If you've ever lived through a whirlwind (or been visiting with me when my family has been in the midst of packing and moving - note to my Mum: you really should pick 'other' times to visit!!) ; you'll know something of the sort of madness that has been going here. Cutting up the old water tanks and rolling in the new ones, enjoying time with parents, entertaining backpackers, tying up loose ends with schools, giving away all the worldly belonging we have no need for and would rather friends make good use of than to have the things go moldy in a shed.... late night fruit tree planting, endless dinner invitations ('no' is not an acceptable option!!), as many swims as possible and the odd hour or two of sleep are all behind me now...
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