Cow Island

'Hmm,' said Cyril, 'I think I begin to see where you're going wrong.' 'By feeding you an endless supply of ma best wine?' replied Camille. 'You'll be thanking me soon enough,' said Cyril. 'I think you'll find it very educational.' 'Well, it's certainly a lesson that neither maself or ma little students will ever forget,' replied Camille. Cyril took a long draw through both straws and thought for a while. 'Could you open another bottle of the '04?' he asked. 'But you 'ave already 'ad 3 bottles!' mooed Camille. 'Really?' replied Cyril. 'Best open 2 then. It normally takes me at least 5 bottles to assess a vintage.' But Camille was saved from the dilemma of whether or not to open the bottles by the timely arrival of Norma. 'Just thought I'd pop by and see how things are going?' she said. 'Fine from where I'm standing,' replied Cyril. ...

It's Thursday, He's here and he's inspecting his vast acreage..... Iiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttt'sssssssss CYRILLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! Morning Chums! And let's start by being honest, you've already made up your own jokes! Still I can take it, preferably accompanied by trifle. But on to the serious business (no really, even I have to be serious on the odd occasion). It's been some time since I've been able to take a trip around the old farm. So you'll be pleased to hear that all is looking fine. The grass vines are heading towards a bumper crop and the we may well be on for a record number of bottles. Chateau Cyril 2009 could be the best year yet! Of course this sort of thing doesn't happen on it's own and much hard work still needs to be done. Indeed every day for the next few weeks I shall need to come up here and sample a bit.....or a few bits....a couple of hoofulls at the most.and all in the name of making the best possible grass wine for my chums. Su...