Who's been in our pool?

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:33

Our pool's covered for winter, looked out last night,

and cover had been disturbed!!!

No wind, and a puddle at the shallow end,

leading into the garden.

Heard and saw nothing.

These covers are quite heavy, more so when wet



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2659/4151921783_28edf84a14_b.jpg



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2771/4152680312_0c500b6253_b.jpg



Been some reports of UFO's recently

Navek

Aslan


Joined: 23/06/2008
Posts: 757

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:37

Probably the mammoth hedgehog native of this part of the world stopping of for a drink!

Brinsley


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Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:38

Must be a Yeti; came out of the mountains looking for a quick dip!



Richard

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:44

Thought it might be one of nurseawfuls Haggis



"Hubby at this moment is out trying to find Haggis, the b.....gers have escaped from their cage it has took us a whole year to breed them."



Navek

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:49

Well it was not me so that narrows it down bit.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:57

Navek

Only found 2 so still at least 4 on the loose 2 female and 2 male and they are known to breed under water so keep an eye open for them breeding in your pool!

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 10:59

Must be kids, I dont think an animal would have taken the cover off it looks heavy

Queen180


Joined: 13/04/2009
Posts: 399

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 11:14

Was the cover attached to the roller as the picture shows the roller separated at not at the end of pool

Navek



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Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 11:26

Hi Queen180,

No the cover sits in the pool detached from the roller which sits on it's side against railings,

as wind has blown the roller into pool in the past.



Hi smithy,

No kids about here apart from my nephew, and it wouldn't be him.



The Esentepe Yeti seems the best bet yet, as it would be attracted to nurseawfuls Haggis

Navek

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1096

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 11:38

Navek - could it have been a dog?

ttoli


Joined: 24/03/2007
Posts: 1172

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 13:23

Someone stealing water?

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 13:38

How about Father Xmas ?

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 14:24

Who ever it was, i would bring back the birch...................

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 17:43

Well it wasn't Hippo

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 18:00

I notice the pool is devoid of water so 'Hippo' could have had one large splash or 'Zerochlor' chemical set was not configured correctly evaporating all water, but no signs of after burn carbon fire from a bazooka. I'm exonerated!



Richard

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
02/12/2009 19:26

message 14 may have been Zerochlor having a sniff !!!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:28

Sorry folks having to drag up an old post again but hoping Navek can help.



Once again we have had trouble with the haggis breeding! They escaped again but this time due to a faulty gene both legs were the same size so the b.....ers have bolted.



Anyone spotting these wee creatures please e-mail me and Navek who is the master trapper with his apprentice Groucho can catch them in time to celebrate on Tuesday.



Thanks in advance.



Chris

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:35

I think Kaiserphil has it right, a dog. Wots that then " a Pitpool Terrier" ????

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:37

http://www.wilsonjo.demon.co.uk/haggis.htm





Some facts about the Haggis which will help you identify it! Reward given for the live capture, thanks.



Chris



p.s. Will try to find some pics to post on here

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:46

Not great pics and fact 10 is a myth as we have managed the breeding.



http://haggishunt.scotsman.com/haggisclopedia.cfm?part=2



Fact 5 is a challenge to all who dare try.



Chris

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:48

Sorry nurseawful,

Ate one the other night,

and there's still one locked in the freezer for Tuesday the 25th Jan.



I remember quite a few years ago,

there were a bunch of them I had cornered,

whacked one of them with a stick, split him wide open.

Not a pleasant sight, but ate him there and then,

while he was still warm, yum, yum yum )))

Happy Burns Night.

(Burns was thought to have been born on 25th January 1759)

http://www.eparenting.co.uk/celebrations/burnsnight.shtml

Navek

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:52

We were lucky enough to catch 2 of the bleeders before they escaped Navek so have them for Tuesday so still reasonably fresh. Still not sure what sex they are though as I have never really worked out how to tell have you?



A Guid Burns nicht to you and yer kin Navek.



Chris

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:55

Chris after knowing you and Nav I can now understand, and if i can copy you A Guid Burns nicht to all my scottish kin xxxxxxxx

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 20:59

Seriously Liz do you know how to tell the sex of the haggis? Don't ask Guido as the Italians know nowts about these creatures as they are known to hate pasta and garlic!



Chris

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:09

mrs navek was last seen whacking your big pants off a rock... maybe theres a clue in this ... or she was hiding your season ticket to the celtic games .x

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:10

It's been said, that if you rub them on their tummy for a few minutes,

you can find if they're males or not.

