buffie Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Well another light topic from Buffster. I have just mastered my first quote and I wanted to say that this forum has helped me master avatars and some technical stuff I didn't think I'd manage. So a big thankyou to all for their help and postings regarding how to do's etc. I will attempt the gallery soon. Any of you have any 'who'd a thought it' experiences in the eglu club? Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Yes - all of this! I'd never been anywhere near a forum or chat rooms or anything at all really before this forum started. Kate and I learned together and Kate has also mastered posting all the Stickies to help everyone else - Thanks Kate! It was such a nice, friendly place to learn all these things - some of the other forums are a bit scary and everyone seems to know so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Buffie I have to admit I still can't do the quote bit, yesterday Kate even had a quote in a box how on earth do you do that........... I have learn't how to put pics into postings though which took me about a day to work out............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Oh Lesley and Nicola glad I'm not alone. I'm impressed with posting a pic. That's on my list of would like to do's. I just like the way you aren't ignored if you don't know something. It must be a drag when the same old question turns up again and again. I'm going to get a bagel now and tidy the house. Also need to remove charlie, still hanging onto eglu as remaining broodiness wears off!! Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Nicola! - I didn't know you couldn't do quotes! Click on the Quote button above the posting you want to quote from. This brings up the whole message in between 'quote' at the beginning and end. You can delete parts of the message you don't need to include but don't remove any of the square brackets or the word 'quote - this is what makes it work! Then add your reply below it. Kate set up a Practise topic somewhere for................practising!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Thanks Lesley I will practise later just off to walk Emily to school now..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Well done Lesley I couldn't think how to explain it!!!! bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Oh no school is closed the whole of Lymm is without water, there has been a big burst somewhere all the children are running home cheering all the parents are saying is it really closed............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Absolutely Buffie! That's why I'm on the forum so much I'm learning new skills! I don't know how Lesley & Kate put up with this Luddite when I was new to it. They might wish to take a holiday when I eventually try to post photos one day! Or I could ask Nicola Just need to understand the camera first. Day off school , hurray for Emily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Follow the instructions Sheila and you'll be fine (if not, I'll help you out!) It's easy really - honest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 7, 2005 Author Share Posted July 7, 2005 Hope all your loved ones are safe after the dreadful news, Mikey has called, he was in London and I hadn't heard news as was doing Pilates Class. Such a shock. Anyway take care everyone. Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Who'd a thought it- I've just had an egg laid right under my computer I realised the chickens had come inside, so abandoned the forum to chase them out, then the phone rang, so I diverted to that, Sat back down at my computer, and theres a definite chicken noise coming from underneath the desk- took a look, and there's a very disgruntled Onion, who reluctantly got up, leaving a lovely brown egg behind. She's back outside now, and I'm just going to pop this egg in a pan of boiling water. Yum But we're developing an eclectic range of nests now, I'd just about got used to the rabbit hutch, but under the computer . I must get it through to them that they are not domestic pets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Awww...computer literate chooks - that's a first! They didn't leave any other 'presents' behind did they Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 8, 2005 Author Share Posted July 8, 2005 those cheeky chooks!! Clever though. Mine have just tucked into a cob of corn hanging in the run, that'll keep them busy until they vandalise my lovely garden pot, it's beyond repair but may fill it up completely to have more success at a nice floral display, it's worked elsewhere! If they see soil its too tempting to ignore:wink: Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 No other presents thanks Gina...... fortunately But you know those knitted knickers from the other thread, I think I could use those in chicken sze. Of course they'd need frilly bits around the legs, but wools soft and stretch enough to catch eggs without breakage. Mind, I think they'd need to be garlic impregnated for the other That way I could politely request that the chickens put their knickers on when they come in the house, rather like I ask the children to take shoes off. And no, the children don't listen either Back to the who'd a thought it theme- I've definitely changed since having chickens I realised last night. Given up the Hellman's, given up the Ben & Jerry's, no problems, studying food labels looking for hidden eggs. Last night though, tough day, promised the children a take-away treat, didn't much fancy cooking . Off to the Chinese, ordered my usual prawn curry and went to order egg fried rice . Changed it rapidly to boiled, but that was my very infrequent, extra special treat to me on a lazy or generally ******** kind of a day, but I'd never thought before about those eggs . I know, making your own is easy & better, kind of defeats the object of a take-away though. So next time I'm in the mood I'll have to bulk cook & freeze egg fried rice for those take-away days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Any receipes on how make home-made egg fried rice will be gratefully recieved Kate! I'm useless at it, and I always boil my own rice if we have a chinese take-out. Trish is going to be a very busy, knicker knitting lady isn't she Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Gina I will post how I make it on the recipes section I like mine but there are several ways to do it so hopefully you will get a choice of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Fab Thanks Louise Off to find the receipes section now....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Did you notice I can't spell receipesepepsspsss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Didn't notice Gina !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Sorry Gina, somehow I've only just caught up with your posting. I can't really say I have a recipe for egg fried rice- I'm a bit inclined to the dump it in a pan, stir it around and hope for the best school of cooking really myself. In fact I'm off to have a look at Louise's recipe pretty soon. What I do is boil rice, then beat an egg or 2, chuck beaten egg mix into a wok with butter & sesame oil. Just as it starts to set whizz it around a bit to break it up, & add rice immediately, toss it all about a bit, throw in a few peas if there's any around, and that's kind of it, but as I say it's fine, but not really a recipe (and, sadly not as nice as the chinese take-away do ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Who'd a thought... Harrie my gingernut snores!! CUTE!! I tucked them in later last night as they had gone to sleep, well roost. Usually they are just settling in and are gently clucking or harrie has a last shout of the day. It was silent except for snoring and then as I spoke quietly to them Charlie said goodnight...clup,clup. Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 My adopted flock have some snorers amongst them .. usually when they are "hen napping" in the sunshine .. its really funny isn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted July 25, 2005 Share Posted July 25, 2005 Ahh,bless..what a lovely image. I haven't heard snoring, but I just love it when they reply, like Charlie. They really are sociable aren't they? I'm sure Chuckles says thankyou when I give them food, and she always gently replies when I say goodnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 25, 2005 Author Share Posted July 25, 2005 Hi SarahJo, you've been quiet lately and Sheila you havn't been on much, have you? Hope it's for good reasons like holidays. The changing avatars me!! Like it though!! Anyway, yes snoring cute but rain not cute, although great for garden. Don't like seeing the girls get so wet but they insist on getting drenched although a sensible chicken would sit under cover. My winter cover is doing the trick. Wonder why they run from the hose but happily stay out in the rain? Bx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
