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Hello again

Another week just flies on by and a big week it was as many merinos enthusiasts visited the district in search of the perfect sheep. Not sure whether anyone found such an animal but there was certainly plenty around.

 

Blue Can kept busy

Those Merinos enthusiasts certainly livened up the “Corner Shop” on Thursday night with “Old Blue Can” having to run between the till and the tap.

 

And the winner is……Ross Young

Pint sized former Banyena resident and extradited Carlton player Ross “Rosco” Young has just taken out the Sandover medallist for the best player in the WAFL. This is truly a great achievement for a player who once played a couple of games for Marnoo under 16’s. It just so proves that you need determination when you play at such a high level and Young certainly has that. I remember playing cricket against him when he was all of 14 years of age player for the enemy, Rich Avon. He was so hard to get out and valued his wicket more than anyone I can remember. My spy Andrew “Upstart” Nisbet passed on the news that his mate took out the prize, as for Nisbet he was certainly a tad easier to get out when in the prime of his illustrious cricket career.

 

Looking good…

I was back in the district last week and boy does it look A1 for this time of year. Now I can’t remember what happened yesterday, let alone years ago but I would have to guess that it’s the best spring for many a year and local farmers are expecting a bumper harvest. All we need now is the price of grain to improve.

 

Creeks are trickling but not the main one

The Muddy Waterholes Creek is getting as famous as our very own Murray River as locals eagerly watch the progress of the still dry creek. A few of the local creeks are trickling with some further South flowing a little faster and higher. But as for the poor old Muddy Waterholes Creek, she is still dry, but all live in hope. Any sign of her flowing please get in touch with me asap, as it’s headline news.

 

Carter’s still out and about

It was good to see Alec and Shirley Carter (with matching walking sticks) doing the rounds of the field days last Thursday.  Their senior years don’t deter them from getting out and about and it’s great to see them keeping abreast with all the district happenings. They did mention that this little publication gives them the heads up as to what it going on, so it’s heartening to know at least someone is reading!!!

 

Corporate Cup this weekend

Arguably one of the biggest event’s on the “Royal’s” calendar is the Corporate Cup. Well it’s just about here and boy am I looking forward to this event. It certainly is one of the highlights of the year and I expect to see many a local turn out to this now colourful event.

 

That’s all