Tried it once, after about 1 minute,

it farted and I dropped it,

it was off like shot, never to be seen again.

This is a built in defensive action,

that will always catch you out the first time.

Navek

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:12

Brilliant Navek but don't think I will try that one there must be an easier way.



By the way why have you a season ticket for Celtic. (see previous message)



Chris



p.s. Can't stop laughing

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:14

I know all about the Haggis and have a book here with all the facts..Did you know that..

The hunting of Haggis is strictly illegal and penalties are severe for those caught in the act. also...

Whilst the monetary penalty by those who illegally sell Haggis is no onerous by todays standards, the civil penalty has equally lost its cache. Banishment to the Colonies no longer holds the fear it once did.

Remember...you should still hold the fear as...Caught Hunting= Death Penalty.

DO NOT..Purchase Haggis from an un-licensed seller.



Lets hope you live to tell the story after Burns nicht.



Spider.X

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:14

I'm not sure where racoonchic gets his info,

just a wind up I think, or he's wined up ))

Navek

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:18

Well its at this time i wish I was a scot. but march will soon be here and paddy will want me to celebrate. We are lucky us celts the give us days to go and enjoy life xxxxxxxxx

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:26

Can't resist boring you all with my favourite Burns (?) poem! Enjoy (in 2 parts or should that be f...)







Oh what a sleekit horrible beastie

Lurks in your belly efter the feastie

Just as ye sit doon among yer kin

There sterts to stir an enormous wind

The neeps and tatties and mushy peas

Stert workin like a gentle breeze

But soon the puddin wi the sauncie face

Will have ye blawin all ower the place



Nae matter whit the hell ye dae

A'body's gonnae hiv tae pay

Even if ye try tae stifle

It's like a bullet oot a rifle

Hawd yer bum tight tae the chair

Tae try and stop the leakin air

Shifty yersel fae cheek tae cheek

Prae tae God it doesnae reek

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:28

Nae matter whit the hell ye dae

A'body's gonnae hiv tae pay

Even if ye try tae stifle

It's like a bullet oot a rifle

Hawd yer bum tight tae the chair

Tae try and stop the leakin air

Shifty yersel fae cheek tae cheek

Prae tae God it doesnae reek



But aw yer efforts go assunder

Oot it comes like a clap o thunder

Ricochets aroon the room

Michty me a sonic boom

God almighty it fairly reeks

Hope I huvnae shit my breeks

Tae the bog I better scurry

Aw whit the hell it's no ma worry



A'body roon aboot me chokin

Wan or two are nearly bokin

I'll feel better for a while

Cannae help but raise a smile

Wiz him! I shout with accusin glower

Alas too late, he's just keeled ower

Ye dirty bugger they shout and stare

A dinnae feel welcome any mair



Where e'ere ye go let yer wind gan’ free

Sounds like just the job fur me

Whit a fuss at rabbie's party

Ower the sake o one wee farty

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:28

Hi Lilli,

You can enjoy yourself every day, doesn't matter where you come from,

some days you'll enjoy better than others )))

These are the days you'll remember forever!

Navek

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:29

Translations on request.



Chris

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:35

Hi nurseawful,

No translation needed.

And that's why we don't have cabbage, brussel sprouts or beans with Haggis )))

Navek

shrimp


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 939

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 21:58

love, love, love it..........thank you nurseawful, will use this next week when we go for our yearly Burns bash.......we are all expected to come up with a poem, joke or something and I was struggling!!! Last year we had to dress in something appropriate for Burns night, most people came with a touch of tartan in some form or another but our neighbour arrived swathed in bandages from head to toe....different take on burns night!! x

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 22:24

For those that have no idea





http://www.officialhaggisguide.com/haggis-the-myth/1-official-haggis-guide



Spider,X

Fawsley


Joined: 01/05/2010
Posts: 59

Message Posted:
23/01/2011 22:36

Found the haggis, should go down well with a substantial glass of laphroaig (or two)

Snaefell



Joined: 07/06/2009
Posts: 266

Message Posted:
24/01/2011 01:20

Wish my dad had recited Nurseawfuls version every Burn's Night instead of the serious version he used to make me stay up late every Burn's Night to hear him recite. I would have enjoyed it a lot more! I used to love eating haggis as a child, but went off it as soon as I was old enough to find out what it was made from.

racoonchic



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Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
24/01/2011 08:48

agreed snaefell.. they are a rare breed ...the scots xlol