Photos from Nico & Katie

Dear Dirk en Pam,
Wij denken nog met veel genoegen terug aan ons verblijf bij jullie. Hierbij wat foto's.
Hartelijke groeten,
Nico en Katie,
Holland

Casey waiting for breakfast to end, then she can have hers.

Breakfast on the alfresco talking to mine host.

Got to have my porridge for breakfast!

Look carefully and you can see the kangaroo eying off the grape vines. Even though there was an electric fence around them, the kangaroos would just ignore it and break it down to get at the leaves. I have now put galvanised iron bird netting around them so the grape vines are safe at last.

Foggy Lake Grace

Went to Lake Grace and then to Perth this weekend (and then back to Margaret River via Lake Grace again). Took my daughter in to have a check-up and catch up with her husband Andrew on the farm. He was busy with seeding.

Spraying prior to seeding in a paddock in Lake Grace. I had left a bottle of glyphosate on the back of the ute and so had to find it this morning before I left to go back to Margaret River. The paddock was covered in fog and it was very hard to find the ute. It was only when it came into a small area where the fog had cleared that I was able to see it. The ute and sprayer then drove off into the fog and disappeared. They have GPS and foam markers to keep track of the area they are spraying.

Wangaratta Tourists

Gwen and Bruce Diffey run a B&B in Wangaratta and so were very interested in comparing Margaret River with Wangaratta. They initially were only going to stay one night but I convinced them to stay another night as there was a lot more to see than they initially thought. I'm sure they left here wondering if there is any comparison at all. Their B&B website is www.viabellavista.com.au.

Winemaker on tour

Philipp from Germany is a young winemaker in his home town of Offendorf on the Rhine. He spent 5 nights with us while he checked out as many wineries as he could. He also visited all three of our caves and thought they were wonderful. He climbed the Leeuwin Lighthouse but nearly got blown away by the strong winds. He was very impressed with the hospitality of the vineyards, even spending 4hrs at the Rockfield Estate. I hope he makes better wine than the Moselle I had once at Trier.

Philipp, Germany, 6.06.09. This was easily the best B&B in which I stayed! Perfect place to relax after days of visiting the winerys in the area. Thanks very much Pam and Dirk.

Gwen & Bruce Diffey, Wangaratta, 05.06.09. Dirk & Pam ~ Thankyou very much for your hospitality. The room was beautiful and the breakfast was great. Thanks again.

MARGARET RIVER SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

MARGARET RIVER SHORTS

Date: 6 June 2009 Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre Contact Details:  Brad Fergusson - Margaret River Shorts Director:  P: 0403 827 215 / E: mail@mrshorts.com / W: www.mrshorts.com    CHECK OUT THE NEXT TARANTINO! The Margaret River Shorts final 12 and awards presentation will be held on Saturday June 6 at the Margaret River Cultural Centre. There will be live music, food and wine - bar opens at 6pm.  Show starts at 6.30pm. Margaret River Shorts is a celebration of storytelling in the region and Australia and awards prizes for: • Best Film – Open. Best Short Films from Around the World. $2500 cash in prizes. • Best Southwest Film – Best Short Film made in or by residents of the Southern Part of WA.  $1000 cash in prizes. • Best Grommet Film – Best Short Film made by a person under the age of 18. $500 Cash in prizes. • Best Surf/Sports Film – Best Film made with major content to do with surf or sports. $750 cash in prizes • Best Audience Reaction – Audience Choice. $250 cash in prizes.  Tickets will be $15/$10 conc. Available on the door and from Arts Margaret River or by going to www.artsmargaretriver.com.