Non-aquatic related posts...

[Martin S]

..are they OK in here?
I wanted to report on a project that I'm involved with that is not aquarium/catfish related, but wanted to check first.
Thanks
Martin

[MatsP]

Sure. You can talk about anything you think others would like to know about here.

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Mats

[Martin S]

I only asked because it says 'A members area where you can introduce yourself, discuss anything outwith catfish and generally get to know each other.', so just wanted to check.
OK, new post to follow.
Martin

[Richard B]

At the end of the day, if there is a post which people aren't interested in or think is not worthy of space they'll tell you!!!

However, i think we're an ameniable bunch & i like to know a few other things - like the weather in the US, how much snowfall there was in Canada last night, how someone's dog is etc - it helps build a rapport & strengthens the bonds between us

Any banal drivel & we'll soon let you know

[Martin S]

Thanks...I think

[Bas Pels]

At the end of the day, if there is a post which people aren't interested in or think is not worthy of space they'll tell you!!!

Actually, I'm not certain whether I agree

I might not be interested in the topic, but others could see this different. Therefore, I would not comment on a non-intersting topic, related to catfish or not

And whether a topic, any topic, is worthy of the space they need, is something for Jools te decide

[Richard B]

At the end of the day, if there is a post which people aren't interested in or think is not worthy of space they'll tell you!!!

Actually, I'm not certain whether I agree

I might not be interested in the topic, but others could see this different. Therefore, I would not comment on a non-intersting topic, related to catfish or not

And whether a topic, any topic, is worthy of the space they need, is something for Jools te decide

Point one - i was thinking of some of the spam that occsasionally comes in - people do quickly voice their disinterest etc, but your point is very valid on some other valuable but not-interesting-to-everyone posts - i stand corrected

Point two - Jools is el supremo, the big kahuna, lord of all Planet catfish & rightly so. His word is the be all & end all & everyone should recognise & respect this - i certainly do.

I was perhaps thinking of specific examples that came to mind & should applied a more generalistic view to the question before posting - oops

[L number Banana]

Richard B:

how much snowfall there was in Canada last night

16c today, pond is melted, light snow due on Monday.

[Bas Pels]

if someone would tell me about uruguay wether

I ain't got no fish from Canada

[sidguppy]

Canada

ugh....6 months of winter brrrrrrr

the only things about Canada I know of involve lumberjacks, dinosaur digging grounds in Alberta and don't eat the yellow snow

although the last one might count in Alaska as well

[L number Banana]

ugh....6 months of winter brrrrrrr

6 months?

[Birger]

Canada

ugh....6 months of winter brrrrrrr

the only things about Canada I know of involve lumberjacks, dinosaur digging grounds in Alberta and don't eat the yellow snow

although the last one might count in Alaska as well

Any banal drivel & we'll soon let you know

I am now putting you on notice...this is turning to banal drivel

Not eating yellow snow is just common sense but if the visiting euro's want to keep trying it who is to stop them

And I wish winter only lasted six months here, we do get warm summer weather but at one time or another I have seen snow in every month of the year.

[Bas Pels]

visiting euro's

Now I know where my money escaped to

It swam to Canada

[Shaun]

Just at the very end of summer here, some of the hottest days on record. The day the bushfires ( ) started was 49c or thereabouts, I got an aquarium thermometer up to 53c in the sun. Anyone else had weird weather? Aside from the hottests days ever, the wheather's sort of been up and down, hot & cold...instead of just 35-38c for weeks on end here.
Shaun

[L number Banana]

Hi Shaun,

Anyone else had weird weather?

Winter was normal here (it's spring now, opposite you) but we set a rainfall record last year. Almost every day of the summer it rained at least once. I've got a massive garden and watered maybe twice? The Great Lakes are way down and all that rain only raised the water table by next to nothing
I would normally love those conditions but it's not a good sign.

Those bushfires were scary , even our firefighter experts that were there at the same time doing lectures thought they were insane. We have really different conditions when it comes to monster fires. I listen to Radio Australia at night and it was tough to hear everyone going through that.

[Deb]

So, Martin S, what is this project of yours that you want to tell us about?

BTW, I always thought the expression "discuss anything outwith catfish" was a typo.
It doesn't really make sense to me.

Deb

[L number Banana]

Hi,
It's here:
http://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/view ... =2&t=25886

[Martin S]

So, Martin S, what is this project of yours that you want to tell us about?

Hi Deb
Thanks for asking - see link in post above.

BTW, I always thought the expression "discuss anything outwith catfish" was a typo.
It doesn't really make sense to me.

Glad it wasn't just me then
Martin

[Richard B]

The one time i went to Canada the weather was lovely - a mild sunny autumn in Toronto & Niagra

Unusual weather? - it's NOT raining here in the UK!

[Shaun]

I listen to Radio Australia at night and it was tough to hear everyone going through that.

Thanks
They've only just re-opened some of the areas this week, nothing left of a few towns unbelievable.

it's NOT raining here in the UK!

its rained here all day.

[andywoolloo]

It was 80 degrees with beautiful sun here today! Cannot wait for the 100's!

Shaun, those fires over there were wicked scary just to hear about. Wishing everyone the best.

Saw a great picture of a fireman feeding bottled water to a koala, and one of a koala being given a big bowl of water to sit in, which he gladly did.

ETA pics

[Bas Pels]

Here it is nicely warm, and my ponds are starting to be populated again

oops- off topic, being related to fishes

[L number Banana]

Bas Pels:

Here it is nicely warm, and my ponds are starting to be populated again

Who's/what's in the pond?

My only new spring visitor was a pileated woodpecker. First one I've even seen and have ben birding for quite a while. He must have been shoved out of the construction area down the street. OMG! They're HUGE! (safely off topic )

[boogie]

I love Canada - it's a great place!!!

I hope we keep this up. It's nice to forum on other stuff too....

Weather here in L.A. is boring as usual. Same old same old. If it aint sunny everyday - the weather men say it's storming. Those poor Australian animals - I just died hearing those stories of those poor animals being burned - hate fire starters....hate them.....nothing worse than hurting a poor defenseless innocent animal and all animals are innocent.

[Deb]

BTW, I always thought the expression "discuss anything outwith catfish" was a typo.
It doesn't really make sense to me.
Deb

Well, I'm sorry I wrote that! I just found out that "outwith" is a Scottish expression that means "outside" or "beyond." I know a little Scots Gaelic and thought I knew a bit about Scotland, but I did not know this expression.

Sorry if I sounded ignorant before; I just want to set the record straight now.


Deb

[Martin S]

BTW, I always thought the expression "discuss anything outwith catfish" was a typo.
It doesn't really make sense to me.
Deb

Well, I'm sorry I wrote that! I just found out that "outwith" is a Scottish expression that means "outside" or "beyond." I know a little Scots Gaelic and thought I knew a bit about Scotland, but I did not know this expression.

Sorry if I sounded ignorant before; I just want to set the record straight now.


Deb

Well, you learn something new everyday! Thanks for that Deb

[L number Banana]

Deb wrote:

....I always thought the expression "discuss anything outwith catfish" was a typo. etc etc

Later

Well, I'm sorry I wrote that! I just found out that "outwith" is a Scottish expression that means "outside" or "beyond." I know a little Scots Gaelic and thought I knew a bit about Scotland, but I did not know this expression.
Sorry if I sounded ignorant before; I just want to set the record straight now.

Thanks for the clarification, I had always wondered about that one too. And PS that 'Ignorant' can be taken that we just haven't learned a particular thing yet. If we knew everything, we'd just be boring and would have no reason to come here.
Cheers

[Jools]

Actually, I didn't know that outwith wasn't used outwith Scotland! Think I should change it?

Jools

[MatsP]

Actually, I didn't know that outwith wasn't used outwith Scotland! Think I should change it?

Jools

Nah, I'm sure almost everyone understands what it means.

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Mats

[Deb]

Please DO NOT change it! I beg of you! Now that I know what it means, I intend to use it occasionally. I love Scottish expressions. I often say, "Come away in." to guests.

Deb