The Farmer by happypat

The Farmer

Alex graduated from Lincoln University, Christchurch today with a Bachelor of Agriculture.
During the ceremony there was an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the richter scale.......out with a bang Alex!

Three good things:
1. A quiet afternoon finishing my book, Shop Girl by Mary Portas....it was excellent & I really enjoyed it. Must say though there must be more to come!
2. No beds to change as all the B&B's are back tonight.
3. Another lamb born this morning.
Congrats to Alex - a useful degree methinks!
April 24th, 2015  
Congratulations to Alex on her degree. Hope the quake didn't cause any damage this time
April 24th, 2015  
well done and congratulations Alex
April 24th, 2015  
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Congrats to Alex!
April 24th, 2015  
Great achievement. I was there last year for my son's graduation. Great atmosphere, wonderful to be with all those young adults who have worked hard an achieved their goals. Good luck for her future.
April 24th, 2015  
Well done!
April 24th, 2015  
Oooh a proud day! 6.3! I'm pretty confident that won't happen in Birmingham... I am certain there's another book in Mary Portas - she's 22 when this one finishes and she's on the board at Harvey Nicks by 30 - maybe not as much fun though. I cried so much in this one (mostly the vet part) that I had to wait 15 mins to go out!
April 24th, 2015  
@judithg a tremendous life she has led....couldn't have fit it all I one book that's for sure....the mother was a gem wasn't she. I was very surprised at the type of childhood she had , not like I would have imagined at all.
April 24th, 2015  
@deliad thank you Delia....she enjoyed her time there tremendously.
April 24th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze Alex is a born farmer Hazel.....she wants her own herd of cows one day.
April 24th, 2015  
@carolmw Not that I heard Carol....I think they are pretty used to it....I expect no one turned a hair!
April 24th, 2015  
@pinkpaintpot @gijsje @chris17 Thank you ladies.....Alex will appreciate your good wishes.
April 24th, 2015  
Someone was giving her an extra loud congratulation! So well done. Lovely shot.
April 24th, 2015  
Super to see this so fast and on the spot! The earthquake was situated a fair way away from Christchurch but it was felt there. A deep one. All the good farmers came from Lincoln!
April 24th, 2015  
She looks fantastic. Such a special landmark in life. Very proud family no doubt!
April 24th, 2015  
Congratulations to Alex, a very clever and pretty girl! Lambs Pat, how wonderful - are they yours?
April 24th, 2015  
@lucypics No Lucy, they belong to the people in the barn opposite. As Harry is out of action for a bit he asked them if they wanted to give their sheep a change of pasture. They were so easy to move, just followed the bucket across the lane....you should have seen the eating! A bit short of grass where they were & we wanted to keep the grass down so everyone happy. We didn't expect to see lambs the next day though!
April 24th, 2015  
well done alex :)
April 24th, 2015  
I love the depth of focus here, very nice job on the numerous subjects but still keeping the young lady sharp and clear
April 25th, 2015  
WOW...that is a way to start your life. A pretty big earthquake...any damage? Congrats to Alex!
April 25th, 2015  
Congrats to Alex
April 25th, 2015  
@happypat

Good luck, Alex!
April 25th, 2015  
Yep felt earthquake at work but low level by the time it reached Taupo
April 25th, 2015  
A big milestone - how wonderful!
April 25th, 2015  
Congrats to her. That makes it even more memorable
April 25th, 2015  
Congrats to Alex! A day to be remembered, especially with the quake.
April 25th, 2015  
Wonderful capture Pat, what an addition to the graduation. Send her my congratulations!
April 26th, 2015  
Great shot and missed hearing about the earthquake due to no television for a few days. The southern hemisphere is certainly copping some adverse climate conditions at the moment.
April 26th, 2015  
Congratulations to Alex; great capture.
April 26th, 2015  
Very well done to Alex, I went to harper Adams agricultural college in Shropshire, and met my husband there. Still a very good degree for job options.
April 26th, 2015  
@cazla our daughter in law went to Harper Adams too....not sure what years but she is about 38 now....would that be around the time you went?
April 26th, 2015  
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