Hot and Humid

The last two nights we ve had thunderstorms which surprisingly have fallen over the town!!Beautiful and cool at moment but in the morning by 8am I expect it to be sticky!
Im not on here for long,I must do at least two hours reading/study but I have managed to get past the patterning part of River Avon and hope, when next I allow a treat of an hour of knitting, I may get to the arm holes and then itll be quick!!I have a few things I want to start and all is lined up on Ravelry, Ill be back with piccies(but Ive said that before!!!)
Meanwhile Ill be trying to read this massive Art History Book and also trying to formulate the outline of my first Essay as Undergraduate,anyone else in this position make your self known!!!!Id love to "talk" to other Online Learners!!!

First Day at School for 2010

First Day,all the little(and Big) tikes are back,oh those poor lawns,....anyhooo,my boys seemed to have settled ok,their teachers are good to them,LOL lets hope the boys are kind in return!!It was a busy but a nice day as well,only one phone call....
Bs teachers loves him,Ss is very lucky to have a kindly person this year,P well is P,my boot is right up there this year,their last chance for get the big marks,year 10 and year12,possibly 2 for Uni...
I so wish like most people,that I could  win lotto so I can go back to school full time and help the boys on their way but as reality intended, we have to do it on our own so I shouldnt whinge!
I finished another small project this last Friday,a lovely roll brim hat out of a single ball of Noro Silk Garden,it was a pattern developed for a knitting class and I didnt believe that I could get a whole hat out of one ball,it seemed a bit small at first but reknitting it an extra large(no I dont have a large head,just wanted it to cover my ears)) and blocking showed I could have knitted the large size ,Hubby loves it especially if I curl my hair up,right out of the flower power days,LOL Ill try to get a fashion/action  photo one day,its supposed to be 41 tomorrow,Yucky No chance of a mohair beanie on me..
Im waiting on ISE8 for swap allocation,Ive been through my stash to see what I have and depending on the Swappees wants and likes I should have something lovely to whip up!!
I hope to pick up my new desk this week and set up the computer ready for...cant call it D Day,maybe U Day..Im freaking but maybe when I have it all laid out the fossil memories will re emerge, Ive had abit of a recon into the info,think Ive picked my first essay Question,must order text book,Grants "Art Through the Ages" Edition 13,it seems to remind me of a similar book I had in Year 11 and 12!
Ok Im off to order zee required book and then wash/cook tea and what ever other jobs come myway...sneaking off to hide with my needles and glass of ZZZZibibo!!

My lawns

My Lawns, not really but Im the only one who lays awake worrying about them....
Then....no substance,sick thinning and didnt react to anything done to it..

Not an exciting heading but its taken me a least 4 years to see a result.It wasnt a case of throwing water and fert on them,we battled vandalism,drought,heat,bugs to no sign of improvement.After trying different methods I went back to the basic,organic seaweed fert,Seamungus that looks like reintroduced micro organisms and organic matter,I started to get excited(not as much as a parcel of yarn etc,LOL) when I could see the lush green developing in a wave like pattern across the grounds,then toad stools(which stink and Im thinking I may have to fungicide later but think at moment its a good sign for improved soil) popping up in among the greener parts.I can see a vast difference and can cut once a week easily on a level 7 on the mower,if I walk over them they are soft/cushiony under foot,just hope the students dont trample them too much when school starts again on Monday.
Now and getting better!!!!

See the darker patches coming through!!!!

This areas still only 50%,used to get bogged on the ride on!!

Lush and I actually stalled the mower on Sunday!!Yoohoo!!!

Now look at the last photo,the tell tale green wave is starting to join up,it should be fully lush by the end of Febuary,I ll take updates if only as record here in case Computer dies and I lose my photos!

Excited you bet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh Im on count down now,only 4 weeks to go..must buy text book this week,$128 but hopefully worth it!!

