stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Sat reading when the phone rings, its a landowner I didn't know, said he'd been given my number by another landowner. The usual conversation took place, and I was given my destination So me and the dog set off to have a look. It was a bright frosty sunny morning, so some gear was thrown in the van just in case I fancied a go, you know how it goes if you don't, you stand there wishing you had a hand full of nets in one pocket and a ferret in the other Turns out to be a quite rough looking patchy hedge, the landowner told me he wants the rabbits thinned so he can replant a mixed hedge with wildlife in mind. Which should turn out ok when it takes off, as there are Waxwings and the usual mix of thrushes, Redwings and Feildfares are all present here, not in great numbers, but if this hedge takes off it could be a right little haven for them, and add some thing visual to future ferreting trips. This is the hedge, whats left of it. After a quick shit and a warm up, the dog got her head down and started to mark, these are the sort of holes I like here to pick out, the ones where while your stood looking at your set nets, the rabbits sneak out and do one, always makes me sigh when one rabbit bolts, the dog takes off after it, and two more fuckers dart off in the other direction Dog waiting for slow coach to set the nets Nets set, ferret in, dog on guard. Dog see's a twitch and get ready for a smash and grab To cut a long story short, we did three small'ish warrens along the hedge just to see what was about, with a view to coming back with more hands to set nets and stretch necks. We ended the morning with 8, the dog had a good few runs, I had a good walk, and ended up with more permission, just have to clear this hedge and get the paper work signed, and the jobs a good'un This is my 3 year old sandy jill inspecting her handy work. Dog grabbing a few rays while I pack up, its a dogs life or what. End of day pic, team shot. 12 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 looks like a fine mornings work, did you go for a round of golf afterwards Quote Link to post
falcongit 242 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 nice one mate a good few there,and that's not a golf trolley its a grannies trolley Paulus hes at that age atb symon 1 Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 nice one mate a good few there,and that's not a golf trolley its a grannies trolley Paulus hes at that age atb symon it was the lack of the roy cropper bag that confused me Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 looks like a fine mornings work, did you go for a round of golf afterwards Golf is for armchair hunters F**kin long walk round that feild, no way to drive there since I dumped the 4x4 Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 nice one mate a good few there,and that's not a golf trolley its a grannies trolley Paulus hes at that age atb symon You've seen the trolley before mate, its yours, your Mrs lent me it, but she wouldn't let me have the bag that went with it because she was taking you shopping this morning to Tesco's Quote Link to post
ArchieHood 3,692 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 looks like a fine mornings work, did you go for a round of golf afterwards or were you off grocery shopping............ Nice little excursion Stealthy...... 1 Quote Link to post
seanc 201 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Nice one mate Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 looks like a fine mornings work, did you go for a round of golf afterwards or were you off grocery shopping............ Nice little excursion Stealthy...... Wild shopping Arch Quote Link to post
The one 8,475 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Always nice when they phone you proves your farmers happy and you can do a good job Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Always nice when they phone you proves your farmers happy and you can do a good job I'll second that, more so after you deal with a few moaners over the years, like receiving a medal Quote Link to post
NEWKID 27,143 Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Good write up and pics mate..... loving the trolley too Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Good write up and pics mate..... loving the trolley too Couldn't find a pack horse to come with me that didn't have a hangover, it could well become a new member of my team, and it doesn't rattle on all day 1 Quote Link to post
falcongit 242 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Good write up and pics mate..... loving the trolley too Couldn't find a pack horse to come with me that didn't have a hangover, it could well become a new member of my team, and it doesn't rattle on all day why was your missis on the piss last night symon 1 Quote Link to post
GreyRake 108 Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 Not a bad score for just looking around a new permission haha Quote Link to post
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