22-01-2018, 12:09 AM
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Its nice to have animals around you so you were so lucky to live with them on the farm.I like German Shepard's as well but your Bedlingtons are so cute.
I've always liked animals and my Mum told me that when I was 4 and she was pregnant with my sister people used to ask me if I wanted a little sister or brother. Mum said that I was adamant that I didn't want either but wanted a cow to keep in the attic.
22-01-2018, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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Lucky you having all those animals and birds around you on the farm Mups, it sounds like heaven 
It was Mags. My in-laws weren't animal people at all, and thoroughly disapproved of me.
They were all arable farmers till I arrived, and they never did approve of me. I suppose the more I was excluded and ignored, the more I turned to my animal friends.
I can't tell you what it did to me having to dispose of everything when we split up.
I hasten to add here, nothing was put to sleep, but it was a nightmare finding people I trusted to care for them.
I had bred them for generations, and knew everything so well.
When I moved to where I am now, it was the first time in 40-odd years that I'd had no birds. It felt so strange, but at least I've managed to keep my dogs - so I've got to keep going haven't I.
22-01-2018, 12:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mondays child
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Its nice to have animals around you so you were so lucky to live with them on the farm.I like German Shepard's as well but your Bedlingtons are so cute.
I've always liked animals and my Mum told me that when I was 4 and she was pregnant with my sister people used to ask me if I wanted a little sister or brother. Mum said that I was adamant that I didn't want either but wanted a cow to keep in the attic.
Thank you MC, and yes, the Beddies are cute, and cuddly, affectionate, and lovely personalities.
22-01-2018, 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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It was Mags. My in-laws weren't animal people at all, and thoroughly disapproved of me. They were all arable farmers till I arrived, and they never did approve of me. I suppose the more I was excluded and ignored, the more I turned to my animal friends.
I can't tell you what it did to me having to dispose of everything when we split up.
I hasten to add here, nothing was put to sleep, but it was a nightmare finding people I trusted to care for them.
I had bred them for generations, and knew everything so well.
When I moved to where I am now, it was the first time in 40-odd years that I'd had no birds. It felt so strange, but at least I've managed to keep my dogs - so I've got to keep going haven't I.
They sound like the in-laws from hell, treating you like that.I'm so pleased you have your 5 Beddies now .... far better company in my opinion
22-01-2018, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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That's very sad Mups, it must have been awful living in an atmosphere like that They sound like the in-laws from hell, treating you like that.I'm so pleased you have your 5 Beddies now .... far better company in my opinion ;-)
Yes, I don't think I would survive long if I had to come home to an empty house.
I'm getting a bit emotional now, silly old wotsit, so best call it a day.
See ya tomorrow all - and thanks for the kind comments. x
22-01-2018, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mups
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It was Mags. My in-laws weren't animal people at all, and thoroughly disapproved of me. They were all arable farmers till I arrived, and they never did approve of me. I suppose the more I was excluded and ignored, the more I turned to my animal friends.
I can't tell you what it did to me having to dispose of everything when we split up.
I hasten to add here, nothing was put to sleep, but it was a nightmare finding people I trusted to care for them.
I had bred them for generations, and knew everything so well.
When I moved to where I am now, it was the first time in 40-odd years that I'd had no birds. It felt so strange, but at least I've managed to keep my dogs - so I've got to keep going haven't I.
That must've been hell for you.
I completely understand the in-law thing.
With me, it's been the sisters-in-law, has been there from the get-go, and still going. I'm the misfit of the family here.
I don't give a damn what they think though, and actually feel sorry for them, in that they don't get the joy an animal can bring to your life. Their loss.
So, any more pics of your birds?!
22-01-2018, 08:43 AM
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I've never owned a dog not that I dislike them or anything it's just because I always worked cats seemed a better choice for me. I can't imagine a home without pets I get so much pleasure from mine. Your birds are lovely Mups how lucky you were to have them.
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