Buzzer:
Busy today round the house and garden cleaned up all the leaves but lots more to come yet, put them under the cattle, then litter them up ably assisted by the boss ( action shot ) below then mowed the lawn then gave the chicken there corn an everyday thing so I can do a head count to make sure they are all there and now just sitting down with a well earned cup of tea watching a bit of sport Saint’s V Chelsea waiting for me roast lamb dinner a little later sorted. Buzzer.
Come on Buzzer “fess up” I think “The Boss” was shaking you a bed down for the night following some sort of transgression on your part But hey! both you and I could think of worse places we have kipped in in earlier years eh! Cheers Bewick.
Buzzer:
Busy today round the house and garden cleaned up all the leaves but lots more to come yet, put them under the cattle, then litter them up ably assisted by the boss ( action shot ) below then mowed the lawn then gave the chicken there corn an everyday thing so I can do a head count to make sure they are all there and now just sitting down with a well earned cup of tea watching a bit of sport Saint’s V Chelsea waiting for me roast lamb dinner a little later sorted. Buzzer.
Come on Buzzer “fess up” I think “The Boss” was shaking you a bed down for the night following some sort of transgression on your part But hey! both you and I could think of worse places we have kipped in in earlier years eh! Cheers Bewick.
Dennis know what you mean GUY Big J day cab VWN 475H this was in 1973 having tipped skim milk powder in the Ski yogurt factory on the outskirts of Norwich went to a farm to load ware spuds for home Cornwall, it was late parked in yard got into a sleeping bag sitting or slouching in the passenger seat. Being February it were a heavy frost about minus 8* woke up all bent and twisted by the farmer with a steaming mug of tea at which point he said you should have knocked on the door, we had a spare bed and to add to the injury he had the most delicious daughter who appeared to drive the fork lift to load me. Moral of the story knock on the door what ever time it is, Buzzer.
Hello Buzzer ,I just finished reading about the prices for livestock, unbelievable, but at least they are being used for breeding. On the tele the other day there was a bull sold in the market at Bellac just above Limoges, to a butcher for 23,500 euros it was a Limousan and the old farmer had tears in his eyes,I dont know if he was pleased with the money or sad the his prized bull was going to be eaten! By the way interesting banter, Cheers Andy
Going back now to the early 90’s now, we had three of these Globies all from different dealers but they started life in Kent at one company I believe from Lamberhurst, they all had ally wheels from new and turned out to be good motors, Buzzer.
That is Mr John Heaton parked on the bay at Syd’s San Fulgencio. Twas the last of the three trucks.
H660 CKM - Cluey
H658 CKM - Steve Diamond (Geezer)
They had Livestock Sales and Transport on the side of the cab when they came through the gates at DIT. Nice alloy wheels and air horns which was not std spec on new trucks here. Axle did like his Autosol though!!
Here is a pic I was sent by Carl Downs (Bodge) who works here. 22 Years ago he was a young lad who went on his school holidays with his Dad (Shaun) Shaun worked for Harry prior to coming to DIT and their trucks were a regular site each week on the ferry Southampton / Cherbourg and going up and down to mainly Spain. Dad did a little bit with Harry.
Here is todays farming report, the second TB test rerun proved all clear which is always good news. Also all cows were PD’d and are in calf so its nice to know that the Bull I bought still with no name must have done his job even though I only saw him working once.
Truck is in the loading position ready to load the calves first thing in the morning and of to Frome Market, Buzzer.
That calf is looking well should sell alright tomorrow, how many are you taking ?
Back home tonight for three days of farming, moving bulls tomorrow and checking the tups that are out tupping, and maybe go for a well earned (even if i say so myself)pint on Saturday night… then a home grown joint of beef on Sunday wi alt trimmings mmmm. Weather up ere is still fairly dry but getting pretty cold at night with the occasional frost, so good job the cattle are inside now.
Evening Weighty going with all ten calves, there are 4 pedigree so selling Bull then bunch of 3 heifers then the others follow. There are 120 organic 22 month old cattle sold first then 60 sucklers then mine are the fourth lot after that so we can crack on home quite early with a bit of luck will report in tomorrow night.
What you doing on a taut liner have you been took off the tanks ? cheers Buzzer.
They’re old photos Buzzer taken June 06, i’ve done most things with SJ Bargh, flats, tautliners, milk, vinegar and occasionally dragged an exhibition unit around county shows. Even did a bit of fridge work when I worked at the dairy at Hawes so a bit of variety…
Wrighty and all other followers of farming affairs channel, up at 5am for SS&S then downstairs for a good old cup of tea, to the barn did the horses then me mate arrived to help separate cows from calves and load the truck which all went well except for being side kicked by one of the cows. Of we went to Frome but the day declined from there on in, it started raining and we sat through all the organic cattle then cow/calf sucklers then a few consignments until mine in the ring but although good stock they just never rang the bell, average £575 should have been £700 so its just tater and gravy now till Christmas as we cant afford nought better, the only bonus was we got home early.
Now for to analyse the situation, why can I run 90 chicken free range and sell there eggs for more money than keeping 10 cows and producing calves over a 12 month period, it just does not add up.
