We spent a fortnight with this lovely family, Alan, Kathryn and 3yr old Mackenzie- along with Mouse the cat and 22 free range chickens.We were made welcome from the get go. We had our own bedroom and bathroom to use. The kitchen was open to us at all times to help ourselves to breakfast, lunch and snacks. Dinner was a family affair, Kathryn and Alan were great cooks and we enjoyed some lovely meals with them on the deck.
Our tasks were varied and fun to do. We cleaned out the cow shed, re-stacked the wood shed, helped transport the cows and made sure the cows were moved to fresh pasture each day. We helped Mackenzie feed the chickens and collect their eggs, enjoying the results each morning for breakfast. We cleared the driveway of cut fir tree branches and mulched the Avocado orchard with them making full use of the ATV. We spent time in the gardens, weeding ready for planting of vegetables and shrubs. We helped pack and process the Orchids for shipping. Ged built a propergation table for Alan"s seedlings and he assisted Alan in building a deck for the Camper Van.
Start to finish of the proprogation table.
Preparing and packing the Orchids for shipping.
Using the ATV to collect mulch and drop/spread in the Avocado Orchard.