In my last post I said I couldn't believe we were three months into the year already, and in what feels like the blink of an eye it is now June, half way to Christmas!
Every day this past summer we hoped for rain - a lot of cloud build up and thunder and lightening but no rain. According to a local farmer who has farm records going back two generations, this past summer was the driest since 1948. It is tinder dry, burning firebreaks is going to be a challenge! We anticipate losing some game this winter as a result of the drought, the supply of water is not a problem, it is the quality of the grass that is the issue.
The weather is glorious at the moment, KwaZulu Natal at its best, warm sunny days and crisp mornings and evenings. The aloes are flowering, as ever a spectacular sight.
Andrew, Anel and I had a great marketing trip to the UK, at the end of April/early May - timed perfectly to co-incide with constant rain and cold! Despite this we had a super trip and were so pleased to meet so many agents and operators that support us.
The first weekend in June was our annual Battlefields by Bike weekend, we had a great turnout and everyone had a super weekend. Only one or two minor spills, Andrew had bad luck and had 2 punctures on the first section of the ride! Darryn on his 'Green Mamba', his antique that has travelled the world with him put all of those on light fancy bikes to shame! The route and the day ended with everyone riding the single track on the farm to the viewpoint overlooking the site of the Fugitives' Drift - a large gin and tonic the only way to end a long day in the saddle!
Talking of mountain biking - we now have 3 tracks on the farm. The Red, Green and Blue routes, obviously the red is the most technical and the blue the easiest. These routes double up as walking trails and are clearly marked. Great to take the dogs and go off on a walk ... or a cycle.
The Rattrace 2012 in aid of The David Rattray Foundation is on the weekend of the 21 September - this year we aim to do at least half, 3/4's if we possbily can on single track. Sign up now for a fun filled weekend for a great cause. reservations@fugitivesdrift.com or nicky@fugitivesdrift.com
he David Rattray Foundation now has it's own Facebook page. Ben Henderson, CEO of the DRF - forever a Facebook non believer is now a convert and has spend days (and nights) uploading all the information and pictures of the Foundaions journey over the past 5 years - its makes for very interesting viewing. Please go onto the page and like it - it makes a difference the more likes we have, not terribly sure how or why but I am told it just does! Who am I to argue!
https://www.facebook.com/DavidRattrayFoundation
Two things to remember - 1)our 'beat the recession winter specials', take advantage of our ridiculously low rates until the end of August, and again in December (check website for details www.fugitivesdrift.com) and 2) remember to book for the Rattrace, bring your family and your bikes, and as David always said, 'let's give it horns!'
We look forward to seeing you here - battlefields, mountain biking, horseriding, walking, bird watching - you can do it all at Fugitives' Drift!
Till next time ...
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