THIS week’s column comes to you from the Ramada Resort at Kooralbyn Valley where our quartet of Wayne Brennan, Simeon Cross, Neil Dark and yours truly have just received the sad news that Walcha lawyer, fishing legend and general all-round good bloke Owen Sweeney has left this world. Condolences to OP’s wife Helen and all other family members, especially son Steph, who was going to be at Kooralbyn Valley until he withdrew for obvious reasons.
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AT the time of going to print, our foursome had completed two of four rounds of golf and at that stage, “Simone” was leading with two wins. Brenno and AJ had secured one each, while Darky was yet to taste victory. Walcha Club champion Brenno was on fire on day one before fatigue kicked in on day two, while former club champ “Simone” struck a bit of trouble on the 15th hole when he registered 15 shots after finding the water on four occasions during his opening round.
ONLY one player has found dry land on the 17th hole after two days that have claimed a total of 15 balls from the other three members of the group. Personally, I can’t see why Wayne, Simeon and Neil are finding it that difficult – all you have to do is belt a driver into the back bunker, putt it out and secure a bogey, which has been sufficient enough to win the hole on both days.
THE Kooralbyn Valley adventure has been going on for a while after my old man I.J. and a few of his mates first teed off back in 1986. He revisited the course for 21 years in succession with plenty of Walcha players, including Albert Egli, Max Holstien, Davie Fletcher, Col Higgins and Don Armstrong, to name just a few. The course closed down in 2006 but is now back in full swing and has been very enjoyable, although you wouldn’t think so after registering 18 on the par fourth hole.
PROLIFIC Jillaroos points scorer Rhiannon Moran had trouble getting money out of the Ex-services ATM a couple of Saturday nights ago when she attempted to use her driver’s licence to seal the deal. By all acounts, the licence didn’t play the game, so “Renny” had another way of securing the cash.
NO Big Wigs of the Week due to the golf trip, but anyone who deserves a mention will receive recognition next week. Sad to see Queensland win another series, but credit where credit is due – they were just too good. To talk about NSW starting a new dynasty is nothing short of laughable. How NSW are already favourites to win next year’s series is beyond me.
DURING recent times, IGA employee Kim McKinnon was checking out one of the company freezers. While she was feeling around under the food chiller, workmate Bonetta Hoare flicked on a light which, let’s just say, had the desired impact. Kim soon realised she wasn’t electrocuted, but let Bonetta know in no uncertain terms what she thought about the light flashing on in words that can’t be printed here.
PAKINGTON Street resident Steve Hammond was spotted picking up his daily newspapers from the newsagency last Thursday, and when he was about to pay for the three papers, he declared he had a Walcha, a Leader and a Tamworth paper. There was a mention that the Leader and the Tamworth paper may, in fact, have been the same, which prompted Steve to suggest that one of those two was in fact a Telegraph. For confirmation, see shop boss Karina Titmus.
There certainly was some fun and games out at the 'Geraldine' ranch not long back when a seven-foot carpet python set itself loose in the residence of Robert and Suzie Harrison.
BEFORE Natasha Foster headed off on her recent South Pacific cruise, she must have been that excited that her mind wasn’t on the job when she was packing her bags for the trip. Somehow, Tash had managed to pack two left thongs, which wasn’t all that big of a deal. She just purchased herself another pair.
THERE certainly was some fun and games out at the “Geraldine” ranch not long back when a seven-foot carpet python set itself loose in the residence of Robert and Suzie Harrison. The pet reptile is usually kept in the hay shed to control the vermin that may turn up there, but because it was an extra cold night, Robert put the python in a bag and put the bag inside the house – which he and Suzie vacated for a while.
ON arrival back home, Suzie was distressed to find photos pushed off their loungeroom sideboard which could have quite easily suggested they may have had a break in. That was put to rest when they found the snake bag empty after Robert had failed to tie it off properly. The bottom line was the snake was finally found under the fridge, but not before it had had some fun and wrecked parts of the kitchen and loungerooms. The moral of the story would have to be if you are going to keep a seven-foot python in your house, make sure you tie the top of the bag off securely.
CHINESE restaurant waitress Carmen Brinskelle was on the job the other day, which includes placing drink orders at the Newie bar as part of her duties. Barmaid Wendy Starr was stumped when Carmen ordered a Great Southern beer, until she suggested that may be a Great Northern – which it was.