The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Did anyone catch this last night? I organised my chores around it; my grandparents had a smallholding at that time, so I remember some of the equipment. Phil's folks are retired farmers and slightly older than my parents, so they remember the equipment and practices clearly. Wasn't it wonderful? I shall make a point of plugging in the TV to watch this every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I missed it, busty chasing partridges around the garden in my PJ's! I still go back and visit the old farm my great grandad had. He was also the squire of the village and from what i was told he was a kind man. I have his old water barrel with his initials on somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I missed it, busty chasing partridges around the garden in my PJ's!I still go back and visit the old farm my great grandad had. He was also the squire of the village and from what i was told he was a kind man. I have his old water barrel with his initials on somewhere. tell me that you weren't racing around topless! It's on iplayer so you can catch up; I think there's an 8 part series - you'd love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I am looking forward to it - Sky+'d it last night. I will admit to finding the big dark haired chap rather yummy in a rough & ready way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 He's my favourite too Sarah... I like a man who's good with his hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Hes very Heathcliffish isnt he? I can envisage running cross t'moors with him after me - ok a girl can dream. Lily - why were you topless running after partridges - getting a nip in the air in the evenings for that sorta thing you know. Nearly vest weather again. (spot the Midland lass whose mum was a fan of vests) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 LBB's as much a fan of vests as we are Sarah, just the idea of her exposing her chests to the paddock and neighbours makes me laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 sorry I have laughed so much at this I have spent 10mins cleaning computer screen b4 OH sees it. back to the programme - there was some slapstick in it - the farm equipment on the shoulder which when swung round the blond one whose name I have forgotten ducked. Loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh i'm crying with laughter - i meant busy but auto-correct decided to say busty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Oh i'm crying with laughter - i meant busy but auto-correct decided to say busty. Just don't suggest it to OH; might give him ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Over on FB I run a page for Peter called 'Peter Ginn of Victorian/Edwardian/Wartime Farm/Tales From the Green Valley'. I met all three of them earlier this year & they are really lovely people who are passionate about their subject areas. The Book People have the book at £6.99 atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 *joined* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Just watched this on record - great but my favourite was Tales from the Green Valley . Probably because we used to do Stuart re enactment before the boys arrived and sort of knew Ruth and one of the other presenters, historian Stuart Peachey. Ruth is a lovely lady who is so knowledgable, generous and passionate about history. Spent a fantastic weekend at a multi period event where Ruth organised the dancing for the re enactors on the Saturday night - in full 17th cent dress I ended up dancing with a 'medieval monk', '18th cent Red coat' and 'Roman Legionnary' who was wearing a VERY short tunic! We really miss re-enacting and plan to return when the boys are a little more 'open fire/sharp weapons hanging around' savvy - history period yet to be decided tho drawn to Anglo Saxon (Regia Anglorum) as have had enough of corsets !!! Morwhellam Quay, where the Edwardian Farm was filmed, was fascinating; we spent the whole day there and there was loads to do. It was also very good value for money; if you happen to be in the vicinity its well worth a visit. Looking forward to the rest of the series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Do you do Kentwell? I'd love to take part in that, but distance prevents it at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I missed it sadly, as I went out to dinner with some friends. I will have to iplayer it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Sadly we neverdid Kentwell as we were both working long hours and it just didn't fit in ! We did spend a whole week at Ashby Castle (as in Ashby de la Zouche) and had a wonderful time - so relaxing and laid back and no rain (V. important from the 21st cent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I do love this forum! For some reason this programme had completely escaped my radar - off to rummage thro iplayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Went to school in Ashby de la zouche and spent many an hour in the local pubs -hic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Ali's Girls.......did venture into one but decided on offie visits to get us through the week - cider and small beer being very authentic! Getting back 'to thread' we all watched the wartine farm again this evening and it brought up lots of questions - many very valid and educational for ES aged nearly 8 going on 40. His real worry tho was how they were getting 1940's broadcasts through their radiogram!! No flies there, then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 There was times it was very Dad's army- ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
