DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Seems to be my weekend for inadvertantly upsetting people on message boards . As well as Mary above I upset an admin on a Facebook page thats called Social History . This admin lady put up an old picture of an old Irish lady called Annie who had lived in a "shed" on the Liverpool docks and sold sweets and fruit and veg from it . The old lady was reputed to be over 100 in 1914 when she died . I happened to find the old lady at her shed address , on the 1911 census and that said she was a mere 86. I replied saying that I hated spoiling a good story with facts but the old lady probably was not anywhere near 100 at the time of the photo . This admin went ballistic ! Called me totally ridiculous (repeated 3 times) for posting a transcript of a census . "That's not a cencus anyone can make that up" she said ( her spelling). I didn't know how to respond but in the meantime another lady posted the actual census image , backing up my info . Result the photo got deleted and this poor other lady got deleted/banned from the page . I've PMd two admins on the site and not had the courtesy of a reply , though I don't seem to have been blocked weirdly . Nowt so strange as folk eh ? 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,728 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just back from a short walk. Down the end of the street and into the fields. Along the stream and then up onto the ridge for a view of Liverpool. Along the ridge and back round to home. Maybe a mile or so but quite enough. It was freezing!! Real shock to the system.. but I suppose we can't grumble after the Summer we've had. For donkey's years I paid £5 for a dry cut at my hairdresser's. Her daughter took over the business a few years back and it's now £8. Think I've told this before but it's worth repeating. Way back in summer 1977, on a very hot day, I was desperate to get my very long hair cut. But everywhere I knew was closed as it was Thursday. I'd only just moved into the area and barely knew my neighbours, but one told me that one of the (extremely attractive) daughters of the lady next door had a Salon a couple of miles away towards Wigan. So, I found it in the phone book and called to check they were open. Yep, they were and when I explained who I was to the girl, who turned out to be called Pat, she said "no problem" and to go over. A few minutes later I walked into the salon to be confronted with two tall, willowy and very beautiful young ladies, cutting hair and clad in skimpy bikinis! Some sales pitch!! So, while Pat was cutting my hair and I was trying hard not to look as if I was trying to ogle her lovely assistant Sue, via the mirror... a large articulated wagon was passing by outside in slow moving traffic. In an instant the driver had his hazard lights on and was in the shop. " Hot as Hell in that cab Luv!! Give us a quick shampoo will you? The girls smiled and so did I. He was completely bald! I had to admire his quick thinking. And he got his shampoo... I still get my hair cut at Pat's, 40+ years on. And she's still lovely.. 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, DAVIDW said: Seems to be my weekend for inadvertantly upsetting people on message boards . As well as Mary above I upset an admin on a Facebook page thats called Social History . I've PMd two admins on the site and not had the courtesy of a reply , though I don't seem to have been blocked weirdly . Nowt so strange as folk eh ? People who are Admins and Mods on message boards are a strange lot. They have to be, otherwise they wouldn't do it and put up with everything. On another FB page recently, I posted an image of several old 1960s cars, which got a lot of favourable comments. About a week later, another person re-posted the same image (which I'd created) on the same FB page. When I pointed this out to the Admin of the page, they seemed to think I should take it as a compliment. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 I see Ben gave you a like Col. I bet he'll be after you for the address in a bit. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 DJ360's haircutting story reminded me of a barber I patronised back in my late teens. It was a salon of some repute on Clumber St. although I can't remember the name. They had an ancient electrical machine by which the scalp could be massaged to supposedly avoid hair loss. I had a dread of loosing my hair at that time (although it's not happened so far!) I had to hold one terminal of an electrode whilst the barber holding the other terminal massaged my scalp. I was told, under no circumstances, to let go of the electrode I was holding. The temptation was far to too great and I released my grip only to see the barber almost shooting through the ceiling with a violent electric shock. I've seen similar machines in antique shops and now I am reminded to buy the next one I see. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 And now, for the benefit of those of us who don't understand the first thing about electricity...Loppy will explain why Phil's barber got an electric shock? Please 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Reminds me of a machine an uncle of mine had when I was a kid. He used to call it a 'tickling box' You held a brass tube in each hand while somebody turned a handle on the box. There was a little generator inside. You got a mild electric shock. I have no idea what it's intended purpose was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: And now, for the benefit of those of us who don't understand the first thing about electricity...Loppy will explain why Phil's barber got an electric shock? Please I assume the return path was through the 'patient' sitting in the chair. When he let go the barber became the return path. Served 'im right! I would love to have seen it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted October 21, 2018 Report Share Posted October 21, 2018 Well after 40 years Col, it's high time you bit the bullet and did something about it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Sad start to the day reading about the lioness who has killed Nyack, the father of her cubs in a zoo in Indianapolis. They had been together for 8 years with no sign of any aggression. He was a beautiful looking boy. I hate zoos but accept that, in some cases, they are a necessary evil. He must have threatened the cubs in some way for the female to do that. Sad as it is, it sends out a message to all males...don't mess with us women! I suspect our friend Trogg already knows that! 