Warm Christmas wishes to you all.

Iona

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I am too unwell to be with you today in Otterbourne. I had been hoping I could make it.

Have a happy time together.

Iona

millerd, the number 1 Blue Star bus from Winchester passes The Old Forge every 15 minutes or so. A reliable bus service.

Iona

Thank you for welcoming me into your little circle. I had no idea who to look for so felt like a spy trying to look inconspicuous whilst studying folk!
Iona

Oh, how daft of me!

Oh dear - it's a bit fuzzy! There are so many at a particular place I visit in the New Forest. But few came close to me! So this was taken at quite a distance with an ordinary camera.

What a gorgeous garden. An Eden for butterflies and wildlife.

Will try this year to come along. Have just bumped into my work boss and given her my request!

Hope you are all enjoying the Christmas holiday.

Warm wishes.

Iona

Christmas greetings, Mike.

What fascinating photos, particularly the large Weta! Size of a mouse you say? Crumbs!

Iona

What gorgeous photographs, Trevor.

"Oh, that is such a shame! I wish I had know before the event and I could have given you a lift to the pub. The back of my car is converted to a comfy dog area so there would have been ample provision for your pooch to get to the pub." Susie, thank you for your reply. Yes it was a shame as...

I do hope you are all having a great afternoon at the gathering. I am dog-sitting for my daughter just up the road from Otterbourne. But I haven't got transport to get me to the restaurant. This darling dog has been to the restaurant a few times. She is as quiet as mouse. But it is too far for us to...

Thank you, bugboy.

Hi.

Is the social an evening do or lunch time...? I would love to go long to it if time allows.

Iona

Re 'Dispar'

I have just watched the video of the Small White larva emerging from it's little egg. How fascinating. Wonderful photography. Thank you.

Iona

Fabulous photos of Clouded Yellows.

Iona

I was unable to watch the whole programme. I didn't like aspects of what i did see. The wiring of that poor butterfly upset me. Maybe such experiments exist but for me it seemed cruel and needless for a programme that wasn't all that serious. And as for the nets- I was cross about that. At Bentley W...

Having had several ticks on me this year I read-up on what to do with the nasty things. So I now neatly wrap them in sellotape. Lots and lots of it. And then dispose of the little bundle.

Is this the best course of action?

Iona

There are 28 days left to watch this . I have no idea how I missed it in the first place.
Thank you.

Iona