I always enjoy Jim’s farming stories, as he has a way of telling a tale that is entertaining but informative at the same time. I’ve learned a lot about sheep, cattle and working dogs while reading this book, and always wondered how on earth a sheepdog learns to do what it does – but I know now that a new dog will learn from an old one as well as from his master.
There were a few chuckles too, particularly at how Jim dealt with unwanted salespeople. There were a couple of shocks regarding how the price of cattle has decreased over the years, and also sadly how the number of UK dairy farms has dropped from 196,000 in 1950 to about 10,000 now.
Jim has spent his whole life farming and has acquired a wealth of knowledge, some of which he shares in this delightful book. I have given it 5 stars. Do check it out the free preview below:
robertawrites235681907 said:
A fabulous review, Stevie. I also enjoy Jim’s books and stories.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Robbie.
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patriciaruthsusan said:
Reblogged this on Musings on Life & Experience and commented:
A great review of Jim Webster’s book “Fancy Meeting You Here” by Stevie Turner.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for re-blogging, Patricia.
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patriciaruthsusan said:
A great review, Stevie. Congratulations, Jim! 🙂 — Suzanne
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Patricia.
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jenanita01 said:
I could listen to Jim all day!
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jenanita01 said:
Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for re-blogging my review, ladies!
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jenanita01 said:
Our pleasure, Stevie…
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jwebster2 said:
Reblogged this on Jim Webster.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for re-blogging, Jim.
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jwebster2 said:
no worries, I stuck it on Facebook as well 🙂
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jwebster2 said:
Glad you enjoyed it Stevie, I’ll read the review to Sal, later 🙂
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Stevie Turner said:
Woof woof…
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jwebster2 said:
she smiled back 🙂
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