COLD DARK ROOM

[JoesMum]

Good morning all.

I am off to see Luton Town v Accrington Stanley today... perhaps not one of the bigger fixtures in the English Football League, but it is a match between two of the oldest clubs in the country. They were founded in 1885 and 1891 respectively.

At times Luton's ground feels like it hasn't been modernised since 1885... the Ladies loos are not pleasant and the benches in the main stand were built for dwarves... but at least the weather is improved on this time last week!

I have had words with the one-legged pirate and coffee is on its way. We are going to have to keep an eye on him and the leprechaun, poor old Montgomery can't take the late nights and the alcohol. And as for the penguins they should know better than to try to hatch plans with those two! At least the jellyfish aren't looking green this morning. There's one in corner 4 that's a rather pleasant shade of lilac this morning

 

[Kristoff]

Good morning all.

I am off to see Luton Town v Accrington Stanley today... perhaps not one of the bigger fixtures in the English Football League, but it is a match between two of the oldest clubs in the country. They were founded in 1885 and 1891 respectively.

At times Luton's ground feels like it hasn't been modernised since 1885... the Ladies loos are not pleasant and the benches in the main stand were built for dwarves... but at least the weather is improved on this time last week!

Stoke City might be older - 1863 in its previous incarnation.
Once I was on a walking tour in Munich, and our British tour guide said he was from Stoke-on-Trent. For some reason, he didn’t expect anyone (outside the UK) to have ever heard about the place. I responded with facts about Stoke City and Wedgewood. He freaked out, thinking I did a background check on him, silly megalomaniac. All I did was some research on Robbie Williams — and watched Bargain Hunt. [emoji85]

I have had words with the one-legged pirate and coffee is on its way. We are going to have to keep an eye on him and the leprechaun, poor old Montgomery can't take the late nights and the alcohol. And as for the penguins they should know better than to try to hatch plans with those two! ...

I know. They should all scramble back to work.

 

[JoesMum]

Stoke City might be older - 1863 in its previous incarnation.
Once I was on a walking tour in Munich, and our British tour guide said he was from Stoke-on-Trent. For some reason, he didn’t expect anyone (outside the UK) to have ever heard about the place. I responded with facts about Stoke City and Wedgewood. He freaked out, thinking I did a background check on him, silly megalomaniac. All I did was some research on Robbie Williams — and watched Bargain Hunt. [emoji85]



I know. They should all scramble back to work.

I know there are older clubs. Accrington is also a rebirth after going bankrupt in the 1960s. Luton has managed continuous existence.

Adam’s beloved Leeds were founded in 1919.

I find it interesting that you watch Bargain Hunt

 

[JoesMum]

Great excitement. We have briefly seen 2 bluet-its in our nest box.

The one that comes in a lot spends a lot of time calling and spreading its wings like this... perhaps trying to persuade a partner to join him?

 

[Kristoff]

Great excitement. We have briefly seen 2 bluet-its in our nest box.

The one that comes in a lot spends a lot of time calling and spreading its wings like this... perhaps trying to persuade a partner to join him?
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Cute. You might get a family as tenants after all. Do they pay rent or just take off without paying at the end of their stay?

 

[Kristoff]

Sabine @Bee62: Is that Silly and Willy by any chance?

 

[JoesMum]

Cute. You might get a family as tenants after all. Do they pay rent or just take off without paying at the end of their stay?

It’s only the second year we have had this nestbox. Last year’s tenant treated it as a bachelor crash pad. Didn’t bother with a nest, made a right mess and left unannounced in the autumn.

I suspect this is a male too that’s trying very hard to get a lady interested in a box-share

 

[Kristoff]

It’s only the second year we have had this nestbox. Last year’s tenant treated it as a bachelor crash pad. Didn’t bother with a nest, made a right mess and left unannounced in the autumn.

I suspect this is a male too that’s trying very hard to get a lady interested in a box-share

I hope the lady likes his designer nest. Silly bird

 

[Maro2Bear]

Good Morning Dan
All good. But definitely autumn is here.
The weather this morning....View attachment 232646

Happy Autumn.....which means here it is almost the first day of Spring! Washington DC’s famous Cherry Trees at the tidal basin are predicted to be in peak bloom around 18 March. A sure sign of springtime here in our area.

