I am covered in scratches and nettle stings after rescuing our dog from the ha ha whilst trying to ignore an approaching heard of cows.

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At the bottom of our garden is a farm the only division is a ha ha which is full of nettles and brambles. The dog was sat calmly with me while dd and i were painting. The cows are them moved into the field at the bottom of the garden, the dog in a moment of madness decides to investigate the cows and falls in. He could not get out, while i was trying to rescue the cows started trying to get in the ditch with us. After countless attempts at getting him to jump so i could drag him up and out we managed it.

Might i suggest antiseptic cream

I am sorry, poor you and evrything but lol

Ow! Poor you!

I have mangled legs after going cross country the other day while wearing shorts. My legs look like a mad cat has attacked them . Hope yours heal faster than mine. And don't scratch the stings!

have some rescue stiff brandy remedy

lol & a ha ha! thats impressive no?
from here in my wholly urban setting

The dog is a springer so has a longish coat which is now full of those small sticky balls. We will need to take him to the doggy parlour tomorrow.

gosh, a ha-ha, how lovely. Shame you ended up at the bottom, though.

Have to admit that when the estate agent said there was a ha ha at the bottom of the garden we had to google it.

The thread title is very funny - it is a very Jilly Cooperesque accident to have!

Sounds like an incident from Cranford.

At least i amused the neighbours, i have just added to their preconceptions about northern urbanites.