NFR NFC >>>>>>2015

[mr gumby]

We tried so hard not to be unhinged, but failed bysmally.

Bysmally = my word of the day!

[mr gumby]

As far as 3 acts I'd like to see again goes...

1. Frank Turner. Saw him at a small local venue last year. Great energy, songs, connection to the audience. Think he'd be terrific on a sunny afternoon.

2. Fish. Saw him years ago, and he was great. Several albums released since then, which I'd love to hear live, particularly some from the 'Sunsets on Empire' and 'Fellini Days' albums. Also, there are rumours he may be retiring soon, so I'd like to see him again before he does.

3. Vintage Trouble. Heard good things about their set in the Avalon tent in 2013, but we couldn't have passed up the chance to see the Stones. Went to see them on West Holts last year, and after a blistering first 10 mins, the stage shut down. They did their best to cheer the crowd, coming out to chat with people, then doing a couple of acoustic songs (using a megaphone borrowed from someone in the audience), but I seriously believe they would've been the highlight of my festival if the r@#n hadn't intervened.

[lucyginger]

Saw my first snowdrop of the year today. Lovely!

[A Guy Called Matt]

Sunshine.

Here piggies, come say hello

[stuartbert two hats]

Saw my first snowdrop of the year today. Lovely!

IT'S SPRING!!!!!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Bysmally = my word of the day!

Ups - that should have been abysmally.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Sunshine.

Here piggies, come say hello

Taken out of context, that sentence would be quite worrying.

[A Guy Called Matt]

IT'S SPRING!!!!!

I wish - snowdrops are a winter flower.

[A Guy Called Matt]

Taken out of context, that sentence would be quite worrying.

Having got back and read it I can now agree with that comment.

We found them though and Slodge and Mrs Slodge were very happy indeed.

[Mr Splodge]

Having got back and read it I can now agree with that comment.

We found them though and Slodge and Mrs Slodge were very happy indeed.

We are very happy, lovely walk.

[A Guy Called Matt]

and here is one of the little chaps playing hard to get!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

and here is one of the little chaps playing hard to get!

Do people hunt them for food?

[A Guy Called Matt]

Do people hunt them for food?

Poaching is a major problem especially as the forestry commission do nothing to stop it. Some poach go for illegal meat and others are simply trophy killings with the head removed and n carcass dumped.

Wed also have an official cull going on at the moment which is based on a population of 819 animals - there are nowhere near that many. Those shot are then shipped to Essex (!!!!!!!!!) for selling so we do not even get the benefit of the meat in the local economy :-(

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Poaching is a major problem especially as the forestry commission do nothing to stop it. Some poach go for illegal meat and others are simply trophy killings with the head removed and n carcass dumped.

Wed also have an official cull going on at the moment which is based on a population of 819 animals - there are nowhere near that many. Those shot are then shipped to Essex (!!!!!!!!!) for selling so we do not even get the benefit of the meat in the local economy :-(

How strange. Have you any idea why the meat is shipped to Essex, and not sold locally, or anywhere other than Essex for that matter?

[A Guy Called Matt]

How strange. Have you any idea why the meat is shipped to Essex, and not sold locally, or anywhere other than Essex for that matter?

It was decided by the forestry commission this is how it would be done despite us having a meat distribtor not far away who has always done it. The only conclusion we can come to is they get more at Essex prices.

[stuartbert two hats]

I wish - snowdrops are a winter flower.

No they are not winter flowers*. They're the first flowers of the year, they appear once the days start to get longer and mark the beginnings of spring. Spring is here, I tell ya, spring is here.

*they are.

[Woffy]

Just wanted to offer something for regulars on here. Just occurred to me.

If anyone is going by coach, Woffy, I think you are?

If you want to lighten your load by having alcohol or the like, brought down for you I can probably accommodate a tray of beer or two, or some bottles of spirits, or the like in my car.

I could either buy it for you and you pay on collection, or could sort out you paying first, or even have it delivered to me!

J

What a lovely offer, Jeffie. Very kind.

I'm ok though, thank you; i'm coming by car in a convoy.

Thanks again though

[A Guy Called Matt]

No they are not winter flowers*. They're the first flowers of the year, they appear once the days start to get longer and mark the beginnings of spring. Spring is here, I tell ya, spring is here.

*they are.

Snowdrops flower in Jan and Feb and those are winter months - any scientist worth their salt would know that.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

It was decided by the forestry commission this is how it would be done despite us having a meat distribtor not far away who has always done it. The only conclusion we can come to is they get more at Essex prices.

I suppose the Forestry Commission were thinking ' The Only Way Is Essex'.

I'll get me coat.

[A Guy Called Matt]

I suppose the Forestry Commission were thinking ' The Only Way Is Essex'.

I'll get me coat.

I would as to use the 'forestry commission' and 'thinking' in the same sentence is beyond ridiculous.

[stuartbert two hats]

Snowdrops flower in Jan and Feb and those are winter months - any scientist worth their salt would know that.

No, if there are flowers in Jan and Feb, then that makes those months part of spring. If I don't believe that, then I'll never make it to actual spring!

[A Guy Called Matt]

No, if there are flowers in Jan and Feb, then that makes those months part of spring. If I don't believe that, then I'll never make it to actual spring!

Stick another hat on and you will be fine.

[mr gumby]

We have a heathen in our midst.

[Brunette]

Winter or Spring..I don't mind.. coz all I want is it to be late June and the summer and my second Glastonbury...my escape from the realities of the real world.. can't wait!!!

[donthaveacoolname]

Snowdrops flower in Jan and Feb and those are winter months - any scientist worth their salt would know that.

in Ireland we define Spring as Feb, Mar, April, Summer as May June July (mid summers day being the solstice) and so on so Snow drops are a winter and spring flower