Good morning everyone,

Back in my own patch again, all is good. What a full weekend, Louth Races were their usual wonderful weekend. My mate in Ivanhoe reported the Quick Shear on Saturday was absolutely fantastic. And the “Carnival” season got under way at Muswellbrook. Called in and met “Jerry with the long neck” at the Matilda Motor Inn on our way home, welcome to our group Murray and Sharon.

Now, Thursday it all starts with Trivia at the “Albie Pub” in Menindee with big prize money.

You’ll then have to rise early Friday morning to make the Landcare Forum in White Cliffs on Friday and Saturday. That will be a great weekend up there, as there is the “Fun Walk” on Glen Hope Stn. on the Sunday to walk off all that “Forum Food”

If you are in The Corner Country area then don’t feel left out, you can have a full weekend at Milkarinka. The “Field and Game Shoot” is on next Saturday and Sunday, a big crowd for sure.

But wait! If in Cobar, why don’t you poke along to the “Community markets” in Drummond Park next Saturday. See Cathy and crew at the Cobar museum and they will look after you.

I owe Peter and Patsy at Silverton an apology, their “Country and Rock Night” is on the 5^th. September, a bit off yet but we will remind you.

Yet another business opened in Ivanhoe, you can now go to the newly opened Dining room at the RSL Club for lunch and dinner. So drop in to Wendy at the Servo and Van Park for the day and kick back at the RSL Club for a comfortable evening.

Had a sneak preview at the Warrawong Self contained Units the other day, really fantastic and almost finished. Lots of travellers on the move through our little town and heaps stopping in and looking round. We have a bus tour today to show case our town as well, and our Nadoc Ball next Saturday night. We also have our “Miss Barrett’s Coffee Shop” for sale, grandkids want to see more of grandma and grumps!

Please let me know what’s on in your area, Ali down south, Jenny up north, Donna in the “inside country” not putting it on you at all!!

Till next week, drive safe take care mind where you go—Cheers Bill Elliott  WCTA.

The last couple of weeks “I’ve been as busy as a boundary rider at a beehive”.