Hardly had time to lift my fingers to the keyboard lately, things are so frantic. It seems unfortunate to me that Christmas and all the social activities that go with it are during the busiest time of year for wildlife and for construction in the southern hemisphere, so our household is currently in a state of frenzy not seen since the young lady came into the world.
All good though.
Family first. Grandma is visiting and so I have been trying to show her a fun time. We have already been around the base looking at ponds and grasslands with her early present of a new fold-out ID guide to Falklands feathered friends, took a boat trip from the harbour where we saw dolphins and a selection of birdlife and there is a lot else planned.
Big Man is still working hard and preparing to yomp across the island this week in boots to raise money for charity - http://www.soldierscharity.org/news/2011/12/12/sappers-slog-retraces-falklands-journey-of-british-forces
Thankfully Movember is now a thing of the past and facial hair is off the menu once more!
Madamoiselle is developing beautifully and has entered a more peaceful phase. She is going to be 3 soon and eligible for a.m. preschool sessions which will be a wrench, mainly for me. If her current love of preschool is anything to go by, she'll love it. Sniff.
So as for me, time to gestate my new project, the book. Recently turned out there could be funding so I am pressing on with photographing plants at every turn.
Also been having spanish lessons ahead of our Chile holiday so that instead of ordering diesel (gasoleo) in a restaurant, I can try lemonade (gaseosa) to drink instead!
The polytunnel continues to be a raving success, lots of people have massive amounts of fresh produce to eat; lettuce, courgettes, peas, carrots and more almost ready for harvest.
All is not so rosy in the hen house however, one of the black birds (still can't tell them apart *blushes*) is broody and has been hiding out under the house (the houses are slightly raised on concrete pillars) so as I have not seen her for a little while I am getting worried. Advice on a postcard please. Already tried torchlight and a foray with a super-soaker (!) to no avail.
Most likely thats all for now - will be back to chirp more in 2012!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
xxx
