tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post4446434273829178941..comments2024-03-19T00:13:22.599+00:00Comments on LETTERS FROM SHEPPEY: Time moves onDerek Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-72386159138529415902011-12-04T12:41:51.828+00:002011-12-04T12:41:51.828+00:00Derek. I have to say that the reserve has never lo...Derek. I have to say that the reserve has never looked better. Walking through the gate by the fields with the view ahead of the wonderfully full reed beds, I feel a real tingle of emotion and expectation. I hope that the powers do reconsider rebuilding it because unless you have big money to spend on scopes the sea wall hide doesnt really compare. Stuck in doors with a rotten cold I sit here wishing that I could visit the reserve right now!! IanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-15495934757133325722011-12-04T06:05:26.209+00:002011-12-04T06:05:26.209+00:00Ian, it is a big loss to us vol. wardens as well, ...Ian, it is a big loss to us vol. wardens as well, its always been the best observation point on the whole reserve and something we used almost daily. From there I could survey most of the reserve and also the surrounding farmland but it was past it's sell by date and the rotten upright bases confirmed it. <br />We're trying to encourage the management to replace it in some way but both costs and location problems are major obstacles.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-47450879623029900912011-12-03T17:24:38.124+00:002011-12-03T17:24:38.124+00:00So the Tower hide has finally gone, I have some gr...So the Tower hide has finally gone, I have some great memories a few years ago of S.O.owls and harriers swooping below us whilst myself and my family watched in awe at this spectacle. I for one am very sad about its inevitable demise. Ironically at a time when over-management at Elmley Marshes has lead to much better sightings in and around your area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-14506308217195250182011-12-02T19:24:11.055+00:002011-12-02T19:24:11.055+00:00What a bonny pup i look forward to seeing them bot...What a bonny pup i look forward to seeing them both out on the reserve dereklewis phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354267383449835464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-1814482817189640812011-12-02T00:47:39.928+00:002011-12-02T00:47:39.928+00:00Ellie is a keeper for sure, Derek.Ellie is a keeper for sure, Derek.Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-38880175248600395492011-12-01T23:15:23.012+00:002011-12-01T23:15:23.012+00:00She looks terrific Derek I am sure that you will h...She looks terrific Derek I am sure that you will have many pleasant years with ellie and hope that Midge doesn't get left out with the new baby in the house <br /><br />MikeMike Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886648998858394079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-90688284634820449412011-12-01T14:59:58.042+00:002011-12-01T14:59:58.042+00:00That Tony, is a problem that I'm struggling wi...That Tony, is a problem that I'm struggling with and at 2.00 this morning as I sat in the kitchen in the cold trying to get her to sleep, I think I know who won - and it wasn't me.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-60662220506306276232011-12-01T13:29:13.281+00:002011-12-01T13:29:13.281+00:00The new baby looks full of character, I wonder who...The new baby looks full of character, I wonder who will train who?Tony Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516463619239374331noreply@blogger.com