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You know, for some inexplicable reason, I was so happy it was the weekend I practically danced off site, after announcing to my co-workers “The weekend has landed!” (and was extremely chuffed when one of them was not only immediately able to recognise the quote but also had the soundtrack on his laptop..)

I think Himself was rather embarrassed by my gabbling and boogying but, hey

I’ve got absolutely nothing to look forward to this weekend really. I’ve got the normal chores to do – cleaning out various animal accommodation, track down exactly where the hens are hiding their eggs (dammit), make sure all are fed, watered and not beating each other up… chasing around lambs to get them wormed… not exactly glamorous but at least the sun is shining!

I’m not saying anything about Stolen Earth (beware: link has spoilers) apart from how cool was it to see all those names fly through the title credits?

I think that’s quite restrained really.

Come on next Saturday….

We had to cull a cockerel yesterday. Not the nicest decision I’ve had to make in my life but it was either that or he was confined from all the other birds for the rest of his life – which is until about September – (neither practical or humane) or left with them and pecked to death (inhumane). That’s one of the down sides of being a smallholder. It was quick though, and happened with as little stress for him as possible so that is the most important thing.

There’s good news with the ducklings. We’re happy to let them free range now (they’ve proved they know where “bed” is) and we’ve set up their accommodation so that they don’t have to come into physical contact with the ducks if they so wish. We’re still keeping both sets in sight of each other but after one of the young females had a run in with Osguth (and, Jemima aimed a peck at her) we’ve decided that, unless the young’uns decide otherwise, they won’t be in a confined space together yet.

I made a boo boo with my latest Amazon order which meant I had to cancel one of the items. I ordered the DVD instead of the soundtrack for The Beach. The soundtrack (when I eventually order it) will be one of my “reclaim” buys – a replacement for one of the many CDs I had stolen/lent and never returned/gone missing in transit I’ve had over the year. I’ve still got the delights of Eddie Izzard’s box set heading my way (as well as a book about chickens). Better luck next time with the CD.