The weather has been a bit back and forth -- not as nice as I want it to be, but plenty of nice days scattered throughout. I've been swimming more frequently now -- hopefully it won't be long before that's a daily possibility -- had my 18th swim of 2024 today!
We've been taking advantage of the weather as much as we can -- Danny is today replacing the very rotted frame on the back door:
The barn doors are also getting rotten wood replaced and a fresh coat of paint. I considered bright pink but on reflection thought it might be better to stick with blue!
It is fairly amazing how quickly the driving rain removes paint from surfaces -- it's like having everything powerwashed all winter long...
On the egg front, the ducks have finally decided to start laying and the hens have finally gotten into their swing...
After eating several goose eggs, we decided that we want to see if they will hatch us some little goosies -- so Danny built them this little shelter out of pallets and presto, she's started laying in it and they are being VERY aggressive if we try to go near it. Hopefully in about another week she'll decided that she's laid enough eggs and start sitting on them.
I did make hamantaschen last week for Purim but totally forgot to take a photo at the time. Here are the last three -- I am showing such restraint!!! Once upon a time I would have eaten the whole batch within 24 hours... :) Not to worry though -- hot cross buns are about to go into the oven, so we won't starve to death... :)
We've got a new cover on the polytunnel -- fingers crossed we get a good few years out of this one as getting it on is a major PITA...
And last but certainly not least -- my favourite vegetable(!) is poking its head up! :)
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Looking good.....x
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