|
|
 |
Author |
|
| Message | |
|
Brownbear
Joined: 28 May 2007
Posts: 9936
|
 Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 9:18 am Post subject: |
 
|
| bodger wrote: |
A number of times I've rung up to be met with "Make me an offer" |
When people do that to me, I offer them twelve pence, or an egg, or a dead rat and a string to swing it with. |
|
|
|
 |
bodger
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 6704
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 9:24 am Post subject: |
|
I'll try it and offer them two dead rats and a longer piece of string. 
As I said, I can't be bothered doing their work for them. My other pet hate, is tradesmen who aren't up to pricing a completed job and try to fob you off, or should I say screw you with an hourly rate? |
|
|
|
|
Rob R
Joined: 28 Oct 2004
Posts: 16756
Location: York
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 9:43 am Post subject: |
|
| Louisdog wrote: |
Aw, poor piggies! My five do sterling work on the lawn, I reckon they earn their keep that way (and by entertaining me by "talking" to me  ) Actually though two of mine are huge and would be more suitable for roast dinner for four than mere kebabs  |
Ours definitely do; apart from their house, which was mainly made from offcuts anyway, and a few shavings they don't really have any keep. |
|
|
|
|
bring me sunshine
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 1929
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 2:01 pm Post subject: |
|
I've always wanted to try guinea pig... Daren't get one for that reason  Well, it would be me or the dog... |
|
|
|
|
Louisdog
Joined: 22 Mar 2005
Posts: 623
Location: South Wales
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 2:25 pm Post subject: |
|
I googled out of curiosity last night when Chez and Rob were discussing it and I have to say that "cuy" does not look at all appetising! Strangely one of my dogs likes to lick and groom the pigs while the larger dog is scared of them! So it might be you who'd cave in first if you did get one, rather than Rover |
|
|
|
|
bring me sunshine
Joined: 13 Jan 2009
Posts: 1929
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 10, 09 5:11 pm Post subject: |
|
| Louisdog wrote: |
| I googled out of curiosity last night when Chez and Rob were discussing it and I have to say that "cuy" does not look at all appetising! Strangely one of my dogs likes to lick and groom the pigs while the larger dog is scared of them! So it might be you who'd cave in first if you did get one, rather than Rover |
The Lab may well be scared (  ) but the one I'd be worried about is my JRT, a hunter through and through |
|
|
|
|
sueshells
Joined: 20 Jan 2009
Posts: 183
Location: North Bucks
|
|
|
|
|
Mary-Jane
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 15139
Location: Ceredigion, West Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:10 am Post subject: |
|
You'd have to sell an awful lot of Alpaca fibre jumpers to cover the costs... |
|
|
|
|
bodger
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 6704
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:18 am Post subject: |
|
Thats why they kept the price quiet then. They've been the in thing and are now going out of fashion like hot pants in Siberia. |
|
|
|
|
Gervase
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
Posts: 6999
Location: Ceredigion, West Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:21 am Post subject: |
|
Interesting that on the site refered to, there is a list of reasons to keep alpacas:
| Quote: |
Why keep Alpacas?
breeding alpacas can provide a long term investment opportunity in a growing industry.
Suri alpacas are still rare and can provide a high quality niche market.
to produce luxury fibre which provides an end product and long term viability.
they are ideal for farming small acreages.
non breeding males make excellent pets and 'grass cutters'.
neutered males will guard other stock eg. sheep, chickens from predators such as foxes.
to provide pure enjoyment.
to breed top quality animals in order to attend show classes.
no farming experience is needed.
no government paperwork isrequired.
alpacas are not slaughtered for their meat. |
So, the main reason is to make money. Wooo. I've got those funny pyramid shapes running through my mind again... |
|
|
|
|
bodger
Joined: 23 May 2006
Posts: 6704
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:23 am Post subject: |
|
They don't call it pyramid selling anymore, its network selling.  |
|
|
|
|
Mary-Jane
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 15139
Location: Ceredigion, West Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:28 am Post subject: |
|
| bodger wrote: |
| They don't call it pyramid selling anymore, its network selling. |
Ah yes - it takes you back to the 80s doesn't it... 
 |
|
|
|
|
Gervase
Joined: 17 Nov 2004
Posts: 6999
Location: Ceredigion, West Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:34 am Post subject: |
|
Of course, the smart folk (not those who are currently buying alpacas!) will be trying to work out 'the next big thing'. It has to be a species capable of breeding in the UK (so that's iguanas out), with a degree of exoticism, a certain cuteness factor (so, sorry, no return of the coypu) and the ability to suspend credibility.
Zebras, anyone? |
|
|
|
|
Mary-Jane
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 15139
Location: Ceredigion, West Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:35 am Post subject: |
|
| Gervase wrote: |
| Zebras, anyone? |
Can anyone other than lions eat them? |
|
|
|
|
mochyn
Joined: 21 Dec 2004
Posts: 13959
Location: mid-Wales
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 09 8:39 am Post subject: |
|
| Mary-Jane wrote: |
| Gervase wrote: |
| Zebras, anyone? |
Can anyone other than lions eat them? |
Have you asked dpack? |
|
|
|
|
|
View Latest Posts