Vagueness and the Aftermath - A sporadic diary

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I'm in the portacabin Ralph. No Eurosport, only analogue channels on this TV.

The girls have commandeered Sky to watch some tripe or other.

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Those horse Pics are spectacular!

And that Sire, jeez. That, in horse racing, would be a clasic sprinter's build, that neck is just extraordinary.

Ears, 3. Feathering 14.

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Would it be improper to say where the pic of the Sire was taken Tom? The Paddock Fences look immaculate, & there seems to be miles of them. Looks an imprressive spread.

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Would it be improper to say where the pic of the Sire was taken Tom?

No. I chose this horse for that very reason.


He was owned by Thorn Hill Farms, which is located in: Kansas City, Missouri.

Thorn Hill Farms are a member of the Gypsy Cob Society of America.

The GCSA are very knowledgable and dedicated, but like most societies, they are not content to allow things to carry on as they have done for hundreds of years. They, (along with others who are interested) want to "Unify the breed" i.e. set out on paper a blueprint for the perfect Gypsy horse. According to them

Thats where the problem lies. The perfect Gypsy horse is in the eye of the beholder. A mythical beast that exists only in the imagination of the men that have been around Gypsy horses all their lives. The standard evolves over the years, and it is this constant, yet almost imperceptible change that keeps the breed fresh and healthy. even in my half decade (not long in evolutionary terms) I have seen minor changes in what is considered to be a good cob.

Once you set a standard down on paper, it becomes rigid and inflexible. It promotes inbreeding and is ultimately responsible for a huge number of genetic defects.

At the moment, the GCSA are buying most of their breeding stock in the UK and Ireland, but if they do "unify the breed" (and I think they will) Then soon, their version of a good Gypsy cob will be something completely different from ours.


PS- This is of course, just my opinion.

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Plague of Plastic Chokes the Seas


I saw a TV programme about this the other day and I was appalled.

Apparently, practically every albatross in the world has some plastic in it's stomach.

Small squid form the bulk of the albatross diet, and are especially popular when they are feeding their young. In the water, a plastic lighter looks very like a small squid.

Result? Most albatross chicks are full of plastic before they even leave the nest.

I can't even begin to think of a solution to this problem.

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/oceans/la-me-ocean2aug02,0,3130914.story

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While we're at it, am I the only person in the world who likes Rosie's Lime Marmalade?

I'd never even heard of it!...

Ah, but you're foreign.

And I wasn't born pre WW1 and the stuff looks like something that was eaten at that time.

Seriously..where can I get it so I can try it? Lime Marmalade sounds interesting.

I get mine out of the fridge.


Seriously, I have no idea. I'll have to ask Mrs Red.

Update: Mrs Red says Rose's Lime Marmalade is available in most supermarkets.

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On a related topic.

Mrs Red says that thanks to Ralph, I have now used up my cake ration for the next 5 weeks. 

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While we're at it, am I the only person in the world who likes Rosie's Lime Marmalade?

I'd never even heard of it!...

Ah, but you're foreign.

And I wasn't born pre WW1 and the stuff looks like something that was eaten at that time.

Seriously..where can I get it so I can try it? Lime Marmalade sounds interesting.

I get mine out of the fridge.


Seriously, I have no idea. I'll have to ask Mrs Red.

Update: Mrs Red says Rose's Lime Marmalade is available in most supermarkets.

I shall send MrsB to this magical place you call a "supermarket"

Man, it sounds good saying that..even though I always go with her.

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On a related topic.

Mrs Red says that thanks to Ralph, I have now used up my cake ration for the next 5 weeks. 

But you've done soo much work!...it's unfair, that's what it is.

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Mrs Red also says "No, you can't have a laser-guided toaster, watch the toast yourself and stop being so bloody idle!"


Sigh...

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This church sign in Fort Myers Florida made me laugh.

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And this one.

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My local Baptist church sometimes comes up with some very witty slogans.

I remember a few years ago after "big Ron" Atkinson had got one of the local football teams relegated after coming in to do a rescue job the slogan was:

"Unlike Big Ron, Jesus Saves"

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My local Baptist church sometimes comes up with some very witty slogans.

I remember a few years ago after "big Ron" Atkinson had got one of the local football teams relegated after coming in to do a rescue job the slogan was:

"Unlike Big Ron, Jesus Saves"

My favorite "Big Ron" joke was

Q: What's the difference between Ron Atkinson and an elephant?

A: About two stone and a load of jewelry.