Back from hiatus

Well...it has been a long blog-free time for me..

We have had our work cut out with a steady stream of  sizable orders coming through each week and an increasing number of Tourist trade coming into the shop. On top of that workload including the subsequent manufacture products, I have been using every available minute during the day to work on upgrading our dispensing labels..a massive job. Every mixture we make will have it's own label of specific detailed information. I'm happy to say that after a couple of intense months, I am confident that we are gradually getting there. It has meant that the usual "down-time" moments of the day (when I would usually blog or just dream) have been consumed by this draining work....so I'm not feeling quite as refreshed/ renewed as I'd like to start 2017..Not to worry.. come March 24..Tom and I are heading to Galapagos Islands for a 10 day trip of a lifetime...can't wait!!

Anyway...reviewing the highlights in photos...

After a lovely Friday evening enjoying pre-Christmas drinkies with friends at Bob and Paul's place..

we set out on an Onopordon Harvest on Saturday Dec17th..VERY EARLY 

We were not sure we'd find the thistle easily as it has been 2 years since we harvested..Our first stop did not bode well..not a skerrick to be found..

On to our next stop..we were delighted to find the most spectacular patch...and after a couple of hours work we were done and dusted...ready for Breakfast at our favourite spot in Campbell Town..Zeps.

 Magnificent skies here in Tassie..

 Leading into Christmas, the local businesses were decorated with big red bows by local Real Estate agent Amber (who incidentally sold Jane and Ali their home in Gardners Bay)

 I enjoyed the peace and serenity of our Christmas tree lights

 John and Thomas are delighted with their Christmas cards from Sandra

We received a very generous gift of Honey and a special card from our Taiwan customer, David.

Christmas comes early for us..Our new tractor/slasher is delivered just before Christmas day.

 My dear friend Talan and I dress  for pre-Chistmas trading on Friday 23rd...The Holly and The Ivy

 After hours, I have been slightly obsessed with crocheting for Yarnbomb 2017..here is some of my work.

 We celebrate Christmas on Christmas eve as Hannah has to work on Sunday.

 John is tickled by his pressie from Jark and Narns..

 Tom enjoys his 'magic '  gift from Libby and Tim.

The selfie stick trots out for the family snap.

We go down to town for the Christamas Parade...enjoying pre-parade drinks at friends Winsor and Tereza's place first.

Must be a first...no rain on the parade..

 Spot Tom distributing lollies with the scout float..

 Even Donald Trump and his bodyguards are in attendance..Boo Hiss

 A great turn out..

 The Trump contingent stands to attention

 Home to a lovely quiet evening

 Tom makes up a new lego model..its a Christmas Eve tradition!!.

Christmas Morning...just gorgeous

 John and I leave Tom to sleep in, and head out to slash and snip.. a lovely way to begin our Christmas day..

 Homeward bound for breakie and some pressie opening..

 During the day I am startled to notice these Christmas Angels floating in the sky...so so beautiful

Tom and I have a lovely swim in the dam and float around on his special Christmas blow-up rings

 Alfresco dining

 Some slashing to finish the day

Boxing day finds us out on the tractor again...this time Tom has a go..

 The Christmas treat in Hobart..Star Wars Rogue One Gold Class...what fun

 Love the evening sky at home.