In article , Peter Crosland
writes
Very well said Sacha. In my experience true countrymen (And women before I
am accused of sexism!) always keep an eye open for their neighbours and
their neighbour's animals. To me that is the essence of living in the
country.

It's not confined to the country. Even townies do that.

I think it's something to do with being part of a settled community
rather than being migratory.
--
Kay Easton

Edward's earthworm page:
http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm