Author Archives: Melanie

The Usual Suspects

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Melanie

When we moved here the paddock next door looked like this: There was a For Sale sign at the gate but it had been there for years so it didn’t occur to us that it might really mean anything.  Then … Continue reading →

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Animal Husbandry Blues

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Melanie

This property came with three sheep.  We weren’t very good at negotiating; we wanted the ride-on lawnmower.  However.  For a few months all they did was inch their way around the paddock like barrels on legs and lie down when … Continue reading →

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