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Paddy Tobin

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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #30 on: January 14, 2008, 10:28:35 AM »
Oh, I'd say there were no smiles but plenty of heat in the kitchen!

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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #31 on: January 14, 2008, 09:08:28 PM »
A friend visited America and took this pic! :o
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #32 on: January 14, 2008, 11:34:29 PM »
That one I REALLY like!
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #33 on: January 14, 2008, 11:37:28 PM »
I've only just seen this thread! This is a favorite, in Portuguese.
"FLYING STONES
HOOT!"
it says, and you read as you are driving past.
Only when you study the sign at leisure do you realise that the little figure has a strimmer to cut the grass along the road, which may lead to flying stones. Therefore please hoot so they realise you are approaching and can stop strimming!  ;D ;D

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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #34 on: January 17, 2008, 09:57:00 AM »
Was looking for stick insects on ebay and found this in the description for one:

"They are sold here as food for the Saharan Five Legged Stick Insect Eating Sparrow Hawk in order to comply with ebay rules. I always thought that was a good rule, everyone means it when they sell spiders and £20 leaf Insects and Preying[sic] Mantis as food. I spend £2500 per week buying various ornamental spiders, cockroaches and stick insects to feed my hamster. So I should know that these stick insects make a lovely deep fried snack. Thanks for reading.

These stick insects will be sent out by Royal Mail Special Delivery, by 1pm next day, post so they'll be nice and fresh when you feed them to your pet."
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Anthony Darby, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #35 on: January 17, 2008, 04:56:47 PM »
Goodness me, Anthony, and to think I thought WE  gardeners were inclined to be a little strange :P
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2008, 01:46:32 AM »
Anthony,

Oh I just LOVE that one.  I've been giggling myself silly (well perhaps that should be sillier than usual) since I read it a few minutes ago.  Had to take some time to recover so I could write this.  So you aren't allowed to sell pets via ebay I am guessing, but you can sell live food for pets?  I just LOVE the way it is written.

Also, nice to them to apologise for George Dubbya..... if only it was that easy!!  ::)
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #37 on: December 10, 2008, 03:13:03 PM »
Couldn't resist sharing this roadside sign from Sikkim which was on a slide shown by East Lancs Group member Ronnie Price on Monday night.
Ronnie is a great character and, with Hilary his missus, takes great plants to AGS shows. His talks are always very amusing as the sign will testify.
I am sure lady members will appreciate the sentiment! ;D
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #38 on: December 10, 2008, 03:40:54 PM »
This brought back memories of some similar posts ... perhaps in the Old Forum..... and I found this image, which took my attention at that time and I saved it......

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Margaret Young in Aberdeen, North East Scotland Zone 7 -ish!

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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #39 on: December 10, 2008, 04:17:53 PM »
As I fall into the river I can imagine myself complimenting Health & Safety, PC etc, for ensuring that my fingers were intact.    ;) 8) ;)

« Last Edit: December 10, 2008, 06:08:34 PM by art600 »
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #40 on: December 10, 2008, 10:23:32 PM »
Quote from: Maggi Young on December 10, 2008, 03:40:54 PM
This brought back memories of some similar posts ... perhaps in the Old Forum..... and I found this image, which took my attention at that time and I saved it......

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Here it is Maggi:
http://www.srgc.org.uk/smf/index.php?topic=1170.0
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #41 on: December 10, 2008, 10:39:33 PM »
Thank you, Luit! Yes, there are some funny ones there!

I think I will merge these topics.   8)
« Last Edit: December 10, 2008, 10:41:18 PM by Maggi Young »
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #42 on: December 11, 2008, 12:14:24 AM »
Can't remember if I ever showed you this sign....but beware of a Lancastrian with camera !!!!!!
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #43 on: December 11, 2008, 07:25:43 AM »
The bag of Lemon Chilli dusted Cashews I was eating yesterday said "This product comes from a factory that produces nut products"!
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Re: Crazy signs 2008
« Reply #44 on: December 11, 2008, 07:33:21 AM »
Mark,

Well you can't accuse them of not telling the truth, now can you?  :P
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