2017 saw us having lots of adventures
Martin has been home more that has been our biggest change making such a difference.
Our 4 little porkers
Became slimmer of the year and is now enjoying her golden years. We had lots of new kids on the block
but sadly had a loss as well
we had our first attempt at raising some meat birds for the table
They grew into fantastic birds and have fed us well.
Accommodation for visitors
and lots of cook outs were enjoyed
New equipment purchased to make life easier
Lots of success with milking
Starting up a flock of rare breed sheep
The cut flower garden provided an abundance of flowers for the house.
The new goat house got built and had electricity put in.
A foray into keeping geese
Martin got his boat
The growing area has been cleaned up with a mat of wood chip
Our latest adventure sees the addition of water buffalo.
2017 has certainly been an adventure,
so what will 2018 bring, some plans are in the making and some events are on the calendar.
Goats will fingers crossed be kidding again,
Water buffalo will be calving
Geese will start breeding
More meat birds will be raised
Lambs will join us
Weaner pigs will arrive
Alpacas Kara and Imogen will go to meet a boyfriend.
A bio fuel willow copice will be started
Aquaponics will be set up in the poly tunnel.
Hay will be made.
I am looking forward to lots of adventures in 2018 while mind and body still allows.
Our 2018 phrase is Adventure before Dementia
🎈🎉🎇🎆🐃🐑🐐🐏🐓🐖
Filled the freezer and got made into lovely hams
Tess our podgy chocolate pudding joined the family
Accommodation for visitors
so what will 2018 bring, some plans are in the making and some events are on the calendar.
Goats will fingers crossed be kidding again,
Water buffalo will be calving
Geese will start breeding
More meat birds will be raised
Lambs will join us
Weaner pigs will arrive
Alpacas Kara and Imogen will go to meet a boyfriend.
A bio fuel willow copice will be started
Aquaponics will be set up in the poly tunnel.
Hay will be made.
I am looking forward to lots of adventures in 2018 while mind and body still allows.
Our 2018 phrase is Adventure before Dementia
🎈🎉🎇🎆🐃🐑🐐🐏🐓🐖
Stunned, your post was as hard to read as it took for you to write it. You both have done so much this year, can’t wait for you to post your adventures.
ReplyDeleteYou have certainly have a mountain of achievements to your credit. All that AND all the crafting you do too. Well Done and all the best for 2018.
ReplyDeleteWonder Woman needs to take some lessons from you Dawn. Here's hoping for a fantastic 2018 for you both.
ReplyDeleteWell done. Looking forward to reading your new adventures.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Looking forward to reading about all of your new adventures.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a very happy and exciting 2018.
Hugs-x-
Enjoy all the adventure of 2018, look forward to reading
ReplyDeleteHere's to an equally busy 2018 for you xx
ReplyDeleteSome great memories of 2017 and all our best wishes to you, Dawn, and Martin for 2018.
ReplyDeleteDawn, I really enjoyed your recap. Joys, some sadness...but overall you seemed to have a wonderful year! Let's hope for little to NO dementia!! :) All the best for 2018! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and busy year you had and things don't look like they'll slow down any in 2018! Wishing you all the best and good health in 2018!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for every adventure you come across and plan in 2018
ReplyDeleteJust a few bits then Dawn😂 I am in awe of both you and Martin. You are obviously a completely professional team who work hard. Long may it continue. Tx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great year. Looking forward to following your 2018. Enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteWow what an exceptional year. We managed a moderate crop of spinach, some blighted potatoes and radishes, however my helpers are still only toddlers! Have a great 2018!
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