Episode 41

Space Tractors

Episode 40

Back from the jungle

It's been so long. Toooooo long...
So many days have passed in the capital but the quest to defeat the 8 exams in month and a half was successful. And finally I'm back again in the saddle.
Beautiful weather welcomed us, and finally the song of birds.

But there was no time to rest, garden is still invaded by the dug up soil that has to be evacuated. There are still tours to be be made and scouted for the people who want to come and visit us. And many repairs around the house....

Today I had to fill up the hole made by water under the porch. Removal of the traditional hex shaped yellow bricks went perfectly but then I realized that some of the bricks were fixed by mortar and that I have o chisel them out. Ha! Another first timer for me!!

So after some tens of minutes of chiseling I finally managed to make them loose enough to take them out.
But that was not the end of the story. What comes out must come in again, pardon my language. Thus, when I finished filling the hole with soil and thumping it with stone and a thump:), I had to put the bricks back. I made the mortar out of the sand and clay from

the garden in the old fashion way. Much like making mud bricks. And finally managed to finish before the rain.

Here is one puzzle Agricola style :)

Garden is flourishing! All those vegetables that I've sown in the autumn are rising towards heaven and are producing very sweet fruits. Spring onions are so sweet that it is strange, but I heard no one complaining :). Next comes the spinach and garlic.

And Peas are on their way, climbing the ropes.
Soon I'll plant the peppers, tomatoes, carrots, turnips (I'll have my great big turnip in the countryside :) ) and many more....

Episode 39

Home Sweetest Home

11pm, finally our house's gate is in site! After successfully finishing two exams I jumped on the bus home... And when I got got home my darling cowgirl was still awake waiting for me with a big smile. She made me a cosy small late night with some chicken and homemade sour cream. I brought some wine that I bought on the Tourism fair. True home made wine to sooth the soul.
Next morning, the festival of happiness! Little Leo woke up and saw his father! He started shouting, jumping and hugging me. I brought him a balloons, cause I know he adores them.






Sun was everywhere so we decided to open the outdoors cooking season. I got all the summertime cooking utensils. Cut some onions and some meat, lit the fire and in a couple of minutes the lunch was on the table.
The smell of wind, smoke and the song of birds made me feel alive again. Peas,garlic and onions are grasping the first rays of sun.
Spring is fighting the winter. Felt like in the Botticelli's Primavera. Ah again too much of art history :)
And getting on my bike and riding to get the milk for cheese, life again.
I have to enjoy it while it lasts, cause soon I'll be back in Belgrade for the second round of exams.
And here are some more photos of the tourism fair in Belgrade. Thanks to Bojana from Tourist Organization of Sombor.

Episode 39

Miles from nowhere....

Three very successful days on Belgrade Tourism Fair left me with mixed emotions. First exaltation and happiness of being the part of such a great manifestation and meeting so many beautiful and interesting people. Fantastic organisation of the fair, placing it amongst the biggest fair in the world. We were riding on Saturday from stand to stand from USA to Croatia, than sailing from Hungary to Cyprus. And everywhere we went we were greeted well.

And after all that noise and crowds something inside started to long for home...

Sun is up and it shines on the gray and painted concrete all around. Sound of Cat Stevens guitar rings and calls me back to our village. So I decided to skip hop on the bus the moment I finish my exams on Tuesday and go back home with some orders for more cheese (which became a hit in Belgrade).

Can't wait to see my family and my garden. I hear that peas are already getting to the first pole.

See you there!!! Peace train holly roller.....

Episode 38

Come and feel the noise!

Well sitting in this concrete jungle and reading tons of books while my family and garden is far away is not my picture of fun. But some things are meant to be endured for the greater good.

Well the actual subjects of those books are not that uninteresting, just the reading and the pressure are the thing that get on my nerve. Especially cause finally the weather is perfect for going for a ride or walk in the woods!

BUT, this is not the subject of this episode.....

The reason is that tomorrow I will be attending the Belgrade's Big Tourism fair representing our beloved Backi Monostor. We will be in the Hall no. 4 if you want to come and visit.

If you want to come and found out what is new with us and how we spent our first winter in the village, do come and ask! And we'll chat :) I must say that our house is built perfectly and is very energy efficient. My personal opinion is that modern engineers should come and learn how to build house of the future. And rest of you can come and taste our version of jacket potatoes and taste my newest discovery, that is I found out how my late granny made Luftstrudl.

For the end of this episode here is what homesickness made me do, hope you like it.

Ta form your's truly,

City Cowboy

Episode 37

Buried in Snow

Long time no see again but so many things happened and will happen that prevent me from writing....

First of all the weather... Well this winter proved to be colder and snowier than expected. Even sitting at home is a difficult business when you are dependent on wood as your main source of heat. Getting to the shad and chopping wood in those crampy conditions is a story by itself. I said: If God intended for wood to be chopped in a shad it would make Canada small and with a roof over it.:) And since Canada is large has and no roof over it so is my frustration with the matter of chopping wood.
Well wood aside, sledges and biking through snow are bright spots in these cold and cloudy days.
Second thing is that we are getting our plans ready for the forthcoming spring/summer/autumn season for our visitors.
I'm in a process of getting the license to be a professional tour guide, some renovations are in plan, new tours are shaping up and a lot's more.
On 26. and 27. February in Belgrade, we'll be representing our village on Belgrade Tourism Fair
on the stand of Sombor. So if you want to meet and greet your favorite City Cowboy please do come!

That is all for now, till next time (in spring)

All the best,
City Cowboy