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Welcome again

It’s great to be back for another week and I hope you’re all enjoying the “more traditional winter”. Even though it’s not wet yet in the Marnoo district this winter has got that feel about it, like I remember back in the 70’s and 80’s when it was wet and cold and the mighty Anderson and Wallaloo creeks ran a banker. I am confident that we are going to get a wet spring this year, here’s hoping…..

Marnoo’s Masterchefs

The “Royal” was once again the venue for the Thursday night gathering and this time it was Stewart “Smacka” MacPherson, his sister Anne and Stuart “Chappy” Chapman’s turn to cook. The food had a Southern feel about it as the three hale from down Glenorchy way. But there cooking was not only for the masses that attended, it first had to impress the judges. Enter Nigel “Matt” Slee and Ben “George” Duxson, I never really thought about it in the past but these guys actually have a very high resemblance to the two mentioned judges. Winebar with his jowly chin, his thick black mane and his appetite for good food means that he makes a great Matt Preston. Ben with his bald head, his short solid appearance and his culinary skills is a dead ringer for George. Anyway they did there stuff and provided plenty of laughs as Wino, Alias Matt started sniffing the food. Not sure of the food quality but the entertainment value was worth the entry fee.

Video evidence

There is actually video evidence of the Master judges but the quality of film is not that good. Expat Hayden “Howard” McLennan was there and did the filming on his phone but it wasn’t that clear. Anyway have a look on Howards page on Facebook

Here’s one for you Boof!!

Speaking of Glenorchy, did you know that the aboriginal meaning for Glenorchy is “bareness around scrapes”.

Happy Birthday

I’m told that Wallaloo Park chief employee “Big Dave” received and interesting birthday present from his employer, a shearing sling. Must be a bit of crutching to do out at Carteville in the next couple of months……..

Golfing champ still winning

Former Wallaloo golfing champ Kylie McDougall is winning all the trophies up Hay way. I’m told that a couple of old biddies that have dominated the sport up that way are non to please about this “upstart” coming in and taking their crown. One such rival got a bit frustrated and was seen swearing and throwing her sticks, this went on for a while until Kylie had had enough, “you’re not that f*%@~^g good anyway”. You have gotta love women’s golf!!!

The Farm Trader

My Yarrawonga Dwain “Daryl” Duxson has asked that I pass on the details about his newly released website called www.thefarmtrader.com.au . He tells me he has spent 2 year putting it all together and released it last week. He say’s that it’s an Agricultural website that does many things but he says that a service called “Product Tender” might appeal to the farmers. For example if a farmer wants to buy say 50 ton of MAP super, he or she can list that on the platform and then suppliers quote on that requirement. Once the time period it up the farmer picks the winning quote. The allows the farmer to get the best deal possible. Here is a snapshot on how it works, make sure you join up……

http://www.thefarmtrader.com.au/product_tenders

Heads is the call

As I mentioned last week my Yarra mate Glen “Wally” Brear will be tossing the coin at the Essendon, Kangaroos game next week. If you’re watching you wont miss him….

That’s all