Bogged!!!

This is something a little different. Mud glorious mud. Pa has almost forgotten what it is all about. Too many dry years perhaps have dulled the memory. where is the tractor, we need it to pull the Landcruiser out backwards.

(what was pa thinking about when he drove into that bog?)

Bug Spraying

Them Bugs are back!!

Once again Pa has had to call on Mr Freeman & his trusty plane to get them little critters. It is always fun to watch him flying in low & weaving around the trees & farm buildings.

Flying low & fast over the crop

Simon turns 30

On Sunday 13th Sept. we went to the Mundulla Pub for lunch to help Simon celebrate his 30th Birthday. Everyone tucking into a delicious lunch

Jacqui watching her Dad as he blows out his candles. Helen did a great job in making his tractor cake - John Deere (of course)

Chelsea & Spotty's Wedding Day

The BIG day finally arrived for Spotty (Michael) & Chelsea. It was a perfect day, no rain & lots of sunshine. Many Family & Friends gathered in a beautiful garden setting to witness this special occasion. Spotty getting the last bit of advice & trying to calm his 'nerves'
AND here comes Chelsea....................well worth the wait!
Absolutely stunning

Chelsea & Spotty with some of the South Servi Crew

Spotty & Chelsea with a very proud Dad (Jack) & Brother Brad

The Bridal Party

Chelsea & Michael

Holiday Pics

We trekked off up north on the Strzelecki Track. We ventured again onlong the creek track & found the countryside very dry.

A very dry water hole (last time it was full)

Coongie Lakes.........a beautiful spot

Haddon's Corner..........Pa trying to work out how they got their fencing wrong, nothing lines up!!


In Roma Pa having 'boy time' with Thomas & Edward
(I don't think that they ever grow out of playing with cars)


Pa left his socks outside & this is what 'Jack the dog' thought of them!!



Ride-on Lawn Mowers!!!!

Pa insists that we will not have one! (Ma ma needs the exercise)

But who is mowing Uncle Clarrie's lawn.

Golden Beach.............Pa & Charlie taking in the view on the Jetty

A stop off on Bribie Island on our boating afternoon with Warren, Fi & Charlie

Leave the boys to fend for themselves while painting & this is their solution for lunch.
Ma ma has all this food in the Cruiser just going to waste
(any excuse for Pa to save on washing up!!)

Are you following my instructions.....Sami, Dad?

A Picture perfect job........Well done Relle, Sami & Pa

An enjoyable get together with old friends, Honor & Luke.

A trip to Relle & Sami's is never complete until we visit the spectacular Blue Mtns.
Nepean Lookout

Pa getting aquainted with his newest great niece.......Jessica Hawkey
(Toby, you have another play mate to get to know come October)

A lazy cruise on the P.S. Alexander Arbuthnot

An Ice-cream to finish off a wonderful day at the Old Echuca Port.

Father's Day

We decided to celebrate Father's Day with Old Nana & Pa at Ramsey Wing. It was a good time to spend the time together as a Family. Aunty Cathy, Nicky & Ash came up from the Mount & Kingston to help with the celebrations. And to make the day special we got to meet the newest little member of the Altus clan, "Benjamin" son of Helen & Simon and little brother of Jacqui.

Nana & Pa with some of their grandchildren & great-grandies

Lunch time, we tend to take over the place, many thanks to the staff & residents for allowing us to.
Nana & Pa with a very placid & contented Benjamin.

Birthday Boys

The two special men in our lives had a birthday on the 1st Sept. We had a lovely meal at Kara & Matt's with Lou, Steve, Toby & Jason. Jack turned 1 and Pa, well he insists it's 49!!!!

Pa & his off sider.....Jack

Kara & Matt did a great job with the boy's cake..........SPOT the dog!!