James Herriott (I misremember the book) speaking of sharing a pan that was virtually all blubber, with a farmer, after a difficult night for the vet.

Oh, yes ... and when I saw the TV version the look on the Vet's face was hilarious ... the thought of that pan of greasy fat made me gag! I'll take my bacon crisp, thank you very much. Anyone for bacon n' eggs?
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