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Shearing 2020

Shearing has a rhythm all of its own. It is a rhythm that I have strong memories of as a child and now as an adult I appreciate…

• September 11, 2020
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Stock trucks and smoko

It is drying off here and grass for our sheep and cattle is becoming thin on the ground.  This means it is time to sell some stock while they…

• January 23, 2016
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Winter in the paddock

I cannot remember enjoying a winter more than this one.  Right now the cold mornings, warm fires, afternoon sunshine, warming meals and long, dark nights just seem to fit…

• July 16, 2015
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Shearing sheep

In September we shear our sheep in a flurry of mustering, red dust, extra workers, excited sheep dogs, sandwiches and thermoses.

Each shearing season brings a distinct buzz, excitement and…

• September 28, 2014
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Slower days

Life for us is rarely slow, despite how it might look on my blog.  Thankfully the school holidays break up our usual home school/distance education routine.  During the term…

• July 12, 2014
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In My Kitchen, August 2013

Welcome to another tour of my kitchen.  It is cold outside and there has never been a better time to be cooking!

A special birthday celebration seemed like the perfect…

• July 31, 2013
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