I’ve been on tenterhooks all morning looking at my phone waiting for a text or a call….
Daisy was having her viva (short for viva voce – a spoken oral examination, typically used to defend a doctoral thesis (PhD) or other advanced academic qualification).
And, at 13.30, just as I was typing into Google, “how long is a viva?”, I received the phone call informing me that we must all now refer to Daisy as Dr Daisy!
Apparently, and I wrote it down, she has a PhD is Veterinary Research and Equine Nutrition.
I can’t even begin to tell you just how proud I am of Dr Daisy. This is a huge achievement for her.
It has not been an easy path but she has succeeded due to all her own hard work.
The bit that really tickles me is that Daisy is the first female Doctor in our family, ever, which is bloody amazing. I am incredibly proud of her.
(and am obviously wearing my proud Mum t-shirt).
And I hope Daisy is now celebrating her socks off! Well done Dr. Taylor PhD, MSc, BSc.
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Congratulations to Dr. Daisy! All that hard work paid off. Your blog is a highlight of my day; love the pictures and updates on all the goings-on! Take care, Leigh
WOW! What an amazing accomplishment Daisy. I’m sure you have worked very very hard for this honor. Well Done!!! And Francis, you and OH have every reason to be very proud of your girls. Congrats from America.
That is FANTASTIC! Congratulations, Daisy!
Congratulations Dr Daisy.
Well done.
Hurrah! Well done. Most worthy of all that motherly pride.
Oh this is SPECTACULAR (please do not think that my use of caps aligns me with a noted person who manages to scream via his inflammatory postings-I merely am so very excited) news for Dr. Taylor & her friends & family. The dedication of a person to achieve at that level is sobering. It means putting so much of life on hold no matter how interesting the field. It is such an achievement & reflects Daisy’s comittment to scholarship & veterinary science & her love of horses. Also, congrats to all of you because the support from loved ones is paramount in advanced studies. [And a personal vet on speed dial is terrific]
Congratulations to Dr Daisy !!
Congratulations Dr Daisy absolutely amazing news. Hard work and dedication always pay. I”m sure everyone there is so proud of you, we can feel your Mum’s emotion in this blog. We’re all proud of you too. Go celebrate in style.
What wonderful news! Congratulations to Dr Daisy!
How wonderful Congratulations to Daisy and you the parents too
Congratulations, Dr Daisy!
Wow!!! Congratulations, what a huge achievement.
Congratulations, Dr. Taylor!
Congratulations, Dr. Taylor!
That’s brilliant news, Frances – definitely a ‘ proud mummy’ moment! I’m sure she’ll have benefitted hugely from your support and encouragement. xx
Well done, Daisy! I am so happy for you.
Excellent news! Well done to Dasiy!
I can truly imagine your proudness, let alone Daisy’s. I’m sure every single one of your followers knows how you feel and joins in the celebrations wholeheartedly. I’d be raising a glass this minute if I wasn’t knee deep in muesli and a breakfast cup o tea. Well well done.
Huge CONGRATULATIONS to Dr Daisy! Your pictures show how much she is in the world that chose her as much as she chose it! I can\’t imagine how much hard work went into this accomplishment. Absolutely brilliant!
Congratulations Dr. Daisy! What an achievement!
Congratulations Dr. Daisy!!!
Great news! Well done Daisy, many congratulations!
Best wishes
Jean
I’ll bet she’s the only Dr. in her specialty who has received congratulations from all over the world.
Add mine to the list. CONGRATULATIONS DAISY!
Massive well-deserved congratulations to Dr Taylor, xxxxx
Obtaining a Doctorate is hard work, very very hard work and most people have absolutely no clue about the hours, the dedication, and the sacrifices which are made to achieve this.
Cake all round to everyone!! (Except Pepper …. who should only eat proper dog food, and good luck with that)
Very well done Daisy.
Many congratulations to Dr Daisy, that is a huge achievement
Congrats, Daisy, well done!
How absolutely wonderful. Congratulations and best wishes for a career full of joy and satisfaction.
Such wonderful news. Congratulations Dr. Taylor! With so many unsettling events happening in the world, it is reassuring to hear about young women accomplishing wonderful things and focusing on animal welfare.
So chuffed to hear this Frances – take a bucket load of credit yourselves, Daisy did the study and the work and got things in on time – but you two and Floss always there in support. Thought of Dr Daisy a few days back, reading Big Bad Wool (2nd book the Sheep Detective movie based on). And the vet visit being made so difficult by reluctant sheep: crossed my mind Daisy would have had that flock sorted without all the drama. As Kris said above, congratulations are from world wide – this one from Australia, onya Daisy!!
Congratulations to Dr Daisy,!! It’s a fabulous achievement. Congratulations too to the proud parents and sister.
I love your choice of photos in the post, but most, most especially the last photo. It’s very moving and really highlights Daisy’s deep connection to the ponies. ( Sorry for not being able to pinpoint exactly which pony / horse it is. ).
Liz
I know exactly which photo – it is my favourite too. Daisy lying on Iacs’ back
Yes, that’s it, I love the way Daisy is just so relaxed on Iac’s back, and Iac is also completely relaxed with her there. Such pure love.
Wow, it just got a bit dusty in here. ..
sniff xx
Congratulations to Dr Daisy Taylor, and her proud Mum, and all your equine friends who no doubt in their own ways gave support and encouragement!