Well, to say I've been busy would be an understatement! August is a busy time on a dairy farm, and this year has been no exception.
To add to the normal issues of calving cows, it has been extremely wet. Brian also did damage to his pelvis whilst trying to do the splits after falling off the motorbike. This put him in severe pain, and I had to step up to help out. To add insult to injury, he didn't make the olympic gymnastics team!
To add to the normal issues of calving cows, it has been extremely wet. Brian also did damage to his pelvis whilst trying to do the splits after falling off the motorbike. This put him in severe pain, and I had to step up to help out. To add insult to injury, he didn't make the olympic gymnastics team!
We bought a new farm in June, this is the one that flooded. Somehow, I have found myself managing it! Next week I will be milking a few cows there too! I must admit, I have really enjoyed the challenge. I decided not to renew a contract from DairyNZ to be a Consulting Officer, which was fortunate, as I would not have been able to do it!
This photo is at our runoff. These calves are hereford cross, and are being looked after by a 'nurse' cow.
Training took a back seat while all this was happening. Although, I think my endurance and strength as been improved as a result.
My training is back on track, suprisingly I have been able to put in some solid efforts, although a hill climb last week almost killed me!
Next weekend, I'm off to Christchurch then up to Kaikoura for the Spring Challenge. Can't wait!
the site, and will need to drive around 700 poles in order to stabilse the site to build a 70 bale rotary.
1 comment:
Hi Juls ... Reid Rd is 5K as well. Have a great workout tomorrow.
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