New Festive Flavour Cookbook?

[goldfish]

    I think the question there, Gert, is . . . WOULD you??

[cookie1]

Sounds lovely Nikkit. Have you been to Birdsville? If so I would love to 'pick your brains' as we hope to go next year.

[gertbysea]

  I think the question there, Gert, is . . . WOULD you??

That is a very good question GF. Love that question.

Gert

[Nikkit]

Couldya wouldya Gert??? Chuck in your swag love, we're off! (what was the champas you like ...I'll call ahead and make sure there is plenty!!)

Cookie1, no I haven't been to Birdsville, my parents have though and had a hoot.

I did do the Landor races many moons ago... (but don't remember a whole lot  ...those were in the days when I was young-er, could drink like a fish and wake up smiling, and it didn't hurt so much when I got spat off a horse!!)

[cookie1]

Thanks. How long ago did your folks go to Birdsville?

The Landor races have quite a reputation. When I worked in Three Springs a few people went up for the races. Needless to,say they enjoyed themselves.

[Nikkit]

Morning cookie1, hmmmm would have to be more than 11 years ago now, as my Dad passed away 11 years ago. Did think about it last night and I have a funny feeling they missed the race meet and made their own. I remember seeing photos of my Dad and uncle 'racing' past the finish line riding sticks, and Mum and my aunty wearing their hats they had made. The things you do when out bush!! Oh - there were lots of flies too.
There'd be a forum page on it on the internet somewhere Cookie, I usually google where we are heading to, to see if there's anything I should know.

[cookie1]

Thanks Nikkit. We thought we wouldn't go at race time, as you say make our own fun. Isn't it funny how we measure time? My Dad died 15 years ago and Mum almost exactly 8 years ago. I still miss them, silly I guess but they were a very important part of my life.

On a happier note, thanks for your information. Yes Mr Google has been very helpful.

[Nikkit]

No probs Cookie1, not too sure if I was any help though!
Yes it is funny how we measure time, I think of Dad and my youngest was born a month after he died, my eldest was born when he turned 50, so dates/times/ages seem to revolve around him. I don't think you ever stop missing them, I certainly still miss my Dad, And think of him a lot - especially when I am riding as even though he was not a horseman he always encouraged me to ride. He would love what I am doing now and I do wish that he was still here to see what I do. Although some days I am sure he is here with me in spirit!

Funny how we've totally changed the subject from the festive cookbook to numerous other subjects!

And I see that Gert hasn't been back to take me up on my "lets go camping" offer!!! 

[cookie1]

 

[gertbysea]

I have been camping at the Beltana Races . I managed . My ladder was a lot younger.

Gert