chosen valley weekend
near
mt sylvia se qld
on the weekend of Saturday 17th to
Sunday 18th May 2014
The “hosts” Gregory J & Angela, arrived on the Thursday,
in order to tidy up the camp/shower/toilets and get in the first load of
fire wood from the paddocks for the donkey and main camp fire; which was
contained in the BBQ/spit pit. More paddock wood was supplied by Paul on the
Saturday who trimmed down a fallen tree only feet away from his camp with
his “Homelite”. Another load, which was cut from debris in the dry creek
bed, by Kevin, with his “Stihl”, complete with gloves, boot covers, ear
muffs & hat, was loaded onto Noel's “Rust Bucket” & off-loaded, with the
little helpers, at the main camp fire. Ian & Collette, brought a couple of
bags from their property at Tenterfield (which was like bringing coal to
Newcastle), however a considerate gesture! Noel the self appointed
pyromaniac had the fire situation under control from 5am Saturday, thru to,
when he Cathi left on the Sunday. This included keeping the fire under the
donkey going for the hot shower
Kevin was travelling “solo” this camp & pitched his swag
off ground, under the lean-to, off his 4X4....signs of getting old
Mark & Narelle, made this, their, second camp with the group
Rob & Marina, had a “show & tell” with their South
African Military camper, demonstrating the ground pegs that did not need a
spring to tension the rope
Steven & Melinda, with Jessica & Tallara had their second
run, with yet another camper. Jessica with the help of Tallara, managed to
run Lindsay into the ground, during a game of soccer which resulted in a
turned ankle....poor Robyn was run off her feet, going backs & forwards to
the camper to get his beer for him. How-ever Robyn still managed to cook a
cake, for Saturday night's supper
Rob & Dianne fronted up “late” Saturday after a long
absence from the camper scene, due to getting ready for retirement ????
Noel & Cathi arrived in the dark in the caravan as the
camper was still having modifications. Noel complained about having to tow
the caravan over a dirt road, which resulted in a dusty caravan! What is he
doing in a 4X4 club????
Kev & Denise arrived early Saturday after leaving home at
3am
Bill & Jen were the last one's to arrive, very late,
Saturday but still daylight, had time to set up & get to happy hour, around
the fire
The “self appointed” dog shooter “BUSHY” called into the
camp & introduced himself, complete with a very serious rifle on his lap &
informed us that he patrolled once a day, the Black Duck Creek Road & shot
any dog that happened to be in the area.....I found him to be a “gentle
sole”!!!!!!
Those that saw the couple over the creek, take off in a
hurry, may like to know that Hut, gave them 5 minutes to “get off his
property” for a reason, best known to Hut......& I think they may have had
one minute to spare?? They will NOT be back
Gregory J told the story of a huge snake dropping from
the rafters in the old hut at his feet, just missing hitting him on the way
down...however did not have photos to substantiate this....but Angela said
that she did see the snake from outside the hut, thru the window, before she
took off like the proverbial “Bondi Tram”
All the campers at some stage over the weekend had a walk
along the track to the cattle yards/crush/dip. This is where the original
“homestead” a small log cabin, big enough to sleep in & keep the saddlery
under cover, was built. For a considerable time, this hut was kept to a
standard, complete with bedding & utensils, where some-one down on their
luck, could camp. However, situations change & in this case, the hut has
been “let go”....but you can still see how they lived, even to the cooking
pit outside at the end of the hut.
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