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[Suzannek]

 If you have any keen gardeners locally that propagate a lot of plants it might be worth checking to see if they have the Buddleia davidii x globosa hybrids as I'm sure the butterflies would enjoy them and it would give you extra colour in the garden, without you having to buy from a garden centre at an over inflated price.  I don't know what happens to the butterflies in Spain you don't see many from July onwards, probably too hot.

If I wake up early I take the dog for a long walk, then he'll sleep while I'm getting ready for work.

I don't think Commas are plentiful anywhere these days, and we don't help much.

 

We got our Buddleia from our neighbour, we have Roses, Fuchsia, Mint, Lucifers, Yellow Loosestrife, White Campion, Mayweed also growing. A patch of nettles and thistles as well as a bit of long grass. It is a bit of a wild garden, but it a wildlife haven. Both bees and butterflies love it.

Suz x

[Venus]

got to laugh...a couple of months a go my son brought home a bitch that had been badly mistreated to go along side our other dog...at first she was that nervous, didn't want to be stroked/fussed and would just go hide under the dining table...Last owner who had rescued her said she doesn't go on the sofa or upstairs on the bed...well that's not the case anymore...take a look...OMG...even snoring Zzzzzz's and has her head on the pillows 

 

[Tattoodave]

9 hours ago, Venus said:

got to laugh...a couple of months a go my son brought home a bitch that had been badly mistreated to go along side our other dog...at first she was that nervous, didn't want to be stroked/fussed and would just go hide under the dining table...Last owner who had rescued her said she doesn't go on the sofa or upstairs on the bed...well that's not the case anymore...take a look...OMG...even snoring Zzzzzz's and has her head on the pillows 

 

That's one very content lurcher.

[Crazylegs]

Long may she enjoy her new wonderful, content and comfortable life!

xx

Edited September 1, 2016 by crazylegs

[Venus]

9 hours ago, TattooDave said:

That's one very content lurcher.

Thank you Dave...That one is called Missy...I have another Lurcher (Scooby) had him since a puppy now 2 years old :-) ps my profile picture is of my last dog (Max) who sadly died of a tumour back in 2013.

[Venus]

3 hours ago, crazylegs said:

Long may she enjoy her new wonderful, content and comfortable life!

xx

Thankyou...one very spoilt dog  xx

[Tattoodave]

31 minutes ago, Venus said:

Thank you Dave...That one is called Missy...I have another Lurcher (Scooby) had him since a puppy now 2 years old :-) ps my profile picture is of my last dog (Max) who sadly died of a tumour back in 2013.

That's the first Scooby I've heard of, it's amazing how animation can control someone's brain when naming a pet, I know someone with two dogs called Bart and Jessica.   Max was a handsome beast.  I have two of my old dogs tattooed on my side, both were fox terriers, totally different characters.

I hope you don't go coursing for hare on the fens as my father is likely to shoot the dogs and possibly you too.

[Venus]

Just now, TattooDave said:

That's the first Scooby I've heard of, it's amazing how animation can control someone's brain when naming a pet, I know someone with two dogs called Bart and Jessica.   Max was a handsome beast.  I have two of my old dogs tattooed on my side, both were fox terriers, totally different characters.

I hope you don't go coursing for hare on the fens as my father is likely to shoot the dogs and possibly you too.

Dave no I don't go coursing...believe me if either got hold of a hare/rabbit you will find I would probably cry LOL too soft in wanting to see anything get hurt/killed...as much as I don't like spiders? I'm still brave enough to catch them and put outdoors  then again there is one insect I wouldn't think twice about swatting...Flies!! 

[Tattoodave]

1 hour ago, Venus said:

Dave no I don't go coursing...believe me if either got hold of a hare/rabbit you will find I would probably cry LOL too soft in wanting to see anything get hurt/killed...as much as I don't like spiders? I'm still brave enough to catch them and put outdoors  then again there is one insect I wouldn't think twice about swatting...Flies!! 

I'm the same, though I have no compunction about killing mosquitoes and clothes and food moths, they all make living in Spain a little less than idyllic.

[BrianB]

Spike!

[Peter99]

18 minutes ago, BrianB said:

Spike!

He's lovely Brian.

