We stayed in Temora 10 days in all, when Michael was off work he and John did a lot of work around the farmlet - adjusting the brakes on the tractor, pulling the septic tank pump apart 3 times and finally got it working properly, retrieved a plough and a harrow from different paddocks, helped him set up his workshop and being Michael's assistant in repairing the water tank, and with Tracy he learned how to turn off the hot water system in the roof space to replace tap washers.
I spent time with Tracy and her Mum Margaret, doing girly things.
In due course Chris and John arrived from Yass with John's other sister Valerie and a great reunion was had.