Hi All

Its been a while I note. Much has happened, been to Sydney, surprised I am sure, moved Mum into her new abode and we are now thankful that 3 years of hard work has finally paid off. Had dinner at Billy Kwongs (birthday) and just have been generally getting into farm life.

Yes of course I worked one day whilst in Sydney, so thats the upper limit these days. Have been on the tractor a little bit, but ran out of diesel, and am not going to town now until Wednesday to pick up Megs. Buy more diesel I hear you say. Thanks for the tip.

Have had the contractor in to start fencing off the front creek, so that is exciting, I've been helping as much as I can but given only one person can drive a tractor at a time, and given he has the big toys to help, I'm good at digging dirt and pulling down fences. But I do enjoy.

Today was my Sunday and forecast was for high wind, thunderstorms, rain and hail. Of course got a little rain, heard and saw the thunderstorm but really apart from dark clouds its been quite an okay day, so I could have been outside working. Instead I did my trust accounting for the 10th time, but the lady on the phone was very helpful and my trial balance balanced. So hopefully I'll finally get marked 'competent' and get my Real Estate Licence. Hoorah.

For those thinking of visiting over Xmas we are not here from around 8th December and then we have visitors from 28th December, which is when we will likely be back at the farm from our trips around the state (thats how it will feel by the time we finish driving, but all for good reasons). So any time after 5th January is good, but be prepared for some work....... very fun, you might get to touch my tractor and have a photo, bring something orange to wear to match.

Megsie planted some seeds in a tray which I have been looking after whilst she has been gone and I am pleased to say that some of the seedlings are coming through, now that is pretty good for me, so fingers crossed when we get them into the ground we will start having fresh vegies out of the ground. And for those who heard of our potato experiment, you will be pleased to know that more are coming up in the garden. That's the Irish coming out.

Sidd as usual has been sleeping lots but did come out the other day and helped with the fencing. The only problem with Sidd is that he doesn't make tea in the morning. In fact when both he and Billie were together they were demanding tea from us. Of course in the end you just get up and do it yourself, otherwise you'd never get one.

So tomorrow, weather permitting I'm going to be out and about fixing more fences. All fun I love my tools. Will need to start spraying those pesky blackberries which are thriving on the sun and rain. A lot more managable now thank goodness, but still pesky. Thanks for listening and would love to hear from you.

Rosi

PS caption from Harry Kerr, he felt that it was fitting....