Another Trip up the Canning Stock Route

Oh dear after the last trip along the Canning Stock Route in 2013, I said it would be my last!! Well that did not happen. Off we went again because Pa had a call from the Track Care group to see if he would repair the top of Well 15. Pa could not say no because it was the 1st well that Poppy Hop (Rabbit) and crew did way back in 1998. So off we go all packed up with supplies and friends to have another adventure. Our slaves this time were Kym & Leanne Krause, Peter & Kaye Grosser and David & Marlene Wegener. Little did the Grosser's and Wegener's know what they were letting themselves in for!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 A few more galahs to add to the big one at Kimba

 Morning Smoko at the border 

 One of the many camp sites 

 Off we go again...................

 Had not gone too far (a very rocky section) and as usual we had a puncture. Mind you it was the only one for the trip.

 Now this was a surprise. A Cyclist on the CSR!!  A German on a bamboo bike.

 At Windich Springs we came across Darryl Beattie and his bike riding friends.

 Another group of bikers were having smoko at Pierre Springs

 This is what we found at Well 15. The top in need of repair.

 Pa had them all up and at it early the next morning.

 It wasn't long and the top was off and the new poly sleepers were being installed

 While the fella's were working we had 2 groups of bike riders stop in. Darryl Beattie was doing a documentary while he and his mates are riding the CSR so out  came the camera and they interviewed Pa. There were 5 groups of Bikers on the CSR at this time.

 After a long day digging we decided to put the coffin to good use. It made a great bath. By the time Pa got in the water was a whole lot warmer than when Ma ma had her bath.

 Pa being lowered into the well to clean out the tree roots

 Kym and Leanne in the well cleaning out some of the 9 buckets that were in the bottom

 Job completed

 Up on Canning's Cairn 

 The German Bike Cyclist,  Falk caught up with us again at Durba Springs

 On Lake Disappointment

 There were a couple of Dunes that gave Pa a bit of trouble so out came the snatch strap

 Whenever the opportunity arose to have a bath or shower we made sure we took it up. We had spectacular scenery while showering.

 A great sunset moment on the Gary Highway

 Back in Alice Springs at the campground for a couple of days

 A beautiful display of Sturt Desert Pea

 Curdimurka Fettlers Cottage on the Oonadatta Track

 We found the bridge at Curdimurka and its beautiful lagoon with alot of bird life

We stopped in at Farina to see how much more work the volunteers had done since we were there last year. They are doing a great job in preserving what is left. Well worth a visit.

We had a wonderful time away. The Canning was different again and where ever we went the countryside was looking good and healthy.We had lots of laughter and good fun with our traveling companions and thank them for being part of the adventure.

School Holidays

Mid year holidays came and along with them came Relle, La and Leyla for a farm visit. We had lots of fun with all the grandies. Lots of play dates with cousins, bonfires and cooking marshmallows, going to the footy and having sleep overs at Ma ma's, Aunty Lou's and Aunty Kara's. Plenty of fun, laughter and family time.

 Movie night with a sleep over at Ma ma & Pa's house.

 Little Miss Rory

 Master Davy

On the middle weekend of the holidays, all the family were home so we made the most of it and had a lovely lunch out at Lou & Steve's.

 Best Buddies.........Lucy and Leyla

Food does not stop the chatter.Too much to catch up on........

 Miss Zetty

 Two cuties at ice cream time

It is a major undertaking to get so many organised and to look at the camera at the same time. But we try!

 The Grandies

Nearly all the Heinrich Mob (minus Sami)

Thanks for the wonderful time. Love you all heaps!

Will turns 6

 Not long after Beau's birthday we have another one. This time is was Will's Birthday. He turned 6 on the 4th June and had a lovely yummy morning tea/brunch with his little friends and their families.

 Birthday Boy, Will and Toby admiring his birthday cake.

 Happy Birthday Will!

On the long weekend Laura didn't have anything better to do so she decided to  run from her house in Mundulla to the Farm. It was not a spur of the moment thing. She has run from Mundulla to Bordertown several times and did a run from Mundulla to Padthaway a few weeks ago. I think the distance is about 34 kms. Just thinking about it makes Ma ma tired.

Well Done Louie!!.......  AND she didn't appear at all PUFFED!!!!! 

You are amazing.

28th May a very Special Day

The 28th May has finally arrived and on that special day we had 2 wonderful exciting events happening. First thing in the morning we ventured over to Beau's 4th Birthday morning tea. We found one very excited young lad. He had a great time being the Birthday Boy and blowing out the 4 candles on his number 4 farm cake. Happy Birthday Beau!

 Admiring his wonderful farm cake

 Everyone gets a turn at blowing out the candles......... Davy's turn

After lunch we had another wonderful event to attend. Andy Maidment and Kira Edwards were married on the steps of the Serviceton Railway Station.

 Andy, Jeffrey and Woggy waiting on the steps for the bride to arrive

 Here comes the Bride

 All hitched

 The vintage cars were the order of the day to go with the vintage theme

They make a handsome couple.........Kira and Andy Maidment

Congratulations!

House Reno - Brisbane

Early April, Matt commissioned his parents to help scrub, scrape, wash, sander and paint his house in Brisbane so he could put it up for sale. We all set off for Brisbane with the task in mind and had some fun on the way with the Grandies. 

We stopped in Swan Hill for brekkie and a play in the park and then set off again.

 Lunch was another couple of hours along the track where we stopped alongside some other travellers in the park bay.

 The trailer was a good spot for the girls to have their lunch

 Onward we went and the next day we made it to Goondiwindi in time for lunch

 Enjoying time in the Park & eating lunch

 Jack found a nice big tree to climb 

Later in the avo Kara and the children left us and ventured on up to the Olsen Farm at Wondoan to catch up with all of the family. We continued on to Brisbane. Over the next couple of days we washed, scrubbed, filled, sandered and painted the inside and out of the house. 

Pa is one who would not like an opportunity to pass by with out making the most of it. So he invited Jill, Clarrie, Daryl and Izzy over to help out. And that they did by bringing their wheel barrow, whipper snipper and other gardening tools. He put everyone to work and in no time the garden was looking ship shape.

 Matt and Clarrie surveying the completed job and appear well pleased!

 A Group photo at the end of a job well done.

Thanks to all for your help and for the great catch up.

For Sale

Sydney Visit Continued

We attended the Henry Fulton School  Award Ceremony for their recent Swimming Carnival. La received 4 awards from the Carnival. Well Done!  We were also able to watch the school's cross country event, go with Leyla to Playgroup, go to Yoghurt Land, to many parks and playgrounds, out for the occasional meal, watch La do her Gymnastic Carnival and go to the Rugby League Panthers v Broncos match. 

 La receiving on of her many swimming awards

We were lucky to be about to cheer her on in her Cross Country Race.

 And here comes our very happy winner. Congratulations La!!

 Leyla decorating her Easter Bunny Mask at Playgroup

 A visit from Easter Bunny

 A stop off at the Park not far from Yoghurt Land to work off those delicious tubs we ate

 La's ribbons from her Gymnastics carnival

Relle and Sami took us to watch the Panthers play the Broncos at the Stadium and we were entertained by a thrilling and close game. Panthers won by a point!!

After all of Pa's detailing of the car it looks like new. Perhaps we don't need another car just yet!

Thanks Relle, Sami, La & Leyla for the wonderful time we had. Can't wait for our  next visit. See you soon.