Frogs released and i decided to go for a ride. Having been told that I should go the finchly track I decided to go into Wollombi. All the creek crossings were full and negotiated with caution on the way in, on the way back was a different story.

Made it into Wollombi in 35min and exactly 14km. Had a quick break and headed home.

Mad and Dave arrived around midday, beat me back. Few chores done……

> fed the horses
> dragged the dead wallaby up the valley.
> filled the veggie patch water tank
> brought up more fire wood

Pizzas for lunch then set a fire down in the fire pit for the kiddies. Dave and I walked the small ones to fairy land. As the sun set it was freezing!!! Once the fire was lit we made hamburgers for the kids to have around the fire. Then marshmallows.

With the kids in bed it was time for adults to eat. Bel bought a large slow cooker for Wollombi so we gave it a run. I put the shanks on at 10am. Sauce included passetta, red wine, beef stock, chillies, garlic, onions and secret ingredient of half cup maple syrup.

Dinner was awesome. Had it with beans and mash potatoes. Very nice. Bel then made a dessert of rhubarb crumble sourced from the veggie patch. Quite nice but not enough filling.

Rob I strained the sauce and put it in the freezer for your future use.

Evening finished with baileys and milk whilst playing pictionary.