Comments on: Chased by Cows!

By: Elizabeth Essex

Elizabeth Essex — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:34:44 +0000

Best cow story ever.
Please go on more walks, as I understand there are also sheep in England who may be waiting their turn at you as well.

By: MonicaM

MonicaM — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:21:39 +0000

“And… I had beef yesterday. They can smell it on me.” Bwaaahahahahahahahaha!! Lawd, that was so funny! Glad to see you made it out in one piece!!!

By: librarypat

librarypat — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:11:00 +0000

Cows are placid animals, for the most part. However, having cut through cow pastures many a time in my youth, I can honestly say I don’t trust them. There were a few with attitude problems that did at times chase me. I always made sure I stayed relatively close to the fence. I spent one early (5AM) searching a misty field for a cow and the calf she had had overnight. The farmer sternly warned me to stay far away if I saw her. You are right about moms and babes. My brother was helping feed one morning when the cow behind him tossed her head. Her horn caught the bottom of his back pocket. It lifted him off the ground and tore the pocket off. Probably an accident, but he could have been seriously injured if he had bee just an inch closer. Never really had any serious problems, but they are bigger than we are and deserve our respect.
They probably just wanted your apples : )
As to the directions – we do a lot of hiking here in the States. Those directions leave a bit to be desired. They are fine for locals who are familiar with the area, but not for total strangers. Hope you enjoyed your trip. I am so jealous.

By: Jeannie Lin

Jeannie Lin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:06:12 +0000

LOL. Glad you made it out safe.

You never know with cows. They could have been mad. It is England, after all.

By: Elisa Beatty

Elisa Beatty — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:13:36 +0000

Hilarious! My stomach hurts from laughing.

Me, I’m afraid of rabbits. Got chased up on top of a Volkswagen once by a neighbor’s white bunny. It just…kept…hopping…towards me….

Your cows sound plenty terrifying. Feel no shame.

By: Ericka Scott

Ericka Scott — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:29:45 +0000

What a fantastic encounter for your heroine. Mayhaps a hero can save her from the stampede in your work of fiction?

Hope you are having a great trip. Eat lots of fish and chips, kidney pie, and some Chicken Tikka Masala for me.

By: Sarah M. Anderson

Sarah M. Anderson — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:13:51 +0000

If you don’t use this story in a book, I might ask to borrow it. I’m glad you weren’t trampled!

By: iokijo

iokijo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:10:34 +0000

Glad you finished your walk w/o problem. Hate to bust your safe bubble.. but cows are not safe. Beef cattle are worse than dairy, and with horns makes them even less safe..learned the hard way working cattle. Pick up a walking stick if your going to do more countryside strolls, they are useful for more than balance. P.s. if you normally wear scented products make sure not to wear anything with musk in it if your going to be crossing stock fields.
Great telling of your encounter.

By: KimCastillo

KimCastillo — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:42:32 +0000

O.M.G! That is the most hilarious thing I’ve read since Hard Eight. I’m dying here!!

Now, if you had your sweet dog with you he would have herded those bad cows for you!

Instead of “bad cows” you should have said “Got beef!” And I think you definitely need to have a big ole steak for dinner.

And why didn’t you tell me you were going to England?! I would have put my souvenier order in

By: Theresa Romain

Theresa Romain — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:18:47 +0000

LOL! Glad you and the cows did not actually come to blows. But now you can tell people you survived a stampede. Something to check off the bucket list!