Nightly Goodnight Everyone

[supersparky]

We made the haul from Hobart up to Queenstown in the wild west as they call it here. We stopped at THE WALL at Derwent Bridge today. If you are coming to Tassie and have any interest in sculpture or woodwork the this place is a must see. Thanks for the recommendation Bernie.
We are planning on going on the little steam train in the morning.
Goodnight Dot,wherever you are.

[Newcastle George]

Hi Dave, still no nbn, can't access the internet via phone hotspot (mine or Julie's). Smart meter replaced this afternoon so solar should be back in action tomorrow.

Managed to hotspot from Julie's Ipad to post this.

George

[dream4red]

Dot, how's fush n chups mate? xxxx

George, isn't modern technology great? I am over it. Why can't they leave things alone, if they are working? Sorry if that sounded cynical, but, seems that the more fancy stuff they add, the more stupid things that can go wrong. Hope you get it sorted soon.

Had a long day yesterday, just getting to Murrarundi, seemed to take forever and it was ever so hot. Had a good long sleep and feel ok today. We had a fancy dinner at the festival, Beautifully cooked lump of wagyu beef, with some weird salads and either cheese cake or pavlova, both smothered in a thick cherry sauce...not as good as last year's dinner and the entertainment was fairly basic too. So a bit disappointed. Anyway, he is getting his fix for horsey stuff.

night night vegemites xxx

[norman]

Anybody know where the silly old tart is, Had a phone call couple of days ago, nothing since....DOT where bloody hell are you....Got a V8 show and swap meet on in town today so missing out...

[supersparky]

Norman, We haven't heard from her yet. Maybe they wouldn't let her in the country. It's a bit crook if you are preceeded by your reputation.
We are in a little town called Roseberry in the NW of Tassie tonight. We couldn't get on the West Coast Wilderness Railway from Queenstown down to Strahan this morning as it was full. And is fully booked for last 3 and next 3 days. Obviously wasn't my turn. Bugger. So I cracked it and we drove down to Strahan anyway. When we were nearly there we were held up by a road accident. Some poor couple had had the misfortune to jack knife their van and put both vehicles on their side. Fortunately no one injured but I think the van will be a write off. The two yet would probably have driven away I think. Depends on how shook up the driver and his wife were. They had a boat on the roof of the Ute that had zero damage as well.
Their holiday is stuffed but at least they are ok.
We are off to see the Nut and around that area in the morning.

[BernieQ2]

Cheap camping at the stanley golf club Dave .
We stayed there for a week..$40 for the week... from memory ...
Bernie .

[supersparky]

Thanks Bernie. We might get there tomorrow

[dream4red]

Hope the AWOL Dot has now been located, have fun Missus Mischief xxxx

Watched and enjoyed some interesting challenges here today. One was meant to imitate most of the things that a stockman would do in any day. SO start the day by building and lighting a campfire, put the billy on. Set up an old fashioned rabbit trap. Collect your horse, ride across arena bareback, saddle it and then collect three brumbies. Take the brumbies following your horse, over a figure eight course, then over three small jumps, put the brumbies into a fenced area, tie them securely. Give your horse to a handler then run to where two men are holding a feral goat. The goat is thrown to the ground, hog tied and pretend castrated (with a huge rubber band) a peg on its ear followed by branding it with a painted brand, Sit down to a cup of billy tea. The interesting thing was that this challenge was won by a young lady. She does most of this stuff every day on the farm. Obviously this is not just a rodeo, but a stockmens challenge. Very interesting.

goodnight one and all xxx

[norman]

Not been located yet Deborah..... She might be in quarantine,,,,,

[jon_d]

Dave,

If going to Stanley pub for dinner. Check if they use MSG. Yahiro and I were up all night (restless) after dinner there.