Posts by Islander
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Hard News: Key Questions, in reply to Ross Mason,
This is classic bullshit to justify the “need” to change the law. Go search for a scruple. You haven’t got any.
Indeedy.
Our* leaders*are not so much squirming as engaging in desperate distortion & distraction tactics...Soon, soon, may this selfish lot be shot over the moon - of sanity & a social consiousness&conscience decision into the light of realistic social welfare-
which is - isnt it?
what ANZers are all about?
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Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Nora Leggs,
Difficult to say, eh Nora-
I'm not a horsey person normally - but I do know there are specific Scottish island breeds, and my Nana (my mum's mother) was a renowned horsewoman-*** my mother hates the idea of riding (or anything else to do with) horses, & one of my brothers cheerfully will eat them- me?
Well, I'm majorly a fish&bird-eating - ur/otherwise vegetarian...***Orkney was a centre of an Odin/horse-worshipping cult that certainly existed into the 20th century. My Nana was renowned for riding a stallion into the ground (i.e - sadly, the animal collapsed) that no-one else could bestride when she was a teenager.
My mother loathes horses.
I am - sort of indifferent - except for the ponies- -
Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Chris Waugh,
didn’t realise how strong Shetland ponies are, though it makes sense – the name suggests they come from small islands where space is at a premium and yet goods and people still need to be hauled to and from markets and harbours.
Not wrong Chris- they're really nuggety powerful wee beasts - and truly good-tempered.
But good for your daughter! May she always enjoy being round other animals all her life long-
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When I win Lotto...I will not only enjoy Maine Coons round my home but also donkeys and a small group of Shetland ponies....
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Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Chris Waugh,
d a bit nervous about shetland ponies getting too close.
They’re actually lovely wee creatures, strong as, and smart as- met a couple at the latest Oamaru Fair and challenged their owner that they could carry ANYONE…I weigh 14 stone 2 lb…
-mounted the little tiny mare (I’m arthritic, so it took a minute or 2) – she stood steady & *she trotted*!
She had a lovely gait…I really enjoyed the 10 minute ride – havent had that enjoyment/privilege for over 20 years… I know that Shetlands have been ‘used’ as an alternatitive to guide/assistance/ 0ther disabledhuman-help animals (because of their intelligence/strength/longevity)-but I really prized the experience- -
Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Jos,
Weird wee cars...obviously people of my size wouldnt go near 'em!
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Capture: Someone, Somewhere, In Summertime, in reply to Jos,
It’s curly asparagus really.
Report
Tastes even better!
But, do be warned that some folk with a susceptability to stomach cancer shouldnt eat this delicacy-
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Hard News: Thatcher, in reply to 81stcolumn,
this is not mourning; I want closure, after some thirty years I want to be rid of the outrage and helplessness that feel when that name comes up. Which is why this is no celebration either
Very well put, the entire post-
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Hard News: Thatcher, in reply to Russell Brown,
Can we agree that Hebe did not say, imply or endorse anything of the kind?
Yes, please-
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Hard News: Thatcher, in reply to Rich Lock,
Whiskey?
Nah, but the single malt whisky is in pretty good supply... slainte!