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Unicorns and butterflies

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Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 12:04:52

As it would appear we cannot be trusted to discuss anything slightly controversial I am starting a thread to discuss unicorns and butterflies. I like white unicorns with rainbow horns

MissAdventure Sat 11-Nov-17 14:11:09

Do you know why there are no unicorns? For anyone who doesn't..
youtu.be/eD90xcg6UaA

Swanny Sat 11-Nov-17 14:23:43

Well I've just looked up 'unicorn' in Collins English Dictionary and it says a two-horned animal, thought to be either the rhinoceros or the aurochs (Deuteronomy 33:17): mistranslation in the Authorized Version of the original Hebrew So, if it's in The Bible, it must be true eh?

Swanny Sat 11-Nov-17 14:28:51

MissAdventure grin

Lona Sat 11-Nov-17 14:36:07

Of course there are unicorns, we have one in the family!

Elegran Sat 11-Nov-17 14:44:24

Unphotoshopped photograph of unicorn. The species became extinct in the wild in 1972 when the last recorded animal was shot . Following the success of re-introduced herds during the 1990s, poaching once again has become a serious threat.

*photograph untouched but carefully posed. Other photos visible online may be more candid,

Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 14:48:33

kittylester your DGDs are obviously wise beyond their years. Lona that is a very cute unicorn

matson Sat 11-Nov-17 15:44:59

Can we include my little pony too? , lots of butterfly and unicorn my little ponies?

Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 16:02:29

My little pony is most welcome - as long as it doesn't attempt to introduce a contentious posting. That cannot be allowed under any circumstances as GNs are all very delicate flowers who are unable to withstand the slings and arrows of robust debate.

Anniebach Sat 11-Nov-17 16:03:07

I have a dragon in my garden , as I post this i can see him clearly ,expect he wants to watch Wales v Australia rugby union

Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 16:05:42

Have you adopted him Annie. He could prove to be a good deterrent against burglars (although you may need a very large litter tray)

Anniebach Sat 11-Nov-17 16:12:52

No problem house training him, he is Welsh , a lovely shade of red

lemongrove Sat 11-Nov-17 16:14:06

Unicorns and butterflies do not mix well with each other, the unicorns skewer them with their horns or trample on them.

lemongrove Sat 11-Nov-17 16:15:20

Dragons are useful for starting up a nice log fire in the house, but tend to take over the sofa.

lemongrove Sat 11-Nov-17 16:15:52

I do not reccommend them as a pet.

Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 16:24:00

lemongrove do be careful what you write as your comments could be classed as unicornism. Whilst it may be true that some unicorns skewer and trample butterflies not all can be said to do so.

matson Sat 11-Nov-17 16:24:03

Aw lemongrove, my little ponies are very kind to each other, think you have a rouge bunch there..... not intended as a contentious post !!!!☺ only saying .

Oldwoman70 Sat 11-Nov-17 16:25:26

also your comments about not recommending dragons as pets could be classed as prejudice

lemongrove Sat 11-Nov-17 16:31:36

I am proud of my unicornism, and am definitely prejudiced about dragons.Just sayin’ grin

Jalima1108 Sat 11-Nov-17 16:34:42

Are we allowed to include dragonflies and damselflies?
I have seen several lovely ones this year

but are they too contentious?

lemongrove Sat 11-Nov-17 16:39:33

Yes they are Jalima they whizz about annoyingly and land in my bacardi and coke! They must be banned.

Darnsarf Sat 11-Nov-17 16:44:45

My unicorn is a left wing bisexual mixed race liberal. He's been known to make politically incorrect comments to dragons. I've sent him for retraining.

BBbevan Sat 11-Nov-17 16:56:53

Loads of dragons in Wales. Always have been ,always will.

matson Sat 11-Nov-17 16:58:01

Not sure your unicorn should be mentioned in this thread Darnsarf, it's just one of those things we don't mention on here!!!

Anniebach Sat 11-Nov-17 17:00:00

With regret lemon I must report your post, deliberately meant to attack the whole of Wales, well the Welsh of Wales anyway

Cherrytree59 Sat 11-Nov-17 17:01:55

Well I do know there were some humpy back camels and some chimpanzees.
And even some long neck geese but no Unicornssad

However in October DH and I stumbled across a bush beside a busy road that was covered in painted lady and red admiral butterflies.
It was an evergreen with no flowers so I can't think what the attraction could be unless they were laying next years caterpillar eggs. confused