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Starting from number eleven there are five new photographs on the Photo Page.

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HI MR FARMER, HOPE IVE STIRRED A FEW MEMORIES OF WARM EVENINGS AND FISH AND CHIPS !!!! MARIE IN TAUNTON

THE LAND TRAIN AT MINEHEAD THAT RUNS FROM THE HOLIDAY CAMP TO THE HARBOUR. Marie

THE SLIPWAY MINEHEAD HARBOUR. Marie

THE HARBOUR. Marie

THE HARBOUR. Marie.

CANNONS LOOKING OVER THE HARBOUR AT MINEHEAD. Marie.

We were hoping to do a webcam with the Crown Estates in Scotland. Unfortunately it never happened and the equipment that we sent to them is being returned next week. In my telephone conversation with the Ranger at the location and my first contact, who with a promotion has moved to the Head Office we got talking about the possibility of doing a Golden Eagle. This year a platform is to be erected to encourage a nest site. It wont be this year that the Eagle will nest, if at all. If and when it does happen we will install a webcam at the location. The Ranger is to keep me updated with the site and I will let you know of any thing that happens.

Most years our drive is covered with thousands of Frog making their way to the Lakes to spawn. It normally happens from the middle of February into March. It is a nightmare trying to get in and out of the Farm as if we are not careful and move the Frogs out of the way some will get run over. Now that we have the gates installed at the entrance of the drive not so many will die from uninvited vehicles. With the camera that we installed last year down the drive overlooking the Lake and Reindeer Field we will be able to use it to see the Frogs.

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Starting from number eleven there are five new photographs on…

Starting from number eleven there are five new photographs on the Photo Page.

There are only on days photographs left.

HI MR FARMER, HOPE IVE STIRRED A FEW MEMORIES OF WARM EVENINGS AND FISH AND CHIPS !!!! MARIE IN TAUNTON

THE LAND TRAIN AT MINEHEAD THAT RUNS FROM THE HOLIDAY CAMP TO THE HARBOUR. Marie

THE SLIPWAY MINEHEAD HARBOUR. Marie

THE HARBOUR. Marie

THE HARBOUR. Marie.

CANNONS LOOKING OVER THE HARBOUR AT MINEHEAD. Marie.

We were hoping to do a webcam with the Crown Estates in Scotland. Unfortunately it never happened and the equipment that we sent to them is being returned next week. In my telephone conversation with the Ranger at the location and my first contact, who with a promotion has moved to the Head Office we got talking about the possibility of doing a Golden Eagle. This year a platform is to be erected to encourage a nest site. It wont be this year that the Eagle will nest, if at all. If and when it does happen we will install a webcam at the location. The Ranger is to keep me updated with the site and I will let you know of any thing that happens.

Most years our drive is covered with thousands of Frog making their way to the Lakes to spawn. It normally happens from the middle of February into March. It is a nightmare trying to get in and out of the Farm as if we are not careful and move the Frogs out of the way some will get run over. Now that we have the gates installed at the entrance of the drive not so many will die from uninvited vehicles. With the camera that we installed last year down the drive overlooking the Lake and Reindeer Field we will be able to use it to see the Frogs.

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I have put up five new photographs starting from the…

I have put up five new photographs starting from the sixth one down.

Hope you have a good Christmas and a Happy New year!!!! I am attaching a couple of photos the first is one that sue sent from her mobile it was taken at Pocklington show earlier this year can’t remember what type of bird it is maybe you can help. The second is of a Young hedgehog that was in my garden. The third is of my late cat Fred who I lost at Easter this year he was my baby with fur like silk always so smooth even though he was partly feral. Regards, Elaine.

MR FARMER I HAVE SENT YOU THREE DIFFERENT VIEWS OF MINEHEAD THINKING MAYBE SOME PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME OF THE AREA YOU TALK OF IN DIARY THESE WERE TAKEN OFF THE PLEASURE BOAT WAVERLY AS WE PULLED INTO THE HARBOUR AT MINEHEAD FROM JOHN AND MARIE IN TAUNTON.

I tell you what, seeing the photographs from John and Marie made me fancy fish and chips after all the Turkey, Pork and Beef we have been eating. As it takes to long to get fish and chips home, the only time that we eat it is when we go to Minehead. We must be sad people, we can even see the place where we sit. In the first photo of Minehead. On the very far left is the Cottage that some of our Family stayed in during their Summer Holiday, unfortunately you cant see the rock face behind, that sometimes very large pieces fall off of and go through the cottage roof. The stairs at the end of the Harbour Pier is where the young lad died in the Summer, Tomb Stoning, what a rotten Christmas his parents must have had.

