They drove up to Murrayville, in the Mallee, stopping for a picnic lunch at Wyperfield National Park. Mim had difficulty in eating her sandwich.... every time she waved away one fly, two more would take its place. Finally she had help, Caitlin fanning her while she ate her sandwich.
They visited 'Gracedale', the farm that Margaret grew up on. The farmhouse was burnt down a while ago, but at least the toilet is still standing! And a couple of sheds. It was hot and dry, forty plus degrees.
They stayed at the Murrayville Pub and Margaret caught up with some of the family... the Colonel, Blue, Megsy and various others with names that were not on their birth certificates. Margaret hadn't seen some of these people for fifty years. It only took one ring around to create an instant dinner for twenty at the pub.
The name fest continued the next day with a trip to see Splinter and Doreen at Ouyen.
Michael developed a bad headache on the way home, so Margaret had to drive, which of course made Michael feel worse! But they arrived safely home, glad to get into the air conditioning.
A few weeks later, they did another trip away, this time going over to see Margaret's brother George at Waaia, near Shepparton.
The girls had a great time learning to ride a quad bike. Mim became a little hoon. Uncle George controlled the throttle and Mim steered.... luckily George cut the throttle before she hit the verandah!!
Michael and the girls stayed at a hotel in Shepparton and Margaret overnighted with her brother. They arrived home late the next day, very tired.
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