...the whale-in-the-Thames died :cry:

But on the bright side, it'll keep Pete in handbags for years. :wink2:

Oh Fee, that is sad. What happened to it? Did it just tire?

You can read about it here (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21012006/325/whale-dies-during-dramatic-rescue-bid.html) Tiggs

I watched this on Sky News all afternoon and have to say I thought it would end up like this.

I can't help thinking that moving it onto the barge was the wrong move but I am no expert and I am sure they knew what they doing.

A sad end though.

I suppose though it was better than euthanising it in front of the crowds.

Poor thing.

How sad!!:shocking:

I too was very sad to hear this.
And I read that the body of a little calf whale was found in the vicinity too.
:-((
The poor thing must have been so traumatised.I can still picture the awful scene of the poor creature being winched on to the barge, and it just looked so stressful.
Boo hoo.

This is soooo sad!

I spent Friday afternoon glued to SKY news watching events unfurl.......I felt very strongly that something should have been done on Friday afternoon, but not being an expert on Marine life I guess that the "powers that be" were doing the right thing.

Here in the SW we have a programme called Seaside Rescue (I think of Coasie each time I watch it and have a good look out for you hunnie :wink2: just in case)..................

The other week there was a porpoise that was in trouble in Cornwall - the Life Guards did all they could to get him back to open water, but the currents were too strong, eventually, he was put to sleep by a Marine Vet - I sobbed my heart out, but in the back of my mind was the fact that Nature has its own way of dealing with things - perhaps these magnificent beasts DO beach themselves to die, perhaps they KNOW they are going to die and decide to swim into the shallows to prevent themselves from drowning......we just dont know...........

all in all a very sad state of affairs :sad:

...the whale-in-the-Thames died :cry:

But on the bright side, it'll keep Pete in handbags for years. :wink2:
Lol! :) But was this whale species endangered enough for Pete? I don't suppose he turns every bit of roadkill into fashion wear. (Or maybe he does...? :unsure: )

I read a story yesterday about a couple in Australia I think it was who found a funny rock on the beach. It turned out to be ambergris which could net them something like $150000.

Was it dead?

Er, I think so, if it was alive it would have run away.

Were there MI6 guys taking a leak beside it???
and extracting info from it?:D

Non whale lovers only read this (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/whale_9984.gif).

That's disgraceful Paty! I am outraged!

:ranting: <--- See?


But seriously....*snigger*

Non whale lovers only read this (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/whale_9984.gif).
You insensitive cow!

Nice one!

Mik! How rude. You come on here once in a bleedin' blue moon and then have the temerity to hurl abuse at the messenger. :glare:

Cheers.

Here's one use for it.

http://http://www.justslowcooking.com/slo-0013265.html

During rationing after WW2 sometimes the only meat available in Engish butchers was whale meat. My aunt had some but wasn't keen.

During rationing after WW2 sometimes the only meat available in Engish butchers was whale meat. My aunt had some but wasn't keen.

Ah - that explain's the origins of Vera Lynn's 2nd World War Song "Whale Meat Again"




I'll get my coat

Ah - that explain's the origins of Vera Lynn's 2nd World War Song "Whale Meat Again"




I'll get my coat

Groan.

Yes, that was the song that made people blubber.

Ah - that explain's the origins of Vera Lynn's 2nd World War Song "Whale Meat Again"




I'll get my coat


my dad tell's this story too Rob!

Non whale lovers only read this (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Patsy271/whale_9984.gif).

splendid stuff Patsy! :kid:

I so admire these peole that put this stuff up ... how can they be that witty ... it aint fair!

Yes..but what does it all mean?
What is the porpoise to all this?
People are always spouting on about stuff....


(I already have my coat on.)
(have do you do that fancy invisible writing)

Highlight the text. Click on http://www.survivor-online.co.uk/forums/images/editor/color.gif (^^^) and you'll get a drop down box. Select one of the pale colours!

Try it - you'll have a whale of a time

Thanks missis....but considering ALL the fancy tricks on this site..it's just a drop in the ocean.

(hope there is nothing fishy about this)

my dad tell's this story too Rob!

I'm trying to work out whether that's a good or a bad thing :huh:

I'm trying to work out whether that's a good or a bad thing :huh:

Please ... don't keep harpoon on about it.

I wouldn't hold your breath SF he will be blowing out of his hole as usual.

Just sperm him, the humpbacked killer.

They played 'Moby it's because I'm a Londoner' at the funeral.

That's a different kettle of fish altogether.
Has this thread not FIN ished...yet.
FLIPerING heck!