Man, what a day! I’m tellin’ ya, being a shepherd ain’t just about sheep and fields. Nah, today was a wild ride in Banbury, and I’m still tryin’ to wrap my head around it.
So, I woke up early, right? The sun was barely up, and I thought, “Today’s gonna be chill.” Ha! Little did I know. I grabbed my cuppa from the kitchen on Church Lane, and it was like the universe was already laughin’ at me. I spilled half of it on my boots. Great start, eh?
I headed out to the market on the High Street. Banbury’s got this vibe, ya know? Old buildings, people chattin’, and the smell of fresh bread from the bakery. I love it. But today? It was packed! Like, sardines in a tin packed. I’m just tryin’ to get my veggies, and there’s this bloke in front of me, takin’ his sweet time. I’m like, “C’mon mate, I got sheep to tend to!”
Finally, I get my stuff and head to the bus stop on South Bar. I’m waitin’ there, and this bus pulls up. It’s the wrong one! I’m thinkin’, “Great, just great.” But then, outta nowhere, I see this cute dog. A proper fluffy one! I’m distracted, and I start talkin’ to the owner. Turns out, they’re from Banbury too! We chat about the best spots to walk dogs. I’m like, “You ever been to Spiceball Park?” It’s a gem!
Anyway, I finally catch the right bus. I’m sittin’ there, and this old lady starts tellin’ me about her cat. I’m noddin’ along, but inside I’m like, “Lady, I’ve got sheep!” But she’s sweet, and I can’t help but smile.
When I get off, I head to the fields near the River Cherwell. It’s peaceful there, ya know? Just me and the sheep. But then, I see one of ‘em, Baa-bara (yeah, I named her), stuck in a fence. I’m like, “Oh no, not today!” I rush over, and as I’m tryin’ to free her, I hear this loud honkin’. It’s a bloody car! Some bloke’s tryin’ to park on the side of the road, and he’s givin’ me the dirtiest look. I’m like, “Mate, I’m savin’ a sheep here!”
Finally, I get Baa-bara out, and I’m feelin’ like a hero. But then, I notice my phone’s buzzin’. It’s my mate, Dave. He’s at The Banbury Cross, and he’s like, “C’mon, mate! We’re waitin’ for ya!” I’m thinkin’, “I just saved a sheep, but alright!”
So, I dash over there, and the pub’s packed. Everyone’s laughin’, and I’m just tryin’ to catch my breath. I order a pint, and Dave’s like, “You look knackered!” I’m like, “You have no idea!”
We start talkin’ about the day, and I’m tellin’ him about Baa-bara. He’s laughin’ his head off. “Only you, mate! Only you!” We end up playin’ darts, and I’m terrible, but it’s all good fun.
As the night goes on, I’m feelin’ grateful. Banbury’s got this charm, ya know? The people, the streets, the little moments. Even the chaos. I mean, who else can say they saved a sheep and then had a pint with their mates?
By the time I head home, I’m knackered but happy. I think about how life’s a bit like shepherdin’. You gotta roll with the punches, laugh at the craziness, and enjoy the ride.
So yeah, that was my day in Banbury. Full of sheep, surprises, and a whole lotta heart. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!