The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Community => Coffee Lounge => Topic started by: jameslindsay on June 17, 2009, 09:09:11 pm
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Just reading todays postings there are obviously lots of Events going on up and down the country that lots of us attend. However, unless we have met previously we have no idea who we are passing at the show if that makes sense. So, Dan, why not get a "TAS" badge made and we can all buy from you and wear them when we attend such events. Does this make sense?
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Brilliant idea - I'd buy four - one for each family member!
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I'm up for that idea!!!
We can all be TAS spotting at the highland show!!!
Prizes for the most spots!
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sounds great, can Rosemary bring some up in August to the North Howe food group eve? I probably wouldn't have missed Linz at the Fife Show if we both had one! :&>
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Dan says he'll sort it out tomorrow.
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Oh my god we will have Calanders next snigger snigger. What a brilliant suggestion, well done who suggested it!!!
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We DO have calendars - CSSA ones - Carol is waiting for photos from CSSA members now. Should be ready in October. Place your orders with Rosemary now. ;D
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I am having a giggle at this post, because some years ago, a forum for Dales pony owners was started. The annual Dales show came along, and we all went as usual, but this time, those of us on the forum met for the first time. Non forum members were looking on in amazement, as we greeted each other with squeals of "hello Blackdales, taffydales, greydales, etc.......even now, when we meet up at shows we tend to use our screen names. A few of us had t shirts printed with our names on, so were instantly recognised. I did find though, that some people who were active on the fourm were too shy to come forward and introduce themselves.
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Great idea James...also, why not a pendant/sign for display at the gate...then passing members can drop in for coffee and a chat...or even car bumper stickers (or am I getting mixed up with another thread???)
Anyway, count me in...it gets my vote!
Farmer
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Me too - how about it Dan?
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we could all wear brown paper bags over our heads....... ;D ;D ;D
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Great idea, I like the idea of car stickers, I am having a sticker with my web address on it on the back window of the VW, we could have a logo, so it can be added to Tea shirts, cups, badges, car stickers caps, shopping bags !!!!
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Or indeed, brown paper bags with the logo on ;D ;D ;D
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Badges are ordered, and we'll distribute them as soon as they arrive, and put a photo on here. :)
The design is based on an idea we were playing with for the TAS site makeover - we decided it wasn't right for the site, but it should make for a nice badge. ;D
They are small 25mm (one inch) button badges, not too overt for you shrinking violets but should still be visible on a lapel. We could do orange wooly hats instead?
Anyone who wants a badge please PM or email Rosemary or I with your address and we'll send them out. Limited to 25 just now, so RHS show go'ers will get priority this time around, and we'll get more if we need to.
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Can i get one pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese
I do wear my fluffywelshsheep Ravelry badge at events so can i have another one for the TAS forum please
does anyone have a badge making machine ?
Linz
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I've pm'd you Dan!!
I'll be there Friday and Saturday!
Who else is going when??
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Lee - I am going on Thursday, let's hope the weather is better than it is today! Did you get homes for your gorgeous boys?
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I understand the priority for issuing badges to the Scottish fraternity...but please don't forget the outlying members and us Sassenachs when you reorder...hope you all have a great show and manage to 'spot' each other amongst the crowds...there should be a prize for the person who spots the most...signatures required as proof, no guessing who's likely to be there!
farmer
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James - No homes as yet!!
The sad news is that their mum dropped dead yesterday!, absolutely no reason for it! I was gutted, she was a gorgeous saanen and such a great mother to her kids and the pet lambs that she adopted.
Fortunately, my other goats have fostered them at the moment( albeit with a wee bit persuasion, and feeding), so if I get them to take them for a week or two then they'll be fine!
Fingers crossed!!!
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Oh Lee that is just awful, I am so sorry. That is one of the reasons I have always been warey of breeding - just incase something went wrong, I wish you luck with the kids and fingers crossed you have nothing but success from now on. :)
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Thanks James
They all seem fine just now, but its always sad when you lose a pal!!!
Thankfully they are all together, so I'm optimistic for them.
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James my condolences, its very, very hard.
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James,
I also send my condolences, it happened to us just 3 days ago too. We had a calf that was quite weak born 3 months ago, she was constantly battling something or other. I had requested my OH to get the vet to put her down but the vet said that he has seen worse making a complete recovery and we can keep an eye on her to see how she gets on. Put her out when the weather got better and had really high hopes for her, she really picked up and was bright, but low and behold on Tuesday evening a half an hour after my OH had checked her I found her dead in the field :'(. It was heartbreaking as I thought she would come out of it. Don't think I will ever get used to it. But as I have heard:- where there is live stock there will also be dead stock.
Hope the kids gets on fine. Take care, Kerrygirl
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Sorry folks it's Ukag0972 -Lee that suffered the loss of her goat - not me. I'm sure she appreciates all your best wishes anyhow. :)
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Any death is horrible, but an unexpected death particularly so - I suppose that's the downside for all the other wonderful times we spend with our animals!
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Rotten luck, Lee.
Badges will be posted on Monday first class. Photos of folk wearing their badges woudl be good. Maybe there should be a prize for the most novel way of wearing it. Or maybe not.
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mmmmm that could be interesting lol
Linz
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I'll put mine on my members badge!
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Rotten luck, Lee.
Badges will be posted on Monday first class. Photos of folk wearing their badges woudl be good. Maybe there should be a prize for the most novel way of wearing it. Or maybe not.
How much for the badges, Rosemary? And what are they made of?
