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Hello and welcome
Well what a week last week with some lovely rain throughout the district. Reports were that the more West you were the more you got but nobody is complaining and with some follow up this week things have turned around quick as a Mitch Morton play on…
A happy Farmer
A farmer that gets rain is a happy farmer and there is no more happier farmer than Brian “Farmer” Healy when it rains. The guru no tiller’s spirits certainly lift when the stuff falls from the sky and now with a few winter showers and a big spring things might go our way for once.
Don’t be deterred though…
A wise old fox told me that one rain doesn’t make a season and the drought ain’t over until the creeks and dams are full to overflowing. The barometer for this is without doubt the Muddy Waterholes Creek, so we can only declare the drought over when that important waterway is running a banker.
Bottoms up
Former Wal Wal resident Adam “Bottom” O’Sullivan received a visit form our very own Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson last weekend. You see the big bottom lost half his arm in a workplace accident a couple of months ago and Smacka went to catch up with his former neighbour. When he arrived in Sydney he asked Bottom for the street and number so he could call round. Bottom gave him the street but said don’t worry about the number as there is a couple of big shiny red fire trucks out the front. Apparently the big bottom had drilled a hole through a gas main and the neighbours had to be evacuated.
Avoiding the situation
Speaking of Smacka, I was in the boozer the other night when I noticed that Smacka was avoiding the Farmer. Couldn’t really work out why. Has anyone got a clue?
Mayor returns
Derek “The Mayor” Cameron and his brood have just returned from a well earned break in Fiji. I’m told through number one son Darcy’s facebook site that it was the trip of a lifetime. At one stage Darcy mentioned that he had just returned from a night club, last time I saw him he was only 15 but I guess they aren’t real strict on ages over there. But then again The Mayor himself used to frequent a few Horsham night spots at around the same age…and went pretty well too….
President’s day last weekend
President’s day is usually a big event on the calendar and I’m told that all former “Royal” Presidents where invited back to the “Whitehouse” for firstly golf and then a meal on Sunday night. Not sure about who the best performers were but on this particular day in the past the port flows pretty well towards the end of the evening and I’m told that some of the worst hangovers happen after this day. Trouble is though non of my spies have reported in and that gets me thinking that they all may be knocked up in bed with a sore head. Must have been a bid day/night.!!!!
Legacy Day
What a famous day this is and it’s just around the corner, June the 13th just to be precise. If you have never experienced a Legacy day then come down as it’s not about the golf (if you haven’t played don’t worry because you get to play in teams) it’s about raising money for Legacy. Some of the Royals most famous “happenings” have happened on this day in the past and it’s an event not to be missed. Raising money is second nature on this day but this year might be the biggest year yet. Why? Because we will all be “under the hand of Guru”. Enough said…
That’s all
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Welcome again
Hello and welcome to another edition of the SLF. As I write it is trying to rain in the Marnoo area so let’s hope by the time you read this we will have had inches.
Last to leave
Our Portuguese golfing friend Boris had a pretty good theory after golf last Saturday. He said “I will have to be last to leave as I’m not sure which white ute is mine”.
Tangled web
I never did find out how Boris went last weekend when he was taken under the wing of Chris “Tangled” Webb. I’m only guessing but usually the outcome isn’t good.....
Movie star
Our very own Hayden “Howard” McLennan is now the face of Farmers Union Iced Coffee. SLF favourite Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy nearly dropped his bottle of water when he saw the poster with Howard cranium on it in the Ballan BP. What’s next for this likable lad, could it be the movies??? To view the website go to www.farmersunion.com.au
Big weekend
I attended the Yarrawonga/Mulwala cricket club end of season trip at Bendigo over the weekend and boy was it a huge weekend. But as they say what happens on tour stays on tour so I won’t go any further.
That’s all for this week
Hello and welcome to another edition of the SLF. As I write it is trying to rain in the Marnoo area so let’s hope by the time you read this we will have had inches.
