tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post8521949512694737774..comments2024-03-19T00:13:22.599+00:00Comments on LETTERS FROM SHEPPEY: CountryfileDerek Faulknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-28829037696414081872015-12-24T05:30:32.819+00:002015-12-24T05:30:32.819+00:00Pat, Adam's contribution in the programme is b...Pat, Adam's contribution in the programme is by far the best part.<br />Dylan, Your last paragraph is correct and that's why we have the lightweight programme that it's become. I read a book all about Jack Hargreave's life earlier this year and he was quite a character and to a degree nothing like the person that you saw on the screen.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-62421008160272118502015-12-23T20:56:38.969+00:002015-12-23T20:56:38.969+00:00Derek - as I recall, the demise of "Out of To...Derek - as I recall, the demise of "Out of Town" was due, in part, to the fact that Jack Hargreaves did show the other side of the cosy picture. I well remember the pheasant shooting, pike angling and, on one program, how the old Kent bird catchers were able to lure migrating Sky Larks with a contraption which used rotating mirrors to replicate open water - these birds being captured to supply ingredients for Lark's tongue pie of Mrs Beeton fame!<br />I can't see the modern day t/v license payer putting up with vermin control - be that fox, rat, squirrel and/or corvid as part of an, entertainment based, daily television show?<br />Nice post - plenty to think about - DylDylan Wrathallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285181139467170047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-13969191402622549622015-12-23T20:19:58.403+00:002015-12-23T20:19:58.403+00:00Those cygnets look in really good health Derek - t...Those cygnets look in really good health Derek - there has certainly been enough water about for them. Agree about Country File. We do always watch it and like most parts of it. We are interested in rare breeds so always enjoy Adam's contribution - and he is a real countryman, as is Matt, who I believe comes from a farming family in Northumberland. But I suppose they are trying to cater for all sorts. Happy Christmas to you.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-70471252600965269822015-12-23T19:44:09.350+00:002015-12-23T19:44:09.350+00:00Jack Hargreaves - proper countryman...Jack Hargreaves - proper countryman...Steve Galehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459545933323958452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-91214637670636443552015-12-23T16:33:13.077+00:002015-12-23T16:33:13.077+00:00Thanks Marc, same to you.
One thing's for sure...Thanks Marc, same to you.<br />One thing's for sure, I don't think we're expecting to have to face what the poor sods up north are.Derek Faulknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140363868104172311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6367416329197066280.post-34892405524843743622015-12-23T15:42:42.117+00:002015-12-23T15:42:42.117+00:00As you say, it was great to be out today in the su...As you say, it was great to be out today in the sunshine. I think we are going to pay the price though by the looks of it in the next few days. Thats a good number of White fronts on Sheppey. Hopefully a few will wander towards Reculver soon!! Have a good Christmas Derek, all the best.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.com