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Smilie's Diary for the Pilgrimers

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  • mothernerd
    mothernerd Posts: 4,858 Forumite
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    There was a Red Admiral butterfly at my other house (went for large plant pots, have cleared enough space to start bringing them here). They love next door's buddleia but it isn't out yet. But lots of tete a tete, some hyacinths and large daffs and the tulips are going to bloom soon. Magpies are back in the churchyard and sunshine everywhere.
    My mission in life is not only to survive,but to thrive and to do so with some Passion, some Compassion, some Humour and some Style.
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  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    liltdiddylilt wrote: »
    So even the Bear has awakened from hibernation and got out and about :D:D sounds lovely.

    My dad has an annual butterfly drive, to rescue all of the butterflies that have wintered over in the garage. His count was 51 in the garage this year, 3 in the glass house (rubbish conservatory not attached to house :rotfl:) and 5 in the shed! :T:T
    It was lovely :) I've also been watching 2 starlings nest building :)

    Yay for your dad rescuing butterflies :j

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  • Greying_Pilgrim
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    We did the *local tourist* thing on Monday, and walked a 10 mile trail that starts out virtually on our doorstep and goes through urban areas (with sort of wildlife corridors) and then on through farmland to a local landmark/beauty spot. On the way, we came across a 'nature area' which is relatively newly created (and that we didn't know existed :o) and we sat on a bench, having our elevenses cuppa watching the pond in front of us, as it was h e a v i n g with frogs! Considering there were some children around, it all got a bit *adult content*, but it was nature making the most of the spring sunshine.......

    As we walked across some farmland all we could hear (apart from the sheep, who were feasting on left over beet in the mud) were loads and loads of skylarks - and as it was so bright and sunny, we saw a fair few of them too, which was an added bonus :D Yep, definitely loving the spring weather.

    Greying
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  • in_need_of_direction
    in_need_of_direction Posts: 7,954 Forumite
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    Given that they are under threat, there are a fair number of large bumble bees humming about my garden at present. I'm such a wuss I'm having to force myself to ignore them.
    Mortgage at 01.01.14 £119,481.83:eek: today £0 Emergency fund £5.5/5.5k & £200/200 cash.:jWeight 24/02/19 14st 7lb now 11st 12lb determined to stop defining myself by my mistakes. Progress not perfection.:T100%through my 1% mortgage challenge. 100% through my pb challenge. I’m not perfect but I’m good enough for now.
  • Upsidedown_Bear
    Upsidedown_Bear Posts: 18,264 Forumite
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    Smilie of the day.


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  • Upsidedown_Bear
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    Smilie of the day.


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  • Upsidedown_Bear
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    Smilie of the day.


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  • liltdiddylilt
    liltdiddylilt Posts: 4,118 Forumite
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    Oh yes! Pool party.. I am so in! Except fully clothed. No bikini's shall dare to touch this body :p

    A black belt only covers 2 inches of your a$$ - You have to cover the rest yourself - Royce Gracie
  • Upsidedown_Bear
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    liltdiddylilt wrote: »
    Oh yes! Pool party.. I am so in! Except fully clothed. No bikini's shall dare to touch this body :p
    And a Bear in a bikini is just so wrong :eek::rotfl:
  • liltdiddylilt
    liltdiddylilt Posts: 4,118 Forumite
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    LOLLLL

    I am imagining it right now... :D

    A black belt only covers 2 inches of your a$$ - You have to cover the rest yourself - Royce Gracie
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