These notes were written by Mum about 30 years ago in preparation for a talk at the Church Friendship Group. Young people of today think they have it hard? These were times when there was no welfare.

What is a cockie's gate, how is it made and where did they come from?

The tractor implement you want is often out in the weather but if you put it in the shed it will always be the one at the back that you want. How much easier would it be if you could wheel them around and how much easier if you can bring them to the tractor?

Ok, you've bought raw land and before you start building, you need a campsite and lock up storage of some sort. Bronwyn never stayed there. If she wants to camp under the stars, it has to be five stars. ***** When she visited it was the motel in Williams, 56km away and real meals at the roadhouse.