Monday 18 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...

There seems to be a bit of a lull in the stats department at The Other Place.

That might just mean more time to spend at the EF.

Who Knows?

Wednesday 13 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...

The Guard Dog hears a lot of talk about things being straightened up and time saving systems being instigated at the Experimental Farm.

All this means nothing to him. He wants Monica to come back or maybe some other animals to appear or a bit of entertainment from the planned photo workshop in the barn.

He's really a bit bored with life at the moment.

Monday 11 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...

A day where rumours abound about strange goings on in the barn.

Something big is happening there. It seems there is a photo workshop being constructed.

Whatever will that mean?

Friday 8 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...

The Guard Dog is so excited he has demanded that a second post be put up today. You would think he was in charge of this Experimental Farm some days!!

His excitement is around yet another visitor to the farm, this time a lady passing by who didn't leave a message in the mail box by the gate. Poor dog, he was torn between excitement at unexpected company and the fact that this visitor had a DOG with her. A big shaggy brown dog without a tail and who must have been a bit intimidating looking to the little resident here.

GD says he has a plan and will think it over tonight and let me know what it is tomorrow. I suspect this is something Monica has put him up to - I will find out tomorrow.

I know it will have something to do with me doing a bit of work here at the Farm.

Thanks Monica.
Another day down on the farm...

Monica packs her bags and climbs into her little red car.
She waves goodby to the Guard Dog who is looking very unhappy.

As the car disappears through the Farm Gate the Guard Dog slinks off to lie under the big ombu tree.

Tuesday 5 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...



The Guard Dog and Monica are sitting at a table in the gloom at the end of the barn, looking at a white screen.

They are deep in conversation , though most of the conversational depth can be attributed to Monica.



"Will you be leaving soon Monica?"

"Yes, GD, I will be leaving tomorrow."

"Will you be coming back Monica?"

"Yes, we will talk about when I am coming back later this afternoon GD."

"OK."


The Guard Dog jumps down off his stool and wanders out into the sunlight. Monica hits acouple of keys on the keyboard and the white screen disappears and her email appears.

Monica reads her messages, returns to the white screen and whistles the dog.

He scoots in the door and jumps back up on his stool, ears pricked.

"Listen up, GD. I will be going away tomorrow for a few days."

The dog looks crestfallen.

"Who will look after me?"

Monica pats him on the head and tugs at his ears. " The Power Behind the Farm Gate will be here tomorrow and she will check on you each day."
"You mean She Who Must be Obeyed?"
"The very same person." says Monica." My advice to you GD is not to say that to her face. She might not like it."

"Can I go with you when you leave Monica? There are only two people who understand my Special Powers. You and old Grumpyboots and I would much rather be with you. I've learned so much since you've been here. You're very good at explaining things to me. "

"You're a smart dog GD. Not only do your Special Powers allow Special People to read your little doggy mind but you only have to be told things once and you never forget what you have been told. It was a lucky day for Old Grumpyboots when she found you."

GD does not look convinced.

" I am going to get us some supper now GD, yes another pizza from the freezer. I should just mention to you that I can call her Old Grumpyboots but that's a name just for us to use. Just stick to calling her the boss. OK?"

GD reluctantly agrees. Monica is such fun most of the time and there are lots of laughs most days but sometimes she can be so boringly serious.

Monday 4 May 2009

Another day down on the farm...

Monica and the Guard Dog report a visitor from the other side of the world and tell me ( well Monica does - everyone know the Guard Dog doesn't actually talk!!) that I should explain what is really going on at the Experimental Farm.

Just in case some-one gets the wrong idea and thinks the Dog and Monica are weird.

Why I ask myself would anyone think that !!!