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Ahhh sir you may have heard similar mutterings I guess - looking forward to meeting you fine erm let’s use the word Gentlemen in September! will call and cough up deposit Wednesday atb Agriv8

10 mins to go - could they nick it ? - what a game ! Should be out for a 50th birthday but can not peel myself away

I asked if she could arrange for the house keeper to ask one of the staff to sort it. but If I was listening carefully The reply was something to do with procreation and travel ! Agriv8

It’s gone on the diary and Mrs Agriv8 has said yes while I had witnesses! happy to send part payment to cover deposit if you want to U2u details to send to ! Agriv8

Oh and more bad news as the water regulator has let our water companies pay hefty bonuses to bosses and the shareholders are now allowed to increase our bills which is going to push up cost of living and price indices! after years of doing nowt about the growing population! prices have risen on the weekly shop due to companies up prices to deal with ni increase. not sure what she thought would happen - no one would notice! Agriv8

Erm could someone let rach’ in accounts know that’s she messed up her spreadsheet- Bank of England just cut growth forecasts from 1.5 to .75 . all we need is trump to upset the markets a bit more and job will be well and truly knackered! Agriv8

Got as far as the dog going self employed - yes I got to this low point as well but a hand a crossed her bum after running in after seeing the bird she put up shot! not hard but there was a slight yelp more shock as the angry voice usually more than adequate. post more later

We have had an odd one. i predominantly beat but take the gun and stand as back gun for anything heading off our land at the beginning of the drives. Which was odd as the shoots to two sides have folded. One because the hall has been sold and the rewilding terrorists have taken over. One the land had been split and sold to different owners. The poults were delivered and a high percentage of cocks made up the numbers. Weather I managed to stay dry . The heavy snow and ice was a hard one and made a mess of the bogs toes . Shooting I took out what ever was at the front of the cab but predominantly my 535 sport/trap gun as I have been clay shooting with it an 24g carts due to some old age aches and pains in my shoulder. The 16 bore did some miles on grey squirrel control plus pigeons, magpies etc ( protected ground nesting birds are in the area ). i shot at 3 pheasants all year a mixture of unlucky stand or choosing to walk instead of standing. But I take solace in the birds that we ( the mad spaniel and I ) did put up were the sort that challenged even the best guns and this lead on to some heated debate in the pub of who slowed it down for who. i was asked to work the dog more this year the woods had heavy cover due to the mild weather and a lot of the older beaters have lost dogs and are of that age where they have decided they have not got the Energy or health to train a new one and certainly not fight their way through brambles. The other reason was the cocks and the heavy cover meant they were sitting tight certainly on the first 3 shoots of the season . The duck pond at the back of the hall has been drained so there was also no duck drive this year something I would always stand and seemed to pick something off. I was invited out on the last walk round day on Friday the 31st again more the dog than my shooting prowess but again she put a good few birds over the other two guns. i have been invited to pay in and join the syndicate my father still beats with us ( taps in ) and has whispered in a few ears that he want to buy me a peg while he is still able to witness my lack of shooting prowess. My youngest did not manage to come beating with me due to school and football commitments but the days he did he helped his grandad and other so fingers crossed will want to spend more time with us next year. But in complete honesty I have enjoyed the season more than most the dog has worked really well she’s had her moments but with each season it’s more about the crack because people like my dad and his beating friends probably only have a few seasons left . Would I have changed my decision to walk knowing that we would be thin on birds by the time I was invited to stand again possibly. looking forward to next year and back down my mates farm pitting my whits against a few magpies before laming / nesting season . Quite a few greys as well that need reducing before the leaf cover returns. As for over sentimental I think we all are . as the reality of the 5:30 am alarm clock on Saturday morning was a both unwelcome but meant a day of indulgence Agriv8 The old man and his beating freind of 60 years who I have grown up with beating alongside

If I was in the market a 535 sl adjustable would be on my to try list. the laminate is far denser than the more normal wood which is a real benefit around the ejector springs ! I like the look of them but some struggle with being different. Agriv8

She’s chewing a wasp if you ask me !

Oh ps I trust there will be some constructive criticism and a little bit of taking the piddle . carry on the PW ethos! Agriv8

Work permitting I am up for bringing the team average down ! just setting the expectations of usual score around 38 / 50 on the more difficult stands conniston would be great to put some faces to the upper echelons of the pigeon watch massive Agriv8

Sorry but I doubt I could even conduct a conversation talk with the grating voice! And besides 4 million I recon Ditchy would do it for 4 quid in the back of an Austin van and treat her to a fish supper when he dropped her home. Agriv8

Don’t tell Ditchy he’s got a bit of a crush on her ! Agriv8 Title of Champagne Socialists could be applied to a large segment of current government!

And when we stop them they expelled go under ground for a few years and stab some poor lasses enjoying themselves at a Taylor swift dance event. my heartbreak for some parents looking at an empty bed this evening tragic! Agriv8