Every third Sunday of the month, weather permitting, the Channon markets are held at the Channon, about 30 mins from our place along what must be the worst road in the country, seriously. Lucky there is always something to make the trip worthwhile, like this guy lying on a bed of nails. Yes, the volunteer from the crowd did drop the bowling ball onto his stomach. Ouch.
There is always a band, and this drum band was excellent, very entertaining.
And of course, what kind of market would it be without food. Read and weep, Mum. Mmmm, waffles.....
Closer to home:
Monty & friend
We don't see Monty too often, but he appeared last week trying to cross the driveway.
And we've discovered another local, this echidna was rustling around in the garden very close to the house a couple of nights ago.
Chicken Whisperers
The chooks are in the habit of following me around, Ian says it's because I am their meal ticket. He's probably right. The cats follow us around the property as well. So when we were planting out the berry canes last week, we expected to be followed. But we didn't expect the cats and hens to get quite so friendly. To give the cats their due they were very well behaved, but were nevertheless watched very closely to make sure they did not help themselves to an early dinner.
New addition
This lovely little chicken is the new addition to our flock. Isn't she lovely?
And, finally, the hens have just today achieved a record lay of 5 eggs in one day. To celebrate we are having bacon and egg pie for dinner. Better go and check the oven.
Next you'll have to grow the bacon for the pie :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope you are planning on taking me to those markets, I think we will be there on the right weekend.
Since you mention it, I have been thinking about growing our own bacon...
ReplyDeleteYes, we will go to whatever markets are on when you visit. The Channon markets also have some lovely baskets.