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Chester Zoo, Cheshire

Frank, why change the habits of a lifetime ? :)

Veronica, on 03/07/2016

Chester Zoo, Cheshire

I have never thrown coins into water, because, as you know, I like to hang on to the pennies.

frankbeswick, on 03/07/2016

Chester Zoo, Cheshire

That is very interesting and thank you for the comment. I am glad it went to charities, I also do not subscribe to superstition. Money was very hard come by during my childhood and we wouldn't have thrown it into a well ! It was for food, heat ...

Veronica, on 03/07/2016

Walled Gardens

The book,The Lost Gardens of Heligan, gives an insight into the difficulties that the Victorians faced when providing the heat for pineapple growing. The hot bed technique had to be refined to take it to the level at which it could provide ...

frankbeswick, on 03/07/2016

Walled Gardens

A great insight into the past. I was surprised to read of pineapples, and never thought of a greenhouse having a furnace. Here, winters rarely bring freezing temperatures.

blackspanielgallery, on 03/07/2016

Chester Zoo, Cheshire

Nice images as usual. As for coin tossing, I recently read the last time parts of Niagara Falls were blocked and drained for construction quite a large sum of money was recovered and given to charities. The plan is to again do work there, and I ...

blackspanielgallery, on 03/07/2016

Top 10 Bollywood Actors

I refuse to choose. I love 'em all!! But I must says since you mentioned Amitabh Bachchan, he did do a good job laying the ground work and setting an example for the others who followed after.

cmoneyspinner, on 03/07/2016

Growing Plants in Straw Bales

Every form of gardening has both its advantages and disadvantages.You are right about the transport problems and the weight.

frankbeswick, on 03/07/2016

Movie Review: The Martian (2015)

I missed this film when it came out. Can't wait to watch it on TV sometime. Thanks for the review!

Mira, on 03/07/2016

Chicken Not Quite Paella Surprise Recipe

I have no idea and it's 5:53 pm - but I don't have any chicken today. Your recipe looks yummy tho. Thanks

MBC, on 03/06/2016

Curious Cymru: The Death Omens of Wales

Ho frightening! And Creepy

MBC, on 03/06/2016

Growing Plants in Straw Bales

This is something I first read about last week in a magazine from a store. It recommended a book and gave too few details. I was considering this for next year, and planned to get a book. I cannot do this currently due to the preparation ...

blackspanielgallery, on 03/06/2016

Growing Plants in Straw Bales

This is something I first read about last week in a magazine from a store. It recommended a book and gave too few details. I was considering this for next year, and planned to get a book. I cannot do this currently due to the preparation ...

blackspanielgallery, on 03/06/2016

Hansel and Gretel: Hard Facts Behind the Fairy Tale

I really don't know which one I like best. The classic is always good.

sandyspider, on 03/06/2016

Video game hardware graphics

@Tolovaj I use to be a video game junkie. It is addicting. I do understand how time is limited.

sandyspider, on 03/06/2016