On the road again.

16th October and we have just had our first day off for nearly 3 months.  We have left the farm well satisfied with our calf rearing and very happy to have been able to spend so much time with Rod Catherine and the kids.  The calves did really well and we have weaned 90 and a large number of the rest will be ready to wean in 10 days or so.  None of the other Ngai Tahu farms have any calves up to weaning weights yet so Rod is well pleased with our efforts.
We found Oxford to be rather exposed to the weather especially in the early stages of our stay as it was winter and very cold.  But coming into the spring we experienced some amazing winds and anything that wasn't tied down was exported into the next county.  I thought Wellington was bad but this was unbelievable.
We are looking forward to getting back to our travels and checking out more of our great country.  South is the direction we are heading,spending a couple of weeks getting down to Joels in Invercargill.
I am going to be coming up north for a week or so shortly as my Dad has been crook so will try to catch up with a few of you then.   thanks Murray.

 Pivot blown over in the wind

 Gracies birthday cake

Gracie on her 8th birthday


James with 2 of Alices 10 puppies