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  1. Scullion

    Scullion Well-Known Member

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    You can see them where you live BB, I am so jealous.
     
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  3. Bolton's Boots

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    Time of year can be a problem though - it was 1C on Saturday night, beautiful view but flipping cold.
     
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    Not a stunning landscape, just a reminder of the past.
     
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  5. yorkshirehornet

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    ....and sometimes you could just 'tease' one out!!
     
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    The writing at the bottom made me chukkle.
     
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    Sadly, I can remember even older ones - the pre -decimal currency variety. Bars of chocolate for 6d...
     
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  8. yorkshirehornet

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    Me too!!!
     
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    When I was young sweets and chocolate were rationed.
     
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    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-55056570

    I love this:

    The Utah Department of Public Safety Aero Bureau released images of the rectangular-shaped metal object in a news release last week.

    It said authorities would determine if "they need to investigate further".

    "It is illegal to install structures or art without authorisation on federally managed public lands, no matter what planet you're from," the department said

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  11. Bolton's Boots

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    "Spotted whilst counting sheep." Which obviously caused them to fall asleep and miss the aliens making a quick getaway in their flying saucer.
     
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    I've dabbled in falconry a few times over the years, but nothing on this scale. Fair play to the lady - the sheer size of this sea eagle would probably overwhelm me...

     
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  15. yorkshirehornet

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    Enormous bird....wow...................
     
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  16. Bolton's Boots

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    It certainly is - has a wingspan of seven feet. The largest I've handled is an eagle owl, with a wingspan of five and a half feet, and - more importantly for me - a far smaller beak.
     
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    I couldnt believe it at first.... and read up about it..... waht a size eh....... I saw sea eagles in Kenya... but not this size...
     
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    White Tailed Sea Eagle has a bigger wingspan up to 8', not seen one yet sadly.
     
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    Are you referring to the cyclist? :emoticon-0127-lipss
     
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