waiting for rain

The forecast had given dire warnings of heavy rain for today, so it was with surprise that we woke up to sunshine. We rushed out to make the most of it before the rain came – and that is how the day went.

Himself finished digging  over veg bed 8  (only 8 more to go then!), and it was still not raining, so we cut some logs.  Still no rain, so we went to look at the hedges to make a start. On our way though, we noticed several large branches of tree ivy had come down in the stormy weather, so dragged these to the sheep – who were far from unhappy with the arrangement.

After lunch, it was still not raining, so we went out and made a start on hedging and laying – slow progress as always as we are working with hand tools, but several thinnings were cut and we have a starting point for hedge laying. The sheep made themselves useful by eating leaves and catkins from the branches on the ground.. and of course getting in the way, as much as possible.

Still no rain, so we despatched two more cockerels. Both leghorns, and therefore skinny, but I don’t think they were ever going to get big, so now is better than later. After they were plucked and drawn, and logs fetched in, I had enough time to pick sprouts for tea, and some to put in the freezer (to make sure we have some for Christmas), before it got dark.  Still no rain.

I suspect the forecast had changed.. but actually we got lots done, and sunshine on our faces, and I’m happily tired now.

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