The end of the work year is nigh - one day to go but it would have been good to have a week without students and pracs to finish what needs to be done. Ah well - more things to do at the start of next year.
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| Blondie in yard before shearing |
Last Sunday, we were lucky that the shearer could come around and that the rain held off from Saturday so that the rams were dry enough. The rams all went into the yard easily, which was wonderful for me. They all behave well for the shearer, even though it was the first time for the three young rams. Blondie and Socks look much different now. Socks' black wool can now be seen in its true colour. The sun fades it to brown over the year. The weather has been good for them since. Wet but still warm. Socks would not have been happy with cold weather.
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| Socks and Blondie after shearing |
The rain continues to fall, getting heavy at times. We have had over 30mm since this morning. The vegetables will be growing madly by the time we get back. The apple trees that I planted in the chook yard a few weeks ago have settled in and will grow well with this rain. The grass will need mowing again soon. Matthew or James will have to get some walking practice. No chance of fire restrictions for this year now. Let's hope it keeps raining over the summer and we miss out on fires.
I packed my suitcase with most of what I thought was needed - weight 13kg. This allows me 10 kg for what I have forgotten, such as gifts to take over to NZ. I won't worry too much, I can always buy what I need over there. I would much rather be dragging 15kg around than 23. Shelley has organised some NZ cash to take over. This will allow us time to get settled there without having to race around and get cash. I will try to finalise pre-trip things tomorrow. Setting up PINs that can be remembered, writing a few more Christmas cards, ringing up a few people, paying bills and packing.
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