Saturday, September 29, 2012

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

September 2012 - That was the one where...




We had the Bogan Revolution with the Musos vs the Bogans on Sunday night

Oriana gave us all Nia lessons

Tim took us on a bug walk

Cara, Phil and Rena set up the cameras and tried out light writing with some enthusiastic helpers

Monday night - stong winds. Rob and Rhonda's tent went in and out like a concertina while Mouse woke up with his tent roof next to his face.

Lots of ticks and leeches - Mari took the prize for the most leeches while Rudy had the most ticks.

We went to Rob and Marie's to see the fireflies and the kids caught them in their hands

Graham gave quad bike lessons to his "favourite blonde", Di

Mouse nearly crashed the troopie on the way up to the Houston's place

There were walks to Buchanan's Fort (led by Mouse), Death Adder Valley (with Sue) and Westcray's Grave.

Brian had to have the ambulance called out twice because of his severe reaction to ticks - luckily Celia was on hand!

We set up a kids' disco and Cameron brought his disco lights

The kids played Marimba Idol

We had pipes from the washing up sinks into the back paddock

Mr/Mrs Lacey followed Marley into his tent

There was a vomit bug going around: Sam, Aria, Katja, Siofra, Donna, Mary, Dannielle and Bronwyn all came down with it. Also, not long after, Chris, Cara, Keong and Bu.

Graham's 70th birthday cake was accidentally scoffed by Bron and Sue when they had the munchies

Mouse wore in his anti-gravity non-slip boots

There was lots of car-pooling. Linda was in with Cara and Darryl, Eoin went back with Katina and Tim, Bruce was with Gwen, Bob came with Bron,  Sule went with Chris and Emma. Michelle drove Claire in Claire's car despite the keys being lost (luckily Phil had a spare)

Paula and Lindsey performed a water ballet in the creek

Tahlia wowed us with her singing

Paisley brought her acoustic bass

Cara brought her tin whistles

Juliet brought her marimba

Cameron brought his Regina (that's his piano)

Rob (double bass Rob) talked all about being a Frenzy Yoga Guru and Cara believed him

We battened down the hatches for a huge storm but it turned out to be a bit of a let-down.

Dannielle's welding gloves made a triumphant return

We learned Come On Eileen and To Be Good Takes A Long Time

The kids played Vortex

Colin and Lindsey showed off their fancy new camper trailer

There was a very dodgy meal that smelled very bad but was still eaten

Jenny took the wrong meds and had to visit the hospital

1st timers:

Ian, Arlo and Huxley
Paula and Zoe
Paisley, Penny and Tania
Juliet
Bruce
Jo and Tahlia

The Ukemamas performed at Chester and Norma's place

Bu and Darryl decided to give up smoking to raise money for the West End Wonders' Ride to Conquer Cancer.


Monday, June 11, 2012

Rugged Up!



Thanks Chester for these shots taken over the weekend. Looks freezing!

Friday, May 11, 2012

Sue and John's Working Bee Weekend


John, Bu and Darryl got to work rebuilding the walls of the cabin. There was a lot of stuff to look at.

 
Including a slab that wasn't quite square. Cue: head shaking, tutting and some chuckling.


Steve arrives with his .44 magnum nail gun.


Darryl gets stuck into the power tools under Bu's watchful eye. 
Meanwhile, down at the creek, Iwan and Alannah are rockin on...


Vinny takes the kids for an adventure...



And it's bloody freezing! Meanwhile over at Chester and Norma's place....


The ladies get stuck into a spot of gardening, clearing the cardomon from outside Norma's window so she can have a better view from her bed.


And Marley lends a helping hand (you might just be able to make out the scissors)...



Wednesday, May 9, 2012

And at night by the light of the mulberry moon


...they danced to the flute of the blue baboon!

The perfect dancefloor had been under our noses all along...