Hello and welcome to another week of the SLF. I was actually back in the district over the weekend and things look really good but the eyes of all the farmers in the district are firmly focussed skyward. Having travelled a bit lately it is certainly the same all across the country.

I am currently on a plane the Perth and doing this report from 36000 feet, one such native that was doing a bit of flying last week was SLF favourite Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy. He was the person who sent the mystery text last week all the way from sunny Darwin. I’m told from a spy or two that the Darwin Cup was a real hoot. I’m just wondering if our friend Boof behaved himself.

I’m told that Wallaloo won the challenge at Landsborough over the weekend with one of the stars being Graeme “The G Train” Ellen with 41 points. It’s great to see President G Train leading from the front.

I managed to get down to the Royal for a hit on Saturday with Gary “Larry” Cameron and Daryl “Norman” May for 18 holes and once again the course was presented in magnificent fashion. Leggy Norman May show glimpses of great form throughout his round and will be a big improver over the next year or so. He certainly gives it a big swing.

Daryl was also telling me about his nephew Zack May (by Andrew out of Michelle) who backs up against the door at 196 cm and is only just 14. They tell me it’s a sight to see on the footy field in the under 14s.

I called in and saw my old mate John “Jack” Cameron after golf and he was in top form. He now has a couple of whisky’s on the rocks before he goes to bed and said it makes him sleep better.

Local legend Brian “Farmer” Healy was in good tune on Friday night and believes that with all the low rainfall seasons the Wimmera is the new Mallee. But he also stated that Wallaloo East should be called the Darling Downs it’s that good. He’s good for a witty statement or two is Farmer.

I see where the Cats are starting to talk Grand Final tickets, that is dangerous I recon.

That’s about all for this week.