Post by Old Dragon (Al) on Sept 2, 2006 13:43:09 GMT 1
Once I have a list of 10, legitimate rescues caring for small animals, fish and/or cage birds, I will be posting a free entry, simple and fun challenge for members to have a go at on their behalf.
Rescues Nominated to date:
1. Furry Friends - wins A. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Bernie.
2. Woodside Animal Rescue wins - F. A parcel containing various items suitable for small animals & cage birds, thanks to Ali.
3. Happy Landings Animal Shelter wins - I. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Amy.
4. Clare Animal Welfare wins - K. A mystery prize, thanks to AnnK.
5. Cavy Rescue wins - B. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Oddball.
6. Freshfields Animal Rescue wins - C. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Fee.
7. Sprowston Guinea Pig Rescue wins - J. A large, bell shaped, plastic activity centres for rats/hamsters, mice/gerbils etc to include a treat bar, thanks to Nicki (Rupert's Momma).
8. Briar Patch Rescue wins - M. Mystery prize, thanks to AnnK
9. Jird Rescue - Ireland wins - G. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Psychojo.
10. Animals in Need wins - L. Mystery prize, thanks to NikkiB
11. Trallwm Farm Rescue wins - G. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Nicki. (Rupert's Momma.)
12. Pet_Tacular wins - O. A mystery parcel, thanks to Viv.
13. South Wales Animal Rescue wins - H. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Amy.
14. Birdline Parrot Rescue wins - D. A parcel containing various items suitable for cage birds, thanks to Amy.
Prize Parcels to date:
E. A parcel containing various items suitable for cage birds.
N. A mystery parcel.
How To Enter
A you have to do is to watch for a question to be posted below and answer it - most can be looked up on the net if you don't know the answer - giving the name of the rescue of your choice, its number and quoting the prize you would like to go to them. (Told you it would be simple! ;D )
Just post the answer and details in the thread below. The first person to get the correct answer wins their chosen prize for that rescue.
I will update the above to show who and what etc., but please can competitors choose a rescue that has not yet won a prize when making their choice, so that each one wins something, thanks.
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Questions:
Question 1. If you purchased some Kniphofia, what type of business would you be patronising and what is the common name of your purchase? Ans: A Garden Centre or nursery - common name is Red Hot Pokers.
Question 2. For whom are Bouvardia named and what was his claim to fame? Ans: The flowers are named after Parisian doctor Charles Bouvard, personal physician to Louis XIII and director of the Jardin des Plantes
Question 3. From where do dahlias originate and where is the British National collection housed? Ans: Mexico/South America. British collection is at: Varfell Farm, Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall.
Question 4. Name the plant that this description refers to: ’Long grown for its medicinal and flavouring properties. The plant has an aniseed scent, which emerges when the foliage is handled or crushed. The soft feathery green foliage is often used in cooking for its aniseed favour - especially with fish.’ Ans: Dill.
Question 5. What does the name ‘Hydrangea’ mean and from which country do they originate? Ans: Hydrangea means 'water barrel' and refers to the shape of the fruit after it has sprung open. They originate from Japan.
Question 6. Which gas are most orchids particularly sensitive to? (Hence should be kept away from fruit, vegetables and dying flowers.) Ans: Ethylene
Question 7. Named Strelitzia after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliz, who married King George III to become Queen of England in 1761. What is this flower’s common name? Ans: Bird of Paradise or Crane flower.
Question 8. Also called Geraldton wax from the town in Australia from where it originates, what best describes the waxflower’s (Chamelaucium’s) scent? Ans: Sweet lemon & almond.
Question 9. In the ‘language of flowers’ what does the Amaryllis stand for? Ans: ‘Splendid beauty’ or ‘pride’.
Question 10. What colour are the cones of Abies Koreana (Korean Fir)? Ans: Violet blue/purple.
Question 11. Name four component parts of a horse's bridle. Ans: Any four of: headpiece, cheekpiece, browband, throatlash, noseband, bit, reins.
Question 12. Name six component parts of a horse's saddle. Ans: Six of the following component parts:
Tree, pommel, waist, seat, cantle, skirt, saddle flap, sweat flap, panel, gullet, lining, knee rolls, thigh blocks, stirrup bar, point pocket, girth straps.
Removable components: Buckle guards, girth, stirrup leathers, stirrup irons.
Question 13. On what date during 2006 did racehorse trainer Martin Pipe announce his retirement during the Channel 4's racing programme 'The Morning Line'? Ans: 29th April, 2006.
Question 14. Name the horse and jocket that won today's St. Leger. Ans: Sixties Icon, trained by Jeremy Noseda and ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the Ladbrokes St Leger at York.
Don't forget tomorrow's Wolves V Wildcats team quiz at 8.30 pm, thanks.
