Yes another week flies by
Welcome one and all to another week of the SLF, not a big week for news but we will see what we can dig up.

We can only hope
At the time of writing the forecast was for two decent fronts to grace our presence, so by the time this wonderful publication goes to print I expect lots of puddles on the roads. I have to say that I opened my big gob last week tipping 2 inches of rain to a less enthusiastic Yarrawonga grazier. I did quote I would help him crutch his sheep if it didn’t happen, or so I was told, it was late and I had had my share for that day. Things you do (or say).

Very quiet
I had a call from Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson the other day and sadly he has nothing to report, nothing of any consequence only that he has finished all his sowing and his new auto steer worked to perfection. So much so that he managed to get all the papers read whilst he was sowing his oats.

Fuel up
With fuel prices set to go to $1.70/$1.80 mark it really is starting to hit the hip pocket. We may have to seriously look at ways to reduce our thirst for fuel. Farmers are of course one of the most vulnerable and spare a thought for the old grey nomad pulling the Jayco.

Ride the bike
I was in Melbourne the other day and noticed a lot more bikes and scooters being ridden, people are obviously doing this in the wake of higher fuel prices but what can we do on the farm to reduce our exposure. Some of things that have being suggested are: Riding the motorbike, Riding the pushbike, carpooling to town, buying Auto steer for the tractor, converting to gas etc etc. Doesn’t sound like much fun to me!

Rich or beautiful
The late Bruce Maconachie used to say “I wish I was born rich instead of beautiful” well those 4 blokes certainly handed in their beauty for a 4 way share in 58 million. Now what would you do with 58 million?

A legacy
Legacy day at Wallaloo is now an institution and the expectations are high again this year. I am looking forward to the event myself as it provides plenty of fodder for next weeks column. So I am warning everyone to not behave themselves as I will have note pad an pen poised from the time I drive into the gate.

The fire
It’s all about fun and it doesn’t get any better than hanging around a fire, drinking a couple of frothies and talking to the other unfortunates who have just completed the 18 hole walk. Make sure you come along it’s a great day (and night) out.

Until next week