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16 October 2014

Tails from an Island


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Apologies

.. for that rather lucid last post. As you might imagine it wasn't me at all but Jeremy who has been visiting me at my little pad for a few days - and he is somewhat green in his views. Not that I don't agree mind you, I just don't understand it!
Anyway, I notice on my travials in the island that the village near the 'road that goes nowhere' sort of place is having a fete soon. On the beach of Garry's I'm led to believe - although I don't actually know who Garry is. Anyway, it should be just so much fun - the poster says they have sheep racing. Imagine that? Is it a local custom since there is no racecourse? Who are the local trainers? I'm just so excited - I may just search out my shooting stick and all just to get into the swing of it.
Bank Holiday Monday August 6th it is - just in case you fancy the idea as much as I do. I shall be pootling over in the bus - please note Jeremy.
Toodle doo
Alpinia
Posted on Tails from an Island at 21:38

Comments

Sheep racing is easily organised round here. Just walk around the carrying a bucket to start an event spontaneously.

Annie B from Ness


Are you sure it WAS "racing" and not some Welsh-influenced sheep-related activity?

Flying Cat from just making a suggestion




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