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No Hay Day
Yesterday – an hour before the tractor arrived to bale our hay – it began to rain, just a little at first then the skies opened up and it rained and rained all morning. We even went in and worked on rainy day jobs – sowing seeds and baking! And last night we had a…
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Hey Hay Day
Looks like we are baling today. Fingers crossed as there is a shower imminent. There was a sprinkling of rain in the night too but not enough to stop us. So if the next storm goes round I will press PLAY. The air is very humid so it is going to be rough day. Dripping…
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The Flying Scots-Man
Our Scotman has arrived on a plane and now we have a full complement of workers. Last night he and the girls all went for a walk after dinner – I think they are going to get along just fine. Wai the rescue potbelly pig refused to let Alissa cover him while I was away…
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Two lost heifers and a steer
Today we will finish chores quick-quick and then drive up to the airport to collect the fourth member of our mid-summer team. Michael – he is Scottish. And will be staying a month. That should be fun. So today I will leave you with these photos and get busy on the farm. These three took…
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Calf in Car
Every time right? Every calf finds its way into the boot of this car. It was not hot or anything yesterday but still the cows found the shade and stood about gossiping. And the pigs took to their wallows. The skin on Wai’s neck is coming away now. There is pink tissue under the gunk…
The Kitchen's Garden 