2008 has started gently here at Ballin Temple. Getting back into the daily routine once the children were back in school was not a high priority. In fact there may have been a bit of a sense of wanting a holiday once they were back in school! Despite that, everything seems to be moving along well.
The garden is in pretty good shape. The last of the beetroot and parsnip have been harvested. Seeds are in stock and we’re starting to plant. Vegetable beds need a bit of preparation but the cool weather has kept growth down. That has allowed some more clearance in the woods and other maintenance, like harvesting sand from the stream and rebuilding part of the shed roof (blown off in a winter storm).
Yoga classes have started up again and seem to be getting more popular. Tuesday at Teach Bride 8pm and Thursday at Mount Wolseley at 7.30pm. The course is nearly half way and the Easter break is a bit earlier than normal so please check the schedule with Pam (059 9155037) if you want to join.
The mountain biking is great now. With ground cover well down, wood access is easier. Wet weather can make the slopes a bit more challenging, but those dry sunny days are spectacular. I’ll try to put some snaps online next month.
We have been amazed by the continued generosity of our local community through the holiday season. At the beginning of December we had a reception to introduce PestalozziWorld and since then it has received many donations and commitments. It had been unexpected, and is very welcome, especially as the economy seems to be slowing. For those interested, the new facility in Zambia is now being developed and work in Malawi is beginning – right now trustees are in Africa doing the leg work. The next PestalozziWorld newsletter will be out in a few weeks and if you’d like a copy, please drop me or Pam a note.
The other side of our interests (“economics and business analysis”) has been quiet, as expected. We hope you are not badly affected by financial market turbulence, but perhaps the cartoons below will give a wry smile …
Hoping you all have a great 2008,
Tom
An old favourite from The Economist:
and a recent perspective on the latest rough water
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