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Originally Posted by davemac

That countryside is very dangerous, there are things that are poisonous, stuff that stings you, thorny things that scratch you, and all of it gets up your nose and makes you sneeze, and makes your eyes water. Then there is the wildlife, it pecks, bites, stings, and chases you. I find the best way to go into the countryside safely is to carry a very large drum, like the ones in brass bands, and bang it all the time, you will find that most things will give you a wide berth, even people, I like a drum, you cant beat them.

You had your eye on the evil gaggle/flock/whatever of swans - had you noticed the nonchelant British fighting cow on the horizon Dave? Keep your wits about you on your country jaunts - you never know what awaits your over the next brow...