Saturday 12th April
Well, I slept better although I seem to wake at 3.30am every morning?!
Slow start to the day, cold slow start. Armed with wellies and gloves,off to the farm wI went. Met with Jimmy and set off to help out. Moved a load of rocks, plastic and wood so I wasn't cold for long! Gave me a chance to talk to the kids. Helped dig a little soil, stack a bit of wood and build a 'cree'; a chicken shelter.
I talked to some of the families too. Kids I met included, Jamie, Liam and Kirsty. Then I was able to sit and talk with Jimmy about how the farm is used, the variety of users, not just teenagers on the allotments, but the school visitors, the families, the kids with learning difficulties, the kids kicked out of school, the offenders and users of drugs and alcohol. He spoke of the sustainability of the place and the fact that it's £11k short of finishing and could be run for £1k per year - that's nothing! So much good for so little money.
Came 'home', made soup and was filmed calling Stef. Miss my wife and I know she wants me home too. She isn't sleeping and she is working too long. Hope she will be OK.
Busier day tomorrow, bet I f*cking ache!
