Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

[hiamchris]

Thinly veiled " i have a girlfriend" brag :\

[hiamchris]

too slow

[celtic]

too slow

[RED-DOG]

I've got a privet that bloomed a while ago. Today it's covered in bees and butterflies.

I wonder if it's because the pollen has just become ready for distribution? (Well I guess that's kind of obvious) but I wonder what changed between yesterday and today?

Did the pollen suddenly become more palatable, or was it 'released by the plant? Was nectar offered as an incentive?  

...

My biologically inclined girlfriend suggests that it might be because the pollen isn't mature and ready to be released on one day (also maybe the stigma ), and it is on the next; so it stimulates the nectaries to produce nectar which is what attracts the insects.

Also it bothers her that you might still think it's the pollen - it's not the pollen, apparently the insects don't give a cr*p about the pollen. And apparently this is important :|

My compliments to your girlfriend Jon.

Lothe though I am to contradict anyone of that gender, I wonder if there is a chance she may be wrong...


http://westmtnapiary.com/bee_diet.html

[Karabiner]

Channel 129 skt Arts for documentary about Grenwich Village in the 1960's.

It's been on for for half an hour but I know you'll like it.

[RED-DOG]

Channel 129 skt Arts for documentary about Grenwich Village in the 1960's.

It's been on for for half an hour but I know you'll like it.

Thanks Ralph. I'm at DTD at the moment but I'll watch it on catch up.

[Jon MW]

I've got a privet that bloomed a while ago. Today it's covered in bees and butterflies.

I wonder if it's because the pollen has just become ready for distribution? (Well I guess that's kind of obvious) but I wonder what changed between yesterday and today?

Did the pollen suddenly become more palatable, or was it 'released by the plant? Was nectar offered as an incentive?  

...

My biologically inclined girlfriend suggests that it might be because the pollen isn't mature and ready to be released on one day (also maybe the stigma ), and it is on the next; so it stimulates the nectaries to produce nectar which is what attracts the insects.

Also it bothers her that you might still think it's the pollen - it's not the pollen, apparently the insects don't give a cr*p about the pollen. And apparently this is important :|

My compliments to your girlfriend Jon.

Lothe though I am to contradict anyone of that gender, I wonder if there is a chance she may be wrong...


http://westmtnapiary.com/bee_diet.html

She came up with the highly scientific riposte of, "bees don't count" 

[RED-DOG]

I've got a privet that bloomed a while ago. Today it's covered in bees and butterflies.

I wonder if it's because the pollen has just become ready for distribution? (Well I guess that's kind of obvious) but I wonder what changed between yesterday and today?

Did the pollen suddenly become more palatable, or was it 'released by the plant? Was nectar offered as an incentive?  

...

My biologically inclined girlfriend suggests that it might be because the pollen isn't mature and ready to be released on one day (also maybe the stigma ), and it is on the next; so it stimulates the nectaries to produce nectar which is what attracts the insects.

Also it bothers her that you might still think it's the pollen - it's not the pollen, apparently the insects don't give a cr*p about the pollen. And apparently this is important :|

My compliments to your girlfriend Jon.

Lothe though I am to contradict anyone of that gender, I wonder if there is a chance she may be wrong...


http://westmtnapiary.com/bee_diet.html

She came up with the highly scientific riposte of, "bees don't count" 

Standard.

I've lost so many arguments with Mrs Red to similar logic.

[RED-DOG]

I have to be in Middlesbrough for a couple of days, so I took the camper to save on hotel bills.

Last night I watched to football using free Wifi from Dr Brown's pub, and this morning I had my breakfast near a secluded but very picturesque old cemetery. (I may have a walk around it later, I love old graveyards).

Life seems so simple when I'm out in the camper. I feel like I could do it forever.

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Click to see full-size image.

[tikay]

If you've not seen it before, have a read & then go visit this, Tom.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesbrough_Transporter_Bridge

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[Rod Paradise]

If you've not seen it before, have a read & then go visit this, Tom.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesbrough_Transporter_Bridge

Click to see full-size image.

It's not there now, the lads from Auf Weidersehn Pet sold it to some Native Americans for their casino.....

[david3103]

Unfortunately the Transporter Bridge is closed at the moment for works. Opens in Autumn according to the Council website.
Lots of other stuff to go and see though. MIMA and the Dorman Museum, Stewart Park with it's Captain Cook Museum and that's without venturing into Stockton to see the widest High Street in England.

Or the RSPB reserve at Saltholme (which would be so much easier to get to if the Transporter Bridge was in action...

http://www.visitmima.com

http://www.dormanmuseum.co.uk/WWW2/index.html

http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/?articleid=1601

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/saltholme/

[RED-DOG]

Unfortunately the Transporter Bridge is closed at the moment for works. Opens in Autumn according to the Council website.
Lots of other stuff to go and see though. MIMA and the Dorman Museum, Stewart Park with it's Captain Cook Museum and that's without venturing into Stockton to see the widest High Street in England.

Or the RSPB reserve at Saltholme (which would be so much easier to get to if the Transporter Bridge was in action...

http://www.visitmima.com

http://www.dormanmuseum.co.uk/WWW2/index.html

http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/?articleid=1601

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/s/saltholme/

Thanks Dave.

Unfortunately I had no spare time during this trip, but I'll be going back soon.

[RED-DOG]

Is this the most annoying advert you have ever seen?

[Tal]

When my van's off the road I'm not working
So what am I gonna doooo?
His van's off the road; he's not working...


...anything for yow, cupcake