DAY 60 – Fun, Friends and Farewells

https://videopress.com/v/B5aFVe3j?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Monday 4 July 2022 LAST NOTES COOMALIE Ever since we first arrived at Coomalie, James has kept us well supplied with delicious Paws Paws from the Coomalie garden. Each one has been bigger than the previous one. During the last few days with our dear Coomalie Family, we were presented with the giant of … Continue reading DAY 60 – Fun, Friends and Farewells

DAY 57 FIRE AND SMOKE

Friday 1 July 2022 Coomalie There has been a great deal of action around the Farm this week, with about 90 young army and air force cadets here on a training camp. It was hilarious on the first day when a small group of cadets were trying to hide in the long grass opposite Coomalie … Continue reading DAY 57 FIRE AND SMOKE

DAY 53 SUNDAY VISITORS

Monday 27 June 2022 Denise and I popped into Batchelor this morning to attend the Church Service at St Francis'. It was my last communion with my dear friends before we leave next weekend to start the long journey home. On the way back to Coomalie, the sky was covered by the most amazing clouds … Continue reading DAY 53 SUNDAY VISITORS

DAY 51 SUNSETS, AIR MUSEUMS AND OTHER TALES

Saturday 25 June 2022 Coomalie Richard proposed a sunset equinox picnic down at the 'shack', which was left by the Search & Rescue team. Unfortunately council meetings and other obstacles meant that we celebrated the winter equinox a day later on 23 June. James stayed home cooking up a storm for our evening feast. Norm, … Continue reading DAY 51 SUNSETS, AIR MUSEUMS AND OTHER TALES

DAY 47 COOMALIE

Tuesday 21 June 2022 One of the most striking sounds of Coomalie is that of the Bush Stone-curlew. Judging by the eerie, mournful sounds that echo through the night, there must be a large population of these birds, who call this place home. I caught a small sample last night. As soon as I stopped … Continue reading DAY 47 COOMALIE

DAY 43 COOMALIE

Friday 17 June 2022 It is Norm's birthday today and he is taking it easy around camp, reading his new birthday book (when he is not interrupted, which happens often). This morning, as he cuddled Coomalie, he remarked that she was the best birthday present he could have received. She has certainly won our hearts … Continue reading DAY 43 COOMALIE

DAY 40 COOMALIE

Tuesday 14 June 2020 Yesterday was a sombre, emotional but also a happy day, as the time for the funeral of Paul Bonavita finally had arrived. The memorial service was held up in Darwin at the Thorak Cemetery Chapel. Many of Paul's friends from all parts of his life came, including of course his family, … Continue reading DAY 40 COOMALIE

DAY 38 COOMALIE

SUNDAY 12 JUNE 2022 Over the last couple of days, the weather has cooled down considerably as a cold front passed over us. The Doona has been retrieved from hibernation to manage the chilling overnight temperature plummet to 10 degrees. Our warm coats, which NT Tourist sites confidently advise you will never need up here, … Continue reading DAY 38 COOMALIE

Day 32 COOMALIE MOODS

MONDAY 6 JULY Cool Dog Carlie knows how to keep her cool when the temperature is rising. Thunderstorm Yesterday afternoon, like most afternoons here fluffy white and grey cumulus nimbus clouds built up and the air became rapidly still and the heat intensified. The occasional lingering roar of thunder sounded and I assumed that, like … Continue reading Day 32 COOMALIE MOODS

DAY 30 COOMALIE

4 JUNE 2022 Early morning here on the Airfield is the perfect time to take a walk and explore this fascinating place. The air is lovely and cool, often a touch of mist or smoke from the various fires that occur at this time of year, is still swirling amongst the tall grasses and the … Continue reading DAY 30 COOMALIE