Some years we look back and go WOW did we get that all done. Then others are darn we expected to much, which can quite often be the way, even with new year resolutions.
So this year we got a bit bogged down with things, at the start of the year. It took us a while to get back on track. Although we did not totally achieve what we wanted last year. We have done fairly well. Our plan was to get us a lounge and we have the major part of it done. The sad bit was we did not have it for Christmas. It's not the end of the world, other things got done instead as we ran out of funds to complete the work. It will happen this year we are now sure of that. Over the colder months and next few weeks we will get back on inside.
The other big project next year is the barn roof. We don't expect to get the hole thing done, but will get everything down before some one gets hurt. It will make great fire wood as the hole thing needs to be replaced.
I am still waiting for that swimming pool and bar hahhaa and I do hope in all we are doing we might actually get some if not all of that done as well. It's only been sat in the end cottage for over ten years waiting to go up.
As always there will be animal care that go's with out saying. We are looking to build more duck and chicken houses and make things better for us and them. There is always the never ending fencing. Which seems to go on and on. Goats do like to make holes in it. However animal housing and care is always top of our list.
One thing we want to try and bring back and do this year is a plant sale in the late spring, which we are already planning. A bit like a bring, swap and bye sale. I am already looking up seeds etc. As they say watch this space and I will let you all know when we intend to have it.
Add to this trips to see our children and grandchildren we HOPE and things will be full steam ahead. We already have helpers booked in until the end of March. I am building teams to do the work with us and really look forwards to one or two people returning to stay. I have a feeling we will have to have the tents up this year.
So we wish you a very very happy new year full of blessings and love from all of us here at Le Chataignier.