General News
8 November, 2023
Over the Fence - funny moments in life
YOU can’t ever say Bradley of Boort is average with his Treemendous Signs - he really means to give us above-average laughter and this week’s offering is no different. He says the inspiration was Year 12s with math exams this week WHILE we are...
YOU can’t ever say Bradley of Boort is average with his Treemendous Signs - he really means to give us above-average laughter and this week’s offering is no different. He says the inspiration was Year 12s with math exams this week
WHILE we are on the subject of growth, readers may recall our story a couple of weeks back about the new, adjusted, height on Calder Highway signs pointing to Mount Korong. Turns out local trivia question writers have been sent off to revision classes. And Rhianon Gelsomino has told us of her now competitive disadvantage if attending a trivia night next time back in Wedderburn enjoying a break from life in the US of A. “I can always remember its height of 364 (metres) for trivia nights. Now I will have no hope after years of 364,” she says.
HAD A few hours out of the patch at the weekend after attending an industry event by the seaside. Ideal weather, just warm enough to dangle the toes in the water. Walking around a corner, bump into a few Loddon locals, women having a weekend away. And besides curing a bout of Christmas shopping desires, they made sure the weekend would be one of warm friendship. “Who’s getting the port,” we heard one ask. Guess when going portside, suitable beverages are essential!
MATES have been quiet for quite a few weeks for The Oracle. But one who prefers the racquet pursuits on a Saturday arvo has also been keeping an eye on The Oracle’s chosen summer sport of lawn bowls, and particularly his performances. “Word has it The Oracle is yet to win a game of bowls two weeks in ... he might need some coaching lessons,” the Cockerell told OTF in a late night text message, obviously waiting for better telecommunication connectivity.
THE Cockerell, as regular OTF readers know, is among the winter olive whistle-blowing brigade. He also spilt the beans on some of the awards dished out at a recent end-of-season function. For a cohort brimming to overflowing with satire and self-depracating commentary, OTF finds it amazing there were not joint winners of one award. Apparently Luckless Grills picked up the big spoon for stirrer of the season.
BACK on bowls to finish, the one-armed trophy bandit from out Kurting way, GW, has been warned handicappers at tournaments as conspiring to limit success, says Ned.
BRADLEY’S PUMPKIN PROJECT
BRADLEY’S update this week: They Might Be Giants This week I was lucky enough to visit Victoria’s current giant pumpkin record holder’s pumpkin patch, receiving vital tips and tricks and some seeds from him. The pumpkin paddling goals are getting back on track. The pumpkin babies will be ready to move into their new fully fertilised patch next weekend. The final soil additives have been put in place this week to provide the perfect beds for the pumpkins. The real excitement and work is about to begin, balancing on the knife edge of maximum growth nd splitting. Pumping these potential giants full of special treats aiming to grow them into unique boats.