tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post4275835489614925898..comments2024-03-28T18:50:39.681+11:00Comments on thoughts & happenings: Casterton, Victoria as we pased through.Margaret Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-31172353518544576002016-03-24T03:45:18.548+11:002016-03-24T03:45:18.548+11:00Good comment Colin. Urban people who make pets of ...Good comment Colin. Urban people who make pets of cattle dogs only end up with a crazy frustrated one and it is quite cruel [I live 30 kms from Casterton].Ann ODynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01159263330547329077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-38021157804003019532016-03-22T06:30:23.406+11:002016-03-22T06:30:23.406+11:00When I see that first shot I just want to see on t...When I see that first shot I just want to see on that wonderful veranda sipping mint juleps!David M. Gascoigne,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17229638811027153569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-13653334953943815632016-03-21T17:06:56.975+11:002016-03-21T17:06:56.975+11:00They sure are Lee.They sure are Lee.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-661398665851075842016-03-20T17:38:31.504+11:002016-03-20T17:38:31.504+11:00They're a fine looking dog the kelpie.They're a fine looking dog the kelpie.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-43342858991545313122016-03-20T14:07:29.397+11:002016-03-20T14:07:29.397+11:00Hard times back then, and we don't know how it...Hard times back then, and we don't know how it was really because we never lived in that time. We all have it so easy these days with so many things.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-72473954177305326202016-03-20T14:05:47.582+11:002016-03-20T14:05:47.582+11:00Oh yes, rain is always needed for us down here.Oh yes, rain is always needed for us down here.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-23515393946485647642016-03-20T14:05:21.365+11:002016-03-20T14:05:21.365+11:00Was a nice place when we drove through.Was a nice place when we drove through.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-83259497761936228142016-03-20T14:04:58.688+11:002016-03-20T14:04:58.688+11:00Welcome. Welcome. Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-37533018425435272282016-03-20T12:04:18.891+11:002016-03-20T12:04:18.891+11:00When you think of the struggles people went throug...When you think of the struggles people went through in the past in order to earn justice and equality, we really have nothing to complain about. We've sure come a long way socially, but still have so much further to go.The Yum Listhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401523207811915718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-88515935656427947952016-03-20T01:26:14.672+11:002016-03-20T01:26:14.672+11:00Nice to hear that you are happy about the needed r...Nice to hear that you are happy about the needed rain!Sussihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06772970147884287676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-56429407637957810582016-03-19T21:43:20.221+11:002016-03-19T21:43:20.221+11:00It looks like a lovely place!It looks like a lovely place!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500619557377951353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-322809029247545272016-03-19T19:01:11.621+11:002016-03-19T19:01:11.621+11:00It's a wonderful place indeed. It's eviden...It's a wonderful place indeed. It's evident in the photos. :)<br />I thought I'd ask what the name of the dog is then I read the caption. <br /><br />Glad to have found your blog. Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-68085826934989476002016-03-19T17:30:22.206+11:002016-03-19T17:30:22.206+11:00Rosemary
Unless you live on a farm with sheep, goa...Rosemary<br />Unless you live on a farm with sheep, goats or cattle, kelpies are as Margaret has pointed out - working dogs. <br />They should never be house or house yard bound, it is against the breeding of them. They are totally OUTSIDE dogs.<br />Cheers<br />ColinHuggybearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517411617275367396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-8070164770835611342016-03-19T14:28:20.921+11:002016-03-19T14:28:20.921+11:00Not a ghost town :) It must have been the time of...Not a ghost town :) It must have been the time of day we drove through. Small towns don't always have people about all day everyday, they are not the city. I expect on some days there would be heaps of people about. It was early spring when we drove through there.<br />Pleased you used your noggin and got your map out :)<br />Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-11449266899700172262016-03-19T14:25:47.016+11:002016-03-19T14:25:47.016+11:00Oh really!
Seemed ok as we drove through, though h...Oh really!<br />Seemed ok as we drove through, though hilly.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-73976249214994190882016-03-19T14:25:06.429+11:002016-03-19T14:25:06.429+11:00That's good then, it's different.That's good then, it's different.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-45502352112595635662016-03-19T14:24:46.451+11:002016-03-19T14:24:46.451+11:00Would be good there living in the hills.Would be good there living in the hills.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-91394131882660895432016-03-19T14:24:23.395+11:002016-03-19T14:24:23.395+11:00You have a lovely day too - and let's hope you...You have a lovely day too - and let's hope you get the rain that is needed.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-43434255793504482612016-03-19T14:23:44.954+11:002016-03-19T14:23:44.954+11:00Thanks. Have been home for awhile :)Thanks. Have been home for awhile :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-27883037075075235272016-03-19T14:22:27.702+11:002016-03-19T14:22:27.702+11:00Thanks Linda, and lovely to see a comment from you...Thanks Linda, and lovely to see a comment from you which indicates you are getting better.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-49609550144085473192016-03-19T14:20:57.056+11:002016-03-19T14:20:57.056+11:00We are all thrilled that it rained Rosemary.
Beaut...We are all thrilled that it rained Rosemary.<br />Beautiful working dog it the Kelpie, very clever how they ride on the sheeps back and are great working dogs on farms. They live in their kennels outside and need lots of exercise.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-26901630376688811652016-03-19T14:18:54.642+11:002016-03-19T14:18:54.642+11:00Thank goodness it rained. Some places had a decen...Thank goodness it rained. Some places had a decent fall.<br />Had rained at Casterton before we drove through, but of course it was winter and I expect those hills are now brown.<br />Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-18010032001451811192016-03-19T14:17:16.835+11:002016-03-19T14:17:16.835+11:00A pretty place to drive through Bill. Husband cou...A pretty place to drive through Bill. Husband cousin was a teacher there for several years.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-71502777616740309912016-03-19T14:16:15.014+11:002016-03-19T14:16:15.014+11:00You are welcome.You are welcome.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8918426219308228672.post-62042473906930666392016-03-19T14:15:52.390+11:002016-03-19T14:15:52.390+11:00Gosia, they are not lakes - they are small dams or...Gosia, they are not lakes - they are small dams or ground tanks :)Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.com