He may be classified as a Pensioner now, but life carries on as normal for a farmer. Henry was up at the usual (5.45 am) time yesterday on his Birthday and was in at the usual time (about 6.30 pm) to enjoy his supper. This was a selection of cheeses from James and Michelle, from a local cheese shop, including some made from the milk of some Strickley cows (which we sold to a local cheesemaker). Followed by a glass of birthday whisky, and a few pieces of homemade birthday fudge, it was a well balanced meal!
The last few days we have been doing some serious drain work down the fields. The ground was just dry enough for a big excavator to get on. Everything is now filled in and levelled out and as soon as it's dry enough we'll reseed. We need to know where these pipes and drains are (or at least the next generations will), so James drew a quick sketch.
I should have been down there taking photos, but it was the far end of the farm and I've started on my list of Things To Do before the Birthday Boys' party on Saturday. Three generations from 2 to 75 will (I hope) enjoy an evening of food and fun. Lots of games and lots of prizes!
The last few days we have been doing some serious drain work down the fields. The ground was just dry enough for a big excavator to get on. Everything is now filled in and levelled out and as soon as it's dry enough we'll reseed. We need to know where these pipes and drains are (or at least the next generations will), so James drew a quick sketch.
I should have been down there taking photos, but it was the far end of the farm and I've started on my list of Things To Do before the Birthday Boys' party on Saturday. Three generations from 2 to 75 will (I hope) enjoy an evening of food and fun. Lots of games and lots of prizes!
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