Yesterday I had a wonderful time, once all the cleaning was done, and I went to see my friend Gill Lishman at Castley - www.Castleytreatments.co.uk - and had the most relaxing facial Ive ever had. So much so I almost nodded off.
What a contrast today was!! The shearers were back in town. This time Brad and James were joined by Steven Robinson, who has a sheep shearing and sheep showering busines, and its his trailer thats being used. Wonderful Amanda Douthwaite came to help and to wrap the wool. I was trying to keep a very low profile but ended up helping to push the sheep up the race as Chris had to go and rescue a sheep that had got itself stuck in some fencing. Quite why sheep do this I have no idea! There just didnt seem to be a chance to escape after that! Then Amanda had to go so as you can see I ended up being Chief Wrapper. Oh but it smells!! and the flies and the bug things that pester you are just awful.Well I think so anyway. These chaps just seem to get on with it. I managed to stay cheery but was so glad when the last sheep came through and we could stitch up the wool sacks.
We had a few walkers through this afternoon , some came close to have a look as they had never seen shearing before and were amazed how quick these chaps do the job and how quietly they go about it, slowly turning the sheep as they move the shears around the body,, no pulling or fuss. I think they make it look so easy, although I know its not.!!
So thats it for this year for the shearing, a job well done. All sheared, all packed and its ready to take away to Bradford to the Wool Board.
With all those hunky clippers around you -what is wrong with you girl ....and all that lanolin from the sheeps wool far better than any cream they will daub on you at the beauty parlour and it's free too !!
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