When all said and done if you go to auction you take what it makes on any given day but with eggs you name your price, any way I managed to get through the border check point at Wellow both ways today on the A36 with no camera’s and no patrolling guards to be seen so things have definitely slipped on that crossing, perhaps rules have been relaxed in advance of Brexit Mr Maggie D, cheers Buzzer.
Now stop crying into thee zider Buzzer my Boy, the subsidy cheque will soon make up the shortfall and then it will be best Aberdeen Angus steaks and joints all the way 'til Christmas, now come on everyone lets have a big AHHHHH! Cheers Dennis.
Commiserations on your trade today it’s pot luck hitting the auction on the right day, and it’s disapointing when you don’t meet your expectations.
There can’t be many businessess that accept whatever someone is willing to pay for their produce, something farmers have been doing for years.
Oh well chin up and concentrate on wintering your cows and look forward to calving them, there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.
We’ve been busy today moving bulls to our building down at Redmire which is handy to the auction at Leyburn when they are ready to go, and also foot pairing our crossed sheep down there as well.
Now then Buzzer. Just to add to your misery. You were checked at Wellow by infrared camera. Within six weeks you will receive a brown envelope from the Wellow Department of Transport. Represented by a Mr Evans who is authorised to accept payment by cash only as the card machine is broken. I am very sad for your heavy losses in the stock game. You will have to go out in the middle of the six acre field and dig up that cash box.Life ain’t fair sometimes. Chin up. Regards Charlie
Charlie let me deal with you first, the border crossing at Wellow is rigged something I have had knowledge of for some time. It has been like this ever since the Right Horrible Sir Richard Evans QC moved to the village, his wife is a direct relation to that fingers mush who used to be on the Italian border and except bribes of British drivers crossing the border this is what happens at Wellow only its modernised now and I have a tag in the window which records and then I pay the Minister of rural and transport affairs at the headquarter offices situated in the local pub “The Rock” twice a year, this apparently is correct and proper only it’s always my turn at the bar which I feel is a con as I always thought QC’s were at the Bar.
Wrighty bet your cattle are pleased to be inside right now as even down here it has turned proper chilly outside. Well calves gone only have the cows to se too now, they only holler when I go down the yard but was expecting more noise from them but of course no answering coming back so suppose they will forget in a couple of days.
Do you leave all your bulls entire and what age do they go and is that for slaughter or someone else to finish them, I had those heifers estrumated before going to market, do you do that or are the bulls separated and at what age. To be honest I don’t think my bull calf would have been capable just wondered what you think at what age they may be.
Right Dennis for a start I do not receive any subsidies from the government have to support it all on my own and after yesterday in the market I would want summit stronger than zider to quell my day at the market, that’s the thing really transport today and farming is much alike we all do it hoping for a bit of a result but that rarely happens in truth, chin up and roast beef tomorrow for lunch, Buzzer.
We leave all our bulls entire and aim to get them to auction at 8-10 months, they are sold as stores for someone else to finish. Ours that calve inside are in individual pens until 6-8 weeks old, then they are moved into the cubical building where the calves are sperated into bulls and heifers and can creep. Those that calve outside are generally too young to be any bother, and are split when we house them for winter.
Bulls can work from 5-6 months of age so it’s important to get them seperated, we in the past have had to inject heifers which have been bulled it’s all part of the job and as we all know accidents happen…
Buzzer:
Charlie let me deal with you first, the border crossing at Wellow is rigged something I have had knowledge of for some time. It has been like this ever since the Right Horrible Sir Richard Evans QC moved to the village, his wife is a direct relation to that fingers mush who used to be on the Italian border and except bribes of British drivers crossing the border this is what happens at Wellow only its modernised now and I have a tag in the window which records and then I pay the Minister of rural and transport affairs at the headquarter offices situated in the local pub “The Rock” twice a year, this apparently is correct and proper only it’s always my turn at the bar which I feel is a con as I always thought QC’s were at the Bar.
Wrighty bet your cattle are pleased to be inside right now as even down here it has turned proper chilly outside. Well calves gone only have the cows to se too now, they only holler when I go down the yard but was expecting more noise from them but of course no answering coming back so suppose they will forget in a couple of days.
Do you leave all your bulls entire and what age do they go and is that for slaughter or someone else to finish them, I had those heifers estrumated before going to market, do you do that or are the bulls separated and at what age. To be honest I don’t think my bull calf would have been capable just wondered what you think at what age they may be.
Right Dennis for a start I do not receive any subsidies from the government have to support it all on my own and after yesterday in the market I would want summit stronger than zider to quell my day at the market, that’s the thing really transport today and farming is much alike we all do it hoping for a bit of a result but that rarely happens in truth, chin up and roast beef tomorrow for lunch, Buzzer.
John, Good news following a meeting of the T.F.W. (Transport for Wellow) at the scout hut last night,I explained your loss on the sale of livestock last week,the commitee have decided to waive all charges for your vehicle passing on the A 36,and you have been granted free passage any time you like,there will obviously be a charge for my representation last night,which I will inform you of in due course. It may take some time as some bloke on a mobility scooter from the Alton area has paid his congestion charge with a mickey DKV card, and we are having to give this priority.
But hey! both you and I could think of worse places we have kipped in in earlier years eh! Cheers Bewick.
