Nor-Cal Villan Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 (edited) https://wapo.st/3LboAev Quote The cat tour started small. John Edwards thought it would be hilarious — and somewhat ridiculous — to lead a walk through his Minneapolis neighborhood admiring the many felines that live there. “It’s the kind of densely populated neighborhood where if you’re walking around, you’re going to see a lot of cats,” said Edwards, who lives in Lowry Hill East — often called “the Wedge” because of its wedgelike shape — where there are roughly 9,300 residents. About a dozen people showed up for the impromptu cat tour, led by Edwards, seven years ago. Over a two-mile walk, the group stopped to see some 20 cats peeking through their windows. Edwards — who runs a hyperlocal media publication called Wedge Live— never anticipated his cat tour concept would catch on. But people loved it and wanted more, so Edwards began organizing an annual cat tour. It grew every year. “It was a joke, and now it’s real,” Edwards said. “I just thought it would be a funny theme for an event, and it turned into a thing hundreds and hundreds of people wanted to come to.” I “shared” the article so paywall shouldn’t be an issue Edited July 6 by Nor-Cal Villan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 There was a car show at Beacon Park in Lichfield today. As a result, plenty of great cars driving in and around the city centre - including a lot of 70s and 80s cars as well as your more traditional 50s and 60s. Saw a cracking V8 SD1, an Escort Cossie, a mint Sierra Sapphire, a Mk3 Capri, an early gen 1 MX5 and plenty of others. Lovely stuff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dog Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Had a massive 'real life' fall off since end of Jan, too many parties, too many festivals, too many sessions. A life of takeaways and cheap box ticking, no effort, no lifestyle. The last 9 days, I've been in the gym 8 times (had a day off today, and I'm cool with it) and feel ready to take the world on again. There's not a single thing, personally, that drives me more than exercise, and I'm a fat old flapper, but if you put an hour in, you get 24 back and it's amazing 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blandy Posted July 8 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted July 8 Well, talking of the joys of exercising, I was riding my bike home this afternoon /evening and went the long way round (nice day and all that) and I saw a bird over a field - clearly hunting. I thought, when it was a distance away it was a SEO, but when it got closer it turned out to be a barn owl - equally wonderful. Watched it for a while, messed up the video on my phone, but got a pic of it sitting on a fence post, as they do. Not the best pic, but just seeing an owl is a joy. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 8 VT Supporter Share Posted July 8 2 hours ago, blandy said: Well, talking of the joys of exercising, I was riding my bike home this afternoon /evening and went the long way round (nice day and all that) and I saw a bird over a field - clearly hunting. I thought, when it was a distance away it was a SEO, but when it got closer it turned out to be a barn owl - equally wonderful. Watched it for a while, messed up the video on my phone, but got a pic of it sitting on a fence post, as they do. Not the best pic, but just seeing an owl is a joy. Sounds like you had a hoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 2 hours ago, blandy said: Well, talking of the joys of exercising, I was riding my bike home this afternoon /evening and went the long way round (nice day and all that) and I saw a bird over a field - clearly hunting. I thought, when it was a distance away it was a SEO, but when it got closer it turned out to be a barn owl - equally wonderful. Watched it for a while, messed up the video on my phone, but got a pic of it sitting on a fence post, as they do. Not the best pic, but just seeing an owl is a joy. Nice! We have lots of owls nearby but seeing one in the daylight is virtually unheard of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) 19 hours ago, blandy said: Well, talking of the joys of exercising, I was riding my bike home this afternoon /evening and went the long way round (nice day and all that) and I saw a bird over a field - clearly hunting. I thought, when it was a distance away it was a SEO, but when it got closer it turned out to be a barn owl - equally wonderful. Watched it for a while, messed up the video on my phone, but got a pic of it sitting on a fence post, as they do. Not the best pic, but just seeing an owl is a joy. In Northumberland a couple of years back, we were driving back to our accommodation at around 11pm after a meal. Heading down one of the dark, empty A-roads and we see something bang in the middle of the road. Slowed down and then this 'thing' did the whole 180 neck turn - it was a huge owl just sat in the middle of the road. I've never seen an owl so close up nor so big, it was absolutely beautiful. It also just sat there for a good few seconds, almost as if it was looking into the headlights and thinking "and what? I was here first!" before (very majestically) flying off. No picture but, yeah, owls are cool. Edited July 9 by bobzy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted July 9 Moderator Share Posted July 9 16 hours ago, Nor-Cal Villan said: Nice! We have lots of owls nearby but seeing one in the daylight is virtually unheard of The barn owls round here, in summer, they hunt in the daytime quite often, also in