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Invasive Species in Britain

Yes, your comment about a hunting season is wise. Also, some dog walkers need reality check. Too often they think that their Fido won't hurt wild animals; and some don't care. But a dog will definitely come off worse in a fight with boar. I ...

frankbeswick, on 11/07/2016

Christmas 2012 Gift Ideas (Many Frugal) for Your Partner, Husband, or Wife

Mira, Very nice! The suggestions are all good even though I particularly like from the more economical fare the Roamans sculpted tweed suit (but not in plus sizes) and, from the pricier options, the audio light bulbs. The angel ornament and the ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

Hopes and Dreams and Fantasy

Mira, Thank you! Me too, I like "Carlota and Her Magic Birds," "Little Fish Swimming on the Carpet" (upon reading that the fish is not going to die at the child's matching socked-feet), and "Scattered." The style may be gone now but for a couple ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

Trout Baked in Salt Crust with Thyme and Tarragon, Served with Romanian Garlic Sauce

Mira, Thank you! Me too, I'm fine with thyme and tarragon even though for sampling's sake how much dill, parsley and rosemary do you recommend?

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

Stephen Fry in America: A Book Review, Part I

Mira, Very nice! You give an accurately attractive presentation of Stephen Fry's America, which certainly warrants being in private and public culture-related collections, even though I prefer Brian Unger's series on "How the States Got Their ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

Guacamole Dip: Avocado with a Kick

Mira, Thank you! The photos with tortilla chips look particularly enticing, and that may be the most popular option for tables set up for ages from childhood through under-30. Myself, I love the carrot, celery, cucumber and grilled salad ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

25 Signs You May Be About to Go Into Labor

Just had baby girl two weeks ago. Right before labor started I had noticed immense back pain and that she was a lot more active than usual. I didn't really think much of the changes, but when I ...

Cassie, on 11/07/2016

Puréed Fruit Cocktail with Honey and Mint

Mira, Very nice! The avocado and melon combination is enticing even though first I'll try that wonderful alternative of delicious lime with scrumptious pineapple. It's interesting that you mention whiskey on the rocks as a drink. Is that choice ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 11/07/2016

Citysocializer on iPhone: Mobile phone app put to the test

You have shared such a fruitful Android Apps for public. Thanks for sharing.

Hakuna Matata, on 11/07/2016

The Light in the West:Celtic Christianity

Quite correct, for many cultures revered the sun, even the Romans did, for the empire was put under the patronage of Sol Invictus, the unconquered sun. Christ's use of imagery of light therefore tied in with the old pagan imagery. We must not ...

frankbeswick, on 11/07/2016

NaNoWriMo 2016 Starts Today

One month is much too short for me.

blackspanielgallery, on 11/06/2016

The Light in the West:Celtic Christianity

I was surprised by the value placed on light, since Christ referred to himself as the way, the truth, and the light. Could He have meant a connection? And it is not unique that the sun was revered, since other cultures have also done so.

blackspanielgallery, on 11/06/2016

Hubert Patey - an Indentured Servant

I had put a GEDCOM on FamilySearch but it has been so tampered with that it's beyond hope. I did put a tree on Ancestry(dot)com but don't remember how far back it went but you can always look at that.

Ragtimelil, on 11/06/2016

Hubert Patey - an Indentured Servant

Ha! Yes I've noticed!!! There are so many theories and debates it's not funny. I guess I should have stated my question a little more clearly. I had wondered if the "III" was a typo of some sort. ...

Clara Watson, on 11/06/2016

Hubert Patey - an Indentured Servant

Hubert did have a son named Thomas Petty but he would not have been the third since he was the son of Hubert. Thomas also named a son Thomas. Years ago someone started the widely circulated history of the Pettey/Pettys with several Thomas's but ...

Ragtimelil, on 11/06/2016