Joojoo Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Well, I think I have surpassed myself this time!! I've had quite a few mad moments in the past (usually when it involves animals) but even I don't think this is normal. As we don't eat a huge amount of eggs and I know that all my family and friends will enjoy having a box off our hens occasionally, I've had a personalised rubber stamp made with a cat on. Everyone who knows me knows that I adore cats (with 6 of the darlings I would have to ). Anyway, I've got an ink pad with food colouring so that I can rival the "lion' mark on shop bought eggs. Obviously mine are going to be a million times better than anything I could possibly buy!!! Have I completely lost the plot and should I have spent my money on booking some padded accommodation rather than an eglu? Jue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think it's a great idea - if I had more eggs to give away I'd probably do the same! Post a photo of one of your stamped eggs please - would love to see! Oh and normal is just soooo boring anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Padded accommodation isn't a good investment as you get evicted and sent to the "care in the community team" very quickly. Heaven help you then as I work for a mental health team....... Helen in Hume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arowland17 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I'd probably do something similar if we had more eggs to spare!! we only have 2 chickens so get 2 eggs most days and once or twice a week get a 1 egg day so we have to let them save up a little bit before promising them to anyone! My OH keeps offering them to friends when they come over, so our solitary 2 eggs that I was looking forward to for dinner get given away! has happened many times!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pearsons Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I'm also not admitting to the nuttiest thing I have ever done.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I think it's a great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 What a great idea - where do you get the stamps made???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 Good Morning I'm relieved you don't all think it was a completely mad thing to do Although I should say that the chooks haven't even arrived yet so I am jumping the gun a bit. But hey, you've got to be prepared for these things. I just thought that it would be a really lovely way to distinguish them from others. You can get the stamps from varous print or sign companies. If they don't do them, then I'm sure they will be able to tell you someone who does produce them. I've used a company that I deal with through work - pm me if you want the details. You need to supply an image (10-15mm) and they do the rest. They are not hugely expensive, usually about £10 or £11. I think it's worth that for the amusement value alone I cant wait now for 6th September - 13 days and counting HOORAH Jue xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 yes, you're completely mad ... I want one, too! I'm not sure what the nuttiest thing I've done is, but I know some people would say that it was getting an Eglu and chickens! Once you've started on that road, anything chicken or egg-related is entirely appropriate, no matter how weird or expensive. I know lots of people whose kitchen cupboards are full of unused juicers, ice-cream makers and sandwich toasters, I think £15 or so on a delightful stamp is money well spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutechicky Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Yes, I think it is a wonderful idea! I would do exactly the same if I had lots of eggs to spare! I started a similar thing up but with the herbs that I grew in my garden. There is a local shop nearby, so I put a big basket full of wonderful herbs by the front desk. They were extremely popular and everyone knew my name before long! Plus I got 80% of the profits and made quite a bit of spare cash! xgood luck! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy&cake Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 thats a great idea!!!!!! ive done lots of weird things. ermmmmm like wrapping a whole house in christmas wrap with a massive bow on it, it took hours, that was a special thing for my ex. erm, others i cant mention. for rude reasons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 ive done lots of weird things. ermmmmm like wrapping a whole house in christmas wrap with a massive bow on it, it took hours..... OMG you have to post some pictures!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
