Saturday, 28 December 2013

I NEVER THINK OF THE FUTURE, IT COMES SOON ENOUGH - EINSTEIN

Happy New Year Jock Strappers!

Hope you had a good Xmas! Big thank you to Handsome James for his shit blog updates regarding ‘The Reverse Twelve Days‘ – You fucking weirdo.

How do you spell strappers any way?

Like this – Strappers?

Like this – Strapers?

Or with a – ‘s?

Drop a comment let me know. I need an editor, so send me your CV! I may be in a position to secure dome funds to hire one in the New Year!

Speaking of CV’s – I’ve recently sent mine to a well known weekly farming magazine. I want to broaden my horizons in 2014 and I reckon a stint as a journo for a while may be the perfect springboard. So, I thought fuck it why not? Any feedback on the structure or content of my CV is welcomed as I may pimp myself out and about the mass media a lot more in the short term future. I will add it to the end of the blog let me know what you think J

So then: Novembers Shenanigans!
(Magpie saviour)

This whole farm ownership thing really did my fucking head in, but luckily reason prevailed and as usual Knuckles the Magpie turned up to save the day! Riding a fucking white swan of all things! He is one elegant bastard folks! Juxtapose that with his dark self and you have the full package I guess! Elegant darkness! Fuck me Jock Strappers that could the name of his first album! I’m a genius!

Wander how is marriage is panning out? Fuck marrying a vicar! Talk about someone who’s bound to harp on the whole time?! BOOM! There is actually no stopping me today, the end!

Me and Knuckles are catching up New Years Eve any way for a good gossip. Of course anything he tells me I will publish all over my blog – Standard!

Me and him met up just before Xmas…. As we went to see Paul Daniels!! What a legend!!!!  Aaand I would still smash McGee (Hash-tag time of the cougar). During the interval Knuckles and Daniels took each other on at card counting! Knuckles won of course as he hid the Ace of Spades in one of his spats! Magical legend versus magical legend – it was the most epic thing I’ve seen all year!

                                 Daniels and Mcgee: Epic


So then: The farm now!
(Mission to Manheim)

The Dramatic world that encapsulates my very being has been sold to Lord Augustus. He has installed a new manager; Beth, to oversee operations. On my advice we have gone into beef jerky production to justify my existence, as Augustas wanted an arable only operation at first.

We all feared Lord Augustas arrival for two reasons. One; he was in America hunting big foot! The second he wasn’t go to be around here much, managing the place long arm from his other estate. So A; he’s a conspiracy theorist and B; this makes him harder to manipulate. Great.

Worst of all he drives blue and not green! So when the first New Holland tractor arrived we duly had to burn it. He saw sense after that though…

Turns out he’s alwright! AND well into tractor pulling! How cool is that?!

Tractor pullers are the fighter pilots of tractor operators. They go beyond the edge of the envelope, off the desk and through the stationary cupboard. Although if they are called Cut ‘n’ Paste Wayne they usually don’t come out again….. Oooooh – such a bitch ;-)

Any way he’s wheeled a 1994 John Deere 8400 half way across Nebraska and for that I respect him as it’s not even his weapon of choice.

                                Tractor Pullers: The elite, best of the best 


TGK literally worships him. How immature is that?! She’s all over him like one of her rashes that she gets when people shout at her. I know they didn’t have comprehensive schools in her day, but she’s behaving like a girl that would attend one.

Any way bless her; he liked the cut of her gib! He is sending her to Manheim! Yes you heard that right Jock Strappers…. To fucking the John Deere factory! There she will drive the best! Pushing the new 7R series all they way from the envelope to the fucking shredder! He wants a custom tractor platform to design a tractor puller from scratch! Wants her to buy a Chassis, to convert, It’s going to epic!

                                Deere 7310R: Waiting for stationary 

                                 Factory: Home of the best 

And he’s not a conspiracy theorist either thank fuck!

Turned out he really doesn’t like the idea of advancements in automation when it comes to agricultural machinery.

The truth is he had been stalking a company called ‘The Autonomous Tractor Corporation’ based out of North Dakota. They have produced 25 driverless tractors this year! Their software geeks reckon they are at the forefront of a complete tractor re-design! Their Aspergic computer nerdic cunts claim that tractor progression has been small scale over the last decades resulting in massive machines that are too expensive. They also say the cab is redundant too. Lord Augustus and I say that computer geeks are best placed in dungeons where they can wank over pictures of their mum’s, wear thick glasses and be but fucked by… everyone. Because that is what the square cunts deserve.

                                Autonomous Tractor Cop's 'Spirit' model: Can get fucked!

Have you never felt the roar of horsepower personified as you put a tractor in gear, ease off the clutch and let it do its thing? No. of course you haven’t, because you don’t understand feelings because you are Aspergic computer nerds. Stick to World of Warcraft, Freudian issues with your mums and being single forever.

If you hadn’t guessed by now, automatic tractor computer developers: You are on Jock’s radar. Be scared. That is all.

