tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post326331767812532141..comments2024-03-27T22:53:00.759+01:00Comments on A Hippo On the Lawn: Stung Into ActionHippohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-33584777386456443762014-03-02T09:58:14.314+01:002014-03-02T09:58:14.314+01:00So with a permit and inspection you can import a v...So with a permit and inspection you can import a varroa mite but not honey? You guys have been in the sun too long...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-33713576864702467132014-03-02T03:24:35.100+01:002014-03-02T03:24:35.100+01:00Apparently, Australia is the only country in the w...Apparently, Australia is the only country in the world that does not have the varroa mite. I think you can import it with a permit and inspection.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-46259707564209663342014-03-02T02:03:49.830+01:002014-03-02T02:03:49.830+01:00That is likely true, but carp was a typo. Meant cr...That is likely true, but carp was a typo. Meant crap, as in horse crap.John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-43835120213802414272014-03-01T19:59:01.839+01:002014-03-01T19:59:01.839+01:00There is nothing to compare with the North America...There is nothing to compare with the North American ego and your odd habits, you use a horse to haul a no doubt bigger than European carp to bed...Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-34030505361543547782014-03-01T19:19:34.458+01:002014-03-01T19:19:34.458+01:00Those hay burners are how you eat up some of that ...Those hay burners are how you eat up some of that spare time - hauling hay in and hauling carp over to the beds, repeat.John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-2390177796195751772014-03-01T19:10:49.570+01:002014-03-01T19:10:49.570+01:00I learnt to ride at Sandhurst and at a place calle...I learnt to ride at Sandhurst and at a place called Heather Hall in Leicestershire (I had to be 'cleared' to ride with the local hunt) so it was very different when I rode a 'cutting' horse in Belize. They are more pony than horse and you ride a lot longer in the leg and neck rein. Man it was fun. The horses loved it, you could feel them tremble underneath you when there were cattle around and when you let 'em go, Boy were they fast! Like polo ponies! I quickly learnt why cowboys wear chaps; these buggers would dive straight through brush. I would love to have a couple of horses here but without any decent grazing, it would be so unfair to them.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-63869984266353808122014-03-01T18:01:05.880+01:002014-03-01T18:01:05.880+01:00Yeah, trees, definately not spectator sport and ag...Yeah, trees, definately not spectator sport and agree a milk cow has it's faults. Forget the milk stock, but maybe some beef cattle and a couple cutting horses. <br /><br />You'd be ridin' the range, out looking for them in the middle of the night when they break loose - taking tourists on cattle drives up that nice driveway of yours (remembering the picture of the German biker making his exit) - an ol' cow hand from Kwanza land. John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-27356864275409734442014-03-01T14:36:18.970+01:002014-03-01T14:36:18.970+01:00Rules? An Ozzie worried about rules? Well I neve...Rules? An Ozzie worried about rules? Well I never!<br /><br />Why on earth is honey prohibited? Or is Australian honey so lousy no one would eat it if alternatives were available?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-43869043871035651212014-03-01T14:33:35.192+01:002014-03-01T14:33:35.192+01:00I am growing fruit trees; mango, avocado, sweet fi...I am growing fruit trees; mango, avocado, sweet fig. Ten minutes to plant them, five minutes to water them every day. The aviary is finished and just waiting the arrival of the birds. Not sure a milk cow is such a good idea!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-31547231327847348672014-03-01T08:08:01.952+01:002014-03-01T08:08:01.952+01:00Your productivity is boundless Hippo. Hippo Honey ...Your productivity is boundless Hippo. Hippo Honey ~ designing label as we speak. Unfortunately honey cannot be imported into AUS. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592150238891296272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-57599246044692426632014-02-28T22:53:32.569+01:002014-02-28T22:53:32.569+01:00Since time in sobriety is passing slowly, plant so...Since time in sobriety is passing slowly, plant some fruit trees or fence some livestock. Livestock requires constant care. A few of them will stir those idle hands. Fruit trees for the quail to sit in, the bees to pollinate, and you to pick fresh fruit. Livestock for fresh milk for the ice cream and fruit from your trees. Just sayin. Enjoyed the post.John Delaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601009528144560738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-43637930303065633122014-02-28T15:43:50.408+01:002014-02-28T15:43:50.408+01:00See, this is where I have been going wrong. I wea...See, this is where I have been going wrong. I wear a discreet pearl lipstick.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-27571777274829912902014-02-28T15:42:33.721+01:002014-02-28T15:42:33.721+01:00Swelling without pain? Hmmn, I could use some of ...Swelling without pain? Hmmn, I could use some of that but not for my face....Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-64892638586087722722014-02-28T15:41:09.405+01:002014-02-28T15:41:09.405+01:00Honey on porridge is great. I really like it on p...Honey on porridge is great. I really like it on pancakes and buttered fresh toast too.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-15681985567504462392014-02-28T15:37:55.234+01:002014-02-28T15:37:55.234+01:00I am sure that would be memorable! They are fasci...I am sure that would be memorable! They are fascinating creatures and evidently more than just important for honey production.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-33776139742773890592014-02-28T15:33:59.389+01:002014-02-28T15:33:59.389+01:00How do you know? According to your blog you haven...How do you know? According to your blog you haven't been stung by an English bee yet!<br /><br />I have been on the MOD surplus sites to see about full NBC kit and respirator. I am a heavy smoker so that should help.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-42616884497639364112014-02-28T15:31:13.149+01:002014-02-28T15:31:13.149+01:00This is my fear, Alex's curiosity or, the loca...This is my fear, Alex's curiosity or, the local kids throwing rocks at the hive to get a reaction. Then, if the kids were stung, it would all be my fault. Actually, if it becomes known that I have a hive, ANY insect sting for miles around will be blamed on me.<br /><br />I am making enquiries about obtaining a swarm but first I have to build the hive.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-22350349410653561752014-02-28T15:27:47.889+01:002014-02-28T15:27:47.889+01:00Long sleeved shirt and trousers, wear hat. Check....Long sleeved shirt and trousers, wear hat. Check.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-4863560470822742462014-02-28T15:24:55.821+01:002014-02-28T15:24:55.821+01:00We get something that looks like a dark wasp and i...We get something that looks like a dark wasp and is the size of a hornet here but I have never been bothered by them. I did see a programme about hornets in France, quite the regular little monsters, aren't they?<br /><br />I am going to have to make enquiries about obtaining a swarm. I am sure there must be someone here with hives. It is only a question of how far away they are. It'll be something else I end up waiting for!Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-75791301525794320892014-02-28T15:19:40.558+01:002014-02-28T15:19:40.558+01:00There actually exists something other than a stron...There actually exists something other than a strong sedative that can stun you into silence?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-34652796275467449892014-02-28T15:17:35.345+01:002014-02-28T15:17:35.345+01:00I know. It takes ages to train them, I'd have...I know. It takes ages to train them, I'd have hated to have to start all over again.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-23166273089122059282014-02-28T15:16:34.898+01:002014-02-28T15:16:34.898+01:00I'll make a note of that.
Get the comments in...I'll make a note of that.<br /><br />Get the comments in while you still can. When's the bobsleigh run?Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-75057354368013158162014-02-28T14:37:15.854+01:002014-02-28T14:37:15.854+01:00My first encounter with a bee was as a small lad a...My first encounter with a bee was as a small lad at an outdoor swimming pool, treading on it...I suspect I too cried like a girl. The Boy was stung on Brighton Beach, and immediately just fell asleep...we thought he was unconscious...no he was just sleeping.... <br /><br />The colour of honey is dictated by what they consume...I read recently of luminous green honey created by bees drinking anti-freeze...it's also possible to find red and blue honey....generally best to stick to the stuff that looks the right colour...Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-9621020485775271922014-02-28T12:46:40.800+01:002014-02-28T12:46:40.800+01:00God, those guys running through the minefield - ee...God, those guys running through the minefield - eek!!Molly Printempshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677983247237875712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8512022050229968490.post-50491256996861322872014-02-28T08:18:03.010+01:002014-02-28T08:18:03.010+01:00My heart is running out of blood to bleed for you....My heart is running out of blood to bleed for you. What's your middle name? Accident Prawn? Don't correct me on the 'prawn'. It's an in-joke.<br /><br />"Shrieking like a girl"? Well, Tom, you certainly can't be accused of not being sexist. Wish you had granted Marcia her wish for a daughter. You'd soon sing to another hymn sheet. I have been stung by bees many a time. They didn't make me shriek. They stunned me into silence. Neither do I run around and flap my arms in presence of anything buzzing as, no doubt, you expect from my gender.<br /><br />Fathers. My father was good that way. He always knew how to take care of a bee sting. Even if it was on the instep of my foot. Dear dog in heaven. That was something else. Stand on a bee/wasp at your peril. Try vinegar. Then, of course, as Cro Mag mentions, there are hornets. When I was about five I was told that (can't remember now) five hornets kill a horse, three a human. Fascinating. What was I supposed to do stepping, accidentally, into a hornets' nest? Keep count?<br /><br />UUrsulahttp://bitchontheblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com