Last to leave
Our Portuguese golfing friend Boris had a pretty good theory after golf last Saturday. He said “I will have to be last to leave as I’m not sure which white ute is mine”.
Tangled web
I never did find out how Boris went last weekend when he was taken under the wing of Chris “Tangled” Webb. I’m only guessing but usually the outcome isn’t good.....
Movie star
Our very own Hayden “Howard” McLennan is now the face of Farmers Union Iced Coffee. SLF favourite Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy nearly dropped his bottle of water when he saw the poster with Howard cranium on it in the Ballan BP. What’s next for this likable lad, could it be the movies??? To view the website go to www.farmersunion.com.au
Big weekend
I attended the Yarrawonga/Mulwala cricket club end of season trip at Bendigo over the weekend and boy was it a huge weekend. But as they say what happens on tour stays on tour so I won’t go any further.
That’s all for this week
Back again
About to saddle up ready for another week that lies ahead but firstly I better part with all the happenings that went on last week in district. Here we go.......
Hard for a soft farmer
Guru no tiller Brian “Farmer” Healy has been complaining to some Wallaloo natives how hard the Wallaloo grey pug is after he launched into his second cropping campaign in the Southern oasis. Bit different to the self mulching country of the North but in any event I think it might be the lack of moisture as the reason why “the pug’s hard to dug!!!!!” .
The new Aussie Tycoon
I actually ventured on down to the “Whitehouse” on the weekend to see what happen when “under the hand of guru”, well it’s all good as we had a very enjoyable day. There were many stories that got the crowd going but one such statement from Gary “Larry” Cameron sticks out. He said “With the Kevin Rudd $900 stimulus package Australian aborigines are buying up land in Thailand and are becoming Tycoons” Good one Larry.
Wine on the pine claims plenty of victims
The most talked about show for some time was the wine on the pine show at the Whitehouse a couple of weekends ago and the stories are starting to filter out as time goes on. SLF favourite and Hall of Fame member Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy said he has never been so crook the next day. Changing the colour of you drinks from brown to red has bought many unstuck in its time and obviously didn’t miss Boof.
Seven is a long way from eleven
High profile number cruncher Peter “7/11” Knights has a new nickname, as you can read its 7/11. Why 7/11? Another member of the “numbers nickname club” Rod “5/8” Reading was telling me that the popular accountant had a few troubles with the numbers at the wine on the pine show. You see he was telling everyone that he had to leave at 7pm but in fact it wasn’t until 11pm that he actually left. One word of warning if you are attending an event at the “Whitehouse” never and I say never announce what time you’ll be home. That’s when the trouble starts....If you have had trouble in the past try this one. Just as you’re walking out the door and she asks “what time do you think you’ll be home dear” you say “about half past” and bolt off to the ute. That way it’s opened ended and the ramifications aren’t nearly as bad.
International golfer a hit with the natives
Portuguese golfer Boris (can’t pronounce his last name) was a hit with the natives after he fired a respectable 84 off the stick having never played on scrapes before. When all golfer took their positions in the Whitehouse the 8 handicapper took a particular liking to Chris “Tangles” Webb who took him under his wing and converted him to VB and also invited him to a night on the pots at the Marnoo Hotel. I’m not sure of the outcome but I just hope our international friend is still alive.
Next trip the last
SLF legend and hall of fame member John “Jack” Cameron celebrated a birthday last Wednesday and I just forget what age he turned. But he did tell me that with his diminishing eyesight he doesn’t go on anymore trips, “the next trip will be to Gray’s Bridge” he said with a wry smile
That’s all
About to saddle up ready for another week that lies ahead but firstly I better part with all the happenings that went on last week in district. Here we go.......
Hard for a soft farmer
Guru no tiller Brian “Farmer” Healy has been complaining to some Wallaloo natives how hard the Wallaloo grey pug is after he launched into his second cropping campaign in the Southern oasis. Bit different to the self mulching country of the North but in any event I think it might be the lack of moisture as the reason why “the pug’s hard to dug!!!!!” .