 

[Maro2Bear]

Great excitement. We have briefly seen 2 bluet-its in our nest box.

The one that comes in a lot spends a lot of time calling and spreading its wings like this... perhaps trying to persuade a partner to join him?
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Very cool. Over the past two weeks we have noticed various pairs of Blue Birds making multiple visits to the birdhouses we have up in our trees for them. Each year we usually have at least three nesting pairs. Cute to watch the babies hatch out and fly away.

 

[JoesMum]

Very cool. Over the past two weeks we have noticed various pairs of Blue Birds making multiple visits to the birdhouses we have up in our trees for them. Each year we usually have at least three nesting pairs. Cute to watch the babies hatch out and fly away.
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They look very like our European Robin


Your Robin is a kind of Thrush

 

[CarolM]

Good morning, roommates!
I woke up with a strange feeling:
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Just where did that Montgomery disappear??

Oh was that what I was feeling this morning......hmmm. Went to the shops and got more coffee. So tomorrow morning is now sorted.

 

[CarolM]

I’m also looking for coffee! Shall we look together?
I’m glad Montgomery isn’t married. He’d be in trouble now:
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Whahaha. Mine would say it was my fault as I skipped the shops in order to sort out Rue first.

 

[CarolM]

I think I saw the One-legged Pirate and the Leprechaun talking with Sabine’s Willy. They’re probably seriously considering opening that Drunken Penguin bar

Can I get a gin and dry lemon please!!!

 

[CarolM]

Good morning all.

I am off to see Luton Town v Accrington Stanley today... perhaps not one of the bigger fixtures in the English Football League, but it is a match between two of the oldest clubs in the country. They were founded in 1885 and 1891 respectively.

At times Luton's ground feels like it hasn't been modernised since 1885... the Ladies loos are not pleasant and the benches in the main stand were built for dwarves... but at least the weather is improved on this time last week!

I have had words with the one-legged pirate and coffee is on its way. We are going to have to keep an eye on him and the leprechaun, poor old Montgomery can't take the late nights and the alcohol. And as for the penguins they should know better than to try to hatch plans with those two! At least the jellyfish aren't looking green this morning. There's one in corner 4 that's a rather pleasant shade of lilac this morning

I like lilac. Seems to be a calming colour. I think tomorrow might be a problem as it is a Sunday which I believe is a non working day. But hopefully by Monday Montgomery should be back to normal. As for the one legged pirate and the leprechaun they are so not normal so this naughtiness is probably normal for them. As long as they don't join the plotting of the Ghost Shrimp and Meerkats I am hoping all will be fine.

 

[CarolM]

I know there are older clubs. Accrington is also a rebirth after going bankrupt in the 1960s. Luton has managed continuous existence.

Adam’s beloved Leeds were founded in 1919.

I find it interesting that you watch Bargain Hunt

You two are by far to clever for me. I read alot of these facts and then 10 seconds later can't remember. The boys love to tell me that they TOLD ME BUT I HAVE FORGOTTEN. Sigh the worst is I can't argue the point because they are probably right. But I am also convinced they just tell me that often when they haven't told me.

 

[CarolM]

Ooooh. That is exciting. They may have babies then we get to see them. Can't wait...

 

[CarolM]

Sabine @Bee62: Is that Silly and Willy by any chance?

Lol. Happy feet. So cute.

 

[CarolM]

It’s only the second year we have had this nestbox. Last year’s tenant treated it as a bachelor crash pad. Didn’t bother with a nest, made a right mess and left unannounced in the autumn.

I suspect this is a male too that’s trying very hard to get a lady interested in a box-share

Well I hope he gets it right.

 

[CarolM]

Happy Autumn.....which means here it is almost the first day of Spring! Washington DC’s famous Cherry Trees at the tidal basin are predicted to be in peak bloom around 18 March. A sure sign of springtime here in our area.

Yay for you guys. And yay for us if it brings the rain with it. But now it also means that I need to watch the temperatures for little Rue.