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Title: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Carol Knights on February 09, 2008, 02:12:06 pm

Hi,
I farm pedigree Gloucestershire Old Spots pigs and Wiltshire Horn sheep almoat within spitting distance of Stansted Airport in Essex. We also have a 60' polytunnel so we are into self sufficiency as far as possible. I'm looking forward to exchanging views and tips with other forum members.
Carol Knights;
alsfarm.com and farmstockforums.com

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Pebbles on February 09, 2008, 02:37:50 pm

Hello and welcome.

Really interested to hear all your news especially the polytunnel.

I want/ need a large one very soon, but I'm a bit confused as to how to lay it out inside? Raised beds? What where? There must be a sort of sensible arrangement that people 'who know' follow? Your experiences would be very interesting to read.

Pebbles

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Rosemary on February 09, 2008, 03:46:40 pm

Hi, Carole and welcome to the TAS forums

We'll certainly all look forward to hearing about what you're up to - especially with he polytunnels. And the sheep.

Rosemary

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Blinkers on February 09, 2008, 06:12:52 pm

Hi Carole and Welcome..............AND I'm delighted to tell you I'm the proud of of an Alsa Princess !  ;D    Dead jealous of your poly tunnel.   ;)

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Hilarysmum on February 09, 2008, 06:32:03 pm

Hi Carole and welcome from another very very proud owner of an Ailsa Princess

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: Guy on February 09, 2008, 06:44:52 pm

Hello Carole - welcome onboard , I reared my first two old spots last year - great fun. I too have polytunnel but only small , 20', would love to know how you get the most out of yours as ours is new to us. ;D

Title: Re: Hello from a newbie in Essex
Post by: carole on February 09, 2008, 08:33:08 pm

Hi Carol,

Welcome to this fantastic site, last week I took ownership of the 2 most lovely GOS. Also have Mangalitzas, Tamworths and Saddlebacks, along with ouessant sheep and more I could mention.
Looking foraward to reading your postings and will look at the links you posted too.

Carole