Munsterland!

Re: Zebra finches available

sarah — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:24:48 +0100

Our one cat enjoys sitting on top of the chicken shed just watching the finches in the aviary but that seems to be all he does, he's never tried to snatch at them so he must know they are secure.

Here's a few quick pics i've just taken. Not great i'm afraid as didnt realise camera was on a weird setting until i got them on the computer *d'oh*.

The whole zebra gang - most of the babies are white and can be seen sitting mid-shot on the branch

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Four of the fledglings with an adult male - the two whitest ones with orangey beaks are hens and will stay that colour - i am hoping the younger and thus darker white one with a black beak may turn out to be male and will develop beautiful chestnut markings.

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This is a cute photo - one of the normal adult males preening a baby 'blackcheek' fledgling as it's actual dad watches - hopefully this little one will be staying with me.

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and just for the awww factor - Here is our springer Megan showing her level of interest in my pair of ducks and their little family!

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Re: Zebra finches available

Sandra — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:19:50 +0100

If I didn't have a cat I think I would be very tempted, I once looked after some and canaries for a friend who had an aviary.

Have you any photos Sarah ? I love looking at babies, fur or feather.

Zebra finches available

sarah — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:02:34 +0100

My zebra finches are having a good summer and i have some sweet little babies who will be needing homes soon.

If anyone is interested let me know - i will be at several of the big shows remaining this season so can deliver to those.

Suitable for aviary or cage

email sjames86@googlemail.com (if you are having problems with the forum message system)

£4 per bird.

Re: Bargain Barbour wax jackets!

lagopus — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:19:42 +0100

After trying lots of different makes and wanting to keep dry all day, I could never recommend Barbour.

Bargain Barbour wax jackets!

sarah — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:55:39 +0100

Just a heads up for everyone who has access to a TK Maxx.
I popped in with the family this afternoon to buy a new coat for work and they had a dozen ladies Barbour wax jackets (various sizes)
After initially saying i couldnt afford one (i'm supposed to be saving for future business plan) my will power gave out and i just had to have one.
There were two styles and i opted for this one - http://www.barbour.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.view&ProductID=17429&PCategoryID=23&RangeID=2
They RRP at £219 but i got mine for just £70!!

I know TK Maxx often get the same stock in different stores (we have 4 by us and all tend to have same stuff at same time) so it may be worth popping in quickly if you pass any.

If i could have guaranteed they'd sell i would have bought the lot to sell on - even if i marked them up from shop price the buyer would still be getting a bargain!

I've got the gear so all i need to do now is finally get around to calling the gundog trainer, lol!

Sarah x

p.s. I may be able to do a repeat visit tomorrow if anyone would like me to get them one (they had sizes 14, 16 and 18 in this style http://www.barbour.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=products.view&ProductID=17433&PCategoryID=23&RangeID=2 different colours, olive, tan and another) - i am going to Nat Gundog of Saturday.
I can offer them at £95 >:D< what a bargain.

warning - algae in summertime

russ — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:30:15 +0100

news

Please read the article in the news link above - it is regarding the dangers of blue green algae to dogs.

The CLA Game Fair Belvoir Castle 24-26 July

cupcake — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:56:51 +0100

[www.gamefair.co.uk]

Game Fair at Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leics 24- 26 July

They've got turn up and have a go activities for the dogs. Thought it looked like fun as well as the usual game fair displays.

Scurries, Pick up, Scramble, Dog and Gun, BASC events.
"Come and have a go with your own dog at any of the following events, any breed welcome. For these competitions it is not necessary to have a trained gundog - just come and have some fun!"

Re: Just having fun

munstermuster — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:38:58 +0100

Ah - what a lovely video Sarah;, really enjoyed watching Loki and Kaia having such fun and getting a glimpse of all your feathered friends.

I'm sure Paddy would love to join his brother in a spot of hoop tug-o'-war (:D

x

More 4 to show Crufts 2010

Victoria — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:55:19 +0100

Find the article here

Yes, interesting.

I would really like to see how More 4 covers Crufts as it is linked with E4/Channel 4 which mainly target the teenage age range.

Just having fun

sarah — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:19:22 +0100

Short video taken this evening in the garden.

Nothing but lots of fun, happy munsterlanders and a few birds thrown in for good measure.

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Sarah x

Re: Dangers of stagnant water ponds

sarah — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:47:55 +0100

thanks for the heads up Karen.

Dangers of stagnant water ponds

MunsterMaggie — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:29:18 +0100

news

Please read the article in the news link above - it is regarding the dangers of blue green algae to dogs.

Re: Germany

marieke — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:26:06 +0100

How much fun Viel Spass, Sarah!. Borken is very close to the place we grew up! For anubody with sparetime and spare money: The dutch clyubmatch is on the 28th of june. It will be an outdoorshow and in the tt weekend russ! (Match on sunday races saturday ;) I'd lo

Re: Germany

Victoria — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:04:14 +0100

The girls are at their aunty Lynn's (O'Connell) at the moment probably having a whale of a time as we speak!!

Re: Germany

sarah — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:35:18 +0100

wow what an experience. Are you taking your girls or just going as an observer?

Germany

Victoria — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:03:01 +0100

This weekend we are going to the Munsterlander show (I can't for the life of me remember the name of the show, or how to spell it, so I won't attempt it to avoid embarrassment!) in Borken, Germany.

I am so excited and I am really looking forward to their different approach to showing and how they show their dogs. Also I will be interested to see if munsterlanders change in type from country to country.

But yes, i'm very excited.

Forum alterations

sarah — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:15:11 +0100

Alterations as of 09.06.09

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Please PM me if you have any issues with any of the alterations

Sarah x

Re: Munsterlander gone missing.

russ — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:18:13 +0100

any more news on Lewis Wendy?

Has he recovered from his ordeal?

Re: Munsterlander gone missing.

cupcake — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:56:38 +0100

I am so relieved to have read through to your second post Wendy.
I am still following jacob the missing bracco blog and it is so upsetting. I hope Lewis and his family have recovered from the ordeal.
Kate

Re: Munsterlander gone missing.

munstermuster — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:44:57 +0100

Just picked up on this - what a relief Lewis has been found (and what a very handsome hound he is by the way!)

As I was reading this I was thinking I could keep my eyes peeled, do a reccee of the area and spread the word as the weekly training session I go to in the Ashdown Forest is literally a few minutes away from where Lewis lives.

Very good news that he's back at home so he can get lots of TLC to help him get better.

Re: Munsterlander gone missing.

wendy lacy — Sat, 30 May 2009 20:27:47 +0100

PRAYERS ANSWERED

LEWIS HAS BEEN FOUND, HE HAD TAKEN HIMSELF OFF INTO A QUIET OUT OF THE WAY AREA ON HIS OWN LAND AND HAD LAID THERE FOR TWO DAYS. DEHYDRATED BUT ALIVE.
DESPITE SEARCHES AND HARVEY (MUNSTER) LOOKING FOR HIM HE WAS LAID IN A HOLE AND DID NOT MAKE A SOUND. I AM SURE WE ALL SEND THE FAMILY OUR LOVE AND SPECIAL THOUGHTS FOR LEWIS.

Re: Munsterlander gone missing.

aliwood — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:30:18 +0100

How awful, please pass on our thoughts to his family, I can only imagine how they must be feeling.

We live nowhere near but I'll pass the information on to my "doggie" friends to spread the word...

Munsterlander gone missing.

wendy lacy — Sat, 30 May 2009 16:28:58 +0100

I have had some sad new from one of my puppy owners, her older dog Lewis went missing on Thursday afternoon.
Having building work done at their home they had temporary gates in place but they believe Lewis managed to get through but more upsetting is that they said Lewis was unwell and think he may have gone away to be on his own.

Gwen lives in Crowborough backing onto Ashdown Forrest. The police have been very helpful but with no joy.

Please, if in the area look out for Lewis. Photo attached. He is 9 years old.

Re: OT - Ubuntu

Sandra — Fri, 29 May 2009 11:26:55 +0100

Gosh you lot make me feel sooo inadequate I just switch mine on and hope for the best !!!!

I get really excited if I manage to upload a picture !!

Re: OT - Ubuntu

Teufelsmoor — Fri, 29 May 2009 09:23:21 +0100

Oh no poor Uncle Teal'q. Please give him a big hug from me. I hope that he is better now and not had anything else happen to him. Did you break the door down?? I remember the printer incident and you buying a new one (:D My computers only survive, because they are too heavy for me to lob out the window >:D<

Yes, Russ, I had terrible problems. I'm not sure exactly what I was having problems with though, well what was causing them 8-)
I was having trouble getting into a lot of sites, particularly this one and the John Lewis one (I thought Ian had maybe locked that one :D); seriously, I was having trouble with most things. Also, my emails kept disappearing. Ian's been backing them up regularly and now they just delete themselves automatically, or something deletes them :S . However, the computer has been a lot better since Ian updated windows - hence me being on here :)-D

Good luck with ubuntu

Sue

Re: Enjoying the company

sarah — Tue, 26 May 2009 17:42:37 +0100

thanks Sandra

I actually have three cameras but these were taken on my Nikon D40 digital SLR. I generally use my SLR for photos of the dogs because there is no delay between pressing the button and it taking a photo, therefore avoiding the usual photos of disapearing tails that you get from ordinary digital cameras. The picture is also a lot clearer.

If you can afford the extra bit of money for an SLR i would highly recommend it. You dont have to know what you're doing as you can set it to 'automatic' and just point and shoot as normal!

Forum disruption

russ — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:57:50 +0100

Hi Guys

Well, after a week relaxing in the lakes, I decided to do some much needed maintenance on the forum. As per usual, for me, it is a bigger job than I expected!

There are updates available for video/photo uploading, logging on, searching and appearance etc and I am trying to load them up and activate them.

As a result, some may experience difficulties doing any of the above things. I am hopeful (is that praying?) that I will have it sorted in the next hour or so.

If anyone experiences any difficulty uploading video/photos, accessing the site, searching topics or sees strange things appearing on their profile, let me know by emailing me direct at

munsterland.forum@gmail.com

and I will try to sort it out ASAP!

Thanks for your patience

Russ

Re: Enjoying the company

Sandra — Mon, 25 May 2009 23:40:06 +0100

Thanks for putting up the photos Sarah, looks like they have all been enjoying the sunshine. It has been a bit clody here.

But you have reminded me, must get the camera out and take some pictures.

Yours are very clear, what type of camera do you have ?

I bought a new one last year, and I still haven't figured out all the settings yet, sometimes by the time I have taken the shot, the dog as disappeard, I end up with a lot of photos of grass and bushes LOL

Enjoying the company

sarah — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:17:15 +0100

With the lovely sunshine yesterday i spent some time in the garden just enjoying the company of all the animals.

A few photos of some of our pets as there was alot of posing going on in the sunshine!

Kaia

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Loki

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Megan

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Jack

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A 1.5 week old marans chick

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A pair of my zebra finches

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Sarah x

Re: SWAPCYCLE SCOTLAND

lynn — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:14:18 +0100

8-)(:D::o don't worry Sarah - I guessed you really had missed the point thats why I made it redB)