Bella

To you she may appear to be just a big blob of mutton, but to me she is Bella.

Potentially no-one will believe she arrived here, with her sister, in a cardboard box. It would take rather a large wooden crate now. Yes, she arrived with Bess as one of a pair of caddies. Bess died about 4 years ago and Bella was distruaght . She now shares her fields with Spot who is her niece. Bella once had a son (Bertie) who was real belter of a square ram. Bertie went on to bigger and better things, first at the Bu in Orphir, then across on Hoy.

This is Bella's favourite spot. A slighty raised hump - we know all is well with Bella's world if she has assumed this position and is chewing the cud.

Nearly every night they head for their 4 star hotel. They don't mind a touch of frost, or a windy day but at the slightest suggestion of rain they head for the 'hotel'. Inside they have their own stalls and bedding.

Bella has got into the habit recently of coming to the kitchen window in the morning when she first gets up. We know why. Rich Tea biscuits, although she always forgoes the proffered cup of tea.