Hello HesterF,
I am not sure my experience is too valid, seems a life time ago now. Almost feels like I am starting a fresh,
I am very much enjoying the chickens that I got late in the summer, But the pressures of work and being a Single father mean that often plans get knocked back down the list. I really was hoping to get pigs this year .
I have a 20 acre plot that needs completely fencing, before I can get anymore animals. I like the idea of geese and ducks especially as they are easy to fence in !!
I have 2 couch potato cats and a dog that looks like he works....... but is pretty useless.
Bees !!! Love the idea, but know nothing about them. Fruit and veg is easy and rewarding but I have a huge problem with deer wrecking all my hard work !
I sometimes find the length of the list rather daunting but it is good to have a target and my kids are more than capable now of helping me.... If they are interested !
You sound like you have set yourselves some targets too. A Vinyard will be a challenge, the promise of fine wine is motivation enough I am sure.
I for one am looking forward to a bit of sun to get me out and working on that list. I work outside all day and have little enthusiasm to got back out after work in this weather.
Good luck
marc