Sun, moon and a severe frost.

I think it was minus three degrees this morning. Went down the road early to check the cows but didn't 'start work' till the sun was well up and the frost was thawed. Driving on frosty grass snaps the stems and leaves of the grass.
The road crew arrived about 8.00am. YES the road has been graded. What's more, a bloke in a truck with a load of gravel turned up this afternoon. There was a section of road that wasn't too bad and they thought the grader might do more harm than good. Therefore a load of gravel was organised for the potholes in that section.
We planted an Algerian Oak in a gap in the ones over near Lex's and put four poplar sticks in the rest of the gap in the hope they will 'take'. The gap was left because it gets very very wet there in wet years.
We finally decided where to plant the umbrella (stone) pines and, wait for it, we planted them. Janette took the Hi-Lux and sprayed along some fence lines.
No calves,but a couple do look close - I always say that.Read more