I went to Kew Gardens today - same thing....loads of lavender loads of bees to the extent that people were taking time to crouch down and photograph them.
Yes it does want to make you smile.....:D
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But seriously, how can we stop this?
You could try voting for a different government in 2015....it'll probably take that long to become law and be put in place....however I don't suppose a change will make a lot of difference because they're all control freaks one way or another :curse:
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I went to Oxford today to see an exhibition of Stradivarius violins - as usual I parked up at the park and ride and sat on the top of the bus looking out....they have big patches of lavender all over the boarding area and everywhere I looked there were loads of bees.
All I can say is well done Oxford City Council for planting flowers that the bees love - they've just expanded the parking area and there are loads of flower beds just waiting to start producing.
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I always try to use the cash machine inside the bank if I can or one where there are plenty of people around on the theory that fraudsters won't try anything if they know they may be seen. These scumbags will try anything to get your money..... :curse:
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Hiya Flo :waves: - welcome and enjoy yourself here.......
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For some reason the very mention of Glastonbury makes the hairs on the back of my neck prickle - I've not been up the Tor for ages but love the abbey....must make a visit again soon....
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Only if we allow the likes of Weecab to stay...
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I got lured in by them back in my 30's - they had a good product so it wasn't a scam as such but it was definitely a pyramid selling organisation and hard work if you wanted to make serious money.
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Maybe next year we could do it again?
I hope so because I totally forgot this year until Stardust sent me a picture to post for her...and it was too late for me by then.....
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thats what wells cathedral does to me Jim...i always find great peace there but think twas probably very sacred and holy before christianity even...just has that feel. My favourite ancient places are seven sisters at stanton moor, stanton drew, stoney littleton longbarrow and parts of the avebury complex...well certain stones there.
There's one part of Wells Cathedral always gets to me Sarah - there's a door leading up to the chapter house and the first time I opened it was on a gloriously sunny day so the sun was pouring through the windows and down the magnificent flight of stairs. What really sticks in my mind is the wear on the stairs from centuries of feet walking up and down. -
Sent in by Stardust
Stardust and Nenyi at Stonehenge......
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Depends what you mean by "Britain's holiest place" really. I have loads of places that are significant to me, but from the title of the thread I kinda assumed you had something more objective in mind, rather than just personal.
I really didn't have anything too much in mind other than trying to tap into peoples personal feelings. I would imagine that most of the places that would lay claim to being Britains holiest spot would. by the very nature of their claims, be too touristy to be of interest....so, yes, I guess it's personal opinions I'm looking for.
I visited Canterbury Cathedral a couple of years back and didn't find it felt holy at all but I've been to other places and almost felt the hairs on the back of my neck prickle with the sheer spirituality of the building or whatever.
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And makes all other odd and even numbers both. Scary. I'm afraid, and I know you all are too.
You sound too clever to be a Hippy....:lol:
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Be sure to pop in for afternoon tea! We have stabling available!
From a china cup with my little pinkie stuck up....
....and straw to bed down Sukievan..........
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I say if it comes inbetween -1 and +1 it has a good shout at being even.
Now you're getting complicated.....
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Sitting right in the middle of the RollRight Stones does it for me too.....
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Splendid! A charabanc and the call of the open road. Poop poop!
Ummmmm - don't think Sukivan is exactly a charabanc.....
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Good use of your spare time, you'll be running naked round trees and campfires before you know it
I don't think even the world of Hippies is ready to have that inflicted on them
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way to go sd
Hah - you might not think so if I come knocking to use your loo....
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...but when it gets a bit warmer of course.
Now I have my long weekends coming up, Stardust has offered me use of Sukivan over the summer months - so the top hat and feathers may well be appearing somewhere near you.
Am I ready for this life on the road...probably not but as long as there are some hippies (and a decent loo) nearby I think I'll be OK.
Look forward to seeing you somewhere
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I'd expand that to include the whole of Glastonbury, really.
I bow to your superior wisdom :D...but the thought of the Tor somehow makes the hairs on the back of my neck prickle
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The catholic church probably has enough money to save all the starving kids in the world. When he does that, then I'll be impressed.
Yeah - but what will they be saving them for.........
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With stardust on this...........although they did say on the news he carried his own suitcase out of the hotel he was staying in,,,,,,,,,,,,,,wow,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,that makes a huge difference
And don't forget he joined the rest of the boys for a sing song on the coach instead of travelling by himself in the official limo....
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I can't see him making the slightest bit of difference even though he is supposedly humble and cooks for himself...it's all controlled from behind the scenes like any government.
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Oooh, you remember me! At least the alzheimer's hasn't kicked in yet
Oi - keep it on topic please or I'll report you to the boss.......bugger - just remembered.....you are the boss.
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I always assumed you were on a colostomy bag at your age.
Ooooh...oooooh - Atomik's back and as bad as ever......
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I was prompted to start this by an article on the BBC website tonight - I don't really know the answer but I've been to a few places that could have the answer....Glastonbury Tor being one.
Anyone have any suggestions while I think of some.......
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I like how I end up with the blame! If you have a temperamental chilli plant then it's your own fault for not spending enough time talking to it.
It was your Aloe Vera - besides I talk to it every morning when I'm sitting doing a poo!!!!!
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Bloody hell was it that long ago.
Yep - it seemed to hang around for ages until it became like an old friend then, suddenly, one day it was gone
