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28.06
2006

Castle in a cow paddock

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Here’s my hubby, John, sitting in the middle of a dairy farmer’s dream.

Des Brown was the dreamer. When he was grazing his milking cows on a green hilltop near Sheffield he had a vision â€” one day, he decided, he would build a retreat that showcased the beauty of Tasmania.

26.06
2006

On my solar soap box

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We’ve been without hot water for nearly a month now.

We’re in the process of installing a solar system and I now know why they call them that â€¦ it’s because they, and the plumbers who install them, must come from a galaxy far, far away.

21.06
2006

If the horse fits, wear it

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I reckon riding new horsesÂ isÂ like trying on new jeans. Some feel okay, others don’t fit andÂ at rare times, you’ll strike it lucky â€¦Â when you firstÂ pull them on, they feelÂ perfect!
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That’s what happened to me, the first time I rode Marigold two weeks ago. We just clicked, and like a good pair of jeans, I want to wearÂ her over and over!Â
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21.06
2006

Teaching a pup to come when it’s called

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We’ve just had a border collie here to stay. A dear little dog, but with no manners whatsoever. And no recall, which meant she didn’t get to run with our other dogs on the farm.

A dog like that will have less of a life â€” so it’s up to you, the owner, to do the best job on your pooch when it’s young so you have a dog for life, that’s polite, friendly and safe to have off lead.

15.06
2006

Winning traits

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Kelpie

At last! News of an Australian Kelpie has been beamed by media agencies across the world. A record price of $5,400 was set at Casterton last weekend for the sale of Bagalla Mick. But the best news is Mick is the full brother to our own wonderful Kelpie, Bagalla O’Connell â€” Connie for short.
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12.06
2006

Tupperware on steroids â€¦

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The ladies in our district all go in for party-plan parties. You name it, we’ve had it out here … from Tupperware parties and Body Shop parties, to children’s book parties and scrapbooking parties.

But recently we had a party-plan party that turned our usual ‘ladies night out’ into a ‘pissed idiots night for wanton women’.

05.06
2006

Has anyone seen my Bum Glue?

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Today I need bum glue. It’s the stuff all serious writer’s require if they’re to stay at their desk and finish a major work.

After some time off, I’m about to sit down and start a major re-write of my next novel … but I can’t seem to find my Bum Glue tube. I’m all over the place like a chook in high wind.

Outside is a glorious winter’s day with sunshine that only a serious frost can deliver. John and the kids are out with the dogs, and the newly broken-in filly, Marigold, is looking over the fence. It seems she’s begging me to take her bush to move the sheep.

But, if I’m to meet a April 2007 release deadline for my new book, I’m simply going to have to shut the curtains and stick that bum of mine to the office chair!

01.06
2006