Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Some of you already know that a young couple from Solihull are coming to look at the eglus today which is pretty cool. However I'm really really nervous that I'll forget something important, not be able to answer their questions, the chickens will peck them, I'll forget to give them a box of eggs, and overall out them off chickens forever. The garden is really boggy, because we've had really bad rain overnight, and the wind has knocked bits over, the netting looks straggled and the bark area is all dug up. I'll let you know how it goes, Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Martin, you will be TERRIFIC ! No doubt about it! If anyone can give them the feeling that chicken keeping is fun and rewarding, it's you! Have a great time, enjoy the visit and let us all know how it went. I've done it twice now and was so nervous but enjoyed it and I don't think I put either of them off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Thanks for that Kate, I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Hope it all goes OK for you Martin, I was very nervous when some people viewed my Eglu but once you get talking about chickens your nerves will disappear honest ........Good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Martin, I felt just the same before my first visitors. Just be yourself, and remember all you have to do is talk about one of your favourite subjects. (Was going to say the favourite, but wasn't sure where that left Villa ) In fact, you don't need to say much, the chickens will soon take over. Then, all you need do is ask any questions, and you'll def. know the answers. Let your natural enthusiasm rub off on them, and they'll be sure to enjoy their viewing and feel positive about Eglus and hens, whether or not they do take the plunge. Enjoy the opportunity, Martin, hope it goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 I think Villa would come first Sheila! It's been and gone now, was about 40minutes but it seemed really quick. They seemed really positive about the eglu and they are thinking of gettting one in January! Although I was nervous when the doorbell rang, I soon was off on one all about eglus and chickens, and they thought they were cute, even though covered in mud. I also noticed today that Carly has one less toe than she should have. I've never picked up on this before, and I'd hate to think she lost it whilst with me. Thumbs up. Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Well done martin.............. I wonder were Carly's toe went....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Glad it all went well Did you give them any guidance on eglu colour??? I trust you didnt tell them about how mad we all are on the forum - that could have put them off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Glad it all went well Did you give them any guidance on eglu colour??? I trust you didnt tell them about how mad we all are on the forum - that could have put them off Thanks They had their minds set on green. I did tell them about you, and they said they had looked around but not joined up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 I did tell them about you, and they said they had looked around but not joined up! Why does that not surprise me! I have that effect on a lot of people i meet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Martin - I had to put up with you and I'm still here I'm glad to hear it all went well - and I'm glad they weren't visiting me, we've had an horrendous night and have only just got power back since 4am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 Martin - I had to put up with you and I'm still here I'm glad to hear it all went well - and I'm glad they weren't visiting me, we've had an horrendous night and have only just got power back since 4am. - sounds bad, did the meat start defrosting. I sent you a pm yesterday aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted December 3, 2006 Share Posted December 3, 2006 Martin it's really easy. Just be yourself. You'll sell it I've done a few now and I just tell people what I love about it and let the girls do the rest of the talking BBxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 3, 2006 Author Share Posted December 3, 2006 I think I did Buff, it went really well thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Glad to hear it went well Martin I am sure that you did a great selling job to them. I have thoroughly enjoyed the Eglu visits I have done - one lovely lady wanted to take it all apart and put it back together again to check that she'd be able to do it - great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 one lovely lady wanted to take it all apart and put it back together again to check that she'd be able to do it - great idea! We had a lovely young lad who wanted to take apart an Eglu and wash it!!!! - thank you Martin (they need washing again now though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Martin - I had to put up with you and I'm still here I'm glad to hear it all went well - and I'm glad they weren't visiting me, we've had an horrendous night and have only just got power back since 4am. - sounds bad, did the meat start defrosting. I sent you a pm yesterday aswell! - sorry Martin - I missed it. I will reply now Must be because it was a singular PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 4, 2006 Author Share Posted December 4, 2006 one lovely lady wanted to take it all apart and put it back together again to check that she'd be able to do it - great idea! We had a lovely young lad who wanted to take apart an Eglu and wash it!!!! - thank you Martin (they need washing again now though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 - sorry Martin - I missed it. I will reply now Must be because it was a singular PM They usually travel in packs, don't they?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 5, 2006 Author Share Posted December 5, 2006 Yup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 Not last night though - only 3! I told Martin right at the beginning that I only had 15 minutes to catch up and he went off and did his coursework Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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