Dry as a pommie's bath-towel

It's often dry and dusty in the Bunya hills, but this last year, last month, last week has been exceptional. We're lucky that there haven't (yet) been any major fires in and around the valley, and here's hoping....As the late Col Campbell used to say, every day that passes brings rain a day closer. And in the meantime, let's give thanks that we have beer and wine to quench our thirsts and don't have to make use of our precious tank water.

Jamesbondage had set a really well-marked trail in the dust - as flat as Bunya runs usually are, and taking us through some territory that we haven't visited for quite a while. It was extremely enjoyable, as was getting to the end of it. And Redbreast laid on a memorable meal to follow. Many, many thanks, hares!

Shockjock had spent the day before as a judge in the State Homebrew Competition. He'd kept his promise to Miss Demeanour not to get "totally sh*tfaced" and just got ordinarily intoxicated - and also won a Bronze medal for his Brown Ale. Not quite good enough, is it? Next year he'll know that he has to bribe the judges of that section just a little bit more. Anyway, he was awarded a down, down for his efforts, as were a number of birthday kids:

Brewday for the Hash Christmas ale has been set for Saturday 21st September - 8 am - at Shockjock's. Helpers are welcome - it truly is a learning experience in mash brewing. And the more people who come along the more the blame can be shared if things go wrong.

We have some virgin hares next week - thanks to them for volunteering, and to Payback for mentoring.

Next run details
When: Sunday 22nd September, 4 pm
Where: Ironbark Gully picnic area. A map!
Hares: Upstanding and Idle Vice

On, on!