The new Aussie Tycoon
I actually ventured on down to the “Whitehouse” on the weekend to see what happen when “under the hand of guru”, well it’s all good as we had a very enjoyable day. There were many stories that got the crowd going but one such statement from Gary “Larry” Cameron sticks out. He said “With the Kevin Rudd $900 stimulus package Australian aborigines are buying up land in Thailand and are becoming Tycoons” Good one Larry.
Wine on the pine claims plenty of victims
The most talked about show for some time was the wine on the pine show at the Whitehouse a couple of weekends ago and the stories are starting to filter out as time goes on. SLF favourite and Hall of Fame member Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy said he has never been so crook the next day. Changing the colour of you drinks from brown to red has bought many unstuck in its time and obviously didn’t miss Boof.
Seven is a long way from eleven
High profile number cruncher Peter “7/11” Knights has a new nickname, as you can read its 7/11. Why 7/11? Another member of the “numbers nickname club” Rod “5/8” Reading was telling me that the popular accountant had a few troubles with the numbers at the wine on the pine show. You see he was telling everyone that he had to leave at 7pm but in fact it wasn’t until 11pm that he actually left. One word of warning if you are attending an event at the “Whitehouse” never and I say never announce what time you’ll be home. That’s when the trouble starts....If you have had trouble in the past try this one. Just as you’re walking out the door and she asks “what time do you think you’ll be home dear” you say “about half past” and bolt off to the ute. That way it’s opened ended and the ramifications aren’t nearly as bad.
International golfer a hit with the natives
Portuguese golfer Boris (can’t pronounce his last name) was a hit with the natives after he fired a respectable 84 off the stick having never played on scrapes before. When all golfer took their positions in the Whitehouse the 8 handicapper took a particular liking to Chris “Tangles” Webb who took him under his wing and converted him to VB and also invited him to a night on the pots at the Marnoo Hotel. I’m not sure of the outcome but I just hope our international friend is still alive.
Next trip the last
SLF legend and hall of fame member John “Jack” Cameron celebrated a birthday last Wednesday and I just forget what age he turned. But he did tell me that with his diminishing eyesight he doesn’t go on anymore trips, “the next trip will be to Gray’s Bridge” he said with a wry smile
That’s all
Sunday, May 17, 2009
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Back again
About to saddle up ready for another week that lies ahead but firstly I better part with all the happenings that went on last week in district. Here we go.......
Hard for a soft farmer
Guru no tiller Brian “Farmer” Healy has been complaining to some Wallaloo natives how hard the Wallaloo grey pug is after he launched into his second cropping campaign in the Southern oasis. Bit different to the self mulching country of the North but in any event I think it might be the lack of moisture as the reason why “the pug’s hard to dug!!!!!” .
The new Aussie Tycoon
I actually ventured on down to the “Whitehouse” on the weekend to see what happen when “under the hand of guru”, well it’s all good as we had a very enjoyable day. There were many stories that got the crowd going but one such statement from Gary “Larry” Cameron sticks out. He said “With the Kevin Rudd $900 stimulus package Australian aborigines are buying up land in Thailand and are becoming Tycoons” Good one Larry.
Wine on the pine claims plenty of victims
The most talked about show for some time was the wine on the pine show at the Whitehouse a couple of weekends ago and the stories are starting to filter out as time goes on. SLF favourite and Hall of Fame member Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy said he has never been so crook the next day. Changing the colour of you drinks from brown to red has bought many unstuck in its time and obviously didn’t miss Boof.
Seven is a long way from eleven
High profile number cruncher Peter “7/11” Knights has a new nickname, as you can read its 7/11. Why 7/11? Another member of the “numbers nickname club” Rod “5/8” Reading was telling me that the popular accountant had a few troubles with the numbers at the wine on the pine show. You see he was telling everyone that he had to leave at 7pm but in fact it wasn’t until 11pm that he actually left. One word of warning if you are attending an event at the “Whitehouse” never and I say never announce what time you’ll be home. That’s when the trouble starts....If you have had trouble in the past try this one. Just as you’re walking out the door and she asks “what time do you think you’ll be home dear” you say “about half past” and bolt off to the ute. That way it’s opened ended and the ramifications aren’t nearly as bad.
