The first vines are planted! Ten of solaris and 10 of Pinot Noir. In only 3 years (??) I can start to tread the grapes. Now I realise that only 20 vines is not exactly taking on Barossa Valley. However, I want to see how they settle in to the ground first. Great Fun. It was really nice out there. However, half way through the morning it did occur to me that planting 800, which is the eventual plan if all goes well is a bit of a task.
Eldest has appeared and is enjoying his sailing course. At present his plans seem to include turning the house into a sort of centre for friends from the States - which sound great. We hope Donna will be with us sometime, but he (eldest that is) is trying to sort his Offshore Skipper course out, so we suspect it will all be a bit sudden!!!
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Keep up the good work! My personal interpretation of Thoreau will be so much easier if I don't have to pay for my wine at Morrisons. See the chapter on Economy in Walden for some further indications on how I plan to run my financial life (which is to day I will eat semi cultivated ((tinned)) beans and steal your wine).
Can't wait to see you guys again! Lets hold a good thought for the moment when we are sitting down to chill and exams are behind Jo and myself. Until then I'll pass on news of you to the sea.
Take care and lots of love, Stuart.
P.S We should try to get in a few days of mountains over the summer if you have a long weekend.
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