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[lurch]

Sounds like a great send off Tony. My father in law passed away a few weeks ago (same age, cancer also). He was a retired police officer and with the police chaplain's assistance a regular church based funeral was arranged. He was an atheist like myself and I couldn't help but think how he would have much preferred something else.

[grog]

My thoughts, ive lost so many great Mates, i dont do religion, surely we must meet up somewhere. Just how i look at it.

[Pommeroy]

I was talking to a neighbour about Texas Longhorns. He sold two recently and may be parting with some more. They'd keep the grass down, but I'm not sure if I should just stick to slashing it with the Fergie.

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The price wasn't as bad as I expected, but their heads won't fit through my cattle crush, cattle yard or loading ramp. The dog would have to calm down or I could see him being a Heeler kebab ! 

Neighbour recons this youngster has the potential to be a big boy...

Keep using the Fergie...it's a great time to let your mind wander where it wants to. Don't often get that opportunity in our busy, modern lives.

[Tony Nitrous]

Keep using the Fergie...it's a great time to let your mind wander where it wants to. Don't often get that opportunity in our busy, modern lives.

Very true.
I was talking to someone about this. There's a similarity to being on my bike. I get left alone, my mind only thinks about what I'm going, it's actually a great escape mentally.

Although there are benifits to having a few cattle, I can't imagine my wife ever wanting to see them in the deep freeze. It's a drama for her when a hen passes away. Rather than a freezer full of meat I'm more likely to end up with the countries oldest cattle and some huge vet bills.
I might as well get her a donkey or alpaca or two!

[Kiwifruit]

Had three cows when we had some land. My dad was a butcher and when I said I needed to buy a freezer to put them in he said no, sell them and buy the cuts of meat you enjoy. After you've eaten the steak and roasts you finish up with a mountain of mince and sausages. Father in law was a sheep and beef farmer, I asked him what we should do with the land.  Quick as a flash he said mow it !!
So we did. Like you Tony I enjoyed sitting on a mower mowing it 

Sounds like you're mate had the greatest send off. How grand to have so many friends and family there telling stories and having a laugh, a true celebration of a life well lived.

[grog]

Stick with the Fergie Tony. Cows are great animals but can cost if they get sick. I had a Jersey called Sally when i was really little, she was a great companion.

[GSXKING]

Greg I'm a Buddhist and I like to think of something similar to Valhalla for the meeting up process after we pass. Riding every day, beers forever and no hangover.
I don't think I'll ever die in battle lol but reincarnation Buddhism wise means you come back not necessarily in human form.

[KiwiCol]

Well, these are "random non-bike pic's", so guess they go here then.

It's been quite reasonable here the last few days, so thought instead of taking the bike out, I'll take the boat for a spin & put some cray pots (lobster pots) in for an overnight soak.  I didn't take pic's but I've grabbed some stills off the video.

Leaving the Westpot Marina Basin




In the river heading to the bar.




Actually on the bar heading inward




In the river heading back to the dock.




Hope to get some crays tonight, will post a pic if I'm in luck.

[Kiwifruit]

Did you take your seasick pills Captain, looks rough...... 

[KiwiCol]

It was flat as Col, then the wind came up a bit & put a wee chop on the surface, wind was lifting the spray & covering the windscreen. 

Been boating for about 40+ years now, no seasick pills needed.

[Hooli]

Someone change Col's forum rank to Captain Ahab 

[KiwiCol]

dun

[Mr Gee]

Lundy Island from the deck of the P.S. Waverley. The last sea going paddle steamer.

Disembarking, at Porthcawl

[Hooli]

I need to sort out a trip on the Waverley, she is a beauty.

[KiwiCol]

Well, not much luck overnight, just the 1 keeper cray, still, 1 is better than none.