Author: Scott

Well we are just heading into our “labour” long weekend.  Ahhhhhhh.  The weather is looking pretty good and there is just an emphasis on fixing things: Minor plumping repairs – all irrigation fittings (plastic screw together) so no sweat soldering Drive belt on the lawntractor (and associated lawn mowing) The veggie garden need planting and there…

Well while Ian gets famous, I had a wee sucess this weekend.  I managed to master the BASICS of radio control slope soaring.  The WX was just right and after a few short trimming flights and a bit of advice from the assorted people on the ridge, I got my thumbs coordinated well ewnough to have…

Howdy All I just wanted to tell you that I have requeened my four hives with fresh young queens …. and yes ladies it is the way of the world to replace your old queen with a fresh young one regularly!!!  It went very well and I have four very strong hives coming into spring. …

As with Ian there are just a few things to update you on ….. starting with the most fun. Sam and I had five days of winter holiday down in Queenstown.  It was my first trip there ever and I have to say, Sam and I had a great time.  The town itself could be…

While Ian apparently runs a used japanese car lot from his front yard, we’ve been busy with the task of preparing the orchard and veggie garden for the summer season. I’m hell bent on no getting behind the curve this year. So the weekend was spent pruning trees. The heritage apples take some skill but…