FITZROY street resident, Dragons tragic and local builder Jarryd Bird was on cooking duties the other day but became a little absent minded while preparing the vegetables. He had everything under control setting the microwave for 20 minutes, but when he went to take the veggies out after the time elapsed alas there were none in the food warmer. No doubt 20 minutes later the job was done though, Jarryd.
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LAST Sunday, Niangala dweller Paul Forgeard was just about to tuck into a healthy bowl of Weetbix and before doing so, went to add some milk from a jug on the kitchen table. Unfortunately for Paul, he chose the wrong jug and tipped custard all over his cereal instead of cow juice. Anyway, custard on your Weetbix doesn’t sound too bad at all, Paul.
OVERHEARD a phone conversation at the Newie last Saturday night when a potential Chinese takeaway customer rang up to enquire if plum chicken was on the menu. The answer was in the negative, but an alternative was suggested that the caller could have chicken in plum sauce instead. See Newie barmaid Wendy Starr for more info.
RUMOUR has it that three-year-old Hanna Marchant was not all that happy when the family headed to the bowling club for tea recently. It wasn’t that Hanna was disappointed with the food on offer, it was just there was no tenpin bowling available when she arrived.
A BLOKE strolled into the Newie last weekend and ordered two golds and a VB from pub 2I.C. Bob Denniss. As Bob was about to pour the beers, he said to his customer “what was that mate – two Golds and a XXXX was it?”. A couple of regulars heard what Bob said and didn’t they start giving it to him. All in jest of course. Most people would be aware XXXX is known as Gold.
HEARD a whisper that our sheriff Anthony Smith experienced a few wardrobe malfunctions at golf last Sunday with regard to a new set of skins he was wearing. At one stage, Smithy visited the ladies buggy room to sort out his attire and then attempted some more readjustment in the scrum on the 13th hole. While all this was happening, Anthony did mention it could have been all a set up by his wife Vanessa who he claimed may have given him the wrong set of skins. For more details, see the “Sarge” himself.
NOT many lunchtime barbecues provide live entertainment, but that certainly wasn’t the case when quite a few people gathered at “My Gunyah” last Sunday for a bite of eat. Although those who left early missed out, the remainder were treated to a number of songs including North to Alaska by David Blanch who was on fire with a few of his renditions. He did receive some assistance from a few fellow songbirds, mainly mine host Brian Wellings.
HALF-a-dozen council employees were taking part in a tree-felling course conducted by Peter Berry out at the Riamukka forest on Tuesday. Just before the luncheon adjournment, “Perc” asked who was going to fell one last tree before they headed off for a feed. The largest member of the group declined due to the debris around the bottom of the tree, indicating it would suite someone more agile on their feet, especially with regard to an escape route.
LESS than 10 seconds later, the same member got caught up with a blackberry bush around his ankle, and down he went with a sizeable thud. What made it even better for the viewers, he fell downhill, making it even harder to get back up. The employees “Perc” tutored that day were Aiden Dyason, Cynthia Morris, Wayne Brennan, Bobby Gardiner, Liam Brennan and A.J. Cross, so you work out who bit the dust. The only other hint is at least I passed, as did the other five.
Although those who left early missed out, the remainder were treated to a number of songs including North to Alaska by David Blanch who was on fire with a few of his renditions.
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported the Walcha Rugby League street stall and raffle last weekend. Well done to the ticket sellers and to the people who assisted at the street stall. Wood winner Michael Aspinall. Guinnessy – Wilba Hashem, B.C. Kitchen $50 voucher - “Stirrer” Cross.
ALL bingo roads lead to the bowling club this Saturday when a fundraising extravaganza will raise funds for the recovering of the bottom greens. Hundreds of prizes will be up for grabs, kicking off from 6.30 for a 7pm start. All are welcome and for a gold coin donation, supper will be provided. Contact the BC on 6777 2077.
NO Big Wigs of the Week simply because there were only four games played due to the State of Origin last night. Fairly easy round last weekend, even yours truly correctly selected all four winners. Just let’s hope that NSW defeated Queensland to win the series yesterday evening. For what it is worth - NSW 21, Queensland 14.
FINALLY, a service of thanksgiving for the life of Brian Kenneth Swift will be held at St Patricks Church here on Friday from 11am. “Swifty” played rugby league for the Walcha Roos including two reserve grade grade finals in 1994 and 1995 which we lost to South Tamworth on both occasions. He also played for first grade for the Walcha Rams, displaying plenty of skill at both codes.