Good Morning Early Birds!

[waterboatman]

Friday. An hour and a half ago there was not a cloud in the sky. Now it's horizon to horizon clouds.

Tiggy was in for his supper at 2.30, looking a bit sleepy. It won't be long before he's tucked up snug for the winter. Sounds like a good plan to me!

I've got the joys of domesticity today. Great joy!

Have a happy day everyone.

[1ozzy]

Hi Boaty, collect a good harvest from your farm visits the other day?
The joys of housework :-(
Clouds must have been sent back home, clear sky today.

[waterboatman]

Afternoon oz. Yup. Got all the ingredients for the winter shackles pot. for the uninitiated, that's the stewpot It's all prepped and in the freezer for when the weather gets cold enough. All there is to add is some beef and a some Guinness and that's it sorted.

How are you mate? :o}

[1ozzy]

All good thanks Boaty.
Youngest Oz has just returned from a 10 day outdoor recreation course run by Lithgow TAFE.
Kayaking, abseiling, canyoning and living rough, (just sent him to the shower).
Camped at these places.

http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/mudgee-area/rylstone/attractions/dunns-swamp

http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kanangra-boyd-national-park

http://www.nationalpass.com.au/empress_falls.php

He's had a ball, probably an early night tonight for him.

[beejay1124]

bout youse
mild n dryish C of A

[waterboatman]

What a wonderful adventure in some beautiful places. He will remember that for the rest of his life. Lucky lad!

A lot of people over here think of Oz and all they see is the outback. There is so much natural beauty there for all to enjoy.

[1ozzy]

G'day Beejay hope all is well.

Sure is Boaty,,,bit more than outback and beaches, lots of different terrains and climates.

[beejay1124]

liked the Empress falls one there Oz - a bigger version of the Glens of Antrim - so it is

[waterboatman]

Morning beej. You're right. I was trying to remember the name!

Yes oz, everything from tropical rain forest to desert to lovely beaches to temperate areas very much like here.

[1ozzy]

I've just returned from a quick tour of the Glens of Antrim.
Looks beautiful, must look even better in real life Beejay.

[1ozzy]

Yeah Boaty, and some Alpine, weather permitting.

[beejay1124]

oz - fair dinkum cobber

I don't live in the Glens- about 30 miles away - was thro them last Saturday tho - doing work at a mates house in Cushendun-
- had a ''pint or two down in Mc Brides'' too
- so I did

[waterboatman]

Yes, I forgot that bit oz! :o}

I know the CofA where beej is, I was stationed there for a while in army days during the troubles. It's beautiful, as is the rest of Ireland. I was born in Waterford, right down on the south east corner, but I love the whole country.

[waterboatman]

I've had a pint or six in there too oz! Back in the late 60's that was!

[1ozzy]

Onya Beej....we'd never pick you as a tourist ;-)
To be sure, to be sure.

I'm back at work soon, thanks for the chat you two, have a "bonza" day !!

[waterboatman]

Have a good evening oz. :o}

[1ozzy]

A pint or six Boaty,,,,just warming up were ya?

[beejay1124]

dead on oz
dead on mate

[waterboatman]

That's another one like 'Top o' the mornin' to you.' I've never heard an Irishman say it. Only an American actor trying to be an Irishman in a 'B' film.

[waterboatman]

Yes oz, I was on duty! ;o}

[beejay1124]

agree with wbm -
re -to be sure , to be sure