Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Has anyone else been watching this series on Discovery thing-y-me wotsit on sky? Does anyone else find the couple just a little TOO smug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Don't have sky but bet I'd like it!! Tell me more! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I've been watching it and think their farm is beautiful! The wood and the stream.....all fab! Can't wait to see how it all turns out as they're getting their chickens next week ! He is really annoying, Mel! I do agree there!! I was quite glad when his tree stump pulling device didn't work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 This couple (both scientists) sold their house in Bristol and bought a farm house with 47 acres in West Wales He still works part time on a consultancy basis and she designs and makes rather gorgeous wedding dresses - so not completely self sufficient! they get a lot of help from their neighbours but there is a lot of making their own wood worm treatment becuase they are scientists, building their own solid wood kitchen cabinets from their own wood (last night he made a sink unit saying if he had bought something similar, hand made and bespoke the unit would cost him £1200 and this was "free" (didnt mention the brand new circular saw and tennon and mortice joint maker he'd bought which probably retail for £1500.....) and last night they were clearing out the old cow troughs (cast iron baths) and putting in new water supplied. He stood there saying what they were going to do whilst shee (8 months pregnant) bailed out the bath and cleared out the bath They are making room in an old chicken shed for new chooks and have put straw in the mangers for the nesting box (no perches or ladders to the boxes thought...........) Its lovely seeing everything but they are just a little smug for me. Dont know why they seem perfectly pleasant. Perhaps its just the green eyed monster getting in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 No, I agree with you Mel - they are just a little too smug. I do enjoy watching it though - haven't watched this week's yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 *phew* I thought it was just me and Paul It has made us realise that perhaps 47 acres may be just a bit too much.......... (but hands up who wants piglets now!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 We've both been saying the same, Mel. LSH keeps getting annoyed at all the equipment they just happen to have to hand but I do like being able to have a nosey round the house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Not sure with the rough walls behind the toilet in the bathroom - however perfect he may be I bet he still cant aim straight and I am not sure I would want a rough stone wall that might trap the dirt and germs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 ....and spiders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Louise Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Don't have sky Piglets are lovely but remember - they grow into pigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 and bacon sandwiches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I don't like bacon I can eat squished pig (sausages) but really don't like sliced pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 squished pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 We always talk about meat in terms of the animal it used to be and its serving state I don't know why we just do So I eat sliced chicken and cow but not pig or sheep - see simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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motherhen Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Anyone know which Discovery channel and when it is on - I can't find it on the totally infuriating Sky A-Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Channel 250 Discovery Real Time - 9pm and 9.30pm on Wednesdays (I think it is also repeated on Saturdays) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherhen Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Thank you 8 and 8.30pm on Sats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
