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My outlaw bought a 20" tv that the sound went on, she was passing curry's so popped in to ask their advice. she was told it was her aerial and they couldnt do anything until she had a new one fitted. she had this done and it was still no good. she was then told to ring their repair number and they will come and look at it, she phone and was told they dont come out to tv's smaller then 22". all of this she tried to sort out herself as not to hassle me. it wasnt until she phoned me for my advice that i went up the wall. how the F' can someone tell you your Ariel is defunct when they havent been out to the house. i when around to the house and took the tele off the wall plate and grabbed the receipt. went into curry's and put the tv on the desk and the receipt. i told them that the tv doesn't work as the sound was shot. told them that their repair centre wouldn't come out to fix it. the woman picked the receipt up and looked at me strange. sorry sir but this is the wrong receipt. no its no i said, yes sir, its a receipt for and aerial installation. yes i know it is. it is what you own my mother in law for the aerial you told her she would need when you have no idea what the problem was when you 20 miles away sat at your desk. after a very quick, but loud chat, i was upgraded to a better tv and and apology. the aerial man did a good job and rigged up all the tv point and re tuned all digi tvs for not alot of money so good out come in the end. give them hell MC just pretend your having it out with a pigeon watch member.lmao.

Just about to start digging a base for a dog. spent a few days thinking about buying one but i wanted a bespoke one for not a lot of money so i will be making it. it will be for 2 cockers, maybe 3 and they are only in there if we are out for the afternoon, to dry off after being in the lakes and mud and maybe overnight. question is what size do i make it. i was thinking about 10x5 and 7 high Phil.

I dont think their in decline, I think there just wising up more to us, the shooter, and free food in the bird feeders. i like to think that we are now starting to see the modern pigeon and we need to find new ways to trick them to the guns. their learning from association and every time we miss one then its a wise bird that will find other ways and places to get its feed but at times the hunger will take over and it will slip up but there always a few that remember and do not come close enough, over time we get more and more, before long we have birds teaching their squabs the dangers. bit like carp fishing, after you use a bait for a while and caught fish on it then the carp will no longer take that bait and you have to find something else that it will tricked with. but also like you said, there are more and more people feeding the birds in the garden so pigeons dont have to work for there feed, they can just fly down to the table, fill his crop and then go up into the tree again, no need to walk around looking but just sit there eating. that's my thoughts anyway. Phil

would they come naked and hollow? I will always take rabbit like this. 10 a week would do me.hehe Phil

6mm from B&Q is what i use but they do 8mm as well. Phil.

thanks for that nick, i will ring him tomorrow. rabbit wise i give all mine to a friend for the hawks. pigeon wise i might go over to steel shot and sell them to the hawk people. i need to see alistair first and price up for reloading carts or just buy them ready done. ATB Phil.

or oil based paint when b&q sell it off. it cost me around £5 to do 20 shells

you lazy ***. stand up like a real man does. cost you nothing and light to carry.... ....or you could just buy a fox warrior carp fishing chair for £34 and sit like i does. Phil

any idea on prices Nick? Thanks Phil

just lost my butcher who took my spare pigeons off me so now looking for another. anyone know a game dealer in or around gloucester please Thanks Phil

I did ok in the end. let a friend take the shots for an hour, he had to go so i called stripey over who was struggling and let him have the floor for a while as well. i have 51 on clicker that i shot. after working out how long i had gun in my hand it was 3 hours and the only birds i clicked where birds that dropped in within the field i was in. if i pricked them and they got over the hedge then they didnt go on the clicker. taking bobby dazzler over there tomorrow. still a fair few birds around there. TOM can you stop putting your shot count up because im so hating you at the moment.hehe Phil

Nice one Tom. good when it happens ay! I have been down the farms everyday for the last 2 weeks, Sunday i noticed a few on the peas, not many but a start nonetheless. then yesterday around 6pm i popped over there again, normally its mid afternoon but this time i left it late. i must have put up 300+ in one field and about the same on another. guess where im going in a bit.hehe. shoot it today and maybe Sunday as well. well done again Tom. ATB Phil.

with the other company that you bought from i would take it to trading standards, long range seller law. if they have posted it then they should have proof of postage with at least the post code on the receipt. if not then its there problem still. until the goods are in your hand then its the sellers responsibility and them that have to take it up with who ever they chose to use to send it with. trading standards will tell you it all and how to word a letter the the company. as for UK-SW, i have never had a problem. order before midday and i tend to get goods 24hrs later. always helpful on the phone as well. NOTE to UK-SW do i get 20% off now for the thumbs up.hehe all the best with the other people. kind regards Phil.

does it come with a winch for when it gets stuck?

Foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum L.) is a common species of grass found across Canada. Awns or large bristles attached to the seeds of the plant are a potential hazard for any animal including your dog. The awns facilitate the dispersal of seeds to sites that may be suitable for germination and establishment. The awns are capable of invading the body of your dog through the mouth, anus, feet ears, or through any point on the body surface. Once the awns penetrate the skin they move in one direction because of the orientation of minute barbs attached to each larger bristle (e.g., similar to the barbs on the larger quills of a porcupine). Awns can travel throughout the body in the blood. The awns are capable of killing your dog and as some autopsies reveal, the awns may accumulate in the heart. Awns can also penetrate the ears and become embedded in the eardrum. Similarly, awns can enter through the nose and become lodged in the nasal passageway. Awns entering through the mouth can become lodged in the lungs, spinal cord and/or chest cavity. Secondary effects from infections are also a problem. Partially penetrated awns that are visible should be removed immediately, preferably by a trained professional. You should contact your veterinarian for a list of possible symptoms and treatment methods. What is foxtail barley? Foxtail barley is a short perennial grass from 30 to 60 cm tall that grows in dense clumps or tufts. The species has an extensive root system that is fibrous and lacks rhizomes. Rhizomes are horizontal underground stems that store carbohydrates and send up new grass plants or tillers, which are above-ground stems. Each tiller has an inflorescence or flower with many awns or bristles giving the plant its distinctive appearance. The colour of the plant ranges from green with purplish awns when flowering to light brown when seeds have matured later in the summer and autumn. Foxtail barley, also known as wild barley, foxtail, squirreltail barley and skunktail can reproduce both sexually by producing seeds and also vegetatively through the production of new tillers. Genetically identical plants are added to the periphery of existing tufts during the process of vegetative reproduction. Vegetative reproduction does not require the production of seeds or flowers. Sexually produced seeds are abundant in most stands of foxtail barley. Ripe seeds are dispersed by wind or in the hair of grazing animals. The thin awns possess barbs that point away from the seed and once imbedded in the animal only allow for movement further into the flesh. Seeds are produced up to two times per year and tend to be more abundant if the plant is located in saline or salty soils. Foxtail barley is found throughout North America. It grows north past the treeline to the Arctic coast and on Baffin Island, south to parts of South America, and also occurs in some areas of Eurasia. It is found in every province and territory of Canada. Foxtail barley is found at disturbed sites such as waste ground, along roadsides, in ditches, in moist and salty meadows, at the edges of sloughs, in salty marshes, and in streams. The species can tolerate saline and alkaline soils up to a pH of 9.5 as well as flooding. Foxtail barley is a pioneer on disturbed, burned or saline sites, and it effectively controls erosion. However, because the awns are known to cause injury and even death of livestock, foxtail barley has a limited value to ranchers. How can I control Foxtail barley? Early detection of invading foxtail barley can prevent infestations later on. Wet areas in pastures or lawns with a high pH are particularly suitable sites for the establishment of this species and should be monitored regularly. Foxtail barley is a poor competitor with other plant species but it can tolerate soils with highly saline and alkaline conditions, enabling it to colonize sites that are unsuitable for most other species. Drainage of wet sites can prevent an infestation from occurring. Several other options exist for preventing establishment and for removing the species if it is already established at a site. Several native and non-native grass species offer an environmentally friendly method of control at sites where foxtail barley has not yet become established. For sites with excessive water and high salinity, tall wheatgrass, western wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass, wild rye, reed canary grass and tall fescue can be successful in colonizing sites, thus decreasing the likelihood of invasion by foxtail barley. Alternatively, commercial grass seed can be planted at sites that are susceptible to invasion by foxtail barley. More native grass seed is available today than at any other time in the past. However, it may require some effort to locate a seed supplier with native grass seed that is suitable for growth in a particular area. Other examples of suitable grass species include: orchardgrass, alkali sacaton, crested wheatgrass and galleta. Each species requires a specific set of condition ideal for long-term success at a site, therefore it would be worthwhile to choose a species that has a proven ability to survive in the area in question. It is much more difficult to remove existing stands of foxtail barley than it is to prevent foxtail barley from establishing at a site. Once the stand is established, fire, for example is often ineffective as a control method. Grazing is another possible control method but only during the early stages of the plants’ development. It is very risky to allow grazing at these sites since it is unpredictable as to when flowers are produced. It might also be difficult to monitor an entire area for the occurrence of flowering plants. Foxtail barley is palatable and nutritious to grazers prior to the development of flowers. Mechanical methods of control are also a possibility. For example, foxtail barley rarely colonizes sites that are cultivated each year. However the margins of field may have established stands of foxtail barley. Seeds of foxtail barley rarely survive if they are buried deeper than 3 inches below the surface for more than one year. Herbicides are another proven method of control. The choice of herbicide is dependent in part on the other more desirable species that are present. Research at Colorado State University has concluded that the following herbicides are most effective (trade names are given in parentheses): Glyphosate (Roundup), Metribuzin (Sencor), Pronamide (Kerb), Terbacil (Sinbar), Hexazinone (Velpar) and Paraquat (Gramoxone). An expert on herbicides and herbicide applications should be consulted before proceeding. Timing of herbicide application and safety procedures are important considerations. What can I do to protect my dog? You can apply some of the control methods suggested above if you have sites suitable for foxtail barley establishment or if you have existing stands of foxtail barley on your land. Avoid areas with existing stands of this species. However, if your dog is inadvertently exposed to foxtail barley, use the following guidelines: Thoroughly examine your dog. Brush your dog regularly. Trim the hair around the foot pads and around the ears. Be sensitive to changes in behaviour. Examine your dog regularly for swellings or unusual secretions or drainages. This Grass is from the same family as Wall barley (Hordeum murinum L.) but i couldn't find a write up on the damages to dogs like this one so i used this example. not only the Wall Barley but watch out for Wild Oats as well. Foxtail is in this country as well. I only put this up after speaking about it to a Vet and he was saying that amount of dogs he has had to cut seed heads out of. mainly the longer coat dog but a few short terrier types as well. he has even had one die from a fatty lump in the lung that once biopsied it turned out to be a grass seed. this type of post comes up every year so i thought best to put up information about it now. if it is wrong or miss leading then tell me and i will remove it. Kind regards Phil.

