Lockdown life has been a busy period on The Dealer’s farm.

Every square inch of scrub has been fenced and miles of post and fencing creosoted, while walls we thought were naturally black have been whitewashed.

One job I’ve been putting on the long finger is powerwashing the slatted shed. But there might be a silver lining to the looming hosepipe ban. The Dealer might finally get a chance to down tools and light the BBQ.

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