The evenings are definitely drawing in now and the nights are cooler. The trees are all changing their uniforms for autumn colours. The Virginia creeper that covers the front of the gite barn has turned a glorious red. The first strong wind though and they will be gone. There is a feeling of hunkering down now, preparing for winter.
Time now to start on the fencing that needs doing, to separate the ducks and geese. These means there will be no fighting next spring. You never know maybe it will help them nest and hatch some fluff balls which would be lovely. The chickens are now in an area of their own with a barn and big enclosed run. This protects them from the fox and means I can find eggs each day. It also means I can develop my back garden into a proper garden. I have already planted lots of wildflower seeds. Then I want to fence in close to our front door. We have a patio at the front that the fence will edge with a gate in front of our door. This will keep the dogs out of the main front garden, again so that I can get some flowers in and create a colourful space. It will also stop the dogs going to the front gate to bark at people arriving. There is always change here as we gradually develop our place. The third and final gite is progressing well and tomorrow him indoors will put in the new back door. We have bought the downstairs floor tiles so they will be laid soon. It is wonderful to at last be talking of what we will do with our house. It has been a long time coming. Next year should see things very different.
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Chris Elliot
9/24/2017 03:13:54 pm
So nice to read your blog, Aly. Things seem to be coming along well for you both (and the animals). I love your descriptions of the Fall changes - quite poetic!
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