Wholeheartedly agree. It can be hard to find the positives sometimes, but worth searching for them.

Can be hard to do in dull mid-winter.

Shhhh, don't tempt me! Hah. I haven't got any viable eggs at the moment but I HAVE been thinking about it. Great about your hyacinth bulbs. I love for them that very reason this season.

@@BrimwoodFarm , I thought you said the ducks were laying? 😉. 💖🌞🌵😷

@@suzisaintjames true ... and i have a new incubator coming to test !

@@BrimwoodFarm , 🤔 what's the term? Oh, yes! ... Cheeky!

We do. It's a slog at times but then there's the joy of this way of life when the weather is wonderful! 😌

Yes, you are right there Geoff. Once the decent weather is with our, we'll forget all this. 😁 Johnny and Jacob. @@BrimwoodFarm

They will come and it will all be worth it! We just have to try and pick out a few highlights to keep us going. :)

Decorated sheep are brill 😁😄

Definitely. The ditch system is pretty good but a HUGE amount of rainfall comes off my neighbours so I want to put in some more ponds up the hill to capture water and slow the runoff down.

@BrimwoodFarm yes, sounds like a worthwhile and exciting project (one of many, i know..! 😅).

I haven't forgotten about the porch! I'm just still researching the best method/build for the site. I love how fencing and gates become such a delight! Great that they're now grounding themselves into the landscape; it's very satisfying.

@BrimwoodFarm Ee-oop! Flipping frost now! For me, living as you are currently, I fount that if on a budget ( who isn't ) the best solution is to build using wood that can be used again, and by bolting or screwing together using no joinery. For example, and not to preach, the frame of the floor is made using 4x2 rails, or c16 lumber. the C16 will be pre treated and can be used in a building construction in 10 years time if you like. It'll last. Rails will not last more than 5 yrs and need treating. Make any frame by not cutting the internal joists. Use c16 around the rails and only cut those. Use posts, treated, pushed into the ground to raise the frame-floor, much like your big shed. Use a third more foe a sturdy and non flexing floor. Either build walls around, with a door and screen it all off, or just treat like a railing system. Keep the corners long, for a roof suport. Place a roof on top. Distribute 2x6 c16 and remake the floor, a flat roor needs support in the center, so 2x6 is better. Top with Roofing sheets. Dont overdo the screws. Everything can be reused later. It's temp, so no planning required. im sure you know all this, but its so cheap and simple. Cheers 🇬🇧