Three weeks gone - three weeks to go!

Last weekend we went out to Leslie Dam which is unfortunately a national park so we couldn't get Chip out the car to have a swim even though the water looked so inviting. Its a lovely spot and has a really nice caravan park within it (with a pool even) - pity about not being dog-friendly!!! There were quite a few people around with boats and jet skiis and picnicing....great place to take kids.

We were in Warwick shopping yesterday when the Xmas parade went by...very very sad indeed!  One bunch of kids that looked like they were from a dancing school, followed by a small pipe band and then Santa on a sleigh - although he was being pulled by real reindeer which I was fascinated with.  Apparently Warwick doesn't have big Xmas parades - they have a huge madi gras parade when the Rodeo is on instead.

Last night we went out for dinner with my boss from work (male nurse unit manager who is a nurse/midwife) and his wife.  We had a lovely night - a very nice couple.

Today we took Chip to Lure Coursing - we had never heard of it before but saw it advertised in the local paper and googled it.  Basically dogs chase two plastic bags around a course - a motorbike is especially set up to pull the bags around on the line.  It was a bit of a laugh and once again the Warwick locals were really welcoming of us - though Chip really had no idea preferring to run from Mal to me and vice versa.  Some of the other dogs were fantastic to watch.



We then went out to Glengallan Homestead for a look around and had lunch at the cafe there.  Its a lovely old homestead that has been restored in recent years.     This is Mal infront of the impressive house.  

Me in the ensuite bath...very modern for back in the 19th century...even used to have a shower over the top and you can see in the corner whats left of the toilet which used to flush!!

The view from the verandah on the second storey.  

If you are ever in Warwick I would highly recommend having a look.

We had a slight reprieve from the weather last week with a bit of rain and cooler temps, however its all changed again today with the sun out and once again we are sweating!!!  Guess our tan will be looking great by the time we hit NZ for Xmas!!!