End of the holidays

A new year is definitely here,the official start to the term starts tommorrow with Admin staff back at work and end of peace for me....
This year my focus will be on cleaning up the debris thats seems to have increases rapidly over the last couple of months(on top of the last tens years worth),the heats knocked the trees a fair bit so leaf shed has been more than usual.Other than that, the lawns will be taking precentent over other sections till I can see at least a 50% improvement .One sides getting well past that now and only have the other sections to pick up.
I went down today and mowed so I could apply that gift from the Chooks, Dynamic Lifter, boy its on the nose but really it means green to me.I treated the lawns with Seamungus up til Christmas to get the micro life going and its obvious when looking at photos from last year.The lack of sufficient rain has hampered a lot of rapid progress but now the wee bugs are hard at it working, the addition of chooky poo will  give everything that final boost!!
Knitting News

Im just finishing off the chemo hat in Rowan Wool Cotton the colours Blue Wash and I thought it was abit darker! Im just adding the band which is attached horizontally while picking up the live stitches.It'll probably use all up about 1 and 3/4 balls!Would dearly love a semi fitted v neck sweater in this,colour included...Hats must be on my mind at the moment,waiting for agorgeous skien of possum/wool from Knitters Addiction in delectable red for a pattern I found in Designer Knitter

 Im waiting for another yarn shop to find a particular rich blue in 4ply Cashmere for this pattern Im hoping that there ll be enough for one for me too so I can wear one too and know the recipient is not alone.Cancer is my biggest fear (like every other person ) Ive had a few tests over the last couple of years but it doesnt alleviate that thought at the back of my mind when twinges happen and I hurt where I shouldnt,I did have a thought accur to me some time ago,do creative people seem to be the most noticable people to develope this disease/illness ? I know of a lot of people including people in my own family,they were mostly very talented artists in the creative field,my Nanna was a very talented spinner,prolific knitter, tatter and crocheter,winning alot of prizes in the local show,a great cook too.I wish she had survived longer to see some of  her talents passed to me,though I suspect its come out as obsession with me!!!

This wonderful person is currently giving her avid readers an insight into the current treatment for breast cancer and I raise my hat (knitting needles) to her bravery and wish her the very very best in her battle!

Back soon with more photos,a certain boy needs to check Myspace....

A Cool Change

We had a wild storm/thunderstorm with a bit of hail(car safely under cover) yesterday late afternoon and it was exciting to watch it from our front verandah!!!As stroms are few and far between, we delight in making use of our relatively new verandah!!B.. has just bought a nice little setting for us to sit and watch the sun setting and Im getting use to going out there to knit quietly for a few minutes sometimes with a glass of something in the evenings,even son no 1 is clueing into it!!! Usually on watering days I can sit and watch the birds have alast bath too!!
When we get the last stage done(the cement drive) and the rest of the garden planted itll look like I envisaged a few years ago when I first strated planting!Ive decided that instead of a cuple of roses and an archway Im going with a country garden thing with a Black Turkey and maybe a citris of some knid,a Eureka Lemon? and under them Ill put pea hay and gradually introduce a prostrate emu bush. Theres about four cuttings I took from work that I got going and put in about 5 years ago and they re taking over,its withstanding an onslaut from a bit of couch thats starting to move in.

Knitting.... Im about 2 inches from plain knitting on River Avon,have started a Rowan Wool Cotton Chemo hat,still halfway through that Ixchel shawl,finished another pair of socks, above...

Hmmm,thinking thinking...Oh thats right Ive started another top down called Sassymetrical out of some merino handspun,I need another 3oo metres to do what I wanted so off to Ebay to my fav seller(Highland CottageCraft) for this colourway and TRY to spin it up as close as possible.The 3 skeins Im working on now are unfortunately more an aran or ten ply weight,hopefully I wont have to rip what Ive done and make bigger,its gorgeously soft and has halo developing as well! If this is not what I expect Ill redo on 5.5mm needles,seeing Ive ordered 300g of fibre and hopefully spin a match there should be heaps!Heres another version,absolutely love this one!!!

Hmmm got a trend happening here..notice the blue? if you could see the Chemo hat you'd understand..Rowan Wool Cotton,delish to play with!!!Off to do some housework,yuck yuck!!

Holey Shite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, been knitting working and generally enjoying the quiet time that Christmas usually brings,not many traddies at work,only some top dressing,the painters scarpered before Christmas and it was just me and the birds for few days...Bliss

Here's the top dressing in action...

Nearly done..

Just looky at that colour,its taken a while but with tender loving care I think Im on awinner,as uausl I doubt the boss will take notice but isnt thats what agardener is supposed to be able to to do!Maje it green? if only the full and true story could be told.....

Knitting news!!Im about a third up the front of the River Avon Vest!!I absolutely love this pattern and yarn,Bling by Zen Garden. Ive looked around and found the yarn in the UK ina beaut blue..might get some later when I work out exactly how much Ill use in this vest!!

