Farmer Roy's Random Thoughts - I never said it was easy.

[Steel]

Its all about relative costs, a sheep used to be worth more than a mans monthly salary, so employing someone to watch them 24/7 was cosy effective. They even did it that way in oz till the shepherd all ran off to dig for gold.

In the 50’s each sheeps fleece was the same value as a teachers weekly wage according to my father in law.

 

[Ukjay]

I could see it now, going into a UK clothing store and asking the female staff for a bunnyhug - she'd probably report me as being a perv

 

[Blaithin]

I could see it now, going into a UK clothing store and asking the female staff for a bunnyhug - she'd probably report me as being a perv

Yeah, THAT'S why they'd think you're a perv

 

[Ukjay]

Yeah, THAT'S why they'd think you're a perv

I'm not a perv - I actually refrain from saying certain things, especially when talking to you

 

[Ukjay]

So what exactly are "hill" sheep Pete do they have shorter legs on one side , and if so, what happens when they turn around . And isn't it a rip off at the butchers if you buy the short legs of lamb

Ar'nt the short legged things called Haggis in Scotland

 

[Blaithin]

It’s the thought that counts.

Thoughts like a perv = a perv.

Albeit a more subtle version

 

[Ukjay]

It’s the thought that counts.

Thoughts like a perv = a perv.

Albeit a more subtle version

I will refrain from adding further to that rather questionable statement, as we are not all like you are trying to portray

 

[Blaithin]

I will refrain from adding further to that rather questionable statement, as we are not all like you are trying to portray

I’m not trying to portray you as anything, you’re the one that said you think pervy thoughts

 

[Ukjay]

I’m not trying to portray you as anything, you’re the one that said you think pervy thoughts

Exactly the problem. I did not say I thought pervy thoughts - you interpretted in the manner you wished.

I expressed a scenario of using a word you posted (as a form of banter) what the potential difference would be in what you obviously can get away with in Canada vs what could potentially happen if the same word was used in the UK.
Unfortunately, we in the UK are still so Victorian and not very liberal on the whole, especially if there is a way to claim.

 

[Blaithin]

I'm not a perv - I actually refrain from saying certain things, especially when talking to you

You refrain from saying certain things. Which means you’ve thought the certain things to refrain from saying them. And based on the topic of this conversation it’s not a large leap that those thoughts you refrain from saying are pervy.

Obviously you’re Victorian enough you don’t like being called a perv?

And I’m Canadian enough to fully admit to being one

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

Sheep are about to be moistened

 

[Ukjay]

You refrain from saying certain things. Which means you’ve thought the certain things to refrain from saying them. And based on the topic of this conversation it’s not a large leap that those thoughts you refrain from saying are pervy.

Obviously you’re Victorian enough you don’t like being called a perv?

And I’m Canadian enough to fully admit to being one

Again - your imagination appears biased and gets the better of you!

I actually refrain from certain things in life due to people's quite noticeable, and often incorrect perceived notion of what is being said or done at a point in time.

That, in essence; is a completely different scenario from actually being something you are accusing me of, which unfortunately seems to be the norm these days.
As for me being Victorian - far from it.

I will and do however; choose to step away from many things due to that kind of mindset though, and I will more than likely continue to do so the okder I get unless the culture in the UK changes (even on this forum to be frank), and possibly why I choose to live in a field away from towns and cities.

Enjoy



PS: apologies Roy for going off on a tangent on your thread.
Will refrain from further digression.

 

[unlacedgecko]

You refrain from saying certain things. Which means you’ve thought the certain things to refrain from saying them. And based on the topic of this conversation it’s not a large leap that those thoughts you refrain from saying are pervy.

Obviously you’re Victorian enough you don’t like being called a perv?

And I’m Canadian enough to fully admit to being one

I freely admit to being a perv. But I'm not Canadian?

 

[CornishTone]

Again - your imagination appears biased and gets the better of you!

I actually refrain from certain things in life due to people's quite noticeable, and often incorrect perceived notion of what is being said or done at a point in time.

That, in essence; is a completely different scenario from actually being something you are accusing me of, which unfortunately seems to be the norm these days.
As for me being Victorian - far from it.

I will and do however; choose to step away from many things due to that kind of mindset though, and I will more than likely continue to do so the okder I get unless the culture in the UK changes (even on this forum to be frank), and possibly why I choose to live in a field away from towns and cities.

Enjoy



PS: apologies Roy for going off on a tangent on your thread.
Will refrain from further digression.

Methinks he doth protest too much![emoji57]

 

[FonterraFarmer]

Again - your imagination appears biased and gets the better of you!

I actually refrain from certain things in life due to people's quite noticeable, and often incorrect perceived notion of what is being said or done at a point in time.

That, in essence; is a completely different scenario from actually being something you are accusing me of, which unfortunately seems to be the norm these days.
As for me being Victorian - far from it.

I will and do however; choose to step away from many things due to that kind of mindset though, and I will more than likely continue to do so the okder I get unless the culture in the UK changes (even on this forum to be frank), and possibly why I choose to live in a field away from towns and cities.

Enjoy



PS: apologies Roy for going off on a tangent on your thread.
Will refrain from further digression.

Victorian attitudes




Makes one wonder if those from the state or city are offended at said implications?

 

[Ukjay]

Methinks he doth protest too much![emoji57]

And I knew you would be one to say something along those lines too

 

[Kiwi Pete]

I freely admit to being a perv. But I'm not Canadian?

Being a truck driver doesn't help with that.

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

I'll have you speaking Canadian before you know it!

Slough. Toque. Treed. Timbit. Toonie. Loonie. Jumper. Bunnyhug. Poutine. Swamp Donkey. Two Four. Two Six. Texas Mickey.

Definitions, We need defintions!

 

[Bury the Trash]

Possibly whoever was right in saying so?

Who could say now, the commonwealth certainly didn't hang around waiting forever to see.

Having a moan is cost effective but that is the limit of its effectiveness, I don't mind having my decision to adopt a very low-input system criticised by anyone, as my reasons are relevant - I can back up the "why".
I'm also not going to attempt to shift blame for my failures on Roger Douglas, Maggie Thatcher, my current weather, or tyrannosaurus rex... my failures are my own, as that's what I can learn from - I don't believe in "the best of 9 attempts" or someone kissing it better for me

I do feel close to sympathy for the slower learners, with delusions of adequacy, but they aren't British sheep farmers, they are everywhere and in every job - and can be trained to be adequate employees with a bit of patience.

My point is, some of them are training themselves to be just that. Adequate.

Yes ,and it makes for an interesting read.
keeping the (good enough) positive cashflow is the hardest bit ,same as in high input,..i find.



Maggie Thatcher ? ...... oh yeah, i remember.... Denis 's wife ...

and T.Rex with Brilliant Marc Bolan

but who the feck was Roger Douglas .

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Yes ,and it makes for an interesting read.
keeping the (good enough) positive cashflow is the hardest bit ,same as in high input,..i find.



Maggie Thatcher ? ...... oh yeah, i remember.... Denis 's wife ...

and T.Rex with Brilliant Marc Bolan

but who the feck was Roger Douglas .

Marc Bolan now there's a thing to tear me away from my book a minute!
I do like "Ride a White Swan"

Roger Douglas is one of those things you are best to step around