and on that farm he had a....

Seems I am developing a habit of using lines from songs as blog post titles....

Anyhow, today I met a friend at the Abbotsford Convent for lunch. Forget the fact I was meant to be writing a business plan. Or sewing. Or doing anything even slightly resembling work. It was sunny outside and I couldn't resist the urge to be out in the fresh air.

I had my favourite red shoes on - just perfect for an afternoon walk around the Convent grounds.

Right next door to the Convent is the Collingwood Children's Farm. Oh, how I love this place! Horses to talk to, chickens to chase, pigs to giggle at. Hard to believe that such a place exists right in the middle of the city - you could easily forget where you were. Of course I couldn't resist taking a picture of this cheeky duck.

There's even a horse named Shannon! It has an allergy to lucerne hay. I found this amusing given my own allergy to wheat. 

Ah....I'm now feeling all inspired to pack up my sewing machine and move to the bush!