Margaret and Ian left this morning after spending 2 weeks with us. It has been pleasant for me, the house did not feel too crowded and the boys have enjoyed being spoiled. They have all been off on trips and have taken a few days off school each.
The weather has been good which has obviously helped.
Now we are returning to normal. We had a great meal at Orana Motel last night. Fantastic food, friendly service, everyone was happy. We did not take either camera but Patrick's face was a picture when his ice-cream sundae turned up.
Back on the farm, we have been busy trying to trap the suspected stoat that killed the ducklings. We also got a rat trap from Wrightsons to deal with the cheeky rats that are burrowing into the chicken coop.
Stuart and I did some stream management this afternoon, removing some of the weeds that are choking the stream. The bottom field has a high water table and as it is where I want to grow veggies, it needs some sort of drainage solution or they will not grow very well.
Best wishes to my sister Alex who is about to marry Mark in Manchester today. Sorry we couldn't make the wedding, but we are thinking of you both.
