Golddog
- 23 Jan 2003 13:39
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 15:09
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optimistic, we get ours from sainsbury's but they often do not have them, they are so much nicer than cod...
optomistic
- 21 Jan 2005 15:11
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When I get to Sainsbury's I will give them a try, thanks Space.
stockbunny
- 21 Jan 2005 15:17
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Thing is Spacie - he wont touch the bait on the traps
if he's got a food source elsewhere - I'd check that first
cos it doesn't sound like he needs to take risks to get food
if the traps are not being touched.
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 15:33
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stockbunny, good point, I will have a look around but I dont think we have much easy to get at food. In fact I am going to have a look now and I will report back.
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 15:42
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OK had a good look in the kitchen in all the cupboards and no signs of mouse activity, no chewed boxes and no little black rice grains ;-) we keep most of out food inside plasic boxes or in the fridge because we had mouse problems years ago (actually from mice the cat brought in and which then escaped and bred in the gaps between the floors, it took us ages to get rid of them)
Reminds me of something that happened then, after the old mice had been exterimated we found a nest inside a canvas toolbag, as you said it was made of paper and plastic and bits of wool etc but the funny thing was they had a stash of cat biscuits that they must have stolen from the cats bowl!
stockbunny
- 21 Jan 2005 15:48
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Sounds about right Spacie...
Have you got animals now? Animal food?
What about vegetable rack/bread bin/fruit bowl?
I know it's not easy - we actually turned out the conservatory
where the mouse was nested in the wellie boot twice before we
did finally realise he was there! Up until then we didn't think
of tipping upside down and banging the bottoms of footwear!! LOL
He was doing midnight flits to my bread bin - little whatsit!
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 15:57
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SB, we don't have any animals or animal food at the moment and I checked the fruit and no sighs there either. Trouble is our house is packed with stuff and I don't think there is any chance of going through it all. However I am pretty sure there is only one mouse and as all the food is on one room I think he might move into there at some point.
Reminded me of another mouse story from our earlier visitors, we were watching TV on night and had not cleared the table from dinner, we had opened a pot of yogurt but hadn't eaten in all, suddenly we heard a quiet slurping sound and lookup up to see a mouse balanced on the edge of the yogurt happily eating it, the mouse did not seem to be at all worried about us and the TV !
stockbunny
- 21 Jan 2005 16:00
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True - they are real survivors Spacie and completely adaptable
you'll get to the bottom of it sooner or later!
Good Luck!! :>)
Priscilla
- 21 Jan 2005 16:01
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Interesting that bunny identified her mouse as a 'he'. Spacey, have you checked the girlfriend's make-up bag and her lotions and potions shelves? Is anything missing? At least then you might be able to 'profile' your intruder as to sexual orientation. This would allow you to focus your hunt more intelligently, ie if it's a girl mouse it won't be living in a tool-box but in a box of chocolates. Ask yourself, why did the mouse chose me and not the girlfriend?
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 16:06
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P, well I haven't done that but we are pretty sure that it was inside her hat in a back we brought down from Sevenoaks.
Following your idea I think I will assume its a girl mouse and move the ironing board into the kitchen, if that fails I will try the garage and my collection of half empty paint tins and car parts for cars we don't have any more ;-)
jj50
- 21 Jan 2005 16:08
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Is this the mouse helpline? :-))
Have you checked the toaster - I was living in Brussels many years ago in a
rented flat. Put in the slice of toast and two seconds later, out flew
a half cooked mouse!!!!!!!!!! Tom and Jerry moment.
The mouse I have at the moment leaves 3/4 little droppings every night!
I am sure he comes in the back of sink cupboard at night and goes
out during day!
Priscilla
- 21 Jan 2005 16:13
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I can see why you might be more comfortable with the idea this is a 'girly' mouse, just looking for a strong man to snuggle up to at night. It's quite sweet really. And two 'females' wanting to share your bed at once! Some men pay a lot of money for that.
But if it's a hairy-arsed, unwashed rodent who's just climbed into bed with you after a night on a lager and kebab night out with his mates who suddenly found you attractive......
I think you may have my ex-husband somewhere in your house!
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 16:16
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jj, did you put it back in the toaster till it was done properly ;-)
P ;-)
stockbunny
- 21 Jan 2005 16:17
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HI Priscilla and JJ!!!
Oh JJ - a mouse IN the toaster! Now that would have even startled
me and I'm used to finding the odd unwanted house guest of the
tiny and furry variety!
OK gals - anyone for a glass of wine :>)
Oh YUCK Spacie!
Priscilla
- 21 Jan 2005 16:18
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Yes, please bun!
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 16:20
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Any some lemon drizzle cake available??
jj50
- 21 Jan 2005 16:25
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Sounds a good idea, Spaceman ......... have you been
baking P? Can't Lambykins do something about your
pal?
I see the cafe is closing on the 31st :-(
What is the new cafe to be called - "In Orbit" because you and Lambykins
are normally spaced out :-))
Priscilla
- 21 Jan 2005 16:29
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No baking this afternoon, so I have a large tub of 'Dusty Road' ice cream. Chocolate ice cream with toffee sauce, bits of meringue and small bites of macaroons to dip in the ice cream or toffee sauce....which is warm, of course! A tub large enough to lose lamby in, so be careful there, Spacey! Enjoy.
jj50
- 21 Jan 2005 16:33
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Is Dusty Road a refined version of Rocky Road, P?
Spaceman
- 21 Jan 2005 16:38
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JJ, I still like "Lambykins Dutch Coffee house - Adults only" I know GD doesn't like the Adults Only bit but I have a plan for that !
Anyway as I am only going to be a small part of the new place I would love to hear what you all want. I don't want to change things as this place seems pretty good as it is, I am only getting involved as GD is retiring ;-) it will be your place not mine.
Here are a few of my thoughts, but I expect a few 'Concorde Method' influences to find their way in :-
Free Drinks at all times
No drugs other that soft drugs
No rules.
No abuse.
Wide Screen TV
Hopefully Stock bunny will continue to provide us with her excellent daily choice of food and Priscilla will be able to provide cakes etc from time to time as well as all the other things the regulars here do.