Cut to the 'Chase' - Rush

Just what was needed a restful day under a cloudy sky, a stiff breeze and at least a 50 - 50 chance of rain. Hugh was set to coduct some business in one of Dorset's most beautiful corners today and all I had to do was sit in the Range Rover and soak up the view.

First stop were the rolling fields just north of the picturesque village of Cranborne, with Martin Down in the far distance, to check on what can only be described as the

MUCK SPREADERS

Lorries bring in the compost from local farms

which is then transfered and spread on the recently harvested fields.
This a Barley Field

and this Oil Seed Rape.
Horton Tower,
a well know Dorset landmark, can be seen in the distance.

Don't worry we will get a little closer.

Just time to find a species of Convolulous

and HAZELNUT (also called Cob or Filbert according to species)
which I have not seen in many a day.

Onward to CRANBORNE CHASE where we found Paul

hauling another load this time from Wessex Water.
Human waste is also used on the land after special treatment.

Just driving around this beautiful countryside is a tonic.

As a huge bonus Hugh spotted a field of Barley being reaped in the
traditional fashion. no 'cuboid or 'round' bales here just good
Old Fashioned 'STOOKS'

The old baling machine does bind the stooks together which are

otherwise gathered by hand. This was great to see!

A final and slightly closer view of
HORTON TOWER
before heading home after a quiet and restful day.

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