AnnieP Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello all! It seems forever since I have been on here. So much has happened in the last 4 years, but I am beside myself with excitement because.... I finally have a garden of my own again. On Monday I am taking delivery of a walk in run. The yellow eglu has been taken out of storage and jet washed. The purple cube is off to a dear friend in Dorset on loan, and in a week I will be picking up three new girls... An Oxford Brown, a White Leghorn and a Black Sussex. Can I come in and play again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Hello. Enjoy everything. Nice to see you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 You didn't have to leave in the first place, we are very inclusive, there are plenty of people here who have not currently got girls. Please stay around and welcome back Edited to say that I have missed you falling down penguin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks Liz. I know the Omleteers are a fab bunch. I was a mod on here for a couple of years, and as you can see, posted quite a lot. Just was too painful to be on here for a while, missing my chickens and a huge life change. It will be interesting to see who is still around from 2005! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I think that the activity has decreased in the past year or so, but there are a few stalwarts left from the old days and a one youngster who has grown up with us as well as few regulars who have joined along the way.I still feel like a newbie and I have been here since mid 2007, still have one of the same girls too, my Light Sussex Bertha she even laid last year, she is 8 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Sorry? Who are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 I still lurk in the shadows! But rarely post Nice to see you! Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Welcome back! I'd missed the penguins too You know the rules, photos as soon as the chickens arrive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 YAY, welcome back. Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Welcome home . I've missed your penguin too . So glad you're getting chickens again . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome back! good to see your avatar again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome back! I remember you, and your fab avatar As Lewis says, pics when the girls arrive please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hello Annie! Welcome back. Xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi,welcome back. I remember your falling down penguin too! Wonderful to hear you are in a place where you can have chickens again. Last night I was talking to my lovely uncle who is amazing, he went blind years ago but doesn't let it stop him doing anything! He has just got an allotment with his son in law and he said that he wants to get chickens. So I've offered him my Eglu. So just as you are coming back I am taking a step away from ever having chickens again. I feel a bit sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken shack Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 I joined in 2010 and stayed away for a while but I'm back also. I agree there is a little less activity than there used to be. It's still a great forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Wow! Looney! ANH! Olly! Cooperwife! Egluntyne! Redhotchick! Charlottechicken! Lewis! and of course.. Christian (haven't seen you or heard from you for at least erm... a week??) Lovely welcome back, thank you! I guess Facebook has taken a few of us off to pastures new, but this IS the place to talk chickens etc, so its good to be back! And great to see so many familiar names popping up! I have a TINY garden now, but got a landscaper coming tomorrow to prepare the corner for the eglu and walk-in run (also due tomorrow), so will be sure to post pictures in the right section as soon as its up and running. Does anyone else have an Omlet walk-in run on here? I also have the old eglu run and extension, which I will need to get rid of, if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Hi AnnieP A newbie here(as in I wasn't around when you were posting before) but note that you are in Bicester! Sandwiched between Dogmother and I.....must organise a Spring get together as there seem to be a few of us in the Oxford area; anyone interested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Welcome back As I'm sure you know, it's the more, the merrier here on the forum. Get stuck back in and get posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi AnnieP, I'm still here too *waves* Still love those penguins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Welcome back Annie - not a lot has changed around here - it's like a comfortable old pair of trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Welcome back Annie - not a lot has changed around here - it's like a comfortable old pair of trousers. 'Snorts' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Claret! I knew you would still be here! Hope you and Rosie are both well. Last time I saw her, she was a little girl! Bet she is a young woman now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Yeah, she's 16, big and ugly now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 And blonde!!! She looks beautiful Claire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Blooming heck she looks so grown up now! I hasten to add that my old trousers are not comfy at all - I'd have to soak myself in goose fat and then I'd not manage it! Heeeeeeellooooooooooooooooooooo AnnieP. Always loved those penguins. In fact it's something I used to watch over and over again - never read the thread - just watched the penguins! Oh I used to be known as Koojie in those days. And Looney's avatar - hello Looney! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...