The harvest is in.

The weather finally became sunny and the combine rolled out to work again. Nigel spent many hours a day in the combine harvesting the wheat.

The grain is smaller than usual but we have heard that it is the same all over the country. We are very relieved to have our grain safe in the store.at least we will have enough to see us through the Winter and some to spare.

Simon followed the combine with the baler. Straw will be in short supply as well this Winter so we wanted to make sure we harvested it before it rained again.



We have had a very busy week. Matthew came down from Essex to celebrate his 40th birthday with all his friends and family.

Lorna spent two very busy days cooking a magnificent feast for a hundred people. Friends arrived from London and Essex. Some camped on the lawn and some put a sleeping bag on the farmhouse floor.

The old grain store was brushed out and decorated with posters, it looked quite smart.

Julian brought his big gas barbique and Barry brought the music.

We all had a great time. The younger members of the family danced

until three am. I think there were a few sore heads the next day, and everyone was tired. Luckily there were a few pasties left so we finished them up for lunch.