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28-12-2006, 10:34 AM
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When you see a bird do you ever think of what he might be if human. For instance.. a robin makes me think of a fat Dickensian chap in a red waistcoat.. standing with his back to a fire holding his coat tails up with his hands behind his back.
Starlings make me think of gangsters in their broad striped suits.. and tho I am not at all fond of him they put me in mind of the singer..George Melly. (I think it is George).
What or who do you see when you see a bird? Apart from the bird that is 
jaki
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28-12-2006, 10:49 AM
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I can see where you're coming from with the starlings - the always remind me of toughs from bad 50s biker films, all leather jackets & big quiffs, hanging about on street corners & shouting at nuns
Sparrowhawks are seedy yet aristocratic middle-aged men cruising for virgins to take advantage of, a bit like the character from the fast show "Me? The 13th Earl of Wimbourne? Here in a woman's prison? At 3.30 in the morning...?"
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28-12-2006, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by yellowhammer  I can see where you're coming from with the starlings - the always remind me of toughs from bad 50s biker films, all leather jackets & big quiffs, hanging about on street corners & shouting at nuns
Sparrowhawks are seedy yet aristocratic middle-aged men cruising for virgins to take advantage of, a bit like the character from the fast show "Me? The 13th Earl of Wimbourne? Here in a woman's prison? At 3.30 in the morning...?" | Goodness me, is this experience talking
jaki
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28-12-2006, 12:18 PM
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Dunnock,a Shy Spinster
Sparrows,Clowns
Magpies,Spivs
Black Corvids Priests
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28-12-2006, 02:45 PM
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Just what are you insinuating, Ms. Carpet?! I may have a black leather jacket & a bike but I haven't shouted at a nun for weeks
Bumped into my ex on Christmas eve and I think she said I reminded her of a great bustard, it was very loud... 
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28-12-2006, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowhammer Just what are you insinuating, Ms. Carpet?! I may have a black leather jacket & a bike but I haven't shouted at a nun for weeks
Bumped into my ex on Christmas eve and I think she said I reminded her of a great bustard, it was very loud... | I used to know the whereabouts of one of those.drab plumage best viewed from the rear. Last seen disappearing over my horizon 13yrs ago. Not going to go twitch if it is spotted again LOL..
Jaki
PS I prefer Miss to Ms... but you can call me Garden if you wish
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28-12-2006, 05:15 PM
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Garden it is then, I'm honoured. You will of course refer to me as 'Mr Hammer' in all future correspondence
I've thought of another one - jackdaws are like 10 year-old boys, all snotty of face and scabbed of knee, belting round in circles squawking & having a thoroughly good time. 
I tried to tell the ex she reminded me of a great tit but I think she misheard and kicked me in the dunnocks 
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28-12-2006, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowhammer Garden it is then, I'm honoured. You will of course refer to me as 'Mr Hammer' in all future correspondence
I've thought of another one - jackdaws are like 10 year-old boys, all snotty of face and scabbed of knee, belting round in circles squawking & having a thoroughly good time.
I tried to tell the ex she reminded me of a great tit but I think she misheard and kicked me in the dunnocks | Dear Mr Hammer, I do hope you have recovered from your recent contretemps. I would perhaps suggest you retain the services of Mr. Magpie, who,you will realise, from his outfit, is a Barrister... or our good friend the The Barn Owl who is the judge
yours faithully
Garden Carpet.. Miss
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