Mutterings in the Shrubbery

After receiving a tag from Rothschild Orchid, I have been forced into typing this Meme for the next few hours.

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*Link back to the person who gave you the award;

*Reveal seven things about yourself;

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*Let each of your choices know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog;

*And finally let the tagger know when your post is up.

 

Nelson's Column Number 1.

I first visited the World Trade Centre in New York in August 2001. It also proved to be the last time I visited.

Doctor Who Number 2

I rode an African Elephant into a lake (purposely!), in Gweru, Zimbabwe. Have you?

Debbie McGee Number 3

I'm not a numerologist, but I have strong feelings about the number '3'. I like to plant in threes too, though I can't say I invented that.

Knock at the Door Number 4

I've held a young alligator in the Everglades. I've also held a hatchling crocodile in Chirundu, on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. I love the sound the hatchlings make - it's actually quite similar to a Jackdaw. I had the sound as a text alert for some time.

Gordon's Alive Number 5

I've always had a love for tortoises. I don't know why. A few years ago I bought a little one which died due to poor instruction. I'd love another tortoise one day, and would like to breed tortoises one day (as added funds to my pension).

Chopsticks Number 6

I didn't mention it before, but I'm a multi-Trillionaire.

Lucky 7

I've been going to our little holiday cottage in North Wales since about the age of 7, usually several times a year.  The air is fresh and sweet. The tap water tastes better than anything from a bottle. It is a very special place, and there will always be a bit of my heart devoted to it (to paraphrase Blur's 'Parklife'!). It is the most likely cause of my all-encompassing passion and interest in plants, animals and nature.

My oh my, I'm not sure if there are many people that haven't already done a Meme. So, I'm going to be lazy and not chase people up. If you don't like it, please call my lawyer.