Farmers and Holidays

Dman2 · Mar 9, 2018

Have always had at least 2 holidays a year
However an increase in stock numbers, elderly parents and kids leaving home meant we struggled to get 3 days in the peak district last back end, and nothing at all planned so far for this year.
Its difficult to find cover when its only for 1 or 2 weeks a year

Dman2 · Mar 9, 2018

Still Farming said:
Treble price in school holidays usually - get on plane with all the tattoo - chaves- benefit crowds - beer swillers and ravers ?
Lovely !

School holidays we used to drive to Edinburgh, as they normally had different holidays to us

Cardi · Mar 10, 2018

Forage Trader said:
Nice views in Amsterdam when the Sun Sets

Yes, very nice. Went there last year on a stag do.

Strickland2005 · Mar 10, 2018

Just back from Tenerife pre lambing refresher apparently missed some bad weather at home

Still Farming · Mar 10, 2018

Strickland2005 said:
Just back from Tenerife pre lambing refresher apparently missed some bad weather at home

Where ?

twizz · Mar 10, 2018

We try to get at least a week in spring and a week at back end away 1 abruptly and 1 at home plus always go somewhere different

Ducati899 · Mar 10, 2018

a week away in feb normally and then 2 weeks away in either oct/nov both abroad,try get 2 or 3 weekends away throughout the year as well,quite nice getting away sitting on a sun lounger with a G&T in one hand and a book in the other whilst watching the world go by

Strickland2005 · Mar 10, 2018

Still Farming said:
Where ?

We stayed at the cleopatra hotel in playa las Americas very nice

Hilly · Mar 10, 2018

Forage Trader said:
Holidays should be made compulsory as part of the SFP

That would change the face of British agriculture thats for sure. For the better as well imo.

Kiwi Pete · Mar 10, 2018

Permanently "on holiday" here.

We all get off the farm every day and even the kids are in a hurry to get back home... the only way any of us are happy to stay away overnight is if it's on another farm, or sleeping in a tent.

I go away on courses and seminars and meetings in the big smoke and it leaves me cold, homesick, and tired.... not stressed about how the farm is going, because it runs itself, but it simply isn't worth going elsewhere to appreciate what we have at home, with small children that aren't interested in the slightest in anything but nature and science yet.

It's a real bugger

we'll no doubt attempt proper holidaying in the future, but for now.....

Bald Rick · Mar 10, 2018

First night away on Wednesday since last May.

It's only then that you realise that you really should get away more often. However that is easier said than done

Gulli · Mar 10, 2018

Rarely have a proper holiday mainly because I have no one to go with and I'm a terrible tourist.
Do have the odd weekend away with friends but part of my work involves travelling round the country to work at festivals with a good group of people so doing that and having a few drinks in the evenings is as good as a holiday.
My work is very varied so I'm off the farm a lot anyway, not the same as working in the same place day in day out

Still Farming · Mar 10, 2018

Different veiw and outlook and makes you feel like all the work we do for pennies and money about and with people who look like they not fit for much ?
Strange old world ?

stewart · Mar 11, 2018

silverfox said:
We’ve started going on cruises, which we really enjoy. Somewhere different to visit every day and food and entertainment has been good. June is a good time of year for us, before harvest, and all the spraying etc done . Going on one to the Norwegian fiords in June. No fly from Newcastle .
Also like weekends away if possible somewhere with good food and real ale, . Better still if I can fit in a Shrewsbury town away game.
Like has been said, what’s the point in work, if you can’t enjoy the fruits of your labour from time to time.

The Mrs always wanted to do a cruise, I was fairly reluctant myself, had to relent and go on one for our 25th Anniversary, surprisingly I really enjoyed it and we have been on a few now, somewhere different most days and you don't have to keep packing as the "hotel" moves with you. Also try to have a bike trip with the boys whenever we can, off on the Ho chi Minh trail next Feb, looking forward to it, Asia is a fascinating place.

Alicecow · Mar 12, 2018

ARW said:
A holiday for me is a reality check, you realise your little patch of business doesn’t mean shite to the world, and there’s much more out there to see. Even a break in the uk gives me the same feeling.
It can be tough having time away with livestock etc but I think it’s worth it, I return re charged and ready to work

Wouldn't it be easier to leave the livestock at home?

holywell farmer · Mar 13, 2018

Bald Rick said:
First night away on Wednesday since last May.

It's only then that you realise that you really should get away more often. However that is easier said than done

Who do leave in charge whilst your away ?

Bald Rick · Mar 13, 2018

holywell farmer said:
Who do leave in charge whilst your away ?

Farm in partnership with my son. One of us is always at home or within a cock stride. We also have a herdsman who we can leave in charge if we want/need to go to an event but only during working hours (6am to 8pm

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Hilly · Jun 8, 2021

Just home , nice little holiday at Dunkeld.

Derrick Hughes · Jun 8, 2021

Hilly said:
Just home , nice little holiday at Dunkeld.

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Do you feel refreshed [emoji28]

The Seeker · Jun 8, 2021

I love the memories but hate the hassle, perhaps i should have gone to "Recall" for my holidays

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