Three is for three days of the Cobargo Show

 

several horses and riders; few people in stands watching

The Cobargo show is this weekend and goes three days (of course). This image above is prize awarding for some of the earlier classes. One competition I really liked was "working horse". Horses ran around trees, went over small jumps, had to stand and move appropriately while their rider open/closed a gate and then moved down a narrow path with low rails. All in a time trial. Seemed most useful!

Then we I learned more about camp drafting and stock horses. We didn't see any successes in the adult competition (we did leave before the end). While the adults had to pick a calf out of a herd of 7, the kids got only one calf to move around; some did manage that very well! The adults decided their job was to "collect" the calves after the kids (and later, the adults) finished their run. This was necessary but may not have taken as many horses/riders as took up the job. 

The night before, we joined the training for the Cobargo rural fire service. This happened to be a mock drill night so we got to ride in the trucks, hold mics, wear coats and generally learn about things. My group had a mock person trapped in a car but the device telling us where to go couldn't pinpoint the car and we obviously couldn't find it. The team got tired and returned to the station. Then I got a full tour of the truck. So much stuff! Scott's team had a mock small fire so called in updates, named the fire, etc. Will go back in two weeks for more! 

Took a quick selfie - good for a laugh at least. 

woman wearing fire service coat

One of the other "trainees" was in town for the show. Turns out he was one of the team managing the calves for the camp drafting. Every time a calf was "selected" by the competitor, it had to be removed for the next rider. If it got moved out of the pen, the adult riders took it over. If it never got out of the pen, this guy and his partner moved it back into the run. Some of the calves were pretty wound up by this point and he got his exercise in!

Now moved onto pear canning for jelly. I think this set will be pear sauce. Didn't yet jell as much as hoped. Need to figure out salsa options! My jar and freezer collection is expanding

several jars on a dark shelf

We are slowly getting the house set up. Now have bedside tables and a few other smaller pieces of furniture. 

bed with bed spread and two end tables

Still need one full bedroom set up and several rugs. We got a real TV and signed up for sports channels. Scott is happy. We also got a good air fryer. I am happy. I try to spend a few evening hours outside when it is gorgeous. Plenty of produce and weeds to keep me occupied. We also started our plantings. We put in cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and a passion fruit vine plus several herbs. Will see how they do. Definitely a longer and more varied growing season here vs Minnesota. 

We have also tried out the Cobargo pool for a bit of exercise, made several trips to the "tip" (recycling and trash) and picked up lots of boxes from the post office and coop. Feeling a bit more "moved in". Even bought a lottery ticket (9.50 AUD), got my winnings (13.90 AUD) and posted an amazon return. Feeling like a native! Not really but closer. 

Every week or two, we meet online with the kids for some game playing. Casey says my skills are improving rapidly in the game we have been trying to learn (Stardew Valley). She has been acting as our coach while Matt keeps the game going. It is fairly painful to watch us. Always good to chat with them. 

We have been seeing more birds and other creatures here - the rosellas and magpies definitely rule. Saw a fox on my slog (slow jog) this morning. We saw an echidna the other day. Several roos and wallabies exist just fine with the sheep.  Haven't seen a wombat on our property but we have several active dens so they are here. This fellow was in a our neighbors garden. 

wombat in garden

Will send more fair updates later!





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