On going battles.

Battle 1.So... in the Second Great Vermin War we have had to resort to Chemical Weapons. Our unwelcome residents have been multiplying and there appear to be at least three different families living in the ceiling now. The other day I went to close up the 'chook' pen and saw at least eight of the little blighters scarpering away from the 'chooks' grain feeder. The 'chook' shed is like an all inclusive holiday resort for these rats and they are loving it. We have ordered a new feeder that remains sealed until a 'chook' stands on the feeding perch and then the lid opens for them so that will put and end to this rodent Shangri-La.We have set out four poison baits carefully sealed inside boxes with openings that are possum proof. I saw three different possums outside last night.The baits have been out for two days and it does appear that the ceiling activity has lessened. Something drastic had to be done or else we would have been overrun.Battle 2.So...since our pig out at 'Blackbird' in Brisbane when I felt my stomach was going to burst I have resolved, again, to try and lose some weight and have for over a week now been walking down the hill to the Frogknot Gate and then back up again to the house each day. Already I am feeling fitter and on each trip I have been collecting a white quartz rock which I will use to make something later. Suggestions on a postcard please.