This Week

We spent this week getting back into the swing of things, and started our spring work. Here we are using the new set of plows.

While we were away

The farm was well looked after while we were away, here is our star pulling a calf. Remember Superman?

Homeward bound

On Monday we took a cab to Heathrow airport, and thanks to web check in, but more importantly, Sarah's cane, we were only 10 minutes from the time we walked into the terminal until we were thru security and in the midst of countless bottles of liquor and samples at the duty free. And that brings us to Sarah Allison, who wasn't born when we were at the airport in Halifax, but was by the time we got to Norton. Tanya did tell us that she would have her baby before we got home.

Sunday, April 20th

Saturday was spent relaxing after a busy week, then on Sunday we drove out to Windsor castle.

Friday, April 18th

Today, after visiting the farm again, we went to Chartwell, the home of Sir Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of England during World War II, and one who was largely given credit for the Allied victory. Then back into London, and we had a very enjoyable stroll (cold and windy, the buds were blowing off the trees and we thought it was snow!) down The Mall to look at Buckingham palace, then back past Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Friday evening we took in the musical Grease, a presentation of the school where Ainslie, Liam & Cameron attend.

Thursday, April 17th

Today we again took the tube to Charring Cross train station, and then caught a train to the town of Seven Oaks to visit the dairy farm of someone that Sarah had known in Cape Breton. Henden Manor, apparently the former home of Anne Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's wives. An enjoyable train ride. We watched 250 cows being milked in a double 24 herringbone milk parlour, had dinner at the local pub, then spent the night in Anne's room.

Wednesday, April 16th

Today, Sarah headed out with a bus load of ladies, to Stoke on Trent, to go browsing in china shops. She had been looking forward to this for ages, which is more than we can say for the owners of the china shops! Luckily, the damage was minimal and Sarah had a great time.
Bruce & Carrie were in for a more cultural day, and they took various tube rides into London, first to the huge O-2 center, where they took in the Tutankhamun ( King Tut) exhibit. Very impressive, lots of gold to be seen there. Another tube ride took them back to downtown London, to the Lyceum theatre, and a very impressive Lion King performance. Carrie was awestruck with the whole performance. They grabbed a burger at "MacDonald's on Strand" before heading home.

Tuesday, April 15th

Today we traveled to the small village of Swavesey, to visit the very old Parish church of St Andrew. There is a bell in this church dedicated to the Mitham family, apparently there has been a Mitham involved in ringing the church bells for over 250 years, since at least 1747. There were a lot of Mitham gravestones around the church, we even found one for Sarah!

Monday, April 14th

Today we visited Hampton Court Palace, famous for being the home of King Henry VIII, and all his wives. We saw the splendor of the palace and gardens, learned some history, and Bruce & Carrie had a bit of fun in a maze in the garden.

Sarah Allison

I have been remiss in announcing the birth of Sarah Allison Harvey, born Monday, April 21st. A daughter for Tanya & T J, and a sister for Emma & Madilyn. I am sure I will be told if I didn't get that spelled right.

Sunday April 13th

On Sunday we took the tube to downtown London.

The London marathon happened to be on, there were 35,000 runners.

Saturday, April 12th

Today we visited Salisbury Cathedral, a very impressive church.
We were impressed with the size of the church,
the 2 huge pipe organs, and all the history in the church.

Then before we left the city of Salisbury,
Carrie & Sarah found the British equivalent of a dollar store!

Our next stop was Stonehenge! (Jesse said we saw some rocks)

Friday, April 11th

We are home now from England and have a few pics to post. Our first day was spent relaxing after our trip, and then on Friday we visited the oldest pub in England- the Royal standard of England, apparently 900 yrs. old. Here is a pic of Bruce & Sarah with our friends, Stuart & Ann Marie Moors, our very kind hosts while we were in England.

Jesse Screwing Up...

Here is a pic of Jesse doing what he does best...but we are happy with what we have got done on the chicken barn. Maybe 3 more sheets of plywood today, but oh well...

Off to England

Here is a pic of Bruce, Sarah, & Carrie after packing for their trip to England. They are going for 10 days. I wonder if there is a llama in England to post pictures for them there. Jesse is staying home to look after things..Yikes...He got his wish though, we had 3 calves today, so there should only be one cow calve while he is alone. Or maybe we have smart cows??

Kings Barn

We used to look out our kitchen window and see the neighbours barn across the road. I guess we won't do that anymore. I wonder what year that barn was built?

The Week ends with wine

This week we spent most of our time working on the chicken barn. We also did our regular chores which takes a bit of time. We are pleased with what we got done this week. Milk is up, so that's good too. Tonight Bruce & Sarah bottled a batch of wine, here is a pic of Sarah putting the shrink wrap on with a heat gun.