International golfer a hit with the natives
Portuguese golfer Boris (can’t pronounce his last name) was a hit with the natives after he fired a respectable 84 off the stick having never played on scrapes before. When all golfer took their positions in the Whitehouse the 8 handicapper took a particular liking to Chris “Tangles” Webb who took him under his wing and converted him to VB and also invited him to a night on the pots at the Marnoo Hotel. I’m not sure of the outcome but I just hope our international friend is still alive.
Next trip the last
SLF legend and hall of fame member John “Jack” Cameron celebrated a birthday last Wednesday and I just forget what age he turned. But he did tell me that with his diminishing eyesight he doesn’t go on anymore trips, “the next trip will be to Gray’s Bridge” he said with a wry smile
That’s all
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Back again
About to saddle up ready for another week that lies ahead but firstly I better part with all the happenings that went on last week in district. Here we go.......
Hard for a soft farmer
Guru no tiller Brian “Farmer” Healy has been complaining to some Wallaloo natives how hard the Wallaloo grey pug is after he launched into his second cropping campaign in the Southern oasis. Bit different to the self mulching country of the North but in any event I think it might be the lack of moisture as the reason why “the pug’s hard to dug!!!!!” .
The new Aussie Tycoon
I actually ventured on down to the “Whitehouse” on the weekend to see what happen when “under the hand of guru”, well it’s all good as we had a very enjoyable day. There were many stories that got the crowd going but one such statement from Gary “Larry” Cameron sticks out. He said “With the Kevin Rudd $900 stimulus package Australian aborigines are buying up land in Thailand and are becoming Tycoons” Good one Larry.
Wine on the pine claims plenty of victims
The most talked about show for some time was the wine on the pine show at the Whitehouse a couple of weekends ago and the stories are starting to filter out as time goes on. SLF favourite and Hall of Fame member Bruce “Boofhead” Hendy said he has never been so crook the next day. Changing the colour of you drinks from brown to red has bought many unstuck in its time and obviously didn’t miss Boof.
Seven is a long way from eleven
High profile number cruncher Peter “7/11” Knights has a new nickname, as you can read its 7/11. Why 7/11? Another member of the “numbers nickname club” Rod “5/8” Reading was telling me that the popular accountant had a few troubles with the numbers at the wine on the pine show. You see he was telling everyone that he had to leave at 7pm but in fact it wasn’t until 11pm that he actually left. One word of warning if you are attending an event at the “Whitehouse” never and I say never announce what time you’ll be home. That’s when the trouble starts....If you have had trouble in the past try this one. Just as you’re walking out the door and she asks “what time do you think you’ll be home dear” you say “about half past” and bolt off to the ute. That way it’s opened ended and the ramifications aren’t nearly as bad.
International golfer a hit with the natives
Portuguese golfer Boris (can’t pronounce his last name) was a hit with the natives after he fired a respectable 84 off the stick having never played on scrapes before. When all golfer took their positions in the Whitehouse the 8 handicapper took a particular liking to Chris “Tangles” Webb who took him under his wing and converted him to VB and also invited him to a night on the pots at the Marnoo Hotel. I’m not sure of the outcome but I just hope our international friend is still alive.
Next trip the last
SLF legend and hall of fame member John “Jack” Cameron celebrated a birthday last Wednesday and I just forget what age he turned. But he did tell me that with his diminishing eyesight he doesn’t go on anymore trips, “the next trip will be to Gray’s Bridge” he said with a wry smile
That’s all
Sunday, May 10, 2009
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Another edition
Hello and welcome to another edition of the SLF. My guess is that most of you have been very busy on tractors over the last couple of weeks, hence the reason for the quiet news weeks. But things have picked up somewhat even though I would describe at least one of the stories as “tall”. So let’s get on with it.......
