Sometimes, dont you just

[Sawyer]

I know so many people get the dolphin thing confused. Tell people you caught a dolphin and they get up in arms. Its also called a dorado or a mahi mahi.

[Da_elf]

@re-render hahahahahahahaha.

[SteveC]

Da elf, that book's about young yorkshire lad and his Kestrel, and is set about 6 mile away from where i live.

Aye, thats abart reight lad

Da_elf, i'm gonna have to move to Barbados to cut out any further confusuion on her part, we can take up fishing

[cpnichols]

I know so many people get the dolphin thing confused. Tell people you caught a dolphin and they get up in arms. Its also called a dorado or a mahi mahi.

Did someone say Dolphin?



Dolphin = English
Dorado = Spanish
Mahi-mahi = Hawaiian

Most americans use mahi mahi now when refering to it as food because of the exact situation you get in Sawyer.

BTW... they have Osprey in the US too (they are rare).

[Sawyer]

Oh Chris I was hoping you were using a fly line for that. Wheres your #10 12' 4 piece orvis?
Hook a fish like that on an light fly rig. Well I have never done it but I imagine these things often.
Anyway beautiful fish Chris.

[cpnichols]

Oh Chris I was hoping you were using a fly line for that. Wheres your #10 12' 4 piece orvis?
Hook a fish like that on an light fly rig. Well I have never done it but I imagine these things often.
Anyway beautiful fish Chris.

nope... used simple trolling baits. That was actually the bonus fish. I caught two sailfish on that trip.

[tigerX]

not sure they even make this any more, oddly it was the first thing that sprung to mind & since chris and sawyer are off on one about fishing......

[jujubee]

What kind of model of a Totty you have?

[mmikee]

That certainly does not look like a pigeon. Baby eagle is pretty acurate.

[SteveC]

What kind of model of a Totty you have?

It's the type that likes/collects expensive shoes, then does'nt wear them and thinks a pigeon is a kestrel. It's also really crappy at making tea, ironing, cleaning, and any of those other girly things you can think of Oh and driving the car.

Thank christ she aint going to see what i just wrote not that I'm bothered you understand.

[tom182]

@joconnell, damm I remember that book I had to read itfor School, 'Kes' fU&$ing depressing or what,
Ayways SteveC I know exactly where you are coming from, I have similar issues with my wife, I think its a men are from Mars, Women are from Venus thingy, albeit like comparing the progs on Discovery/Nat Geographic channels against Desperate Housewives/Sex in the City.

One interesting thing about Kestrel is that they can see ultraviolet light, hence as a field mouse is out playing in the fields he leaves a trail of urine that emits ultra violet light, so even though he may blend in with the hay/vegetation colour he blows his cover when he takes a leak. Hence Kestrels have amazing hovering capabilities, kinda amazing when you think about it, anyways just though I mention that.

Cheers,
Tom

[Frances]

Ayways SteveC I know exactly where you are coming from, I have similar issues with my wife, I think its a men are from Mars, Women are from Venus thingy, albeit like comparing the progs on Discovery/Nat Geographic channels against Desperate Housewives/Sex in the City.

Just digging yourselves in deeper and deeper. Hello? I'm a girl and I'm here and I can hear every word you're sayinig.

Osprey have the nickname "fish hawk" because they eat mostly fish and they are excellent fishers. I think their strike/success rate is something like 90 or 95%. We have them in our area, along with Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, and a few Peregrine Falcon (which are making a comeback).

Osprey and Eagles are raptors. Hawks are hawks. Falcons are falcons, but the Peregrine Falcon is also classified as a medium-size hawk. The American Kestrel is classified as a small hawk. The source I consulted is a bit confusing. I have a book somewhere around here, maybe it's more clear on the classifications.

[GALACTUS]

Oh crap.... quick guys change the subject, there's a girl in here.

Dont you just wonder what kinda conversations they are having aboot us right now?

[tom182]

cough cough ehmm, I mean its me that watches Sex in the City and my wife Louise is mad about Megastructures, American Chopper etc.

hehe, would it help if I said I was a fan of your work Fran ?????

[jow]

Osprey and Eagles are raptors. Hawks are hawks. Falcons are falcons, but the Peregrine Falcon is also classified as a medium-size hawk. The American Kestrel is classified as a small hawk. The source I consulted is a bit confusing. I have a book somewhere around here, maybe it's more clear on the classifications.

I believe that the Kestrel is a Raptor,so if thats the case my missus was right!!!!! (but dont tell her i said that)