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Tidgy's Dad

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By golly, you're right!
I quickly googled the origin of the word "drivel," hoping to (mischievously) catch you out :p in case it's origin was German or something, but the word is indeed derived from Middle and Old English. ;)
You sound surprised that I am right! :eek:
I am always right.
Well, most of the time;
Half the time.
Some of the time.
Occasionally.
Once!
 

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Good morning all...

Further Moth explanations - the Hummingbird Hawk Moth behaves like a Hummingbird. It darts from flower to flower, never landing, extending its long proboscis to feed on nectar. It's body is about an inch (2.5cm long) We see them in our garden in Kent very occasionally, but here they're "common as muck" (ie everywhere). You can't miss them! There are no Hummingbirds in Europe.
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There's also a Bee Hawk Moth - black and yellow with see-through wings - that behaves like a bee and does land. We saw those too, but not so many. These also occur in the UK. Son is asleep so I'll steal a picture of one from the internet
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Good morning, Roommates! :)
I have a lesson now, so be back in a couple of hours.
Then I have to get today's photo done fro "Esio Trot", it's the first time I haven't had it ready.
Then go out and buy a potato.
Yesterday, I watched "The Five Doctors" , The 90 minute 20th anniversary special from November 1983 and also the directors cut and commentaries and extras for both. Phew. :D
That's 602 days of an episode a day, so far!
 

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Good morning all...

Further Moth explanations - the Hummingbird Hawk Moth behaves like a Hummingbird. It darts from flower to flower, never landing, extending its long proboscis to feed on nectar. It's body is about an inch (2.5cm long) We see them in our garden in Kent very occasionally, but here they're "common as muck" (ie everywhere). You can't miss them! There are no Hummingbirds in Europe.
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There's also a Bee Hawk Moth - black and yellow with see-through wings - that behaves like a bee and does land. We saw those too, but not so many. These also occur in the UK. Son is asleep so I'll steal a picture of one from the internet
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Beautiful pictures. The moths look really cuddley. I don`t like the most insects, but these moths are cute !
 

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Good morning, Roommates! :)
I have a lesson now, so be back in a couple of hours.
Then I have to get today's photo done fro "Esio Trot", it's the first time I haven't had it ready.
Then go out and buy a potato.
Yesterday, I watched "The Five Doctors" , The 90 minute 20th anniversary special from November 1983 and also the directors cut and commentaries and extras for both. Phew. :D
That's 602 days of an episode a day, so far!

I am in and out too. Speak later, I hope.
 

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Good morning all...

Further Moth explanations - the Hummingbird Hawk Moth behaves like a Hummingbird. It darts from flower to flower, never landing, extending its long proboscis to feed on nectar. It's body is about an inch (2.5cm long) We see them in our garden in Kent very occasionally, but here they're "common as muck" (ie everywhere). You can't miss them! There are no Hummingbirds in Europe.
View attachment 216502

There's also a Bee Hawk Moth - black and yellow with see-through wings - that behaves like a bee and does land. We saw those too, but not so many. These also occur in the UK. Son is asleep so I'll steal a picture of one from the internet
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WOW!!! So cool!!! :)
 

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Good morning, Roommates! :)
I have a lesson now, so be back in a couple of hours.
Then I have to get today's photo done fro "Esio Trot", it's the first time I haven't had it ready.
Then go out and buy a potato.
Yesterday, I watched "The Five Doctors" , The 90 minute 20th anniversary special from November 1983 and also the directors cut and commentaries and extras for both. Phew. :D
That's 602 days of an episode a day, so far!
Goodness!!! You truly ARE a devoted fan!!!!! :)
 

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Good afternoon all. We have been having a bit of a sort out today.

Raiding the supermarket, laundry and tidying up. Tomorrow evening daughter flies in to Perpignan airport to join us for the second week of our holiday. I must admit to being quite excited - we don't get all 4 of us together often these days :)
 

Tidgy's Dad

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Good afternoon all. We have been having a bit of a sort out today.

Raiding the supermarket, laundry and tidying up. Tomorrow evening daughter flies in to Perpignan airport to join us for the second week of our holiday. I must admit to being quite excited - we don't get all 4 of us together often these days :)
That'll be lovely! A real family reunion and holiday! :)
Raiding the supermarket ?
Don't forget to save money by buying the supermarket's own brand deodorant which also can double as fly spray.
 

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Good afternoon, Gillian; or early evening. :)
Is Oli behaving himself today ?
Oh, I must admit after you scolded him a couple of days ago (remember?) he is being a GOOD BOY. He's obeying his mother. He's been eating since then, although he was on a "hunger strike" for quite some time. :D He needs those words every once in a while. Know what I mean?

What about Tidgy? :<3:
 

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Good afternoon all. We have been having a bit of a sort out today.

Raiding the supermarket, laundry and tidying up. Tomorrow evening daughter flies in to Perpignan airport to join us for the second week of our holiday. I must admit to being quite excited - we don't get all 4 of us together often these days :)

Enjoy to be a whole family together again ! Have fun .:)
 

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