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Apology

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:09:06 PM

country life, friendship

I've had several requests to be a friend.

I apologise to anyone I haven't immediately accepted, but it isn't personal.

Killer

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:12:23 AM

meat-eating, killing, country life, vegetarianism

I've just returned from the vets with my dog. I had swung round a bend and promptly hit a pigeon head on and watched feathers fly as it tumbled dead onto the road.

I'm a killer!

Lighter Than a Feather

Monday, October 10, 2011 11:00:13 AM

resources, country life, health, helium ...

Several months ago my friend had severe headaches and was eventually given an MRI scan. The worst was suspected!

BOGOF

Sunday, October 9, 2011 12:00:00 PM

shopping, country life

It was our local Morrisons who introduced us to the 'buy one get one free' sales technique about 15 years ago I think. It seemed then to be in the form of a lost leader which genuinely was a price reduction below cost with the advantage of moving stock.

Henpecked

Saturday, October 8, 2011 7:23:48 PM

hens, country life, henpecking, neighbours

In comical postcards by Donald McGill produced during the early 20th century, a little weedy, henpecked husband was dominated by a large, plump wife.

Come Rain or Shine

Friday, October 7, 2011 8:59:55 PM

weather, walking, country life

I've just returned from a walk with the dog. I'm soaked to the skin with wind driven rain and temperatures that have me shivering.

What's in a Name?

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 7:42:23 PM

hens, country life, chickens, names ...

My dog has a name. She has grown into it and it seems to fit like a glove.

A Parent's Love

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 9:47:25 AM

chickens, hens, country life, eggs

I've just finished cleaning out the chickens.

Things that go Bump in the Day

Monday, October 3, 2011 9:28:29 AM

country life, birds of prey, sparrows

There it is again. The thumps of soft bodies against our front windows.

Foxhunting

Sunday, October 2, 2011 8:26:58 AM

foxhunting, walking, country life

I was returning home from walking the dog this morning, the hunt was out.

Dafra

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