2nd July 2004

Following a call from Barney, I made a trip down to inspect the work being carried out. To my horror, when I arrived I discovered that the entrance to the wood had been completely cleared and destroyed. A huge area just inside the gate had been completely cleared, detroying many saplings and a large area of brambles.

After some stern words with Roger, I instructed him to rebuild the fenceline with an earthen back, and to regrade the area from the huge spoil bank he had created.

The outfall from the above is that several neighbours have become worried over what my plans might be, and are keeping a careful eye on any work being carried out. In light of this I have decided to postpone the installation of the cabin until spring next year.