We have today watched the cubicle house where all our cows used to live when they were inside during the winter being taken down. For many years Harry & Brian our son ( & many a time me too ) tended, cleaned & bedded up 110 cows day & night 365 days a year. Since we retired & sold the land & buildings the new owner is still farming beef & sheep but intends to develop the old brick farm buildings. This is our side of the wall & tonight even the spars are no longer there. Quite sad really but we are so glad to be retired ! Today our son who worked with Harry for 30 years is back from NZ on holiday for the first time in 2 years so he was amazed at the change in the place ! Tonight I have been for the first class in my photography course...we are a real mixed bag!! One lady didn't even have her camera charged up !! I have learnt a couple of things so I live in hope ! Watch this space !!
That is such a beautiful wall and I love your blue door Pat. I'm not surprised you're sad about the cubicle house when it was such a big part of your life but so long as he doesn't put something ugly in its place you might a least have more sun when you're lying in your retirement deckchair! NZ is a long way away - but an amazing place to go and visit - my brother-in-law is quarter Moari so my sister has been a few times - it's on my dream list.
@judithg The condition was if he wanted to develop the building that the building had to come down & it actually looks a lot nearer in this photo than it is ! The blue door is an outhouse.
Backbreaking work cleaning up after 110 cows! I am not surprised you enjoy being retired. I love the red
brick wall with its rounded copestones. Enjoy your son's visit!
looks a nice play to relax Pat, does it get the sun ? I can 'see' you with a glass of wine 'chilling' out browsing your images on you camera / computer :)
I love the brickwork! Such a beautiful outdoor space.
Sounds like you and Harry deserve a happy, relaxing retirement after the years of hard work ~ seven days a week. Enjoy!
I think you're going to love photography class! I came away from my classes with much more confidence with my camera. Have fun! :)
brick wall with its rounded copestones. Enjoy your son's visit!
Sounds like you and Harry deserve a happy, relaxing retirement after the years of hard work ~ seven days a week. Enjoy!
I think you're going to love photography class! I came away from my classes with much more confidence with my camera. Have fun! :)