Sunday morning began with full breakfasts to the weekend's guests when Leah ran over to say that our expectant mother, who escaped market by seeking out our neighbour's bull, had begun calving. Breakfasts over as quick as was polite and David and Edward led the young girl inside. Not without drama and the strength of our lovely neighbours Rachael and Adrian and some more sheer brute force, Berty Bull was born. Mother and son are just fine - a prouder mother it would be hard to find and the sweetest most beautiful young calf one could imagine is now lying by her side. Photos taken and emailed to George and Alice who were not here to witness this event and then on to turning out the pigs. They now have a huge pen where they are having running races and exhausting themselves! Everything is lovely down on the farm!
We enjoyed a bbq on the terrace last night and sat out watching the swallows settle for the evening before the bats began their display. Whether they are looking for partners we are not sure, but they carried out daredevil antics last night, diving and swooping around each other you could actually hear their wings touch. The evening was so warm you could have sat out all night. Good job we didn't since it rained during the night! However, that saved watering the flowers this morning.
Today's main task is to replenish the jam and cake stocks, which are pretty low. Think today Leah is experimenting with the Cheshire Soul Cake recipe and trying it in a cupcake...so off to the aga to stir the rhubarb!
Catch up shortly,
Love, Sue x
