Mystery holes

[catgate]

Just a couple of days ago, or so, we saw that two holes had appeared in a part of the veg. plot, which is hidden from view behind a wooden fence.

These to holes were rather larger than a rabbit would make and the did not go really go down very far. They were much too big to have been made by the moles that appear from time to time. The only thing that made any sense to me was a fox looking for moles. I do know we have foxes not too far away, and I also know that there are badgers within a three hundred yards or so.

I went out to have a look this afternoon whilst it was still daylight and found the there was now a third hole between the other two.

Can anyone think of something plausable, please?

[rong]

rabbits looking for roots

[Gandalph]

I think this could be one of those cases for Holmes and Watson. B)

[catgate]

rabbits looking for roots

There is a row of spinach only a few feet away why should they go digging for roots?

That part of the veg. plot had potatoes on it last year surely they are not following the smell of spuds.

[ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb]

Have you checked the securiy cameras?

[andsome]

Meteorites.

[Belatucadrus]

Could well be badgers as they are dab hands at making holes and are quite capable of turning a lawn into a moonscape, if it is then they are likely at some point to use the holes as latrines.

[Tankus]

Next door neighbours been out with his metal detector that he had for last Christmas ...looking for Saxon gold !

Either that or Ron Davies has been around looking for badgers

[Tankus]

Or ....... It could be the footprint of a T Rex that jumped your garden fence ..... The front claws tend to dig in when its running

bleedimg obvious really

[rong]

rabbits looking for roots

There is a row of spinach only a few feet away why should they go digging for roots?

That part of the veg. plot had potatoes on it last year surely they are not following the smell of spuds.

Don't blame them for leaving the spinach alone

[catgate]

Or ....... It could be the footprint of a T Rex that jumped your garden fence ..... The front claws tend to dig in when its running

bleedimg obvious really

It is not likely.

We painted the gate with anti-elephant paint six years ago, and it is supposed to last ten years before it needs recoating.

It certainly works because we have not seen an elephant around here since we did it.

The bit "on the tin" says "Suitable for other large creatures and reptiles" and that seems to cover T Rex, and even Jimmy Hendrix.

[rong]

:0 I see you've got no taste, though Jimi might be rather ripe by now unless the drugs pickled him

[artist]

rabbits looking for roots

There is a row of spinach only a few feet away why should they go digging for roots?

That part of the veg. plot had potatoes on it last year surely they are not following the smell of spuds.

Don't blame them for leaving the spinach alone

Totally agree - Horrible stuff!!

[-pops-]

rabbits looking for roots

There is a row of spinach only a few feet away why should they go digging for roots?

That part of the veg. plot had potatoes on it last year surely they are not following the smell of spuds.

Don't blame them for leaving the spinach alone

Totally agree - Horrible stuff!!

Only when cooked in the old English way - boiled for hours in ten times its weight of water.

Lightly sautéed in a little butter or olive oil until just wilted and served with soft poached eggs - or not cooked at all - much more flavourful than most lettuce.

[rong]

rabbits looking for roots

There is a row of spinach only a few feet away why should they go digging for roots?

That part of the veg. plot had potatoes on it last year surely they are not following the smell of spuds.

Don't blame them for leaving the spinach alone

Totally agree - Horrible stuff!!

Only when cooked in the old English way - boiled for hours in ten times its weight of water.

Lightly sautéed in a little butter or olive oil until just wilted and served with soft poached eggs - or not cooked at all - much more flavourful than most lettuce.

Is this before or/and after the rabbit has eaten it

[catgate]

My method for cooking spinach is very simple and quick.

Wash it in the sink and put it straight into a plastic microwaveable container, letting the water drain out of it as you do the transfer. I usually get quite a lot of water onto the floor, but I believe, from managements comments, that this is not obligatory.

Microwave it on full whack for about three or four minutes until it is seriously wilted, and cowers in a small heap at the bottom of the container.

Drain all the water out and then using a potato masher press as much liquid as possible out of it against the bottom of the container. You should finish up with and amount which is pathetically small.

At this point you could look at it and wonder whether it was worth going any further, and maybe dump it straight into the bin.

However...a knob of butter, a little salt (and may be pepper if you like pepper) and then a few drops of lemon or lime juice (you choice) and then a good stirring up.

Wonderful.

As pops says, the Olde Englyshe stewing method is a wonderful way of spoiling it.

I have no doubt that there will be cries to the effect that all the goodness has gone down the plug hole with the liquid ... and the cry may have some truth in it.

[AlanHo]

I just rip the top off the tin using my teeth, flex my bulging arm muscles and pour it down my throat. It's nice in Olive Oil. .....

[artist]

It's got a horrible sort of scenty taste. Yukky!!

[-pops-]

It's got a horrible sort of scenty taste. Yukky!!

Never noticed that.

[Gandalph]

I just rip the top off the tin using my teeth, flex my bulging arm muscles and pour it down my throat. It's nice in Olive Oil. .....

Does Popeye know that.