Nyngan 2007 was a great time for all involved.

We had a good trip up on the Saturday and everyone travelled really well, Church on Sunday was good and then it was over to the School to set up.

Over the next 5 days we had an average of 30 - 40 kids. I was truley blessed as Uncle Marcus and Aunty Jella stayed till Thursday and looked after the girls for me each morning while the program was on, so I could help out and do the daily shopping.


We spent our afternoons getting ready for the next day, relaxing at Montgomery's, shooting guns, driving tractors, playing chess and riding on the back of the truck. We went to the Montgomery's neighbours sheep farm one day while they were 'de-balling' the sheep and cutting their tails off, lots of blood but very interesting. Another afternoon we headed out to Young's for a BBQ dinner. The kids got to ride the little pee wee motorbike, walk around the farm and help round up sheep. A few of us also got to go Roo shooting with Andy. I really enjoyed it again and it was better this time cause we got to see a lot more of what Andy's does and there were a lot more Roo's around this year. Andrew is still amazed that I find it interesting and can handle it, as it is rather gruesome. I was saying to Lizzie that it was very surreal, sitting in the truck with 15 headless Roo's hanging behind you and the tray covered in blood and it not seeming anything other than it was Andy's job.
On the Friday night we had out annual bush barbie, eating Roo and damper twisties with golden syrup. YUMMY

We were able to bring some Roo home with us to roast up (which we have done and unless you were told it was Roo, you would think it was lamb). When Andy was skinning them and slicing them up, he and Minnie were concerned about Caitie seeing it and being frightened. I said its all good as I doubted she will associate this with a live jumping Roo and as there was no blood. So Caitie came round the corner saw what they were doing and said 'Mum they have no heads!' then proceeded to run after the cats, not distressed or disturbed, anymore than normal that is....

The week wrapped up and we headed home Saturday with no problems.