At long last the replacement part for the irrigation is at Ewin Irrigation - the solid 5/8ths diameter plastic shaft has now been replaced by one of solid machined steel. the part was replaced under warranty thank the Lord - because the shipping alione ws $80 !!

Talk about industrial strength...the new part went on quite well and I even managed to discover more about the irrigation wheel - which I thought I knew like the back of my hand.

The irrigation is now running again and not before time it has been so dry and hot and we have been able to irrigate for over a week now.

Alpaca cria watch continues and Southern Cross looks like she is about ready to deliver judging by her size and behavior - tomorrow could be the big day.