TUESDAY 31 AUGUST 2021 Last Sunday after church, Denise and I joined some of the Church members for a meeting and lunch at the Batchelor Butterfly Farm. I didn't get to see the butterflies, however the owner, Chris was a very entertaining and eccentric man who entertained us with his banter. The pink and white … Continue reading DAY 77: COOMALIE UPDATE

WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST 2021 Yesterday was a very warm day with a warm muggy wind blowing. Several times I resorted to a plunge in the pool (clothes and all). Towards the afternoon dark clouds rolled in, illuminated by the occasional flash of lightening followed by a long, low growl or thunder, which echoed across the … Continue reading DAY 70: COOMALIE THE MORNING AFTER THE STORM

SUNDAY 22 AUGUST 2021 A cloak of mist wrapped the Coomalie landscape this morning. As the sun rose, the world felt like such a different place. Stark dry edges were softened, glimpsed mysteriously through a delicate swirling misty white veil, which turned a golden pink with the rising of the sun. LINUS UPDATE Daniel, the … Continue reading DAY 67: COOMALIE IN THE MIST AND MORE

19 AUGUST 2021 Coomalie has settled back down to a slower, quieter more reflective mood, after all the excitement of the brief couple of days 'invasion' of the WW2 Military Vehicles and the mighty old Flying Machines. Most of the people who had arrived in all manner of wheels from vintage motor cars, to campers, … Continue reading DAY 64: COOMALIE SETTLES BACK DOWN

MONDAY 16 AUGUST 2021 The Antinov was the last plane on the tarmac this morning awaiting the arrival of pilot, Nick to fly her back to Darwin. Those of us still in residence gathered to farewell her on her way. ANTINOVTHE COOMALIE GANGNICK PREPARING FOR TAKEOFF Soon after we waved Nick and the mighty old … Continue reading DAY 61: COOMALIE FAREWELLS THE AWESOME ANTINOV

THURSDAY 12 AUGUST 2021 LINUS UPDATE The wonderful Andrew from Adelaide River arrived on Monday afternoon with his flat top truck. Linus was winched upon the bed of the truck and whisked up to Darwin to await treatment by Nissan (at this stage, not before Friday). Norm travelled up in the truck to pick up … Continue reading Day 57 COOMALIE: ‘BACK TO THE TRACK’ CONVOY DROPS IN

MONDAY 9 AUGUST 2021 There are so many different tracks to explore on this huge property of more than 10,000 acres. This morning Rosie and I headed down the road to the main gate, past a few of Richard's interesting constructions. I particularly love a white hut up on a nearby hill. There are lovely … Continue reading Day 54 COOMALIE MONDAY

SUNDAY 8 AUGUST We were treated to a most magical sunrise while Rosie and I ambled off on our morning roaming. Today was THE day for the Batchelor Town and Country Markets. Norm had volunteered to take James' place on the Men's Shed Sausage Sizzle. Denise has a stall there where she displays her beautiful … Continue reading Day 53 COOMALIE SUNRISE AND BATCHELOR MARKETS

Saturday 7 August 2021 DOGGY TAILS - The Cook and his Mates Rosie, Conan & Chinner Rosie, Chinner, Conan & Carli Chinner Norm decided to cook up a batch of bolognaise sauce on Thursday. In no time the delicious smells had attracted every resident dog on Coomalie. The next night we heard a distant chorus … Continue reading Day 52 MORE FROM COOMALIE