The Lament of Cow 174

 The Thornton Beach Holiday Park sold on Tuesday to Hampshire Holiday Parks, which is Australian owned. It's a bit odd without Louise in the office. We both hope she enjoys her new life whatever she decides to do.

The good news is there were no injuries this week.

The cows in the district are all being painted with tail paint now as the mating season approaches. Below is a little story I wrote many years ago. It was read out on the Country Life programme, so that is my claim to fame ha ha.

The photo isn't necessarily cow 174, but what she may look like.

THE LAMENT OF COW 174

Dear Farmer,

Today you painted the base of my tail blue. Next month, when my herd sisters have rubbed it off, you will paint it pink. Then, the biggest indignity of all, the man with "the bull in the bag" will come, with his arm covered up to his armpit in a rubber glove, and do unspeakable things. Well, I mean to say, would you like it? I think not.

 I can remember my yearling year, when Boris and Ernest cavorted with me and my sister yearlings. Oh, but they are a couple of bulls! I see them in other paddocks with the new yearlings. I moo out to them, but they take no notice of me. I am either pregnant or they are too busy.

 At the end of the mating season, those cows lucky enough not to have cycled regularly, get a visit. It's not fair!

 So, my cow cocky friend, this is a warning. This year I'm not cycling at all. I shall shrug off all attempts to rub our my blue and pink stripes, because I want Ernest and I want him now!

 Yours Sincerely

Cow 174

 PS Down with dogs. Cows rule OK.