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Geni Johnston's avatar

Happy New Year, Carly. Reading this on the other side of the world where it is summer is a strange feeling. You are an inspiration and you are educating me about the true meaning of living off the land. I’m so glad you have your wonderful husband to share the struggles and the joys with you 💖

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Carly Wright's avatar

Hi Geni, I thought of you as I wrote this and I wondered how well you remember British January! I hope you’re enjoying your summer, and have a happy new year! Xx

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Róisín Foley's avatar

How did you even write this with all that's going on?!Fair play Carly x stunning writing

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Carly Wright's avatar

I write when the goats sleep! Thank you, Róisín :)

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Joel Timothy's avatar

Stay safe during this winter, Carly! And thank you for the update, which no doubt was no small thing to write in the midst of all that frozen tundra and animal rearing. Also thank you for sharing photos of the little kids -- I had no idea a goat could smile like that!

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Carly Wright's avatar

Thank you, Joel. And thank you so much for being here, reading and commenting, your thoughtful presence is always appreciated.

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Declan Goulding's avatar

Looking forward to the book, the whys and the wherefores, the journey, the dreams the hopes, the land, the obstacles the big deep insight of this world from someone so connected. Go Rabin maith agat

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Carly Wright's avatar

Go raibh míle maith agat, Declan, thank you, I really appreciate this bit of encouragement!

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Tina Storey's avatar

Really lovely long piece, beautiful photos, lovely sentiment. Thank you.

And you drew me in immediately with the very relatable "We tell ourselves every year to remember how bad January actually is and be more prepared, and every year it hits us with a new vengeance." So true.

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Carly Wright's avatar

Thank you, Tina, I’m glad you could relate!

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