The State Of The Ground.

[Sawdusty surfer]

So sorry to hear about Big Dog. 

 

It's usually on or around 1st of June that I start the SOTG thread as it's about now that I do my first site visit.

I suspect that it's as dry as Ghandi's sandal.

So here's to next year!

 

[deebeedoobee]

2 hours ago, Sawdusty Surfer said:

So sorry to hear about Big Dog. 

 

It's usually on or around 1st of June that I start the SOTG thread as it's about now that I do my first site visit.

I suspect that it's as dry as Ghandi's sandal.

So here's to next year!

 

Thanks Sawdusty. It’s going to be different/ difficult doing the ground reports without his mardy self but life goes on. 2021 will be a new beginning.

as for the ground, yes it is harder than a hard thing in hard town. No rain for what seems like weeks and not that much in the next week. Would have been a marvellous, dusty set up for everyone so far.

 

[Crazyfool01]

yep its going to be a total nightmare for hay fever sufferers, Asmatics , people that dont like dust and sun , sounds horrendous ... 

[MrZigster]

Can't believe I missed that bit of news.

R.I.P. Big Dog.

[Sawdusty surfer]

1 hour ago, deebeedoobee said:

Thanks Sawdusty. It’s going to be different/ difficult doing the ground reports without his mardy self but life goes on. 2021 will be a new beginning.

 

 

We lost our Border Terrier Brillo at the ripe old age of 16 a week short of a year ago. It was awful at the time, a real hole left in the family but now almost a year on the grief seems to have been completely replaced by fond memories. Still miss the little bugger though.

[deebeedoobee]

58 minutes ago, MrZigster said:

Can't believe I missed that bit of news.

R.I.P. Big Dog.

He's left a BIG hole in our hearts and the garden...little bugger

[Funkyfairy!]

I think I may have been packing a rechargeable drill to drill holes in the ground for tent pegs  

Such sad news about Big dog, he will forever be in all our hearts x

Is there any water at all in the well Dee?

[deebeedoobee]

12 minutes ago, Funkyfairy! said:

I think I may have been packing a rechargeable drill to drill holes in the ground for tent pegs  

Such sad news about Big dog, he will forever be in all our hearts x

Is there any water at all in the well Dee?

Dry as a bone. 

[MrHew]

That bugger will be remembered very fondly round ere. Big love to you guys xx

[Ozanne]

I'm sorry for your loss @deebeedoobee I know how hard losing pets can be!

[Tranquility of Solitude]

Haven’t been on this thread in a while, or posting much, but really upset to hear the news about Big Dog. @deebeedoobee hope you and your family are ok, you are in my thoughts. Weather reports won’t be the same. xx

[Losing my hair]

So sorry to hear about Big Dog @deebeedoobee. His loss will be felt on here but even more in your hearts.

[semmtexx]

Sorry about big dog. Glasto weather watch won't be the same again. Won't be forgotten. 

[MetaKate]

Late hearing the news, 

Big Dog will be missed @deebeedoobee , he carried the true spirit of Glastonbury on his big paws. 

[deebeedoobee]

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and kind words. 
 
He was happiest running in the fields of Worthy eating grass and rabbit shit.
In this weather he would be stretched out in the sun getting sun stroke.
 

Doofus. 

[lucyginger]

Awww Big Dog ❤️ 
 

How are you guys doing?

[deebeedoobee]

40 minutes ago, lucyginger said:

Awww Big Dog ❤️ 
 

How are you guys doing?

We're ok thank Lucy. Just gotta stay away from Scooby doo programmes 😞

[Wellyboot]

8 hours ago, deebeedoobee said:

Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and kind words. 
 
He was happiest running in the fields of Worthy eating grass and rabbit shit.
In this weather he would be stretched out in the sun getting sun stroke.
 

Doofus. 

Stunning boy x 

Out of upvotes for today, I'll be back for this tho 

Virtual hugs to you xx

[grumpyhack]

There's a lovely Ralph McTell song about an Old Brown Dog you may enjoy

 

[Rumblestripe]

Love having a dog in my life, hate losing them. It doesn't get easier. I've had a succession of "best dog in the world" (they all are). Every single one has hurt more than the one before.

Rest easy Big Dog.

THERE is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
And when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Rudyard Kipling.

 

[CaledonianGonzo]

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, For Big Dog is in heaven, with a juicy bone.

[pilton digger]

3 minutes ago, CaledonianGonzo said:

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, For Big Dog is in heaven, with a juicy bone.

Thanks, that is quite lovely.

(As an aside bones made him fart something wicked)

[sedra]

Sorry to hear this  - won’t be quite the same without Big Dog  reports.

😢
 

[Curlygirl]

It's very very wet and blustery outside... just the type of weather to have us all panicking and relying on @deebeedoobee for hourly updates 😁 I miss you all. Mostly, we will miss Big Dog. The loveliest of lovely boys. Have fun in those fields above us pet x

[deebeedoobee]

56 minutes ago, Curlygirl said:

It's very very wet and blustery outside... just the type of weather to have us all panicking and relying on @deebeedoobee for hourly updates 😁 I miss you all. Mostly, we will miss Big Dog. The loveliest of lovely boys. Have fun in those fields above us pet x

We've not had the rain in Pilton yet but the sky looks very black. I expect to see a moist bottom ( of my well) tomorrow morning. 

When it rained, it was a bugger to get Big Dog out the door last thing at night for a piss. He'd rather lay all night on a space hopper sized bladder, than get his feet wet. I give anything to have to hassle him one more time.