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
DAY 68: COOMALIE SUNSET AND BLUE MOON
MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021 At the same time as the sun set last night, a Blue Moon was predicted to rise. Looking EAST towards the headwaters of the Adelaide River in Litchfield Park Looking WEST down towards the Airstrip and back to Batchelor Richard had arranged for us all to gather up at the Lister … Continue reading DAY 68: COOMALIE SUNSET AND BLUE MOON
DAY 67: COOMALIE IN THE MIST AND MORE
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
DAY 65: COOMALIE – LINUS SAGA CONTINUED
20 AUGUST, 2021 On Wednesday we were advised that the COVID lock down orders for Darwin would be lifted at midday. With happy and expectant hearts Norm and I drove up in the hire car to Darwin to be reunited with our Golden Linus. The first problem Norm discovered when he was back onboard the … Continue reading DAY 65: COOMALIE – LINUS SAGA CONTINUED
DAY 64: COOMALIE SETTLES BACK DOWN
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
DAY 61: COOMALIE FAREWELLS THE AWESOME ANTINOV
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
Flight in Antinov
DAY 60 COOMALIE – VJ(P) DAY
15 AUGUST 2021 The last few days have been so exciting, I don't know where to start. Maybe I will start with today, Sunday and work backwards. This is the day when we remember and commemorate the end of World War II in the Pacific. It is also the day that the last operational RAAF … Continue reading DAY 60 COOMALIE – VJ(P) DAY
Day 57 COOMALIE: ‘BACK TO THE TRACK’ CONVOY DROPS IN
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
Day 54 COOMALIE MONDAY
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
ON THE ROAD 