Im abit further than this .... heres a  close up of the stitch detail!!

Ok, now onto the heading of todays post,I was thinking to myself as per usual, last night,planning the next few weeks to get the maximum value out of my time before Study starts and I came to think of which nights are more likely to be productive study wise and which I can use as my treat nights and it hit me....call me brainless,a twit or whatever but it dawned on me that to get the necessary study time in, so I could still have some recreation time I WOULD HAVE TO PUT a FULL 5 HOURS A NIGHT,yikes A full time 45 hour a week job that starts at 5.30am and finishes at 2pm,Im going to be a zombie!!Never fear I shall conquer!!! I figure I wont know the extent of the work load til I see the paper work,Its art,it was one of my best subjects,the theory I did 45 out of 50 in the exam so I must be able to at least talk the lingo,Uni stuff is much more indepth of course...Anyway if I get an hour or so in before the hourde arrives home and then have my work area set up I should be able to do bits while cooking meals,Ha ha ha they wont know what hit them some nights,easy meals etc,Hubby hates Spag Bol .Combined with the hours on the weekend where I can study in normal hours,lunch breaks and the fact the subject should be interesting,the pracs should be awesome,drawing Im looking forward to..So to cap it off, Im not so freaked as I was last night.

Id love to move to Perth where, in my ideal world, Hubby gets a great well paid job comparable to the current one and the kids go to a great school and I get to go to the actual UNI!!!Im thinking the additional fun bit of the Curtin Knitting group too.................................................................; )

Just A Quick new post

From HERE

I will make a handmade gift for the first 3 interested people who comment on this post. I have 365 days to do it in…What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise!

The catch is that you must participate as well: you must have a blog and before you leave your comment here, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going. Just cut and paste this one if you like, which I did.

Also, let me know if you would prefer a knitted something, or a sewn something :) I will try to do either as requested!
Now knitting news..

I finished Ixchel Fibres Sock Club,I think Club 1/Issue 3,red oranges BFL,God this beautiful stuff,I knitted alot of the last sock on very warm days and it did comeout slightly looser but I dont mind,they are washed and blocked,my way...

Look how much left over!!Im thinking of looking for some similar weight BFL in cream/white and knitting another pair using this for the coloured part,maybe stripes ,toes and heels with random hearts over leg section!!

Im sailing with the Avon Valley vest(see previous post,have about 4 or 5 inches done? will post when its a bit bigger

A bit sad this week,it was my only siblings anniverary of when I lost him..

New Year

Ha Ha Ha,its a New year and I feel that this year will be a good one,good news from friends helps too but I feel invigorated and ready for anything well almost,theres a shadow there on the horizon but we ll deal with that when it comes along..

Ive got my short list happening for the Toodyay Retreat,I ve started the River Avon Vest and enjoying that with plans for two other main items.

I had to frog the BFL socks back to ankle but should have it finished by tommorrow.BFL is lovely to knit and would love to commision a special dye job from a very special lady but have toooo many projects going, to need to get ahead first!!!

On the really short list

1. Cabled vest out of Beryl fleece  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/long-cabled-vest
2. Vestish in burnt orange Heirloom mohair http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vestish
3. Simple vest,waiting for English version in Beatrice or Jet http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pima
4. Beatrice Vest http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/talia-2
5. Another vest in ..something http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoodie-vest-4
6. A Topper in hmmmm. Luxury...http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TT820/agatha-cardigan-2
7. a cardigan http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vera-7
8. Ditto!! ! http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ditto
9. Wurm...http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wurm
10. And 'cause I love it http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bertrand-louis

Now ths is a very short list ,have another list elsewhere...,if I can finish some  here I ll be very happy!

The River Avon,this lovely pattern comes from lovely Anne at 1morerow and when I saw her wearing this vest I was intrigued and as being local designer Ive decided after procrastinating to cast on.Its in Zen Garden Rasberry,very nice to knit with ahint of sparkle.Take swhile to get around each row being over 250 sts but Im getting there...

These two next balls have been in my stash for awhile,I havent decided really what to do with them but vestish can have the mohair,a warm light vest with an interesting style and the pink hmm,sort think a plain office style v neck but being a soft colour maybe a lacy one...