Lord Augustus has the codes to your main frame – gutted.

So then: The weather!
(Horse Cunts)

It’s been stormy and wet of late. I like a bit of wind though, it gets the female cows a bit jumpy! I kinda like that when I come up behind them by surprise…it adds to the tension…. OOOOOSH!

Any way the last thing you would catch me doing is harping on about how fucking bad the conditions are! Saturated fields, flooded farm yards are all good with me.. Except when Beth the manager instructs Handsome James to hose down my muddy balls!

I worry about him doing that, I think he likes it too much. Sometimes I turn my head when he’s doing it, and he’s really focusing hard on the task… like really staring at my balls, as he sprays them. It’s creepy. Could be worse though, could be Dave the Piercer washing them, because I know for a fact he’s a raving queer. Any way, they are clean, massive and empty most of the time. 


                                 Handsome James: Likes to touch 

So, horse cunts harp on about the conditions. (you have to write or say the word ‘cunt’ when ever talking about horses (cunts) because they are cunts).

I was aghast when I saw Dorset’s finest – Dorset Fire and Rescue, all over twitter saving some horse cunts from a flooded field after the storms. What a bunch of nonsing cuntish excuses for farm workers.

I mean what the fuck? They even refuse to make plough nowadays! – Do you even know who much it costs to buy a reversible plough for a tractor to pull?!

                                Tractor mounted plough: Costs nuff!

                                            Horses: Are cunts


Lazy moaning horse cunts. I’d be embarrassed to fuck, if fireman had to rescue me! Well to be fair a whole crew of muscle Mary fire man wouldn’t be able to rescue my black ass from shit!

I’m so heavy with topside brawn they would need to get the National Guard in > Fact! We are talking helicopters, the lot – Those massive ones with two blades. Horses are cunts. Believe that.

So then: The Antagonists
(Under-Card Playerz)

Well poor old Solent Jen appears to be hooked on our dramatic world. After the events of last month she has grown ever more investigative bless her. You can usually find her remote controlling some kind of cheap Amazon inspired quad copter, flying it over my field as I smash the hell out of Armantude… (And her friends). She reckons she will catch me illustrating my ability to talk and boss humans around. But I reckon she’s pretty much into animal action myself. And fair play! I’m not ready to judge her yet, her cleavage is currently scoring a 7.69. As soon as it breaks 8 I think I will need to see those babies for real. If they score high in an actualisation way, I may even get her that interview she would bend over backwards to get! – Hash-tag  - If that happened I would seriously skewer it.

Alan and Sharon Buzzard are going to be incredible to work with. I know they speared my best friend – Frank the Peacock but they are such a bunch of cunts its actually quite comedic. They are currently living in a caravan in north Wiltshire, plotting to get back in the area somehow. I’m looking forward to it personally… Because…Well I’m lost for words, they are literally THAT dysfunctional – I mean what the fuck, HOW OLD IS SHE IN RELATION TO HIM?  #childline #banardos #socialservices


Remember what I said about my CV? Its below – please take a look :0)


Jock the Bull
Augustus Farm, Clundy, Dorset.

jockthebull.blogspot.co.uk
jockthebull.tumblr.com
twitter.com/jockthebull - @jockthebull


Profile

Powerful and influential Stock Bull with immense stamina and incredible lines. Creative and loyal with a huge online presence and a massive following. Analytical and judgemental with security experience and a strong will for rural justice. Resilient and productive with a truly spectacular output. Fit and hard working with a beautiful nose ring and massive balls. 

Employment history

2011 to Present: Augustus Estates and Enterprises Limited: Stock Bull

·      Duties include, well you know the drill ;-) #smashit
·      Additional duties include: Show work, 2014 calendar TBC: All enquiries to go through my agent: Handsome James – roager_2@hotmail.com
·      Farm security: Coordinates and delivers full vigilante response to fuel thefts, sometimes wears cape
·      Diversification management: implemented and took to market new beef jerky venture, encompassing a strong brand identity and 3 varieties, yum!

Voluntary work

Agricultural Journalist and Commentator: Self employed.

·      Successfully manages and contributes to the above-mentioned blogs.
·      Full website in development for January 2014: jockthebull.com
·      Edits submissions from guest writers and manages alternative monthly segments

Key achievements

·      Successful social media straplines, including: ‘The fruit of my loins single headedly keeps Burger King in business’, ‘The Adder Bites’ and ‘Too hard for hibernation’.
·      Over 200 daily visits to main blog
·      A LOT of rosettes

Key skills

·      Power: (I am very Powerful)
·      Social media wizz:(The internet loves me, the end)
·      Stamina: (I can go for hours)
·      Leadership: (I walk, others follow)

Hobbies

I like to swear, a lot. It’s been hard not say cunt up to press, but all farm workers say it and all farm managers think it. If you want to read my blog, please prepare yourself for this. I also like airfix kits, learning new languages, cake and John Deere’s.

