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**Weekend Chat Thread 27/28 June **

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  • daphne_descends
    daphne_descends Posts: 2,517 Forumite
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    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    I broke my lawnmower a couple of weeks ago DD running over an owl. SIL has given me his spare one. Still in my boot. A job for tomorrow nite maybe.
    An owl??? :eek:
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    whatatwit wrote: »
    I think PAP will have them ;)

    Bless her, she posted something to that effect but then deleted it - which I completely understand, they live for years and actually its a huge commitment in terms of getting rid of the eggs and giving them a big enough place to live

    it will either be eb ay or this insect guy who rescues them.

    and DD they are getting so big and are just GROSS. they live in a plastic tank and have earth and a water bowl and a flower pot. EVERYTHING is covered in slime which doesn't wash off easily.
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    whatatwit wrote: »
    An owl :eek:

    A pot one on a stick which was lurking under a butterfy bush. It broke the spindle thingey which holds on the rotary doodah and I can't afford/find the spare part.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    A pot one on a stick which was lurking under a butterfy bush. It broke the spindle thingey which holds on the rotary doodah and I can't afford/find the spare part.


    I thought it might be a rival Brown Owl!!!
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • whatatwit
    whatatwit Posts: 5,424 Forumite
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    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    A pot one on a stick which was lurking under a butterfy bush. It broke the spindle thingey which holds on the rotary doodah and I can't afford/find the spare part.

    I did wonder.

    So glad we have no grass, used to hate mowing the stuff.

    DD our cat plucks them and if given the chance eats them
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no: 203.
  • LouiseJ
    LouiseJ Posts: 11,156 Forumite
    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    A pot one on a stick which was lurking under a butterfy bush. It broke the spindle thingey which holds on the rotary doodah and I can't afford/find the spare part.

    OK so I wasnt the only one who thought Bookie ran over a real owl right?:rotfl:
    But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.
  • LouiseJ
    LouiseJ Posts: 11,156 Forumite
    whatatwit wrote: »
    I did wonder.

    So glad we have no grass, used to hate mowing the stuff.

    DD our cat plucks them and if given the chance eats them


    What? Owls?:eek:
    But these things take time, I know that I'm, the most inept that ever stepped.
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Buffy, have you asked local primary schools if they's like your snails hun?
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    LouiseJ wrote: »
    OK so I wasnt the only one who thought Bookie ran over a real owl right?:rotfl:

    With a lawnmower!
    (in a haaaandbag!)
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,924 Forumite
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    thats a good idea Spud. cheers xxx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
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