After a quiet meal at a local pub last night, we were up early this morning raring to go. The chickens wondered what was happening when they were out so early and after a quick breakfast Mother and Daughter headed off to the farm to see the horses. (The farm one day will be just outside our back door.)
We had a lovely morning riding, mucking out, grooming and catching up with friends. Grace, our daughter, was practicing for the Christmas (show jumping) show which sounds a long time away but will be upon us in a flash!
Then it was home for lunch before heading out to collect some logs we'd spotted that had been dumped. A nice spot by hubby means we will have free heat to supplement our coal for a little while yet.
Then the surprise of the day - we thought the chickens had stopped laying eggs due to the crazy weather we've been having here. My daughter went to check on them and spotted something outside their hen house - on investigation - she found a pile of eggs! They've taken to laying in a new and secret spot instead of where they've laid for years! Maybe it won't be Roast Chicken for lunch tomorrow after all!
We've now just collapsed in the arm chairs totally shattered after an afternoon spent Geocaching. We did 10 in total and foraged 2 tubs of blackberries whilst we were out. Well worth it I'd say.
Even if we don't live on a farm just yet, we can still enjoy the countryside and forage for free food. Perfect.
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| The stash! |
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| Rosie, one of the suspects. |
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