This is the result of multi tasking. Do not mix trying not to repack, simmering a redwine reduction for tonight’s pasta, making a homemade pizza for lunch, cleaning out the fridge, stamping cards and making the Final List, plus cleaning the basement laundry when I really should have been tidying the bedroom. 
A beautiful crust, the last of the home made cheese, olives and mushrooms.. burnt to perfection. Though quite edible when one is hungry and unable to focus on the task at hand.
Even the sun decided not to bother yesterday as we struggled through the hiatus day. The day before the day before. Too early to do the final pack, not too late to be cleaning out the fridge. 
The farmy quietly went about its business. 
What lovely fat sheep above all the ruckus in their north field.
Sheila was thrilled that the fridge was being cleaned out and everything that would have gone off while I am away was brought out for their lunch. Poor Piggie, her mascara is running. 
Daisy took the time to do some house work of her own and went into the pigs paddock to do some tidying up of their hay. Her rather belligerent attitude is very apparent in this shot.
Not that Sheila cares. Though once Queenie joined her all hell broke loose as Charlotte loves Queenie and Queenie does not love Charlotte. I had to abandon the camera and separate them after I saw Charlotte herding the galloping Hereford round and round the field. Queenie was in quite a lather and Charlotte was laughing like a drain. Every time Queenie slowed down Charlotte leapt at her to keep her moving, barking like a dog, very naughty behaviour. Of course TonTon was not sure what to do so he ran after Charlotte, who was running after the cow, who was running away. They all pushed through their respective gates, got a telling off, and were sent to their rooms, with the point of my finger, to think about their behaviour.
Good morning I hope you have a lovely day! We have another warm one.
My last day on the farmy for over three weeks. Just a few more things then I am ready to go. I think. There comes a time when you have to lift your hands off and say – OK, I am done. It’s all yours now. That time is after milking this evening.
The first post as a travel blog will be early tomorrow morning,with a last long shot before we hit the road !
See you then.
celi
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89 responses to “Multi tasking would be better as a monotask”
You have seriously gorgeous animals! Clearly very well kept :D. I’m not good at multi tasking… then, I’m a man so…
Men are good at mono tasking though, especially when a newspaper is involved! morning Fruge! c
Haha – you’ll be glad to know I don’t read papers!
Ah, maybe I should have said when you read the news!! c
I guess so 😀 – I prefer the BBC website!
SNAP!!! Love it! have a grand sunday! c
You too!
Never get tired of seeing all the incredible pictures of the animals on the farmy! Have a safe trip! Jim and Mary
Morning Jim and Mary, still loving watching your place evolve! Have a great day.. c
Having a good giggle at the the thought of the dog-pig-cow show!
Happy packing day!
naughty piggie! morning marie.. I see you got a wee bit of snow.. ! c
Again with the “S” word! You may be leaving but the rest of us will still be here. Have a heart.
Poor darling.. sorry my bad!!! c
have a great safe trip celi! i can’t wait to join you on it!
first stop california, with its orchards and my sons lovely big kitchen.. c
Your post made my day, laughing through your animal show. Love the photo of Piggie’s running mascara. .Have a delightful trip.
Sheila needs the waterproof kind, we need to have a girlie talk when i get back.. morning norma.. c
Pigs bark???? Have a grand trip, Miss c. t
Pigs most definitely bark! they have a whole range of voices.. c
I had no idea! ~L
They also have hackles which stand up on their back when they are unsure or afraid Mine bark if you suprise them or they are feeling skittish and giddy so it seems to be a fun thing for them.
The most ridiculous sound is the short high pitched squeaks they make when they want their belly scratched. The sound is usually followed by 100kg of pig collapsing on your feet just to be sure you know what they want!
I love the Kupa’s colors in the brown winter backdrop. I would have eaten your pizza. Crispy cheese is yummy and home “grown” is even better. I hope you have a wonderful trip. Snowing here. 🙂
The pizza was hot and good even though it had been forgotton.. SNOW!!! it better not come here until i am safely in the air! c
Cold and wet Blanky day here today! Bon Voyage and see you on the other side. 🙂 Laura
Morning Laura, wet blanky day! my ground could do with one of those! c
Dear Celi, breathe deeply, slow down, relax and just feast your eyes on all you and Our John have created so that you can take it with you. I need to do that as well, as I’m getting very excited about heading back to New Zealand with you!!! xo
breathing deeply and slowing down.. SOON!!! I feel like I have mud in my brain.. c
Burnt cheese makes me sad.
me too, though it was tasty in an overdone kind of way!! c
I like her mascara, the pig 😀
Well that Daisy sure does have a ‘JUST DARE ME ‘ attitude! I am very excited about our up coming trip!! I AM ALL READY’
I’ll be thinking of you today. Good luck getting everything wrapped up and saying your goodbyes for the few weeks. You’re going to have such a wonderful time. I have no doubts. Looking forward to your trip. 🙂
Safe travels. I look forward to the travel blog. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, Cecilia.
morning sabra.. c
Safe trip, happy travels!
always.. c