Burning Off

It is that time of the year again. In early March, with the threat of rain, Pa & Matt were determined to get out into the paddocks for some stubble burning. So later in the day & near evening off we headed to give the snails & weeds a hurry up. It really does look spectacular at night & it is easier on the poor old trees. They do not like it too hot!

It does make a fantastic sight.
We even had some sightseers

Life Membership to Uncle Bing

Recently Uncle Bing along with 5 other hard working people received Life Membership Certificates from the Clayton Farm Group. Bing has been an active member of Clayton Farm for 29 years. He loves to tinker with old tractors and machinery and has brought to life or restored some of them out there at the Farm. CONGRATULATIONS BING, we are very proud of you and all that you have achieved.

Bing receiving his Certificate from Michael Eckert

Bogged and the Boys

We have been waiting all harvest for it to happen. AND it did. Pa got himself in a bit of a mess while doing the Chickpeas. We have had to pull out the trucks a few times so it was just a matter of time for the Header.

I think Pa had some fun doing this!!!

Uncle Matt to the rescue with his trusty Massey!
(it got a lot of towing jobs)

During the last few weeks the grandies have come for some visits. We love those times together cos we get to do some fun stuff & forget about the housework.

Jack checking out the puddle.................will I or won't I? Just toooooo tempting.

The sun didn't have to appear for these two to find some water to play in.

That sprinkler provided a lot of fun

One Last Family Get together!

Another Family gathering. This time it was at Laura & Stephen's to have a last catch up with everyone before Relle, La la & Jason went home. It was great to have you around, thanks for coming home & will see you again soon.

Lunch time!
And Old Pa in his glory with all his off spring.

Master Ben

Young Thomas with his Pa.

Just a Little more Water

With harvest ticking along very nicely and the fellas hoping to get it all wrapped up before the end of January, the heavens opened again and dumped another 88 ml. It made the water run again & even better than before. With everything saturated it filled everything to overflowing very quickly. The Nalang Creek will flow for quite a while.

Down at the corner, Servi & South Lillimur Road. Spotty will have to get out his canoe to harvest that bit of wheat that they left in the corner.

Water flowing over the South Servi Road. Was a great meeting place for the locals to ponder the issue!

Grosser's swamp at the same corner

The Geegeela - Custon Road intersection. Matt found it a little difficult coming to work on this morning!

Continuing the Birthdays

We only just get into the New Year and it is time to celebrate Matt's birthday. We decided while the family were still home to go out for Dinner. An early celebration for Matt & Relle's birthdays. Matt had the pleasure of spending his day in the Semi carting grain. Kara, Jack & Will had the birthday Muffin Cake on the road with him, much to Jack's delight!

Kara, La la, Julz, Mitchell & Nathan catching up after a wonderful meal at the local pub.

Then only 4 days later we were able to celebrate Relle's Birthday. Laura made her a beautiful castle birthday cake much to the children's delight! Well done Lou.

Relle blowing out her candles and being watched to make sure she does it right & all in one go!

Now it is Master Toby's turn. (mind the spit, comes at no extra cost!)

La la's turn & she has had lots of practise.

A big blow from Jack when it was his turn


Uncle David turns 60
We travelled up to David & Carolyn's the next day (9th) to help him celebrate his 60th Birthday. It was also Old Pa's 83rd Birthday.
Double Celebrations!
We had a wonderful day out on their back lawn under the beautiful trees in a gorgeous setting. The children had a ball & so did the big ones. Thank you Carolyn for the great food, great company & a great day.

We couldn't keep the candles alight so out came the sparklers! Jenni did a great job with the cake. Beautiful & very more-ish!

The 2 Birthday boys, David & Old Pa.

Birthdays

Toby starts off the birthday rounds. He had a family gathering on the 29th Dec to celebrate his 2nd Birthday. Laura made him his favourite, a tractor birthday cake.

Everyone singing the Birthday song. The littlies have it down pat. They have had lots of practise with all the family birthdays.

Master Toby doing the honours of blowing out his 2 candles

Pa has been at it again and made Toby a chalk & magnetic board

Another wonderful present, a cordless drill with the safety goggles. Dad's apprentice!