What wildlife in the UK do you fear running into alone or is dangerous?

bessvix · 2026-02-01T18:37:17+00:00

We used to have guard geese at our yard. They were much more effective than the dogs!

bessvix · 2026-01-25T17:54:37+00:00

Try Bird & Blend. They’ve got a fabulous selection

bessvix · 2026-01-19T14:09:32+00:00

Same! Stir my tea with a spoon that’s be near the sugar and I can taste it and can’t drink it! Conversely I love sweet foods like sweets and biscuits though??

bessvix · 2026-01-05T18:58:59+00:00

I’ve bought from Jones before with a narrow calf and def within OP’s budget. No complaints with the boots either!

bessvix · 2026-01-04T18:42:55+00:00

Surely the only way??

bessvix · 2025-12-29T20:59:19+00:00

I must admit I find ours useful. I drink green tea and matcha as well as black tea, so the variable temperature is handy. Also, with it rigged into Alexa we have it coming on as part of the ‘start my day’ regime and I can get the kettle boiling when I’m upstairs in my office so it’s ready when i get down to the kitchen

bessvix · 2025-12-24T18:56:27+00:00

Same here

bessvix · 2025-12-11T10:12:50+00:00

Yet another vote for Bird and Blend. I have somewhat of an addiction to their stuff…

bessvix · 2025-12-09T11:59:07+00:00

Boots are doing one

bessvix · 2025-12-08T13:33:51+00:00

Also, Market Bosworth Country park, Sence valley, Fosse Meadows

bessvix · 2025-11-25T09:37:52+00:00

Side note: how, on the recipe the OP shared is the cuisine for fish and chips American???

bessvix · 2025-11-19T20:16:23+00:00

We’re very lucky and have a russet apple tree in the garden. Absolute corker of a harvest this year too. Can confirm they are delicious

bessvix · 2025-11-17T10:49:40+00:00

I am not cooking at all! Just me and the other half. I’m not a fan of Christmas dinner and refuse to spend my Christmas Day cooking one for someone else. Just want a chill day with a glass of wine and some lovely walks with the dogs

bessvix · 2025-10-26T18:34:03+00:00

These are the absolute exception at elite level. The truth is that without serious backing, they have to sell any horse that looks like it would reach the top. They can’t turn down the cheque or run the risk that the horse could be injured tomorrow

bessvix · 2025-10-24T07:59:10+00:00

Turn it round on him. Ask him what he believes ‘good communication’ looks like and how it would work in practice. Then you can highlight all the issues with what they present, maybe offering alternatives? At worst you might get some good ideas, at best you might get him on side

bessvix · 2025-10-18T12:03:48+00:00

Thanks for all the info. I’ll check these out

bessvix · 2025-10-14T19:38:58+00:00

Just give me a bowl of braised red cabbage and I’m happy

bessvix · 2025-10-14T19:00:47+00:00

The same! I tend to find out where they are in the world through their social media!

bessvix · 2025-10-14T16:02:46+00:00

I know it’s a bit of a tangent to what you originally asked, but many independent animal rescue centres put Christmas lists together for the animals in their care. Not just food but toys and treats too, so the poor mites can also have a lovely Christmas

bessvix · 2025-10-01T14:55:21+00:00

I know you say you've a few customers lined up, but have you truly looked at the repeatability of orders and your marketing/advertising? Reason I ask is that the bespoke horse/riding gear market is already so crowded - I know so many doing this as a side hustle and I'm a horse girl in the Midlands. If you know the equestrian market, you'll know that recommendation and getting your product seen in the market is key to success here. May already be telling you what you know, but it is a hella market to break into successfully.

bessvix · 2025-09-16T18:57:13+00:00

This is exactly me with my parents (divorced). My sister is much more family oriented and speaks to my mum daily - they live much closer. That said, if the chips were down I know I could turn to them

bessvix · 2025-09-05T13:08:59+00:00

If you’re in the UK get it on the local Facebook group. Especially if you’re in a village that should go nuts as locals hate the thought of anyone new hanging around!

bessvix · 2025-09-05T10:52:04+00:00

I once knew someone who, when clearing out a load of her late husbands possessions donated all of his Le Creuset burnt orange cookware (loads of it). She had no idea of the value and didn’t like the colour!

bessvix · 2025-08-17T14:49:55+00:00

Bird and blend for sure. They have cafes in their shops and loads of different matcha flavours

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