Let’s have a “shout out “. Just 1 sentence must be positive ?

We're alive!

Kalu, I don't think you would know as nobody has ever heard of where I live and this village is even less well known. X

I took an alpaca ? for a walk 3 weeks ago . They came running up as we arrived saying ‘Pick me pick me’

I mean no disrespect Flying. I was born and raised in Glasgow so know the city and surrounding areas well plus my DD and her friends tell me about good places our GDs would enjoy visiting. As you have mentioned on GN you live outside Glasgow, the Alpaca Farm you mention is specific to me.

I apologise if I have upset you in any way. X

Lisagran

That sounds fun, FlyingHxndbag . One of my daughter went llama / alpaca trekking last year as someone gave her a voucher for it. She really enjoyed it!

Do you ride them or walk with them, Lisagran?
Do you know, FlyingH?

I know llamas are bigger than alpacas so I'm not sure.
Llamas can be a bit fierce, don't they sometimes keep them with sheep to frighten predators away?

And I know alpacas can be sheared for their soft fleeces- can llamas too?

Anyway, shout out
I repotted some plants today and made some scones, successfully, first time ever!
What an exciting life I lead.

NotaGran they have such lovely faces, don't they.

Not been very keen on alpacas or llamas, since I saw 4 of them run up the field and spit at the people standing admiring them. Must have been at least 8 feet away and the amount of spit was astonishing. Best take a kagoul with you Flying.

Kalu, I'm not offended at all, I was just confused, it's my mistake. I don't know where the alpacas are as all my uncle said was a nearby village but I think I can guess which village he means as there is quite a lot of farms in a particular village. I left out a bit in my post. I meant to say that the village I suspect he means isn't well known at all. I typed it in a rush, I'm sorry for any confusion. Would you like to PM me what village you think it is? X

Callistemon, I think you take them for a walk and feed them. X

Still not had to put the central heating on.

vampirequeen

Still not had to put the central heating on.

Lucky you. Ours has been on for days!!?

On the other hand DD says their neighbours below, have the heating so high, it is 24 degrees in their flat and they don't need theirs on! Now that's a positive!

Enjoy the Alpaca farm FH. Alpacas are much nicer than llamas. I was a bit confused about the village, but understand now, since your last post.

I confess, Callistemon, that I though you rode on them! When you ‘trek’ you walk alongside them. Daughter didn’t really fancy it - she was given a voucher - but actually loved it!

Goodness no Flying I would hate to be responsible for spoiling your surprise although I do know which one it is?You will have a lovely time there though?

My friend's daughter keeps llamas (or alpacas!) My friend would rather she had children.

kittylester

My friend's daughter keeps llamas (or alpacas!) My friend would rather she had children.

Kitty, but she may get children who spit, so she wouldn't be any better off!!!

I hope you have a great time, FlyingHxndbag. Look forward to the photos!

I have just treated myself to a fire pit, as I think it will be a cold winter....in the garden with my family! I'm trying to be positive!

Thanks all. X

Ooh, enjoy the fire pit, Marydoll, I love ours!

Had a lovely day today - Flea market first thing, then an antiques market later - my idea of heaven

We have a copper one, but used it to make a solar fountain.
We were accusing my wee DGD of emptying it, as it was always empty, until we discovered it had tiny pin prick holes in it! It now houses bedding plants!

Had a long video call with my sister,makes a difference actually seeing her instead of just speaking .,thank God for WhatsApp.

My tooth stopped hurting. .

kittylester

My friend's daughter keeps llamas (or alpacas!) My friend would rather she had children.

My friend had alpacas, I think I posted previously that she found them a bit much to handle when she got to 90!
I think llamas are the spitters, Chewbacca.

The scones were nice.
My rhodendron (mentioned a while ago on another thread) is looking better, much greener.
I am always wary of speaking too soon.

My vegetable trugs we bought late summer have been so successful so far I am really impressed with them.