I hate shopping, I promise you Lady’s you wouldn’t want to go with me, it would be your worst night mare. As we needed to get Horse feed and it was half way to Exeter, I decided to allow a shopping expedition. Didn’t start that well. We decided to take the Park and Ride. The Bus Driver must have passed his test in Disney, he curbed the rear wheels twice going around bends. My knuckles were white with holding on to the handle of the seat in front of us.

Half an hour would be as much shopping that I would want to do, but I did try. After an hour I really had enough, but a sandwich would be nice, maybe with that inside me I could carry on for a bit longer. A take away bacon sandwich and pasty was ordered, the assistant pointed to the menu, to what type, it was then that we saw the price of the sandwich,

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We went to Minehead this evening for our Fish and…

We went to Minehead this evening for our Fish and Chip. Because the weather forecast was for a sunny warm day, we decided last night that we were going today. Guess what, those overpaid useless forecasters got it wrong again, actually I think it should be as usual instead of again. The best part of it is that we pay for them to get it wrong. Today instead of being sunny it has been overcast all day. They got it wrong a couple of days ago, they blamed it on thin cloud. What do they mean by thin cloud. Clouds, cloud, with satellite unless you are looking in the wrong place you cant miss it. Any way thins cloud is a new one on me. It did start spitting a few drops of rain as well, that wasn’t forecast either, our small bales of hay are still in the field.

At least it was quite warm at Minehead. The Fish and Chips were good, and and we got there a little earlier today than we normally do, so we had a little time to mooch around. We parked on the Harbour. Whilst eating a few men came with their speedboat and water ski’s. The water looked a bit to cold to be standing in, but one of the men was nearly chest high in the water. Cant imagine the wetsuits that they use can keep them that warm in the water. Anyway we had a good view of them starting off. That looked a bit hairy with the speed that they need to get started. Love to try it, but maybe not so fast.

Walking around the harbour, we came across three children with their parents. they were all fishing with hand lines. For crabs they told us. I suppose that their ages where about nineish. They were fishing from the steps that go from the top of the harbour to beach below. It is very high and the tide was coming in. Minehead is in the Bristol Channel, the second highest tide in the world, with very strong currents. About a month back a fifteen year old was Tomb Stoning off of the very same harbour in the same conditions as this evening. The poor lad got swept under the water with the current, and lost his life. A fisherman a couple of weeks back who we know, showed us where the Lad was found, just feet from the Harbour Wall. So I must admit it was a worry watching the children trying to catch the crabs, but I am sure that their parents were looking out for them, and they did look local. One Lass not with the family, pulled out a net in the shape of a bowls, she must have have over ten in the net. The three children with their hand lines caught one each just after the girl. Their parents were helping them get the crabs off of the bait, one fell onto the Lad, did he scream, that it was so close to getting on him. We did laugh, and I had to jokingly call him a wuss. He laughed him self.

We also spoke to a couple of locals, who were fishing off of the Harbour Wall. By all account they can catch a good variety of fish. Cod, Whiting, Pollock, Ray and a lot more than I cannot remember. Tongue in cheek I asked if they ate what they caught, for I must admit I would not be to keen to eat any thing from the Bristol Channel, they do, mind you they didn’t look to bad for it.

It didn’t finish there, for as we were leaving the Life Boats where starting to do their practice, We couldn’t stay and watch it all or we would not have got back in time to feed the Badgers. What we did see was very good. It turned out to be a very good evening. Well little things please little minds.

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It will just be a short Diary tonight It has…

It will just be a short Diary tonight. It has been very hot and humid on the farm today. To get a little cooler we went to Minehead for Fish and Chips on the beach, and a cool breeze.. On the way back the Police diverted us on a long diversion to get back home. There must have been an accident. The road to Minehead is very windy with very few overtaking places. There is always the potential for serious accidents on the road, so we didn’t get back until late.

Last night I followed the Badgers with the camera, to slightly left of the feeding spot, where I saw the Cubs playing with the adults. I don’t know if any of you saw any of it, the picture was very dark. I had only recently taken an IR lamps down that was pointing in to the direction of that area. The Badger Cubs were really going for it, enjoying themselves and bouncing all over the place. The adults joined in. It went on for a good time, and very enjoyable to watch. So enjoyable that I did not want you to miss It, so I spent the morning putting the IR lamp back up. Hopefully it is working and in the right spot. More important, lets hope the Badger and the Cubs play in the area tonight.

The piece of equipment that I purchased from the US for the telescope, is on its way to the UK. Susan the very kind lady who it was delivered to in the US, sent it on yesterday. All going well it should be here by Friday. Although there have been a couple of clear nights, when I could have put the telescope on, I decided to wait until I knew that the setting were 100%. This piece of equipment will help me do that. When I use it I will explain what it does. I reckon a few of you will want one.

Willow seems to be the preferred name for the Filly Foal. If it does not alter by this time tomorrow. We will name her that.