Coming Home For Lambing.

[glensman]

I'm sorry to hear that, my condolences to you and your family.

 

[chaffcutter]

So sorry to hear @gators girl , I have never kept sheep but your Dad made this thread so interesting that I always enjoyed reading it.

RIP @Gator

 

[Jhabc]

I have never contributed to this thread but I have read it avidly and it was a Must Read.

A truly wonderful thread, a truly remarkable farm and a truly Amazing man. A Proper farmer.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

How very sad.

I only dipped in to this thread occasionally but enjoyed it greatly.


In time there will be numerous happy times to remember, I’m sure.

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Oh my gosh, I really don't have the words.

What a gentleman, I remember as a newbie on here, one of the first "outside a thread" conversations I had was with Ian,, probably cemented my love for the forum to be fair.

Really enjoyed our correspondence, the videos and the craic on here .

Would like to offer my sympathy and condolences to family and friends, RIP friend .

 

[Jrp221]

I am so sorry.

 

[shumungus]

@gators girl
Sorry for your loss, I read your fathers posts with respect as he came across as a knowledgeable, practical gentleman. He will be missed on this forum and undoubtedly other places also. RIP @Gator

 

[ramewe]

Coming Home For Lambing was the only thing I looked at on this website. @Gator, you will be missed.

 

[JP1]

@gators girl

I was sent a PM earlier suggesting I post the link to the thread I started in Agricultural Matters in memory of Ian your Father and in case you hadn't seen this

Again I convey on behalf of all TFFers our sincere condolences to the family and all who knew him

Member Gator - coming home to lambing

Sadly tonight I’ve learnt of the passing of fellow TFFer @Gator after a short illness Whilst I’m no longer a moderator I came to really appreciate Ian’s contributions not least his ever popular thread as a go-to for sheep men “Coming home for lambing “ Always open and fair and a great...

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Both threads clearly demonstrate how well thought of @Gator was

 

[Cowslip]

I'm so sorry to hear this, this was one of the threads that got me through some tough times. Rip gator you will be greatly missed.
Gators girl you will manage your dad will be looking over you and I'm sure you will do him proud.

 

[Skintagain]

I am deeply sorry to hear this news @gators girl. I really hope you, your family and the flock are managing.

I have been thinking about @Gator and his thread since I learnt this news.

I dropped in fairly regularly, never commented much but thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I used to think of him in that cracking lambing shed often in the spring.

 

[Sir loin]

I too am deeply sorry to here the news, Ian was a great source of practical wisdom for all things sheep many a conversation have taken place and helped me immensely. I like most forum members thoroughly enjoyed his thread and I was always learning from years of experience. @gators girl take a lot of comfort from everybody's love of your father even though we may have never met you and your family, you are in all our thoughts.

 

[gators girl]

I would just like to thank each and everyone of you for all your kind words regarding my dad. I wake up every morning wishing that this is all a very bad dream, but unfortunately it never is Needless to say he has most definitely left a massive hole in my heart. I feel so lost with out him. I’m currently feeling like Im way in out of my depth with everything. I’m nowhere near the farmer dad was but believe me when I say I am really really trying to do him proud.
So thank you all again for all of your kind words. It really means a lot xxx

 

[JSmith]

As far as the farms concerned your going to feel like that but you know exactly what your doing, you’ve been trained for it all your life, you may make mistakes an you’ll find your own ways to do things maybe a little different to what dad did but you’ll get the job done I’m sure! The forums here to throw ideas around an ask advice if you need to, or just rant an get things off your chest!! You’ll see it through, we’re all thinking of you

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I am certain there are any amount of friends and neighbours who will be only too willing to help you out. You need to be brave enough to ask.

And somebody you love will still help you out, your Dad. I still find myself asking my Dad what I should do 20 years after he passed away. Your Dad will have seen it all before and lots of it with you by his side, so you’ll be fine.

 

[Boydvalley]

Don’t be too hard on yourself. This is a big shock to adjust to. If anyone offers help say yes until you find your feet.
Your Dad has left you a marvellous legacy in this thread. It will be hard for you to read now, but it will, along with his other messages help guide you in the future. Look at it as Gator towers own little reference library.

 

[gators girl]

Sheds getting ready to fetch the woollys in tomorrow

done a lot more today but not taken any pics

 

[JSmith]

Sheds getting ready to fetch the woollys in tomorrow

done a lot more today but not taken any pics

Great stuff, glad your out and about, keep us posted!!

 

[AftonShepherd]

Sheds getting ready to fetch the woollys in tomorrow

done a lot more today but not taken any pics

Glad you're managing to keep going. Is it sexist to ask why girls nearly always have to hold the phone at an angle when taking pictures?

 

[Cowslip]

Great to see, the shed is looking great just like it always did