Chapter One, Page One

Merry Christmas everyone!  Yet another year has slipped into the shadows of memory and despite my best intentions and serious contemplation, I haven't managed, until now, to write the opening post to my blog.

I have been thinking about blogging for a couple of years, but have always doubted that anything I have to say will be worth reading. Then it occurred to me that it doesn't actually matter, that this blog will serve as a record, probably not daily, perhaps not weekly even, but a record nonetheless of the seasons passing at Springfield.

So, today is Christmas Day 2012.  We have enjoyed a lovely lunch here shared with my parent-in-law and with Miss K18 and her boyfriend coming and going. OH (the other half) and Miss K12 have gone fishing to one of our farm dams which we stocked with silver perch years ago.  

We have a strict catch and release policy so we can enjoy catching fish for years to come, but sadly today one fish swallowed the hook.  Looks like fresh fish for tea tonight!  Final tally, Miss K12 3 fish, Dad none :)

Master B15 is chilling in a way only teenage boys can manage, especially enjoying his new Call of Duty Xbox game.  Uuughh, too gruesome for me!

A storm is coming over Mallanganee range but it doesn't look too serious and not really coming this way.  I'd better go & lock up the chooks just in case it rains. Tomorrow will be a big day if it doesn't rain.... soya bean planting time!

Today's stats:  
Min 18.3  Max 32.2
Rainfall:  Six spots
Eggs: Just 1 lonely egg

Til next time,
Kath