Wednesday, 25 December 2013

Tuesday, 24 December 2013

TWO 2130'S ARE TANGOING





By Handsome James.

This is a fond shout out to my first very tractor!

My beautiful 1973 John Deere 2130.

I bought her for £2400 in 2009 with a re-furbished engine in good original condition. The only gripe I have with her is that the clutch peddle springs back to far and is quite heavy when it hits the old shin! 

Jock the Bull posted some really nice pictures on his blogs earlier this month that I originaly took the first summer and winter I had her.

Have a look: http://jockthebull.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/a-handsome-collection-of-photos.html

I always wanted a John Deere as my first tractor, as they all about quality, heritage and design.

I knew whatever Deere I bought it would be reliable and powerful but I also wanted a mark with a strong identity. 

John Deere is its own animal, not a sub 'brand' of a wider organisation. They have a clear message and a dedicated mission going forward. John Deere spend around 4% of their sales profits on research and development. Thats one billion dollars.

Further more, I love the design of this tractor! Again is the distinct shark nose end that does it for me! Hopefully one day they will incorporate that design ethos back into future models as in a modern way as a tribute.... 

PS that lump on my shin was caused by that clutch!!








Monday, 23 December 2013

THREE BEES ARE BLISS



By Handsome James.

I would like to talk to you about a side-line that has taken my fancy over the last year…
Beekeeping.

Or Apiculture if you are after its agricultural term. The reason I got into this is three fold.
Firstly, when working around a busy hive, suited up appropriately, it is in fact very peaceful. It must be the hypnotic tones of the bees but I get a tremendous sense of calm. I’m a proper stress head, so anything that helps with chilling me out is a bonus.

Secondly there are many issues affecting the plight of the honey bee! They are in decline and there are all sorts of biological and environmental factors as to why this is!

And thirdly I have tremendous respect for the honey bee! What they get up to is incredible and as an animal’s go they are extremely advanced. They have an internal sat-nav as part of their flight control and it’s a glitch in development of this when they are young that is making them ‘die on the wing’. There is still a lot of research to be done and debate to be had before we can really get a good understanding of what’s really at stake with regard to bee decline

So in the meantime we need to get going!

In 2014 I want to develop my knowledge of beekeeping substantially and help the farm set up a robust beekeeping operation in order to create a good sense of balance. I want to help the crops grow, make honey for medicine and wax based creams

I also want to improve my recording of them through advancements in my macro photography and videoing skills. Wearing a bee suite allows you to get in really close to see them doing their thing!

I had a go last summer with a point and shoot camera, which you can see on beekeeping blog! I think I got mixed results, but tried to lay off the trendt effects as much as possible and capture some good detail.


However, I want to really tool up next year for 2014. TGK often says to me in times of uncertainty or conflict:  “Relax, take a step back…. And send a drone up”!

And this is what I intend to do – One with HD video capabilities so it can hover above beekeepers doing inspections and also hopefully get a good view of some flight paths!
This is the one I am intending on getting:


with regard to bee photography, during my research in to good macro shots I came across a an amazing individual who refers to himself as the “The Bee Photographer”, a French guy called Eric Tourneret he has been all over the world, photographing different cultures as they tend to their bees and harvest honey.

One of his ventures really caught my attention. The Romanians. I know this is all in the news at the moment as it would seem the entire country is heading over here, but let’s not forget an element of their culture that will be steadfast to their homeland in 2014. Romanian bee farmers! This generally happens in the north of the country and during bee season they live for their work… and live with their work….

They also have ‘bee lodges’…. Which appear to me as converted shepherds huts with upteen hives one each side and space at the back to work.

This bit of kit fascinates me. It links directly to numbers one that list I made on my first post. Colour wise you could have so much fun! Really going to town on woodland shades or tagging it with your own bee designs! Some have very vibrant colours and look amazing when they are interspersed with the summer magic hour!

Romanian bee farmers travel with their colonies to various pastures before taking their honey to local markets. The geography is typically woodland and wild flower based… perfect for pollen!

Earlier this year, the old farm manager wanted me to travel out there and gain some knowledge form them first hand.

That almost came to fruition in the summer months before all the turmol bestowed itself on the farm. Jock wrote an intriuguing blog post about it:


One of my goals is definitely to have a go at making one of these bee lodges! Obviously you couldn’t import one as the risk of contamination would be too great. I’m not saying you could catch a lethal dose of vampire, but on the content disease is rife and you should always really avoid second hand hives as there are too many variables at play with regard to how disease can be in it.

The thought of being mobile with one of these things and going around from farm to farm pollinating crops and making honey sounds to me like bliss!

What can I say…It’s been a stressful year folks!

2014 is going to be a productive one!

I will keep my beekeeping blog updated as the year goes on… so make sure you check back from time to time!

Here is a link for the bee photographer as well as his twitter




And finally here are two close ups of a bee inspection I did from the summer and also a Romanian ‘bee lodge’