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  1. Sis

    Sis Rootles out resources!

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    I like what our state government is doing here in West Aus. Among other things there's no travelling in our state outside your region and 'anybody' with a fever and respiratory illness can now get tested. To remind people about the distance rule they are also now using drones, with a siren to get peoples attention and a recording reminding them to stay apart etc. I found that rather a good idea, no doubt there will be some who complain about 'privacy' and 'invading their space'. Who cares we need to do all we can. They should just stay home as much as is possible.
     
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    Chimp Moderator & Cheeky Human IMP Staff Member

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    We had a baby one around our area that had lost his mum, (we found his mum :oops: ) he screamed all night :mad:. A neighbour from across the road said they would take him and he could live in their garden as they had the space. The next morning we asked them how he was, they said they had rang the local Tiggywinkles (wildlife hospital) and someone was coming to pick him up. He had screamed so much during the night that none of them had slept.
     
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  3. Archie's Mum

    Archie's Mum Always digging up clues

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    They’re still cute
     
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  4. Ma-dotcom

    Ma-dotcom A Bonza Little Digger!

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    come-a come-a come ona my-a House,- I'll give you cleaning things,...... :D
     
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  5. Auburn

    Auburn Well-Known Member

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    Did anyone see the donkeys on ITV News at Ten last night?
    Google Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary -there are loads of videos online showing their reaction to being let out after being stuck inside for the winter.
    I think we all know how they feel- I may well behave like that when they let me out.
     
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  6. Archie's Mum

    Archie's Mum Always digging up clues

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    I think it might be worth owning a baby supplies business come Christmas.
     
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    Half Hour Well-Known Member

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    Not if they are properly social-distancing!
     
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  8. AnnB

    AnnB Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!

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    My thoughts too - I was thinking more along the lines of a divorce lawyer.....:rolleyes:
     
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  9. kernowmaid

    kernowmaid Our very own Cornish Maid

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    And the Goats in Llandudno!
     
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  10. Bay Horse

    Bay Horse Can be a bit of a dark horse

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    The police patrols have been stepping up things here, which is good, because a lot of local youths decided the 'stay at home' rule didn't apply to them.

    Market gardens and nurseries are facing a real struggle to stay afloat because this time of year is their busiest - with all the orders for plants being cancelled (supermarkets, DIY superstores) acres of plants will go to waste. :(


    I have been acquainted with those before. :D
     
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  11. Half Hour

    Half Hour Well-Known Member

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    Our greenhouses are busy getting ready for Spring... they will sit out an order if you phone it in and will supply stores like usual.
     
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  12. Bay Horse

    Bay Horse Can be a bit of a dark horse

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    Have put in a paypal order to my local nursery. My plants are arriving at the weekend. Will give me something to do. :)
     
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    GrannyBarb Custodian of the Family Accounts

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    These goats landed in my news feed today. :D Did a Chimp turn them loose?
     
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    Chimp Moderator & Cheeky Human IMP Staff Member

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  15. Bay Horse

    Bay Horse Can be a bit of a dark horse

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    The goats have been sneaking down off the Orme a lot lately. They do what they want.
     
  16. Archie's Mum

    Archie's Mum Always digging up clues

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    At long last the toilet paper thing is drawing to a close. The latest is you can’t buy vegetable seedlings for love nor money.
     
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    Eggs are a bit scarce over here now. Yeast and bread flour unobtainable. Wonder if those greedy people who panic-bought it all actually know what to do with it? (Yes, I do know you can make bread with ordinary flour, but the stronger stuff is better in the bread maker :)) I've seen a shocking amount of photos online in the last couple of days of wasted food overflowing from rubbish bins :mad:
     
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  18. MollyMay

    MollyMay Knows where to find the answers!

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    Did the weekly shop this morning. Got there just after 8 am. Store reasonably quiet and there were very few bare spaces on the shelves, fresh fruit and veg and frozen food all available. Prices have gone up though:rolleyes:
     
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    AnnB Editor in Chief who is Hot off the Press!

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    Same here, no queue and plenty of stock :)
     
  20. Bay Horse

    Bay Horse Can be a bit of a dark horse

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    As a household we are running out of food now as self-isolating.

    Desperately craving fresh fruit. Would kill for a maggoty apple right now.
     
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