FIFTYFIRST DAY – SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST
Uncle Colin made some very nice porridge for breaky in which we added sultanas and honey and soy milk. Then my cousin Peter turned up with his family – wife Tara, and kids – Gus and Frayer (who was born the day of my mums funeral) which I think was quite special. We had a great morning chatting to them about all sorts of things. They left to go to Ballarat for a few days and we went off, after I did a much needed load of washing, to the Wentworth Country Show. The show was great. Very country with lots of animals, food, stalls, showbags and the competitions like – best photo, best cake, best chutney/jam, best vegetable creature, best friendly rock, best painting, best flower arrangement etc etc etc. We were there for a few hours, sampling food, wine and enjoying the atmosphere. We then headed off to look at the Perry Sand Hills which are just north of Wentworth. They have been used in movies. I love the colour of the sand. We walked over them and around them. Then we headed back to Mildura where we had a look at the Gem Cave. There were lots and lots of gemstones made into jewellery. Almost too much to look at in one go. The place was decorated to look like a cave so it was a pretty interesting place. We then went back to the Gaulke’s place for dinner. When we arrived I discovered that my aunty had already taken my washing off the line and had ironed everything and folded it all neatly – what a gem. (Can I keep her?) we had a lovely dinner of chicken pattie and salad and custard (real homemade custard not out of the carton) and fruit salad – very yummy. Watched a bit of TV which really didn’t interest me so I went and phoned the kids.