BORTHWICK Street, Woolbrook resident David Allerton certainly experienced something recently that he won’t forget in quite some time after his dairy cow Clarabelle was given three shorts of hormone to boost her chances of getting in calf. What happened shortly after certainly took Dave by surprise when Clarabelle attempted to mount him, knocking the “Avonlea” dweller to the ground after she became quite amorous. Let’s just say, what was said next is not suitable for print here.
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GOLF wouldn’t be the only frustrating game, especially if you were looking at it from the point of view of Rugby League cricket all-rounder Peter Mooney. After his record breaking 173 a fortnight ago, Pete was bowled by Phil Frewen for a golden duck last Saturday.
YEARS ago, Dave had a footballer mate who, when asked how he went on the weekend, used to reply that he got “snotted”. Dave didn’t quite understand what the meaning was at the time, but admitted he may have got “snotted” by his prize cow. When the story surfaced, it didn’t take long for a least one person to come out with: “Dave would have been an ‘Old Bull’ back in his day anyway.”
HEARD a bit of a whisper that a certain Towers Street resident strolled out to her clothesline at about 4pm to collect her washing, only to find it had disappeared. Well, it hadn’t really. The clothes were still in the washing basket. Identification hint – she has a sister Helen who she ran “New Birds” with a while back.
DURING our early morning bike ride on Tuesday, I mentioned to Wayne Brennan that we were going extremely well, cruising along at an average of over 27 kilometres per hour which was considerably quicker than our normal pace - that was until the distance we covered over our usual route measured nearly four kilometres more than what it really is. It is probably a good idea when you renew your speedo battery to make sure that the correct wheel circumference has been entered into the machine.
EVERY now and then, Moons Nursery CEO Steph Sweeny manages to mangle or tangle words when the “King of Chat” is deep in conversation. Earlier in the week while we were doing a first aid refresher at the council chambers, the “Golden Haired Wonder Child” was asked how he went at bowls over the weekend, to which he replied his team played well in the Wonder Pastureland Carnival. Most bowlers and anyone who follows that particular tournament would be well aware it is actually the Pasture Wonderland, and has been so for 43 years.
BY all accounts, Margaret Wellings had all intentions of beautifying part of the “Willowbrook” hut with some sweetpeas recently. Only problem, according to her husband Brian, was that Marg purchased a packet of ordinary pea seeds by mistake.
THERE is no doubt golf can be a frustrating game, as I found out yet again last Friday while attending the Uralla Veterans Open. Talk about from one end of the scale to the other – all within 18 holes. On the 11th hole, I was lucky enough to win the NTP after landing my tee shot within a few metres of the pin, only to walk off the green with a bogey.
THEN, on the next hole, rated the hardest on the course, a successful long putt netted me a birdie to pick up five stableford points. Talk about an easy game. But how things change, with five slits in the next six holes ramming that point home. At least the company was good and the beer was cold.
GOLF wouldn’t be the only frustrating game, especially if you were looking at it from the point of view of Rugby League cricket all rounder Peter Mooney. After his record breaking 173 a fortnight ago, Pete was bowled by Phil Frewen for a golden duck last Saturday.
CONGRATULATIONS to Colts opener Ed Blomfield who lead his team to victory last Saturday with an unconquered century against Rugby League. Ed scored an impressive 108 of the 147 team’s batting total throughout the 34-over innings match.
A REMINDER to all cricketers, supporters, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends and others that the Walcha Cricket Association are conducting their annual street stall this Saturday, December 3. Any saleable goods for the stall would be appreciated.
AQUA aerobics kicked off last Saturday morning under the guidance of Lisa Kirton and Christine Ozinger with 10 young ladies taking up the offer of the free exercise session. There are classes scheduled for the next three Saturdays from 11.30am and then after that, times and days for the classes will vary. For more information, please contact Lisa or Christine.
THE Walcha Roos held a meeting at the bowling club on Tuesday night to discuss a few thing regarding the 2017 season. Jillaroos coach Chris Cooney was reappointed, but at this stage there have not been any applications for a Roos coach. Anyone interested should contact president Peter Berry, who would like to see a local in charge, but admits he might have to look further afield.
