"Anthony Overs is not lying"

[Martin Butterfield <>]

That post leads me to recall a comment in Punch many years ago about an advert from a Plumber:

• Charge per hour  (normal working conditions) £50
  
• Charge per hour (with assistance from Owner) £75
  

Martin Butterfield

http://franmart.blogspot.com.au/

On Thu, 13 Dec 2018 at 23:29, Rod Mackay <> wrote:

> On Tuesday I had the pleasure of giving Anthony's garden a pre Christmas tidy up.  The garden, with an under story predominately of natives beneath a reasonably tall canopy in a location close to a nature reserve would, I think, be the envy of most suburban bird watchers. And he has plans to further enhance its bird attracting qualities.  It was a bit difficult to maintain concentration with Anthony calling each species as it was encountered:  "Eastern spinebill," "Weebill," "Brown headed honeyeater at the bird bath," "White browed scrub wren working its way through the (neatly trimmed) Correa hedge," interspersed with muted curses and threats directed at the Currawongs  with babies in the gum tree opposite. The full list was 31 species in a couple of hours, a feat which he assures me he has accomplished previously in about 30 minutes!
>
> And so dear readers, next time you hear Anthony waxing lyrical about his garden, its bird attracting qualities, and the number of species encountered, let me assure you "Anthony Overs is NOT lying"!
>
> Cheers  Rod M
>
> PS1. No, this posting should not be interpreted as an advertisement seeking additional business for Rods Gardening.
>
> PS2. Nor is there any truth in the rumour that Anthony is now offering guided tours at $10 per visitor!
>


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