Dr Bob's reporting from Routh Creek

Thursday

To all those who forgot today is my birthday!!,,

Last night we had an excellent train ride out to Golden Gate, a mining town that once had 3000 persons and 13 pubs but now is just bush and old shafts and a cattle station. The station people  brought out a meal for the train passengers, soup and bread or beef stew (for ten dollars).

However being righteous people, we did not partake as we were having a meal at the pub.

That was a story in itself as there was a group of similar aged people on the next table - they were going back to Normanton on the train next day. They had a little to drink and were breaking into song every now and again - at the top of their collective voices - which made it hard for us to hear each other talk so, Barry eventually suggested they quieten down a bit. They became rude and abusive and said  they would leave us to the "sterile  life", and left for the beer garden.

Today of course involved a cup of tea in bed, ..................,  and happy birthday greetings.

Today has been a slow day as we drove towards  Georgetown for lunch when we stopped at an old mining sight - Cumberland chimney - a lovely camping spot overlooking a billabong full of birds and water lillies. We came to the aid of a distressed couple who had locked themselves out of their caravan - three minds and an electric drill overcame the issue. After lunch it was on to Routh Ck, not far out of Georgetown - a billabong under a bridge, surrounded by rocks and trees - that is after Barry took us on a slight detour south. Did smell of cows for awhile, but that diminshed as the evening wore on. Barry and I catching three 4 inch fish each, did help.

Corned beef was cooked in the Bill's caravan this morning then put in the dream pot  for the rest of the day so we will have something to go with the mustard sauce for our birthday meal.

Ian is feeling better as he is now telling jokes again and Ruth has not complained of any further chest pain.

Had a fantastic birthday meal, in fact so good we forgot to take any photos, sorry Jen.

Dr Bob, one year older, signing off from Routh Ck.

 

Sent from Samsung tablet