Day 58 - Tamworth

It goes without saying……..just perfect again.

An early morning encounter with a few of the residents was a great way to start the day, although somewhat nerve racking. Not because of the possibility of being savaged by wild farm animals but the risk of contact with the electrified fence that separated us from them.

Soiled, stained and pungent clothing now outweighs the clean, so a day of freshening up was planned.

One of us with an Eagle Eye captured the signage “Laundry Lounge” yesterday, so this was our destination today. It just so happened it was colocated with the “Bake Shop”, so we purified our outer garments and poisoned our inner bodies with pastry and caffeine at the same time.

Oh…..it was also colocated with a butchers, where more meat and dog treats were purchased.

With the laundry washed, dried and folded it was back to Tommy touristing with a visit to Oxley Scenic Lookout. Right on the doorstep of Tamworth is Flagstaff Mountain. A rather steep drive up the mountain revealed one of the most scenic views of a location I’ve ever experienced.

By now a collective groan of hunger pains ran through us ,so it was lunch at the Tamworth Hotel with a dog friendly garden.

Back home for a very relaxing afternoon. I slept for a bit, mainly as a result of an allergic reaction to the freshly mowed and cut pastures. Peter and to some extent Gail were also suffering.

Upon waking from my slumber I was informed Anne had taken Peppa to the VET. Anne had discovered an external parasite attached to her, which according to Ol’ Mother Hubbard was a paralysis tick……something, that left untreated could have a very unpleasant outcome.

The VET’s diagnosis was positive and Peppa will be ok.

Homemade pizzas tonight with Grahams secret base recipe. They were pretty darn good.

The day had taken its toll on us all, so our sacks were hit around 8.30Read more