This year's  going to a busy one,Im enrolled in a  3 year Uni Course and am wondering how I m going to handle 20 hours a week study plus a full time job,caring for a large family as well....Hubby s nicely reminding me I wont have time to knit/spin,what does he know,thats my sanity anyway if I dont do some.. the stash will keep growing..

Photos of my success at school

These were yellow and dying until we had some nice falls in the last few months and also with an addition of organic fertilisers,such as Seamungus,they're gradually coming back.For a gardener like me thats as good a Chrissy Pressie as ever!!!!They arent top as some would sarcastically point out but I know whats what and Im happy...actually theyve improved nicely with no kids running on them too...

Mosaics!!

The Year in Fibrey Review!!

WooHoo it worked,LOL Havent done Mosaics before,a bit of deleting and fiddling and I think I got it!!!

Christmas 2009

Its been along time and like alot of others I just havent had the time nor the will/need to write.Ravelry can be the blame for some and lack of time plus other issues I wont voice here.

Anyhow I like to say Merry Christmas to anyone who may pass by and hope the day,weekend/holidays is as they'd wanted ,was peaceful , joyful and healthy.

I had a quiet one where I was lucky to have my RDO on Christmas Eve so I was able to tidy the garden and part of the house,get the mundane stuff out of the way.It was an early start this morning as to be expected with the youngest 11 and 12 respectively,I cooked a hot lunch of chicken ,ham and vegies(its a beautiful day here),it was abit late but went down well!

In the "peace" after, Ive been able to finish off a sock from Charley's club at Ixchel Fibres,gorgeous oranges and darkish yellows,reminds me of lava, in BFL,so Divine,they ll stay in my cupboard!!

Then started a shawl based roughly on a couple of shawls where theres a row of of eyelets at the colours changes,its handspun Bunny/merino again from Charleys beautiful fibres! I have over two full needles and may have to look at swapping over to circs soon! I got heaps done in an hour and if it wasnt for RSI starting in my left shoulder I think I would have finished the ball! There roughly 600m so it should be a largish one! Very soft and very light!!

This year coming will be interesting,Im on the Schools Waste Wise Committee(asked, not volunteered),having resigned from the School Council,full time job,OSH rep and taking on 20 hours of Uni Study as well starting in March.

Knitting/spinning will have to be allocated to only relaxation times and looking at my stash I think I have enough to keep me going for the entirety of the course,about 3 to 4 years

I also have about ten kilos of medium strong wool to spin too,at least a jumper worth for the owner apparently I can have the remainder,LOL

Anyhow Im going to endeavour to keep posting more regularly as a record more than anything of my progress next year and beyond,heaven knows ,maybe there's some one out there doing the same mad thing!!

The Knitting Retreat at Toodyay this is certainly marked on my Calendar too and am so looking forward to attending especially as my best Friend now lives there,it ll give me the opportunity to have look at her Federation mudbrick house they are renovating!!

Im off to water my garden and enjoy the lovely sunset!!

A Meme

I found this on SomeBunnysLove and thought I ll do this!
65 Questions You’ve Probably Never Been AskedYou know the rules. Tag people in this note (including the person who tagged you!) to learn more about people. Also, try to tag people whom you have tagged in other notes. Sometimes you learn things in new notes that you did not know about them before.
1. First thing you wash in the shower? My hair

2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Blue

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Always

4. Do you plan outfits? Yes

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? Mellow

6. What is the closest thing to you that’s red? My sons Tee shirt,it suits him.

7. Describe the last dream you remember having? I was trying to remember if I milked the cow on time and if I did .....

8. Did you meet anybody new today? Nope

9. What are you craving right now? Umm… Cup of tea!

10. Do you floss? Nowhere near I should.

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? Racehorses

12. Are you emotional? I try not to be but I do cry if others are too!

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? Not yet but I knit and love lace

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? I nip it and savour the flavour

15. Do you like your hair? I do most of the time,theres more greys appearing day by day though,I hate that

16. Do you like yourself? Most of the time I do; but I want to improve in a lot of ways.

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? No,well yes, if I could do that what other stuff could I be doing

18. What are you listening to right now? Some crap my boys Friend has pulled up on the computor next to me

19. Are your parents strict? Obssesivley so,I couldnt use the phone even when I was 2o

20. Would you go sky diving? God no,why would I jump out of a perfectly good plane?

21. Do you like cottage cheese? No

22. Have you ever met a celebrity? Yes ,Dick Smith and his family,I milked the cow with my Brother,my Mum separated it for the cream while I made the scones when Dick visited our Shearing Shed in the 80's

