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Urban Foxes
I agree Frank, I'm not a huge fan of wood pigeons, unless they are on my dinner plate! I have to confess, VioletteRose, that the pics are not mine. I wish they were, I will keep trying. Holistic_Health, I hear tell that that they are to be ...
Telesto, on 01/24/2015
Too Cute Cupcake Calendars for 2016
A lot of it is about the presentation - you're selling something by the visual looks initially. Of course, I bet they taste really yummy too :)
Marie, on 01/24/2015
Too Cute Cupcake Calendars for 2016
I have the Hello Cupcake cookbook. I use it to make cupcakes for the library bakesales. They are always very popular and get a good price.
Digby_Adams, on 01/24/2015
The Semi-Mythical Maelgwn Gwynedd Pt 5
The Welsh and Norman aristocracy happily collaborated when it suited them, as they did in the first Norman invasion of Ireland. Interbreeding was therefore likely among these cronies. Hence ap might be a prefix similar to the Irish fitz, which ...
frankbeswick, on 01/24/2015
Outlander Filming Locations in Scotland
Ah! Thank you so much for the heads up. I'll add that to the article to warn people.
JoHarrington, on 01/24/2015
Romantic Valentine Gifts for an Outlander Fan
It's a television show. But I strongly recommend reading the books first. They're huge, huge books, the sort which look rather intimidating to survey. Then you begin reading them and wish they were twice the size.
JoHarrington, on 01/24/2015
The Berwyns: a lonely, but beautiful range
There is a suggestion that the name Rhaeadr is derived from the classical goddess Rhea, the mother of the gods. The Roman world was known for blending deities from different branches of paganism, so it is possible that in pre-Roman times the ...
frankbeswick, on 01/24/2015
The Berwyns: a lonely, but beautiful range
There is very little permanent snow in Britain, there being one small snowfield in a Scottish mountain corrie, and I am unsure how that will fare in global warming. We can get snow, and certain areas are snowier than others. Scotland gets it ...
frankbeswick, on 01/24/2015
Top 10 Valentines Day’s Ideas of Romantic One Day Getaways
@Digby_Adams - I love the idea of romantic retreats, they are what we can call - much needed breaks. We often find ourselves so busy that we forget to take a vacation.
WriterArtist, on 01/24/2015
Top 10 Valentines Day’s Ideas of Romantic One Day Getaways
Hi ologsinquito - I happened to visit one of California beaches, it is breathtaking and lovely.
WriterArtist, on 01/24/2015
Girlfriend Present Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Hi Mira - I love chocolates too, it is a gift nobody will deny liking. A delicious gift it remains the favourite.
WriterArtist, on 01/24/2015
The Berwyns: a lonely, but beautiful range
I thought Britain was full of snow - how wrong I was. It looks like a very beautiful country, the Berwyns is just like you described - a land of myths, faeries and beauty. I would love to visit UK some day. It is in my wish list.
WriterArtist, on 01/23/2015
The Berwyns: a lonely, but beautiful range
There is the Tees-Exe line, which is an imaginary line drawn from North-East England to South West England, the Tees and the Exe being rivers. North West of this line Britain is mainly higher ground [though I live in a lowland bit.] South East ...
frankbeswick, on 01/23/2015
The Berwyns: a lonely, but beautiful range
I continue to be amazed at how wild some of the countryside is in the British Isles. Maybe someday I'll get to see it.
ologsinquito, on 01/23/2015
Best Wireless Weather Station for Your Home
I hadn't thought about using it for that purpose, but perhaps keeping one in the garden will remind you when to cover your plants.
CountrySunshine, on 01/23/2015