The Happy Campers crew set out once again for another winter getaway this past weekend to a working sheep and cattle ranch in Scone known as Middlebrook Station. Our gracious hosts and owners of the property were the Henderson Family.
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| The Henderson Work Rig - a family affair! |
We set up camp among the gum trees on a lower portion of the property just in case we had to make a quick exit if rain were to pour down as forecasted. Luckily we had beautiful weather all weekend.
We assisted with cattle mustering which was an exciting opportunity for me since I've never been around animals like that before. As you know, I'm just a crop and bug chick. I found it quite fun but also a little scarey at times, especially when one of those "cheeky bulls" (line from the movie Australia) is looking you straight in the eye and you're not sure if he's going to run past you or over you!
We also ventured out on our quad bikes to have a look at the new crop of baby lambs, retired farm equipment, the old homestead, wombats and take in the incredible view of Scone from the top.
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| Baa, baa, baa...where's my mommy! |
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| A wombat making a dash for his hole! |
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....and what BIG holes they are!
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Part of old homestead on the property
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| View of Scone from the top of the range |
With probably the biggest campfire I've ever seen or made, we had plenty of coals for our campovens. On the outback culinary menu this trip was beef stroganoff and a chicken stew - yummo!
A great time was had by all and we thank our gracious hosts for a fantastic weekend at Middlebrook Station. Cheers!
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| The Happy Campers on the front steps of the old homestead. |
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| Little Miss Georgie Henderson and Nick stricking a pose. |
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Miss Maddison proudly displaying her latest find...goat horns!
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| What do have there Nick?......the cover off of a goat horn....cool! |
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Miss Belle Henderson deep in thought.
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