Farm Visit

Last weekend the tables were turned, and Freya brought Scarlett to the farm to visit us :)  It was fab.

Initially she was a little overwhelmed by the affections of Kiki and Yoyo, but she quickly learnt to make them 'sit'.

The vast amount of water in the dam was a huge attraction.

But the stuff lying around in puddles in the paddock was the best fun.

She enjoyed meeting the animals, and they were all keen to investigate the new little person in their midst!

Another Day, Another Sunrise

They have been really speccy of late - here is yesterday's effort:

Sundays with Scarlett and Sunrises

My Mac is out of action, and as such, I've been unable to post... but now have access to a PC and learning to use it all over again is a bit of a challenge for an old brain...  Meantime I have enjoyed a couple of Sundays with Scarlett Rose and there have been some amazing sunrises to see at home :)

Still in her jammies and recovering from a horrible bout of impetigo in late July.

Dressed in her llama shirt, but not really ready for action!

And last weekend, good as new and into mischief!  She climbs everywhere!!  Not so much a cat climbing tree as a toddler climbing tree!!

 One of the very speccy sunrises, other one must still be in the camera!!  Stay tuned.

More Snow Pics

Hasn't snowed here before, so its a bit of a novelty and I'm wasting time this morning taking pics!!

The animals all look a bit wet and bedraggled.

This tree's common name is Snow in Summer - here it is doing Snow in Winter!!

This gumtree in the driveway paddock has lost a second limb, there is only about a third of the tree left now :(  And I have an extra job to do this morning getting it clear of the fence.

Snow at Mt Tanga

When my neighbour posted on Facebook yesterday evening that it was snowing at his place, I didn't believe him, I thought it was just sleet, but later when I went out to feed the lambs I discovered he was right!!

Still here this morning, but starting to get very slushy :(

The first time we've had snow here.  And I can hear the creek this morning, so that must be well up as well!!

Sunset at Mt Tanga

The sunset this evening was absolutely stunning:

Took this photo while holding Tibb's bottle with one hand and the camera with the other... several 'shaky' shots, but this one worked OK.

Looking to the Sky

We've got clouds, and we've had a rainbow.... but what we need is some rain!!

Of course, after I put the camera away, and got on with chores, the rainbow got better and brighter... but this will have to suffice, chores take precedence!

Japanese Spitz, Early Morning at Mt Tanga and the Maternity Paddock

Last night I attended a committee meeting at the home of Diane Bulpit, she has 2 very lovely Japanese Spitz dogs, Yuki and Koda.

They were very pleased to be allowed to join us for the meeting.....

This is Yuki

And this is Koda

....but it turned out to be less exciting than they hoped!!

Prior to the meeting we had dinner at the Bowning Pub, which was delicious, and I can thoroughly recommend the pork belly with wilted asian greens, mash and gravy, yum :)

This morning, the moon is still up, and most of the alpacas and llamas are yet to get up for the day.

Not so in the maternity paddock, where Pearl and Narcissus are up and about.  Narcissus has our first Bracken cria on board, hoping for a grey girl - fingers crossed.

Pearl is huge!!  She is not due until March 1st, but last time went 18 days early.  She was mated to Alba, who is black and not a very large alpaca.  At her current rate of growth I am expecting her to give birth to an adult sized alpaca, or twins!! I have never seen a girl this big prior to due date!

Morning Ride and a hot Sunday visit with Scarlett Rose

First thing each morning I take the quad bike and ride up the hill to take Ruby for a run before the snakes are out and about ;-D  Views from the top of the hill taken the Sunday before last.

Looking further down the track:

And back toward the house:

And looking out to the northeast:

Later on that day I went to visit Scarlett, it was a very hot day and she was enjoying an icy pole.... even if some meany had not cut the end open!!

Too hot to set the paddling pool up outside, so a mat, a few towels and the lounge room became a water park :)  Only difficult job was getting her out!!

Scarlett - Rose, the Garden, Llamas at Nowra and Minto the Wonder Dog

Not so much colour in the garden at present, so I am pleased to have these little perennials that pop up and perform every year:

And even though if you asked me I'd say I'm not a fan of geraniums, these guys are adding a welcome splash of colour:

Even the leaves are looking good:

In the veggie patch we are preparing to havest the Marina de Chioggio pumpkins :)

A trip to Nowra on the weekend, Minto's time is nearly up.  Here is getting comfy on the couch with her huge baby bulge!!

Xena, the one winged rescue goose, continues to care for and very robustly protect her adopted family of Call ducklings

Equally vigilant and protective is this tag team of Muscovey mums with 'their' ducklings:

Another stay with Shayne and Brad meant that I also got to catch up with Tikal and Tarquinn.  Tikal is doing so well,and filling out nicely, he was first to front up at the fence in the hope of 'treats'.

Tarquinn is ever the handsome lad:

Cambewarra Mountain road was closed for roadworks, so I headed off for Canberra via Nerriga.  The Oallen Ford crossing was following swiftly and looking very picturesque.

In Canberra I was greeted by Rocky, Dan's dog, he looks quite fierce, but is very friendly and obedient.

Got to spend time with Freya and Scarlett-Rose who is much more animated and smiling like crazy - except when I get the camera out!!

A full on photo sesh is very tiring... going going ....

Gone.....

But earlier: