Pauls gone up to the bar without me- I have another cold so thought it'd be better if I stay behind (with a small glass of red for medicinal purposes you understand!). Just put the chickens to bed and couldn't find Dave anywhere (if you don't know- Dave's our very handsome cockerel-named after Dave Matthews because he sings so beautifully!). Anyway- slightly panicking as Velagota without Dave is like Velagota without any wine (or beer or any alcohol come to that!)- finally found him in the goose shed- he'd shut the door behind him which was thoughful! Not sure what to do- think they get along ok so will leave them to it but not quite sure what we'll find in the morning!

winter wonderland

its' snowing!!!

the view from the cabin at the moment!

Happy Birthday Paul!

Paul hit the big 40 on Saturday! (he said he was definately feeling his age on Sunday but that might have had something to do with all the wine?!)

We had a wonderful day- thanks to everyone for their best wishes and gifts.

We had a very laid back barby on the roof of the house and then retired downstairs in the evening and huddled round the new range.

new range

woohoo- the Esse arrived yesterday!

Paul and Les did a fantastic job of getting it down the stairs and in place (think it weighs something like 320kilos?!) and are both now enjoying a well deserved cerveja!

The stove is truly wonderful- thanks to our parents who have helped us get the dosh together for what we think will be a wonderful addition to Quinta Velagota.

Can't wait to get cooking!

2009

Happy New Year everyone!

We started 2009 with a nice walk by the river and came back for a barby (first one of the year!)

Yesterday we went to the beach and Paul went for a swim (mad fool!).

I tried to get the gruntyweasel in the sea but she wasn't having any of it- she did enjoy the giant sandpit tho!