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31/08/2026

Thor update… 🤍

29/08/2026

It’s been a really hard few days with our beautiful Thor.

We now know he has been battling plant toxicity, most likely from a type of azalea. It’s not something we grow, but azaleas are incredibly toxic to goats and can be fatal. It was given to him accidentally among some other leaves he can usually eat that a neighbour offered.

Saturday morning was terrifying. I was home alone with him while he was vomiting, screaming in pain and becoming increasingly unwell, with no after-hours veterinary support available to us. Adin had planned to visit family but I called him asking him to turn around and come back home immediately. I was trying to call anyone and everyone we knew who might be able help but at@l that time no one was answering.

We are incredibly grateful to Josh who we adopted Thor and Tristan from, as he has been talking us through what to do over the phone and helping us support him as best we could. We were finally able to get a vet out on Saturday, who gave him a huge amount of fluids through a drip, along with injections to help support his body.

There isn’t really a treatment for this kind of poisoning. You support their body, keep them hydrated and comfortable, and hope they can fight their way through it and get the toxins out of their system.

I have cried more than I thought possible and prayed to pretty much everything I could think of to please let him make it through.

We are completely drained, exhausted and still taking things one hour at a time, but our boy is fighting. We’re seeing little signs of improvement and desperately hoping they continue.

And through every horrible moment, Tristan has never left his side.

He has stood beside him, slept beside him, checked on him and stayed close while his best mate has been sick.

Come on Thor. Keep fighting, beautiful boy. We’re right here with you. 🤍

08/07/2026

Some lessons arrive in unexpected ways.
For me, one of them has come from a 120 kg goat named Tristan.
When he first came to us, he kept his distance. Every attempt to get close only made him more wary. It took me a while to realise that trust isn’t something you can demand. It has to be earned, quietly, consistently, one small interaction at a time.
So that’s what we’ve been doing. A few gentle pats. A little patience. Showing up every day. Undoing the stress in his body from an unfortunate vet encounter.
It’s slow, but every now and then he chooses to come a little closer.
I’ve found myself thinking about how true that is beyond the goats too. Whether it’s relationships, friendships, or even our relationship with ourselves, trust grows through small moments repeated over time, not grand gestures.
Maybe that’s what life on our little property is teaching me.
What’s something unexpected that’s taught you a life lesson?

19/06/2026

Adventures in the city with my little bro .forrest.777
First stop was getting Paul try yum cha for the first time. Loved it. Then onto to Lego store, followed by Dymocks and Kinokunya in the CBD. Before we headed to State Theatre to see the John Ellis Orchestra perform some of Hans Zimmers more popular hits. Spectacular show and as always, the theme song from Gladiator had me in terms.
Super big day but lots of fun! 🤩

13/06/2026

I grew this! My first little paper daisy 🌼

08/06/2026

Leura Cascades > Leura Forest.

Long weekends are the best. Enough time to get all your usual weekend chores done and spend time in nature.

04/06/2026

A little update on Tristan. 🐐
The past two weeks have been a steep learning curve.
It turns out that men approaching Tristan with hoof trimmers only ignites his inner wild goat. Even with sore hooves, he can still outrun, outsmart and evade a team of vets when he decides he’s not interested in being caught.
In the end, I made the difficult decision to send the vets away and catch him myself. Not because it was easy, but because I knew he trusted me. I also knew he wasn’t trying to hurt anyone. He simply wanted to be left alone.
Unfortunately, the whole experience has set him back a little. Much of the trust and confidence he had built since arriving here has disappeared, and he’s behaving more like the frightened goat who first stepped onto the property.
The good news is that he we are watching him closely.
He’s on medication and we’re continuing to sneak him treats while Thor isn’t watching. He’s still limping and he’s not out of the woods yet, but we’re taking it one day at a time.
One unexpected gift from all of this has been the people we’ve met along the way. Neighbours with a herd of ten goats have generously shared their knowledge and encouragement, and we’ve connected with a goat farm near Lithgow to learn how to trim hooves ourselves in the future. If we can reduce the stress of these situations for Tristan, that’s a skill worth learning.
Goats have a way of humbling you. Just when you think you’ve got things figured out, they remind you who’s really in charge.
For now, we’re focusing on patience, re-earning his trust, and helping Tristan get back on his feet.
I have questioned our decisions so many times these past two weeks. Did we do the right thing? Are we helping or hindering? What do we do next?

I have decided I don’t know anything and my instincts remain what has served me best. Keep fingers and toes crossed he recovers quickly.

21/05/2026

Goat 🫣🤣

Thor enjoying some down time after having his hoofs trimmed earlier today which he does not love, but necessary.

17/05/2026

A pretty special weekend celebrating Dad’s 75th ❤️

Pancakes at Pancakes on the Rocks.
The Lion King at the Capitol Theatre.
A trip on the Zig Zag Railway… which became even more memorable when the steam engine broke down and we had to be rescued by a diesel 😂
Then finally, Devonshire tea at Bygone Beautys to finish it all off.

A weekend full of stories, laughs, good food and quality time together. Feeling very grateful for these moments and memories ✨

Happy 75th Dad 🎉

03/05/2026

Our morning harvest.
Figs still warm from the sun, feijoas dropping right on cue, and a mix of tomatoes, zucchini and cucumbers filling the bowl faster than expected. There was no big plan, just stepping outside and seeing what’s ready in the morning hours.
Straight from the garden to the kitchen.
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