A Day on the Green - Bimbadgen Winery

Anyone that follows me of Facebook

can testify to the drama that unfolded prior to this event!

It just so happened, that this even collided with lots of Man Stuff.

The Drags

2 day Archery Shoot

AFR (Bike Stuff)

But when our old friends Paul & Natalie (Paul was Stu's Bestman)

asked us if we would like to meet them at this even for a day out

I thought straight away Hell Yes!

I would never go to something like this otherwise...

And as the date got close

all these other things popped up and Stu was quiet torn between

wife and toys (My View anyway)

So after a very public "non" argument on Facebook

Stu assured me that he really did want to go with me to this even

If I REALLY waned to go! 

So yesterday was the day.

We were heading up and back in one day due to the fact that accommodation cost

$500 a night for a minimum of a 2 night stay!

We left at about 11am after I got the girls organised at the shop.

(It was a bit of a big day on Saturday work wise)

I dressed for a hot day!! its been sweltering hot!

And as we got closer and closer to the Hunter Valley

the temperature dropeed more and more

Stu said to pack a jumper for night

so I just chucked in my ASF jumper and parker just incase.

We got to Singleton and it as 14 degrees and overcast!

So cold!

light misty rain now and then....

So after great care in choosing what to wear, I just chucked on my ASF jumper over the top

and completed the total uncoordinated Daggy look!

I had no idea what to expect, having never been to one of these before.

From the road there were people everywhere!

The gates were supposed to open at 3pm and we were waiting to get in at 2.55pm and look at the amount of people on that hill!!!

I dont know what clock they were using!

Rather than worrying about packing a picnic, I ordered a Hamper from Binbadgen.

Good move!!!

We were trying to find our way to our Gold Reserve seats, really knowing that we wanted to sit with Paul & Natalie in the general seating, but there were no seats left.

So completely by accident, we were trying to find our way around and we hear this Stu Stu...

and it was Natalie, they had saved us a spot on the hill

So we made camp there with them.

Stu did find our Gold Reserve seating which is where the bottom photo was taken

but these things are so much more fun with friends

This is where we ended up.

I went to find that hamper and was surprised to find a little village of shops

that sold all kids of food and wine...

But I am pleased I got the hamper.

James Reyne was up first

I had no idea who he was.

I thought, who is this old guy singing James Reyne songs?

Its terrible to get old!!

He was really great though, very enjoyable!

The owner of Binbadgen does some stunt piloting in his spare time

and put on a display

Paul will kill me if he sees this photo!
I dont know what it is with this pair that I cant ever get a decent photo of them!!!

This is Paul & Natalie, Stus bestman!

Its been so awesome reconnecting with them!

by far the performace I enjoyed the absolute most was  these guys!

The Angels

fronted by Dave Gleeson!

Honestly, Dave was fabulous! So entertaining to watch and so into the music!
Its like its always been him upfront!

I would love the see a whole show of these guys!

And when I am ever going to see your face again came on

the whole place ROCKED!

I had the best time!!!

I will be going to another one I can tell you!

And on the same night.

Emelia & Shauny were heading to the College Ball.

We bought this dress from Ebay for $80 I think landed!!

Emelia's mad hemming skills can be seen on this dress!!!

Didnt she look beautiful!

Upon closer inspection of the photo, I thought i was interesting what is in the bookcase..

And it is so them!

At top there are a few trophies, looks like showing trophies, such a cattle and sheep showing.

Then at the center is the tractor Emelia bought Shauny for Christmas last year!
Shauny loves his Tractors.

Then on the next shelf are all Emelias horses.. When I say all, I mean the ones she has accumulated while away. She still has a million lining the shelves in her room and more on the kitchen window ledge.

Then we have photos of Emelia and Shaun

Then it looks like Cows and Bulls on the next shelf.

Shaun loves his cows like Emelia loves her horses.

Aren't they a great match!

I am so happy she has found someone so right for her. And its is so reassuring for us with her being so far away!

This is their own place they are now living in at Emerald.

My baby is all grown up!