Author: CountryHorizons

Im a woman, in her mid forties that has a desire to tell the world about the great assets we have in regional NSW, Australia. I have a story to tell, about myself, raising three girls as a working mum, the woman both old and young that live in this area and others that I pass in my life journey. Through these pages I will bring you these stories. Let me know what you would like to hear about too!

Shut the gate – one last time

A world beyond the gate © Can Stock Photo Inc. / snucklepuff

As cousins jostled for the best position in the back of Grandad’s blue Chrysler ute the uncles in the cabin scanned the paddocks for stray sheep. The black, white and tan dogs kept the main mob together and gently worked them down past the dam to the sheep yards nestled in the valley.

Amid so many cousins together (there were over 30 of us in total) there was an air of fun and mischief. The older ones got to ride the tailgate at the back, daring each other to jump on and off the moving vehicle until Grandad would yell out “Either stay on or get off and walk home you lot”. Read More

Frock dilemma

What does the country music Golden Guitar and shopping have in common?

I had a moment of panic this week. I realised that I am going to a wedding in less than 10 days and I had nothing to wear. That meant I was going to have to go shopping. As some read this with envy I was looking at this as equivalent to a visit to the dentist. Read More

Food for the Flu

The flu hit me Photo credit © Can Stock Photo Inc. / Subbotina

I have been a little under the weather this week. Like about 15 000 other Australians I have been battling the flu during the final gasps of the Australian winter. Knowing I am sharing these symptoms with so many other country folk does not make me feel any better! Read More

An 18 year old in the house

Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday!

Today a close friend of my daughter turns 18. The birthday girl is a little pocket rocket of confidence, laughter and fun. My day is always so much brighter when she pops into that day. I wish her much happiness and a long life of building wonderful memories, contentment and challenges in whatever career paths she travels and good health as she journeys through her time on this earth. Read More

Commitment to Exercise

Runners during the City 2 Surf    Yesterday Sunday August 9th the annual Sydney City to Surf was held. Over 80 000 people ran the 14 kilometres from the heart of Sydney, up Heartbreak Hill and down to the beach at beautiful Bondi. My social media feeds filled with friends carb loading at local restaurants the night before, nervous selfie shots in front of Sydney iconic buildings and then photos as they puffed up the hill and celebration images as they made the finish line. Read More

It all began

The view from the remote area - time to reflect
The view from the remote area – time to reflect

Last weekend I spent time with a group of women strangers. Well actually we came together as strangers, we left as friends. Within a few hours together we were invited to become “as naked as we wanted to be” in front of the others. Naked, so soon? Oh gosh what had I signed up to? There wasn’t even phone reception to call in help if this did go super wrong!! Read More