Yesterday was one of those pot lid days. You know the ones. When the clouds hang heavy and grey right above your head.. all day long.. but nothing terribly much happens in the meterological arena, just a lot of pot lid above your head. 
It was cold but not too cold. Windy but no more than the usual. The morning was very icy, I got out the Swedish sprigged boots so my jetlagged bum did not hit the ground.
Here is Lady Astor. She has a rather a horsey look I think. Her belt is very wide and her hocks are white. She is a gentle soul. Not at all as radical as her namesake. But still moves with dignity and breeding. A lovely cow. 
Sheila bit my hand yesterday. Through my gloves. Drew blood actually, just a little, she was quite snarly. I think she got a fright when I appeared instead of Jake. She does not like change. She settled back down immediately. But it is a good reminder that these big animals need quiet slow movements – they can be dangerous. 
Good morning. I was asked last week, by someone with a vested interest in the answer (more on that soon), what was my favourite post. As opposed to The Most Read post which is this one. (all about steaming eggs!). So here is a question for you. Maybe you can help me. Which is YOUR favourite post? What pops into your mind first. From any year.. I need help .. I simply cannot make up my mind.
I hope you all have a lovely day.
Your friend back home on the farm,
celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
110 responses to “Lady Astor”
Too difficult to choose a single post. I know my “most read post” isn’t my favorite.
Your trip to the wedding was grand.
Best, Ruth in Pittsburgh
Good morning Ruth. How is the weather over there?. I am so glad you were able to come to New Zealand with me.. Choosing a favourite or even three favourites as proving to be a tough challenge for me too! c
Oh dear, naughty Sheila! Maybe she wasn’t quite awake. Lady Astor definitely looks like a horse 😉
She has that lovely upper class jaw don’t you think? Bet she has a horsy laugh when she gets going too! Morning Mad! c
Ha ha – maybe she should be called Camilla 😉
Lady Camilla, please.
you guys are brilliant (laugh!).. c
Pigs must have very short memories. Your feelings must have been hurt, as well as your skin.
My favourite post (that I can brngt to mind immediately) is when you first discovered the Nanny qualities of Boo – in fact any post of Boo with a baby animals would qualify.
Windows did some updates on my laptop, since when I can’t access the internet, or print by connecting the printer lead. So I have had to revert to steam radio – ie the ancient, slow, sit-up-and-beg PC. Woe is me.
Love,
ViV xox
Oh no woe is you! I cannot print from my email anymore.. could this be a smililar problem? I might have to get in my computer man. I will look for that post, the one when I brought marmalade home in a cardboard box! thank you Viv.. c
That is my favourite too. In fact Fostering Boo is worth a book all on her own!
I was very touched by the posts with Ton and Dale, so this is very easy for me. https://thekitchensgarden.com/2012/06/26/the-long-awaited-day-the-old-codger-comes-home/
Keep your eye on Sheila. A pig who bites is a danger.
My mistake i think.. she will settle again, plus Poppy might be coming into heat and I had Tane right behind me.. one cannot be complacent around big animals.. Thank you for the link!.. c
This one. https://thekitchensgarden.com/2011/09/18/feeding-sugar-water-to-bees/ The images are exquisite. It’s the first post I ever read of yours, and clearly I have not forgotten it. It took me all of three minutes to find it because I could still see it in my head.
I agree to keep an eye on the big pig. A bite is a scary thing. I’d have thought she would have been able to smell it was you.
Lady Astor does have a very narrow head. Would that count off in the show ring? Was she from a line of show cows?
She is the mother in a breeding program, but not pure bred enough to show herself. I might take a shot of a few more so we can compare heads, it is an interesting thought. Thank you for the link.. I had forgotton about that one and those images are gorgeous aren’t they!.. are you going to the zoo today? how are my turtles?. c
There’s a new one for all to admire. Post with pics soon.
wonderful
My favourite post is the one where you brought the baby Tima home on your lap. It was probably the very last time she ever behaved herself… I’m so sorry you and Sheila both had a fright, she because she was startled and you because your friend forgot herself for moment. Oh, and I also loved your first soapmaking post.
Thank you kate, funny really that Tima was small enough to fit in my lap.. she is quite the lard arse now!! c
Percy is a lard bucket too, just today when I was giving him a good scratch I thought if I tried to hold him on my lap I’d have no more circulation in my legs!
Poor Sheila she must have been so scared..she did not mean to bite, give her a cuddle and all is forgiven. Of course it could be that she is cross because you went and left her. I have heard the when animal owners go away, say for holiday, their aniamls are quite huffy and refuse to be petted …sort of sulking I suppose….
You are right Lady Astor does have a sort of horsey look, I think it is her eyes, they look calm and gentle like horses do. But a beautiful cow , none the less…..
It must be great to be home again, even though you miss your family so far away, but you have plenty here to keep you busy and out of mischief…
As for best post…that is just not possible to choose just one…so I would say none or all….
My small dog pouts if I leave him alone too long, especially if I come home smelling of a strange dog! Little brat won’t even look at me. I can’t believe that Sheila’s reaction was intentional, more of a ‘knee jerk’ I would say.
I think so too, she just got a fright.. Sheila is the gentlest of pigs.. c
Seems that Sheila has forgiven Miss C , dogs and cats can gdt really sulky, so can pet birds..much like us if we are left alone
Good morning, so good to be back on the Farmy again. Too many to pick a single one! Laura
PS; Chat with a Swine Herd https://thekitchensgarden.com/2012/03/31/secrets-and-a-chat-with-a-swine-herd/
I still think this is the funniest post you ever wrote. 🙂 Laura
you are so clever! I was googling all kinds of words trying to find this exact post!c
I’m with Laura…I love the Chat with a Swine Herd!
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Boo tending the kittens!
Making Lasagna, Mama’s wool, how we met our John, Mia’s ordeal….Oh my, I could never choose one. Life is a story, not a moment.
https://thekitchensgarden.com/2011/08/24/old-route-66-service-stations-should-have-served-mamas-lasagna/.. interesting marme.. that is one of Our Johns favourites too! thank you.. c
No biting, Sheila!
I love all of your posts, I don’t think I could choose just one. Wonder if Sheila gave you a little nibble to let you know she doesn’t like your traveling? Ha Lady Aster is very pretty.
I would have to say the post about of the story or you and John. So sweet. Sheila was being naughty, Wasn’t she? I suspect she was just letting you know that she needed to be eased into having you back again on the farm. Welcome home, dear Ce. Thanks for all the lovely posts while you were away. It was like we were with you. 🙂
you certainly were.. I am the last lonely person on the planet!.. have a great day beth ann.. c
I just noticed all the typos in my comment! Ye gads! Must not comment using phone with no contacts in!!!!
I never noticed the typos at all.. not to worry darling girl.. c
“Queenie Plays Possum” because I love Herefords and I hate when mine lay out like that, too, because I then have to call to them to make sure they are okay. Then, I feel guilty for waking a mother-to-be from a needed nap! 😉
She was a big round girl wasn’t she, sad that she will not breed and will be rehomed, but I am looking to buy a couple of hereford heifer calves in the spring, any ideas? c
Among my favorites are: the story of Sam in the tree, when you wept in the laundry basket, and when you cooked with the old folks in the home.
I agree… Also, the one about your time with the nuns in Auckland – waiting for the birth of your first son.
Choosing a favourite post is like choosing a favourite child (or cat in my case), impossible!
XO
It is a bit like choosing a favourite child isn’t it.. And we have such a big family!! . c
Yes, that one too!