THE WALLABY TRACK WITH LIONEL MUSSELL

When I last wrote to you , I didn ’ t know if Yemmy was going to be ready to go to the Australian Caravan Club ’ s annual muster in Goolwa , SA , but everything turned out well .

I had eleven caravans from my branch in Gippsland , Vic , here at my place on the Wednesday before the muster and I joined them for the next three days on our way to Goolwa . It was a pleasant journey and we arrived on the Saturday ready for a week of interesting activity .

There was so much to do and see , so I was very busy . Activities included a trip on a paddle steamer in the bay , a bigger boat on the Murray where we had a lovely meal at lunchtime , a visit to a huge animal park , and a visit to three vineyards with wine tastings . None suited me because since I ’ ve had diabetes my taste has preferred sweeter liquids !

My visit to Victor Harbour included a trip in a horse-drawn double decker tram – a lovely , smooth journey .

The first part of my journey home was on a lesser road and was livened up by a large kangaroo taking his time crossing the road , causing me to brake hard to miss him .

Once back on the main highway , it was all easy going , and I was back home in the late afternoon .

The next day saw the start of a musical week . On the Monday morning , I had a rehearsal with a trombone trio followed in the afternoon by a rehearsal with a few members of the Stawell City Band . The following day , both groups played for the scholars who were celebrating a music morning . Then it was back to the normal Thursday night band practice with the Stawell band .

Since then , the band has played for the Stawell Gift , a busy time with a lot of people listening to our music .

The first day of November is special for me as it ’ s my birthday and this year brought my 92 ! My Facebook page carried lots of lovely messages and congratulations , but adding to the celebrations was fundraising for the Motor Neurone Foundation and we broke the target of $ 300 !

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