23. Do you rent movies often? Yes when theres a good one to see

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you are in? Spiderwebs

25. How many countries have you visited? none

26. Have you made a prank phone call? No,indignantly

27. Ever been on a train? Yes — in Perth going out to the Show

28. Brown or white eggs? Both,theyre the same

29.Do you have a cell-phone? Yes

30. Do you use chap stick? Yes a nice bland one from Woollies

31. Do you own a gun? Not anymore, probably in the future I will again.

32. Can you use chop sticks? Nope

33. Who are you going to be with tonight? Knitting with the boys being noisy and Fluffa getting ammorous with my Uggies...

34. Are you too forgiving? It depends,I like happiness around me but can be upset at the ignorance of others,time can heal but memories are forever

35. Ever been in love? Yes — truly, madly, and deeply.

36. What is/are your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? Unpoacking after being away building their new house

37. Ever have cream puffs? Oh yeah… YUM!

38. Last time you cried? Saturday Night

39. What was the last question you asked? "how can I focus on what Im writing with that racket"

40. Favorite time of the year? Autumn so I can get my warm woollies out that Ive made

41. Do you have any tattoos? No but Hubby has on his arse,my name....

42. Are you sarcastic? Yes I can be but try not to be

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yes

44. Ever walked into a wall? Not yet

45. Favorite color? Heaps but like pale pink blue peacock blues greens and rich purples

46. Have you ever slapped someone? God no,they might hit me back!!

47. Is your hair curly? No, but it does have a curly effect if layered as it is now...

48. What was the last CD you bought? Avenged Sevenhold

49. Do looks matter? Yes, but only for my tastes.

51. Is your phone bill sky high? I expect one to be, as Son 1 had a brief interlube,hes paying even if I have to hock his new moto

52. Do you like your life right now? Hmmm,ask me in August and again at Xmas

53. Do you sleep with the TV on? No

54. Can you handle the truth? Have to deal with sometimes

55. Do you have good vision? sort of,old age catching up,need glasses for fine work,headaches otherwise

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? No but I do have lists....

57. How often do you talk on the phone? Daily

58. The last person you held hands with? Hubby I was trying to get away

59. What are you wearing? My sons old grandpa shirt me never wore,trackies and uggies

60.What is your favorite animal? wont say,I love my Bunny and JR,real charactors

61. Where was your default picture taken? Xmas Tree Kambalda 08

62. Can you hula hoop? LOL nope

63. Do you have a job? yes a Gov one,nice and safe

64. What was the most recent thing you bought? Hot Chips Gravy and milk shakes for 2 boys, hot Choc (with cream for me) and ham,tomato and cheese sambos for me too, cost $35

65. Have you ever crawled through a window? Yes

There ,done,I wont tagg anyone but feel free to do it anyway!!

Ive been very quiet,getting lost on Ravelry,Ive decided Ill blog when I feel like it.

My sons latest addition

Easter 09

Well its another year and another Easter,I didnt lash out and buy heaps of choccy for the family this year and I havent really done so in the past as well,I reckon from the beginning that with 5 boys that money would always be an issue.A simple single giant egg was what I always got and so far thats all they expect even though their friends have Mums who have fallen for the commercised era of gifts and expensive ones at that.

I ve tried unsuccessfully to relax this 4 day break but the fears of what lays ahead has arrisen especially at night.I feel Im looking for solitude more and more ,though the family just thinks Im either selfish dont love them anymore or plain just dont get whats on...
Today,the last day I finally feel a bit more relaxed,Ive done afair bit of spinning,nearly up to the next pattern stage of the lovely swallow tail pattern, fingers crossed I have enough wool.On top of this Ive finished 2 pairs of socks for the firefighters and one adult size SES beanie.On the list for these holidays in the terms of time rather being at home, on leave yeah right,I have 2 child size beanies ,SES ones(the adult one was very large), and Kogo Beanies which Im going to find a an aran pattern and knit up what they sent,yucky acrylic but hey it was donated..with the thicker doubled yarn at least it will knit faster as Im behind in these charity knit projects...
Off to Toodyay next month,5 weeks and counting,I hope to have at least my first swallow tail done so I can wear it,a new bag for my Victoria Louet Wheel after the Rodent had managed to eat a fair portion of its base,I still love him though!
I haven't any piccies of projects as yet but will endevour this week..
On the up side, have to add something ,hey, otherwise its boring!!Our car has had a new coat of paint and is looking swishy,Im taking extreme car,B has waxed it and polished the old dear,put new batteries in the remotes,she under cover and behind the flash new gates that are also remote controlled.Read that? remote gates,I hit the open button as I approach the haouse and the door grind open ,I drive in and hit the button again even before I turn on the key and I inside out of the weather,the rabbit hasnt worked it out yet and the dog is amused.One of Bs toys that I actually enjoy playing with!! On the other hand it means Ill have to ride or walk to work as much as possible and Im so afraid of damaging the new paint work!!Have a gecko here and check out the number plate again...

