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Another week

Another week and another rain event has passed. The grain cocky’s just can’t take a trick at the moment, lets hope that that is about to change this week. I see in Ausfarm Online’s Ag news this morning that they where saying that the price for quality grain has risen…….well that’s good and well if you can get quality grain. They certainly make it harder these days.

 

Cricket a washout

The grudge match against Rich Avon was washed out by the odd shower on Saturday as Marnoo went into it’s first game without injured captain Gary “Larry” Cameron. I’m told they were 3/34 and in a bit of trouble when the heavens opened.

 

Nisbet’s arrive

There is no show without punch with former MCC life member John “Noisy” Nisbet and his second favourite son Andrew “Upstart” Nisbet attended the Ged Ryan Memorial day on Saturday. It’s now an annual event as the MCC remembers one of its most famous and colourful former players.

 

A memorable place in cricket’s history

This years game was played at Rich Avon and it’s the seen of one of the most memorable moments in cricket that I can remember. It would have to be 10 years ago now when the game was in the balance and Ged “Father” Ryan was batting and hooked a ball that was heading straight down the throat of former MFC premiership player Chris “Guthers” Guthrie. Guthrie completed the catch right in front of the Marnoo crowd and to show off kept running toward the crowd (holding the ball aloft) and in the meantime actually ran over the boundary.  As quick as a flash John “Noisy” Nisbet realised Guthrie’s mistake and point out to the umpire that it had to be a 6. When she was on then as Marnoo cruised to victory with Ryan still at the crease. What a win……

 

Larry’s broken heal

Man about town “Larry” Cameron has had his wings clipped somewhat as he has 3 broken bones in his heal and will have to be in plaster for 6 to 8 weeks. He commented that he intends to watch a bit of cricket and watch the full series of underbelly whilst he has his leg up. I’m sure he will be getting well looked after as his mother  “Fayzee” takes on the role of duty nurse.

 

Statement yet to be released

For the life of me I cannot find out how Larry actually did his injury. My spies have all gone quiet on this story and a statement has yet to be released. I’m onto it though and I endeavour to find out but I’m concerned it might be like the JFK murder, will we ever know………….

 

Going down like flies

I also heard that legendary MCC player Derek “The Mayor” Cameron has also gone down with a lower leg injury. The indication I got whilst talking to him last week was that he may be considering bringing a close his illustrious cricket career which has all being played in the famous Yellow and Black cap as he can’t shake this ankle injury. I don’t want to pre-empt but watch this space.

 

Minyip Meat Specials

An email came into my inbox last week outlining this months “Special” at John Drums “Minyip Meats”. There are plenty of bargains and if I lived a bit closer I would certainly take up some of the offers. I would recommend you subscribe by going to linkdrum@vic.chariot.net.au

 

That is all

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Hello again

Welcome to another edition of the SLF. A week is a long time in farming and who would have thought that the whole state would get a drenching like it did over the weekend.  Not to sure about the exact totals but I heard scores of around 30mm locally and up to 70mm over “Headsville” (St Arnaud) way.

 

Hot weather telling….

The recent hot weather has taken its toll on the local crops with reports that lentils have been absolutely decimated over the last couple of week. I heard that the quality of lentils is only feed quality, which means that it is virtually worthless. Also heard that most barley was going feed. A disappointing end to what could have been a well-above-average-season

 

There’s a fall

In news just to hand, man about town Gary “Larry” Cameron has taken a fall and broken 3 bones in his foot. At the time of writing it was unclear how it happened. The MCC will certainly miss their vibrant captain over the next couple of month as he goes about the recovery process. Get well soon Larry.

 

Guru spotted

Our very own Norm “Guru” Duxson was spotted in the Herald Sun attending the golf. He was in the background of yet another Tiger Woods photo. One of my spies spotted it and said it was unmistakable as to who it was. Not sure if “Guru Margie” got a guernsey as well…….

 

Buy your meat form the butcher

The lovely Belinda Reading sent this through last week. You have to read it to believe it………

 

 

That’s all for this week

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What’s going on?

It’s a case of asking, what is going on as my spies have dried up like the season. It’s either everyone in is pre harvest hiding or everyone is staying in doors due to the heat. But we will see how we go……..

