tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post2642556938070012805..comments2024-03-19T06:14:44.505+00:00Comments on Of Esox & observations : The demise of the blogsters?Dylan Wrathallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-17964414371798885332015-10-06T17:03:53.015+01:002015-10-06T17:03:53.015+01:00Gavin, this is both a pleasure and a disappointmen...Gavin, this is both a pleasure and a disappointment? I am overjoyed that you've bothered to reply with such nice sentiments towards my, and Steve's, blogging content - it's always a good feeling when someone appreciates what you write/say. The news that NQS is to remain, but a memory, is very sad - your blogging style was always something which "I wish I'd said/done that" frequently came to mind as I was reading of your exploits. As you say, life moves on. I hope that all is well with you and the family - stay safe and keep happy - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-84562359568248648732015-10-05T22:44:04.747+01:002015-10-05T22:44:04.747+01:00Hi Dylan. Only just seen this post, hence tardy re...Hi Dylan. Only just seen this post, hence tardy response. Thanks for the prod re NQS, I do appreciate the sentiment. In many ways I would love to start up again, mainly because I really enjoyed writing. But life has moved on and these days I simply cannot commit the time to it that I would need. If it's any consolation I do still make time to regularly dip in to your blog and Steve's, but rarely bother with any others apart from a couple of local-ish birder/naturalist folks. As well as covering subject matter which generally appeals to me, you and Steve both have the habit of injecting frequent dollops of comment/opinion into your writing; this elevates them both to another level in my book. Much more stimulating a read than most. Keep at it while you still have the time and inclination.Gavin Haighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242398421328525578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-12804918312417202642015-10-01T22:14:15.094+01:002015-10-01T22:14:15.094+01:00Lol, I remember your posts about the Ramsgate warb...Lol, I remember your posts about the Ramsgate warbler....<br />Its a call that I am very familiar with up here each autumn. We get our fair share of Hume's too, though I've not seen one for a few years now, but I remember the call being quite distinctive.<br />Listing, I'm on 141, just over my 100% mark ( 140) so each species now is a banker! I'm just not sure how many that will be, its totally weather related now. Pray for some nor' easterlies in the next 4 weeks, that might give me a boost. Maybe I'll get another 5 or 6 all being well...<br />I think Steve has given up on his patch birds ;) Hope not.....<br /><br /> Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985665182124985194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-71964628404979563942015-09-30T12:08:58.835+01:002015-09-30T12:08:58.835+01:00Dyl, the north is in the ascendency I'm afraid...Dyl, the north is in the ascendency I'm afraid!Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-11369147188918947152015-09-29T22:27:22.885+01:002015-09-29T22:27:22.885+01:00Cheers for this guys - it is a subject that has be...Cheers for this guys - it is a subject that has been kicking around for a while now. Many of the individuals who used to blog (locally) are now just posting photos or daily lists or have completely stopped all together. I can't see me stopping any time soon, although going off at tangents might become even more regular as I attempt to explore new subjects?<br />How's the north v's south listing coming along? And Stewart - if your calling Yellow-browed had been in Ramsgate Cemetery it would have been a Hume's!<br />Take care and enjoy the autumn - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-1842846194372513902015-09-29T16:26:12.724+01:002015-09-29T16:26:12.724+01:00Nice one Dyl. I agree with all you say (today ;) ....Nice one Dyl. I agree with all you say (today ;) . The main reason I thinned the blogs in my side bar, isnt because I've gone off reading them, its just that there was nothing to read! My general rule of thumb is that if you haven't posted for more than a month, you'll be put on a back burner until things pick up again. <br /><br />Keep blogging ...<br /><br />StewartStewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985665182124985194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338589224051075532.post-3696413403415785062015-09-29T12:04:09.340+01:002015-09-29T12:04:09.340+01:00... and it's cheaper than therapy...... and it's cheaper than therapy...Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.com