More of the stay at Temora

We had lots of good times with Michael and Trace - Michael took both John and myself around the district in the ambulance on nights when he was on standby and showed us some of the highlights, places he had considered buying - a tour over the ambulance station etc. etc.
There was some nice rain over a couple of days helping to green up the paddocks, unfortunately it's natural course was under our van, about the middle - our outside mat became very muddy and required special cleaning when it became time to move on.
The tractor was a focus of a lot of  attention, either
 to drive or ride on the back, as can be seen in the photos I have posted.
Much exploring was done of the farmlet of the town of Temora and surrounding area.
When Chris and John and Valerie arrived, that completed the visit -
a couple of days later we took our leave to travel north to Brisbane.

From the left clockwise-Tracy, Ila, John R, Michael, John N, Margaret and Valerie in the driving seat.

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.

Self having a ride on the back of the tractor woohoo !

John having a great time on the tractor - Michael in the background

The position of the van in front of the shack behind Michael's house

I must mention that I am continuing my blog on this trip with my newish IPad so it is slightly different.
You may have deduced that since my previous posting we have actually begun our travelling crossing Bass Straight on the Spirit of Tasmania on Wednesday 19th driving through the day and arriving at Temora, our son Michael and Tracy's 20 acre farm let about 3p.m. .
We setup the van out the back close to the 'shack' there for having the use of its facilities, but eating most meals in the house.
My iPad needs recharging, so I am going to sign off now and recharge.