More new stuff

It is not quite justifiable for a small cellar like mine to invest in new hardware like a forklift. But this one was more than overdue as the old Toyota wasn't pulling its weight anymore (literally as the small hill in front of the winery became more and more a challenge. But decision making reason was the fact that I could not drive the Toyota myself due to my stiff leg. The new Linde 1,6 ton has an incredible long mast of over 5 meters high and is much smaller and more versatile than the heavy 2,5 ton Toyota and the best of it I can drive it myself. I will be very careful with it as my very good friend Siggi from Germany battled for years with a severe injury caused by a runaway forklift which drove over his ankle. I promise to have safety the first consideration. With the new edition to the cellar I hope productivity and efficiency will increase.

On a private note: I can't wait to hit the road to Africa again. I haven't had a safari for a long time and just learning that my neighbour is going a month long northwards by motorcycle had me green with envy. Motivated by this I am going to get the Landi ready for safari as soon as possible.