Wine on the pine
I’m told on good authority that the “wine on the pine” night was a huge success with around 50 patrons taking the chance to sample some of the regions finest goon juice. I’m told the lamb souvlaki’s whipped up by Gary “Larry” Cameron and Ben “Glendemar” Duxson were out of this world. It’s just another great initiative by the members of the Royal who hover “under the hand of Guru” and call the “Whitehouse” home.
Vino en el pino
Me dicen en autoridad el bueno que el “vino en la noche del pino” fuera un éxito enorme con alrededor 50 patrón que tomaban la ocasión de muestrear algo del jugo más fino del goon de las regiones. Me dicen que los souvlaki del cordero azotados para arriba por Gary “Larry Cameron y Ben “Glendemar” Duxson estaban fuera de este mundo. Es justo otra gran iniciativa de los miembros del real quién la libración “bajo mano del gurú” y llama el “Whitehouse” casero
You’re probably thinking, what the......
That is the “Wine on the Pine” story in Spanish. Yes I’m not sure where that one was going, it was just a tool I found but I happened to think that it was something like the language spoken by the people that were still on the landing at 2am.....
Now that’s a wallet
I heard a story about our Marnoo’s equivalent to Kerry Packer, Norm “Guru” Duxson, but as I mentioned in the opening it’s a bit tall and I have my doubts whether the conversation took place. But it did however remind me of a good Kerry Packer story when a loud Texan was at the black jack table in an Las Vegas casino sprouting about his wealth that amounted to tens of millions of dollars (of course Kerry’s at that stage was on the sunny side of a billion). The load mouth Texan who kept raving about how he was worth 50 million was taken aback from this little known “Aussie” who said “I’ll toss you for it”. That shut him up anyway.
Report just to hand
Hot off the press another report has come in about the “wine on the pine” night. This report said there was actually 60 there and that the theme was Greek (hence the souvlakis). But I’m told that the organisers got the Greeks and the Italians mixed up with Italian music accompanying the Italian flag raising on a Greek theme night. It didn’t seem to worry the “hand in command” (Guru) as I’m told he had a big smile on his face all night.
And the winner is....
Daryl “Norman” May and Peter “Numbers” Knights were the stars of the show during the daylight hours taking out this year’s Banyena Cup in emphatic style. No reports of who won the belt by the end of the night.
Happy being gay
I’m told that a couple of prominent locals unexpectedly ended up in a gay bar in Melbourne recently. One said to the other “I think this is a gay bar” of to which the other replied “Yer nur I’m pretty happy”
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Another edition
Hello and welcome to another edition of the SLF. My guess is that most of you have been very busy on tractors over the last couple of weeks, hence the reason for the quiet news weeks. But things have picked up somewhat even though I would describe at least one of the stories as “tall”. So let’s get on with it.......
Wine on the pine
I’m told on good authority that the “wine on the pine” night was a huge success with around 50 patrons taking the chance to sample some of the regions finest goon juice. I’m told the lamb souvlaki’s whipped up by Gary “Larry” Cameron and Ben “Glendemar” Duxson were out of this world. It’s just another great initiative by the members of the Royal who hover “under the hand of Guru” and call the “Whitehouse” home.
Vino en el pino
Me dicen en autoridad el bueno que el “vino en la noche del pino” fuera un éxito enorme con alrededor 50 patrón que tomaban la ocasión de muestrear algo del jugo más fino del goon de las regiones. Me dicen que los souvlaki del cordero azotados para arriba por Gary “Larry Cameron y Ben “Glendemar” Duxson estaban fuera de este mundo. Es justo otra gran iniciativa de los miembros del real quién la libración “bajo mano del gurú” y llama el “Whitehouse” casero
You’re probably thinking, what the......
That is the “Wine on the Pine” story in Spanish. Yes I’m not sure where that one was going, it was just a tool I found but I happened to think that it was something like the language spoken by the people that were still on the landing at 2am.....
