Thursday, May 20, 2010

Blackheath Weekend



Well, tomorrow I am off to Blackheath with my daughter, daughter in law, sister, sister in laws, nieces and friends. The weather is predicted to be cold and wet but what the heck. We can't control the weather but we can control the fun we will have.
Say tuned for the update on Monday.

We had a fun time at Clanwilliam. Cozy inside and cool outside. The younger ones experienced the local entertainment on Friday night at the New Ivanhoe Pub. Sightseeing on Saturday to Megalong Valley Farm then to the Three Sisters. Some lunched at the Katoomba Chinese whilst others dined on coffee and were entertained by people watching. The younger ones again checked out the talent at the Gardiners Inn in the evening.

A hearty breakfast on Sunday and a browse around the Lawson Local Grower's Markets. The "Roasted Almonds in Tiramisu Honey" is to die for and I just can't wait to fold a few spoonfuls of Butterscotch Honey through ice cream.....Yummo!! Sounds Delic!!!!!

Thanks Ali for the loan of the Lucy Family Alphabet.........I can relate to some of the events. The author certainly relates a lot of humour into events that others would need to consult a shrink about.
Perhaps if we adopted her humour into our real life situations we would live a happier life.
The book really does send home the saying 'what's normal".

Well girls, thanks heaps for making the weekend a good one and I am looking forward to next year. Those who want to go had better book in early as I think the beds will fill quickly.


Friday, January 01, 2010

1926 International Truck



1926 International Truck

Summary:
· Rear Wheels Solid Rubber Tyres
· Front Wheels Updated to pneumatics
· Brakes Rear two wheels only
· Hand Brake Attached to tail shaft
· Starter Crank handle below radiator housing
· Windscreen Wiper Manual – swing, swing
· Hand Signals Manual – Tired arms
· Rear View Mirror One only on drivers side and very small
· Air Conditioning Imagination
· If it rained You got wet
· If it blew You got cold and dust in the eyes
· It is was hot You perspired
· Speedometer None – have a guess
· Roof Tarpaulin
· Load Approx. 1500 dry sheep skins
· Loaded & unloaded By hand – one by one
· Weight About 4 tons

Load was picked up at Wool Stores at Pyrmont & Ultimo – Sydney and unloaded at F. Pinel in Aylesbury St, Botany for classification and baling ready for export to France and England.
Truck Owner: Mr. Jack Speechly, Mascot.
Driver: Mr. Jack Apps
Year: 1951

Sheep skins and bales of wool were daily chores – NO forklifts or cranes, just left and right arms and back. Arms came in handy at the end of the day – Bending The Elbows.