I have heard that before somewhere before the thread was closed. don't feel guilty about shooting them as they don't when they **** on your head when flying over you. Phil.

good your sorting it out. just another to watch out for. we took the pup in as he had the same thing, weeping eye, was given cream as was told it was and infection. week later i took him else where as wasnt happy with vets. the new vet knew straight away what the problem was. and eyelash was growing in towards the eye. 2 minutes later he came back with pup and the lash on the end of tweezers. pocket a little lighter be pup happy agian. I now know what you look for and how to pluck them so i do it myself every 3-4months. atb Phil.

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some people need to get off the forum and either sell their guns and take up knitting or stick to clays and still get off the forum. i don't normally comment but one or two members need to get a life. all birds and animals have young but they are still poisoned, trapped or shot. the main people that moan about the Canada's are wildfowlers or wannabes. only yesterday i was asked to take care of Canada's that in 3 days have grazed the crop to the dirt in 3 fields. so do we leave them to finish off the rest or control them. maybe the ones that are moaning about a guy wanting ONE bird, wish to pay the farmer for his lost crop. no i didnt think so. we stopping shooting pigeons now are we because they have young as well. think not to that one as well. to many keyboard shooters on here that need to wake up and get with the real world. Muppets.

an other fan of the .222. love my tikka T3 in plastic. privi partizan 50gr at 50p a click works for me. Phil

and how much?

Cheers for the info on saving them gents. to take them off i just use a knife and thumbs. cut around tail with sharp knife but do not cut the bone. put foot on head and hold tail near the cut and pull lightly so the skin starts to roll, then take tip of knife and gentle slices between skin and bone. you know when your doing it right as it rolls back with ease. go back a couple of inches and then just but thumbs eitherside in between the bone and skin and pull with thumbs. it will just slide right off. i will try the string next time as i want to start keeping them as people are asking for them. thanks Phil.

Glocs or Glous as in gloucestershire. How much, whats the breading please. dont worry, i found the price and breading from a quick search on tinternet. just need to know where you are sir. thanks Phil.

they are bucks there siad it so its out the way.hehe. nice bit of head there sir. shame you only took the heads, bit wasteful me thinks.hehe nice one Phil.

Nice going OTH. good when you get on them at the right time. i had a few fair days on the linseed but as soon as the second leaves come on the seedlings then nothing on it. i was told that linseed was a waste of time but all the birds a had the one day were crop loaded with seed. not so many a week later but still coming in. peas next for me. birds are just starting to show intrest but low numbers so far. well done again OTH Phil.