Valkyrie Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I liked him in Fork to Fork - brilliant programme. I did like it when he turned around and told his children off while they were bouncing on a trampoline and yelling in the background! Oh he's so normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I really like Monty and have enjoyed his previous gardening type programmes - this series has really irritated me ......even I'm going off him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 She really isn't helping herself is she? I'm with Liz, the alpacas looked dirty and had bits of mud on them at the show, they didn't look like they were ready for all the judging but the way they were acting either. "Farming isn't just about sitting on a tractor and hoeing and ploughing." Why didn't she sell some of the land off, or even rent it as grazing to someone, then at least it would be being used and someone else could have a bit of their 'dream farm'. - I'd buy it and have some sheep and goats ... and obviously chickens Journalists can slant anything to make something look one way - not surprised by the septic tank with the way she said she'd put the planning aside and do what is right for her and the business. I like Monty but think George off the Warborne Farm programme would be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I felt sorry for her parents - how many of us get a parental handout to help buy 14 acres? I bet that represented a huge amount of hard work for them, but she never seemed to appreciate the obligation to make it work for them and their investment. Monty has just started on another programme about crafts - I would think this is closer to his natural talents, lets see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hey Lewis, did you see the pygmy goat kids in the previous week's programme? Shall we club together and get some?... they'll be the same size as Ruby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I know The golden + black one! They were so cute I'll go half'sies with you .... maybe Lesley wants to house them for us? Being halfway between us and all 'Mini Kid' at the farm was probably smaller than that when he was born at the farm, we didn't think he'd live for a few weeks and were bottle feeding him + he lived by the aga ... but you'd never believe it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 You should have heard mum ranting about Monty not pointing out that they shouldn't be building - and having lunch on the verandah too! So I showed her the postings on here. She agreed with Lesley and then went on about not knowing what the plants were and she had no intention of wanting to find out - and surprisingly mum said she's such a TOWNIE! Which is pretty strong for her! Now there are townies that refuse to embrace the country life and there are townies (like OH) who are really bumkins at heart. Mum also didn't like her dismissing "the hecklers" as "mum can deal with that" - her poor mum. I did think that her parents were equally clueless because I would have said "you can't build without planning permission" and someone had to pay for the cabin and I would think that would be the parents. Even defiant at the end - I'm going to do exactly as I please! I wonder if she ever poo picked, because while alpacas do indeed have their own loo spot - it needs to be collected (and very good manure it is too so I've heard). I can't see her going down there with a shovel and wheelbarrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I can't see her going down there with a shovel and wheelbarrow. ....and in her short skirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Bending over! Lets hope its not windy - chilled bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovemarmite Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 I thought she came over as a spoilt brat!!. but i did love the alpacas..... i want some...... we went on holiday last year where tehy had some and they are lovely, had to go and say hello every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I watched the first program of this and haven't watched it since. Didn't like it at all. Especially, as many of you have said, how Monty is dishing out advice about what animals to keep etc. when he probably doesn't really have a clue! I think it's a bit of joke really I also thought the woman who wanted to make wool duvets was stupid She had a good idea, I'll give her that. But then she went off, made the labels and designed the packaging yet had absolutely no idea about the product, how it was to be made, pricing etc. Oh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 To be fair, Tom the people with the duvet idea were willing to learn, are up and running and the website looks quite good. Woollen duvets are wonderful to sleep under and I wish them luck. The woman with the Alpacas, on the other hand, is a different kettle of camelids and Monty does himself no good at all in that episode. It was obvious from the outset that all she was interested in was the resale value of her stock. Luckily she got a very sharp awakening at the show where she justly failed to win a ticket. I don't suppose for a minute that Monty is responsible for any advice on husbandry. The programme's producers will have themselves quite adequately covered by employing professional advisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'm just about ready to give up on this series.. 23 minutes in to this evenings episode and they havent done anything yet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Maybe they are keeping the success till last?? Tricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HENthusiastic Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 groaaaaan. This series is driving me insane but I cant stop watching it. Mainly becasue I get so of all the people with all the lovely land and then so when the people take it so for granted. I agree, alpaca woman appeared to me to be seeing pound signs in her field, not the adorable, enchanting, beautiful, sensitive wonderfully magical creatures that alpacas are. Oh I'm just so of people with their own land. But I am so so so lucky to have my rented field and my alpaca boys, and chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Where did they find all these people???? - I know tonights man had his problems but no-one seems to have any enthusiasm for anything They have all the expertise, help and contacts handed to them on a plate and can't be bothered to make the most of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 You're right there Lesley. But I can't comment on the latest programme - haven't seen it yet. After Reddy's comment I'm not sure I want to, but like Henny I am strangely drawn to it however I feel. But then again perhaps it is the positive thinking that there must be a better one down the line, although these are people who supposedly "need" help. And here we have the word "need" is not quite the same as "want" and if they don't like the advice given they ignore it and do what they "want". Grrrr jumps off soapbox - gosh I'm ranting already and I haven't watched it yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I caught a couple of them on watch again and only the couple (can't remember their names) living back where the chap grew up, had any drive or plans. I'm getting sick of it despite it being presented by my favourite posh totty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Last night they were asking for volunteers for the next series I'd be amazed if there was a next series, this one is such a wasted opportunity, its mostly Pie in the Sky Farm. I can't believe they haven't found more dedicated people, most of this lot are just playing at it. And despite myself I keep watching it....aaahhhh, especially as next week is in Kent so I feel duty bound to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Next weeks looks potentially interesting, a different type of farming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well, I'd volunteer for the next series, but I'd have to have the land and money to start with! So, if they were to buy it for me.... I KNOW, it's not going to happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 I'd volunteer but sadly am obliged to work till I am 102 to afford it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Tasha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well the lady was likeable. I liked her labels too. But my goodness, I think she had a bit too much on her plate to cope with anything else! And I rather liked the bit where Monty was amazed that the bloke turned down the offer of buying some cows - when he knew they were struggling with money problems! Er we have no money. But you should buy lots of cattle. Arghhhhhh! As for the pear tree . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Well the lady was likeable. I liked her labels too. But my goodness, I think she had a bit too much on her plate to cope with anything else! And I rather liked the bit where Monty was amazed that the bloke turned down the offer of buying some cows - when he knew they were struggling with money problems! Er we have no money. But you should buy lots of cattle. Arghhhhhh! As for the pear tree . . . I agree about the lady, she seemed lovely, but had a lot on her plate. How on earth she could put up with her husband I have no idea! I could understand the fact that they didn't take the cows on straight away-it would have been a huge step to have gone from a 1 day taster course to taking home animals which you would then be responsible for! I think what annoyed Monty more was that when he'd come back the guy had done nothing! The pear tree was at least a start I suppose...but everything takes time, and you're hardly going to start digging huge holes for trees when pregnant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
