Well ... second half-plot anyway. The old guy who has had the plot behind mine for years has decided to call it a day due to failing health. It's very sad indeed for him, but he really hasn't been able to keep up with it this year ... I'm going to offer to keep the raspberries, rhubarb, currant bushes and apples and he can come and harvest what he likes for the coming years.
However to turn a sad thing in to a great thing ... I am actually itching to clear some land again now I'm on top of my first half-plot and I could really do with the room! I'm pretty sure he has rabbits living on there in the weeds and taking it on it will give me access to clear out the adjoining fence to my current plot.
It won't be easy (or cheap) though! At least half the rabbit fencing needs completely replacing. This year's weeds have flowered and seeded already! I took all the allotment clearing smothering carpet that mine originally came with to the dump last year. I will need to install a second IBC water tank to have enough water (we don't have running water there). And of course I still need to keep on top of what I've got!
Nevertheless ... it's very exciting indeed!