I am constantly advising not to cut your long grass too early to my clients as we invariably have hot weeks later in the year. Alpaca can lie and cool in the dewy grass or moisture and ours are no exception…

I am not a maudling person, life is too short and days and time too important but I have been touched by the constantly arriving cards and messages of sympathy from our clients, friends and family for our sad loss so a big thank you and heres  just a few with the home made cross my favourite!

Dunedin is a town in the South Island of New Zealand and is beautiful with its quaint houses in bright colours, with the sun on it just recently as I was driven through the crazy new town centre system (does anyone heed Rights of Way signs these days) I thought of Dunedin with the colours…

I am always struck by the beauty of the church but what a shame so many shops are closing down… House of Fraser being so big on that side leaves a hole someone great is going to have to fill…

well in the midst of tragedy, farming life always goes on as these Sunsets confirm…

and the weather is turning and Winter is coming but first the Autumn fruits… will be ready soon

knowing rumour mills and how they work, please respect our privacy following the sudden and tragic death of my husbands Mother in the early hours of this morning. whilst a frail not 100% well lovely old lady it was not expected at this time despite her nearly 89 years of age.

Rest in peace little one.

I always have a song for people I love but the one that springs to mind following this is simply DIDO as I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye…

The Day before the Day

Speeches won’t be made today, clocks will carry on
Flowers won’t be left in parks, work will still be done
People won’t be dressed in black, and babies will be born
No flags will fly, the sun will rise,
But we know that you are gone

You who love to love, and believed we can never give enough

It wakes me every single night, thinking through the day
Did you stop at any time, have doubts at any stage?
Were you calm or were you numb, or happy just to get it done?
Well I’ve lived my life without regret, until today

You who love to love, and believed we can never give enough

I didn’t get to say goodbye, the day before the day
Was trying to get to work on time, and that’s why I turned away
And missed the most important thing, you’ve ever tried to say
Well I’ve lived my life without regret until today

You who love to love, and believed we can never give enough
And you who hoped that underneath, we all felt the same
That was until the day before the day
The day before the day
The day before the day

Well a friend of mine whose Vegetarian assures me these are Puffballs and edible but im not convinced… what do you think? too reminiscent of Bridget Jones Magic Mushroom sea conch scene for me LOL

meantime farming and fencing replacements…

with the ever faithful Massey

well, for those of you following the British Spotted Pony stories at Kensmyth, you will be delighted to know that although you have already seen him in his pyjamas, the sire of one of our foals due for next year is here in the Horse and Hound in his full glory – Araki Spot the Difference – with Richard of course

With everyone mated and spat off (Alpaca) and all mares in foal there is much anticipation for 2020… only tupping remains on the calendar for the livestock now!

well somebody had a birthday – how time flies

but due to the rain… that day the enthusiasm was rather thwarted LOL

Well some Alpaca Mums… and Cria too are excellent flock guards and this year is no exception LOL

the beauty of a sunrise when you have a cuppa in your hand… and the sweet smell of Alpaca, sheep and horses