Drove on to Black River and looked up Richard & Di’s directions. Rang them when we where at their gate - 4 kms from the house. Drove up to the house, and wow, green lawn! Chatted, looked around and eventually set up. Richard taught Alex how to crack his whip, and how to make a new cracker. He had fun practicing! Had tea with them and boy the nights get a lot cooler here. Actually got to use my pyjamas & doona! Next morning, had a shower and put some washing on. Richard & Di have arranged to weigh, tag, brand and castrate some weaners (calves). Kids thought it was going to be great fun. Helped to carry some tools down to the cattle yards, without knowing what they were for. They loved watching, but enjoying
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