Now that’s a wallet
I heard a story about our Marnoo’s equivalent to Kerry Packer, Norm “Guru” Duxson, but as I mentioned in the opening it’s a bit tall and I have my doubts whether the conversation took place. But it did however remind me of a good Kerry Packer story when a loud Texan was at the black jack table in an Las Vegas casino sprouting about his wealth that amounted to tens of millions of dollars (of course Kerry’s at that stage was on the sunny side of a billion). The load mouth Texan who kept raving about how he was worth 50 million was taken aback from this little known “Aussie” who said “I’ll toss you for it”. That shut him up anyway.
Report just to hand
Hot off the press another report has come in about the “wine on the pine” night. This report said there was actually 60 there and that the theme was Greek (hence the souvlakis). But I’m told that the organisers got the Greeks and the Italians mixed up with Italian music accompanying the Italian flag raising on a Greek theme night. It didn’t seem to worry the “hand in command” (Guru) as I’m told he had a big smile on his face all night.
And the winner is....
Daryl “Norman” May and Peter “Numbers” Knights were the stars of the show during the daylight hours taking out this year’s Banyena Cup in emphatic style. No reports of who won the belt by the end of the night.
Happy being gay
I’m told that a couple of prominent locals unexpectedly ended up in a gay bar in Melbourne recently. One said to the other “I think this is a gay bar” of to which the other replied “Yer nur I’m pretty happy”
Sunday, May 3, 2009
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Very quiet news week
I know I say it on the odd occasion and end up writing a shit load and boring you to tears but, this really has been a slow news week. We will try and do our best to draw some stories but it will be like the old blood out the stone scenario. Wish us the best.
1999 what a year
Were any of you lucky to catch the video on our facebook site that George “Don Scott” Hoult whereby he is talking to a reporter on Good Friday about the money Marnoo raised from outside the corner shop. One person that got a good mention was Chris “Tangled” Webb who George said “was shearing not far from here and has decided to donate his day’s wages for the appeal”.
Marnoo in the news
Did you see in the Herald Sun this week where some geek has found the alphabet by using google maps to find landmarks throughout Victoria that look like letters. Well the letter “R” is a curve shaped like an “R” (obviously) in the Avon River just downstream of the bridge where the Wimmera Highway cross the Avon River. Go to our facebook site to check it out.
Roast Lamb for mothers day
Now Square Leg loves his lamb and I now see where “Slammin” Sam Kekovich (ala his newphew) has taken up the campaign for us to now eat a lamb roast for mother’s day. I recon it’s a great idea especially for all those sheep farmers as it keep lamb products front and centre even if it’s about the dearest it’s been for a long time. Anyway have a bit of a laugh viewing the ad on our facebook site.
Told you it was a short and desperate week.
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Very quiet news week
I know I say it on the odd occasion and end up writing a shit load and boring you to tears but, this really has been a slow news week. We will try and do our best to draw some stories but it will be like the old blood out the stone scenario. Wish us the best.
1999 what a year
Were any of you lucky to catch the video on our facebook site that George “Don Scott” Hoult whereby he is talking to a reporter on Good Friday about the money Marnoo raised from outside the corner shop. One person that got a good mention was Chris “Tangled” Webb who George said “was shearing not far from here and has decided to donate his day’s wages for the appeal”.
Marnoo in the news
Did you see in the Herald Sun this week where some geek has found the alphabet by using google maps to find landmarks throughout Victoria that look like letters. Well the letter “R” is a curve shaped like an “R” (obviously) in the Avon River just downstream of the bridge where the Wimmera Highway cross the Avon River. Go to our facebook site to check it out.
Roast Lamb for mothers day
Now Square Leg loves his lamb and I now see where “Slammin” Sam Kekovich (ala his newphew) has taken up the campaign for us to now eat a lamb roast for mother’s day. I recon it’s a great idea especially for all those sheep farmers as it keep lamb products front and centre even if it’s about the dearest it’s been for a long time. Anyway have a bit of a laugh viewing the ad on our facebook site.
Told you it was a short and desperate week.
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