Hello Weekend!
First of all a quick show & tell… my new bag! I like the heftier padding at the back, so now when I stuff my camera, three lenses, lunch, drink, extra clothes etc etc in there, they won’t dig into my back forcing me to repack once or ten times!
I took it on a walk today – happy with it as its very comfortable. Its going to make a good day pack when travelling Japan (in a month! Gulp)
And a duckling update:
I rang the wildlife carer today – I was a bit nervous asking if any of our little bats survived. But apparently the last three are not only surviving, but thriving! And they are Mountain Ducks – not what I reported before.
So that’s pretty fantastic! So glad we had some success in ‘Operation Chase Ducklings All Over Flowerdale’
In between the rain & wind today, we got a bit of sunshine too… so we escaped out for another hike.
Jeff decided to load up and test out his travel bag to see if it would make a good extended hiking pack
Along the top of the first part of the track we encountered our first snake of the season! It mostly wriggled away, but left its tail hanging out of the grass so I could get a photo.
This is a tiger snake bottom.
I think they reside within the top 10 venomous snakes in the world (said with a note of pride in voice) but I pretty much trust them to move away when they feel you approach. I have never had a hassle with them even though I have accidentally come quite close (not least the bathroom incident!!!)
I think they are beautiful. If we see them we stop and give them every chance to glide away before continuing our walk.
“So husband dear, in that ridiculously large pack you are lugging about, is there a medical kit handy?”
“Nope”
“Oh good… so glad I am hiking with a Nurse”
Small beach things…
A different sand pattern
Tiny wildflowers are also popping out
Back home, I had let my lettuce out for the day!
I seem to have lost another random plant, but overall I am REALLY pleased with their progress!
The remaining lettuce seedlings in the original container are fabulous and really needs a home. Or I will be eating them soon!
My green manure has appeared too!!
I think there will be plenty of time for it to grow up a bit before I dig it back in so I can plant the corn!
Snow peas…
Chooks…
Rhubarb-knowledgeable people… is it too late to transplant this?
Also, in exciting news… I see the start of some cherry plums!! yay!
The final garden related task of the day was to get into the shed and salvage the last of the potatoes.
Tentacle city!
Despite the poorer harvest last season, we have been eating our own potatoes for 10 months. Not too shabby!
I knocked off the sprouts and took the ones that weren’t too wrinkly and pathetic. I suspect the chooks will get some leftover potato mash from my reject pile over the next few weeks!
Soon comes the terrible wait for the new potatoes! (I love potatoes!!)
Hope everyones weekend is amazing!
Cheers
So glad to hear about your baby ducklings surviving! And your chickens look happy in that photo! They are probably happy the rain stopped.
What brand is your new day pack? The belt looks really nicely padded.
Hi Teri – Its an Australian brand called Caribee. I am not one who knows brands of things, so not surprising its a new one to my ears! I guess we will learn more over the season as we will be looking to build up our gear!
Yes – poor chickens!! They will be so happy when summer is here!
Rhubarb: I transplant it when I have the opportunity to do so, not based upon when best because my gardening windows are sporadic. Haven’t lost a plant yet. That said, spring and fall are the prime times. Dig a hole bigger than you think you need and fill with compost, lots of it. Rhubarb in general does not like being moved so take advantage of your need to move it and give it lots of compost [and I mean lots!] for the multiple years it will be producing for you. First year, after a move harvest lightly. There after, your should be fine.
Thank-you so much!!! I have another one that is in a fine location, but this one is a bit of a pest where it is. Great advice and as soon as I decide on a new spot I will have to get digging. Then it can just stay put!
Thanks again – no doubt when I do you’ll see the post of the whole exercise!
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Glad the snake moved and didnot want to strike. Know your new backpack will be comfortable. Hope your new crop of potatoe will be super. Can’t beat a good smashed spud!!!Thank you for sharing!!
lol – They are normally pretty good. You just have to be a bit mindful when walking in these places as the weather warms up!
ooooo – I can’t WAIT for new potatoes!! My favourite! Of course they haven’t even broken the surface so… patience patience!