I went out to Burnside today (the Garard’s farm) as they were shearing. I needed a few pictures for the book trailer and for the website so people can see what I’m talking about when they read my next book. I found out today that there are three Burnside’s in WA (hence the PIN (for Pingaring) under the farm name on the bale). If your farm name is one of them, tell us where about in WA you are?
I was hoping to take photo’s of the hero of my book, a blond muscly 28 year old shearer…but alas…he was nowhere to be seen. (Maybe he was off sick!?!) Actually I think he’s left and gone to work on the mines!! Anywhoo I got plenty of other shots and was even in time for Di’s morning smoko! What a treat! Sitting on a bale with a cuppa made by my mate Dennis with a range of food fit for a king. It was nice to get out of the house (and away from the computer) and go visiting. I didn’t hang around as they had a spare drench gun and were looking for volunteers lol. This afternoon is set aside for book writing and setting up a few things for the website. Time to get cracking.
Hey Feebs, we start shearing next moth and we actually have a couple of young blonde shearers that do our sheds.. if you like I can find out when they are coming and let you know. They are nice boys too so no doubt would be happy to pose for a photo! xx
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a raised board around the Esperance area (except for our shed!). Fantastic for the backs!
Cool Megs, will give you a call.
I know Fleur, i haven’t seen too many either…only the newer ones but i love the old sheds, so much more character.
Hi Fee..Just letting you know there are a family of Burnsides down here but out in the Salmon Gums or Grass Patch area.
Oh & Fleur -up around the Newdegate area, there are quite a few raised boards and yeah – I fully agree with your comment that they are soooo much better for rousy’s backs hey! I worked on quite a few of them back in the old rousying days many moons ago!
Anyhow cheers girls..yak later!
Tash