Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 22, 2005 I passed a dead bird on the way to work today, do you suppose I should report it? I took my daughter to a farm today and let her feed the geese, chickens and turkeys. They also had parrots, owls and other such creatures. It was strangely deserted for a Saturday. Perhaps I should have read this thread before setting out Any goats? Is that ghost goats? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 22, 2005 The fact that one bird in Finland has bird flu means nothing. There's no chance a seagull can have contracted it as it won't have been in SE Asia any time recently. More likely that the unfortunate non-famous seagull had something similat to bird flu, which is actually quite common amongst birds everywhere.As for the chance of any DL candidates snuffing because of bird flu, they are quite slim in the short term at least. Only about sixty people from around a billion in Asia have died so far and they worked in direct contact with birds in conditions more unsanitory than our feather friends in the northern hemisphere. Additionally there's no evidence yet that bird flu has become transmissable between humans. I haven't fully checked my facts (too bone idle), but I recall some information that the 1918 catastrophic flu epidemic spread from an avian strain. Many millions died then, the carnage now, with our more cramped living conditions and ease of travel could be far worse. I'm just going downstairs now to strangle my parrots I'd like to take this opportunity to mention that it wasn't any of my parrots that brought in the flu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted October 22, 2005 I passed a dead bird on the way to work today, do you suppose I should report it? I took my daughter to a farm today and let her feed the geese, chickens and turkeys. They also had parrots, owls and other such creatures. It was strangely deserted for a Saturday. Perhaps I should have read this thread before setting out Any goats? Is that ghost goats? A professor in a small southern city is giving a lecture about the supernatural... The topic of ghosts arise... Professor: Who has ever seen a ghost? {A few people in class raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever talked to a ghost? {Once again a small group of people raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever had sexual intercourse with a ghost? To this, one girl raises her hand. The professor somewhat shocked yet excited tells the girl to come to the front of the class... Professor: Come now girl, tell us you sexual encounter with a ghost... {The girl pauses} Girl: Ghost? Oh I thought you said GOAT... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 22, 2005 (edited) I passed a dead bird on the way to work today, do you suppose I should report it? I took my daughter to a farm today and let her feed the geese, chickens and turkeys. They also had parrots, owls and other such creatures. It was strangely deserted for a Saturday. Perhaps I should have read this thread before setting out Any goats? Is that ghost goats? A professor in a small southern city is giving a lecture about the supernatural... The topic of ghosts arise... Professor: Who has ever seen a ghost? {A few people in class raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever talked to a ghost? {Once again a small group of people raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever had sexual intercourse with a ghost? To this, one girl raises her hand. The professor somewhat shocked yet excited tells the girl to come to the front of the class... Professor: Come now girl, tell us you sexual encounter with a ghost... {The girl pauses} Girl: Ghost? Oh I thought you said GOAT... Um.......................... that one's already been cracked. here Edited October 22, 2005 by heaven can wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Grendel 139 Posted October 22, 2005 I passed a dead bird on the way to work today, do you suppose I should report it? I took my daughter to a farm today and let her feed the geese, chickens and turkeys. They also had parrots, owls and other such creatures. It was strangely deserted for a Saturday. Perhaps I should have read this thread before setting out Any goats? Is that ghost goats? A professor in a small southern city is giving a lecture about the supernatural... The topic of ghosts arise... Professor: Who has ever seen a ghost? {A few people in class raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever talked to a ghost? {Once again a small group of people raise their hand} Professor: Who has ever had sexual intercourse with a ghost? To this, one girl raises her hand. The professor somewhat shocked yet excited tells the girl to come to the front of the class... Professor: Come now girl, tell us you sexual encounter with a ghost... {The girl pauses} Girl: Ghost? Oh I thought you said GOAT... Um.......................... that one's already been cracked. Sorry, should perhaps have read the other topics first - I blame the wine!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted October 22, 2005 Is that ghost goats? Like these? A very timid species, Lady G. They spend most of their time doing photoshoots for Rock bands, but they're actually quite sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
