Friday, August 31, 2012

Day 123 of 365

Daily Chores - Raewyn's new toy
I have a new toy this season; the mixer on the end of a cordless drill is great for mixing up calf milk powder!!
(My husband thought this was a boring photo to show but it really is a great tool!!)
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Day 122 of 365

Muddy gateways from all this rain :-(
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Day 121 of 365

Inspired by the Bowls with Borders Bloghop, perhaps?
Family coming to stay this weekend so I've done a bit of baking (hope they last till then!).
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Day 119 of 365

Spring is in the air (again)
Here is the Magnolia tree again, I've been waiting patiently!
 Cant resist two photos...
A mass of blooms.  The scent is divine.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Day 118 of 365

Still being kept busy by plenty of these. "46" identified and tagged within minutes of being born.
This is my 80th 'keeper calf' - numbers are down this year as we have had too many dairy bull calves which we don't rear.
This was our last dairy calf to be born - the remaining 35 cows left to calve will have beef-cross calves.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Day 117 of 365

Inspired by the sun
I was tempted by some seedlings in town today.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Day 116 of 365

Time Out
Working on my 11th Hop To It block.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Day 115 of 365

Spring is in the air!

The old plum tree has started flowering; the flowers are lovely in their simplicity. 
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Day 114 of 365

Daily chores
These guys are eating grass well now so tonight is their last night feed of milk - they will officially be on 'once-a-day' from now on. They will get a fresh paddock of grass every 2-3 days and a good feed of milk in the mornings.
see you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Day 113 of 365

Daily Chores
Are the eggs dairy free? The chooks like the calves' milk and the extra calcium strengthens the eggs' shells.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Monday, August 20, 2012

Day 112 of 365

Spring Growth.
Isn't the new growth on this plant amazing? It is one from an Aunty who loves it for Floral Art. These stalks will grow the fluffy spikey leaves you see behind them. 
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Day 111 of 365

Comfort Food
Peach and Berry Crumble is pretty comforting to me!
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Day 110 or 365

It's raining again!
Rain coming off the cowshed roof.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Day 108 of 365

A New Project
I've decided to make Dad this quilt for Fathers' Day - need to stay focussed as that's only 3 weeks away!!
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Day 106 of 365

Now it lives at my house!! Thank you Doniene for your generous 'farmgirl' memento.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Day 105 of 365

Neighbourly Love
The neighbours are clearing out a shed to raise calves - and asked us if we wanted their surplus hay - yes please!
The big squares really need a tractor to handle them!
See you tomorrow, 
Raewyn.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Friday, August 10, 2012

Day 102 of 365

Freedom!
After being in the shed for their first 3 weeks of life,  the oldest mob of calves are let out for the day.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Day 101 of 365

Signs of Spring
I always look forward to the Magnolia blooming - it doesn't look too far away now.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Day 100 of 365

I just love to....
I  love my new pins, from a friend.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.
Wow today was Day 100 for me!!

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Day 99 of 365

Following a logging truck along our road on my way to work.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Day 98 of 365

Daily Chores
Finally - a fine day!! Perfect for getting some washing dry.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Day 97 of 365

Farm time
Another misty morning.
Rationing the grass for those who haven't calved yet - electric fence and pigtail standards. 
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Day 96 of 365

Nesting
The builder was here yesterday fitting the bench and cupboards so I spent today sorting through my things and moving back in - not a quick task!!
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Friday, August 3, 2012

Day 95 of 365

A day off the farm (again!)
Great co-operation between hubby and I meant I was able to help out at our shop's stall at the Whangarei Patchwork and Quilters Exhibition today.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Day 94 of 365

Sweet Violet
I love these tiny sweet smelling flowers.
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Day 93 of 365

Swapping gumboots for shoes - a day off the farm.
When I work where I do, how can I resist bringing home a little more fabric?
See you tomorrow,
Raewyn.