winter if there's been a wet spell. The most magical sighting of a barn owl I ever had was on a New Year's Day bank holiday when I had to go into work. Cycling round a deserted airfield early in the morning, absolutely freezing, the grass all frosted with, er, frost, clear blue sky and the owl was hunting near to the peri track. I slowed down and watched it hunting for about a minute. It knew I was there, but wasn't bothered...until a car came along and then it moved away towards the middle of the airfield. No photography allowed, unfortunately, or I'd have had a tangible record of a magic experience. The other epic one I had was being a Short Eared Owl (SEO) on a Friday summer's evening cycling home, also hunting over the airfield. I stopped and watched that for about 5 minutes or more, but they're daylight hunters anyway. Posted about it here. Blimey, 11 years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Genie Posted July 17 Popular Post Share Posted July 17 A couple of months back the wife and children wanted a new pet bird after the canary which came into our house (literally) a few years back had died of old age. She found someone locally selling Cockatiels and they were all working with him to make him as tame as possible. Whenever we’re just chilling in the living room we have his cage open and he just potters about. Him and the Beagle get on fine. Despite the fact that I don’t go to him or bother him, without fail he comes to me when he gets tired and goes to sleep on my lap every night. They are great company and say lots of words and sing lots of tunes. I’ve got him doing HEITS 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted July 17 Popular Post Share Posted July 17 I'd heard rumours that Dave loves a cockatiel* *it sort of works! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted July 18 VT Supporter Share Posted July 18 I was in the park with my son this evening and a group of lads aged about 10-12 were playing football and yelling abuse at each other. Apparently the latest thing the kid's hurl at each other is: "You're pro-Brexit." 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nor-Cal Villan Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Just now, Rds1983 said: I was in the park with my son this evening and a group of lads aged about 10-12 were playing football and yelling abuse at each other. Apparently the latest thing the kid's hurl at each other is: "You're pro-Brexit." Damn, the nuclear option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted July 18 Moderator Share Posted July 18 42 minutes ago, Rds1983 said: I was in the park with my son this evening and a group of lads aged about 10-12 were playing football and yelling abuse at each other. Apparently the latest thing the kid's hurl at each other is: "You're pro-Brexit." Kids found these parts have used Tory as a general insult to each other for years 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, Rds1983 said: I was in the park with my son this evening and a group of lads aged about 10-12 were playing football and yelling abuse at each other. Apparently the latest thing the kid's hurl at each other is: "You're pro-Brexit." I posted a while back teenagers call others a Tory as an insult. A terrible attempt at a tackle in football is called a Brexit tackle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 18 VT Supporter Share Posted July 18 1 hour ago, Rds1983 said: I was in the park with my son this evening and a group of lads aged about 10-12 were playing football and yelling abuse at each other. Apparently the latest thing the kid's hurl at each other is: "You're pro-Brexit." That's good. At least they understand a bunch of old fogies have sold their futures down the swannie. Still hope for going back in in the future. How long before the swing has got so great it's an irresistible force? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted July 19 VT Supporter Share Posted July 19 Have had a trip planned for months, and thought this would be a good place to share it, but I wanted to do it for maximum jealousy inducement, and couldn't think of a way to do it, so, as is the norm with me, did nothing because I wanted the 'perfect' post. Anyway, going to Happisburgh Owl Sanctuary tomorrow with my girlfriend, for a two and a half hour guided visit. Just the two of us and the owner, up close with the hand reared owls. Also, it's pronounce "Hayzebruh" for those of you not fluent in Norfolkese. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 20 minutes ago, Anthony said: Have had a trip planned for months, and thought this would be a good place to share it, but I wanted to do it for maximum jealousy inducement, and couldn't think of a way to do it, so, as is the norm with me, did nothing because I wanted the 'perfect' post. Anyway, going to Happisburgh Owl Sanctuary tomorrow with my girlfriend, for a two and a half hour guided visit. Just the two of us and the owner, up close with the hand reared owls. Also, it's pronounce "Hayzebruh" for those of you not fluent in Norfolkese. The boy and I did an encounter day at the one in Andover , they let you “fly” vultures , eagles and owls , it’s an awesome day out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 We got the opportunity to hold a number of owls and birds of Prey at Hatton Adventure World a couple of years back. That’s a good family day out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Just imagine the barn owl's joy when we invented barns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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