It´s time again for that year in review post.
I´m afraid not much on the list of 2018 got done - again. Once again, economics got in the way of the bigger projects.
No well.
No barn.
No laundry room.
But, I did make progress on the flower farm. Didn´t sell anything at the market as they have a waiting list and a 2 page long list of administrative requirements, but I gave away several nice bouquets to neighbors (bonus points for social engagement), had lots for guests over the summer, started up an Instagram account, refocused the Romanesca Facebook page and got actual enquiries from other businesses. Met some guys in Pontevedra who are absolutely deeeelightful and have exactly the same interests in wild, organic flowers and greenery that I do. They are keeping me sane and giving me hope. If you´re in Pontevedra check out Indigobygm. And, I´m in a Whatsup chat with several other women who are flower farming around Spain, so I can ask questions and get experienced answers. Thank you social media! Did a lot of reading and planted a bunch of seeds and bulbs/corms in the fall for Spring 2019.
And Breo is now enrolled in school at Montegatto, in Oza dos Rios. We´ve signed up for 10 classes with the trainer, who will help us out on basic obedience and getting him to cooperate a little more on the leash.
And finally, we brought home Briga! She is growing apace, and starting to settle down into a good puppy. Not quite so much ferocious biting, lots more tail wagging and we´re tremendously relieved she sleeps through the night now. We´ll be applying what we learn with Breo to her, and hope to have 2 well-behaved, well-adjusted canine companions by summertime.
In the meantime, we´re stocking up on more firewood during this frosty spell. Now looking at two weeks of rainy weather, and so, so much more weeding to do.
And started some sweet pea seeds for planting out in a few weeks. Onward and upward.
Never mind what didn't get done.. what you did succeed in doing is well praiseworthy
ReplyDeleteThank you GZ!
ReplyDeleteI am one of those glass half full people, I´m afraid. But, I try to tell myself there´s a time for everything. Once it starts raining, maybe I can get to some house cleaning and organizing.
The good news is that the tractor guy is supposed to come today to expand the planting area. Yay!
Cheers
Hi Coco,
ReplyDeleteA well? Well, a well would be a very interesting project. Are they common in your country? The lintel beam above the firewood bays (nice work too!) looks as though it is filled with history and character. You rarely see such quality work down here. Briga surely couldn't be anything other than a total delight, could she?
Chris
Hi, Coco!
ReplyDeleteYou have actually really done a lot. All the flower people connections that you have made should serve you well.
Sit, Breo - sit! Walkies!
Those are wonderful photos. I love the markings on Briga's face.
Pam
Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteYep, wells are very common. In fact, our two neighbors have well water, while we connected to village mains.
The living room was where they kept the cows and the columns were the manger, with the living space for people above. There are still iron tie rings hammered into the stone. The firewood stacking isn´t as neat as yours, but then whose is?
Hi Pam,
I hope I can find a bunch of like minded people. It´s really hard for me to push myself out there, but needs must.
After one lesson, the key to dog behavior seems to be having an endless supply of treats to reward them when they do what you want. I can live with that. As it is, I have to be on the lookout for cars, cows and cats while we´re walking, as he likes to lunge for them.
Briga is alternately a bratty, yowling nightmare and a delight. She is pretty, isn´t she? When she´s not completely covered in mud, that is.
Cheers!