A tale of two days

​yesterday I had a scan on my shoulder. So since I was leaving the house I decided to get as much done as possible 

The doctor is opposed Bunnings, I needed something to keep the rabbits out of the little orchard. They have stripped the bark off the small fruit trees. 

It’s fenced, but they can get through the bars.  

I was looking for some shade cloth but couldn’t find any 

But I did find this 

I think two will do the orchard, the third is to put against the north side of the chicken coop. 

It will give them shade during the hot summer. I hope 

While there I purchased some seedlings. 

As I clear space I’ll plant out summer veggies 

Not only will I not have to plant a multitude of seedlings all at 

Once. I’ll also have staggered harvests.  

Well that’s the plan anyway 

I also go these two, hellebore plants. They have brightened a very sad part of the garden. 

I then headed off to the optometrist to pick up my two new pairs of glasses 

They are great in there. I’ve been going to them for about twenty years.

They will not let you just pick up and go. 

They are very fussy and will continually try on and adjust until your glasses fit perfectly 

As they are right across the road from the shopping centre I quickly walked over and headed to the 

Reject shop. 

Ana loves having grandma day on Fridays. Even if it’s a holiday, if her parents haven’t organised anything special she still comes over. 

She’s been feeling a little left out.  Not only that. Georgia is now able to follow her everywhere, and she is getting a little 

Overwhelmed. 

She ask her mummy for some alone time. I feel her. 

So I asked her mummy if she was happy for Ana to come to the farm with us. 

We leave today, Thursday, and come back Saturday. The football grand final is on and 

Hubby won’t want to miss that. 

Because there is no television at the farm, I wanted to make sure I had lots of things 

To do with Ana while we were there. 

I bought some puzzles and a small diamond art project. Once it’s done you hang it near a window. 

Ive also got the rest of those stitch squares we started, I’m sure we will find time to do at least one of those 

Grandma has taken some water colour painting supplies, that I can share with Ana as well. 

After all that I came home and planted the plants, 

Packed the crafting into the van and then pretty much dropped. 

Today 

All washing is up to date and hung in the house.

It will well me truely be dry when I get home.

I’ve packed the food and my clothes 

and made sure all the daily chores are done

Ana’s daddy will put her car seat into our car once he has gone and picked up Ana

From day care. 

It was footy day and she was looking forward to wearing all her football gear.

We decided it was better to let her go to that, while we packed.

I think I’m all ready to go 

I’ll shut down the house just before we leave

I definitely need a holiday after all that 

Remembering

​today I remembered that I had half a dozen pairs of pants that needed taking up 

I had started doing them but the machine wasn’t playing nice. 

That’s when I took it to get serviced and repaired 

Since then I had totally forgotten about the pile of sewing waiting patiently 

Both hubby and I are vertically challenged 

So I had two pairs of pants and he had

Four to take up me one to mend. 

So another job done and dusted. 

We can’t rush these things you know 

Blooming miracles

​the garden is definitely waking up 

Plums, apricot and avocado 

The poor avo tree got very damaged with the frosts.  

I was worried it wouldn’t survive. But it’s a tough little bugger. 

New leaves are erupting 

Bearded irises are setting flowers 

And the stock is enjoy the warm weather and sunshine 

We have set up a dusting area for the chickens. 

The very fine dust helps with keeping them bug free. 

Normally they would find a soft spot and scratch to make a hole. 

They then get in and throw the dust over themselves 

Another little thing they can’t do when locked in their chicken run. 

We haven’t heard any more about the avian flu. 

But I think we will play safe and keep them locked in until the duck hatch their babies

They will leave during summer when our little dam dries out. 

It should be safe then. Unless of course we hear of another breakout of the virus 

If anyone has any ideas on keeping them entertained. Please let me know 

As for Henry the ring neck parrot. 

He ate all the fruit and veg in about an hour. So I had to give him more. 

I’m so pleased he enjoyed it. 

