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Why ??????? What's the matter with ivy growing on the back of a row of garages ???????
If it's any comfort, Jacksparrow, the same thing happened to me (and mine !!) 7 years ago. It's hard to adjust and I felt angry, but the birds get used to it somehow. Ivy regrows quickly and I just hope that "weed"killer doesn't make an appearance.
Bad luck :(
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Got a bunch of 20 British tightly budded daffodils at the Farm Shop for £1 this morning. 3 have already popped :flower: :)
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Placido wrote:Why ??????? What's the matter with ivy growing on the back of a row of garages ???????
If it's any comfort, Jacksparrow, the same thing happened to me (and mine !!) 7 years ago. It's hard to adjust and I felt angry, but the birds get used to it somehow. Ivy regrows quickly and I just hope that "weed"killer doesn't make an appearance.
Bad luck :(
I have been told the there is very little that will kill Ivy should they resort to chemical warfare. I think Mrs JS became more agitated than I did and I thought she was going to say "go and stand between the Ivy and the chainsaws to halt the process" such was her dismay. :(
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"Go and stand ..... etc." seems quite reasonable a moi - particularly given the heroic (if elderly) stance you demonstrate in your avatar.
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So frustrating to see habitat being removed without a thought for the overall impact on wildlife :shrug: . I was tempted to remove the ivy growing over from next door, but when I saw how much wildlife it supports, I decided to leave it alone :) . I'll send a squadron of Sturks over Jacksparra to poo on their heads!! :blackbird:
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Biker wrote:So frustrating to see habitat being removed without a thought for the overall impact on wildlife :shrug: . I was tempted to remove the ivy growing over from next door, but when I saw how much wildlife it supports, I decided to leave it alone :) . I'll send a squadron of Sturks over Jacksparra to poo on their heads!! :blackbird:
Thanks for that Biker :yes: . Could you please let me know their ETA as I don't want to be caught in friendly fire :shake:
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Will do Jacksparra. Move the car two streets away when you get the word. :)
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Biker wrote:Will do Jacksparra. Move the car two streets away when you get the word. :)
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I have a technical question for the foodies amongst you all. You'll all of heard of a loin of beef or a loin of pork but at present my local branch of Iceland are advertising Loins of Cod. :unsure: My question is what part of a cod can be described as being it's loins? :shrug:
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The loin of the cod is the largest (and therefore most succulent) part of the fillet. It's quite common on a good day.

D'you want to talk about cod cheeks ??
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