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I've seen an episode or two of the Repair Shop James. It's good 
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250 miles further North is rained all last night and all today, probably turn the haugh land into the lake district by tomorrow morning even if it stops now.
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A study of a nice village pub with a rather lovely bike in the foreground
It was a rather lovely bike ride today too... Weather was amazing for early December
Chilly but bright and sunny with light winds... Perfect for a nice winter get out and about in the open air 

It was a rather lovely bike ride today too... Weather was amazing for early December


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Very nice too Jim.
Didn't get the anticipated flood today but the river was quite lively and swamped some of the trees on the bankside.
Needed a good clear out, natures way. This week before the rain, there have been of salmon in the water spent after spawning, lethargic and with patches of white fungus.
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Didn't get the anticipated flood today but the river was quite lively and swamped some of the trees on the bankside.
Needed a good clear out, natures way. This week before the rain, there have been of salmon in the water spent after spawning, lethargic and with patches of white fungus.
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Our house and next door , tonight.. doesn’t really get the effect as the whole lot flashes and changes colour. Tree shaped things made out of old pallets.
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I love it when people take a lot of trouble to decorate their housesMichel wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 22:37 Our house and next door , tonight.. doesn’t really get the effect as the whole lot flashes and changes colour. Tree shaped things made out of old pallets.
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Not that I could see much this morning as it's freezing cold, misty, murky, damp and visibility is almost zero in places

So here's a few from Paggers town centre a few mornings ago... They're not normally on early in the morning but these few were accidentally left on all night

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Nature knows best Neil... Winter is the time when she has a good old sort out and prepares us for the next season...NewcastleFalcon wrote: 05 Dec 2020, 18:22 Needed a good clear out, natures way. This week before the rain, there have been of salmon in the water spent after spawning, lethargic and with patches of white fungus.
That's worrying about the salmon... I understand farmed salmon are not faring too well and there's some concern about them being full of flukes and other assorted nasties...
Although I can no longer eat them, I always enjoyed a nice baked salmon and they're an excellent source of complete protein and healthy oils, Omega-3 being one... I hope it does not threaten the existence of salmon and impact on what is a very important foodstuff for many...
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CitroJim wrote: 06 Dec 2020, 07:26 That's worrying about the salmon... I understand farmed salmon are not faring too well and there's some concern about them being full of flukes and other assorted nasties...
...I hope it does not threaten the existence of salmon and impact on what is a very important foodstuff for many...
With the Salmon Jim its all part of their natural life cycle. When they come up the rivers to spawn very few return to the sea, literally their bodies shut down and they die. Read an interesting bit about it here.
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1.Salmon in large rivers such as the Tweed generally die after spawning, only 1 or 2% survivingto return and spawn again. In short West Coast rivers, where theSalmon enter later and can return quickly to the sea, survival can be much greater.
2.The re-entry into freshwater and the development of spawning maturity are stressful times for Salmon. The hormone changes linked to sexual maturation appearto cause a reduction in the efficiency of the immune system (the defence mechanisms of a living body against infection).
3.The spores of aquatic funguses are everywhere in freshwaters, but are prevented from infecting fish by the barrier made by the fish's skin, scales and mucus (glaur/slime). The mucus contains antibodies and hassome antisepticproperties.
4.If the skin surface is broken, the spores can take hold and develop into fungus. Common sites for fungal spores to do this are the fins and the top of the head. Fins can be scraped and broken by contact with the river bottom, when attempting to "run" the faces of caulds and in many other ways. The skin on the top of the head is not protected by scales and becomesweaker as an effect of the hormonal changes that take place in fully mature fish.
5.Sites where fungal spores can get hold can also be created by external parasites, such as lice...........
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Thanks Neil
I can stop worrying now!

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and this is a lovely place to stop off at, although slightly soggy, later it was clear enough for the Glasgow to Dubai flight this afternoon to get nice clear view of the "Lady of the North" in all her glory.
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The Musical Advent Calendar has whizzed me onto 4600 posts already so I cannot miss out on the chance to post a celebratory Cobra!!

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure!
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Congratulations Mick and the Cobra is a lovely way to celebratemickthemaverick wrote: 07 Dec 2020, 16:43 The Musical Advent Calendar has whizzed me onto 4600 posts already so I cannot miss out on the chance to post a celebratory Cobra!!![]()
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