Taken from my iPhone as I tumbled over the field gate
Strange that the flip flop remained in place
I was winded on the floor for an age before the ponies ambled over to take a closer look and to eat the layers pellets I had scattered into the grass when I fell.
Layers pellets ? I hear you ask
Yes......layers pellets!!!!......two small bantam cockerels arrived at the Ukrainian Village this afternoon.
Hey ho!
Good job it wasn't a field of cows.
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How were your knackers?
ReplyDeleteSomewhere between my shoulder blades
DeleteBut, were you hurt??? Hoping not...xo
ReplyDeleteArsehole bruised as was dignity
DeleteBut not your good looks or your sex appeal so, really, all is well.
DeletePretty awesome action shot John
ReplyDeleteBruised but not defeated? I hope
Siobhan
Sometimes down NEVER out
DeleteExcellent answer! ��
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Hope you are okay John, not too many bruises. π± πππ
ReplyDeleteBullocks! X
ReplyDeleteJohn has poultry again.....yes!!!!! Hope you are okay after that unexpected flight. Good thing it wasn't a pen of pigs.
ReplyDeleteIt's a start
DeleteA bit of advice... In future try opening the gate and walking through instead of trying to climb over it like Max Whitlock.
ReplyDeleteThe gate is padlocked because of the ponies and I never remember to find the spare key
DeleteWell ponies are notorious for losing keys so my suggestion is get a bunch of keys made.
DeleteI wish there were more photos..you pups ponies etc
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Re your last post do you know the story about this letter which arrived at its destination in the 1930s.
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John
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It translates as John Underwood, Andover, Hants. I sympathise over the fall, there is something about winding yourself in your late 50s which makes you contemplate mortality.
I am doing more mother in law duty next week, if I can escape I will try and track you down. If you have had enough stalkers just tell me to Foreign Office.
How wonderful, I loved this
DeleteWhy on earth don’t you wear sensible footwear such as trainers? You seem to spend a lot of time slipping and sliding. One of these days you’ll break something. (Here ends my sensible mother comment).
ReplyDeleteOk mom
DeleteWell my first thought was what ridiculous footwear you're wearing for climbing gates!
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you were only winded, as uncomfortable as that is it could have been much worse. Think yourself lucky you're not in hospital with something broken and wear sensible footwear next time!
But oh! Bantam cockerels! Are they also on loan like the horses or your very own? I do hope they're your own and that this is the start of a new start for you.
A "good news, bad news" kind of thing, eh? :)
ReplyDeleteOh dear, agreed better footwear John please ! Taking on feathered friends, does this mean you hope to stay put ? I hope so..... too many friends have ended up in tiny rented places after divorce as they were bullied into it xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI couldn't rent with four dogs and a cat
DeleteYay for the arrival of chickens. Boo for the tumble!
ReplyDeleteI do hope it is possible you and the gang plus now can stay.x
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to your reliable crocs or are they a winter shoe? Sorry to hear that you took a tumble but so pleased to hear that you have two new feathered friends. x
ReplyDeleteAre these little roosters being permanently adopted, or are you just keeping them for someone for a while? I'm glad you weren't seriously injured! Do take care of yourself. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI enjoy surprise photos but sorry about the ending of yours.
ReplyDeleteLove that the horses came to see crazy/funny human.
cheers, parsnip
If I read your casual "two small bantam cockerels arrived at the Ukrainian Village this afternoon" correctly, I am so happy for you I well up on your behalf.
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Early days ....
DeleteBrilliant action shot ... I live in wellies when I'm tootling round our place much safer. Hope you're not expecting the bantam cockerels to actually lay π€£π€£π€£
ReplyDeleteStill okay for Thursday?
Yes! Looking forward to it , will bring Mary if ok or William if he's still peeing on the kitchen floor
DeletePlease be careful John,you could have fallen & banged your head. What about your animals & the poor postman who would have extra post to deliver with all your get well cards x PS I thought you look like Superman flying x
DeleteI am a double for Henry cavil
DeleteBring any or all of them, lots of space here π
DeleteHow kind of you to stop mid fall just to take a picture for all of us! You are a thoughtful soul! I do hope you are okay though as a fall like that could do some damage. I am so happy to hear of the addition to the family! I hope that means you are not moving???
ReplyDeleteWatch this space ... the cottage is off the market
Delete!!! I did wonder when the new poultry was mentioned...Fantastic action shot. Glad to hear it was only a winding, though I suspect you'll be feeling sore soon enough.
DeleteOff the market? YES!!! Happy for you for that!
DeleteWe'll see
DeleteOh, as they say in parts of the USA, GEEZ! But that is one great photo.
