Been having a think about some of the noises I love and loathe in the countryside. Here are three of each:
Love:
* The sudden silence after you switch a combine or tractor off after it's been running for hours
* Woodpigeons in the evening
* A dog's bark from a distance
Loathe:
* A fox screeching
* Fireworks (especially when it's not even the right time of year)
* Hot-air balloons