tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post4466887296213116328..comments2024-03-26T16:59:23.236+00:00Comments on Ragged Robin's Nature Notes: Donkeys at Sutton Park, Fungi and "Stir up Sunday"Ragged Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-91140825879702688272013-12-03T16:59:12.586+00:002013-12-03T16:59:12.586+00:00Lou Mary - So pleased you saw the comment and didn...Lou Mary - So pleased you saw the comment and didn't mind me mentioning it :)<br /><br />I really do hope you get the trainee position - sounds like a great opportunity :)<br />It could be similar to the job I mentioned previously and its a great way to get experience. Fingers crossed for you and Good Luck :)<br />Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-77901829089048392312013-12-03T10:58:07.345+00:002013-12-03T10:58:07.345+00:00I always check back to responses :) That sounds li...I always check back to responses :) That sounds like a really great opportunity! I'm not sure if KWT have that kind of scheme, but I am currently waiting to hear back about a trainee position with them. Fingers crossed! Thank you so much for mentioning it to me though - very thoughtful :) Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-22908782203210848782013-12-02T20:53:14.195+00:002013-12-02T20:53:14.195+00:00Lou Mary - Many thanks :) Well worth adopting a do...Lou Mary - Many thanks :) Well worth adopting a donkey when you can afford it - I've been really impressed with all the good work the 2 donkey sanctuaries we've visited this year do.<br /><br />Not sure if you'll see this comment but our local Wildlife Trust (and the one in Dorset) take on apprenticeships for a Certificate in Conservation work. WLT pays a small salary too. Just wondered if your local Trust did anything similar which you could consider. I'm sure all your volunteer work would look good on the CV and also the Certificate you gain might make it easier to get a Conservation job if that's where you'd like to go. Hope you don't mind me mentioning this :) Just thought it might be useful :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-73930960850102284392013-12-02T17:16:50.581+00:002013-12-02T17:16:50.581+00:00I really love donkeys - some day when I'm not ...I really love donkeys - some day when I'm not so poor I would love to sponsor one somewhere, or even have one to look after! Maybe in a few years :) Glad to see from recent comments the pud turned out well - I look forward to seeing it! Lou Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933986820262509435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-3451255114767508412013-11-25T16:38:09.320+00:002013-11-25T16:38:09.320+00:00SeagullSuzie Many thanks :) Sutton Park never see...SeagullSuzie Many thanks :) Sutton Park never seems to change thank goodness :) I thought about you when we were at the Sanctuary remembering your recent post on the Sidmouth one :)<br /><br />Just turned out the Christmas Pudding - it worked perfectly and just slid out all in one piece :)<br /><br />Wendy Thank you - glad you liked the donkeys. They seem to be everyone's favourite not surprisingly :)<br /><br />Em Parkinson - Many thanks. Donkeys are lovely - so gentle and placid :) Would be a great companion for Trigger if you ever had more room!<br /><br />Pudding has turned out well - will post photo on next post - (without the flaming brandy though!!! and with a fake bit of holly - leaving the real thing until Christmas :) )Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-70095252790844482242013-11-25T14:03:02.049+00:002013-11-25T14:03:02.049+00:00That mould is fantastic! Can't wait to see the...That mould is fantastic! Can't wait to see the results. As for the donkeys, if we had land, I would be straight down to our local sanctuary for a companion for Trigger. Such lovely animals. Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-27608235381693577812013-11-25T11:20:05.028+00:002013-11-25T11:20:05.028+00:00I have such a soft spot for Donkeys and I think Do...<br />I have such a soft spot for Donkeys and I think Donkey sanctuaries are fantastic places providing all that care. And this sanctuary's work with children is wonderful, too. The donkeys look adorable.<br />I love the space age pudding mould! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-1773762339229580372013-11-25T10:27:14.572+00:002013-11-25T10:27:14.572+00:00I remember Sutton Park-just about. How lovely to g...I remember Sutton Park-just about. How lovely to go to see the donkeys-as you know I'm a big fan and supporter of the Donkey Sanctuary. Great info on the puds and I love your cannon ball mould-how exciting-I hope it works.SeagullSuziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15857680854262709165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-32399299858601997722013-11-25T10:21:37.774+00:002013-11-25T10:21:37.774+00:00Margaret Adamson Thanks Margaret :) Glad you enjo...Margaret Adamson Thanks Margaret :) Glad you enjoyed the donkeys :) Just trying to pluck up courage right now to see if pudding comes out ok!!Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-16495476273034060342013-11-25T08:05:44.147+00:002013-11-25T08:05:44.147+00:00Hi. I loved all the donkeys. Good that D was Ble ...Hi. I loved all the donkeys. Good that D was Ble to boom him. Well that certainly was quite. Contraption for yor pudding. Hope it comes out in one piece.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-35734466074413843152013-11-24T23:08:32.613+00:002013-11-24T23:08:32.613+00:00David (Wold Ranger) lol :) Like the description -...David (Wold Ranger) lol :) Like the description - nearest I could get was a cyberman's face mask without the features :) I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that it comes out of the mould in one piece tomorrow!!<br /><br />Glad you like the donkeys - very worthwhile charity.<br /><br />Hope you've had a good weekend :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-58526227590115696362013-11-24T17:50:31.433+00:002013-11-24T17:50:31.433+00:00That canon ball Christmas pudding mould is some se...That canon ball Christmas pudding mould is some serious looking bit of kit, it looks a bit like Sputnik !<br /><br />I loved all the adorable Donkey's and as you say these sanctuary's do great work in protecting these oft abused animals around the world.<br /><br />Sorry I can't help with the fungi ID but that look very interesting :-)<br /><br />Hope you've had a great week-end and fingers crossed that the Christmas pudding proves a success :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-87143247746013236382013-11-24T17:39:05.062+00:002013-11-24T17:39:05.062+00:00Countryside Tales - Thanks CT :) Glad your puds su...Countryside Tales - Thanks CT :) Glad your puds survived :) Mould is made by Silverwood and I got it from Jane Asher website. £25ish for 5" and £30ish for larger one plus p&P. EEK!!! Bit concerned about cooking times as I can't see the mix unlike the glass pyrex bowl. Think will risk 6/7 hrs (or there again perhaps 8??) for initial cooking and keep fingers crossed!!!!<br /><br />Will certainly let you know if it works come Christmas. Christmas Cake next weekend and mincemeat week after!!! Just love Christmas baking :)Ragged Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090463834740346114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8320975515799225099.post-11281073065256706482013-11-24T16:59:14.134+00:002013-11-24T16:59:14.134+00:00Ooh I love that canon ball xmas pud mould - fantas...Ooh I love that canon ball xmas pud mould - fantastic! I bought plastic ones a couple of years ago and managed to melt them :-( Puds were still ok though :-)<br /><br />Do let us know how it turns out- I might be tempted to get one! You've also reminded me it's time I got on with sorting out the mincemeat.<br /><br />Loved the donks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com