blandy Posted February 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2023 5 hours ago, rjw63 said: The birds that visit our garden to feed cheer me up, especially when a new type appears. This week we have had Siskins, never ever seen one before. They’re used to loads visit and nest in the back yard, here, but the last year or two hardly any. An occasional sparrow or goldfinch, a pigeon or two. I really miss them. I dunno if it’s bird flu, other gardens with better feeders and bird boxes or what. Come back, birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2023 17 minutes ago, blandy said: They’re used to loads visit and nest in the back yard, here, but the last year or two hardly any. An occasional sparrow or goldfinch, a pigeon or two. I really miss them. I dunno if it’s bird flu, other gardens with better feeders and bird boxes or what. Come back, birds. I find black sunflower seed is like a bird magnet. They go absolutely nuts, will empty the feeder in a few days. Even seen woodpeckers on it. I've noticed strange things though. They pretty much will ignore fat balls (KW) and peanuts in feeders but put them on a bird table and they'll then take them. Weird. Plus of course you will get the larger birds that can't get on the feeder. Suet pellets are also a big attraction on the bird table. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 6 minutes ago, sidcow said: I find black sunflower seed is like a bird magnet. Sunflower hearts are better but much more pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted February 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, rjw63 said: Sunflower hearts are better but much more pricey. No, I find the black sunflower seeds go better than hearts. Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted February 26, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, blandy said: Mine too. Until recently and a pandemic clear out I still had some. Mine are all long gone - as is the original Word file, sadly. Shame, feels like I've lost a priceless historical artifact... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted February 26, 2023 Moderator Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, blandy said: They’re used to loads visit and nest in the back yard, here, but the last year or two hardly any. An occasional sparrow or goldfinch, a pigeon or two. I really miss them. I dunno if it’s bird flu, other gardens with better feeders and bird boxes or what. Come back, birds. TIP: Birds don't like gravy unless they are dead 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 hours ago, Davkaus said: I really enjoyed Iceland but thought the blue lagoon was a complete **** rip off. Total tourist trap and not worth the price of admission We did Sky lagoon .. Probabaly the same thing in terms of tourist trap , but it wasn't too crowded and the 4 of us really enjoyed it and you can have a beer in the water whilst looking out onto the harbour , don't know if they let you do that at Blue lagoon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted March 1, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 1, 2023 This weekend. The return of F1, F2 (x2), F3 (x2) & Indycar plus a Saturday 3pm home kick off for Villa. As sports weekends go, there are few better. No other plans except a few beers in local. Absolute heaven. Might make a nice hot curry while I'm at it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Anthony Posted March 1, 2023 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2023 4 hours ago, BOF said: This weekend. The return of F1, F2 (x2), F3 (x2) & Indycar plus a Saturday 3pm home kick off for Villa. Wrong thread mate. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post theboyangel Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I know it’s on topic but this made me grin like a proper fanboy one of my all time favourite players. I’m hoping there’s more content to come from his visit to Bodymoor Heath. Edited March 3, 2023 by theboyangel 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I'm sure our badge used to have a lion on it. Ah just found out why. Fair play, I just assumed it was the usual incompetence from our SM team Edited March 3, 2023 by Davkaus 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeVillan Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 44 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I'm sure our badge used to have a lion on it. Ah just found out why. Fair play, I just assumed it was the usual incompetence from our SM team Have they seen the light pollution in the cities? No way you'd be able to see a star like that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 3, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, theboyangel said: I know it’s on topic but this made me grin like a proper fanboy one of my all time favourite players. I’m hoping there’s more content to come from his visit to Bodymoor Heath. Yeah, I was grinning like a loon when I was watching that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonyh29 Posted March 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2023 Trying to get into a bar with a mate too drunk .. end entry refused … bouncer has a bit of accent , turns out to be Argentinian.. tell him Martinez plays for my team . He says , “Aston villa” , .. yep anyhow entry secured and free drink thanks Dibu 13 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Zen Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 The broadcaster of the Norwegian Eliteserie has decided to give all season ticket holders a £10 monthly discount on their TV package. TV football is still too bloody expensive, but I thought that was a nice gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 Just found out Ally McCoist had an affair with Patsy Kensit. How’s he done that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted March 6, 2023 Moderator Share Posted March 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Just found out Ally McCoist had an affair with Patsy Kensit. How’s he done that It's not like she has a history of going for good looking men Bloke out of BAD that no-one remembers Jim fecking Kerr Noel Gallagher's brother Jeremy Healy out of Hazi Fantasi (yeah I know he's a famous DJ these days but...) Ryan Giggs Killa Kela (Who?) David Walliams I am spotting a different trend though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 2 minutes ago, bickster said: It's not like she has a history of going for good looking men Bloke out of BAD that no-one remembers Jim fecking Kerr Noel Gallagher's brother Jeremy Healy out of Hazi Fantasi (yeah I know he's a famous DJ these days but...) Ryan Giggs Killa Kela (Who?) David Walliams I am spotting a different trend though 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 6, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, KentVillan said: Just found out Ally McCoist had an affair with Patsy Kensit. How’s he done that To be fair if her performance on Richard Osman's House of Games is anything to go by she's barely sentient. Probably thinks she's a munter and Ally McCoist is a coup for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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