldorado ice cream-her favourite)
>

Ooh yes, Eldorado. I remember that. There was this wee shop in West Linton, 
where we used to go for holidays, that sold fishing rods and Eldorado ice 
cream. I remember gazing at all these flies and floats and things while 
standing in the queue. Lovely stuff.

Anyone remember Koola ice cream? They made it in Edinburgh - might have just 
been a local thing - but it was lovely.

ally

"Russell W. Barnes"  wrote in message >

> Abbot's Lodge ice-cream is some of the best I've ever tasted.  Made on
> their farm near Clifton (Clifton near Penrith, not Workington!) from
> their own Jersey herd; brilliant - Mmmmmm!!  All sorts of flavours
> as well.
>
> That reminds me:  What is a fourteen-letter word for constipation which
> starts with an 'N' and finishes with an 'n'?
> -
> Regds,
>
> Russell W. B.
> http://www.huttonrow.co.uk


Titter. Yer Mam wouldn't have given you any marks for that one Russell.

Edith.

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> "Smolley"  wrote in message
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> >
> > Mr Hartley's ice-cream is nice, but he is in and around Egremont
> >
> Oh, I've seen that make elsewhere, actually. It is good indeed.
>
> ally


My goal is to taste the ice cream up at Buttermere on the farm across from
the church.

Edith.

Edith wrote:  "My goal is to taste the ice cream up at Buttermere on
the farm across from
the church.".....

It's worth a trip over the North Sea, Edith...... It's goooooooooooood!
 {:-)

Oh, and you asked about swimming in Bass' Lake -- the answer is yes,
you certainly can, just so long as you don't get snatched by an Osprey
or eaten by 'Bassie'  (no, not the Count, the alleged monster that some
jesters tried briefly to promote a few years ago!).

(Oh, and you can drown in Bass' Lake, too.... like my luckless great
uncle did!)

Eddie

"Skiddaw Hermit"  wrote in message
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> Edith wrote:  "My goal is to taste the ice cream up at Buttermere on
> the farm across from
> the church.".....
>
> It's worth a trip over the North Sea, Edith...... It's goooooooooooood!
>  {:-)
>
> Oh, and you asked about swimming in Bass' Lake -- the answer is yes,
> you certainly can, just so long as you don't get snatched by an Osprey
> or eaten by 'Bassie'  (no, not the Count, the alleged monster that some
> jesters tried briefly to promote a few years ago!).


Probabley an old pike.

>
> (Oh, and you can drown in Bass' Lake, too.... like my luckless great
> uncle did!)
>
> Eddie


Phewee. That's sad.

Edith fishing out her ABC gear.

"Russell W. Barnes"  wrote in message

> Tognarelli used to keep all his vans in a big depot between Udale
> Street and Bridge Street, opposite the Bridge Street cafe.
> --
>
> Regds,
>
> Russell W. B.
> http://www.huttonrow.co.uk


Reet! That's it ye little monkey. Been pokin' around in Toggi's shed, have
yuh? Eh.? Well here's summet fer yuh. A thick ear. Git hyam un tell THAT tuh
yer father.

Bridge Street cafe. Oop top end ut town, Russ? I've forgotten. I know where
it is/was but I can't remember. Did they have a duke box?

Edith signing off with...........Oh she was only sixteen, only
sixteen.......

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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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> >
> > Jesuschrist. The horn signal for incoming air intruders is blowing short
> > quick signals and I'm on the same high level. I don't know whether to
run
> > out onto the veranda or take the stairs, four flights down to the
cellar.
> > They'll hit this building in a jiffy.
> >
> > Heart beating like crazy. Long signals. It's over and was only a test of
> > the
> > equipment from WW2 bloogyell. I used to be only half blind. Now I'm half
> > deaf too.
> >
>
> An air raid warning? Bloodyhell as though you don't have enough to worry
> about up there. I think, if there is an air raid, just keep posting to
uklc
> until you're hit - make sure you send it before the power goes off
though -
> so that we'll all know you were thinking of us with your dying breath...


Ok,I, and while the electricians were screwing around in the hall and
ringing my door bell and the lad was out on the veranda cracking up concrete
again with a big machine, our leader came with another fella and gave me
tips on what kind of wood to buy and what kind of nails and paint I need
and --does anyone have a migraine pill, please. I've had a great day.
Honest.

>
> > Shiver. That wasn't nice.
> > Edith.(needs an Eldorado ice cream-her favourite)
> >
> Ooh yes, Eldorado. I remember that. There was this wee shop in West
Linton,
> where we used to go for holidays, that sold fishing rods and Eldorado ice
> cream. I remember gazing at all these flies and floats and things while
> standing in the queue. Lovely stuff.


I'm just glad the flies weren't in the ice cream


> Anyone remember Koola ice cream? They made it in Edinburgh - might have
just
> been a local thing - but it was lovely.
>
> ally


Not I. Was it frozen juices?

Edith.

