Rebecca and Ella
Hi Folks,
Not a great start to the day today with Zeus our gelding goat laying dead in the corral. Ilan and I lifted him onto the garden cart and wheeled him out the back. We then dug a largish hole utilising an existing large rabbit burrow and that was that. I did go out and see him last night at around 930 and gave him a pat on the head so that was a goodbye of sorts.
After a quick run around the pool and last minute discussion of what to buy on the way I hit the road for the airport to pick up two new helpers. We returned to Nubeena where I called time for the day workwise at 3:30.
Whilst we are out in the sticks we do have access to government services. I did a Medicare claim through a little booth and hotline they have in the medical centre. Went very smoothly and I will have the money in my account tomorrow.
The weather has turned dirty again with rain and strong winds. We are off tomorrow and are heading to Richmond along with 3 helpers which should be a fun day.
Night folks
Cheers Simon
POSTSCRIPT.......
During the cattle herding
I spent part of the morning on the farm helping Helen, doing various cleaning tasks around the house. I also had the opportunity to help Bob with the cattle once again. All having gone well last time when we moved them from the lower paddock to the higher paddock, the return exercise was approached with some confidence. Thats where it all went wrong.... Bob is quite cautious about moving the cattle to and from the higher paddock as it is only 20 metres from the main Nubeena road. Today Bob wanted to divide the herd for market and introduce the newer creatures to those who were staying to pasture for a bit longer. First the cattle were moved from the higher paddock into the yard adjoining the house and sale pen, once divided the cattle were moved through the gate and introduced to the newbees, then the combined herd of 15 or so were herded to the lower paddock adjoining the beach road.
All went well until 4 of the herd trampled through the bush and got onto the beach (something they have done before) with me in hot pursuit. After a energetic workout trying to keep the creatures together and save my boots from the sea water, Bob came to the rescue on the motor bike. After some fancy stick waving and gentle talking we were able to get the cattle into the paddock. I was swearing under my breath and hoped to hell that cattle can't sense fear, after all they ARE BIG, it wasnt too long ago I wouldnt walk through a paddock of cows so I have come a long way....
I lunched with Helen on delicious fresh picked corn and left over vegetable goulash from last nights chanting, had a chat about various topics then hot footed it out the door to the Zumba class up the road 5 minutes at ther Koonya Community Hall.
An hour later I was on the road heading back to the resort to start work for 2pm.
Life is interesting "on the road".
Susan
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