ReplyDeleteI have a fat foot
DeleteBother about the tumble and the landing. You know what they say about gravity: Can't live with it, can't stay on the planet without it.
ReplyDeleteHave you seen those spiral stretchy plastic bracelets with a key fob on them? They're excellent for holding house and gate keys (hint, hint) when going outside for a walk or when sharing pellets. They fit on your wrist, so leave your hands free.
Hope you're fit as a fiddle soon. :)
I landed like 190 pounds of lard on concrete
DeleteRe-stocking? Yay!
ReplyDeleteYou could name one of the bantams Tumbles! x
ReplyDeleteAnd that I will
DeleteTumbles and Flip Flop ππ
DeleteFlip flop a great name sue
DeleteI love the names for your bantams! I'm glad you're okay, or will be after the bruises heal.
DeleteOh my goodness . . .
ReplyDeleteThankful you are not commenting from the hospital . . .
I think flip flips will “do me in one day!”
They are treacherous . . ,
I do like the news of “two small bantam cockerels” arriving . . .
They have a meaning x
DeleteAs they used to say in Liverpool.. poor John's fallen arse over tit!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are OK, shaken but not stirred as they say.
Oh John - I do so hope the cottage being off the market is a good sign. If you are going to keep wearing flip flops while out and about I would rather you did it in the Ukranian village than anywhere in the world.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that the Ukrainian village is rising again. Keep your pecker up and your feet on the ground!
ReplyDeleteThought you were looking to wear a hospital uniform again, not hospital pyjamas!
ReplyDeleteHope you are not too bruised tomorrow xxx
Ouch. Glad it was no worse. And unsurprised that you have cockerels again. Cottage off the market? It sounds good. It has definitely been home to you, as has the village.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could start a crowd fund to keep you in your cottage...xx
ReplyDeletePlease do x
DeleteHa! I just sent out package today (from San Francisco area)and included ten dollars which was meant to lift your spirits as that was suggested in the comments on the day you made your “announcement”. I wanted to cause a smile. Would cactually contribute to this cause, but alas, do t have the tech savvy to initiate the cause. Six to fourteen days — surprise package!
DeleteGolly, that could have ended much more seriously! Glad to hear the cottage is off the market. Now for the perfect job for you, and a few laying bantams!
ReplyDeleteAre there going to be some different pictures over on the side? Hope your bruised...pride heals soon!!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't take much to have an unexpected fall! I am still mending from the gate that hit me and then me hitting the deck - 8 weeks later and the pain is still ridiculous :( Sooo.. be careful as someone said - who is around if you do get hurt?
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you change the padlock to one you can dial a simple code into or fix a keysafe to the fence with the spare key in it.. save the hassle of climbing fence with hands full. There you go.. your practical advice for the day.
Pleased about the poultry :)
Do be careful, falling at our age is dangerous, π
ReplyDeleteAh, hell. You are still young enough to survive a fall here and there. Gravity will have its way with us.
ReplyDeleteI am missing my own bantam hen right now. I just hope with all of my heart she is somewhere safe and hidden, sitting on eggs. It could be true- she is a brooder and I haven't found an egg from her in forever.
She is! We found her! She's hidden away sitting on eggs. I am so glad.
DeleteHurrah and phew!
DeleteCan't wait for pictures of the bantan cockerels and what names you decide on!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! Thank you for taking the time to share your foto capturing your fall and your slipper. I'm glad you are all right. Thank goodness those horses came over and ate those snacks. No waste!
ReplyDeleteDid Irene come over to see you? Or at least munch on the goodies? Glad to hear about your newest arrivals. Good luck!
Interesting photo. I hope no lasting damage done.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sign!
ReplyDeleteAlso, stupid neuro crap
Take it easy, John! We are not as young as we used to be. Horses are notoriously nosy.
ReplyDeleteTumbles and Flip Flops may be the start of many new stories here.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria xx
Did your life flash before your eyes as you went A over E ? My first thought was better footwear for climbing would have been good ! Glad you survived. I also wondered if taking on bantams means that you might be staying in your lovely home? I hope so.....you don't need moving as well to add to the sadness . X
ReplyDeleteFancy climbing over farm gates in flip flops!!! Two bantam cockerels and the cottage off the market - sounds good to me. Home is where the heart is happiest and your little piece of paradise with your animals surely seems like a really happy place to be.
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm just impressed that you managed to TAKE A PICTURE at the moment you were tumbling over the gate!
ReplyDeleteHe's a professional blogger don't you know .... :-)
DeleteWhat a fine ankle ;-)
ReplyDeleteDo be careful John, we need ya in one piece.