The comic book version of peak traffic at
Wyndford! Sheep were definitely made to
follow and not to lead, they are decidedly wayward out in front and end up
under the trees or visiting Outlook!
Our effective weedeater (aka Charlotte
the tortoise) is munching merrily and stocking up for her annual
hibernation. She shuffled into our
lounge last week, much to Phini’s, horror who then proceeded to redirect her
with great difficulty, possibly looking for a good warm place to park for three
months!
George and I have just done a road trip
round South Africa, through the flat plains of the Northern Cape, down the West
coast with its undulating mountains, to the majesty of the Stellenbosch peaks
and we have to say, it is always good to be home at Wyndford. The spectacular sweep of the driveway with
the impressive rocks on either side reaffirms that the Eastern Free State is an
often undiscovered gem in our country.
If you haven’t visited, now is particularly beautiful with the changing
of the seasons painting the landscape with wonderful Autumnal colours.
Along with the reds, oranges and yellows
of the leaves the roads are lined with the annual display of cosmos. Fantastic
for photography, especially with the brilliant blue of the sky and the build up
of clouds.
So, it is maybe time to pack up the
jumping castle at the pool and swop it for log fires and winter tramps in the
crisp mountain air. We have a special in
May where you can join us for bowls and steam trains - or just one or the
other. Call the girls in the office on
058-223 0274 for more information. School holidays are also booking up so don’t
leave it too late!
The latest news from the kitchen is that
we are now serving our own homemade yoghurt!
With the added boost of milk from Princess and Clover (when she isn’t
stroppy and kicking over the bucket!) we have had some lessons, one or two
batches that the pigs enjoyed…. And are now producing a delicious vanilla yoghurt
for breakfast! We have been able to serve
home grown marrows, carrots, beetroot, beans, tomatoes and wonderful Rhubarb
from the veggie garden and it makes going into the winter months a little
harder. The ground here becomes so hard
even the moles give up after bumping their heads in the frozen soil (I wonder
where they go ….).
We do know however, where Jaco is
going. London’s calling! He will be
heading out at the end of April to explore the world. Anyone know anyone who would like to fill his
big boots? Please get in touch with us
if you think you would be a suitable ‘fit’ and have the Wyndford heart! We
would also be open to a young couple…
Our monthly draw winner is Debbie
Richter! Congratulations we look
forward to being able to welcome you to Wyndford shortly.
Remember, call now to catch the Cosmos! And you can keep up
to date with us on www.facebook.com/wyndfordhholidayfarm
Greetings from the Wyndford Team
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