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 One of the problems of associating human sensibilities with other species. I am no expert on lion behaviour but, I read it is quite common for this to take place amongst lion populations. So if, as you surmise, the lion was threatening its offspring, then the mother was quite justified in protecting them and (in the wider context) the future of the species. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Have since read that the cubs are now 3 years old, so it couldn't have been that. Perhaps he just got on her nerves once too often! Female lions commonly attack males, as jonab points out. Maybe it is something common across all species. Only this morning, my female tabby flew across the room to attack Tarquin who was quietly minding his own business. She obviously took exception to something. Still feel very sad that poor Nyack has suffered such a fate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Speaking of cats, a friend gave me a bag of conkers recently. She has a longstanding phobia about spiders and puts fresh conkers every autumn around her house in a bid to deter them. She finds it seems to work. I've seen several large arachnids this autumn, mostly in a state of mangled rigor mortis when I get up in the morning, the moggies having cornered them during the night. So, I distributed the conkers around various rooms. Ginger Bruno has discovered them and finds he likes them even more than spiders. Have you any idea of the racket that is caused by one cat chasing conkers round the house at 2am? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Speaking of cats, a friend gave me a bag of conkers recently. She has a longstanding phobia about spiders and puts fresh conkers every autumn around her house in a bid to deter them. She finds it seems to work. I don't doubt it but.... why do conkers deter spiders ?? That's downright weird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Apparently, something the conkers give off...some kind of chemical? ... is supposed to deter the spiders. Not surprisingly, there is no scientific evidence to support this theory. As for me, I don't like spiders, but I refuse to kill any living creature...and they do make a lot less noise than conkers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,600 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 31 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: As for me, I don't like spiders, but I refuse to kill any living creature... What about ants, flies, viruses and bacteria? Just a thought, as I feel the same about living things but I do take antibiotics occasionally.... Flies I tell to go outside the house and gently usher them out of the door or window. In the past I've deterred ants from entering the house using a line of tea leaves, but there is Nippon in the shed somewhere I believe! I spray roses with soapy water to get rid of greenfly, but I suspect that probably kills them anyway... and what about the screaming lettuces that are pulled out the ground.... I know, I'm getting silly now! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 47 minutes ago, Jill Sparrow said: Apparently, something the conkers give off...some kind of chemical? ... is supposed to deter the spiders. Not surprisingly, there is no scientific evidence to support this theory. As for me, I don't like spiders, but I refuse to kill any living creature...and they do make a lot less noise than conkers! Buddhism is your rightful home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I've used lavender to deter ants. Apparently, they don't like it! Don't take antibiotics as, with me, they all cause worse side effects than the original problem. Flies are dealt with by the moggies, usually before I can intervene. They seem to regard them as airborne crisps! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, philmayfield said: Buddhism is your rightful home. Yes, Phil it is and although I'm not a practising Buddhist I do subscribe to their philosophy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yes, I can sympathise with the philosophy but couldn’t accept the restrictions. I have stopped shooting rabbits and pigeons though. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,305 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Pleased to hear it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,130 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Mainly because by the time I’ve got the gun out and loaded they’ve gone away. It’s the same with wildlife photography. My camera is so complicated that by the time I’ve found it, adjusted the settings, zoomed in and auto-focussed the bird has flown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AfferGorritt 868 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Me too, Jill. Even catch wasps if they venture inside and then let them go outside. Ditto flies and spiders. Still eat meat though. Hmm! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonab 1,644 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Interesting info about conkers and spiders - not heard it before. I don't mind spiders indoors but I'll be trying the conker method to try and deter them, just to see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 Jill, perhaps Bruno should be renamed William. As in William the Conkerer. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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