Rescues Nominated to date:
1. Furry Friends - wins A. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Bernie.
2. Woodside Animal Rescue wins - F. A parcel containing various items suitable for small animals & cage birds, thanks to Ali.
3. Happy Landings Animal Shelter wins - I. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Amy.
4. Clare Animal Welfare wins - K. A mystery prize, thanks to AnnK.
5. Cavy Rescue wins - B. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Oddball.
6. Freshfields Animal Rescue wins - C. A parcel containing two packs of fleece rodent bedding, two cardboard activity tubes & some rodent treats, thanks to Fee.
7. Sprowston Guinea Pig Rescue wins - J. A large, bell shaped, plastic activity centres for rats/hamsters, mice/gerbils etc to include a treat bar, thanks to Nicki (Rupert's Momma).
8. Briar Patch Rescue wins - M. Mystery prize, thanks to AnnK
9. Jird Rescue - Ireland wins - G. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Psychojo.
10. Animals in Need wins - L. Mystery prize, thanks to NikkiB
11. Trallwm Farm Rescue wins - G. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Nicki. (Rupert's Momma.)
12. Pet_Tacular wins - O. A mystery parcel, thanks to Viv.
13. South Wales Animal Rescue wins - H. An assortment of items/treats suitable for a small animal/bird rescue, thanks to Amy.
14. Birdline Parrot Rescue wins - D. A parcel containing various items suitable for cage birds, thanks to Amy.
Prize Parcels to date:
E. A parcel containing various items suitable for cage birds.
N. A mystery parcel.
How To Enter
A you have to do is to watch for a question to be posted below and answer it - most can be looked up on the net if you don't know the answer - giving the name of the rescue of your choice, its number and quoting the prize you would like to go to them. (Told you it would be simple! ;D )
Just post the answer and details in the thread below. The first person to get the correct answer wins their chosen prize for that rescue.
I will update the above to show who and what etc., but please can competitors choose a rescue that has not yet won a prize when making their choice, so that each one wins something, thanks.
*****************************************
Questions:
Question 1. If you purchased some Kniphofia, what type of business would you be patronising and what is the common name of your purchase? Ans: A Garden Centre or nursery - common name is Red Hot Pokers.
Question 2. For whom are Bouvardia named and what was his claim to fame? Ans: The flowers are named after Parisian doctor Charles Bouvard, personal physician to Louis XIII and director of the Jardin des Plantes
Question 3. From where do dahlias originate and where is the British National collection housed? Ans: Mexico/South America. British collection is at: Varfell Farm, Long Rock, Penzance, Cornwall.
Question 4. Name the plant that this description refers to: ’Long grown for its medicinal and flavouring properties. The plant has an aniseed scent, which emerges when the foliage is handled or crushed. The soft feathery green foliage is often used in cooking for its aniseed favour - especially with fish.’ Ans: Dill.
Question 5. What does the name ‘Hydrangea’ mean and from which country do they originate? Ans: Hydrangea means 'water barrel' and refers to the shape of the fruit after it has sprung open. They originate from Japan.
Question 6. Which gas are most orchids particularly sensitive to? (Hence should be kept away from fruit, vegetables and dying flowers.) Ans: Ethylene
Question 7. Named Strelitzia after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Streliz, who married King George III to become Queen of England in 1761. What is this flower’s common name? Ans: Bird of Paradise or Crane flower.
Question 8. Also called Geraldton wax from the town in Australia from where it originates, what best describes the waxflower’s (Chamelaucium’s) scent? Ans: Sweet lemon & almond.
Question 9. In the ‘language of flowers’ what does the Amaryllis stand for? Ans: ‘Splendid beauty’ or ‘pride’.
Question 10. What colour are the cones of Abies Koreana (Korean Fir)? Ans: Violet blue/purple.
Question 11. Name four component parts of a horse's bridle. Ans: Any four of: headpiece, cheekpiece, browband, throatlash, noseband, bit, reins.
Question 12. Name six component parts of a horse's saddle. Ans: Six of the following component parts:
Tree, pommel, waist, seat, cantle, skirt, saddle flap, sweat flap, panel, gullet, lining, knee rolls, thigh blocks, stirrup bar, point pocket, girth straps.
Removable components: Buckle guards, girth, stirrup leathers, stirrup irons.
Question 13. On what date during 2006 did racehorse trainer Martin Pipe announce his retirement during the Channel 4's racing programme 'The Morning Line'? Ans: 29th April, 2006.
Question 14. Name the horse and jocket that won today's St. Leger. Ans: Sixties Icon, trained by Jeremy Noseda and ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the Ladbrokes St Leger at York.
Don't forget tomorrow's Wolves V Wildcats team quiz at 8.30 pm, thanks.