And just for the beauty of nature this gorgeous dragonfly landed just in time for me to capture him on camera,these a bit rare around here,the last rain has brought a few interesting insects out,hope we get some more rain soon!

This is the last of the Jarob Farm corrie that Im just spinning up now.The last 4 batts I carded with some nylon for sock strength,I should be knitting them up ina week or two.These are destined to be on display at the Southern Cross Show,Im aiming to enter a few things this year too,havent made a definite list yet but have some ideas,Im hoping there ll be sufficient catagories.Another lady I was talking to last year was enthusiastic about doing something this year too so Id like to give her some competition!! Friendly of course!!!!
Anyhow heres to our wee Bilby,one of my fav native Aussies,I really love them all but heres the occasion to greet these little blokes!!!

Our Trip

Wave Rock 2

The road to the the rock...

Thas was fantastic smooth dirt, all weather road ,very well maintained and not a problem for our Car,meaning no corragation!!

The flowers I found at both Frog Rock and Wagin,in secluded spot near water holes,they looked hardy and were probably a callistemon or maybe a melalucca .

This our Chalet at Wave Rock,very roomy, I cant believe how quiet it was there,perfect to unwind.

These buildings were spread out next to a salt(gypsum) lake where there were small sail boats for hire(we d bring our own cannoes next time) The resort is still under developement with a couple areas obviously half "built",we spent some time trying to determine what they were hoping to finish.On reading the information bits on the obligatory coffee table,we found out the whole Wave Rock and Resort area was developed and continued to be by a group of land owners whos aim was to increase tourism to the area and provide employment for the locals. Good on them,its encouraging to see people getting out there to help their community.

Oh and thats Mums socks from Jane from Moseley Parks Fibre Club 09!!

I finished them just before reaching Wagin so I didnt get many other photos and we were a bit late so didnt stop anywhere on the road. Im really pleased with these though,very thick and should be great for Mum as they dont really have much heating at their house( I should know after spending 4 days in the middle winter there)

My Paddy sitting on the lip of Wave Rock,he was waiting for Sam, Ben and myself,to tell us that Dad and Hew had walked off to see the Hippos Yawn,Id had enough by then,it was 11 oclock and the bakery was calling,lol,it was a fair hike over the other side the rock anyway especially with Sam having fallen earlier and gashed his leg.

Anyway I managed to get a couple of sheepie photos,actually I felt an idiot doing this,Ive grown up with sheep and cattle,also goats and to run around clicking the woolly aspect of the show raised some eyebrows,one lady was obviously amused.So was I when Ben asked "how do you tell thats a boy,Mum?", hmm well after pointing the gigantic appendages he was all set,Sam was agog when a black suffock ram decided to use his ahem, item to scratch his front leg! And I was about to take the photo too....no I refrained,waited til he was more photogenic!!

Heres the black Suffock and white version..

And of course the ones Id come to admire and get a fleece or two from!!!Didnt catch which stud but there some big boys there!!!The owners of the fleece,I bought,the Rintoul Family, were from the Auben Valley Merino Stud which I believe was based on the Pooginook Bloodline near Jerilderie,NSW.The rams were the nicest boys Id seen for a while!!

And of course we couldnt leave without seeing the BIG Ram of Wagin which the boys reluctantly posed in front with Mum...

And of course me trying to get the haul into the back of the van,the boys were not happy having to share their olifactory space with a stinky gost fleece and a sheep on the way home!!!Yes I did add a gorgeous bag of angora to my purchases but more on that and the Fleece next post!!