tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post4146731560645088260..comments2024-03-18T23:27:37.733+00:00Comments on Jean's Knitting: Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12038517988391228260noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-14487653838985733062007-05-29T09:25:00.000+01:002007-05-29T09:25:00.000+01:00I am enjoying thinking about my favourite books bu...I am enjoying thinking about my favourite books but so far only one stands out above many - The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing. I am going to do a blog later today about favourite authors whose books have remained on my shelves for many years.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile I'm going to sew up the black gansey and will post a picture accordingly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-54022328786840882692007-05-29T03:32:00.000+01:002007-05-29T03:32:00.000+01:00Truthfully, Jean, I had a tough time with the Thin...Truthfully, Jean, I had a tough time with the Thinking Blogger deal and almost didn't do it myself, except that Carol, a dear friend, tagged me. Otherwise, I find lists such as favorite books far more useful and interesting. <BR/><BR/>You might like to know that both Franklin and I adore <I>Middlemarch</I> and have read it many times. And of course, I love Jane Austen. Every book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285597626042261061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-18172530152285250482007-05-28T14:57:00.000+01:002007-05-28T14:57:00.000+01:00A harmless calicivirus was already present in some...A harmless calicivirus was already present in some European rabbit populations; it's thought that exposure to this has provided some protection against RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease). Google also found papers suggesting that the virus can exist in both a pathogenic and non-pathogenic form; the rabbits sampled by the study ( White, Trout et al, Epidemiol Infect.2004Jun;132(3):555-67 15188725) were carrying the non-pathogenic variety.<BR/><BR/>I don't know whether or not that helps! Myxomatosis also kills fewer rabbits because some populations have changed their behaviour; individuals spend more time in relative isolation above ground and are less likely to contract the disease.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291326380557787987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466385.post-62323512935845453572007-05-28T12:51:00.000+01:002007-05-28T12:51:00.000+01:00Jean,I believe it's something to do with our clima...Jean,I believe it's something to do with our climate. By and large, Australia is warmer and drier than the UK (like you need telling).<BR/><BR/>I remember there was concern initially when the virus was accidentally released, that it was the wrong time of year (too damp, I think it was during our autumn break).<BR/><BR/>I do know that calicivirus has been around in the UK and Europe naturally for a long time, but because of the different climate, it doesn't thrive there to the same extent.<BR/><BR/>Can you tell I read you often? I really enjoy your take on life and, needless to say, your knitting adventures!<BR/><BR/>CatherineMoorecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04231619758940001287noreply@blogger.com