Darling Daughter arrived at the farmlet last night. I knew she’d be hoping for a Christmas tree, but I hadn’t been organised enough. So this morning we went tree hunting. How’s your Christmas tree looking? Or do you prefer to… Continue Reading
It’s that time. Time to harvest the farmlet vampire deterrent crop. From the original 22 cloves, I harvested 17 bulbs. What happened to the other five is a mystery. Should I be looking for a crucifix wielding hedgehog nicknamed Buffy? Or just a… Continue Reading
Those of you who know me, please be seated immediately, otherwise you may fall over with shock. Ready? I am now the owner of a .22 calibre rifle! And believe me, I find that as surprising as you do. Let’s back up a bit… Continue Reading
The Young Adventurer and DIY Guy were on the farmlet over the weekend. DIY Guy and the Forbearing Husband took turns wielding the the chainsaw out in the Seven Acre Wood. They were dropping trees, and chopping firewood for next winter. Meanwhile the Young… Continue Reading
In May of this year, when the in-laws visited, Papa told us he was 90. He celebrated his 80th in 2006. I was there. This evening he informed the Forbearing Husband that next year he will be… 90. Is he confused? Are we… Continue Reading
This evening I rode Summer for the first time since our move to the farmlet. A combination of my absence due to Auckland commitments, winter weather, and eventually just sheer nerves (OMG, can I even remember how to ride?), has had one… Continue Reading
I met Fencer Phil back in May. He came to look over our fencing job, and after walking around my proposed fence-lines, suggested re-routing them to form a layout closer to something a proper farmer might plan. ‘Let’s put your gate near these trees where… Continue Reading
You can probably tell by my somewhat erratic posting schedule these last few weeks that I’ve been a bit distracted. I’ve been winding up one of my Auckland contracts, while putting together some extra work in Whangarei to fill the resultant… Continue Reading
The Saddlery Warehouse catalogue arrived today. Big Spring Sale. We all gathered around. And there it was: Bonnie could hardly believe it. Her ideal Halloween costume! On Special, and modeled by Some Other Pony! I wouldn’t buy it for her. I… Continue Reading
I’ve put together five Billy bookcases in the last few days, and, I must say, you have to admire the IKEA concept. Designer items, cunningly flat-packed for economical shipping, and each with all the right pieces in all the right quantities for a no-hassle assembly.… Continue Reading
