Sunday, October 5, 2008
Burying the Badger
Well we chased this badger in front of th carlights down the lane at Tedsmore until he took off into the hedge. A couple of days later this badger lay prostrate on the lane,dead. After about 8 days,he was still there so our "boss" ageeda that Vern should" bury the badger"
A badger is quite a large animal(collie dog size) and protected, are the vain of the farmers as they carry TB. The lane is only wide enough for a car and a badger to pass at one time!! Due to the smell and being careful not to catch TB, Vern hooked some string onot his foot and towed him up the lane. The string broke 3 times, but worst of all he had to pull the badger off the road to let 6 cars past!!. One bloke stopped and gave Vern a lecture on how nice they are , and that not all carry TB. Vern said he didnt know how nice they were , esp after eating 8 dozen pansy plants that kay had planted!! and that this one stunk
A badger is quite a large animal(collie dog size) and protected, are the vain of the farmers as they carry TB. The lane is only wide enough for a car and a badger to pass at one time!! Due to the smell and being careful not to catch TB, Vern hooked some string onot his foot and towed him up the lane. The string broke 3 times, but worst of all he had to pull the badger off the road to let 6 cars past!!. One bloke stopped and gave Vern a lecture on how nice they are , and that not all carry TB. Vern said he didnt know how nice they were , esp after eating 8 dozen pansy plants that kay had planted!! and that this one stunk
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Our land line Phone number
Some of you have tried to call us, sorry, our number has changed since we first arrived
Its 0044 1938 590 113.
Today we have been Stable hands, mucking out. That will be good on our CV.!!
Its 0044 1938 590 113.
Today we have been Stable hands, mucking out. That will be good on our CV.!!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Half way mark
Yes, we have been slacking on the blog entries, a good sign eh!! Too busy enjoying ourselves.
Had a lovely trip up to the Lake District to visit Ian’s parents at Glenridding, a beautiful village on Lake Ulswater. They have a lovely home and garden. We enjoyed
the scene, lakes and valleys and rugged hills. The mighty Vauxhall sped along the M6 like the best of them.
Last week we went to SW Wales, cycled around some lovely country side and stayed on the coast.
Yesterday had a fabulous day. Our neighbour here has a canal steam boat, so we organised our kiwi friends and 10 of us spent the afternoon going to Welshpool and back, the sun was shining and the food and wine flowed. The kiwis had bought their jamas and stayed the night. We are a great guest house DBB!! No charge!!
We’ve played golf, and today we went into Shrewsbury to see the finals of a women’s tennis tournament. Thought we would see Laura Robson play but she was knocked out in the semis. It was great tennis, was drizzling as usual, and so was held in doors.
Vern’s been to the Cardiologist, for follow up, and all is well.
Last week, our neighbour came running over to me when I was on the mower, to tell me the house on our property was on fire, “Did we have a key, as the dogs were inside”!! Oh !dear, it was frightening, we got the dogs out, so fire engines, police and ambulance all here. The house is majorly damaged, the young couple devastated, they have a quadriplegic 6 yr old, it has been very difficult for them to find a suitable temporary home. Because it’s a very old house, has to be restored to its former glory. They say will take ages.
Had a lovely trip up to the Lake District to visit Ian’s parents at Glenridding, a beautiful village on Lake Ulswater. They have a lovely home and garden. We enjoyed
the scene, lakes and valleys and rugged hills. The mighty Vauxhall sped along the M6 like the best of them.
Last week we went to SW Wales, cycled around some lovely country side and stayed on the coast.
Yesterday had a fabulous day. Our neighbour here has a canal steam boat, so we organised our kiwi friends and 10 of us spent the afternoon going to Welshpool and back, the sun was shining and the food and wine flowed. The kiwis had bought their jamas and stayed the night. We are a great guest house DBB!! No charge!!
We’ve played golf, and today we went into Shrewsbury to see the finals of a women’s tennis tournament. Thought we would see Laura Robson play but she was knocked out in the semis. It was great tennis, was drizzling as usual, and so was held in doors.
Vern’s been to the Cardiologist, for follow up, and all is well.
Last week, our neighbour came running over to me when I was on the mower, to tell me the house on our property was on fire, “Did we have a key, as the dogs were inside”!! Oh !dear, it was frightening, we got the dogs out, so fire engines, police and ambulance all here. The house is majorly damaged, the young couple devastated, they have a quadriplegic 6 yr old, it has been very difficult for them to find a suitable temporary home. Because it’s a very old house, has to be restored to its former glory. They say will take ages.
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