With a chance to switch off iPads, phones and television. An opportunity to enter a different dimension where one can reflect and read and appreciate the beauty and serenity of Nature. A time to hope and believe that our so-called leaders will rise above self-interest and govern in the interests of the people they serve. When I switch on again and read the news I will find out whether common sense has prevailed. Sadly, I think I already know the answer. Chag Sameach to all people everywhere

Luckily no damage done. Billy thinks it’s fun to play on the broken trampoline

Feeding four lambs requires four hands! The biggest lamb (Ginny) is fed first followed by Luna and then twins Radish and Rosemary. Of course all of them jostle to be fed at once.

Some images from the animals at The Gables

A rare sight as they usually crowd around one bowl and jostle. Maybe they are learning.

Strangely this post wrote itself- it has meaning for me and maybe for you. I live in hope else I could not continue to live.

Chag Sameach

The geese lay in spring for a couple of months but the Silkies lay spring, summer and autumn with a few during the dark days of winter.

I hope the cold night temperatures won’t kill them off

I’ve sown some more seeds indoors just in case

Who are enjoying the blog – I’m delighted that you are following life in the Bedfordshire countryside. If you want to know more you can read my first book, Jews Milk Goats available on Amazon in America and Canada and through Amazon worldwide

And if that amuses and informs you about life as a smallholder you might also enjoy my second book, Cohencidence (also available on Amazon) a family memoir and a tribute to my parents.