Life in a small country town
Like many rural towns across Australia Cobar has changed – and is continuing to change. Heavily reliant on mining (gold and copper) it’s subject to the ups and downs of the mining industry. If things …
Swimming at the Newey – summertime in Cobar
We’ve been in Cobar for two days, and the weather is … SUMMER! And the summer you only get when you get away from the coast – hot, dry and still. I love it. The …
Back in the outback – via the express drive to Cobar
Finally, Doc and I are back out in the outback. The “Welcome to Cobar” sign at the edge of town even says “Outback NSW”, so it must be true. Unfortunately, the reason we’re here is …
Is Coogee the trendiest place on earth? Sunday lunch number two
The second instalment in the Sunday lunch project and we’re wavering already. Plans were to go out somewhere around Dee Why because we were up that way for a 50th birthday. On the Saturday night …
The Sunday lunch project
It’s been far too long since we went to the Cape (July-Sept last year), and too long even since we went to the farm (Christmas). We’re not planning another really big trip until next year …
What do ute owners and Dr Who have in common?
This ute buying business is getting out of hand. It’s now become a joint venture between Doc and his mates. Doc is spending hours online looking for the perfect ute at the perfect price. And …