Summer solstice

Bye bye bull, hopefully for the last time. And he went out the open gate totally of his own accord. That was after I did my best to scare the life out of him as he drank the dregs of the pond. It was repayment for scaring the life out of me.

He was on the hill as we drove up the drive, and we kept him constantly in sight as we unloaded the car. I could see him clearly while watering plants in the back garden. It was when I walked around to the front of the house and found the bull at the front door that prompted an involuntary scream. I still don’t know how he got past me, the full length of the garden.

The fencing contractor and two assistants rolled up at 7.30am yesterday, and secured the fenceline as best they could. Full replacement will have to wait upon the insurance company approval, and cooler weather for the fencing men.

Yesterday turned into the hottest day of the year (fortunately after the fencing men had finished). Today, the longest day of the year, has been a pleasant relief.