Finley to West Wyalong
Wednesday - 19 May 2015
20.05.2015
Fine and sunny this morning however showers were predicted for later in the day.
We were packed up and on the road by 10:00 am after picking up some papers in Finley before we left. Just north of Jerilderie we had to negotiate a large mob of cattle being driven along the road. At about 12:00 we stopped in Narrandera for a morning coffee with raisin toast at the Narrandera Bakery. As it is our fast day we only had one slice each! On the way back to our parking spot we realised the we had parked outside the Narrandera Tiger Moth Museum, so we had a look see. Narrandera was a training base for RAAF pilots during World War 11 using Tiger Moth aeroplanes.
We stopped for fuel on the way into West Wyalong and made our way to the local Showgrounds. A powered site here was $20.00 - a little dearer than Finley. As TV reception was less than desired it was out with the dish, but we only have free to air as our Foxtel box is on the blink. Foxtel have mailed us a replacement box but it will not catch up with us until the Gold Coast.
Some very heavy cloud passed over us as we set up but thankfully no rain as yet. The showgrounds are a training track for local pacers, and a couple of two-year olds were being trialled. They have not raced yet but the owner is hopeful that they are good enough to make it in the City, as yet they have not been named.
A large mob of cattle on the road
Stopped for morning tea at Narrandera
Narrandera Tiger Moth Museum
Di checking out the Tiger Moth
Ominous cloud over the West Wyalong Showground - but no rain
All set up at West Wyalong Showground
A couple of two year old pacers coming down the straight
Near the finish line
Hi David and Di,
Thanks for the updates.
When are you expected at Tallebudgera CP?
We are looking after your site 66 at Broadwater Tourist Park.
Frosty.
www.frostysaussieadventures.com
by snowman3195