Mundane News

[oldwheels]

Holly seeds won't actually germinate unless they've been through a bird's digestive tract.

The outer casing on the seed is too tough to split apart naturally, but the acid and grit in a bird's stomach softens and erodes it just enough for nature then to take it's course. And of course, they then disperse the seed by pooping everywhere...

I should know that having done 3 years with lots of botany at uni. My excuse is that it was 65 years ago.

 

[Reynard]

I should know that having done 3 years with lots of botany at uni. My excuse is that it was 65 years ago.

Awh xxx

Mind, it's no coincidence that in my garden I get lots of little holly trees sprouting where there's loads of bird sh*t

The same is true for Elder as well, I believe.

 

[Reynard]

Anyways, it's almost time to feed the cats, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Awh xxx

Mind, it's no coincidence that in my garden I get lots of little holly trees sprouting where there's loads of bird sh*t

The same is true for Elder as well, I believe.

On a related theme, do you know how true it is that nettles often grow on the sites of old middens or general outdoor peeing places? Something to do with phosphates.

 

[biggs682]

Early appointment tomorrow am

 

[Reynard]

On a related theme, do you know how true it is that nettles often grow on the sites of old middens or general outdoor peeing places? Something to do with phosphates.

I couldn't say for sure, but it wouldn't surprise me. Loads of nettles out here anyway, but given the amount of muck-spreading that goes on, generally...

Have always had them in the garden, but then I do know that there used to be a small piggery next to the house, and people out here used to dig pits for their rubbish. Am always turning up bits of bone and old crockery.

I do dry the nettle tips for tea though. Combined with mint, it makes a wonderful, thirst-quenching brew.

 

[Reynard]

Lovely supper of pea & mint soup, then ox-cheek casserole and triple-cooked chips.

 

[classic33]

On a related theme, do you know how true it is that nettles often grow on the sites of old middens or general outdoor peeing places? Something to do with phosphates.

Hum a few bars, I might get it.

 

[classic33]

I couldn't say for sure, but it wouldn't surprise me. Loads of nettles out here anyway, but given the amount of muck-spreading that goes on, generally...

Have always had them in the garden, but then I do know that there used to be a small piggery next to the house, and people out here used to dig pits for their rubbish. Am always turning up bits of bone and old crockery.

I do dry the nettle tips for tea though. Combined with mint, it makes a wonderful, thirst-quenching brew.

I hope you're reporting those bone finds to the police.

 

[Reynard]

I hope you're reporting those bone finds to the police.

Rabbit bones, mostly, and pig trotter bones. Although I did find a near-intact fox skull a time back...

 

[classic33]

Rabbit bones, mostly, and pig trotter bones. Although I did find a near-intact fox skull a time back...

I was told any bone finds had to be reported. By a police officer who was visiting next door, off duty.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Hum a few bars, I might get it.

I'm now trying to imagine your record collection...!

 

[classic33]

I'm now trying to imagine your record collection...!

You'll never manage that.

 

[postman]

Gawd two years of lockdown and this week everything going on.Out last night church,out tonight church,tomorrow moening coffee moening Thursday night meal out,and Friday birthday nothing has been said so i suppose they will sirprise me,i will act surprised.Next week i am isolating leading up to the operation i dont want anything to go wrong.

 

[postman]

Tell you what i am feeling really positive tonight after the hospital phonecall,the light at the end of the tunnel got brighter and larger,i also had a talk wirh my 64 year old mate who had the TURP procedure done weeks ago he says he feels fantastic.