I’m happy when my feather, and fur family are all happy 

Gizmos & Gadgets

​in my never ending quest to keep my pets healthy, I’m constantly buying all sorts of things. 

Like

Very small monkey bars. For the chickens to play on. 

I feel sorry for them being locked in the run. It’s big enough, it’s not cruel and unusual punishment. But they do need mental stimulation 

I’ll add things for them as I go along 

Meanwhile Henry the ring neck parrot 

Needed fruit and vegetables 

These little containers hold the produce perfectly. There is even room for water, so they stay fresh longer 

He got stuck in straight away. 

By the way. He’s named after King Henry VIII

He who throw a massive temper tantrum because the pope wouldn’t let him divorce, so he started his own religion.

This Henry is the same. If he needs food he squares, bobbing his head, and even will grab his food tin and bang it. Like a prisoner with his tin cup!

They’re not spoilt at all. 

Sunshine on a windy day

​the day started very cold.  The nights are still in the single digits.

But more and more the sun shines through. 

Ana has been spending more time in front of the telly these days 

As I don’t have the time to give her that I used too. 

So after lunch I turned of the television and said 

“ we are going outside “ 

Hubby got one of the plastic playmats 

I grabbed a kite, Ana grabbed snacks and out we went 

We sat under a tree because even though the wind was cool. The sun did have 

“ a bite” to it. 

Their daddy saw us outside and came over to help with the kite flying 

The kite, which I had carefully placed into a cupboard, came out chewed and the strings broken 

Looks like at some point a mouse had nibbled at it. 

There wasn’t any fresh droppings so I guess it was a while ago. I did use traps and cleaned at the start of winter. 

That’s when the mice in the paddocks decided they want to come in for the winter. 

I evict them quickly 

While her sister was busy flying kites and running with the bubble machine, 

Georgie and I sat under the tree enjoying some fresh air. 

She had her yoghurt buttons and water, so she was very happy 

It wasn’t a long outing. The wind was too cool for Georgia to be out there for long 

So we all came back inside. 

Their daddy arrived not long afterwards. 

Soon it was time for them to pack up and go home

My blog feed is working again. 

I’ve been and visited you all. 

It’s lovely to see you all again. 

Who turned winter back on?

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After many days if warm sunshine. It has turned cold again. 

The wind is coming from the south. For us that means it’s coming straight 

of the Antarctic with only poor little Tasmania standing between it and us. 

The fire is going and I’ve even got the ducted heating on as well. 

I’m feeling this cold right into my bones. 

The washing is being hung under the vents to make sure it dries. 

I did spend a little time in my studio, but I got too cold. Even with my little heater

Going.  I think I might actually be coming down with something. 

It’s never me wanting the extra blanket on the bed.  But last night I did. 

I’ll add it to the list I have to discuss with my doctor. 

I’ve got an appointment tomorrow afternoon.  I need to get my new scripts. 

While waiting for the next load to finish. I’m enjoying a hot chocolate.  

I really would love a cookie, but I’m being very good. 

But they are calling me, I don’t know how long I can resist 

General life and insomnia

​the weekend was a beautiful sunny one. 

Hubby started mowing and did some very needed weeding 

The rose garden is looking much better. 

There is still one section to go. It’s supposed to rain again so we don’t know when that will get done 

I stripped the bed and was able to finally dry them on the line. 

When I got them back on the bed the whole room smelled like sunshine 

Saturday night we went out to dinner with friends

Sunday was a slow rest day. 

Monday we had lunch with my swim friends, to celebrate a 70th birthday 

Today I ran around the house getting it ready for Dianne to clean. 

Yes I know. I’m that person 

After all the business I was hoping I would sleep 

No. Pain and hormones just won’t let me. 

It’s 11.00 pm and I’m wide awake 

When you have insomnia, what do you do?

Well I continue sewing more hexis, while listening to an audiobook and watching painting tutorials 

At least I’m getting lots done 

If you see the sandman please send him my way.