Rollers Winter Central West meet up.

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I’ve just returned from an enjoyable gathering of Rollers held by Noreen at her place in Mumbil NSW. Twelve of us had driven from all parts of the state. It was good to catch up and hear of each other’s travels as well as get news of many other members we haven’t seen for a while.

Stop over in Glenbrook.

Noreen has the best open fires, it’s an expectation and highlight of any of her events.Of course the camp ovens were out and jaffles, dampers, fruit cake, roasted potatoes and marshmallows were had.

On Saturday night we had a pot luck dinner. Usually we end up with too much food which was again the case.

Jan, our newest member had brought her tools of trade and offered her hairdresser skills which were taken up by a few of those present. She lives in Wellington NSW, she told us that she had in the past lived in the Illawarra and had her business in Gwyennville.

This is not just any duck, Darcy is insured for 4 million dollars and has featured in many adds. His photo is on Melbourne trams in advertisements and commercials. His predecessor featured in Babe. He has his own website and is on Instagram. A well known duck in Rainbow Bay.  He appeared to have enjoyed our company over the weekend. (A very spoiled duck indeed)

The days were warm and it became very hot in the sun. Evenings were cold with overnight temperatures down to 2°c. The night skies were clear and the stars were bright.

Miriam another Roller invited us out to see her working properly 78k  away. It was an interesting afternoon learning the history of the property and their future plans to restore the old homestead dating back to early settlement in the 1830s. They are situated on the Bell River a tributary of the Macquarie River. Over time and recently floods have inundated the property causing damage which led to the need for a substantial levy being built surrounding the house to protect against future flooding.

Miriam took us on a walk to see the property and  show us fossils they find scattered around. This is a high point of the property so the fact that  it indicates the ancient sea bed is hard to imagine.
Cowra Japanese gardens.

I decided that I would come back through Cowra, mainly to visit the Japanese gardens hoping that some autumn colour remained. I thought it was highly likely as my Japanese maple hasn’t coloured or lost its leaves yet. Usually this occurs at the end of May.

Fortunately the gardens were a picture although almost at the end of the autumn colour.

The gardens didn’t disappoint and I had an enjoyable wander around them. I would love to return in Spring to see the blossoms and new growth emerging. That would be quite a sight.

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Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.

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