Tag Archives: Reflections

Show Us Wot You Got

Posted on July 11, 2020 by charliecountryboy

“Bring her to Thornton-Le- Dale,’ said the big brusque North Yorkshire farmer as he slapped Crystal on the rump. Any other site and you may be wondering exactly what I mean? This particular Crystal was a 300-kilo heifer who my … Continue reading →

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A Rat, A Pea Man and a Bit of A.I.

Posted on July 4, 2020 by charliecountryboy

Five am, the sun rises over the cornfield and the last thing you need to see is a drowned rat in a cattle trough. But hey ho, it happens. As I fished the rat corpse out of the trough I … Continue reading →

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Clouds, Kids, Love and Soul

Posted on June 13, 2020 by charliecountryboy

The mournful clouds oppress my soul. Of course, we have to presume: A- I have a soul and B – If I have, could it be oppressed. But it’s better than saying, ‘I’m sick of the rain,’ isn’t it? I … Continue reading →

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