I don't agree with the MN feminists. AIBU?

[jennyvstheworld]

I consider myself an active proponent of equality of opportunity and a stern critic of discrimination... and yet I find that I can't identify with many of the viewpoints I encounter on the MN feminism page (and often say so). AIBU?

Swans at large lakes (where there is more than 2 of them) are teenagers mostly. They get kicked out of the family home, find a large lake to grow up and pair up. Well that's the guy at center parks told me

Swans are very determined. I often feed them if we go to the park - DH 'minds the children' . They surround me and peck at my sleeve if they think they aren't getting my attention. Or tug at my jeans leg. They can smell fear.

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I think the swan that got twatted was protecting a nest. Unfortunately, it's nest was near a play park. So friend's DD was innocently toddling about, psycho swan clocked her, and all hell broke loose. It snagged tiny child's hood, luckily missing her face. Swans are fierce buggers. And much bigger when they're attacking you than you'd think.

Does jenz = menz?

I agree Jenny it does look a little predictable.

I once was in front of a load of sheep running towards me. That was scary enough, not sure what I would do if a swan approached me. I don't even have a handbag.

lol at chickenshavenoeyebrows[17.46]

Widgeon can sound like squeaky toys with a hole in.

Eider sound like Frankie Howerd.

we heard SGM . Did they give any more info about it out at the weekend?

Genuine cackle at the Frankie Howard ducks. Brilliant

We thought our cat was chasing the rabbit round the garden once but it turned out it was the other way round. I still have a scar from that rabbit

My Dad had a gant rabbit that killed a cat. He found the poor stomped on moggy in the killer bunny's cage one morning. The rabbit was just casually eating it's breakfast, cool as you like.

In November you say SGM? Ooh maybe I'll get out of my armchair in time and join you! Will go and have a search....

JVW - Any suggestions on your activism please? Am looking for non exerting ideas!

Back to husbandry...my friend keeps alpacas in deep dark Essex and sells their fur. They look very angry when shorn but then wouldn't you?

Oh, I have severe alpaca envy. They just look mental. Like they're made from pipe cleaners and eyes. And baby alpacas are just made of cute.

Fem 11 conference

Some rabbits are vicious bastards. That rabbit's favourite food was spagbol. Maybe it was the meat that gave him the evil glint in his eye? He got rewarded too - went off to be a stud bunny at my mate's farm

(btw chne - is your doppelganger still around? I found that v confusing)

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Absolutely right about the Frankie Howerd Eider. It's hilarious!

You get whistling ducks oh, and Mute Swans aren't. They snort, especially when trying to eat toddlers. :o