Done & Dusted

[toolebox 1,613]

 My life of chasing the coney is drawing to a close. I am aware my time has come and gone. A new chap has been employed to cover the area I've worked for the last 26 years. To be truthful, this has proved much harder than I first thought. I feel a sense of great sadness, all that remains is to wind down the pack, some have already gone, gifted to the new fella to make his start easier, and sell up while the market is good. I know it's the right thing to do, I will spend the next month showing the new fella Mark all the hot spots. Sadly, I won't keep another ferret nor dog, that is going to be the hardest step, but we are looking forward to a new beginning. I have loved my time in the country, my life out here, but I've got to consider my wife, she selflessly followed me out, now it's her turn, she would like to be only a few minutes away from our grandkids so we plan to sell up and move back to town. We have also decided on a plan which gives us both what we are looking for in our new life, for my part I will travel away within New Zealand and overseas following my second love, one of fishing, the adventures are unlimited till I kick the cardboard box, held on ice, no embalming for a day then into the fire before I start to smell, cooker set on high and then my dust can be spread around the base of a big old tree somewhere out this way, then all will be done and dusted.

Edited April 12 by toolebox

[Luckee legs 508]

  On 10/04/2025 at 23:29, toolebox said:

 My life of chasing the coney drawn to a close. I am aware my time has come and gone. A new chap has been employed to cover the area I've worked for the last 26 years. To be truthful, this has proved much harder than I first thought. I feel a sense of great sadness, all that remains is to wind down the pack, some have already gone, gifted to the new fella to make his start easier, and sell up while the market is good. I know it's the right thing to do, I will spend the next month showing the new fella Mark all the hot spots. Sadly, I won't keep another ferret nor dog, that is going to be the hardest step, but we are looking forward to a new beginning. I have loved my time in the country, my life out here, but I've got to consider my wife, she selflessly followed me out, now it's her turn, she would like to be only a few minutes away from our grandkids so we plan to sell up and move back to town. We have also decided on a plan which gives us both what we are looking for in our new life, for my part I will travel away within New Zealand and overseas following my second love, one of fishing, the adventures are unlimited till I kick the cardboard box, held on ice, no embalming for a day then into the fire before I start to smell, cooker set on high and then my dust can be spread around the base of a big old tree somewhere out this way, then all will be done and dusted.

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Not surprised, im sure it's a tricky thing to stop. Best wishes for your move. 

[The drover 649]

Best a luck 

[OldPhil 5,897]

I understand...

Edited April 12 by OldPhil

[eastcoast 4,301]

  On 10/04/2025 at 23:29, toolebox said:

 My life of chasing the coney is drawing to a close. I am aware my time has come and gone. A new chap has been employed to cover the area I've worked for the last 26 years. To be truthful, this has proved much harder than I first thought. I feel a sense of great sadness, all that remains is to wind down the pack, some have already gone, gifted to the new fella to make his start easier, and sell up while the market is good. I know it's the right thing to do, I will spend the next month showing the new fella Mark all the hot spots. Sadly, I won't keep another ferret nor dog, that is going to be the hardest step, but we are looking forward to a new beginning. I have loved my time in the country, my life out here, but I've got to consider my wife, she selflessly followed me out, now it's her turn, she would like to be only a few minutes away from our grandkids so we plan to sell up and move back to town. We have also decided on a plan which gives us both what we are looking for in our new life, for my part I will travel away within New Zealand and overseas following my second love, one of fishing, the adventures are unlimited till I kick the cardboard box, held on ice, no embalming for a day then into the fire before I start to smell, cooker set on high and then my dust can be spread around the base of a big old tree somewhere out this way, then all will be done and dusted.

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So you wont keep another ferret or dog? That's what you think  Thank you for your interesting posts, always liked them. 

[harryshounds 1,301]

Ádh mór ort..... good luck.

[fireman 11,119]

  On 10/04/2025 at 23:29, toolebox said:

 My life of chasing the coney is drawing to a close. I am aware my time has come and gone. A new chap has been employed to cover the area I've worked for the last 26 years. To be truthful, this has proved much harder than I first thought. I feel a sense of great sadness, all that remains is to wind down the pack, some have already gone, gifted to the new fella to make his start easier, and sell up while the market is good. I know it's the right thing to do, I will spend the next month showing the new fella Mark all the hot spots. Sadly, I won't keep another ferret nor dog, that is going to be the hardest step, but we are looking forward to a new beginning. I have loved my time in the country, my life out here, but I've got to consider my wife, she selflessly followed me out, now it's her turn, she would like to be only a few minutes away from our grandkids so we plan to sell up and move back to town. We have also decided on a plan which gives us both what we are looking for in our new life, for my part I will travel away within New Zealand and overseas following my second love, one of fishing, the adventures are unlimited till I kick the cardboard box, held on ice, no embalming for a day then into the fire before I start to smell, cooker set on high and then my dust can be spread around the base of a big old tree somewhere out this way, then all will be done and dusted.

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The very best of luck to you both mate and keep up updated on yourself and what your up to and don't be a stranger to the site just because your not bashing bunnies any more....