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>
> 8><---------------------
>
>
> Abbot's Lodge ice-cream is some of the best I've ever tasted.  Made on
> their farm near Clifton (Clifton near Penrith, not Workington!) from
> their own Jersey herd; brilliant - Mmmmmm!!  All sorts of flavours
> as well.
>
> That reminds me:  What is a fourteen-letter word for constipation which
> starts with an 'N' and finishes with an 'n'?
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> -
> Spanishicecream


Edith. (OK-15 letters)

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>
>> Anyone remember Koola ice cream? They made it in Edinburgh - might have
> just
>> been a local thing - but it was lovely.
>>
>> ally
>

No, no, proper ice cream. Big white bricks of the stuff wrapped in a 
cardboard wrapper. Just enough for my mum and dad and me after dinner. 
Mmmmm....

ally

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>
> My goal is to taste the ice cream up at Buttermere on the farm across from
> the church.
>

Belfagan were at the Fish at Buttermere on Monday night. Beautiful night, 
for once. Clear skies and no rain, though there was a wee bit of a chill and 
the midgies came out. I even did a bit of dancing as we have more musicians 
now. It's one of the loveliest places we dance - all those mountains, and of 
course the drive down past Crummock is just breathtaking.

Ooh, er, sorry Edith... you weren't feeling homesick, were you? Um...

ally

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> >
> > My goal is to taste the ice cream up at Buttermere on the farm across
from
> > the church.
> >
> Belfagan were at the Fish at Buttermere on Monday night. Beautiful night,
> for once. Clear skies and no rain, though there was a wee bit of a chill
and
> the midgies came out. I even did a bit of dancing as we have more
musicians
> now. It's one of the loveliest places we dance - all those mountains, and
of
> course the drive down past Crummock is just breathtaking.
>
> Ooh, er, sorry Edith... you weren't feeling homesick, were you? Um...
>
> ally


Yes. All the time.Buttermere is lovely. I can't forget the sheep who were
sleeping in the middle of the road on our way back to Cockermouth after our
boink at TheFish. I had to get out of the van and shoo them to get by. :0)
We found that absolutely fascinating.

Edith.

Edith

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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> Yes. All the time.Buttermere is lovely. I can't forget the sheep who were
> sleeping in the middle of the road on our way back to Cockermouth after 
> our
> boink at TheFish. I had to get out of the van and shoo them to get by. :0)
> We found that absolutely fascinating.
>

There's always a few herdwicks using the warm tarmac for a bed. I love their 
sturdy little black lambs - they look so wise compared with other sheep.

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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> >
> > Yes. All the time.Buttermere is lovely. I can't forget the sheep who
were
> > sleeping in the middle of the road on our way back to Cockermouth after
> > our
> > boink at TheFish. I had to get out of the van and shoo them to get by.
:0)
> > We found that absolutely fascinating.
> >
> There's always a few herdwicks using the warm tarmac for a bed. I love
their
> sturdy little black lambs - they look so wise compared with other sheep.
>
> ally


Herwicks are my favourites too. Does anyone know why sheep/lambs wag their
tails?'' Is it for the same reason as dogs, d'yuh think?

Edith

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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> Herwicks are my favourites too. Does anyone know why sheep/lambs wag their
> tails?'' Is it for the same reason as dogs, d'yuh think?
>

Don't most animals use their tails as fly swats? Must be quite useful for 
keeping those wee beasties away from your bum.

ally

"a l l y"  wrote in message
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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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> >
> > Herwicks are my favourites too. Does anyone know why sheep/lambs wag
their
> > tails?'' Is it for the same reason as dogs, d'yuh think?
> >
> Don't most animals use their tails as fly swats? Must be quite useful for
> keeping those wee beasties away from your bum.
>
> ally


You have a tail. I knew it. Your a Scotish pixie.

Edith-knew it all along.

"The Traveller"  wrote in message 
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>> >
>> > Herwicks are my favourites too. Does anyone know why sheep/lambs wag
> their
>> > tails?'' Is it for the same reason as dogs, d'yuh think?
>> >
>> Don't most animals use their tails as fly swats? Must be quite useful for
>> keeping those wee beasties away from your bum.
>>
>> ally
>
> You have a tail. I knew it. Your a Scotish pixie.
>

Oh of course - didn't you notice the little hole in the back of my jeans 
where it sticks out? Next time you come over I'll wag it for you. Just 
remember to wear that big hat with the holes for your donkey ears....

ally

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> "The Traveller"  wrote in message
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> >> >
> >> > Herwicks are my favourites too. Does anyone know why sheep/lambs wag
> > their
> >> > tails?'' Is it for the same reason as dogs, d'yuh think?
> >> >
> >> Don't most animals use their tails as fly swats? Must be quite useful
for
> >> keeping those wee beasties away from your bum.
> >>
> >> ally
> >
> > You have a tail. I knew it. Your a Scotish pixie.
> >
> Oh of course - didn't you notice the little hole in the back of my jeans
> where it sticks out? Next time you come over I'll wag it for you. Just
> remember to wear that big hat with the holes for your donkey ears....
>
> ally


cheaky bugga.

Edith.