It's that time of the year again - a time when such extremely opposite elements come together. One without the other is impossible, and yet they are so contrasting on their own. Of course, I'm talking about the arrival of the frosty weather and the subsequent burning of firebreaks... We cannot start firebreaks until the grass is dead, and the only way that happens is when the frost arrives. In the last two weeks we have had the most spectacular frosts, particularly on 29/6 and 2/7.
It is really beautiful on a frosty morning when the whole world is frozen white - it looked like it had snowed on Wednesday it was so frosted over! There was even a decent layer of frost on the fences in some places. Very chilly indeed...
Firebreaks are in full swing, and hopefully should all be done and dusted by the end of this week...a very stressful time on the farm! Burning fires is dangerous, but necessary, so we try our best each year to get them done quickly and safely! Even the new boyfriend has to pull his weight...
The dairy is flying along and the cement work is almost complete. The parlour is really starting to take shape as the welders have moved in, and the paneling that is starting to go up is making the whole thing actually look like a building for the first time. Before long we'll be up and running and milking 450 cows twice a day in a brand new dairy! Very exciting times! Can't wait for all the hard work and preparation to start getting results...
On a personal note, our clever little Gumboots graduated from puppy training with flying colours! She is now officially supposed to be obedient...and so far, is doing well. Lets see how long it takes for Guiness' bad manners to rub off on her...
That's all for now folks...this pregnant fairy is off to bed! Exhausting work growing a human... xx
