The second half of 2018 has been quite a springtime. New calves again, a prolapsed uterus but both cow and calf saved, then little rain and our cows now do fire hazard reduction on neighbouring properties to everyone’s benefit. Finally the deck and pool fence has gone up in time for summer, but it has been misty and humid, instead of swimming weather. Oh and Alexander has now very successfully completed year 12!!
We had the wettest September ever at 237 mls. Here I am painting the fascias to get the extension roof on before a storm, but it was only partially done. Then we hunted for cows sheltering in the wild scrub but found lots of native orchids instead. The cows returned with calves in tow after the storm- we don’t know where they crossed the creek, but they have great instincts to take care of themselves.
Some of the activities around the house so far- showing the old barn roof (now replaced), a new shed, retaining walls and garden around the house, the old kitchen and bathroom (now replaced), pipes and digging the hole for the underground concrete tank.