Small things are so often underestimated. Take my garden for example. On a tiny scrap of postage stamp sized section I have managed - mainly by neglect - and only by sheer virtue of putting things in -to have produced so many beans, courgettes, onions and lettuces that I am sick of the sight of them. My neighbours and friends have smiled weakly and muttered a gracious thaaaanks as I deliver more bags of beans and courgettes. MY PLEASURE!! I would never have thought that it was possible. I am reminded that you always need a lot less than you think and that applies not just to plots of land. That's my garlic crop - grown from the bulbs Miriam gave me last winter. I think that will keep me going for a month or two at least.
It really feels like the end of the summer that never quite was. I got the first lot of wood in last week for the autumn and in a week or so am off to a colleagues farm where she has Manuka to get rid of. Mind you that will be next years wood because it has to be chopped down and dragged out a gully first. Picture me wielding a chainsaw with gusto! No - I have managed to rope in some manual labour with the promise of some beer and a home cooked dinner as an exchange. Pretty much a win- win I'd say.( for me anyway)
Between working , and being out of town a lot and also juggling some house sitting my blogging has been languishing. Also for practically the first time ever my plans this year are to have no plans. I'm trying to do less so I can do more. As a person prone to extremes I am teetering on the brink of complete inertia and kind of liking it. Next weeknd I'm off to Papatowai to walk 15km in beautiful surroundings. That should get me going. Im taking my camera so you will see some lovely shots of the Catlins no doubt next time. The photo above is from the bedroom of the house where I was house/cat sitting. I awoke to a most glorious view of the sunrise in the mornings overlooking the city. Magic indeed!!!
Heres to a week of no plans.
cheers Marg
Hi marg I think we have different definitions of doing nothing. Kindy's going very well this year thanks ('kind' with a 'y') - I am secretly reveling in news that my old playcentre is about to explode with resentment... such a lucky escape. let's talk soon. MAS x
ReplyDeleteSomehow I imagine your 'teetering on the brink of inertia' is still alot busier than I ever like to be. Re courgettes and the inevevitable glut, the yellow ones seem to be easier to give away, don't turn into marrows in the blink of an eye, and don't throw off as much water when you cook them. Plus you can use them to make a great relish. You're going to have a great time getting wood.
ReplyDeleteNot sure when I'll next be in Dn. Bill is doing the next 2 trips but I'll be down before end of March and consider those bushes pruned. Now is a very good time and we'll take a few cuttings off the gooseberry just in case things go wrong...
Wow that sure is a great view out the window there.
ReplyDeleteOddly enough, after a long long time of no plans, it occurred to me last night that it might be nice to have some kind of plan- to learn something new or something like that. I suspect that, as Miriam suggested, your teetering on the brink of inertia is still more busy than me at my busiest.
Naw, look at that adorable wee wood pile. You'll have HEAPS when you get the wood off the farm. I write heaps in capitals cos its one of many words the kids laugh at me saying. It's right up there with togs, flash (as in fancy) and when I call their trousers pants- cos pants is the word for undies! Oh I am so embarrassing.
ReplyDeleteGreat view from Tony and Kerrys and I look forward to the Caitlins photos. Hopefully Ill have some of Norfolk to match!
Missing you as always