Paul Humphreys rambles on....

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Thursday January 29, 2009

The Deer problem

Twenty people die every year; these animals has doubled their population over the last ten years, woodlands are being stripped of the natural scrub other creatures need and two hundred accidents every day are attributed to these animals. The culprit? Deer. It seems we are going to have to accept a larger culling of these graceful animals to keep their numbers down, other things have been done to try and reduce accidents between vehicles and deer like rumble strips. But as usual it is another example of nature getting in the way of our lifestyle. Over the years I have "met" deer on three occasions in all cases they were standing in the road watching the cars go by. It was almost comical.

( Jan 29 2009, 12:00:35 AM PST ) Permalink Comments [2]

A bronze medal and I've not been to the Olympics!

Yesterday I got my bronze award for giving ten pints of blood - not in one go clearly. I know it is easy to say it but it really does not hurt. Even with my over active imagination it can hardly be called a painful or unpleasant experience. The thing I feel really bad about is that I could have donated much more had I got my act together when I was younger. I really believe a visit by the National Blood Service to schools explaining the scoop would get more young people to donate. If you feel tempted visit this site . The people who are the real heros for me are the staff. They are always kind and friendly and they work unsociable hours.

( Jan 29 2009, 12:00:01 AM PST ) Permalink