Popcorn Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Hello everyone, I'm back from my jollies in Wales. Survived Thursday's downpour - although we had upgraded from our tent to parent-in-law's caravan by then! Had a lovely time, spent lots of time riding bikes along the many canals in Llangollen, and even climbed Snowdon Back to the point - it's my wedding anniversary today (first one) and Darren has got me the best present - a years subscription to Practical Poultry (with it being a 'paper' anniversary) I'm over the moooooooon. I had no idea the magazine existed, and was so excited when I opened it. Anyway - you guys are the only people that will appreciate this, so I thought I'd tell you lot first (at 6am on Sunday morning! Sleeping patterns out the window since camping) before my friends and family look at me like I'm mad when I take my first issue to our meal this afternoon Neighbour looked after our girls while we we away. I never thought I'd miss a couple of chooks like I did last week I really missed you guys too! SO nice to be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateB Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Sounds perfect Gina, congratulations on your anniversary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Congratulations Gina - what a lovely present as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Welcome back Gina we missed your postings and so glad you had a nice holiday ............Happy anniversary and what a perfect present well done Darren................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Welcome Back Gina! Missed you ! Happy First Anniversary - hope you both have a terrific day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Welcome back Gina- nice to see the familiar red type Glad you enjoyed your holiday. Happy Anniversary Enjoy reading Practical Poultry, sounds like a great present. Well done Darren. I hope those chickens have laid you some super eggs for a special anniversary/ welcome home breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Hi Gina, I am a new member of the forum. Happy Anniversary and nice to hear you had a good holiday. Thought I would contact you for 2 reasons: 1. We were in Llangollen ourselves last week just for a day out, as it is only a 25 minute drive from where we live. 2. What a brilliant anniversary present, I am off to the newsagents now to see if they stock Practical Poultry and have also had a look at their web site, (see you can subscribe on line). As my husband (Tony) has two geese and I have a quartet of chooks thought mught be interesting for both of us. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Thank you for all your lovely messages, you lot are brilliant Had a lovely day out with the family. Had some fab pressies too. (My friend had a jigsaw made from a picture taken at our wedding of the two of us) Alison - we probably passed each other in the street! How funny is that?! I love Llangollen. Its a great cultural little place. We were there in time for the Fringe festival this year and went to see a couple of things, including the wrestling - what a scream that was! Hilarious Nice to meet you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison M Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Glad you enjoyed your day The first anniversary is always special. Since your posting this a.m. I have purchased a copy of Practical Poultry and had an enjoyable hour this p.m. reading it. Thanks for that. Hope to speak again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Welcome back and congratulations on the first wedding anniversary - congratulations to Darren too for getting it so right (mind you he has to keep on coming up with good ideas now - flowers / perfume / chocolates will no longer do!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted August 1, 2005 Author Share Posted August 1, 2005 You're so right Mel although I have to say he's brilliant at buying presents. I've had some unusual ones in the past! I've read my Practical Poultry from cover to cover too Alison. The battery hen story was excellent wasn't it? The pictures really bought it home. Me & Mum were nearly in tears, and she has now been converted to all things organic - including Helmans Mayonaise which, I think I'm right in saying, Louise (not the chicken) has been battling with to try to get them to use Organic eggs rather than Battery farmed ones. A fab mag! I also bought Kitchen Garden and Grow your Own while we were away, that Kate recommended - they're good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 1, 2005 Share Posted August 1, 2005 Excellent Gina. So glad you had a lovely day yesterday. Enjoy your magazines ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