football_fan 42 Posted October 23, 2005 Is that ghost goats? Like these? A very timid species, Lady G. They spend most of their time doing photoshoots for Rock bands, but they're actually quite sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 23, 2005 hi everyone, It has been seen that the bird flu H5N1 strain is the one which is transmitted from avians to humans.. Though these instances are rare but if it does happen then the virus can spread from human to human too. One needs to stock anti-flu drugs such as tamiflu and relenza to protect ourselves from the deadly virus. I searched the web and found that a few sites such as http://www.rocheusa.com/products/tamiflu and http://www.drugdelivery.ca/s3353-s-TAMIFLU.aspx etc etc which offer quick and prompt delivery of the drugs in very short notice.. How reliable are these stores.. any ideas ? Congratulations Roxy on getting the vacant marketing postion at Roche. I was actually hoping that the crap jokes about Parrots and Flu had started to appear by now but maybe we have to wait until we get the first human case before that trusty "sick as a parrot" phrase can be put to good use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,102 Posted October 23, 2005 (edited) Or, " I used to be a parrot, but I'm alright now" "I used to be a parrot, but I'm alright now" "I used to be............" [edit.. bloody hell, post 1200 and nothing's happened.....................yet!] Edited October 23, 2005 by heaven can wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Reaper 186 Posted October 23, 2005 Or maybe this is the time to spare a thought for the reletives of the deceased parrot who are now looking for a shoulder to cry on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 23, 2005 Or maybe this is the time to spare a thought for the reletives of the deceased parrot who are now looking for a shoulder to cry on... Or just put a picture of the parrot on this page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 23, 2005 I'm just going downstairs now to strangle my parrots According to your sig you forgot to test the parrots so now is your ideal oppertunity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 24, 2005 As a precaution, my cats are now banned from bringing birds into the house. I haven't quite worked out yet how I'll stop them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadornot 12 Posted October 24, 2005 As a precaution, my cats are now banned from bringing birds into the house. I haven't quite worked out yet how I'll stop them though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Osmosis 0 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted on Oct 24 2005, 07:13 AM As a precaution, my cats are now banned from bringing birds into the house. I haven't quite worked out yet how I'll stop them though. You could move house....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy Ronnie 78 Posted October 25, 2005 from our pub quiz last night: True or false - it is possible to contract bird flu from eating chicken. Answers please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 25, 2005 Posted on Oct 24 2005, 07:13 AM As a precaution, my cats are now banned from bringing birds into the house. I haven't quite worked out yet how I'll stop them though. You could move house....? Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see an estate agent today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josco 49 Posted October 25, 2005 from our pub quiz last night: True or false - it is possible to contract bird flu from eating chicken. Answers please. If it's like the 'chicken' from our local takeaway, then canine (or rat) flu is more likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave to the Grave 26 Posted October 25, 2005 from our pub quiz last night: True or false - it is possible to contract bird flu from eating chicken. Answers please. If it's like the 'chicken' from our local takeaway, then canine (or rat) flu is more likely. Why eat chicken when there are just so many readily available alternatives. Why things taste like chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 25, 2005 Everything now tastes of chicken except for (factory farmed) chicken which tastes of nothing at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jaylow Posted October 26, 2005 (edited) hi guys, More on the bird flu and the reasons why it happens .. also the treatments which are necessary are given here .. no spamming!and http://reuters.myway.com/article/20...BIRDFLU-DC.html Dont you think we need to do some serious talk here ? Edited October 28, 2005 by Anubis the Jackal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harvester Of Souls 40 Posted October 26, 2005 Dont you think we need to do some serious talk here ? Not unless it's effecting the lives of one of the remaining candidates for 2005. Bird flu has killed 60 people world wide since 2003. Ordinary flu killed 12,000 Britains last year. You paranoid bunch of f***s! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Die 63 Posted October 28, 2005 This bird will survive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted October 28, 2005 hi guys, More on the bird flu and the reasons why it happens .. also the treatments which are necessary are given here .. nononononono and http://reuters.myway.com/article/20...BIRDFLU-DC.html Dont you think we need to do some serious talk here ? Spamming scrote-sucker. Gwaan, geddowdovvit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anubis the Jackal 77 Posted October 28, 2005 Taling of goats... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