Peter

[Peter99]

2 hours ago, Venus said:

Thank you Dave...That one is called Missy...I have another Lurcher (Scooby) had him since a puppy now 2 years old :-) ps my profile picture is of my last dog (Max) who sadly died of a tumour back in 2013.

Yep, all look lovely dogs. Once I stop neglecting myself and get some order in my life I may get a dog - wanted one for years but have to ensure that things are right. I know I would look after it better than I do myself - as I did with Little Smith, my 18 year old cat who died a few years back. A German Shepherd would be top of my list. 

Pedro

[Peter99]

My brother is a self taught artist - I've posted some of his paintings previously. He eeks out a very poor living painting - he lives in a shit caravan in Scarborough, but it's what he wants to do. Here's one of his early pet portraits - he's got a lot better since.

[BrianB]

15 minutes ago, Peter99 said:

He's lovely Brian.

Peter

Northern Spike!

[Peter99]

12 minutes ago, BrianB said:

Northern Spike!

That's funny - really funny.

Made me laugh mate. Thanks.

Peter

[Winsford Soul]

Like to see all your dog pictures. Love the commitment  that you can give to the creatures. My mum and dad used to have cocker spaniels and my brother Jeff had a working Springer spaniel, God that was as mad as a box of frog's. I personally haven't got the time to commit to a dog, which they definitely need. So I won't have one.

Steve

[Algsoul]

Edited September 1, 2016 by algsoul

[Algsoul]

milo loves is little scratch

[Venus]

4 hours ago, Peter99 said:

Yep, all look lovely dogs. Once I stop neglecting myself and get some order in my life I may get a dog - wanted one for years but have to ensure that things are right. I know I would look after it better than I do myself - as I did with Little Smith, my 18 year old cat who died a few years back. A German Shepherd would be top of my list. 

Pedro

Peter I love German Shepherds...Max was long haired...also had a long haired White bitch as I have also had a short haired bitch...will dig photos out later as none on this new computer and your brother is very talented. 

[BrianB]

12 hours ago, Peter99 said:

That's funny - really funny.

Made me laugh mate. Thanks.

Peter

Thanks Peter. He is a really good lad. They really are great company mate.

[Philippe]

Here's Layla (RIP) when she was a baby enjoying the fireplace :

 

 

[Philippe]

Layla (adult) in the snow :

 

Edited September 2, 2016 by Philippe
missing word

[Peter99]

22 hours ago, BrianB said:

Northern Spike!

 

OOps duplicate post

Edited September 2, 2016 by Peter99

[Peter99]

42 minutes ago, Philippe said:

Layla (adult) in the snow :

 

Wow, nice dog Philippe. What sort of breed was she? Any more pictures.

Peter

[Philippe]

Thanks Peter, her mother was a mongrel and her father a "real" sharpeï.

Here she is playing with the cat, though he didn't seem to enjoy the game !

 

 

[Peter99]

24 minutes ago, Philippe said:

Thanks Peter, her mother was a mongrel and her father a "real" sharpeï.

Here she is playing with the cat, though he didn't seem to enjoy the game !

 

 

Thanks Philippe

She's lovely - and so is the cat!

 

[Philippe]

They WERE Peter, I took those pictures a few years ago and now they left this world...

A last one as goal-keeper :

 

[Peter99]

16 minutes ago, Philippe said:

They WERE Peter, I took those pictures a few years ago and now they left this world...

A last one as goal-keeper :

 

I was going say "was" - but, the fact that they're not here anymore doesnt change the fact that they are lovely! 

I just googled that breed of dog and I think your cross breed is (was) far more handsome. Layla looks like she has a little German Shepherd in her. 

Have you got another dog now? My eighteen year old cat - Little Smith, died a few years ago and I haven't got another yet. 

 

[Addio]

My boy Benson. Always poo pooed people who became obsessed with their pets until I had him, now can't imagine life without him.

[Peter99]

11 minutes ago, Addio said:

My boy Benson. Always poo pooed people who became obsessed with their pets until I had him, now can't imagine life without him.

He's a handsome dude.

 

[BrianB]

First day of owning Spike. He just took over from day one.

[Peter99]

15 minutes ago, BrianB said:

First day of owning Spike. He just took over from day one.

You didn't get him as a puppy then Brian?

