The good morning thread

DLax69 · Aug 25, 2022

Ebenezer said:
ooooo! Alpapcas! Tell me more!
Eb

Hey, Eb (et. al)...our little farm here has had chickens and ducks for a while; dabbled in some cattle meat production with partners...decided to explore some other livestock options. Ruled out pigs, as a friend of mine's brother was eaten by some...and for other reasons. Got three male pygmy goats...no clue why. Wife started getting into fiber art, one thing led to another...and we met a lovely-ish 85 year old woman who was looking to thin her Huacaya herd, and a dude who had a solitary, lonely, and confused Suri...and one shearing season and one breeding season under our belts! Not quite sure where it's going...but they are quirky, docile, and full of personality. They respect borders to the extent that a piece of string stops them cold; the mating ritual will scar some of us for life; and seeing their faces paralyzed in crazy positions (temporarily) after getting into a spitting fight...absolutely hypoallergenic; no odor; and they even decide on a communal wasting area. And their dung can go straight into whatever, no composting or aging required...we got 10' tall tomato plants in five gallon buckets filled with nothing but 'paca poo...

- Dennis

Andyk · Aug 25, 2022

Good morning all. GCSE exam results day today for Dan so a big day for him and other students over the country. Other than that more relaxing.

2b1ask1 · Aug 25, 2022

Morning all from Buxton, a job in Halifax today and the on to Middlesbrough.

Have fun all…

philw696 · Aug 25, 2022

Morning everyone and waking up at home for a few days before going to La Rochelle and it's hot again here.
Had a bit of rain whilst away as my grass is green again and needs cutting.
Have a Great day all.

MrPea · Aug 25, 2022

DLax69 said:
Hey, Eb (et. al)...our little farm here has had chickens and ducks for a while; dabbled in some cattle meat production with partners...decided to explore some other livestock options. Ruled out pigs, as a friend of mine's brother was eaten by some...and for other reasons. Got three male pygmy goats...no clue why. Wife started getting into fiber art, one thing led to another...and we met a lovely-ish 85 year old woman who was looking to thin her Huacaya herd, and a dude who had a solitary, lonely, and confused Suri...and one shearing season and one breeding season under our belts! Not quite sure where it's going...but they are quirky, docile, and full of personality. They respect borders to the extent that a piece of string stops them cold; the mating ritual will scar some of us for life; and seeing their faces paralyzed in crazy positions (temporarily) after getting into a spitting fight...absolutely hypoallergenic; no odor; and they even decide on a communal wasting area. And their dung can go straight into whatever, no composting or aging required...we got 10' tall tomato plants in five gallon buckets filled with nothing but 'paca poo...

- Dennis

Please would you start an alpaca thread and post pics and videos? Where are you?

MrPea · Aug 25, 2022

Good morning everyone!
Waking up in a very wet Southampton, and loving the sound of the rain. About to head to Bournemouth where I'll set up office for the day so that we can go and look at our two wedding church options this evening and make a decision.
HapPea Thursday!

conaero · Aug 25, 2022

Morning. I would say it sounds like the drought is over

damnawivdaplan · Aug 25, 2022

morning all!!

zagatoes30 · Aug 25, 2022

Morning all, looks a lovely day which is good as the girls have surf school again, other than that more of the same.

Oh just purchased 2 rear wheel arch panels for AndyKs E46, finally need to be done after 3 years

Andyk · Aug 25, 2022

Well I am so proud of Dan with his GCSE results that I am going to shout about it here. 12 exams and 12 A Stars. Now he clearly he doesn’t get that from me …

zagatoes30 · Aug 25, 2022

Andyk said:
Well I am so proud of Dan with his GCSE results that I am going to shout about it here. 12 exams and 12 A Stars. Now he clearly he doesn’t get that from me …

Excellent, well done Dan

philw696 · Aug 25, 2022

Second that absolutely Well Done Dan @Andyk

Felonious Crud · Aug 25, 2022

DLax69 said:
Hey, Eb (et. al)...our little farm here has had chickens and ducks for a while; dabbled in some cattle meat production with partners...decided to explore some other livestock options. Ruled out pigs, as a friend of mine's brother was eaten by some...and for other reasons. Got three male pygmy goats...no clue why. Wife started getting into fiber art, one thing led to another...and we met a lovely-ish 85 year old woman who was looking to thin her Huacaya herd, and a dude who had a solitary, lonely, and confused Suri...and one shearing season and one breeding season under our belts! Not quite sure where it's going...but they are quirky, docile, and full of personality. They respect borders to the extent that a piece of string stops them cold; the mating ritual will scar some of us for life; and seeing their faces paralyzed in crazy positions (temporarily) after getting into a spitting fight...absolutely hypoallergenic; no odor; and they even decide on a communal wasting area. And their dung can go straight into whatever, no composting or aging required...we got 10' tall tomato plants in five gallon buckets filled with nothing but 'paca poo...

- Dennis

That's a lot to take in on a Thursday morning. Do they malfunction often? Friends with beasts seem to be forever paying vet bills.

Andyk said:
Well I am so proud of Dan with his GCSE results that I am going to shout about it here. 12 exams and 12 A Stars. Now he clearly he doesn’t get that from me …

Good man, huge congratulations to him! What's next for the lad?

Morning, all. Umm. Stuff, mostly, I think.

MrPea · Aug 25, 2022

Andyk said:
Well I am so proud of Dan with his GCSE results that I am going to shout about it here. 12 exams and 12 A Stars. Now he clearly he doesn’t get that from me …

Wow! That's an amazing set of results so do let him know that we're all congratulating him.
Also, to anyone else with children getting results - congratulations to them too, whatever they achieve, so long as they do themselves proud. Not many people get to be straight A*'s ever!!!

What does Dan want to aim for next in his studies, and possible further education?

DLax69 · Aug 25, 2022

Morning all! Will do on alpaca thread...happy Thursday. Working from home all day with back to back calls ans video meetings. Then a walkaround in prospective new location I found for a local nonprofit that refurbs bicycles and teaches underprivileged kiddos how to ride them. And dinner at a tapas joint with the fam after, so I don't have to cook tonight!

GeoffCapes · Aug 25, 2022

Morning all. Just. Sat in Malta airport for a plane home which is 2 hours delayed.
As we’re in Hard Rock Cafe, I’m guess lunch will cost more than the previous 7 days…..

Ewan · Aug 25, 2022

Andyk said:
Well I am so proud of Dan with his GCSE results that I am going to shout about it here. 12 exams and 12 A Stars. Now he clearly he doesn’t get that from me …

Brilliant! And congratulations also to his school and teachers, as they’ve clearly played their role well. I suspect good parenting as well!

Andyk · Aug 25, 2022

Ewan said:
Brilliant! And congratulations also to his school and teachers, as they’ve clearly played their role well. I suspect good parenting as well!

Thanks Ewan…Kind words indeed.

DanielK · Aug 25, 2022

Hi everyone it’s dan keedwell here. Thank you so much for all of the messages on my gcse results! I really appreciate it. Onto A levels now

Andyk · Aug 25, 2022

DanielK said:
Hi everyone it’s dan keedwell here. Thank you so much for all of the messages on my gcse results! I really appreciate it. Onto A levels now

Couldn’t be prouder Dan. You work so hard and got the results you deserved.

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