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Yvonne G

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I put Margo out this morning and discovered thousands of ants coming out the ground, some larger ones with wings starting to fly. The temperature is 27 degrees, the air is humid. I had to pour some boiling water from the kettle down their nest as it was in Margo’s enclosure.
They were getting ready to disperse and start new colonies. I always kill these too. Lord knows we have enough ants and don't need new colonies!
 

Yvonne G

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Oh my. That's lovely!
 

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Oh my, moving. What a chore! But it's so much fun starting over with all brand new (to you).
It will be a bit of a wrench really as where I am now is my old family home, but the neighbours are a constant worry and I don't want to waste any more time on them.
Plus I'm anticipating problems with my knee and leg further down the line as arthritis sets in, so a bungalow would be the obvious choice.
 

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Good evenooning everyone. I had to do an fill in shift at the rescue today as they’re short of volunteers due to people going on holiday.

I was late as a lorry had tried to go down lanes that are barely wide enough for cars and got stuck.
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Only one photo today... of juvenile Swifts. Once they fly, they may not land for 3 years ... when they nest.
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Lyn W

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Good evenooning everyone. I had to do an fill in shift at the rescue today as they’re short of volunteers due to people going on holiday.

I was late as a lorry had tried to go down lanes that are barely wide enough for cars and got stuck.
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Only one photo today... of juvenile Swifts. Once they fly, they may not land for 3 years ... when they nest.
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I wonder if his sat nav took him the wrong way - mine has a mind of its own!
Those swifts need to be fit as fiddles before they take off then.....hope they all make it!
 
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Lyn W

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I made it up the South Downs on my bike today, with a lot of stops and breaks that is. My legs were so tired and sore that I nearly fell over when I got of my bike. Worst bike ride ever!
Well done Ben - were you inspired by the Tour de France?
it's been a hot day to do that ride.....hope you had plenty of water with you.
Maybe you need an ice bath tonight to stop your legs seizing up tomorrow.
 

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Well done Ben - were you inspired by the Tour de France?
it's been a hot day to do that ride.....hope you had plenty of water with you.
Maybe you need an ice bath tonight to stop your legs seizing up tomorrow.
I was getting a bit bored at home and I wanted to do something. Called a couple of friends and off we went. There was an ice cream van at the top. Best 99 ice cream ever:)
 

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Good afternoon/morning to one and all.
Phew it's hot today!! I've not been out for long , and Lola isn't keen on the heat either, but he did have a short bask earlier this morning.
I've made an appointment to view a bungalow on Thursday, which will be easier on my legs and has a lovely large garden and space for Lola to have a better house. It's next to a school though which isn't without it's potential problems but it looks nice and I wouldn't have to do anything to it.
I've decided I've had enough of worrying about what my neighbours are going to get up to next so I think it's time to call it a day here.
So watch this space!!
You might have less problems with the young people then you think. That sounds like a nice opportunity. Young people are enthusiastically caring about our planet. There's a movement going on in our country and children are leading it.
 

Lyn W

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You might have less problems with the young people then you think. That sounds like a nice opportunity. Young people are enthusiastically caring about our planet. There's a movement going on in our country and children are leading it.
I was thinking more about traffic problems, but maybe I will have left for my own school before the parents start the dropping off at the gates.
 

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