Monday, 16 April 2012

Easter Sunday at 'The Property'


Not a postage stamp lot.  Not a small farm.   Today we had Easter Brunch with the Chisholms and the Hassels.  Two of the awesome school families who give John a great deal of support in his rowing program.  Parents always there to coach or lend a helping hand, and their children totally involved in rowing.  The Chisolms, Duncan and Shelley, invited us to their 500 acre property about 20 km outside Rockhampton.  They raise beef cattle for auction, in addition to having their own careers.  Duncan can be seen climbing Mt. Archer on his bike after work before he returns to the property.   And when the Hassels are not running their veterinary clinic they can be seen on the banks of the river.

How do you start?  With ‘shrimp on the barbie’ of course! And good Australian wine, of course, of course!!!  Five hours later, after great conversation, wine, delectable dishes, wine, desserts, and a fine cup of tea, we went on a tour of some of the acreage in search of Mr. Bull and his harem.  By the way, I actually ate kangaroo-no joking-with wine- although it was a lot better than I imagined.  More pictures attached.  That's a huge bull! They must call him sir.
We have to get back to Rocky.  We have a dinner invitation for this evening.  Thank you to these welcoming families!  You are the best!






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