caught out

this morning's experience demands a blog entry. there is a story about a local farmer's wife who decided to mow the lawn topless because it was hot, and at that moment the Elder's man arrived...enough said. now there will be a new story. this morning i decided not to wear any trousers because i had other things to do before putting them on. unfortunately, the horizon power man decided to come and check our power lines, and let me know he was doing so, this morning. so he has seen me in my knickers. i can't really debrief (so to speak) about this with tim, as our only method of communication at the moment is over the two way- not the thing you want everyone in the vicinity to know.

the long way round

i bought tim the long way round (TV series) for xmas and we have been enjoying watching the different experiences that the journey presents (2 men ride from london to new york, the long way). so last night's viewing showed a moment where lateral thinking was required to get across a river that was gushing with water. ewan mcgregor reflects and says that he is enjoying the fact that this is the only time in his life where he has had to tackle problems like this, rather than go around, up or over. i was thinking that that's a lot of what happens in life in general.
the other day i went down to one of the dams with tim, where about 10 rams were stuck up to their necks in the dry but muddy dam. while admittedly i was no help at all, even getting in the way of the rams, there was no way around the situation but to run out on planks, lassoo rope around their horns and pull them out. there is no shortcut. for me there's some similarity in the happenings of daily problems - i need to learn the benefits of getting on with the job!
wedding planning also seems to be following the analogy of the long way round, but it will be here soon enough, and it will happen in a planned, or unplanned fashion, as the case may be. i will be posting the dvd invitation sometime soon for those whose addressees i still haven't got my hands on (i think we're down to 3 which is helpful!).

cows vs. cappucinos

i am back from a blogging absence. i have spent some time away in perth and melbourne, and have been home for a week now reflecting on the trip and how life seems different every time you step away and come back.
this morning before breakfast we went to stand near some cows to help them get used to people, and i had a revelation about "would i like a cow or a cappucino right now". watching the sun glint off the clouds and a formation of birds fly by, i think i'm finally making a space for me in this farm wife life. i did enjoy the buzz and life of a city while i was away, but i noticed how slowly i move now and how mostly people look rushed and busy in big places.
the unfortunate revelation for the week has been that the plant i thought was cucumbers in my vege patch is sadly a noxious weed, so this weekend i need to start pulling it out...

cooking for one

i was determined not to write this post last night as i felt that this blog was starting to develop a theme about being without human company - but here we are. 5.19pm and i have no idea what to nutritiously cook for one. the stash of frozen and canned goods is dangerously low. any suggestions appreciated. right now in my head i am in melbourne and sampling some cheeses at the fromagerie - just 10 days too early. am looking forward to a trip on the 29th, where not only will i not be cooking (at all) i will be with my gorgeous sister. happy days.

keeping ourselves company

lately, tim, myself and the dog have been keeping ourselves company so to speak. i haven't blogged for a little while because it's harvest. this means that tim is working long hours and i am working hard to keep myself company. tonight i cooked for 5 men.

the photo shows one of the 3 headers and a chaser bin that collect the grain once the header is full.

the other photo is of our dog millie, who i love very much. she played well with her new frisbee today - she actually brings it back which is a novelty.

keeping yourself company can be scary. you have no-one or nothing to distract you or censor your thoughts. today was particularly hard and i distracted myself (from myself) with TV - something i am trying to limit. tomorrow i may go to a friend's farm for lunch - harvest is a good time to do ladies lunches. but then it might rain tomorrow and all bets will be off!

ps. as you can tell i am still learning about how not to blog - accidentally uploaded a picture that was not the right way round - oh well.

mo watch

there are moustaches all over the place as movember has been embraced at our place. here is the before photo; mos will be regularly posted to show progress.

bling

here it is!! my new engagement bling. haven't worn it out yet due to concerns over its safety but am sure i will get over that one.