Cats in the garden

Discussion in 'Gardening Discussions' started by Trux, Feb 13, 2007.

  1. Trux

    Trux Gardener

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    Thanks for your comments folks. I wasn't going to mention it but it seems that I came across as a nutter!(not a good thing in my job!)

    I will try the owl option and thanks for the advice
     
  2. rosa

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    your welcome trux, A nutter not at all just a person that doesnt like cats, it was just the way you went about it and it got cat lovers backs up which is understandable, lets hope now you have realised you went the wrong way about it.
    do hope the eagle, owl solution works for you and good luck, us members are here for advice and help along the way [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  3. Gogs

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    Hi there Trux,can i suggest you introduce yourself to the forum on the "new members intro." topic.
    I'm sure you'll find we are a friendly lot on GC.,enjoy!
     
  4. UsedtobeDendy

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    .....even if lots of us do like cats..... :rolleyes:

    A well-phrased apology - good on you! :D
     
  5. Victoria

    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Well, Trux, I give you credit for apologising on forum ... I've HAD to do it MANY times ... and survived! :D :D
     
  6. FANCY

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    I have two cats and are adorable. one cost me �£300 and the moggy �£5 both are of different characters like people. I would sue if anyone were to set a trap on my cats or use bb gun or an air rifle. it is disgusting to know just because you dont like an animal you have to hurt them. we have to live in harmony on this planet man or beast.
     
  7. walnut

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    Kandy if you read my last post properly you will notice I said " but the majority just turf them out" I didn't say all of them I only wish they were all as dilligent as you then we wouldn't have a problem ;)
     
  8. shiney

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    Hi Trux

    Very sorry to hear about your grand-daughter and thanks for the apology.

    Unfortunately, bird/animal droppings is the unpleasant part of the joy of having a garden. I'm not enamoured of having to regularly clear up after the foxes, badgers, field rats, pheasants and other birds in our garden - but I don't hate them (although I may be swearing whilst doing the clearing up [​IMG] ).

    It is sad that animal droppings have had such an impact on your family but the animals are only acting naturally.

    I hope that the disagreement that has occurred here on GC does not put you off. There are some great people on here and the best gardening help and advice.

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  9. r2oo

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    Hmmmm An apology would have meant a lot more to me if it would have come without a moderator having to step in! [​IMG] especially as a newcomer to this forum.

    Unfortunately the damage is already done for me. Comments like that I just can't forget at the first sign of a half baked apology!

    As many others have said, there are a lot of freindly people on this fantastic forum with a whealth of knowledge & help to give, so burning bridges was probably not the best way to introduce yourself to everyone.

    Anyway I've said my bit now,time to move on. A lesson learnt me thinks Trux....... [​IMG] enjoy the forum.
     
  10. Banana Man

    Banana Man You're Growing On Me ...

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    'Come on Trux, a little to the left, thats it left, left'

    [​IMG]


    :D :D :D :D
     
  11. rosa

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    bm your naughty :D :D :eek: :rolleyes: :D :D [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
  12. Banana Man

    Banana Man You're Growing On Me ...

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    Trux is cool, I admire his enthusiasm, but understand objections.

    Exterminate, classic !

    :D :eek: :D
     
  13. Banana Man

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    On the subject of bird poo, I washed a car on saturday which had been burnt down to the undercoat by bird poo. I go out every day and use a mister on the jet setting with a very mild car shampoo/water mix. Gets it off before any damage is done and then I have a little jug of water which rinses off the residue. [​IMG]
     
  14. UsedtobeDendy

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    What a great pic, BM! :D What more can I say? Nothing - so I'd better not say it!
     
  15. rosa

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    bird poo is terrible on the cars they splatter it all over the windows :D :D I,ve never seen a cat on top of our car they normally lie underneath the cars.
    wonder if trux has managed to get his owls or eagles for his garden :D
     
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