To those who've read my blog before, you might be wondering if I dropped off the face of the planet. The answer is "almost" :-) Truth be told we've relocated, to Tasmania, which is the little triangle island underneath the Australian main land, if you're looking at a map.
Here's the wiki Branxholm, 7261 Tasmania, AUSTRALIA
It's been a huge deal for us as a family. I'm also due to have a baby in a couple of weeks (so we'll have a little farm boy along with out little farm girl!) All of the livestock from Queensland was sold, or rehomed, excepting Reuben, the horse, who also made his way down here.
Quick Unsolicited Plug - the guys & gals at Tasmanian Horse Transport did an amazing job with my big boy and I'd happily recommend them to anyone moving equines to this wonderful place, look them up! - http://www.tashorsetransport.com.au
So, where exactly did we go? The new farm has an old name. Glencoe on Branxholm is a very old farm, inhabited by farmers originally from Scotland (which bodes well I think!). Nestled on the western side of a valley in the picturesque North East Tasmania, not too far from Scottsdale, Branxholm is a blink-and-you-miss-it village; we've one pub, a general store with a petrol bowser, and a small cafe.
Glencoe herself is a property boasting almost 40 acres of pasture, bordered by the lovely Ringarooma River (throw a line in if you want fresh trout for breakfast!) with a renovated farmhouse and a multitude of farm-ish outbuildings that speak of many generations of toil.
The little farmgirl is enjoying the changes this move has brought to our family, and (now I've got the pc set up) I'll hopefully be able to add articles as we fix things, dig new gardens, acquire new livestock, and so on.
Even the snails down here are extra friendly!
I do have to say the fresh produce down here is amazing. Farmgate roadside stalls provide all we need for the moment, from corn, carrots and potatoes from the Amish through to wonderful plums, apples and apricots on the drive home from school... and of course the wonderful garden squash and fresh picked peas from friends, or the amazing honey, and lemons from my other friends!
Everyone here has been very welcoming, it truly feels wonderful to be so warmly brought into this community. And despite thermostat issues with the oven, I can't stop baking!!!
Cheers, M
