Renovations at Rivergum

Not a bad backdrop 

It's been a busy day here at Rivergum, well at least the evidence suggests it has been. My contribution was small in comparison, with only a couple of hours, after work, left to help out. Daryl and I finished felling an old pine tree which was in the exact spot our new fence needs to go, that and the fact it was rotten, were two good reasons to get rid of it.

Rotten to the core

I have no doubt the possums we see in this tree each night, when we lock the hens in, have jumped onto the surrounding pines and made new homes.  So this evening, that tree hitched securely to the tractor, with a lengthy sling,  fell easily into the open paddock and thankfully not onto the new chook pen fence. Phew!

Slinged up & ready to fall

Apart from adding more fuel to our rather large bonfire pile, friends Carol and Zac worked with Daryl to cut a couple of tonne of wood, despite the humid, muggy conditions this morning. They also trimmed up some older Cyprus trees clearing the laneway to the cattle yards. Our chances of losing an eyeball or scaring our faces with wayward, low hanging branches are now significantly reduced.

Daryl, Carol and Zac certainly had their farm workout today! No gym membership required here.

A small sample of winter fuel

Keeping in the theme of knocking things down, some minor renovations are taking place inside our home. Gone are the ugly bricks behind the combustion stove, and a couple of walls are now missing. It's a bit messy right now but in a week or so it will be nearly normal again and hopefully looking fresh and light.

Open space, lots of dust

Different angle

Seems pizza, in bed, is on the menu tonight (C & Z have gone home, just to clarify!). No way either of us have enough energy to cook or make space in the mayhem to find a spot to eat.

Bon appetit.

Until next time,

N