Bloggers block

It's funny isn't it. I am so thrilled and enthusiastic about HU site and when I first started blogging I couldn't wait to blog. It is so supportive and I have "met" lots of lovely people and I feel I have made true friends. It still is very supportive, and very informative and I am learning lots and lots each day I log on and read the posts. I think the question spot is brilliant. Gets right to the point and details specifics.

However, for the past week, when I have gone to write something, nothing... I have fozen up... all blogged out.... capputt... nowt.... blank... zilch.... eerrrrrr.

Trying to put my finger on it... in a metaphorical sense... i think it is because generally my brain fog has lifted and I feel much more alert and capable than I have done for a long long time. So am doing a lot more, not so much physically but I am tackling the office back log and keeping the books up to date and generally keeping on top of things that we usually leave until the last minute. I have reached the light at the end of my tunnel so to speak. Now don't get me wrong, I am still Ill... right!?

It was this phrase that got me into trouble yesterday. One big thing on the agenda here on Cold Comfort Farm is THE FUTURE. Seeing the Royal Wedding on Friday makes one think of one's empire, and the longevity of one's immortality. Yeah right get back onto the point..

Ok... the point is I guess I have got to a point where possibly I am not going to get an awful lot better, but hopefully my present euphoric state will stay with me for some time yet. I have read much information, gone through the blogs on here and have concluded, no matter how I feel now, i still don't know what is around the corner RA speaking. No-one really knows, like they say you can go out and get run over by a bus any time (except not around here because they have cut the service out!) But you could certainly get mangled by a tractor or two.

Ah yes the point is, now is the time to think about what to do about work. I have the answer (or rather I have taken the advice of a lovely person on here) and the the base line is I can't do anything - go forward on that basis and anything I am able to do is a bonus.

That's it really. We have to go forward on that basis and we are going to be looking at the books, looking at our options and getting some good agricultural type advice,because someone has got to finance my leisurely lifestyle and it wont' be Messrs Cameron and Blair. So initially I shall be a stay at home farmers wifey sort of person, baking cakies and jammin it and chutneying it and thinking of other things I can sell in our "little shop" whilst Mr Calfy (who is soon to become the Rt Hon Leader of the Firm (i.e. the farm) and number one son and heir Ben "jammin" take over the running of the farm and branch out into whichever branch they want to really. I shall be home cooking the books and generally having a tight grip on the cheque book. Sounds good to me! I am so lucky to have the choice really, and not have the threat of losing employment hanging over me. I know that.

So I am off to make plans for the next step.... in the meantime I do hope everyone has had a good weekend and restful Bank holiday Monday..... I shall see you all later.... keep your peckers up and keep posting.

Julie xx

P.s. Buy British, Buy Local and support your local farming community.... ahem... (is that advertising???) Sorry.............

[Tricia-P]

Hi Chicken Chaser,

lovely blog and thought provoking too, hubs and I have had a bit of chat on the same sort of future question and what ifs and buts. I'm pretty sure with your tenacity that the farm will go on as it has before, and the shop will be a place of pleasure and escape for the locals. Pleasure in finding lovely yummy cakes that have been hand made, and escape from the madding crowd to get to the countryside and buy locally grown and reared foodstuffs.

Go for it......

Love Tx

[Hidden in reply to Tricia-P]

Thanks Tricia..one big old problem, I shan't be able to eat any of them... do you think I can resist? Thanks for your encouragement though and the plugs... very good. I just hope I can cook?????!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hidden]

Hi Julie, I'm so pleased for you finally reaching the light at the end of the tunnel!

Like you say you never know what's round the corner but I sincerely hope that your good health (well probably as good as it will get) with Ra continues.Don't get to over enthusiastic though still remember to pace!! as you don't want to suddenly come crashing down.

Sounds great though making and baking for the farm shop, I love baking and have only started again in the last 12 months or so, good luck to you.

Take care

mand xx

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Thanks Mand. I shall need lots of practice with the old baking. But I do have an o level in domestic science, so that will come in handy x

[Gina_K]

Hi Julie,

Lovely to hear you are up & happy so glad. I feel over last while I have not much to write about blog wise so I have taken up commenting. I could blog about lots but nothing to interest Rheum mates! LOL. Your farm and plans sound like a charm! I wanna be a farmers wife I feel funny in the country! My son once said while driving through the countryside (re Sheep) " they've got legs", he was only 5/6, but we are total city folk, still your blogs have given me an insight into farming, it sounds hard but nice! I think you should write a book, you are very witty and have a great turn of phrase. I'd be afraid to bake, as only me would eat!!! I have two model type daughters & a skinny 6ft 5in son who weighs 10 and 1/2 stone! My hubby would prob like some baking, but he is chubby enough, what with the Guinness & all!!!

love ya Julie. xxx Gina.

Oh my pug Milly just leapt on my lap top.........

[Hidden in reply to Gina_K]

thank you Gina. It is rather nice living in the country and about that book.... I shan't name names, so you are all safe. hehehehe... x

[Hidden]

Sounds like some acceptance has crept in Julie

Glad that you've arrived at a course of action.

Cece x

[Hidden]

good blog... as your cheerfull slightly nutty self.. love farm shops and free range eggs.. I

m back from torqauy.. need two new legs and ankles !!my companions.. not realy just feels like.. . my mates were eying up elec buggy in hotel.. they said they could ride on the back.... up the hill to the htel in torquay.... , hotel was full of stairs and steps too aaagh.. managed though.. got v tired

[Sharon56 in reply to Hidden]

Hi Alison glad you enjoyed your hols yes Torquay is very hilly good on you girl.

[Hidden]

Welcome back Alison, glad you had a good break, tired but happy eh? x

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knackered... but happy.. what a lot ive misssed

[emandedmum]

Well done Julie, I'm glad you are facing the right way with regards to your future, there's no good in looking back or trying to do the impossible, just don't over-do it It's terribly dfficult at 30 something to try and think ahead to what mght be in store for me but I've been doing it and it is actually making me feel better knowing that things are in place and people know what to expect from me, now, and if things should change...as Cece would say, a little bit of acceptance has crept in... xx

[Hidden]

Hi Julie

I love your blogs and hope you had a great bank holiday weekend. I think you made a very sensible, realistic and practical decision and wish you lots of happiness in your adjusted role. Ann x