Monday 8 September 2014

Storm warnings, gale force winds, big trees and fences don't mix.




Kate and I have just trudged round every fence line after our first really windy night at Hill Shadow. The weather here under the mountain is truly wild, and though I LOVE a good storm, the wild winds do make a bit of a mess of the place!



Especially when you need good solid, safe electric fences for our horsey-charges! We always do a fence/tree/pony check after a windy night, just to make sure everyone's still got a fence and 4 legs!



Fortunately everyone is fine and fences are still standing! Just one medium sized tree down, but in the creek, away from any fences and buildings. Phew!

Someone who definitely wasn't affected by the weather (in a negative way) was Henry the orange mongrel, who spent all night in sleeping infront of the fire.



And so, to finish off this post - here's a joke:


Why did the chicken cross the road? ;D

Proof the Hill Shadow Farm hens have nothing to fear! Our hens have free rein of the property all day, so they often pop up in the yard or at the window to visit us during the day. They have absolutely no fear of people, our dogs, or our children! Why would they?!



Peg Sorting: Tara's favourite activity at present. I do wish she wouldn't post them all down the holes in the brickwork though! Fun for her, but annoying for me to retrieve for the washing! X(



Any Spring 'storm-age' in your area?
Storms: Love em or hate em?
Do your animals make themselves at home like ours do?



Check your fences!
x

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