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Friday 23 July 2010

Counting down

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Not much left on the list now (though I do keep adding to the bottom as I cross things off higher up).
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Two fine days has meant the grass dried up enough for Victoria to mow the grass in the Paddock (and James' garden), and for Bill to strim the patio. Who is Bill you may be asking - our latest farm apprentice from Australia. The barn has been swept and is ready for bunting and balloons. The tables and chairs are stacked and ready to decorate (thank you very much, Kendal Boys Brigade). Photographs are printed, to remind us of when we were young with doubtful fashion sense. Cakes are baked and being decorated (thank you Victoria and Michelle).

The last bedroom will be full tonight, and first tent will be pitched. It's almost a mini Glastonbury.

All (!) I have to do is dust and hoover and watch everything click into place - but what have I forgotten?

But first, it's Penrith Show tomorrow and Henry and James are busy preparing some cows for their first outing this year. Just James and family are going while Henry and I blow up balloons and climb ladders.

So, see you in the sun where a cooling glass awaits you
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Update - dusting (not "a bit of light dusting" but heavy industrial stuff) almost complete - and thanks to Elliot for reaching places my creaky bones won't reach
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