Bleats and Blogs
Lessons From Nature
During the recent heatwave I needed to go to a large DIY store to collect some kit I had ordered online. Given the fact that at noon, the temperature was 35 degrees, the extensive car park was understandably empty, as the majority of the good citizens of Yeovil...
Oh, To Be A Tortoise
Moving house makes me wish I were a tortoise, with the joy and convenience of everything I might need neatly packed on my back and instantly accessible. Having shifted myself and all my worldly goods on a number of occasions now, I think I have it nailed – well sort...
As Old As The Hills – Skimpflation!
As I write this, my 100th blog, I hope my readers will permit me to have a Malcolm Tucker meltdown and a centenary rant. This week the Guardian ran an article about an apparently new economic phenomenon: “Skimpflation, the curse of 2022”, June 28. In it, Zoe Wood...
Canine Careers and Companionship
We vastly under-estimate the role of dogs in our lives. Yes, all those dog owners reading this will agree that they are wonderful companions, but how often do we stop and analyse what exactly it is about them, that renders them the perfect partners? Completely...
Stronger and Surviving United
I have always been a fan of co-operation and collaboration. Everyone brings something unique to the table and the harnessing of all that individuality heralds the start of something magical. However, in many cases, it is more than magic – it is about survival....
Back To The Guardian Angels
Some weeks back I waxed lyrical about my Guardian Angel and in the presence of my readers, I made her a promise. I pledged that as I got older, I would mindfully not do anything daft enough to force my Guardian Angel to work overtime. In other words, I would go out of...
A Standing Ovation
As a retailer, I have experienced running an exhibition stand at an agricultural show. They are a massive amount of work and very tricky to get right. First you have to assess which show best suits your product and budget and believe me, these stands can get...
Guardian Angel Overtime
At the age of 9 years, I witnessed something worthy of memory. My mother and I were on the Johannesburg school run and had stopped at a red traffic light behind a Ford Anglia (remember them?). Said Ford was occupied by 2 extremely elderly ladies. While waiting for the...
Sheep Farmers Of The UK – Farmers’ Guardian
Open Letter to The Sheep Farmers of the UK This letter serves to address recent comments on social media questioning the value of British Wool and what the organisation does to benefit sheep farmers. From the outset, I need to state my interest in the industry. I run...
Sir Andy Murray Serves Another Ace – The Intrepid Wool Grower
Saturday 26th June 2021 saw British newspapers featuring Sir Andy Murray posing in a Wimbledon tennis outfit geared to addressing climate change. Avoiding synthetic fibres, this Titan of the tennis courts had recognised not only the need for sustainable kit, but...