 

Seen amongst the Tigers

I’m told a few natives and ex natives were spotted at the golf last Thursday. Spotted where Norm “Guru” Duxson and the lovely “Guru Margie”, also spotted was sports fan Graeme “Grey Skies Above” Ellen along with former natives John “Noisy” Nisbet and his favourite son Tim “Pie Guts” Nisbet. I’m told it was a most exhilarating event and well worth the entry fee.

 

One Tiger arrives another departs

As the world’s greatest sportsman arrives another Tiger departs. Yes it’s Richo, the great man himself has given up his day job. It’s a very sad occasion for us Tigers supporters who have followed “Richo” since he debuted some 18 years ago. If anyone saw the cartoon in Saturdays Herald Sun it really summed it up, in the first caption it showed a kid say “Hi Tiger” as Tiger Woods enters the country. The next caption the same kid with a tear in his eye saying “Bye Tiger” as the big fella departs….That really summed it up

 

Lost but found

A couple of local powerbrokers, namely, Andrew “Clown” Newall and Brian “Farmer” Healy were driving around checking out the farmers 40 bag crops when a news alert came over the radio, “A man in his 60’s John Cameron has gone missing”. They looked at other in disbelief for a second before the story revealed that he was a Bendigo man. The atmosphere soon turned to laughter as they relayed that you would only have to check out the back veranda at Roslyn to find our very own “Jack” these days………

 

Howard, is he growing up????

Man about town (Melbourne that is) Hayden “Howard” McLennan is having yet another birthday on Sunday January the 17^th at the Holiava Bar in Richmond. Now some would say that Howard is getting older but is he growing up???????

 

Watchout

I was told to tell “Jumpin” John Drum to watch out!!!!!! “Your roof is within stubbie throwing distance” a former native said………

 

That’s all and happy harvesting

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Hello again

I missed last week due to time constraints, as it was a very big week with the Cup and all. I have been hearing whispers that the season is coming in real quick now that a period of hot dry weather is upon us. So harvest would be just around the corner.

 

Early bird and early guide

Speaking of harvest there is a bit of a rule of thumb when it comes to the start of harvest. When you see “Jumpin” Jack Carter first pull into a paddock then you have about 8 to 10 days before it’s ready to go. You could also use Brian “Farmer” Healy as a similar guide. They are always itching to get into it and I’m guessing that this year will be no exception. However don’t pack the fishing rod just yet as this year might be the exception to the rule with the season coming in quicker than anticipated.

 

Melbourne Cup 2009

The Melbourne Cup was well attended by locals and former locals again this year. Perennial attendees include Gary “Larry” Cameron, Armand “Herbie” Duxson, Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson, Dwain “Daryl” Duxson and Sandy “The Know All” McGregor were just some of the names that went along. All the lads were in top form and didn’t disappoint observers. The Know All was again at it cleaning up on the last race with a big win on the punt and shouting the boys for a night out on the town……I’m told it was big!!!

 

Grease lightning 

Whilst at the cup I came across former native Simon “Ogy” Ogden who actually works for the VRC. His role this year was to look after Mega Star Olivia Newton John. So here he was the former Marnoo Under 16 premiership back flanker accompanying one of show biz’s most famous stars. He was taking his job pretty seriously too, as he could only spare and old mate a couple of words.

 

How to win the bouncers over

My Yarra mate Daryl Duxson was telling me about his night out at JJ’s Bar in the casino. Now JJ’s is a unique bar in that you have to go outside the premises to go to the toilet. That means that every time you go, you have to be let back in by the bouncers. He tells me that on Melbourne Cup night last year he lasted till about 11pm before the bouncer said “you’ve had enough sir”. So there you are stuck with all your mate inside that you can no longer get access too. Well this year he went on the front foot when he first got there and asked the bouncer on duty what do you have to do to not get kicked out. The bouncer said have your shirt tucked in and when you walk through the door look me in the eye……Well he tells me it worked and he even passed on the tip to “Herbie”, who is renowned for not getting into places even though at times (not very often though) he is stone cold sober. I’ll let you work that one out.

 

Belt winner

This year I have awarded the belt to Anne MacPherson as she was seen out and about on the Monday night with one or two to many Vino’s under her belt. Well done Anne on taking this prestigious award away from one of the blokes.

 

Kiwi’s connections to Mr Asia

There was a group of Kiwi’s and former Kiwi’s out in force at the cup with all having connections to Gary “Mr Asia” Baker  (there were to many of them to mention individually). Mr Asia himself had to stay home and feed the pigs but they all enjoyed the event or that’s the way it looked to me.

 

Enough