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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Five Go Live
A week ago, on Wednesday morning, Mother Cat popped. Having inveigled us into allowing her momentarily into our bedroom (through an uncharacteristically beguiling demonstration of affection combined with an unfaltering degree of persistence), she wheedled her way into the warm … Continue reading
New neighbours
Since the hay was cut in the fields near to our house, we have been expecting the farmer to put cows back in to them. We’ve been rather looking forward to this, but concerned that he might include some of … Continue reading
Self sufficient eating
It struck me when eating dinner that everything on our plates was home grown (or home made in the case of the bread). Our vegetable patch is small this year, but I have plans for something much more productive next … Continue reading
Llama double bill
I’ve been impatient to resume regular llama walking. Since we moved in here, I’ve been putting halters and leads on Duc and Valentine most days, and have often walked each around in the willow field. Neither they nor I have … Continue reading
“One cat just leads to another” Ernest Hemingway
It has been estimated that in a 12-year lifespan, without human intervention, a single female cat could be responsible for as many as 3500 descendants. And guess what! That single female cat lives here. Mother Cat has tricked us good … Continue reading
Humpectomy
When we moved in here, the land was neglected, largely overgrown, and devoid of effective fences. Looking back, it’s quite encouraging that we have achieved so much. Behind the barn, there is neat fencing, trimmed grass, and a catch-pen which … Continue reading