It has come to that time of the year again...the time to invest in some beef stock! Last year, Dale and Pops bought some beef animals together to try their hand at beef farming. Everything went so well that this year Dale has decided to do it again - this time on his own, with a small herd of 30 oxen!
So on Thursday morning, before the blustery south easterly brought the refreshingly cool weather to quench the Midlands desert, we rounded up the staff and set off up the road to select our beef herd from the neighbour's fine young stock. Once sorted and weighed, we rounded them up and walked them the approximate 4km to Karkloof Farm, where Dale enjoyed his first experience of dealing with herding cattle - not the easiest task!
But my oh my did they look like such a breath of fresh air against the barren post-winter-early-spring veld. There's nothing quite like watching your own animals arrive on the land to be fattened up and sold for a profit! Best investment ever... 
As we got the boys settled into their new home, the winds of change blew a misty breath over the Midlands and everything was covered with a white blanket of cloud. The cooler weather couldn't have come at a better time as we have been desperate for some moisture for a while now. Walking through the garden this evening, all the buds have started to come alive, and hopefully now with this little sprinkling of drizzle, Spring will finally arrive on the farm!
While we await the warmer weather, the cold front has inspired some fire building and mandatory couch lounging...with the obligatory glass of wine, of course! Finding dry wood today was an adventure, but one that definitely paid off as we are currently snuggling on the couch, surrounded by our furry family, staring into the flames like cavemen.
Bliss....
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