tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post5692503219919171425..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: The largest farm in the world opens todayEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-27982593995599778072012-02-28T10:49:44.022+01:002012-02-28T10:49:44.022+01:00Heavily subsidized but still nearly impossible to ...Heavily subsidized but still nearly impossible to make a living. We pay 2012 prices for feed and the price we are paid for lambs is less than it was 25 years ago. Forget wool...we are talking 1940. We have 300 sheep in the Basque Country if we didn't sell milk we could not cover the cost of the business.<br />les charges of the self-employed need to be paid like any other business (as well as insurance etc). When my Sheepfarmer was ill for a whole year with NO Income coming in he had no rights to allocation malady even though he pays into it...<br />Farming is a 7 day a week job, weekends included and no holidays. I am sure that at the end of the year hours worked are not even paid. Flu? Forget the luxury of staying in bed...livestock depends on you.<br />I resent the comments regarding subsidies because I myself used to make the same...until I married a farmer. I now understand why less and less people do it. It is a thankless job and it is tough.<br />I invite you for a week's stay anytime and I am sure you will eat your words.labergerebasquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057578832231849332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-24278361716830529662009-02-21T23:55:00.000+01:002009-02-21T23:55:00.000+01:00"Do you guys really have to go? We'll miss you!"Do you guys really have to go? <A HREF="http://edinburghnapiernews.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/four-piglets-front-view-jpg.jpg" REL="nofollow">We'll</A> miss you!Tall Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130518604439054014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-18841928289036715352009-02-21T23:15:00.000+01:002009-02-21T23:15:00.000+01:00As we near the end of comments for today's Paris D...As we near the end of comments for today's Paris Daily Photo <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DH7qq7OjJO8" REL="nofollow">this</A> may soon be appropriate.Tall Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130518604439054014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16794588443121334882009-02-21T23:12:00.000+01:002009-02-21T23:12:00.000+01:00you're clever too, Alexa!you're clever too, Alexa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-35734039563057998212009-02-21T19:38:00.000+01:002009-02-21T19:38:00.000+01:00This little piggy....Cute little porkers, but I ha...This little piggy....<BR/><BR/>Cute little porkers, but I have to say I still like bacon!Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-47856582437797321232009-02-21T18:40:00.000+01:002009-02-21T18:40:00.000+01:00You guys are a hoot!Shell -- I was rather hoping t...You guys are a hoot!<BR/>Shell -- I was rather hoping to hang a silk purse on the crown today, but then I remembered the rule, so I guess it'll have to be "a pig foot and a bottle of beer."<BR/>TG -- OMG, is that Carla in that photo. I've heard of a wet nurse, but never a pet nurse—that may be taking the milk of human kindness a bit too far!Alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620873522996260383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-80900039674155420112009-02-21T16:05:00.000+01:002009-02-21T16:05:00.000+01:00Michael, that's as cute as the little piglets them...Michael, that's as cute as the little piglets themselves!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-73477770496591171982009-02-21T16:03:00.000+01:002009-02-21T16:03:00.000+01:00Oh my gosh, they are ADORABLE!Oh my gosh, they are ADORABLE!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-39470042600456571442009-02-21T15:56:00.000+01:002009-02-21T15:56:00.000+01:00I rather like the runt of the litter. They are cu...I rather like the runt of the litter. They are cute. Trouble is they grow up to be enormous!MmeBenauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365277537757094040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17217452724191873122009-02-21T15:55:00.000+01:002009-02-21T15:55:00.000+01:00Merci Shell Sherree!Bonjour, Lynn!- Caro : )Merci Shell Sherree!<BR/>Bonjour, Lynn!<BR/>- Caro : )Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-39452525963411072042009-02-21T12:41:00.000+01:002009-02-21T12:41:00.000+01:00When you find out how our little porcelets have be...When you find out how our little <A HREF="http://kreestal.free.fr/bloodymarie/20070303_breastfeeding.jpg" REL="nofollow">porcelets</A> have been fed you will understand why they look so contented.Tall Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130518604439054014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-81432887545422856352009-02-21T11:36:00.000+01:002009-02-21T11:36:00.000+01:00he he Michael, I like it.What sweet little piglets...he he Michael, I like it.<BR/>What sweet little piglets all snuggled up there.<BR/>Farmers in the UK are having a hard time too, I know. I don't think they get much help at all and are diversifying, running accommodation establishments, workshops etc., just to stay afloat.<BR/>Hi Caro!Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-24496610779583513812009-02-21T11:31:00.000+01:002009-02-21T11:31:00.000+01:00Considering that I've been posting pics of a play ...Considering that I've been posting pics of a play called "The First Pig in Heaven," I guess it's appropriate that I find someone who posted a pic of real pigs! <BR/><BR/>The piglets are so adorable, but such sad news about your farmers. But they sound so much more appreciated in Europe. I'm afraid they're not yet well taken care of in the Philippines. Sad and wrong, considering the fact that we are so dependent on them.Hildahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572824685124656116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-16115859223419347322009-02-21T10:31:00.000+01:002009-02-21T10:31:00.000+01:00Ooooh soooo cute.Piglets in Paris - not what you w...Ooooh soooo cute.<BR/>Piglets in Paris - not what you would expect.<BR/><BR/>The photo is great. They lay as if they were arranged (did you do that,Eric ?) and the colours are lovely.Bettinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654317066587245401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-3744206130802736242009-02-21T10:01:00.000+01:002009-02-21T10:01:00.000+01:00Is it me or is everyone in competition for the fun...Is it me or is everyone in competition for the funniest commenter?<BR/>Coltrane you are the best!I am going to be laughing for a while... oink oink...Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06482335102412437745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-52382220568714696642009-02-21T08:50:00.000+01:002009-02-21T08:50:00.000+01:00This little piggy went to market,This little piggy...This little piggy went to market,<BR/>This little piggy stayed home,<BR/>This little piggy had roast beef,<BR/>This little piggy had none; <BR/>And these little piggies went wee wee wee all the way to PDP.Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-45362326601070183692009-02-21T08:37:00.000+01:002009-02-21T08:37:00.000+01:00Carrie, I shall think of you as Caro forever more,...Carrie, I shall think of you as Caro forever more, even if blogger chooses otherwise.<BR/><BR/>TG: Have you been taking photos in my backyard again?<BR/><BR/>ROFL, Coltrane!Shell Sherreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477843748741838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-58147551841621303312009-02-21T08:21:00.000+01:002009-02-21T08:21:00.000+01:00These are really cute little snoozing piggies, and...These are really cute little snoozing piggies, and are probably dreaming of a better fate than the one that awaits them.<BR/><BR/>I think the GF rules are positively stupid. I don't believe Eric made them up, and I don't think it's right that a third party did.<BR/><BR/>As long as the first commenter mentions in some way the actual photo,and doesn't make a generic comment, I think that's fine, and Nikita Debeau is GF today...as if that really matters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-56413991691417547512009-02-21T08:11:00.000+01:002009-02-21T08:11:00.000+01:00Coltrane: I can't wait to read what Jeff or TG wil...Coltrane: I can't wait to read what Jeff or TG will counter with. You guys crack me up. <BR/><BR/>Tomate: they probably are a mixed breed. Mutts are in. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-35083601151712339152009-02-21T07:51:00.000+01:002009-02-21T07:51:00.000+01:00"A pig, a pig, my kingdom for a pig!" "Withdraw, m..."A pig, a pig, my kingdom for a pig!" "Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a pig."<BR/><BR/>I do love Shakespare ribs! and I love this photo too. :-)Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-54304171432627177762009-02-21T07:30:00.001+01:002009-02-21T07:30:00.001+01:00OOOH!! It still registered me as Carrie even thou...OOOH!! It still registered me as Carrie even though I put my name in as Caro! Well, I guess there's no escaping reality. ;}Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-36381420074110600472009-02-21T07:30:00.000+01:002009-02-21T07:30:00.000+01:00I'm signing on in my new French name today! : ) ...I'm signing on in my new French name today! : ) (Formerly Carrie).<BR/><BR/>I can't believe its been a year.<BR/><BR/>Petrea I absolutely love your new photo. Its beautiful. Alexa - congrats on GF.<BR/><BR/>Eric - yes, how did you get up directly above them??<BR/><BR/>I love this photo and I love that the French are in love with their farms and farm animals. I didn't know that about them. When I first visited France and was driving around the countryside I used to stop and watch the cows (sometimes I'd sing to them!). I fell in love with les vaches on that trip. Oh, la belle France - tu me manques!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978433496142392475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-90325322900562713142009-02-21T07:20:00.000+01:002009-02-21T07:20:00.000+01:00For one second I thought I wasn't in Paris. Wonde...For one second I thought I wasn't in Paris. Wonderfully contented piglets and beautifully captured.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-49869910105435546672009-02-21T07:15:00.000+01:002009-02-21T07:15:00.000+01:00I wonder if Monsieur Le President will be calling ...I wonder if Monsieur Le President will be calling anyone names this year?? Remember last year.."pauvre con"!! LOL!!! Maybe Carla will keep him in check this year!tonton_flaneurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08071868284684917894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-28833023372903955472009-02-21T05:53:00.000+01:002009-02-21T05:53:00.000+01:00oh my Eric! You have perfectly captured how sweetl...oh my Eric! You have perfectly captured how sweetly contented these guys are sleeping there altogether. Love this!dianasfaria.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488357854017358868noreply@blogger.com