A
Letter from New Zealand
November 2006
Hello Mum and Dad
So much has happened since I saw you last. Thanks for the
birthday wishes. Rob said you had rang. Life here is great.
Was a bit cold the first week after being in Christchurch.
There was this white stuff on the ground one morning - not
pleasant at all!!! Things are very green here, and when
the sun does shine it is like paradise. I have a group of
cows and heifers - very nice I might add - which makes my
stay here very enjoyable. I have been herding them daily
and guarding the fences, as there are a few other guys close
by who would dearly love to be in my paddock. I have made
some new friends, and we talk through the fence when our
paths cross.
I had a great night about 10 days ago. There is a paddock
full of beautiful ladies (some big black ones) that doesn't
seem to have a bull running with them. I have noticed Rob
in that paddock taking them out as these little stickers
turn red - I guess those are his girls and he wants to do
the deed in private at the yards. Anyway, there was this
big storm and one of these black beauties had lifted the
gate off which fell across the biting wire, that seems to
be around all the paddocks here, and the gate way was open
for me to walk in. I didn't need to be asked twice. A truely
blissful night, running on the hill with these lovely ladies.
I can't understand why Rob was so wild the next morning
- jealous I expect - I felt his blue stick around my backside,
which I thought was unnecessary. I am back now with my group,
and won't be lead astray again for a while.
Rob comes and sees me each day with my muesli. All this
running around has caused me to shed a few kilos - but I
am fighting fit and all the better for it.
Went for another truck ride the other day to a show with
some of my heifers and that big black cow that I met in
CHCH. Quite a lot of cattle there. Noel, the 5 year old
bull, came as well. I won the Supreme Champion again, but
came 3rd in the all breeds bull class behind a Hereford
and Noel. Was feeling a little distracted, as another bull
was sniffing around my girls!!!!
Anyway, I hope this finds you well. I am fine, but busy
- which I enjoy!!!
Love from your boy
Zula
