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Willie adie · Nov 19, 2023

Oldmacdonald said:
I doubt you will. Your spite seems to run deeper than that.

Well once the killing house is built you will see....
If we both live long enough to see it

quavers · Nov 19, 2023

digger and toilet block dropped off a week before the AGM at the new killing house site so they could say that they have made a start , never did any work before being picked up again . make what you want of that !

Hill1 · Nov 20, 2023

I was at an on farm sale a few weeks ago and it was a day of heavy rain. The amount of folk saying I wish it was online

cosmiccrofter · Nov 20, 2023

Dave6170 said:
I always thought an on farm roup was almost a celebration of the end of an era. Especially for an old farmer

And the judge often bought a few things out of a respect.

Willie adie · Nov 20, 2023

quavers said:
digger and toilet block dropped off a week before the AGM at the new killing house site so they could say that they have made a start , never did any work before being picked up again . make what you want of that !

Aye at the AGM Rogerson took great pride in announcing a digger was on site, but there was no word if it was a digger to commence work , one of the ones left over from an implement sale , moved to make it look like work started or a n other digger.
Whatever that's now 20 yrs we've heard the speil, at the time everyone was skeptical, 5yrs after everyone saying it would never get built, and now we are still waiting,
Would have been quicker getting Fergusons the folk doing the ferrys to build it

Top Tip. · Nov 20, 2023

cosmiccrofter said:
And the judge often bought a few things out of a respect.

Often wondered at this. Do they actually pay for everything that’s knocked out to them.

Barleymow · Nov 20, 2023

Willie adie said:
Now now that is a terrible accusation to make about a much respected and honest profession full off individuals who are above reproach and show great integrity.
I'm sure such activities have never and would never take place

Have been successful on line with bids, one didn't reach the reserve but won the item as reserve was removed at the end of the auction. Prefer on site though its a social occasion don't get that atmosphere on viewing days

capfits · Nov 20, 2023

Willie adie said:
Graeme is fine enough I'd sooner have his food than the crap that the marts own burger vans dished out.
I recall the day an anonymous call was made to environmental health to report fungus growing from both the burger vans,
At the time of the inspection they were holding an event in the exchange

Speaking of poor catering in Inverurie area, who does at it Harlaw Park, home of the choo choos.
It is honking and a proper Dick Turpin job.

oil barron · Nov 20, 2023

capfits said:
Speaking of poor catering in Inverurie area, who does at it Harlaw Park, home of the choo choos.
It is honking and a proper Dick Turpin job.

You can’t complain at £90 a head with free bar.

Chae1 · Nov 20, 2023

capfits said:
Speaking of poor catering in Inverurie area, who does at it Harlaw Park, home of the choo choos.
It is honking and a proper Dick Turpin job.

It was Willie's favourite people ANM!

Not sure if it still is.

We have a table on Saturday so will find out.

sixrow · Nov 20, 2023

Chae1 said:
Do you never get bored telling stories about the mart!?

Aye cause all the other marts are perfect.

capfits · Nov 20, 2023

oil barron said:
You can’t complain at £90 a head with free bar.

Sorry only a plebby away supporter so no treated to delights of hospitality....
I can only hope it is much better.
The team certainly are not, they could do with a good sale.
@Chae1 it could be tough afternoon watching them but surely they will get past Deveronvale???

Willie adie · Nov 20, 2023

capfits said:
Speaking of poor catering in Inverurie area, who does at it Harlaw Park, home of the choo choos.
It is honking and a proper Dick Turpin job.

I'm sure it was Harry Fraser,
I was always told locos was good for corporate.
Indeed most of the lower league or Highland league are good they try harder than the big boys

Chae1 · Nov 20, 2023

capfits said:
Sorry only a plebby away supporter so no treated to delights of hospitality....
I can only hope it is much better.
The team certainly are not, they could do with a good sale.
@Chae1 it could be tough afternoon watching them but surely they will get past Deveronvale???

I don't follow the Highland league, so don't have a clue. I'm going for beer

and hospitality.

Got the Aberdeen Rangers game at 12 the next day!

. So hopefully heads not too sore. Got a season ticket at pittodrie.

Sandy · Nov 20, 2023

Chae1 said:
I don't follow the Highland league, so don't have a clue. I'm going for beer and hospitality.

Got the Aberdeen Rangers game at 12 the next day!. So hopefully heads not too sore. Got a season ticket at pittodrie.

You’ll see my loon bouncing about in the red shed

Chae1 · Nov 20, 2023

Sandy said:
You’ll see my loon bouncing about in the red shed

There great, bring a bit of atmosphere to Pittodrie. Used to be really quiet .

Donkey Oaty · Nov 20, 2023

Roups.
Best wishes to the Hay family after their sale today.
My own observations of online vs on farm.
I think prices are generally higher in the online sales.
If I want something in an online sale, I go and see it first. It will generally be a piece of machinery nearer the end of the sale. So when the spanners and fence posts are being sold, I'm reluctant to commit to buying a small lot in case I don't get my main target.
Online usually means 2 trips. One to view, one to collect. Everything can possibly be done in one trip on farm.
Other work can be done while online sales is on.
Online sale is warmer!

Chae1 · Nov 20, 2023

The Nielsen spanner set for £80 looked a good price.

New sets £45 on Amazon delivered to your door.

Donkey Oaty · Nov 20, 2023

Funnily enough, I checked that online during the sale! It wasn't the only example.

glasshouse · Nov 20, 2023

Dave6170 said:
I always thought an on farm roup was almost a celebration of the end of an era. Especially for an old farmer

Not if the landlord is forcing you out so they can collect the bps themselves.

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