Peter

[BrianB]

8 hours ago, Peter99 said:

You didn't get him as a puppy then Brian?

Peter

He was a rescue dog. He has had 3 owners before us!

[Crazylegs]

Clyde relaxing after a hard day..................................sleeping!

x

[Philippe]

16 hours ago, Peter99 said:

 

Have you got another dog now? My eighteen year old cat - Little Smith, died a few years ago and I haven't got another yet. 

 

No Peter, now I have two lovely sisters (cats) that I already exposed here (do you remember the salamander picture ?)

In fact I prefer cats, they're more independant. Even if "You get a dog and a cat gets you"

[Tattoodave]

This beast munched on my portulaca flowers then made a quick getaway, I have no idea what he would have turned into, apart from the obvious answer, so if anyone knows, please inform me.

[Tattoodave]

A plant that I was introduced to in school, Bryophyllum daigremontianum, usually grown as a very easy houseplant, I'm trying to naturalise it in the community garden here in Spain, so far so good.

This is what the plant looks like normally.

This is a close up, showing the baby plants growing on the leaves.

These are the flowers they produce when happy.

This is a pale flowered form that cropped up amongst them.

Edited September 4, 2016 by TattooDave

[Tattoodave]

The shadiest part of the patio is home to several geckos and a nice display of Achimenes grandiflora.  The geckos never seem to show when my camera is in hand, and are shy anyway.

 

[Steve S 60]

Tour of Britain 2016 - Stage 2 Carlisle to Kendal - Just about to leave Penrith.......

[Crazylegs]

On 04/09/2016 at 11:37, TattooDave said:

A plant that I was introduced to in school, Bryophyllum daigremontianum, usually grown as a very easy houseplant, I'm trying to naturalise it in the community garden here in Spain, so far so good.

This is what the plant looks like normally.

This is a close up, showing the baby plants growing on the leaves.

These are the flowers they produce when happy.

This is a pale flowered form that cropped up amongst them.

Is this the same one?

 

[Tattoodave]

51 minutes ago, crazylegs said:

Is this the same one?

 

Same species, but that's Bryophyllum tubiflora, much narrower leaves, a nice plant though, rarer than daigremontianum.

[Tattoodave]

I acquired two bulbs of Amaryllis belladonna just over a year ago, it didn't flower last year, but with feeding and watering it rewarded me with one flower head this year (so far), they are commonly known as naked ladies, and for once I didn't feel uncomfortable taking a photo without asking first.

[Winsford Soul]

4 minutes ago, TattooDave said:

I acquired two bulbs of Amaryllis belladonna just over a year ago, it didn't flower last year, but with feeding and watering it rewarded me with one flower head this year (so far), they are commonly known as naked ladies, and for once I didn't feel uncomfortable taking a photo without asking first.

Lovely picture Dave.   But I prefer real  naked ladies. Sorry just cant help it. 

Steve

[Tattoodave]

Just now, Winsford Soul said:

Lovely picture Dave.   But I prefer real  naked ladies. Sorry just cant help it. 

Steve

Me too Steve, but they seem to be reluctant to let me take close up pictures

[Zed1]

1 hour ago, TattooDave said:

Me too Steve, but they seem to be reluctant to let me take close up pictures

Tell 'em you are a trainee Gynaecologist....... you've gotta' start somewhere.

Edited September 6, 2016 by Zed1

[Crazylegs]

pervs 

x

[Philippe]

2 hours ago, Winsford Soul said:

Lovely picture Dave.   But I prefer real  naked ladies. Sorry just cant help it. 

Steve

Steve can we see some of your naked ladies ?

[Tattoodave]

9 hours ago, Zed1 said:

Tell 'em you are a trainee Gynaecologist....... you've gotta' start somewhere.

Strangely, I saw a young lad wearing a tee shirt that had a slogan in Polish, I asked him what it said and straight-faced he answered, "Honestly, I'm a gynaecologist, do you mind if I have a look?", they didn't have them in Primark or I might have bought one.

[Addio]

Rovinj - Croatia.

[Guest]

An update on our Jess.

The lampshade has finally been removed and most of the stitches are gone. She looks a lot better and although she`s lost quite a large part of her upper lip, really doesn`t seem any worse for wear. 

And she`s still boring the family with her tiresome Eric Morcambe impression.