Archive for August, 2008

Border Collies for Sale

We have a litter of Border Collies all ready to go out into the world. As they are yet to be vaccinated, they are a steal at $150. That price will rise to $250 once my friend Manty, the vet visits week — so get in quick.

They are from NZ short-haired lines and the parents are both nice paddock workers. We will only let our pups go to good homes — so read my e-book to make sure you have what it takes to give to a working dog.

For further information email John.

Update: This batch of pups has been sold.

Or for a special old line of true Tasmanian working dog, there’s a litter available on Flinders Island.

Read more…

Our $1 per week house

We are down to a shortlist of applicants for the $1 per week rental of this cute early 1900′s cottage on our farm which will soon undergo a facelift.

But before we move them in, we are waiting for a decision from Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett as to whether the Levendale Primary school will remain open.

He will act on advice from the Education Department as to what is “best educationally” for children in such a small school. Read more…

Great mates

What a difference mates make when you are feeling low.

With a bleak winter, my pony dead, more work than I can poke a stick at, a novel to write, kids to raise and a school and community to revive, John and I were feeling a tad overwhelmed.

Then I found this letter in my email inbox from our friends in the north of Tassie who are taking care of our cattle for us during the drought.

It seems our heifers, aptly dubbed ‘The Treasure’s’ are loving life. Thanks for this letter Trace and Deb. It was the best, cheer-us-up gift we could’ve hoped for! Read more…