Goats and idiots dont mix - Page 2

cashman · 11-07-2008, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Eric

Cute ... and I wonder if those kids she mentions, the ones that can't read, or who don't bother to read are the one's from the Nutty Butty

well i'm sure her supporters will blame the goat.

katex · 11-07-2008, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Neil

Was it written by the Nutty Butty journalist?

Actually it was Neil...

WillowTheWhisp · 11-07-2008, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Eric

Cute ... and I wonder if those kids she mentions, the ones that can't read, or who don't bother to read are the one's from the Nutty Butty

That would explain them not being able to read.

lancsdave · 11-07-2008, 15:34

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Originally Posted by katex

Actually it was Neil...

I'm adding 2+2 here and getting 4. The journalist was presumably educated at Rhyddings but hated school and was also attacked by a goat as a child

emzy · 11-07-2008, 15:41

I was butted by a goat as a child, cant say its really affected me, everyone seemed to find it funny but dont think that it ever made it to the papers. If the future of the goat is threatened in anyway then I agree that a petition is in order and I for one will sign it

Tealeaf · 11-07-2008, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Gayle

What will happen to this goat is anyone's guess at the moment.

How many people here have tried goat curry? If not, I suggest you do. It's far more interesting than your bog-standard chicken or meat madras. Maybe the Friends of Ryddings Park could possibly reach an accommodation with a local restaurant - say, Lily Mays - to get old Billy on the menu in return for a couple of free meals.

Benipete · 11-07-2008, 18:22

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Originally Posted by Tealeaf

How many people here have tried goat curry? If not, I suggest you do. It's far more interesting than your bog-standard chicken or meat madras. Maybe the Friends of Ryddings Park could possibly reach an accommodation with a local restaurant - say, Lily Mays - to get old Billy on the menu in return for a couple of free meals.

And a leather jacket on the cheap.

K.S.H · 11-07-2008, 18:31

Think the best idea here is put the woman in the enclosure and let the goat roam free, seems to have a bit more sense than she has

West Ender · 11-07-2008, 21:30

I like goats as a species. When we thought we were going to buy a cottage with a tiny field attached (until we got gazumped) I was going to keep a couple of nanny goats and some hens. Like my dad before me I'm a bit of a frustrated farmer and, unlike him, I didn't fancy keeping pigs, much as I like them (they love having their backs scratched, you know), but raising goats was a viable proposition and they wouldn't have to be reared solely for the abbatoir. They say you can soon become accustomed to goat's milk and I was ready to try. Heidi, eat you heart out.

Anyway, for what it's worth, I will lend my support to any scheme to keep this chap in situ. If it's needed I will even write to the Accrington Observer with an exile's view of the need for a caprine presence in the park.

Incidentally, does this chap have a name? Please don't tell me it's Billy.

Eric · 11-07-2008, 22:22

People who take idiots like this woman seriously are .... well .... idiots. What was needed was someone to say to her: "You stupid bitch, what the hell did you do that for"? Instead, along comes the infamous butty reporter, and gives some legitimacy to her foolishness. Jeez

Eric · 11-07-2008, 22:22

And my sympathies are with the goat.

Neil · 11-07-2008, 22:23

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Originally Posted by West Ender

Incidentally, does this chap have a name? Please don't tell me it's Billy.

He is called Red.

Royboy39 · 11-07-2008, 22:43

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Originally Posted by Neil

He is called Red.

I think Claret and blue would be more appropriate

MargaretR · 12-07-2008, 05:47

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Originally Posted by Neil

He is called Red.

So now you are going to tell us Jack that in USA they are kept under the bed

mez · 12-07-2008, 07:23

i have visited said goat in rhyddings park, he's a lovely old thing , but as anyone with any sense knows you DO NOT antagonise a goat, he is behind a fence & is well cared for.
(westender)
i used to live on a smallholding when i lived in wales we had ducks, hens, & goats, plus 3 geese & i would say the geese were the ones to be more afraid off, i used to milk the goats twice a day, goats milk is lovely ....."oh the good life."