All is calm and peaceful at Fallowfield!

 

 

 After the past crazy days here with the film crew, the Northumberland County show and shearing, we are now in a phase of total relaxation – well almost!  Bear in mind that our idea of total relaxation, would be working flat out for others!  But can you really call doing the garden and working with animals in such a beautiful place as this hard work? – I think not! 

 

 There’s no doubt that our attitude to life is reflected in our animals which are completely chilled.  Whether it be the dogs, cat, hens, pigs or alpacas – they are totally relaxed.

 

We had thought that we would have another cria this weekend – but no.  If I had a pound for every time that I’ve said that one of our alpacas is DEFINITELY going to give birth today, I would be a very wealthy woman.  I’m quite sure that all those who are due, or overdue, are waiting until I am about to cook breakfast for the B and B’s!    Maisie has looked as if she was going to drop at any minute for the past few days - but no!

 

 

 

 

It’s such a lovely time of year here.  The weather is great.  I wouldn’t want it any warmer.  Mike and I are really enjoying getting on with our gardening.  The sweet peas are all planted out in their final positions and the greenhouse is full of tomatoes.  We’ve planted loads of different salad leaves as we just love being able to pick a variety in the evening.  Because it was such a cold Spring, the rhododendrons are just flowering now – and they look so gorgeous!

 

If you haven’t sheared yet, don’t forget to make sure that your fleeces are really dry before you store them.  Our alpacas were just slightly damp on the day of shearing so we have aired our fleeces in the warm sunshine.