A Friendly Final Sale Farewell... By Margaret Parsonage
It was as we were driving up the driveway to Jim and Pams, I fully realised it was their last bull sale as Ardcairnie Angus. There was a good lot of cars and trucks there, all good signals for a good sale. There were faces there I knew and faces I didn’t, and it was lovely to meet the Dewar Family, the new owners of the Ardcairnie Angus stud. It also felt like there were some people there from previous sales, simply there to show their gratitude. The sale went well with Ardcairnie Q39 topping the sale at $12,250. On very short notice I arranged with Richard Metcalfe to make a speech on behalf of the WA Angus Committee and community and we also arranged for some celebratory cakes for Jim and Pam’s new beginning. Jamie Heart and the staff from Kojonup Elders couldn’t have been more helpful, especially spreading the word to let people know to stay and acknowledge Jim and Pam. Travis King also made a speech with special mention of Jim and his pushbike and Pam also said a few words as well and lots of laughs were shared. Towards the end of the afternoon I asked Pam if they were happy with their decision and Pam simply said that they were and that it was going to be good where they were going to in Harvey. On a personal level I am very glad that they will still be involved with the WA Angus Committee, both Jim and Pam have a wealth of knowledge and are always willing to help. I wish them all the best for the future.
* Thanks to Margaret for sharing these kind words & arranging the photographs (I was more than happy to help with the dictation) & like Margaret wish Jim and Pam all the best for the future!! WA ANGUS NEWS June 2021
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