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Carlos .......It's not all over till the fat lady sings....and I don't believe she is even awake after only 3 games !! So, once again,

don't bring me problems, bring me solutions....what's your plan ??

 

George Graham is out of work...we should be able to afford him for two days !!

 

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Most dung beetles are small and nocturnal, but the larger Common Dor Beetles (Geotrupes spp.) and the Minotaur Beetle (Typhaeus typhoeus) are more easily seen.

Dung beetles are important because they get rid of a lot of dung, breaking it down and incorporating it into the soil, so helping in the recycling of nutrients. This also makes the world a less smelly place to live in and reduces the numbers of other insects like flies which would otherwise breed in it.

In the UK dung beetles utilise the dung of cows, horses, rabbits, deer and sheep, eg. a cow produces about 7 tons of dung per year. The Common Dor Beetle, Geotrupes stercorarius, is known as a 'tunneller', usually found in cow dung; they make tunnels below the dung. They are good at flight and a single beetle flies around until it finds a fresh cow pad. Once a pair have got together they dig a tunnel beneath the pad and drag as much dung as they can down into it. The females normally stay in the burrow, using their long broad legs to build numerous galleries in the soil. Dung is deposited in each gallery and an egg is laid in the dung, providing the emerging grub with nourishment. The males provide the dung pellets for the female to bury. Often they have a colony of mites living on them hence the name Lousy Watchman.

The most common but least seen dung beetles in Britain are in the genus Aphodius, which contains over 1,000 species world-wide, with about 50 species here in the UK. All species of Aphodius are 'dwellers', that is they spend as much of their lives as possible digging around inside some sort of dung. They lay the eggs straight into it and the larvae eat their way through it.

Dung is mostly composed of half digested grass and a smelly liquid portion, and this is what the adults feed on, some of them have specialised mouth parts designed to let them suck out this nutritious soup, it is full of micro-organisms which the beetles can digest.

Dung beetles are often referred to as 'Scarabs' hence the classification Scaraboidea, and in ancient Egypt the scarab or dung beetle was their most important religious symbol.

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Despite you lot being in denial I'm sure you lot are all more than aware of my exceptional ability to string sentences together. Yes it is true I am indeed a wealth of information.

Infact I would go as far as to say that any help and advice you lot need with your lives, you know where to come now, anything you need to know…

I'll get this little band of anoraks and misfits back on track…

Just one thing, I would prefer it if you refer to me in future as Mister Carlos Sir<img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

 

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Dear Mister Carlos Sir,

You have indeed shown a depth of knowledge, especially of dung beatles, that is unsurpassed on this forum. It is also true that you have presented many of your arguements in a very articulate and expressive manner.That's what a forum is all about, after all. What I'd like to know is, ARE you for real or are you just on a wind-up like that other 'anonymous' chappy we had a short while ago? Just curious...

 

Lots of love,

 

Anorak.

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J(@)TF, thanks for your appreciation of my knowledge of the subject of dung beetles, it is a subject that is very close to my heart, and one that has provided many an emotional moment or two over the years, but enough of that.

In response to your question, yes I am very much for real, I offer the alternative views of fleet supporters, some of which have not in the past been discussed on these forums but warrant discussion. They may appear controversial and dare I say in some cases insane but should be mentioned. Certain people may find them irrelevant as they feel the topic may or may not apply to them, in which case is it the topic or the person who objects to them who is irrelevant? Who knows? Confused? good.

I would like to distance myself from the spiteful rumours that have been spreading like wild fire on these forums that I am the anonymous poster who as plagued these forums in bygone months. Hope this clears up any misunderstandings that you may have about me.

As a footnote, I will be posting a much anticipated 'Carlos Corner' topic regularly, examining and discussing various subjects concerning life at GNFC. No questions about these in advance please. I will be observing many aspects surrounding the club with my team of experts and will report my findings back to you. In time you will all be extremely grateful of my masterful existence.

 

Yours in Support,

 

King Carlos

 

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Carlos my man,

 

I think that we will disagree on the current state of the team and the manager, but you did strike a chord with your comments on the other thread about the club does not seem to do enough in the area, to drum up support.

 

At least now with a ST person on the board, we might just hear of some new initiatives, and what the short term and long term goals of the club are.

 

The club is placed in a rapidly growing area of North West Kent, and if we do want to make the step up, now is an ideal time to try and achieve it.

 

 

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