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Pedro finds happiness

Posted on 13 February, 2010 by Simon

While Val was finding happiness by the hearth, Pedro took full advantage of the snowy weather.

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Neighbours — a new soap opera

Posted on 6 February, 2010 by Simon

We’re expecting to have a new stud male soon (more of this later, as I think Val has already said!). In preparation, we have subdivided our bigger field into a large part and a smaller part, by installing a new … Continue reading →

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This year I really must . . . .

Posted on 1 January, 2010 by Simon

I’m not really one for New Year Resolutions. Actually, I’m a bit of a sceptic about to-do lists in general. Not that this stops me occasionally creating one, when I come across some new computer tool with an indispensable feature … Continue reading →

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New pictures

Posted on 24 November, 2009 by Simon

For those of you who like browsing picture albums, I have started to update and extend our rather neglected picture galleries (links in Other Contacts section on the right and in the bar at the top of the page). First … Continue reading →

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More self sufficiency

Posted on 21 November, 2009 by Simon

Courtesy of a large ash tree that must have fallen several years ago, we are likely to be self sufficient for heating wood this winter. I’ve fitted a new chain to the chain-saw and dug out the splitting axe and … Continue reading →

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One of our chickens is missing . . . .

Posted on 21 November, 2009 by Simon

Yesterday, as dusky chicken bed-time approached, we realised that only four chickens had gathered for the usual final snack. Naughty Chicken (long my favourite) was not there.

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