Now to really important matters! Daughter Susie and her husband Hagen have a new daughter-Madeleine Susan to take home to their new house in Pymble-just around the corner from us. A sister for "The Ant's Pants", otherwise known as Max.

PreambleIn August,2010 Gail and I made an abortive attempt to see Lake Eyre by air from Adelaide. The story of that visit is recorded on my Blog. At the suggestion of my stockbroker friend John Reynolds,who has a keen interest in the Burke and Wills saga, we decided to make another attempt this year.My former … Continue reading Lake Eyre Trip – 3rd to 5th May, 2012 →

The last month has been a sad, contemplative four weeks with no less than four funerals. To me funerals are always sad, yet are very much part of the cycle of life. They provide an opportunity to acknowledge the deceased’s contribution and to honour them, to offer some comfort to those closest to the deceased, … Continue reading No Wedding,but Four Funerals →

Just outside Gloucester NSW where the NSW Police team searching for Malcolm Naden have set up its  headquarters, a helpful local has made a contribution.

The Banjo is not famous for his philosophical input. However, I have long been attracted by his poem "Come-By-Chance" from which the following extract is taken-Though we work and toil and hustle in our life of haste and bustle,All that makes our life worth living comes unstriven for and free;Man may weary and importune, but … Continue reading Banjo Paterson →

For many years I have wanted to see the Cooper (Cooper Creek) after a flood, visit Birdsville and have a look at Lake Eyre, particularly from the air. After the big rains of last summer and since, with good flows into Lake Eyre we decided this winter was the time to do it. I was … Continue reading Flinders Ranges/Innamincka/Birdsville/Lake Eyre Flying Visit 21st and 22nd August 2010 →

Link to photosTO READ THIS POST SEQUENTIALLY (BY DATE), SCROLL DOWN TO 'START' AND READ TO BOTTOM, THEN SCROLL UP AT THE END OF EACH DAYTuesday 15th JuneWeather cool and showery again. After some gift shopping we taxied to the airport. Our flight was an hour late due to headwinds for west bound inward flights. … Continue reading BlogLog of Our Kimberley By Boat Tour 29th May to 15th June, 2010 →

Attendance at yesterday's RAS Sheep and Wool Show Opening reminded me that I had never recorded the speech I was invited to deliver at the same event two years ago. It seems that it remains relevant to this great industry.2008 SYDNEY ROYAL SHEEP AND FLEECE SHOW OFFICIAL OPENINGAcknowledgements:President RAS- Rob Vickery (and Tina)Chairman Sheep and … Continue reading Australian Wool Industry →