Sniffy

One thing that makes the bricks crumble is burning un-seasoned wood . Mark

From experience i would say that the grumpy one will know that the pup is a pup , ie very young and vunerable . I would be surprised if the older one attacked the pup , but would give him/her some nice warning barks and growels with plenty of teeth baring . We went through this when we got our now 8 yr old Doberman .Our other dog was 17 and very grumpy .The Dobe was jumping all over him , chewing his feet , tail , ears , nose etc .All he did was give her a loud bark in the ear that sent her running . She did wind him up for a good few weeks until he had had enough and gave her a real teeth baring and nasty growl that put her in her place .After this she was as good as gold and wouldnt leave his side .They became best buddies and she was devastated when he passed away a year later . We believe she lifted his spirits and we were lucky to get anothe year with him . I must say that i love the Patterdale terriers and very nearly got one as a friend for our Dobe a few years back .But Mrs Sniffy put a stop to it . Also try and see if you would be able to take your dog along to meet the pups on a 1-1 basis to see how yours gets on with them .That way you might find that Grumpy dog gets on with one better than another . If you do get one , i would love to see some pics Cheers Mark ( Tommer posted what i said in shorter terms as i was typing lol )

I scoop up all my chippings ,let them dry out in the shed and then chuck them in the stove when we are going out .This keeps it ticking over without using up all those lovely logs Mark

Jeez , from those pictures these thives dont seem to give a monkeys about being seen !! Some people just dont give a thought about being caught as they know the police are tied because the CPS will not let it go to court .Its deemed as a waste of money and resources . I know this because a member of my family is in the force and gets sooooo frustrated when they have caught a scrote red handed and the cps dont want it going to court !! Really hope the copper assigned takes it serious . Mark

I cleared my garden of poochie poo today , got a fair amount in the bucket .Its now in the dog poo bin at the end of the garden .When you lifet the lid it stinks to high heaven .You are welcome to that if you want , smar it on the fence where they are getting over , and on some freshly split logs that they will be tempted with. Or dig a hole where they are climbing over and back fill it with dog crap , thn put some thin branches over the top ,so they fall in and stink more than they currently do . I know some rather heavy blokes who would sit in your yard for what you are gonna spend on security , word would get around after they caught the first thieves , never to enter your yard again Hope you get it sorted soon . Mark

Sorry to hear of the theft . I have added a link to here on a Landy forum that i spemd too much time on . Maybe someone will see it for sale . Mark

How much are the tickets

That would be good Rob .Will have a chat when i come over . Cheers Mark

What sort of quantity of Oak are you looking atr in Bedford ? I would be interested ,for personal use so not needing 10 ton type quantity . I do have a vehicle that i can transport large amounts in and a trailer . If you are able to help , that would be grand:biggrin: Mark

Hi Ashman , i have tried sending you a PM , not sure if you have setting set for not recieveing PM's . I am based north Milton Keynes and have been doing photography for donkeys years now . I have recently started to turn it into a small business .I would like to offer to take some pics for you at no charge .That way i would get images that i could add to my Library stock and you would get some pics to use for your cards . If you are not to far away from north Mk and need my help please let me know . All the best Mark

This is Izzy , was 8 yrs old 2 weeks ago . Was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and a heart murmur back in Feb , then August a very under active thyroid . The meds have really given her a lift in life . She can now manage a 3 hr walk as when she was younger . Am hoping she stays with us for many more years .

I have been burning around 80% willow this year .Our stove is going every day from around late sept - late april . It does burn quicker but gives of a fantastic heat . I have been given around 2 ton which i have cut and split and stacked on pallets for next winter . I will take as much from my mate as he can give me . Gave some to neighbour few days before christmas as he had got a net of damp logs from the petrol station .He said it was lovely and toasty in their living room . So i say Mark

When i prodded my dog with my meter , she was more moist than 3% . Mark

My latest 90 .Its a 50th Anniversary which has been played with by Overfinch and shuts up the local chavs when i leave them behind And out on the byways of wales , mkines at the back in te group shot ;

Sorry chaps , didnt realise you had seen it before I will try and keep up in future Mark

These guys have serious guts and big things between their legs [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXx3_C54sgI&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Climbing Huge Mast Without Safety Lines[/ame] Mark

Hello

Where abouts in the Midlands are you ??

Ha ha , i have photos of that very tree and the waterfalls look like Aysgarth ?? Think these falls were used in the film Braveheart ? Lovely photos Mark

Or with 'W's . Then it would spell WOW

if i was close i would have some off ya

Stunning :001_smile:

Well the wife informs me that the ones from Brazil do in fact leave a little bit unsinged however the ones from Hollywood do indeed singe all over

Looks about the right age to me:thumbup1:

Hawthorne for me , been burning it for the last few winters (not he same piece of course ;-) .Gets my stove nice and hot , plus the dog loves the heat it gives off . Mark