Another lovely day at the barn

Had our first proper day as owners today.  Took a car load of tools, a trailer load of equipment, and the assistance of Michael & Nicola, so that we could do some serious tidying up.

Mike liked the chainsaw, so he took out the big willow tree and one of the elder trees that has grown against the south wall.  I fixed the front gate, put a lock on the barn door, had the odd go on the chainsaw and loaded the newly-cut logs into the old lean-to.  Misan, Mike & Nicola used the smaller branches to build a bonfire for later.

Part way through our neighbour dropped in to sheepishly ask whether we'd pay his solicitors bill for the sale of part of the paddock to us.  I couldn't answer.  Misan can decide that one; I've had enough.

By the time Shaki and David joined us it was dark and we'd got the charcoal going for a BBQ.  They spent about an hour with Michael arguing about the best way to get the bonfire going, but little success.  We cracked open the champagne around the little fire we had, then all got smoked out by the BBQ 'till our bangers & burgers were cooked.  We also saw most of the village firework display from our barn.

The barns starting to look better already.  Just gotta let that wood dry out so we can have a proper bonfire.