Looking out on the World

Two of the puppies opened their eyes for the first time today to take a look out into the big wide world. We also moved them and Gizmo from the back room into the office. Gizmo has been chomping at the bit to have company once again so now she feels she is once again part of the family.

We've had nice weather for the last couple of days and have made the most of it, repairing fencing and replacing a whole side fence next to the lambing barn. Yet another skill we can add to the CV. Over the next few weeks we intend to replace and repair a lot of the fencing around the property. In some places it seems to have been cobbled together (for want of a better description) and while it gives the appearance of a fence, would scarcely keep anything penned.

During the week we also came to a gentleman's agreement with a local farmer to cut and bail our hay for us. He supplies all of the machinery, bails and stacks it in our barn and we split the hay 50/50. According to the previous owners there should be plenty that we will likely end up selling some of ours, especially as we will get a second and possibly third cutting from it.

Jen spent the day in the garden planting more vegetables and tomorrow we will cultivate some more ground for the next batch - corn. Monday we pick up our new Bobcat, and later in the week we've even planned on making some more cheese! Yes, that funny yellowish stuff that all this is really about...