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Community => Introduce yourself => Topic started by: Bogtrotter on April 29, 2015, 12:15:00 am

Title: Remember me?
Post by: Bogtrotter on April 29, 2015, 12:15:00 am

I was a member here in a previous life, Colliewoman for those that remember :D

How is everyone???
Sorry it's been years since I visited, my life went from pants to catastrophic and now to sheer bliss!

I kicked the husband out, had all my fencing slashed, one of my goats poisoned and a malicious RSPCA report.
Then had Johnes dignosed in all bar one goat, so had to cull them all bar Gill, who then got mastitis so bad I nearly lost her.
Red Dog got hold of some raisins and despite all the vets did passed away. 3 more eviction notices then a mystery virus wiped out the rabbits. Oh and the neighbors dog ate Ichabod the pekin rooster :(
How in the hell I made it I don't know but here I am!!!

Or should I say we...
I stumbled apon a run down 3.5 acre market garden to rent, with permission for a static and a tourer, so me and my best mate moved here to the Westhay levels! I met a wonderful new fella, have started again with the rabbits, got me birds here and my sheep out the back! No more walking/cycling to check them! Woo hoo!
Have my fish and Pilot my Collie. The 2 goats will be moving over soon, If I can persuade my old landlord to part with them lol. Musn't fprget the ferrets either, love them to bits!

I have discovered 3 commercial sized greenhouses under the scrub and 2 poly tunnels. Got an extra 3 acres I can use on the hills, and fishing rights on the Brue!

I appear to have wandered into heaven!
Instead of going to sleep at night fretting about the sheep I just look out of the window, then lie bck and fall asleep listening to the bitterns booming!

But guys..... I MISSED YOU!!!!   :love:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Rosemary on April 29, 2015, 08:55:38 am

Wow! Great to have you back. What a transformation  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Greenerlife on April 29, 2015, 09:13:37 am

Fabulous!  Welcome back! :wave:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: in the hills on April 29, 2015, 09:29:09 am

Wow!!!!   Great to have you back ..... often wondered how you were doing.  :wave:

Sounds like you have found your heaven on earth.  ;D  Brill news.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: clydesdaleclopper on April 29, 2015, 10:12:55 am

Welcome back :excited:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Fleecewife on April 29, 2015, 11:33:00 am

I thought 'bogtrotter? Never heard of them!   Then I saw 'colliewoman'  :thumbsup:  I remember her'  ;D

I'm so glad your misfortunes are behind you now, and welcome back home to TAS  :hug:  Look forward to hearing about your new place.

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Kimbo on April 29, 2015, 11:35:00 am

Hello there. It sounds as though you have lived several lives over the last few years!
I envy you the sound of the bitterns.

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Bionic on April 29, 2015, 11:50:25 am

Quote from: Fleecewife on April 29, 2015, 11:33:00 am

I thought 'bogtrotter? Never heard of them!   Then I saw 'colliewoman'  :thumbsup:  I remember her'  ;D

That was my reaction too.  Glad things are finally working out for you.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Womble on April 29, 2015, 01:21:20 pm

Cool!  It will be good to have the spontaneous rabbits back again  ;D .

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Post by: Possum on April 29, 2015, 01:59:01 pm

I'm so glad you have fallen on your feet. :thumbsup:  It all sounds lovely, especially the fishing rights. Just think of all those fish suppers. :yum:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Old Shep on April 29, 2015, 02:16:31 pm

Welcome back!!  Glad its turned out great for you  :bunny: :bunny:

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Post by: devonlady on April 29, 2015, 03:29:37 pm

Oh, my dear girl I am so happy to hear from you and know you are alright :hug: :hug: Stay here now and no more wandering away!!
                       Sylvia X

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: mojocafa on April 29, 2015, 04:26:12 pm

 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Dogwalker on May 03, 2015, 07:49:27 pm

Well, they say when you hit rock bottom the only way is up.
Think you've proved that right.

Welcome back. :wave:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Lesley Silvester on May 03, 2015, 09:21:27 pm

Great to have you back and to hear how well your life is turning out.  :wave:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: Daisys Mum on May 04, 2015, 11:04:04 am

Hi and welcome back, sounds like you've had a pretty tough time. Great that things are working out for you now.  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: claire on May 04, 2015, 12:42:40 pm

life seems a bit too exciting sometimes, here's hoping it stays calm all round.
I'm glad you have found a calm place to be.

Title: Re: Remember me?
Post by: sabrina on May 04, 2015, 02:20:24 pm

Just delighted to read that life is better and you are happy again.  :thumbsup: