National Gathering events.
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Member - John T (Tamworth NSW)
Afternoon all,
I am attending the Gathering at Kilcowera in a week or so. I, along with other attendees, want to raise as much money for drought assistance as possible during the Gathering so there will be raffles every day (correct me if I’m wrong Sir Kev) and other events to entertain us. One of these events is playing the noble game of horseshoes.
I started off at a National Gathering at
Innamincka 10 years ago. I took my horseshoes along and we played in the sand and dirt on the banks of
Cooper Creek. I am bringing the horseshoes to Kilcowera so bring your gold coins and small notes and lets raise dust and $.
To “encourage” players to greater efforts to get the elusive “Ringer”, I need the
services of a “Heckler”. Someone who can tell a player “ Did you get that one caught in ya skirt ya big girl” or similar and not be concerned for his/her safety at a later time. No references are required - a helmet might be LOL.
Looking forward to meeting old friends and making new friends at Kilcowera.
Cheers
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Reply By: Sir Kev - Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 07:50
Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 07:50
There will also be a daily Sheriff, it issue fines for misdemeanors as
well, so attendees had better bring lots of gold coins ??
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Reply By: Banjo (WA) - Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 08:47
Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 08:47
I heard a sad tale yesterday regarding the
hay transported to alleviate the food shortage in drought areas.
All the
hay has to be collected from the farmers and dumped.
Yeah, apparently someone found a needle in a haystack.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 10:41
Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 10:41
Banjo
If you saw first hand just how serious it is in drought stricken Queensland and New South Wales and in the pastoral districts of South Australia you would not make a joke of it.
I personally know a couple of Station people that have been feeding stock with
hay ....by the road train costing thousands of dollars for over 12 months and it is no laughing matter.
They have had to destock their stations and when the drought breaks, it is going to cost millions of dollars for all pastoralist to restock, and the way things are at the moment, many will not be able to afford it.
The trouble with city people, they have no idea of country life. Cost of good lambs have reached $300 and cattle $1000 per head.......so just think could you afford to buy 10,000 sheep or 1000 head at cattle at these prices......
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Follow Up By: qldcamper - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 07:54
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 07:54
I was recently at
Kilcowera station and heard another camper say to Greg that he would love to see the property after a couple of months of rain. Greg simply said " so would I" with a laugh.
Yes the drought is devastating but it is amazing how some of the owners still haven't lost their sense of humour.
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Reply By: Member - Barnray (NSW) - Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 19:15
Saturday, Sep 22, 2018 at 19:15
John we should be in Tingha 26th Pm. Barnray
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018 at 06:24
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2018 at 06:24
Good morning mate,
Sorry for the delay in replying. I am heading off on Friday and going from
home near
Tamworth out the the Newell to Narrabri and then west so no where near Tingha. See you there
Cheers
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Sunday, Sep 23, 2018 at 20:00
Sunday, Sep 23, 2018 at 20:00
Here you go,
John.
Innamincka 2008 with Horseshoes:
Innamincka 2008
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 06:02
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 06:02
Thanks mate. I see you pop up on another
forum regularly. I trust all is
well with you and Mrs Bush
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:52
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:52
2009 Number 1 Heckler
The 2009 National Gathering Heckler
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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:55
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:55
Cheers
John. yes, we are both good.
I pop in here occasionally, and other
places. I'm a bit "forumed out" these days and mainly read what's happening and try to minimise my comments.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:55
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 09:55
Heckling
Mr T enjoying the Heckle
concentrate Birt
Dave B mentally preparing himself to be Heckled
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Follow Up By: Member - John T (Tamworth NSW) - Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 14:49
Monday, Sep 24, 2018 at 14:49
Thanks Kev,
Many great memories in those pics. Must get some new memories at the coming Gathering
Cheers
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