Cate in NZ Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 A blog would be good Lesley, but I like this, I certainly don't see it as taking up forum space, I think that just about all of us eagerly await each new instalment. I love the organic feel of the thread, with all the comments and chatter (even when it goes ever so slightly off topic ; it adds to the humour and the fun of the thread, and we do somehow manage to get back on track pretty quickly) A blog would be a great way of preserving the events as a piece of personal history (inspiration for the book that you and Carl really must sit down and write in a couple of years... if you ever get the chance to sit down and write), and of course it's accessible to all, friends and family and so on who aren't registered with the forum, so you can share it with a much larger audience. But because blogs, in my admittedly limited experience, are a lot less user friendly in terms of posting comments and responses it's likely to become a lot more succinct and less, kind of friendly But there won't be any unscheduled mentions of football Whatever, please don't ever stop updating on the events down at the farm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 well said Kate Couldn't have put that better myself! A xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I think even fish meal is now banned from animals feeds even the cheap ones which is a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I think even fish meal is now banned from animals feeds even the cheap ones which is a good thing eu-uwwwww I would say so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Please don't stop posting all about the farm on here It's so easy to keep up when I log on, although the people who have blogs do a great job, apologies here but I only read them now and again karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I like the fact it is here too Karen - but isnt it scarey when you have missed a couple of days on the forum and there are loads of pages on the Good Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 the last bacon i ate before becoming veggie was from Marks and Spencer - circa 1980 - it tasted of fish That is what tipped the scales for me. The pigs had so obviously been fed fish meal and I decided to not eat meat or fish again. I bought some stuff from the Jimmys farm site & the bacon was wonderful So was th shoulder of Pork we had for supper yesterday - the best pork I have ever had (in fact we all loved it so much we may have it for Christmas Dinner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 I like the fact it is here too Karen - but isnt it scarey when you have missed a couple of days on the forum and there are loads of pages on the Good Life Usually football Well, that's another Bank Holiday gone and we haven't sat down yet! We actually went to bed at 9.45 last night Unheard of for us to go before midnight It was a blessing really as I consequently didn't hear the news last night and didn't know about the bombs in Turkey until my daughter phoned at 8.30 this morning to tell me they are all OK They are 20 mins away. The rabbits now have a run again - we pinched their Eglu and run and gave it to the Burford Brown and her chicks and bought a rabbit hutch for them. They were going crazy in the hutch. We also have the base ready for the shed to be delivered tomorrow, and new sand baths for all the layers. We were both on our way in to have a shower but Carl decided to take a look at the stream and he's decided he can hack a way through. I might never see him again He's also found some more apples while he was over there. We've made a new gateway into the small 'orchard' and Carl has strimmed the ground so we can reach all the plums more easily. So far, we've had cherries and now the plums. There is a damson tree in the hedge and we picked those on Saturday. We will be moving our own small fruit trees to the small orchard at the end of fruiting - we put new pear trees in just last summer We have been buying fruit trees from the Farmers' Market and now have a stock of bigger trees (ones that will grow bigger) and they will be going at the far end of the field next to the wild flower meadow we have sown. The bees will go up there - next year. I'm glad you like reading this - and we will be writing a book - one day! Carl's been waiting to have enough time to write a book that is in his head, about the English Civil War - so far he's been waiting 14 years or more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 We were both on our way in to have a shower but Carl decided to take a look at the stream and he's decided he can hack a way through. I might never see him again Sounds like something from a fairy tale - hacking through unruly branches & thickets! (Just dont wait 100 years before you go looking for him! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Wow! All sounds very exciting! I really would like to read the book when you get round to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 You might get a mention in the book Martin You have visited Lesley and Carl and have named your chickens after them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Lesley and Carl Oooops, I just read that as Lesley and Carly. Sorry Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Hi Lesley ... long time no post . Just wanted to add my extreme CONGRATS on everything you have done ... still soooo , but very impressed by every choice in livestock, and everything else to date. ( Not that you need my approval ). Have been reading the progress and very pleased that even the cats and dogs have blended in so effortlessly. . My very best wishes to you, Carl and family. SarahJo. xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Emma, you should see the weeds by the stream - they were taller than me last time I saw them We might never see Carl again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 I couldn't see above them when I went. I'm taller than Clare too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 31, 2006 Author Share Posted August 31, 2006 Thanks SarahJo - nice to see you . I bet you had some reading to catch up on The hemlock was over 7' tall but it has died back now which made it easier Carl used a replica Viking Broadsword to hack it all down and then used the strimmer. He found an apple tree in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 The hemlock was over 7' tall but it has died back now which made it easier Carl used a replica Viking Broadsword to hack it all down and then used the strimmer. He found an apple tree in there ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 We need to bring heavy machinery then lesley BBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just shovels Buff - just shovels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I can see us all turning up with JCBs, shovels, pick axes, machetes, chain saws..... Martin, you're just a tad taller, like a whole foot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Shovels, apples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Emma, you should see the weeds by the stream - they were taller than me last time I saw them We might never see Carl again. If Carl is still missing we can always get a search party together!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 If Carl is missing he'll be with Mikey sampling ale BBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Joined by Phil, especially if there's hard work to be done elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well that just leaves us to either find a spa to hide out in or to join them in the pub! What will it be girls?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
