Farm

The Fence…

We are very excited that our fence was finished today. We are most grateful to Jamahl for all his help! Hopefully the cows, and the son, will stay away from the dam now. Jamahl and Monte hard at work  The barb… We are convinced that this will deter cattle (and people) from the fence, despite […]

Fences

In case you are worried about my little wandering son, you’d be happy to know that Monte, with the help of the fabulous Jamahl, is working on the fence, and the blokes reckon it will be completed today! We are very much looking forward to the rest of the fencing being done too. We are […]

All happening here at Fangorn

We have been so busy of late that I have not had the time to blog. Plus we’ve been sick. A few things are happening at Fangorn. We are getting ready for the Goulding snrs’ visit next week. For a few weeks now, I have been sorting and clearing and making space in the playroom […]

Snow drops keep falling on my head

Whilst we are warm and cosy in our little cabin, it is freezing outside. I’m not using a metaphor; it literally is freezing! It snowed last night at Fangorn. I was very giggly and excited to see and feel the fat drops of white falling everywhere. They splatted on the ground like a delicate bird […]

Power Issues

For a while Monte and I have been debating the issue of grid power versus off grid power. Obviously there are pros and cons for each. Hence the long debate. A while ago now, Monte and I decided that we would connect to grid power ie mains electricity. We thought that it would be a […]

Snow!

It snowed at Fangorn. It was freezing cold on Monday. It rained and blew a gale. Hail came forth, and then the snow started falling! I didn’t get many photos, as it was a gloomy day, but I can tell you that there were white pockets of the stuff all about. The snow was still […]

Winter Bloos

Hmmm…. I suppose it is time to update the blog! A lot has been happening at Fangorn Farm. We are delighted now to have two dams. One came complete with a spring, and has consequently been filling up steadily. The other dam is small and deep, and is positioned at the top of the property. […]

News for Fangorn Farm

From afar I write this post, knowing a few things about the happenings on my property. Although I have had a great time catching up with my beloved friends and family, I am waiting impatiently to go back home to my extra-beloved Monte, the farm and my little animals! A few things are going on: […]