The Otley Show is in its 203rd Year, and is always well attended. Aside from the usual cattle and horses the other attractions include chickens, rabbits, ferrets, pygmy goats and the WI. The chickens are wonderful. I am told that they ‘need’ to live in my garden, and that I would grow to love them, [...]
These are a common sight around here now, thanks to the local stately home running a re-introduction program for the last few years. They are big birds, especially when they come down low so you can see them properly.
Cattle? Why do we call them cattle and not cows. I suppose ‘cows’ are a bit sissy for such fine beasts. Otley Show went well this year. It didn’t rain, which is unusual because it always seems to, and it was well attended.
Goose. We were just walking along the path beside the water when a furious commotion erupted from the grass. This one and about another dozen all gave us the eye and scolded loudly until we were well past.
Otley Show, 2010. Its a Dales show, one of the oldest, and there are lots of serious farmers – who look like ‘Dales Farmers’ – and an even larger number of Sheep. These are prizewinners though and don’t they know it. They are a lot bigger than you think when you get up close.
Sadly on February 11 2011 at 17:30 Dennis went to sleep for the last time. He was 19 years 10.5 months old. He had a special place in our hearts and we will miss him. The house feels somehow empty now. No more fluff on our clothes, no welcome when we come home, or when [...]