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Hope the French contingent can do this as well - not that we have a Royal or anything like, perhaps we could improvise and substitute the LACEF weekend in August ???
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How much for the badges, Rosemary? And what are they made of?
No charge, and they are standard 25mm button badges with a sprung pin. Here's a sneak preview:
(http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/images/user/tasbadges.jpg)
If you'd like one just send your name and address to dan@accidentalsmallholder.net, or use the PM facility on here, or use the TAS contact form and we'll send you a badge (or more than one if you need them).
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Dan and Rosemary they look great. Again thank you but I still think you should cover your costs!
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they look cool :)
Especially as you have a sheep in there!
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Dan and Rosemary they look great. Again thank you but I still think you should cover your costs!
James, for the last time, there's no charge! ;)
We cover our costs through you wonderful people coming to the forum and doing what you do. :)
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If anyone has a badge making machine they are quite easy to make.
Wear did you order them from (I was looking at doing something similar for freecycleclacks)your welcome to pm me with the link if you want
Linz
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Love them, I always meet animal people wherever I go, so a badge would help sort them out, trouble is I always meet people with mental health problems, not sure a badge whould help that, I must look "helpful or simple" not sure?
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although it hasn't got a duck in it, lol, I'd love to have 3 for us, Rosemary, please keep some until the August meeting of our food group!!! They're great! :&>
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Brilliant idea very innovative. If it were possible to post to France I think they would prove very popular amongst those of us who will be going to the LACEF weekend in August.
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Wear did you order them from (I was looking at doing something similar for freecycleclacks)your welcome to pm me with the link if you want
Wee Badgers - http://www.weebadgers.com/
Fantastic service, arrived the next day after ordering, very helpful by email too.
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Brilliant idea very innovative. If it were possible to post to France I think they would prove very popular amongst those of us who will be going to the LACEF weekend in August.
We can post to France HM, though it would help if you or someone else could take delivery and distribute locally. :)
Just PM or email me your address and numbers and we'll sort it out.
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Don't worry James. We're going to print a new style every year and maybe have a home and away badge - you won't be "in" unless you have the latest model.
Works for football clubs...
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AND Brittany Clubs lol - as Treasurer and Shopmistress I did exactly that a few years back, boy do they hate me! Do I care? Nope - makes money for the Club!
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thanks :) not to bad on the prices either
Linz
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FANTASTIC badges! You really do get on and do the job when inspired Dan and Rosemary - very impressed. Also thank you so much for being so kind and generous to us all!
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There is more than one quackers fan in Fife, lol! James, you are of course welcome to join in with your valuable comments at our food group meetings, it's once a month always somewhere in the North Howe. :&>
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Thanks Kerstin - that would mean a night off every month - what's that???? ha ha ha.
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re food group: The next meeting will take place on Tuesday 21st July at 7.30pm at Giffordtown Village Hall. Newburgh Orchard Group will be giving a presentation on their history and work. The meeting is free to attend and everyone is welcome. On average we have 15 people attend each meeting, some different people each time. For more information regarding the Local Food Group call Hayley Mills 01337 810342 or email hayley.mills@phonecoop.coop
We tend to bring something we have made or grown to swap, no obligation! I'll let you know nearer August the date for Rosemary's visit.
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Many thanks for sending the badge Dan....Arrived this morning :)
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I'm wearing mine, carn't convince Steve just yet!!!!
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My badge has just arrived, thank you. I will be wearing it on Thursday at the Highland Show.
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Thanks Dan they are super.
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Badges arrived today...thanks Dan & Rosemary...now I'll probably get arrested for staring at ladies busoms whilst looking for fellow TAS members...if you get a call from the local police, can you vouch for me please!
Regards, Farmer
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;D ;D ;D what an excuse!!!!!
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You won't need to start at mine anyway - it's too obvious! Must try that Zumba - wonder if Susan would start a class in the Hall, Sandy!!! You up for it?
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Good idea but what is it? Now I can use both badges, one each side ;D ;D
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google Zumba
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Done it...YES! I will Zumba
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No badge here yet (not sure if it was posted yet).
I think something is up with my post, as i haven't had something else that was posted almost a week ago.
Linz
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Got my badge!
Wore it today on my members badge, but no takers!!!
Mayde doune and dunblane may attract more "blind date badgers"!!
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Bump...Bump....Bump up the thread!!
Hi Dan and Rosemary
Hope all is well with you and the move?
Just wondered if theres any badges available, now the "Show" season is upon us?!
I'm sure the newer members would appreciate a subtle way of recognising each other
(eg my profile pic is a goat on here and a german shepherd on a well-known social networking site... and I don't look like either!!)
Cheers
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thanks for bumping this and yes, as a newish member, the badges are news to me. i would love one as it would make life so much easier..... what do i need to do to get one?
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Me too please !!!
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me, too, please, didn't get hold of one last year... :&>
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Can i have one too please .... if there's any left that is :D
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i am interested aswell, even though we don't go out much ;D ;D
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I would like one too please - try to get out as much as possible, once the goats, sheep, ducks, ducklings, dogs, cats and any other waifs and strays are happy!!
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I too should like a badge. I applied when they were first introduced but never heard any more about it. Perhaps my application got lost in the ether!!
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Rosemary and Dan are in the middle of moving home but if she gives them to me I'll post them out - pm me if you want one. Rosemary, I can help with this even though you don't need me for the actual move!
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Annie, will you let us know please when/if you get the badges from "the movers" then I'll definitely PM you my details
cheers