We've not had good internet connections since the storm last week took out electricity at the house overnight and the internet for several days. I'll post these comments and try to post pictures later if I can urge the computer to cooperate.
I have spent the last week designing a two-stall milking parlor for their small herd of Jersey cows. They will arrive once we get appropriate housing and milking facilities. I made up a bill of materials and talked to the carpenter who will be doing most of the construction. They are going into Lusaka tomorrow to purchase the supplies so will hope to begin cponstruction next week. I told them there was no point in having me with them because all it would do is raise the price. "For you, sir, we have a special price." For Mzungas (white guys) the price is often double!
Today I toured part of the Golden Valley Argricultural Research Trust to get some ideas of how to keep the cows alive through the dry season, which will begin in about two months. There is plenty of lush grass now, but we could use an agronomist to help sort out the options for winter forage fare. I'm learning a lot--hopefully more than enough to be just dangerous.
I'll post this and try again with pictures.
Dave
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